Can you recall that exact feeling you felt when you first
heard a song that would change your life forever? I was just a pup when my
eldest sister was dating a hard core rock fanatic which then heavily influenced
her taste in music. Up until this point I listened to hip-hop, r&b, and
held an appreciation for artists like Eric Clapton and Van Morrison (Thanks to
my father). I had eventually gotten a
hold of her Amnesiac CD, pressed play
and within a few minutes my perception of music was shattered. I was obsessed. I
fell in love with Mister Thom Yorke and the genius musical styling of
Radiohead.
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The reedy lament of his voice made me feel solace for the first time; solace
for experiences and knowledge way beyond my years. At the tender age of thirteen
they quickly became my favorite band. Thanks to them I have found my niche in
song choices in which I sang and have been introduced to an ever-abounding list
of musical artistry.
The legendary band has since release albums following
Amnesiac, Hail to the Thief (2003) and In Rainbows(2007) (both of which have
served as the sound track of my journey to semi-adulthood). Front man, Thom
Yorke released solo project, The Eraser, in 2007 and has endeavored into guest
dj-ing, eccentric dancing, and environmental concerns.
With their latest
release, King of Limbs (February 2011), they have shown and proven to be THE
most musically intellectual band in my book.
They will forever be the band that you’ll never regret skipping school
for, the band that you can put on loop for a full 24 hours and never tire of,
and the band that you and your best friend find common grounds when engaging in
musical discussion. It’s amazing what a rock band can do. Happy Muse Monday!
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