The Smile - You Will Never Work In Television Again

[@a9382ueaw]

thom having his 80s post punk phase again and it's exactly what i wanted

[@DeuceDeuse13]

Well said!

[@no_real_names7156]

He's really channeling Mark E Smith in parts here

[@PedroHenrique-zff]

EXACTLY

[@detrevniytilaer]

This!

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

Was it really ever a phase if it returned

[@NinjaShadow47]

it's 2022 and i'm still able to hear Thom singing new materials. feeling so grateful right now

[@bobboy6155]

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[@mergingmarky8274]

2022!👌❤️

[@orialtman6176]

I honestly didn't even think he was capable of this anymore.

[@riverkang785]

Thank, God

[@emmanueltsI5]

2024 :)

[@OtaconNachos]

What strikes me the most is that Thom is singing almost a bit like his Pablo Honey days in terms of his phrasing and cadence. Pretty awesome.

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[@ΤΖΙΝΟΣΛΑΜΠΙΡΗΣ]

Exactly his voice is so fresh and vital

[@EnvisioningDeath]

Back to the silly goofy roots

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I thought this too!

[@zkn8665]

Pablo Honey 2 Is here

[@ben-ty9jo]

Thom Yorke: *writes some of the most beautiful lyrics ever* Also Thom Yorke: "bunga bunga"

[@pc239]

It's a reference to Berlusconi's parties with underage girls.

[@ben-ty9jo]

@@pc239 oh word, didn't know that, thanks. I thought it was just a funny sound

[@mauroranchicchio]

Thom must have learned about "bunga bunga" while in Italy... it wouldn't be the first dedication to a certain individual

[@ADRIANSKA97]

@@pc239 pls explain more

[@janguvpes7518]

I wouldn't have ever described Yorke as a particularly good lyricist, much less one who writes beautiful lyrics. I mean they're serviceable and suit his/the band's music very well, but they're mostly just cryptic or idiosyncratic.

[@Tire.Dude.42]

I knew Thom was holding out on his voice. He’s still got it

[@daveeuhus4493]

Of course he does when did he ever appear like he didn't have it LIKE NEVER

[@ClintDayCMD]

@@grantmalone paying attentionnn, paying attentionnn!!

[@AdamCarter765]

@@daveeuhus4493 Some of his vocals during the a moon shaped pool tour were pretty awful.

[@AL-he5pb]

@@AdamCarter765 yeah, terrible. Even on the record itself. Present Tense is a beautiful song, but he really struggles to reach the notes he used to reach before, and it destroyed the song, at least for me

[@samirar1990]

@@AL-he5pb a voice changes with age

[@tashmitkhan2853]

It's fun to hear Thom and Jonny just straight up rock out.

[@BlankRami]

Nice profile picture

[@duncanwcraig9668]

I swear I am 27 again. (1995).

[@Laniccal]

Holy cow. Post-punk Thom and Jonny doing hardcore guitar stuff? I am so excited for the album! This is exactly what I needed!

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[@nicolaserafini6590]

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[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

This reminds me of something that would’ve been a b-side of theirs for The Bends.

[@Laniccal]

@@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6 Probably combo'd with Maquiladora lol

[@JohnsysChannel]

@@ChipzBitz My reaction is, it definitely has a post punk energy to it and an early Radiohead vibe to it and it's not Creep.

[@SQGReviewShow]

This feels like an alternate reality where Radiohead broke up after Pablo Honey and The Bends, and two of the members reunited to make one final alternative rock album. This is awesome!

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

You mean they didn’t?

[@17powpow]

Ha! Brilliant and SPOT ON :)))

[@aity846]

Eh not really this just sounds like HTTT/IR era

[@aity846]

Like it coulda been a cut off of IR, super similar to bodysnatchers and jigsaw

[@jacksonwaldon]

@mrazombie no… no I don’t think so… I don’t think In Rainbows or HTTT was Post Punk… you good? You need an ear doctor or something?

[@queefburglar6996]

Jonny wrote in an email pertaining to the album that “there are 6,227,020,800 possible song orders.” Meaning that there will be 13 songs on the album. 13 factorial will produce you the aforementioned number.

[@dongonzulman6478]

this album is going to be amazing

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[@JonathanNelsonOfficial]

Man I wanted the whole thing.

[@louiscocksman7114]

@@ChipzBitz Can you shut up?

[@ossianns]

@@ChipzBitz who gives a shit about ur reaction

[@emilyherring5408]

We all REALLY needed this thank you so much

[@bobboy6155]

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[@stevedonaghey6436]

Amen.

[@TheBundyboy66]

The guitars and angst are back - bloody love it!

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[@daveeuhus4493]

What u never heard this b4 I got a full Glastonbury concert playing most the album 6months ago,I got a mp4 of an hour of the smile,this is on it

[@TheBundyboy66]

@@daveeuhus4493 Cool. I'm late to the party!

[@hoagieimpact9189]

Angst? This song is pure disgust towards specific types of shithole individuals. An anger-loaded knockout into the face of those shameful owners and abusers of the media industry.

[@MCVessels]

Melody Maker always said the guitars were going to come back...

[@berylxide9445]

Every time Jonny makes weird sounds with his guitar it puts a smile on my face :)

[@drae840]

Jonny actually plays bass here. Thom is the one on guitar :) but that statement is so true though

[@spookynutsack]

*the smile

[@Rishiyisus]

THOM'S VOICE DOESN'T GET OLD WTF

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[@corndoggate]

Because he’s wholesome 🥺💚

[@treyebillups8602]

not in the studio, but at recent concerts he's had a harder time hitting high notes and sometimes doesn't even try. still has a gorgeous voice when he does sing though

[@foxmouth]

So insanely good. The energy reminds me a bit of Bangers & Mash from In Rainbows Disk 2, one of my faves from back in the day. Hoping the album gets announced soon! Can't wait for more

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[@Norules1704]

also with a bit of mr magpie in it. love it so much.

[@KOstrat97Moxie]

So true bro! The singing is so similar

[@janguvpes7518]

Seeing In Rainbows referred to with "back in the day". Feeling old.

[@cbrooks0905]

@@janguvpes7518 same!

[@jambird05]

Sounds like Lou Reed delivery over Strokes music… yet still very unique. Perfect.

[@zackzallie8735]

Julian already had Lou's charisma.

[@paulmusson8430]

No words can convey just how good this is and how much I needed it! Bloody wonderful!

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[@evanchill]

thom and jonny emerge from their 80s post punk time machine with a gleaming gem for us

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[@doomie77]

Poor Ed.

[@potato4534]

Thoms voice sounds incredible

[@TheWayofGrace89]

This sounds like something from Pablo Honey, and that is a really good thing.

[@bepishes]

the riff is easy hearing throughout the song, thom, tom and jonny, a solid 💯 to you guys

[@TheDevilYouDont]

Getting into The Smile at 35 feels like getting into Radiohead at 14 all over again. Amazing.

[@andrewshacklock7246]

Radiohead so good, they made radiohead 2

[@bobboy6155]

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[@Lil_blood_boy]

Xd

[@n6.017]

Sorry but radiohead is really shit

[@lupodelupis3672]

Really i don't get it..couldn't they keep the same name? 😁

[@marsiplyer210]

​@@lupodelupis3672Nope! It would be weird. And radiohead is still a thing, they just are doing more solo projects.

[@osonhodeleon]

Thom Yorke is a genius.

[@yam9440]

Gracias, gracias, gracias. Larga vida a Tom y Jonny, genios de nuestra era.

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[@olivia6632]

Que no se olvide a mi compadre Tom Skinner, tercer intregrante de esta nueva banda

[@patriciomartinotti5694]

y Thom, desde ya

[@october1820]

@@olivia6632 Realmente por un momento pense que se le habia olvidado la h lmao.

[@DavideDF]

Thom Yorke singing "bunga bunga" made my fucking day

[@mauroranchicchio]

The rest of the lyrics fit with the person who invented it!

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[@jambird05]

This song … I have missed this type of song… and it has filled a gaping hole in my life that I didn’t quite realize I had. This song is amazing. Thank you the Smile. (ty & jg)

[@viktorvaughn8007]

and Tom skinner do not forget tom skinner

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Literally the first ever album KZbin Music suggested to me. This ain't non-pop!

[@lira.msc.99]

thanks daddy thom for this blessing

[@fry8882]

so goddamn good i love you thom. can't even describe how happy this song's made me, 53 years old and he sounds the same he did in the 90s.

[@pedrochazarrabernabe633]

Heard it on the radio this morning, and I was not sure whether it was Thom Yorke. So glad to listen to this, a great way to start the new year

[@katrinakeith8066]

Yes 🙌, thank you! Love this energy and rawness. So excited to hear more!

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[@jorn9666]

Will this man ever produce anything that will NOT blow my mind off??? There is not one album from Radiohead, nor from Thom solo (incl. AMOK), that did not get me by the balls immediately. The way this band and this outstanding musician Thom Yorke have developed and reinvented themselves over the past 30 (OMG!) years isn't comparable to any other band I have encountered in my life. And now this: New project, new song, back to the roots somehow, and still mindblowing, explosive, inspiring, magic. The new album will hit like a hammer, I am sure! Once again, this underlines why I have a portrait of Thom's tattooed on my arm!

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Beautiful words Jorn. Radiohead hit me like a brick in 1995, aged 27, and while i ventured away after OK Computer I came back in 2007 for InRainbows, then went back to the catalog, and then forward via King Of Limbs, AMOK, AMSP, Suspira, the re-released OK Computer (Lift, DayDreaming) and now the Smile. what a journey!

[@jorn9666]

@@duncanwcraig9668 Not to forget Thom's three amazing solo albums. Dive into these, if you haven't done this, yet (but I trust you have).☺️

[@seagull8415]

The horns that kick in around 2mins give me hope for that ‘on a friday’ sound for the album.

[@Killadey]

Yeah, maybe Thom can rework Rattlesnake.

[@ClintDayCMD]

I can die happily after this album releases. Unreal how good this whole project is.

[@Stoneador]

“Oh wow, a song in 5/4. The singer even sounds a lot like Thom Yorke …Oh”

can't believe I can hear THAT Thom again! GO THOM!!!!!!!!

[@thailakhampo]

Was thinking the same thing

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[@munchnerkindl5192]

It's so wonderful Thom to finally see you again, to hear you again. Meanwhile, it feels, as we live in the midst of a nightmare, we live in a prison where the reins are loosened and tightened at will. But one thing has remained: your voice goes to my heart, to my spinal cord. Lucky still moves me to tears. Here from Germany I wish you only the best. All the love. Kiki

[@matheussant539]

Incrível, Thom ainda possuí sua voz jovial podendo relembrar os velhos tempos de Pablo Honey e The Bends

[@CC-oi9mc]

Wow never thought I’d hear this style from Thom again, awesome

[@yam9440]

This draws a smile on my face, coming from the deeps in my heart.

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[@asior34]

THE SMILE.

[@vectorjeldes]

A *smile*

[@alexanderhaupt9500]

oh i'm so happy right now. life musical book mark inserted for 1/5/2022. love this.

[@Sea_witch_]

This world needs this more than ever

[@lorenz_18]

Thom voicies in this is the best thing i ever heard

[@lordmarega]

I needed this type of music at this moment of my life

[@hidilley]

Oh, how we needed this right now...I'm in love. Again.

[@darkelf921]

I had to listen to this a few times. It is brilliant and refreshing. The song would not be out of place in the 70s, yet it has a timeless feel. It reminds me of so many different bands and then you are smacked in the face with the classic Thom pieces and reminded who is in this band. I really like it. Thanks for brightening my day up, an isolation booster shall we say?

[@chipwalter4490]

Something about this reminds me of Patti Smith smooshing thru Fugazi...sounding like Radiohead. Called "The Smile." Fn luv it!!

[@BarbaraClerc]

wow, i feel so grateful that in 2022 we still have new content including the work of Thom, Jonny and Nigel together (grateful also for the addition of Tom but I don't know him yet). Heaven knows where else you've been...

[@billgezella]

I am absolutely in love with this track. Thank you so very much!

[@crispinmelons3649]

Been just 3 or 4 days, and I've listened to it at least 20 times, loving it! Can't wait for the new album

[@waterglas21]

Strong Sonic Youth vibes!

[@Fulviet76]

True.

[@james001a]

What a tightly-wound rocker of a song with venomous lyrics and snarky vocals by Thom. This is a great example of three talented musicians at the peak of their creative powers.

[@GuelahPapyrus84]

Wow this is soooo good. Kind of reminds me of the spirit of, "Sketches From My Sweetheart The Drunk" by Jeff Buckley.

[@MCVessels]

By god you're right! The skronk of Gunshot Glitter and the anger of The Sky Is A Landfill!

[@corndoggate]

Thom was inspired singing wise by Jeff Buckley too I read somewhere so not far off ^_^!

[@M2Mil7er]

Yes! Wanted to say this and saw your comment. It really has that raw, chaotic energy of the disc 2 demos.

[@tanzolone]

Best depiction of Mr. Berlusconi ever!

[@nikfaust8629]

That's going to sound great live!!

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[@jae1k279]

I like the voice. Very young. Spiritual. 💪 strong

[@Ominous89]

It's getting better and better. There is more to get out of that breakdown in the middle. I love the trumpet and flute sounds.

[@DSMChip]

thom yorke could totally cover interpol's "turn on the bright lights" with that voice

[@austinwilliams2526]

Can't wait for the album. This single is so good.

[@hurgui001]

I've been listening this song on a loop over and over again. It's addictive

[@jimspace]

You could imagine Thom singing this in early 90s 🥲

[@jeffreyhall4275]

And just like that... I'm obsessed. Great song!!!

[@oaryihn5659]

I'VE BEEN WAITING ALMOST A FULL YEAR FOR THIS I'M SO HAPPY

[@bobboy6155]

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[@oaryihn5659]

@@bobboy6155 why are you promoting some random guy's reaction to the song under this?

[@playingitstraight]

Such a fantastic track. Such poignant anger. Can't stop listening.

[@RustinChole]

YES. Been waiting for them to release a single from this. Been a fan since 1995. Can’t believe they’re still wow’ing me with new material. Got an email from WASTE this morning, and was a little hesitant, (despite loving AMSP and ANIMA, you never know, they’ve been making music so long) but absolutely love it.

[@memetherapy]

I have a feeling this channel is about to blow up. These kids got something special. I can feel it.

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[@marcionaz1685]

Haha

[@mitzzzu_tigerjones444]

Indeed

[@Emme-Kappa]

Never thought I would have seen a Thom Yorke song referencing Silvio Berlusconi and his monopoly of mass media culture and society in Italy. That is weird and yet appreciated.

[@cristinebowen4116]

Everything about this is exactly what I needed in my life right now.

[@0Wrath]

So f*cking awesome, just great. The start sounds to me like old pretty good times. Like joy division, but they are having fun is just great 😃👍

[@alexashalala8415]

I needed exactly something like this. Thank you a lot for the precious gift.

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[@bryansimkin7185]

holy shit, guys. this is really dope. love the direction you guys are taking. banging my head so hard right now.

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[@anthonycarlos2095]

@@ChipzBitz stop spamming

[@Panndaaaaaa]

@@ChipzBitz I reported your spam to youtube. Wtf dude.

[@sonujha6134]

Thom is never going to get old..

[@xeraph02]

Finally, some rocking track with guitars.

[@simonedgbaston]

🥶 Another great project involving our Thom & Jonny.I can't wait for the album ❄

[@joeseal5221]

“Bunga Bunga” by far the best lyric this year

[@nowhereman3149]

I was waiting for more music made by Thom Yorke. But this time he's not alone. This is a new band. And they sound great.

[@cbob7]

Amazing. That riff slays.

[@lautje4919]

Thom sounds so happy

[@presentparadoxmusic]

Awesome. Exactly what I need right now. Thank you :)

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[@Ratfink820]

This might be my favorite of the album. I also thoroughly enjoy We Don't Know What Tomorrow Brings, heard it on Reddit when they debuted it live about a year and a half ago, knew this album would be bad ass then and there.

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

Lovely lovely. Can’t wait for the album and the three show. Awesome of y’all to do a show at 1 am for the folks not across the pond

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[@mariozavalaaldana88]

One thing i enjoy a lot of these guys (Thom and Jonny in this case) is that they have this way of saying to themselves "I want to make something new" , but not in terms of releasing new material just for releasing it, or in the case of Radiohead´s material, not for looking for a greater thing, you know? They just take the instruments, and when you hear this song , for example , you feel that fun they surely felt when working on this new project. There is never a pretentious feeling with these guys. No matter if it's a different style from the one they usually look for in Radiohead, no matter if it sounds closer to Pablo Honey, it's just enjoying making music, and when you enjoy doing something, the quality stays there, no matter if you make a variety of the path you usually take, musically speaking in this case. That's the magic i find in these guys.

[@ThomasAckerson33]

so f*ing good! can't wait for this album.

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[@darrinheaton4016]

Great track! Reminds me of something off Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation.

[@ffsf739]

The vocals remind me of Lou Reed. Very cool!

[@borrowedbody5409]

Came here to say that!

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[@katianna7306]

I thought the exact same thing

[@SisyphusCries]

This reminds me a lot to The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and i love it

[@gabrielai3318]

Oh yesss.... I can't wait for the whole album! AMAZING!

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[@navasaband]

Top shelf.

[@TheeLovePanda]

Thom Yorke is the ultimate well of creativity, he’s never stopped making good music

[@matthewhopkins7012]

Popped up on Pandora feed. Couple of bars in I pounded thumbs up thinking, "who the hell are these guys?" Now I know! Refressing... Very much looking forward to the full album. Thanks.

[@DiamondSeaSY]

This riff, the sound for the guitar, and the emergency reminds me the incredible Sonic youth song : teenager riot and also the velvet Underground. This song is really fucking good

[@invernessfan3017]

Great music. Top quality,

[@adhemarbentogomesfilho8258]

What an exciting tune!!!... Maybe the most strong in the setlist they performed in Glastonbury Festival... The way Thom sings in this one reminds Jeff Buckley... Amazing!!!

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[@KevKavanagh]

@@ChipzBitz Why?

[@temporarydive]

@@ChipzBitz Spam spam spam, you answer each and every comment. Annoying.

[@stevestreetly7505]

Great tune. Clever drumming with the 2 magicians. Would like to see live

[@rcrdofjrdo]

So unexpected and yet so good. The raw energy from lockdown days. I think it reflects our feelings. Can't wait for the gig!

[@2012fsv]

Love this! Getting some Sonic Youth & TV on the radio vibes here

[@davidrobbins6286]

Holy hell! More please. Nasty. I effing love this so much. What can't Radiohead do? Even their side projects are awesome. 100mph punk. Let your speakers burst. It's like they scored the ultimate Lou Reed smackgob to rip that propulsive Velvet Underground needle push and ran it headlong into The Fall's "Is This New" with its judge and jury, deciding in the end to bang it out with a Zeppelin sledgehammer. Goddamn. Best song I've heard in a long time. These guys always seem to find the spirit level for our age. Psychopathic, raw, chaotic, guttural, instinctive, venomed, anxiety-ridden and doomed but for the handful of us that give a fuck among the sleepwalking zombies and a worldwide fascist reboot. Talk about a riotous crowd anthem. This song makes me want to throw myself against bodies.

[@valeskaweich5886]

1978er..ess .... and instantly in love with this one!

[@ashlittle4545]

How the fuck did I miss this! Amazing as always Tom, Jonny and friends 💪

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Wonderful song, wonderful project. 🔝🔝🔝