Members Still.ill Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Song for song, it has better tunes than everything else they came up with. i feel ok computer---ok--- in rainbows meh--- kid A- meh but The bends is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Osiris Risen Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I prefer OK Computer, but not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 respectfully disagree. OK computer is the best. i could listen to that album endlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBlueStrat Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 It's really not. OK Computer is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anti-flag193 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I prefer OK Computer, but not by much. It's really a perfect album. I love The Bends too though, but as a whole album, OK Computer is more complete for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JRicoC Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 OK Computer. On a related(?) note I saw Duncan Sheik close a show on DirecTV's 101 Network the other day with a very respectable rendition of Fake Plastic Trees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clickonce Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I prefer OK Computer, but not by much. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RDub_ Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 In Rainbows > OK Computer > The Bends > Hail to the Thief > Amnesiac IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doc oc Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Even though it is the biggest artistic departure, I would argue Kid A is. In fact probably because it is the biggest artistic departure. To be that comfortable in creative waters that murky is pure genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I'll be the first to agree. OK Computer just doesn't have that edge that The Bends does, even though it is a great album in it's own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brianeharmonjr Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 For me, 1. OK Computer 2. Kid A 3. In Rainbows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strat87 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 The Bends is what changed Radiohead for me. I do enjoy In Rainbows though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I agree. I think The Bends as an album is amazing. Not a bad song on it. OK Computer runs a close second for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 The Bends is damn good, but OK Computer is one of those rare "perfect" albums. I personally dig In Rainbows a bit more than The Bends as well, but they're hard to compare directly because they're so different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 5881 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I agree. Ditto, with Amnesiac a close second (or maybe the other way around!) I am still in awe of their performance at the Grammys last year with the marching band. Only saw it twice before it was pulled by YouTube. Would love to see it again if it's lurking out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 This is sort of like comparing Wish You Were Here to Dark Side Of The Moon. The high points of Wish You Were Here are absolutely outstanding, but the overwhelming majority of folks will like go with Dark Side because it's great start to finish and is simply more iconic. If I can only have one Radiohead disc, it would definitely be OK Computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chunk Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Kid A is clearly their best for me. Every song is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Today, I agree. Since you posted this poll today, that's how I voted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crazyeddie Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I was never really into Radiohead until I heard Just. I thought Creep was ok but then I went out and bought the Bends. I saw Radiohead in a completely different light from the exact moment I put on the headphones and played that CD. It was like hearing Pink Floyd for the first time. It blew me away. I guess if you have an experience like that you're kinda stuck seeing a band from a certain album's perspective. You have probably guessed where my vote went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A Happy Crowd Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I always think of the Bends/OK Computer/Kid A as being the band's "Holy Trinity" but if I were to rank their albums by personal preference, I'd go: 1. either OK Computer or Kid A 3. Amnesiac 4. The Bends 5. either Hail to the Thief or In Rainbows 7. Pablo Honey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DARKMETL/ Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 [YOUTUBE]MXfNCm6zTvk[/YOUTUBE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 respectfully disagree. OK computer is the best. i could listen to that album endlessly. I agree. I don't even begin to comprehend the cult following that proclaims "The Bends" is better. I bought "The Bends" because someone at work told me it was even better, but I just don't get that out of it. Maybe I should try for the third time. Or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members artiem Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 This is sort of like comparing Wish You Were Here to Dark Side Of The Moon. +1 The set {The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, In Rainbows} is every bit as good as {Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall}. Debating which album is the best? C'MON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cassette Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 OK computer and Kid A are tied for #1 for me. The Bends right behind those 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KidEh Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 While The Bends was the first great Radiohead album, it is a transitional work with a little too much of the goofy pop that plagued PH. Ok Computer was Radiohead's emotional guitar music fully realized. Kid A however, elevated their songwriting to an entirely new level and every track on that album is flawless and perfectly synced. Easily their best album in my opinion. I also think Amnesiac is horribly underlooked. Easily my second or third favorite RH album. Dollars & Cents might be their best song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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