Kid A is a work of brilliance. 'Optimistic' gives you the haunting yet supernatural essence you need to embark on the wild sea storm that is 'In Limbo', one of Radiohead's most pivotal moments in their entire timeline (IMHO). You will find yourself stranded in the midst of wavy guitar work and Thom's voice cascading through the soundscape like a discarnate spirit taking a small boat captive in a chaotic ocean. When the storm washes out, Radiohead never returns to that aura ever again.
Heard this track a thousand times before, but i just needed it just now like a junkie needs a fix, first notes just felt like ointment quenching the burning sensation originating from my soul.. Music moves you beyond yourself.
I totally forgot about Optimistic for years. Heard a song like it tonight, trying to remember who sang it and what song. Took a few hours, but finally nailed Radiohead, and...BAM! Been listening for the last half hour straight. On a different note, I was in the Seattle area when this came out, it is really making me miss the Pacific Northwest 99-01 right now.
Radiohead are my favorite band ever. And Optimistic is my favorite all-time song from them. It's so claustrophobic, yet catchy. I always thought that main riff sounded so bluesy, almost like a grunge song. Fun to play on guitar/bass too.
I am 60. I grew up in the 60's. I have chased poetry and the next note since I was spawned. Jimi, Janis, Jim,. Hell, I went to Laurel Canyon just to feel it. What I'm saying is these two blow smoke at The Glimmer Twins. The absolute best band ever. Sorry Clash.
My favourite combo ❤
Some people use the expression i did the best as i can.....when actually their being lazy and cant be bothered.....lol😅
The drum beat doesn't come in for 4 mins... some nice guitar rhythms until then
the fantasy is here, and nowhere else.
Listening to this song during a thunderstorm 😌🤌🏼
4:32 drum fill very perfect
This is Radiohead at their best!!!
Those dinosaurs 🦕 do be ruling the earth
Forget ALL the technical stuff, THIS is my SHIT!
Is it just me or is the transition between Optimistic and In Limbo screwed on streaming services?
Masterpiece..you either GET IT..or Don't..
Genii, every note just compliments the next hook and progression, instrument and sound source selection is top quality.
The transition like ice and wind , cool ❤
I could never pick a favourite song, but these might be my favourite two songs when combined.
Kid A makes me feeling like I’m on a long trip and staring out the window, is that strange?
Thom York and Robert Smith Damon Albarn Noel Gallagher living in Fantastic Eee 😂 remixed on Cassette tapes Vinyl out next year 😂❤ can't wait RDS
Both songs are perfect
4:52
5:20
Kid A is a work of brilliance. 'Optimistic' gives you the haunting yet supernatural essence you need to embark on the wild sea storm that is 'In Limbo', one of Radiohead's most pivotal moments in their entire timeline (IMHO). You will find yourself stranded in the midst of wavy guitar work and Thom's voice cascading through the soundscape like a discarnate spirit taking a small boat captive in a chaotic ocean. When the storm washes out, Radiohead never returns to that aura ever again.
You got to be kidding me. They put an ad between the songs. That was the actual reason I looked this up, to hear them together. Uninterrupted.
Ruins one of the best transitions ever. Anything for an extra dollar...
RUclips REVANCED
Heard this track a thousand times before, but i just needed it just now like a junkie needs a fix, first notes just felt like ointment quenching the burning sensation originating from my soul.. Music moves you beyond yourself.
I totally forgot about Optimistic for years. Heard a song like it tonight, trying to remember who sang it and what song. Took a few hours, but finally nailed Radiohead, and...BAM! Been listening for the last half hour straight. On a different note, I was in the Seattle area when this came out, it is really making me miss the Pacific Northwest 99-01 right now.
Reminds me of winter 2000-2001 I was 8-9 yrs old listening to 99.1 HFS Washington DC
Optimistic is one of the best song written in the last 30 years....it's mesmerizing damn!!
By this time Radiohead had long surpassed U2 as the most important rock band on the planet
And Senna comes through
This give me the chills every time I hear it.
One of the best bands in my 43yrs on this blue dot!
Can’t stop listening to Optimistic and not think of Ayrton Senna. Legend for the whole history of F1
The best you can is definitely good enough. Love to all, Peace and Eternal Bliss. Let us all be Optimistic.
creepe hasta los putos reggaetoneros de mierda la escuchan por suerte este tipo de joyas no están al alcance del intelecto de las masas
4:21 & 5:23
Bitches talkin
In Limbo is the last song my friend sang at karaoke before he killed himself. This song will never stop haunting me.
Holy Shit, im sorry man..
Fark ! Thats heavy
I suggest not listening to it voluntarily... or maybe listening to it so many times you no longer think of him.
The whole album is great, but during the last months I can't stop listening to this particular combo
Fuck you RUclips for putting an ad in the middle of these two songs!
Optimistic is what you want your internal monologue to be. In Limbo is what it actually is.
Radiohead are my favorite band ever. And Optimistic is my favorite all-time song from them. It's so claustrophobic, yet catchy. I always thought that main riff sounded so bluesy, almost like a grunge song. Fun to play on guitar/bass too.
It pisses me off that the assholes from RUclips put a damned ad right in the middle of this beautiful song and in limbp!!!
I really got a midroll add at the transition
1:31 Jesus christ that guitar is amazing..it's so simple but it sounds so ominous. It gives me chills
Que disco tan bello!
This version is unbearably slow when you've listened to the basement version
Last be 4:22 on Opt.-that return to the Original major Riff w/Vocals is Hot shit🔥🤘👍👌😁
@5:15 The beginning of this song is perfect.
The whole purpose of this song is to hear the songs conjoined and the RUclips claim algorithm puts an ad between the song transition. ä.
“Flies are buzzing ‘round my head” - Mike Pence
I am 60. I grew up in the 60's. I have chased poetry and the next note since I was spawned. Jimi, Janis, Jim,. Hell, I went to Laurel Canyon just to feel it. What I'm saying is these two blow smoke at The Glimmer Twins. The absolute best band ever. Sorry Clash.
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