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The masterminds behind the All-Stars are Easy Star musical director Michael Goldwasser (a.k.a. Michael G), his production partner Victor Axelrod (a.k.a. Ticklah), and his two Easy Star label partners Eric Smith and Lem Oppenheimer. These four were the team behind the album Dub Side of the Moon, which was a complete reggae re-vision of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Now they release Radiodread, the long-awaited reggae version of Radiohead's OK Computer.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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After their successful reimagining of Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon (called, of course, Dub Side Of The Moon), the Easy Star All-Stars wasted little time deliberating their next musical makeover. However, while they decided upon Ok Computer (possibly the closest equivalent of Pink Floyd's masterpiece of the last 20 years) relatively quickly, the project took two years to record.
However, under the watch of musical director Michael Goldwasser, the Easy Star All-Stars and their guests will surprise many with their earnest approach to tackling the source material. Radiodread is not the work of parody that its title might imply, but rather an honest and sincere take on one of the greatest albums of the last two decades.
Some of the tracks are attempted with a degree of authenticity, so Horace Andy stays relatively true to album opener, Airbag, and the Sugar Minott-featuring Exit Music (For A Film) attempts to match the original's uneasy excellence. It is Frankie Paul's vocals on Lucky, however, that come closest to capturing the claustrophobia of Thom Yorke's original performance.
Where Radiodread really succeeds is when the artists veer off course and leave their own mark on proceedings. Paranoid Android, of course, would always prove a taxing proposition, but Kirsty Rock's Yorke-aping vocals pass muster. However, it is the incredible backing from Buford O'Sullivan's trombone and Pam Fleming's trumpet that make the track such a tantalising proposition. It's not quite Johnny Greenwood's crashing and crunching guitar, but it's a slick and worthy alternative.
Elsewhere, Toots & The Maytals help turn Let Down into a joyous, Rastafarian rave that even Thom Yorke has publicly admitted to being fond of. Later, the organs on Karma Police completely alter the tone of the original song, and Ivan Katz's drum work on Electioneering is nothing short of exceptional. No Surprises with The Meditations is far more uptempo than in its original incarnation, as Yorke's keening, weary sigh is replaced by a roaring boast.
The sleeve notes are at pains to point out that no samples from OK Computer were used in the recording of the album and it's hard to believe otherwise, such is the organic and natural production of the album. OK Computer's time shifts and cold electronics could have made Radiodread a complete joke, but, like Dub Side Of The Moon before it, Radiodread emerges on its own terms as an entirely satisfying album.
However, under the watch of musical director Michael Goldwasser, the Easy Star All-Stars and their guests will surprise many with their earnest approach to tackling the source material. Radiodread is not the work of parody that its title might imply, but rather an honest and sincere take on one of the greatest albums of the last two decades.
Some of the tracks are attempted with a degree of authenticity, so Horace Andy stays relatively true to album opener, Airbag, and the Sugar Minott-featuring Exit Music (For A Film) attempts to match the original's uneasy excellence. It is Frankie Paul's vocals on Lucky, however, that come closest to capturing the claustrophobia of Thom Yorke's original performance.
Where Radiodread really succeeds is when the artists veer off course and leave their own mark on proceedings. Paranoid Android, of course, would always prove a taxing proposition, but Kirsty Rock's Yorke-aping vocals pass muster. However, it is the incredible backing from Buford O'Sullivan's trombone and Pam Fleming's trumpet that make the track such a tantalising proposition. It's not quite Johnny Greenwood's crashing and crunching guitar, but it's a slick and worthy alternative.
Elsewhere, Toots & The Maytals help turn Let Down into a joyous, Rastafarian rave that even Thom Yorke has publicly admitted to being fond of. Later, the organs on Karma Police completely alter the tone of the original song, and Ivan Katz's drum work on Electioneering is nothing short of exceptional. No Surprises with The Meditations is far more uptempo than in its original incarnation, as Yorke's keening, weary sigh is replaced by a roaring boast.
The sleeve notes are at pains to point out that no samples from OK Computer were used in the recording of the album and it's hard to believe otherwise, such is the organic and natural production of the album. OK Computer's time shifts and cold electronics could have made Radiodread a complete joke, but, like Dub Side Of The Moon before it, Radiodread emerges on its own terms as an entirely satisfying album.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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When I first came across this album my first thought was 'oh no!' Along with many others I consider OK Computer to be Radiohead's finest moment and the prospect of it being turned into a novelty item filled me with, excuse the pun, dread. However having listened to the album I've got to say it is one of the best albums I now own. Honestly it is that good. I always thought No Surprises was a song that could have been covered in many different styles, but I never thought of Airbag as a contender. Credit to the Easy Star All Stars, this is a brilliant piece of work. If you like Radiohead, buy it. If you like reggae, buy it. If you like Radiohead and reggae you've just reached nirvana. Now there's an idea!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Like the other reviewers, I was blown away by Dub Side to the point where the original album just sounds flat by comparison, so I was very excited when I heard about the AllStars' next project.
On the first listen I was blown away by Airbag, and for me the Toots and the Maytals version of Let Down is the stand-out track. Others that shine are Karma police and Paranoid Android.
With each listen, I find more subtleties in the mix, and really come to understand what the sleeve notes mean when they say they came to find the reggae spirit in the original. It's a different work to Dub Side, more subtle, darker and perhaps even more rewarding ultimately.
This album really is a must for any Radiohead fans who are not too uptight, and for any reggae fans whether they like Radiohead or loathe them.
It is an astonishing achievement and represents a band and a producer at the top of their game.
On the first listen I was blown away by Airbag, and for me the Toots and the Maytals version of Let Down is the stand-out track. Others that shine are Karma police and Paranoid Android.
With each listen, I find more subtleties in the mix, and really come to understand what the sleeve notes mean when they say they came to find the reggae spirit in the original. It's a different work to Dub Side, more subtle, darker and perhaps even more rewarding ultimately.
This album really is a must for any Radiohead fans who are not too uptight, and for any reggae fans whether they like Radiohead or loathe them.
It is an astonishing achievement and represents a band and a producer at the top of their game.
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Turning **** into silver
Bit nervous here as my opinion is , erm, different from many of the others reviews. Not that I'm right or that the others are wrong. Just an opinion. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. Wright
never thought it would work so well...
I don't know how I came across this on Amazon, but I read the reviews and had to have a punt as it sounded amazing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Flora Cake
A copy that transcends the original
This is one of the great reggae albums of recent years. I think it's in my top five reggae albums of all time. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by Notreshuggie
Good stuff!
Very nice album! The other Easy Star All Stars don't appeal to me as much (not being a Pink Floyd fan and not all the Beatles covers work). Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by Shrui
My album of the Year
I can't stop listening to this masterpiece, tunes are awesome. Any music fan will love and respect the quality of this. I recommend this to everyone with ears style and taste.
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by MISS L COLUCCI
Mind you, I am a Radiohead fan..........
Absolute genius. I never thought that I would be able to listen to, let alone own, a "reggae" album. Karma Police and No Surprises make it worth the buy on their own.
Genius
Genius
Published on 8 July 2008 by Moanin Ronin
At the controls
I love reggae and I love Radiohead so it makes sense that I should admire deeply the new album by a host of classic reggae artists (Horace Andy, Sugar Minott etc. Read more
Published on 27 April 2008 by Mr. M. J. Cole
Better than the original?
After the inspired miracle that was the sublime trip to the Dub side - where could the Easy Star gang go?
Well - By now you know. Read more
Well - By now you know. Read more
Published on 3 April 2008 by Trash ii Treasure
Mark Ronson take note
This reworking of another classic album is more than a set of remixes. In keeping with the original it is in itself an engrossing, complicated but most of all a really enjoyable... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2008 by Ben S
Even better than Dub Side of the Moon
I was surprised and delighted when I came across Radiodread. I'd not long purchased Dub Side of the Moon and been very impressed with that - not least how the reggae rhythms... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by K. A. Bowden
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