Music : Hail to the Thief
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724358454321
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: June 10, 2003
Sales Rank: 1482
Studio: Capitol
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Filling the gulf between OK Computer's epic progressive rock and Kid A's skittering electronic theatrics, Hail to the Thief borrows equally from each. Its title implies that this will be a collection filled with songs of anger and dissent, but Radiohead no longer howl at the moon like they did on 1995's The Bends. Instead, they use eloquent metaphors and complicated arrangements to express the uncertainty, fear and anger arising from the 2000 U.S. presidential election and a post-9/11 world. There’s no doubt about where Thom Yorke and company stand; the prog-rock break on "2 + 2 = 5" and Yorke's terror at the thought of being "put in a dock" make that immediately clear. But there's a prevailing sense of powerlessness here. The tinkling piano behind the cold sonic surface of "Backdrifts" and the brief, swooping melody in the middle of "Sail to the Moon" are islands in a sea of confusion. Like the band's best work, Thief requires more than a few listens to fully appreciate, but those who stick around will be richly rewarded. --Matthew Cooke
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I must say this is a 45rpm vinyl, Amazon doesn't say that anywhere, so whatch out if you don't have that speed on your turntable! It must not be a big deal coz all TT I know have this speed included.
Anyway
I play it and it sounds better than CD, because of the speed you barely hear distortion for the tonearm and noise for the dust. So I'm pretty happy with this double item. The sound is solid!
For the music all has been said already. RH never get tired of creating!
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When this album first came out, I didn't really care for it. Maybe I just wasn't ready for Radiohead at the time.
Now, however, it's easy to see this album DOES have some very good songwriting, and not only that, but the album has a distinct sound that only Radiohead can pull off. I don't know why I thought this album was nothing but a failed experiment back then- clearly that's not true because there's quite a lot of melodic ideas on here.
There's not many innovative bands out there today capable of creating their own sound and identity, but I believe Radiohead is a major exception.
These guys CLEARLY have their own sound, and if you happen to be in the same category as me (someone who struggles getting into new music) I believe with time (and maybe even a little bit of patience) give the songwriting a chance to grow on you, and you'll see why people are enjoying and supporting Radiohead and consider them one of the all-time greats.
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Hail to the Thief is in my opinion one of the best Radiohead cd's period. Most when thinking about Radiohead immediately think about Kid A, completely disregarding Hail. But! That's a mistake. Hail.. has the brilliant songs: Myxomatosis, Backdrifts and The Gloaming. If you don't already own it, get it now. And if you can, see them live. It will give you an even greater appreciation
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Radiohead-Hail To The Thief ****
What strikes me about Hail To The Thief is that it is Radioheads boldest statement, and yet probably the bands all around weakest album. Where as every other album the band released would grow in a new direction, Hail just simply reverted back to Kid A and really only slowed it down. You find basically the same themes through here as you did there as well. So why is this so bold? Well we always expect Radiohead to go somewhere new and they deliberately didn't. But what is this albums greatest merritt is also it's downfall. There is nothing new here which feels like we have already heard this album before. Though at the same time, In Rainbows only took everything the band ever did and put it all on one album, and I personally feel that it is their strongest album to date, even surpassing the highly acclaimed Ok Computer. So what we have is a paradox.
'2 + 2 = 5' with much thought put into this statement, just might be the very best song Radiohead has ever released. It's beautiful melancholy, in a fast angry gun shot to the face delivery with a soft silk screen silohuetted over it. I am aware that statement made no since, that was the point. 'Sail To The Moon' needs no mention as the track speaks for itself. 'We Suck Young Blood' and 'The Gloaming' scare the bright side out of you upon first listen.. 'A Wolf At The Door' might be the weakest track Radiohead has ever released making the end of this album perfect. Don't ask ... Read More
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"Pablo Honey" spawned mega hit "Creep", skip some years down the road (and two albums) "Kid A" is released gone is the alternative rock sound. In return we got a electronic minimalist style. Compare and contrast their sound all you'd like, fact remains they are creative and entertaining. Knowing the bands intentions to change their dynamic highly layered music, one must be filled with anxiety...You really never know what to expect! Scrolling through a few more years after "Kid A" and the decent attempt "Amnesiac", "Hail to the Thief" emerges. "Hail to the Thief" is immersing, brooding (but not nearly as dark as past work, some songs are actually quite uplifting), and clever.
"2+2=5" is as complex a song, as it is to prove 2+2 actually equals five. The intro is simply a input jack from a guitar being tapped. Clouds of sound billow each song some slowly and some stormily fast. "Sit Down, Stand Up" has bridge that breaks the songs mold and speeds the whole process up.
Before my laptop dies (4 minutes left so little of time), my pick off the album is "Sail to the Moon". Such a beautiful song. I just had a surgery and listening to this as an ambiance playing a game or relaxing in a dark room really painted images in my mind.
Overall fantastic artsy album, easily their most assecible album to date. Easily worth a listen, congrats Radiohead.
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