Genres: Alternative Pop/Rock, Britpop, Experimental Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic Active: 90's, 2000's Formed: 1989 in Oxford, England
Suede, Pixies, Can, R.E.M., Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Joy Division, Brian Eno, Neu!, U2, David Bowie, Queen, Japan, Elvis Costello, Tim Buckley, Squarepusher, Nirvana Björk, Manic Street Preachers, Spiritualized, Travis, Mogwai, Muse, Unbelievable Truth, Super Furry Animals, The Beta Band, Massive Attack, Elbow, Liars, Pulp, Syd Matters, Herbert, Sigur Rós, Deerhoof, Air, The Good, the Bad & the Queen Coldplay, World Leader Pretend, Kent, Polarkreis 18, Catoan, Benzos, Limblifter, Carpark North, Muse, Aberdeen City, Lowgold, Abingdon Boys School, Malajube, Of God and Science, The Silent Years, Soular, Hope of the States, Chris Martin, Morning Runner |  |
Radiohead was one of the few alternative bands of the early '90s to draw heavily from the grandiose arena rock that characterized U2's early albums. But the band internalized that epic sweep, turning it inside out to tell tortured, twisted tales of angst and alienation. Vocalist Thom Yorke's pained lyrics were brought to life by the group's three-guitar attack, which relied on texture -- borrowing as much from My Bloody Valentine and Pink Floyd as R.E.M. and Pixies -- instead of virtuosity. It took Radiohead awhile to formulate their signature sound. Their 1993 debut, Pablo Honey, only suggested their potential, and one of its songs, "Creep," became an unexpected international hit, its angst-ridden lyrics making it an alternative rock anthem. Many observers pigeonholed Radiohead as a one-hit wonder, but the group's second album, The Bends, was released to terrific reviews in the band's native Britain in early 1995, helping build a more stable fan base.
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Release: September 9, 2008
Label: Hudson Street
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Release: June 3, 2008
Label: Capitol, Capitol/EMI Records
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