Radiohead

Radiohead was and has always been a band that I've heard quite a lot about but I personally have never really gotten into or new much about.  But after to listening to them more this week my opinions have completely changed.  I really like the sound of Tom Yorke's style of vocals (especially his falsetto) and the musical style of the band overall, using some of the methods of grandiose arena rock bands like U2.  The guitar "texture" also borrows elements from other bands like Pink Floyd, R.E.M, and even a little from My Bloody Valentine.  All of which really persuaded me in favor of the group and their style. 

Their two best albums and, consequently, the ones I know the best are: The Bends (released in 1995) and OK Computer (released in 1997), both of which have some of my favorite songs on them.  On The Bends, my two favorite are: "My Iron Lung," and "Fake Plastic Trees," while on OK Computer there are songs like: "Paranoid Android," and "Karma Police."  Also, another favorite of mine, "Creep," is off of their first album-Pablo Honey.

(I personally love the guitar at the beginning of this song.)

With my introduction to Radiohead, the 90's are becoming even better to me, most notably because of the wide range of styles and genres that were lacking or even nonexistent in past decades. 

-Brooks Gonzales