EDITORIAL: Radiohead Rocks
By Yuki KAINUMA
Do ya know Radiohead? They are a kind of rock band from the UK. Their first album, called "Pablo Honey", came out in 1993. Surprisingly, the first single "Creep" made high sales in the US. "Creep" is a very self-depreciating song and also it's one of their most famous songs from the 1990's. Here's part of the lyrics:
"Wish I were special, so f***ing special but I'm a creep. I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here. I don't belong here."
How do you feel about these words? It is impressive for me. I think they speak for people who have no confidence about themselves and have troubles or just seeking some ideal music of their own.
They show a big impovement in their second album called "The Bends". Actually, they weren't satisfied with "Pablo Honey". It didn't seem like their own music. They felt it was made by producers and other people. On "The Bends" you can hear a lot of great songs such as "The Bends", "High and Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees" and "Just".
In the beginning of the 1990's, the world of rock lost Kurt Cobain from Nirvana. He was a charismatic person and the most famous grundge muscician. Radiohead saved rock by their third album called "OK Computer". It's said that "OK Computer" is the greatest album from the 1990's. It's right up there with Nirvana's "Nevermind", Green Day's "Dookie", Oasis's "Morning Glory" and Beck's "Mellow Gold".
They used electronic musical instruments so their sound changed dramatically. They started to make long-ranged songs that last longer than five minutes. "Paranoid Android", "Exit Music", "Karma Police" are famous songs from "OK Computer".
Their fourth and fifth albums called "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" are really strange. Most songs are like electronic music. Their latest album called "Hail to the Chief" seems like they've returned to rock.
Our class teacher, Chris Pickering said: "I have listened to Radiohead since their first album. I think they have become a great band. Thom Yorke's voice and lyrics are amazing. I like "The Bends" and "Hail to the Thief" but "OK Computer" is fantastic. However, they are best when they are live." He loves Radiohead more than I do!
If you are down, you should listen to Radiohead. They will make you feel better but sometimes make you more down and negative but anyway they are a the most awesome band in the world. You oughta check 'em out!
Do ya know Radiohead? They are a kind of rock band from the UK. Their first album, called "Pablo Honey", came out in 1993. Surprisingly, the first single "Creep" made high sales in the US. "Creep" is a very self-depreciating song and also it's one of their most famous songs from the 1990's. Here's part of the lyrics:
"Wish I were special, so f***ing special but I'm a creep. I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here. I don't belong here."
How do you feel about these words? It is impressive for me. I think they speak for people who have no confidence about themselves and have troubles or just seeking some ideal music of their own.
They show a big impovement in their second album called "The Bends". Actually, they weren't satisfied with "Pablo Honey". It didn't seem like their own music. They felt it was made by producers and other people. On "The Bends" you can hear a lot of great songs such as "The Bends", "High and Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees" and "Just".
In the beginning of the 1990's, the world of rock lost Kurt Cobain from Nirvana. He was a charismatic person and the most famous grundge muscician. Radiohead saved rock by their third album called "OK Computer". It's said that "OK Computer" is the greatest album from the 1990's. It's right up there with Nirvana's "Nevermind", Green Day's "Dookie", Oasis's "Morning Glory" and Beck's "Mellow Gold".
They used electronic musical instruments so their sound changed dramatically. They started to make long-ranged songs that last longer than five minutes. "Paranoid Android", "Exit Music", "Karma Police" are famous songs from "OK Computer".
Their fourth and fifth albums called "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" are really strange. Most songs are like electronic music. Their latest album called "Hail to the Chief" seems like they've returned to rock.
Our class teacher, Chris Pickering said: "I have listened to Radiohead since their first album. I think they have become a great band. Thom Yorke's voice and lyrics are amazing. I like "The Bends" and "Hail to the Thief" but "OK Computer" is fantastic. However, they are best when they are live." He loves Radiohead more than I do!
If you are down, you should listen to Radiohead. They will make you feel better but sometimes make you more down and negative but anyway they are a the most awesome band in the world. You oughta check 'em out!
posted by Nagoya International Senior and Junior High School at 6:00 PM
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