Birds in Hell wrote:I don't think it's fair to read that as the band "retiring" from social media, though. They've said nothing to that effect and they're clearly using their social media accounts to generate excitement for the announcement.
I think the white profile and wiped posts simply fit in with the "dawn chorus" aesthetic they're cultivating, whether that's the name of the album or whatever. Dawn, a fresh start, a new day, new beginnings, etc.
Like i said..all this new ways of promoting an album are boring me. Just release the goddamn thing.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 2:23 am
by zeb
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 2:32 am
by VinylGuy
zeb wrote:
Leave me alone Zeb. I miss the 90s were we knew what was happening with our bands.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 6:51 am
by Simple Torture
VinylGuy wrote:
Birds in Hell wrote:I don't think it's fair to read that as the band "retiring" from social media, though. They've said nothing to that effect and they're clearly using their social media accounts to generate excitement for the announcement.
I think the white profile and wiped posts simply fit in with the "dawn chorus" aesthetic they're cultivating, whether that's the name of the album or whatever. Dawn, a fresh start, a new day, new beginnings, etc.
Like i said..all this new ways of promoting an album are boring me. Just release the goddamn thing.
Radiohead pioneered the digital age's "release an album with zero promotion." Let them have their fun!
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:51 am
by Mike
I think it's fun. I'd rather have this than know about the album's release date 3-4 months in advance including the usual promoting and waiting.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 12:46 pm
by diesel
Mike wrote:I think it's fun. I'd rather have this than know about the album's release date 3-4 months in advance including the usual promoting and waiting.
Not as offensive as I thought it would be. Nor as different as they said it would be.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 3:36 pm
by pnjguy
Sounds like this is an opener for the album.....
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 3:44 pm
by washing machine
That opening riff takes a few cues from "The Perfect Drug," doesn't it? It's kind of rigid and percussive, but also light and "twiggy", like kindling being piled together in a fire bed.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 3:59 pm
by swan
At first I was slightly underwhelmed by the song.
Then I listened to it on headphones.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 4:07 pm
by Meddle
The strings are menacing. It gets better with each listen. And I love the video.
Re: Radiohead | New Album News [June?]
Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 4:09 pm
by washing machine
Upon second viewing, I'm noticing that the "witch" being teased in the middle of the song is the one who lights that monstrosity in the end. Also, the cider drunkard is my favorite. Cool video.
