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Post by theyknowwhatimean on May 3, 2016 15:31:01 GMT -5
s'alright
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Post by Longtime Servant of the Gun on May 3, 2016 15:34:27 GMT -5
No matter what happens I'm gonna be slightly disappointed with this album as there are at least 8 unreleased tracks that we've heard that I want to be on the album and I don't think they'd dig out too many pre rainbows tunes
If it is only 8 tracks then this is what I DEMAND!!!!
Burn the witch
Identikit
Cut a hole
Lift
Big boots
The present tense
Desert island disk
Silent spring
Once I have these studio versions on my ITunes library then they can call it a day. I'll be happy.
If not, I'll wicker man thom myself. The fecking tree.
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Post by Doc Lobster on May 3, 2016 15:41:08 GMT -5
Ok, I've listened to it a few more times and it's grown on me a bit. It's a good song, and the arrangement is great, but it's not Earth-shattering. I guess I'm still hoping Radiohead will take a big risk again, like Kid A was at the time. They lost their edge a bit after Amnesiac.
This song might sound great in the context of the album, though. Hopefully this one is the most radio-friendly one and hence the first one to be released.
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Post by The Escapist on May 3, 2016 15:43:45 GMT -5
Erm......what's with the rather lukewarm reaction around the web? That was great, really great! Now THAT is what I wanted, and even better as I didn't expect it. I was ready to roll my eyes and slate this as bordering on formulaic and dull for Thom Yorke when considering the last few years. But this reminds me of Jonny Greenwood's soundtrack to There Will Be Blood. It's a fairly deceptive start with the jaunty strings but the mood of the song gradually descends from innocence to threat and finally malevolence with the shrieking crescendo. And that video is one of the best I've ever seen - I used to watch Camberwick Green as a kid, so nice way to soil childhood memories! But it's unsettling as a result like the whole song. I'll put it out there - bar maybe Codex, it's better than anything from Yorke and co in the last 9 years since In Rainbows. Love it, and from an album that before today I really couldn't care that much for, I now can't wait for the rest. The reaction around the web I've seen has been ecstatic - loads of people on Twitter saying they've never heard Radiohead before but they love Burn the Witch. Only really this forum that doesn't love it - which is kind of to be expected as this is an Oasis forum and the two bands are polar opposites. Like I said, it's not a top-tier Radiohead song, but it's a perfect lead single. Kind of like how I felt about In the Heat of the Moment (but this is better). I definitely think it's the first single due to its more commercial nature rather than it being the best song on the album - the short runtime, catchy chorus, and upbeat/dance nature makes it seem that way. I think whatever song will have the PTA video will be more "edgy" and more indicative of the albums quality. Edit: Type in #burnthewitch on Twitter, people fucking love it. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on May 3, 2016 15:45:21 GMT -5
If memory serves correct, we got Lotus Flowe about 3-4 days before King of Limbs was unleashed. I hope Friday morning really happens for LP9.  |
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Post by The Escapist on May 3, 2016 15:47:44 GMT -5
I can imagine this sitting comfortably around Ful Stop.
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Post by Sternumman on May 3, 2016 15:50:39 GMT -5
It's available to buy online now.
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Post by carlober on May 3, 2016 16:38:29 GMT -5
I've listened to it again on some proper headphones. I like it A LOT.
(I still missing some crazy guitars though, or a more explosive climax)
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 17:04:45 GMT -5
I guess I'd need to listen more Radiohead to enjoy this. I don't really like that kind of music to be honest.
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Post by Lennon2217 on May 3, 2016 17:16:21 GMT -5
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Post by glider on May 3, 2016 17:34:17 GMT -5
I guess I'd need to listen more Radiohead to enjoy this. I don't really like that kind of music to be honest. It's a far cry from lad rock isn't it? |
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Post by mystoryisgory on May 3, 2016 18:02:40 GMT -5
Poppy and direct yet at the same time very subtle.... Because of the intricate details Radiohead likes to hide in their songs, I always feel like I need some time to fully appreciate a lot of their songs (ex: I feel like only NOW I'm enjoying the brilliance of Spectre ha ha!). But I'm liking what I'm hearing! Inventive string arrangement, and a subdued climax that is more ominous rather than punchy. Though it's probably the most conventional Radiohead single since Bodysnatchers.
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Post by mystoryisgory on May 3, 2016 18:08:52 GMT -5
It's also funny how much of the lyrics to the song I already knew without hearing it. Shows how much free time I've wasted by staring at the HTTT artwork and Thom's ominous web posts!  |
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Post by spaneli on May 3, 2016 18:16:16 GMT -5
Gotta admit, I heard this for the first time, and thought it was good not great.
Now, I think it's great. The beginning throws you for a loop because it's not typical Radiohead. They haven't been this pop and direct probably since In Rainbows. I like that they flexed their abilities a bit and thought up a nice string arrangement rather than falling back to the technology laden TKOL. The song takes subtle turns, and I always love songs that take you on a journey. A lot of the stuff of TKOL, while good, is a bit one note. And I really liked that this was more of a progressive road with slight variations.
It's a good first single. And it's one of those songs, if you weren't a big Radiohead fan before, this isn't going to change your opinion (your opinion may never change because you're expecting something earth shattering....which is ironic for some Oasis fans to levy as a criticism because a common criticism on here is Oasis' good work is ignored because critics have always expected something earth shattering from them). But decades into their career, Radiohead is still trying to carve out niches for themselves. I can't wait for this album.
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Post by Jack on May 3, 2016 19:17:48 GMT -5
Does anyone else think the beat isn't loud or heavy enough? It seems to be too low in the mix.
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Post by Lennon2217 on May 3, 2016 19:50:27 GMT -5
Gotta admit, I heard this for the first time, and thought it was good not great. Now, I think it's great. The beginning throws you for a loop because it's not typical Radiohead. They haven't been this pop and direct probably since In Rainbows. I like that they flexed their abilities a bit and thought up a nice string arrangement rather than falling back to the technology laden TKOL. The song takes subtle turns, and I always love songs that take you on a journey. A lot of the stuff of TKOL, while good, is a bit one note. And I really liked that this was more of a progressive road with slight variations. It's a good first single. And it's one of those songs, if you weren't a big Radiohead fan before, this isn't going to change your opinion (your opinion may never change because you're expecting something earth shattering....which is ironic for some Oasis fans to levy as a criticism because a common criticism on here is Oasis' good work is ignored because critics have always expected something earth shattering from them). But decades into their career, Radiohead is still trying to carve out niches for themselves. I can't wait for this album. I'm glad Radiohead appear to be going in a brave new direction for them. I'd have been a tad disappointed if they continued down that King of Limbs/Amok/Modern Little Boxes route. It's been done so many times by members of that band already. I'm smelling Jonny's influence all over this track from his own time composing string arrangements. I really hope the album drops this week. Maybe as soon as Friday. This is not a band that likes to stall and drag out matters. It's more of a sudden blitz. |
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Post by glider on May 3, 2016 20:28:57 GMT -5
Wow, $2.89 for the WAV file from Waste. Yeah I'll wait for the album in full. Just bought the crappy .99 cent MP3 from Google.
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Post by Jack on May 3, 2016 20:56:40 GMT -5
Or just download it for free?
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Post by Manualex on May 3, 2016 23:12:34 GMT -5
I hope the rest of the record embraces Jonny's scores and not more of KoL/Amok/MLB(which would be kind of overdone by this point). This isn't better than Lotus Flower as a single, but that video is gorgeous and creepy at the same time. Kinda like Radiohead. Can't wait to hear the live version of this and the rest of the new LP.
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Post by mystoryisgory on May 4, 2016 0:21:36 GMT -5
Burn the Witch gets better with every listen. Only just noticed how jittery and unusual its groove is, and I love how it suddenly ends. I also like how I can't find am analogue for it in Radiohead's discography, which is great considering that Spectre was Pyramid Song pt 2 (though it's still great in its own way).
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Post by mystoryisgory on May 4, 2016 0:44:43 GMT -5
One request to Thom and co: please play The Butcher when you go on tour. It would be a MONSTER live. |
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Post by Rolo on May 4, 2016 7:07:27 GMT -5
Listened to it about five times now, it's good, growing on me. Don't really hear any sort of proper melody though which is what makes me come back to songs over and over again.
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Post by The Escapist on May 4, 2016 9:36:50 GMT -5
It's definitely a Ballad of the Mighty I style grower. I remember hearing that for the first time and thinking it was quite disappointing, but every listen just made it better and better. It's the same with this. I hope the whole album has prominent strings. If this song is indicative of the album, I think we can expect these tracks:
New:
- Silent Spring
- Desert Island Disk
Old (Ish):
- Ful Stop
- Cut a Hole
- Identikit
- The Present Tense
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Post by batfink30 on May 4, 2016 10:09:43 GMT -5
Definitely a grower, think it's quite cinematic almost a film track kind of tune.
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Post by Jack on May 4, 2016 11:24:09 GMT -5
Check out this guys cover of 'Burn The Witch'. I think it's incredible. Burn The Witch |
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