A ‘Hail to the Thief’ review from Up & Coming Magazine: “Yes, Radiohead is probably the most socially aware “rock n’ roll” band out there today. Yes, the title of the CD is a swipe at President Bush. Consisting of Thom Yorke, lead vocalist and frontman; Jonny Greenwood, guitar; Colin Greenwood, bass; Ed O’Brien, guitar; and Philip Selway, on drums, Radiohead’s latest release makes reference to the (then, at the time of recording) impending invasion of Iraq – the band citing Bush as the Thief of Baghdad – as well as the 2000 election. To say that Radiohead is a politically motivated and socially conscious band is like saying The Beatles made a hit song or two.” [read it in full]
Radiohead news on this day..
- Win tickets for ‘There Will Be Blood’ screenings – 2008
- Another post from Thom: Big Ask Campaign Video – 2006
- Bonnaroo 2006 ticket information – 2006
- Radiohead confirmed for Bonnaroo Festival 2006 – 2006
- ‘Where I end and You begin’ remix – 2005
- Vapour Bros. & Rh.com updates – 2005
- Rights of Radiohead footage at Montreux sold – 2004
- Radiohead on Subterranean (MTV2 UK) – 2004
- Radiohead headlines two festivals in Germany – 2003
- Asian Dub Foundation album featuring Ed O’Brien released – 2003
