Man, you are a listening machine. Keep it up and I'll keep watching🎉 So 2 + 2 = 5 is from George Orwell's novel, 1984 in which the authoritarian government has such total control. They could even change math or 2 and 2 = 5. The words on the album artwork are from around LA billboards when they were recording this album. I want to say they recorded this album in like a week or two much faster than previous albums that take like 6 months. Thus, it's a little more lively but made me not quite as refined
@@AngryWombat8 always listening! Thanks I really appreciate that! 🙌🏽 these guys and there meanings, I love how they really think about the art and how it connects and people doing there homework on it.. and Wow!! Recorded in a week 😳 INTERESTING
@frstlstn yeah, recorded super fast but they usually practice their songs a lot and try them out on live tours. Unlike a lot of bands that really only sound good in the studio. They also sounds great live. Even the electronic instruments are played in real time. Or they have to adapt electronic drums for live drums. They brought in a second drummer when they performed the King of limbs album live
2+2= 5 is such a good title. It's about learning the wrong thing. And believe in that. a lot of that song was inspired by the book Animal Farm by George Orwell
No it was 1984.The government showing you 4 fingers and making you believe there are five. Making you that impessionable - through torture. Breaking you until you cannot trust your own thoughts. Not just to beat you, but you make you believe. To own you. A boot, stamping on a human face for eternity. Cheery stuff. Happy New Year!
For some context on Sail to the Moon, Thom's son is named Noah. The whole song is about him. I always took the "I sucked the moon, I spoke too soon" to mean that he might have been unexpected. And this was a song where Thom was nervous about being a father, so he was saying "maybe I accidentally made the one who will save us." Noah is grown up now and a great artist in his own right. He has some songs you can listen to on RUclips.
Part of the promo for this album (that was recorded in LA/Hollywood) was that all over town before the album came out there were flyers that just said "Are you hungry? Are you fresh? Are you dying for a break?" and it had those slips at the bottom with a phone number. And if you called, you could press from a few choices and it would play you a piece of a random song from the album. That song is about the vultures in Hollywood who consume young people wanting to be famous, "sucking young blood" in exchange for stardom. It's dark, but it's also beautiful. Ironically, it's one of the songs that Thom cut from his later revised track list of the record. In hindsight, it probably should've been a b-side, along with Backdrifts, I Will, and Punch Up at a Wedding.
We Suck Young Blood aside, the rest of the tracks you mention as "should've been B-sides" are literally my favourites off this album 😭 Backdrifts and A Punch Up at Wedding are literally bangers 🔥🔥
This was the first Radiohead album I bought right when it was released. 2003 I was a Sophomore in HS, and a confused, lonely, lost, emotional kid. I'd spent the previous year discovering all of their previous albums. The day this album came out I biked to my local mall, picked up a fresh copy at Sam Goody, put it in my Discman with G-Shock protection, and started biking home listening to it. The first two songs were fun to bike to, and then I got to Sail to the Moon while I was riding through a local park. I literally just rolled off my bike onto my back in the grass and stared up at the clouds while listening to it. It was one of those moments I'll never forget.
This came out while I was in high school too. My friends and I met in one of our basements and just listened straight through in silence with the lights off. We were so excited for a new album. It’ll always hold a special place in my heart for that reason.
Holy crap this is a great album. Thanks for checking it out. By the way, I just got a vinyl copy and there is a lot more artwork with a lot more words like on the cover. The cover is just one of six full pieces.
I saw Thom Yorke in a grocery store in LA today. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn't want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, "Oh, like you're doing now?" I was taken aback, and all I could say was "Huh?" but he kept cutting me off and going "huh? huh? huh?" and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw Thom trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like "Sir, you need to pay for those first." At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually "to prevent any electrical infetterence," and then turned around and winked at me. I don't even think that's a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
I do not believe this story one bit. If you had a video or photo I might believe it. Cuz no way I'd not be takin' my phone out after that reaction from him.
Also for some more context, Thom was not happy with this record. And a few years later posted a revised track list that cut 4 songs from the record. If you look up the Hail to the Thief Thom's version playlist on spotify you'll see the cuts and the different track order. I think if they had released that album in that form, it would be on the list of one of their greatest.
2+2=5 is a reference to the book 1984. much of this album (including the title) was a reference to the george bush presidential administration in the 2000s, and the aftermath of 9/11 and the iraq war, as well as the birth of thom’s son, noah. there’s a lot of references to nursery rhymes and fairy tales because of that
Title has aged a little badly though. Hail to the thief for stealing the election - now that is more Trump accusing Bidon, as we tragically know. I suspect everry election from now on will have the accusations, eppecially with AI. Good times!
The claps on We Want Young Blood are a direct reference to Freedom by Charles Mingus, which is well worth a listen if you don’t already know it (this was my introduction into that whole area of Jazz way back when). The song is about the exploitation of young musicians in the music industry- sung from the point of view of record label execs and agents constantly looking for young blood to replace the burnt out old artists. Goes to the wider commentary on consumerism on the (very heavily political) album.
Loved the reactions! I feel like this album they were really getting some aggression out towards the leaders of countries not doing anything for climate change. The corruption behind the governments and the rich people of the world just taking, never solving. False promises. So a lot of these songs are almost from the point of view of these despicable people. Many of the songs they write have many of these themes. ❤❤
I’m pretty sure We Suck Young Blood is a metaphor for how the rich will take advantage of/exploit the working class and/or send young men off to die in war. Although, Thom HAS said not to take this song too seriously, so it very well could just be a satire of Qanon
For me this album is better if you remove/skip We Suck Young Blood and I Will. They’re not bad songs in their own right but they’re a bit dreary and slow and break the flow. Feels more cohesive and less bloated at 12 tracks instead of 14
My last reaction here. Too superficia. Too cut up. Too much weak humor interuppting masterpieces. I have never written a harsh reaction review before. But you can do so much better. I hope you take it as constructive criticism and up your game past grade school. As a parting gift go to steely Dan next. ..do their citizen steelydan greatest hits in order. Your welcome. .. This is it reactions are very pro. ❤
@@davidryan7386 no offense taken! I appreciate the feedback, everyone has their opinions and you can’t please everyone! I will continue to do what’s best for me and improve my craft. See ya! 🟢
when he says “i’ll stay home where two and two always makes a five” I think he’s talking about wanting to be in a place where he makes all the rules and the outside reality doesn’t apply to him
I would honestly prefer you listining to A Moon Shaped Pool Last! The contrast between it and Pablo Honey will definitly strengthen your reaction!
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Yes please. Don’t end on Pablo honey lol
Agreed. You can't end on Pablo Honey.
facts
Agreed!
After the studio albums, In Rainbows and King of Limbs LIVE FROM THE BASEMENT…essential!
I second this! The In Rainbows Live From the Basement is incredible, it will give you an even greater appreciation of the talent of this band
@@gustoaudio8711 coming soon! Best believe 🙌🏽😤
Man, you are a listening machine. Keep it up and I'll keep watching🎉
So 2 + 2 = 5 is from George Orwell's novel, 1984 in which the authoritarian government has such total control. They could even change math or 2 and 2 = 5.
The words on the album artwork are from around LA billboards when they were recording this album.
I want to say they recorded this album in like a week or two much faster than previous albums that take like 6 months. Thus, it's a little more lively but made me not quite as refined
@@AngryWombat8 always listening! Thanks I really appreciate that! 🙌🏽 these guys and there meanings, I love how they really think about the art and how it connects and people doing there homework on it.. and Wow!! Recorded in a week 😳 INTERESTING
@frstlstn yeah, recorded super fast but they usually practice their songs a lot and try them out on live tours.
Unlike a lot of bands that really only sound good in the studio. They also sounds great live. Even the electronic instruments are played in real time. Or they have to adapt electronic drums for live drums. They brought in a second drummer when they performed the King of limbs album live
2+2= 5 is such a good title. It's about learning the wrong thing. And believe in that.
a lot of that song was inspired by the book Animal Farm by George Orwell
No it was 1984.The government showing you 4 fingers and making you believe there are five. Making you that impessionable - through torture. Breaking you until you cannot trust your own thoughts. Not just to beat you, but you make you believe. To own you. A boot, stamping on a human face for eternity. Cheery stuff. Happy New Year!
i think it was 1984, as 2+2=5 is like a pretty central phrase in the book, especially towards the end
For some context on Sail to the Moon, Thom's son is named Noah. The whole song is about him. I always took the "I sucked the moon, I spoke too soon" to mean that he might have been unexpected. And this was a song where Thom was nervous about being a father, so he was saying "maybe I accidentally made the one who will save us." Noah is grown up now and a great artist in his own right. He has some songs you can listen to on RUclips.
@@liadcohen8327 oh wow!! I’ll have too look into his son for sure! Thanks!!
Part of the promo for this album (that was recorded in LA/Hollywood) was that all over town before the album came out there were flyers that just said "Are you hungry? Are you fresh? Are you dying for a break?" and it had those slips at the bottom with a phone number. And if you called, you could press from a few choices and it would play you a piece of a random song from the album. That song is about the vultures in Hollywood who consume young people wanting to be famous, "sucking young blood" in exchange for stardom. It's dark, but it's also beautiful. Ironically, it's one of the songs that Thom cut from his later revised track list of the record. In hindsight, it probably should've been a b-side, along with Backdrifts, I Will, and Punch Up at a Wedding.
We Suck Young Blood aside, the rest of the tracks you mention as "should've been B-sides" are literally my favourites off this album 😭 Backdrifts and A Punch Up at Wedding are literally bangers 🔥🔥
@@ilovejunetwo I'm telling you which songs Thom Yorke left off his revised track listing for the album.
@@liadcohen8327 Oh, then that revised version would've been waaaaaaay too underwhelming for me personally 😭
I agree with revised list except backdrifters.
@@davidryan7386 Damn you don't like A Punch Up and I Will, either
After all the studio albums you must check out their From the Basement stuff. It is spectacular.
@@Prairiepagan316 I can’t wait to seem them! I haven’t seen them on video at all!
@@frstlstn To me their 2 basement sessions are among the best things musical iv'e ever seen or heard.
Moon shaped pool is so amazing
@@EXTRO72 I’m hearing that.. 👀
This was the first Radiohead album I bought right when it was released. 2003 I was a Sophomore in HS, and a confused, lonely, lost, emotional kid. I'd spent the previous year discovering all of their previous albums.
The day this album came out I biked to my local mall, picked up a fresh copy at Sam Goody, put it in my Discman with G-Shock protection, and started biking home listening to it. The first two songs were fun to bike to, and then I got to Sail to the Moon while I was riding through a local park. I literally just rolled off my bike onto my back in the grass and stared up at the clouds while listening to it. It was one of those moments I'll never forget.
This came out while I was in high school too. My friends and I met in one of our basements and just listened straight through in silence with the lights off. We were so excited for a new album. It’ll always hold a special place in my heart for that reason.
Holy crap this is a great album. Thanks for checking it out.
By the way, I just got a vinyl copy and there is a lot more artwork with a lot more words like on the cover. The cover is just one of six full pieces.
KING OF LIMBS, THEN A MOON SHAPED POOL THEN LIVE STUFF!!
Then The Smile
@michaelsview3221 -and of course all the great B-sides. Which most have pretty good videos for them as well.
I saw Thom Yorke in a grocery store in LA today. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn't want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything.
He said, "Oh, like you're doing now?" I was taken aback, and all I could say was "Huh?" but he kept cutting me off and going "huh? huh? huh?" and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw Thom trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like "Sir, you need to pay for those first." At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually "to prevent any electrical infetterence," and then turned around and winked at me. I don't even think that's a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
Total bullshit. This story is repeated over and over.
Not saying bits of it haven't happened in isolation but it didn't happen like that today.
@vyn69 -was Thom pushing around his bandmates in his shopping cart?🤔
I do not believe this story one bit. If you had a video or photo I might believe it. Cuz no way I'd not be takin' my phone out after that reaction from him.
lmao this copypasta is still circling huh
@@khristopherr it's an old joke
Also for some more context, Thom was not happy with this record. And a few years later posted a revised track list that cut 4 songs from the record. If you look up the Hail to the Thief Thom's version playlist on spotify you'll see the cuts and the different track order. I think if they had released that album in that form, it would be on the list of one of their greatest.
YES, I WAITED ALL DAY FOR THIS
Pablo Honey gets more hate than it deserves. It’s way worse than their other albums, but it was really a pretty good 90s alternative album.
@@edwinglenn the first work is always judged hard! But I love to see humble beginnings! Without it, they wouldn’t be were they/we are!
2+2=5 is a reference to the book 1984. much of this album (including the title) was a reference to the george bush presidential administration in the 2000s, and the aftermath of 9/11 and the iraq war, as well as the birth of thom’s son, noah. there’s a lot of references to nursery rhymes and fairy tales because of that
Title has aged a little badly though. Hail to the thief for stealing the election - now that is more Trump accusing Bidon, as we tragically know. I suspect everry election from now on will have the accusations, eppecially with AI. Good times!
oh my god king actually did it....... i cant wait to watch this lol
2 + 2 = 5 is a reference to Orwell's 1984, but you could also see it as lies being told not making any sense.
The claps on We Want Young Blood are a direct reference to Freedom by Charles Mingus, which is well worth a listen if you don’t already know it (this was my introduction into that whole area of Jazz way back when).
The song is about the exploitation of young musicians in the music industry- sung from the point of view of record label execs and agents constantly looking for young blood to replace the burnt out old artists. Goes to the wider commentary on consumerism on the (very heavily political) album.
YES bro. YES.
for me the natural evolution of Kid A was the solo thom yorke albums like the eraser, tomorrow boxes, anima
Loved the reactions! I feel like this album they were really getting some aggression out towards the leaders of countries not doing anything for climate change. The corruption behind the governments and the rich people of the world just taking, never solving. False promises. So a lot of these songs are almost from the point of view of these despicable people. Many of the songs they write have many of these themes. ❤❤
2 and 2 equals 5 is from the book 1984
Hail to the Thief aka George W. Bush.
@@joshuapocalypse 😱
I’m pretty sure We Suck Young Blood is a metaphor for how the rich will take advantage of/exploit the working class and/or send young men off to die in war. Although, Thom HAS said not to take this song too seriously, so it very well could just be a satire of Qanon
Here we go!!
you should check their b-sides and singles too... would be awesome. they're really really good as well.
@@kobot4531 once it’s all over for sure!
Backdrifts reminds me of Time by Prince
go to sleep outro goes hard live istg
0:50 definitely supposed to be a little of both😂
@@pemp9606 mixed emotions 🤣
Where's part 2?!?!??!! 😂
Please not Pablo Honey,
A Moon Shaped Pool , ok? Thank you
For me this album is better if you remove/skip We Suck Young Blood and I Will. They’re not bad songs in their own right but they’re a bit dreary and slow and break the flow. Feels more cohesive and less bloated at 12 tracks instead of 14
@@gustoaudio8711 I can feel that! Suck Young Blood was definitely a experience haha
My last reaction here.
Too superficia.
Too cut up.
Too much weak humor interuppting masterpieces.
I have never written a harsh reaction review before.
But you can do so much better.
I hope you take it as constructive criticism and up your game past grade school.
As a parting gift go to steely Dan next. ..do their citizen steelydan greatest hits in order.
Your welcome. ..
This is it reactions are very pro.
❤
@@davidryan7386 no offense taken! I appreciate the feedback, everyone has their opinions and you can’t please everyone! I will continue to do what’s best for me and improve my craft. See ya! 🟢
when he says “i’ll stay home where two and two always makes a five” I think he’s talking about wanting to be in a place where he makes all the rules and the outside reality doesn’t apply to him
@@nigatoni6272 oh really!? 🤔 I like that!