Simply Incredible Radiohead Reaction - Reckoner

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[@Gingerbookman]

30 million album sales, 3 Grammy awards, 18 nominations. Many many other awards. In Rock & Roll HOF. Considered to be one of the most influential bands of our time. Always an incredible live performance. For me, the most talented band I've ever heard.

[@floooobzdagget3734]

In Raindows is my favorite album of all time. It's a work of art. Everything after Creep was progressively better and deeper. They're huge worldwide too.

[@alexmat81]

Yep same here my favourite album too

[@johningram5186]

It’s one of my fav albums too.you know when your looking for something to play but you can’t help coming back to this album.

[@myenemysenemy1043]

I'm not a fan of Radiohead's other stuff, but after hearing Reckoner (only because I heard it was inspired by John Frusciante) I listened to In Rainbows and I think it's a phenomenal album. Probably up there with some of my favourite albums.

[@halfalligator6518]

i agree, i think they just keep getting better and tasteful. TKOL was more like an EP and maybe not great, but Moon Shaped Pool is incredible. I don't know why everyone always says to listen to OK Computer first. Maybe that used to be true but In Rainbows is now the best gateway drug.

[@jameshannagan4256]

@@johningram5186 Check out the two basement sessions live in a studio with impeccable sound quality those two sessions turned many doubters into lifelong fans.

[@jean-christophelebachelet5926]

Radiohead are the beatles of the 21th century, they will continuously evolve, they are one of the most important and influenced band in the world, their Third album OK computer is a master piece and redifined what rock music should be on the late 90's, their fourth and fifth albums the dyptic Kid A/Amnesiac explored electronic experimentation, they have not boundaries, they mixed indie rock with electronics, jazz, symphonic orchestra.... the best of the best, I highly suggested the live show "From the basement In rainbows" one of the best musical thing I ever see... link here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eojYcqFseJ2AnMU

[@maurizio80]

No, Radiohead are Pink Floyd of the 21th century

[@kingshawukee]

Radiohead is HUGE.. Just left the mainstream after Creep.. Best band ever.

[@donnalee8239]

AMEN!

[@AmbientShrub]

Well said.

[@donnalee8239]

A MASTERPIECE

[@davidtaylor-hg2bz]

Albums a masterpiece

[@schmidth]

an*

[@heathcliff8624]

Fake Plastic Trees was a huge song for them soon after Creep. They went into space when they released OK Computer around 1997. A sick album.

[@ReactionTheory20]

Thank you for watching I hope I can count on you to be a new subscriber. Keep watching more to come! Thx

[@cgallagher4501]

You are going to love the sheer breadth of their styles - electronic, rock and jazz influences. They are so much fun to explore: try these to experience them 1. Just; 2. The Tourist 3. Idioteque 4. Pyramid Song 5. Wolf at the Door 6. Daydreaming

[@hellothere27344]

Radiohead have a big following, but just not radio airtime. One of the band - Jonny Greenwood - was named one of the greatest guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone mag and scored films like There Will Be Blood. The band also wrote a Bond theme but it got dropped. Glad you're enjoying their music - I grew up with it and they're still one of my favourite bands. Totally recommend their In The Basement sessions which are on KZbin

[@richardsimpson2439]

Radiohead are massive in the UK. You can’t go wrong with any of their stuff. There is a real progression to their material, and they took some artistic left-turns, but they are truly the best group of their generation in my opinion. Check out anything from OK Computer, Kid A, In Rainbows or A Moon Shaped Pool. Also, Fake Plastic Trees, High and Dry, and Street Spirit are great tracks from their second album The Bends.

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

Oh man... the recommendation list for this group could get soooooooo large. 1. How To Disappear Completely 2. The National Anthem (live at Reading '09) 3. Separator 4. Nude (Live From The Basement... you need to appreciate that they can do that song live) 5. Videotape (Live From The Basement) 6. Lotus Flower (Live From The Basement...again) 7. Daydreaming 8. Present Tense 9. Pyramid Song 10. Spectre 11. The Tourist 12. Paranoid Android

[@mikedidyk8233]

Great list. Just add let down to it.

[@ssm2942]

In rainbows 🌈 😍 insane art 🎨

[@nilemaguire4513]

I was just like you and thought they were the creep one hit wonder guys and didn’t think anything of them but one day I came across an awesome song played at the end of an episode of a tv show I was watching and had to find out who it was and I was surprised to find out that it was Radiohead so I decided to give them a shot and listen to their music and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I think the reason their not really that mainstream outside of creep is because they don’t advertise themselves as well as other bands like Coldplay and it also doesn’t help that the mainstream media snubbed their music early as being ‘depressive’. If you want a good starting point I’d go with their 3 most popular albums ok computer, kid a and in rainbows the one your reacting too now, but tbf all their albums are great and unique apart from pablo honey :)

[@wendyt7958]

Radiohead is so versatile and inventive. Love them

[@IntuitiveReadingByPriscilla]

Use to have this on repeat ✨

[@haydnthomas6789]

I'm always pleased to see a reaction to radiohead. I know you are headed to a world of amazing songs. This band is huge world wide, critically adored. I think American media crawled up its own ass.

[@ClearviewOhio]

This song is incredibly beautiful and I’m glad you enjoyed it 👊 I would say High and Dry or The Bends would bridge the gap between Creep and their post 90’s sound

[@DiscGoStu]

After Pablo Honey, Radiohead dropped The Bends, which had several commercially successful tracks (My Iron Lung was in the movie “Clueless,” that’s as commercial as it gets!). Had they continued making albums in that style they would’ve been Coldplay at best, Bush at worst, but you would’ve heard their music a lot more on the radio. Instead, they put out OK Computer (my favorite album of all time, any genre), Kid A, and Amnesiac, all of which were drastic left turns away from commercially marketable, traditional albums. These dudes do what they WANT, not what they’re TOLD, and I think they’re music reflects that. Great video, you have a wonderful ear and your commentary was good as well 🤘

[@Deeplycloseted435]

I don’t cry in front of anyone, ever. Its a thing. I have to be alone, and I’m human so I have to get it out at some point, and its often through beautiful music that I can. This track is one of my go to’s. Its lovely, feels angelic and haunting at the same time. The vocal harmonies, the way they layer Thom’s voice in the album version, its magical.

[@christofcurlz6180]

RADIOHEAD is one the GREAT bands. Their sound and style have forever shifted our musical landscape. You have only scratched the surface. I hope you dive deep. OK COMPUTER, KID A... oh man... get ready

[@colinwoonsue]

Glad you found this. Beautiful song

[@bulletfastspeed]

You can't go wrong with Radiohead. Fr their albums are all incredible listens

[@FlowerSupply420]

Keep going, the whole album is 🔥🔥🔥!!! (But after…MORE PHISH!!!!! 😃)

[@eastchchkea6475]

Radiohead are big amongst musicians I find. Most I know are into them to some degree, whereas Joe public haven't been exposed beyond Creep and maybe Paranoid Android or Karma Police. The fact is Radiohead are still together and are still experimenting. As such, their sound has evolved through multiple albums. A fact musicians generally appreciate more than the average listener maybe....

[@halfalligator6518]

Spot on. They're mostly for the musically inclined - or people willing to take risks (so music nerds too - not just musicians). Most of whatever casual audience they had tapped out after OK Computer. There are some musical but super-hipster contrarians who don't listen to Radiohead because they're turned off by any hyped up or universally/critically acclaimed bands. But forgetting edgy people, I can understand why the mainstream wouldn't enjoy most Radiohead - because it's not social, amping, happy, or party music you just casually put on after work right? For me it's more like sitting down and watching an arthouse film - you pay attention, get enveloped, confront the feelings provided and maybe make sense of any statements being made. Sonically too, Radiohead become more interesting once you give time to unpick all the sounds, layers and arrangements. You realise it's not so random and everything becomes purposeful even in the stranger songs. Thom Yorke and his willingness to expose his inner anxieties and humanity to the world is a total gift as well (+ that voice). If I'm out in the yard enjoying the sun and having a few beers with mates, I'm not going to put Kid A on. Or maybe not any Radiohead at all unless it's part of a mix. As always, context is the key!

[@claudiasanchez9833]

this whole album is beautiful! OK computer is another one of their albums that has an amazing sound too

[@mitchimusmaximus4849]

I catch crap for it but this is their best piece of work. In Rainbows is an absolute masterpiece. Maybe best album of all time

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

I got into Radiohead when KidA came out. I was living in Tokyo for the year and the beauty and dystopian vibe helped me calmly deal with the craziness of an hour long morning commute on the overpacked trains. I am always glad to see more people enjoy the genius of Radiohead.

[@skyleylines9459]

that voice

[@delugesofgrandeur]

So... post Creep, their next biggest commercial song would've been Paranoid Android. Around that time they also had "Rabbit in the Headlights" (which was an UNKLE song) or "Karma Police". Their biggest deterrent (and strength) is that post-Creep, they went pretty left-field. They didn't want to be commercial, per se, but they made great music. They never went away it's just that not everyone caught what they were putting down. I think In Rainbows is their most accessible album. It's super good, but also good in the sense that most people can digest it.

[@dreww1609]

So psyched you are diving into Radiohead. I wrote way-too-long comment (this is too long but getting a little better) on your "Weird Fishes" reaction to give some background and explain how a lot of music lovers missed out on their path as a band through to today. Just look up "Ok Computer" and Kid A" and see the accolades they have - it will blow your mind even further as to how one could miss out on them, but it is easy to understand, again, as they don't cater to the industry and they put out what they want. "In Rainbows" is also famous for being released in digital format in an industry-first - it was for free or pay what you want. Many others have since copied this idea (I don't man that in a negative way). They're also unique in that each album evolves - they always strive to come up with a new aura for their sound. So from pure Alt/Rock roots, "Creep" then their second - one of the great 2nd album leaps in history - "The Bends" both rock heavy though starting to add atmospheric elements, they gradually add electronica elements, kraut-rock (rhythm based music) and then can go very experimental but even when they do the songs themselves remain first rate. How/why are they so huge and great? Again, all 5 guys have managed to stay together and mostly happy for all 36 years unchanged, so their tightness as players, writers, and lack of caring about who get's any spotlight, has led to this 9 album longevity. Their lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist supreme, Jonny Greenwood, is the "it" guy in the world of movie scores. Aide from being a beast on a Fender Telecaster he has been nominated for an Academy Award for his orchestral work and is director Paul Thomas Anderson's go-to soundtrack composer. If you ever saw "There Will Be Blood" the music is a major part of why that film is considered a masterpiece of the 21st century. And Thom Yorke, vocalist - songwriter - rhythm guitar and piano - is one of the musical genius minds on the planet. Between those 2 alone, their ability to craft such amazing music is more understandable. As for live suggestions, nothing tops "In Rainbows: Live from the Basement." Just them in a studio but it shows why they are considered one of the great live bands around but also is amazing to watch and super cool to get to know the band, as well as see how they make these otherworldly songs and play them even better live. So far the 3 or 4 people who have done that full set have been able to do so with no issue from the powers that be. As you continue to absorb "In Rainbows" an awesome side step would be "Paranoid Android: Live on Jools Holland." Great vid, thanks man! I totally loved your dive into SRV so this has me super excited!

[@PEACHTREECHIRO]

Hey man i watch a lot of 'reaction' videos and IDK why but I really like your vids. I think we vibe on the same waves. I hope you do more!

[@PresidentHotdog]

They don't get radio play, because they aren't mainstream. This album sold three million copies in one year.

[@Charly_Dont_Surf]

I’ve been attending live shows since the 80s, RadioHead by far was the best show I’ve ever seen. Absolutely phenomenal band.

[@terrigabriel582]

Wherever you went I hope your alright ❤🙏

[@Borikensoulstudio]

In rainbows in the basement concert is beautiful. How to disappear completely is hypnotic and would be a great song for you to listen to. Subscribing because I want to watch your Radiohead journey.

[@snekinoke38]

I’ve caught a couple of your Phish reactions and enjoyed them. Just watched your Weird Fishes reaction and if you’re even thinking about going down the rabbit hole that is Radiohead then I’m subbing for sure!

[@solowingpixi]

Love this channel already.

[@jameshannagan4256]

Check out the live version of this entire album from the basement the version of this song is even better but the whole session is amazing Radiohead is one of the most critically acclaimed bands of all-time and may be the most since the Beatles they are even better live.

[@iainprendergast8311]

Masters of music

[@babysasquatch]

Awesome reaction. It was incredibly appropriate. The song is an absolute masterpiece. Radiohead was never commercially popular because they didn’t lend their music out as much as many other popular bands in their heyday. The massive following they have are people who found them and just love the music. Definitely check out more of them. A few suggestions would be “There, There” “Jigsaw falling into place” “The daily mail”

[@colemandias3212]

Stay in In Rainbows, they're all bangers

[@colemandias3212]

Don't be fooled, Radiohead has had huge success in the eastern side of the world. But Creep definietly stunted their reach here. It was such a great song that no one could look past it. And that was off their first freaking album. They are seriously all amazing, every album is different. Csnt wait to get my Kid A Mnesia record!!

[@TheHSIHP]

I'm digging the Phish and Radiohead reactions!

[@dbaileyosu]

Kid A reached number one on Billboard when it debuted in 2000, without any singles and being available to stream for free on their website. Released In Rainbows on their own site and allowed you to pay what you wanted (including $0.00), while also turning the entire industry digital AND inventing the album drop. Most influential musical act of the past half century, and possibly longer. A true singularity in music.

[@rumourhats]

That fade out be cruel, man.

[@halfalligator6518]

Radiohead are huge in the muso world. As in people who really looooove music and like to dine on full albums. They're not radio friendly or even that suitable for gathering really. It's more something privately enjoyed.

[@mitchimusmaximus4849]

You are listening to the best album ever made. Front to back… absolute perfection. There will never be another

[@ad33861]

One of my personal favorites is "How to Disappear Completely" by Radiohead. One of the best bands of all time in my opinion.

[@sarahzentexas]

This was my #1 most played track on Spotify for 2021 and 2022 😂 I’m not even sorry.

[@marcelo_afonso]

Similar to my first time hearing Reckoner. A fun fact, on Best Ever Albums, 2 of Radiohead Albums appear on Top 10, and 4 on Top 20. That says a lot about how the Audiophiles really like Radiohead.

[@planr5572]

their in In Rainbows "from the basement" performance will blow you away if you are not super familiar with the band. I'm pretty sure there are no copyright issues so you can react away.

[@jiwi736]

PLEASE PLEASE FROM THE BASEMENT!!! I agree 100% with your assessment-but even if you ARE familiar with the band it’ll blow away. I find every “basement” performance better than the album version

[@tasallp]

Listen to Radiohead Live from the Basement (In Rainbows). Perfection.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

"Dedicated to all hu- Dedicated to all human beings"

[@artd90]

Peace and Love everyone

[@DavidAngelMedina]

They had karma police, fake plastic trees, paranoid android, no alarms and knives out in music video rotation from what I remember . Can’t speak to local radio stations playing them. But I was lucky enough to follow them their whole career and catch them live before the pandemic.

[@jackkitchen8110]

Their album ok computer is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, went platinum plenty of times, KID A was one of the most groundbreaking albums of the 2000s because it introduced electronic into rock music which inspired many hip hop artist and both guitarist are in the rolling stone top 100 greatest guitarist of all time and the drummer is in the top 100 drummers and the bassist is in the top 100 bassist category

[@Johro66]

Love this too man.. I feel it's like ten minutes too short! You gotta listen to the "In Rainbows" album, particularly the "from the basement" session which are live in studio recordings and you can see them play it's just awesome. I could recommend you soooooo many Radiohead songs from different albums, but this is something you'll find out for yourself. Listen to "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi", then "Just", "There There ", or "the National Anthem" to get an idea of their range. Also, the Daily Mail (from the basement) is awesome. Man there's just too many.. "In Rainbows" was released online, in a big f*ck you to the music industry, and you could decide for yourself what to pay for it.

[@Wanderersea]

This goes for any reaction channels. You could basically exist and live off just reacting to great Radiohead songs that would last you like 2 years worth of contents. I'm surprised there isn't a dedicated channel on youtube that is of someone just reacting to Radiohead songs only and just being absolutely floored by what they are hearing. Also, it isn't just Radiohead, there are Radiohead spin offs like Thom Yorke solo albums and Jonny Greenwood solo album and Phil Selway solo album and Ed O Brien solo album and then there is Atoms for Peace and The Smile and Thom Yorke colloaborations with other artist. There are so many great stuff beyond just Creep.

[@iainprendergast8311]

CeeLo Green came out straight away with his version of this playing know

[@chimself]

Back around 1997-2001 they were kinda popular in record stores and obviously overseas. But I discovered the album the bends, and it was over from there. They had that song In Romeo and juliet, talk show host, the song in vanilla sky and a bunch more. Thkse are the 2 that hooked me. Ok computer they took off.

[@edtougas807]

You were asking for more zeppelin tracks. I would go for a couple of blues tracks “baby come on home” and “How Many More Times” studio version

[@raytrusty8618]

Just crash and bang your way through their music.....hate, love and adore their songs.....its a very personal experience listening to this band...they are a veritable panacea of subjectivity and relative thought....what you like i dont etc........ENJOY and I envy you!

[@nicholasmakingsounds5514]

dedicated to all human beings

[@iainprendergast8311]

Pure art

[@c.e.jaques5242]

You are sooo right! Creep is my least favorite song they did. This is my favorite but they have so many interesting songs that are really magical. Everything in its right place is cool. Ck it out

[@larryinfl80]

I had to pause this video to leave a comment before it ended..you must listen to the albums OK Computer and Kid A in their entirety at some point in your life. They are classics. Still hold up today, especially Kid A which was ahead of it's time. Enjoy!

[@iainprendergast8311]

Ceylo Green jumped on this straight away

[@atomicwest995]

Creep is a song for non-Radiohead fans. But it does get a lot of people in the door, so to speak.

[@sparda1979]

OK Computer, Kid A, In Rainbow (from the Basement)

[@byrongotcha]

More Radiohead! Pyramid song!

[@smcin13]

You need to review radiohes from the basement live session m8.

[@LumpyHeadStudios]

Meditation music at its finest

[@LFCliid]

They're not in it for commercial success. They're successful without having to get involved in all that. Most of the shite you hear on the radio us what the record labels and media groups want you to here. It's music for sheep. So much amazing stuff gets made if you look outside of all that.

[@neme6ben]

Judging radiohead by their megahit creep is one of the biggest injustice of humanity lol

[@thirdeye147]

Cello green and his collective do a pri miu m version 0f this . GNaRLs BarKley business son. This has my hart in debt

[@chrischatfield2935]

You don't hear much from them because they're more of an album band

[@sunnisooge]

could u react to some alice in chains please

[@williamcorkery5461]

Your joking, Lol radioedhead have been proclaimed to be the must influential band of the last 25 yes there album sales r justified massive. Do let down from ok computer.

[@adambundy5407]

Too bad noheadphones loud...yikes

[@iainprendergast8311]

Your media were and are asleep.

[@JonathanRodriguez-il7xs]

Lol. “Creep” is probably among the worst songs ever written.