Anyone Can Play Radiohead: A Tribute To Radiohead

The Illuminati (Artist), Paige (Artist), Silent Gray (Artist), Meegs (Artist), October Hill (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cleopatra
• ASIN: B00005K9GF
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #509,734 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This smart, thoughtful Radiohead tribute is not only a bold new step for Cleopatra Records, but stands to redefine the tribute album by virtue of its stunning variety while still appealing to fans of these widely acclaimed saviors of rock. Contributions span the genre spectrum including a melodic Brit-pop rendering of the spoken-word piece 'Fitter Happier', a moving debut from shoegaze artists October Hill, an electro-ambient treatment of the Gen-X anthem 'Creep' along with industrial offerings from The Illuminati and Meegs Rascon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can play Radiohead...except these people, May 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Anyone Can Play Radiohead: A Tribute To Radiohead (Audio CD)

I must agree with the other reviewers that this tribute is terrible. After buying great tributes like the Christopher Riley piano tribute and the string quartet renditions, I thought it would be nice to hear some new versions of these songs. Let me tell you, listening to this album in lieu of Radiohead is like passing up a Picasso for a paint-by-number. This should only be bought by those who simply must have everything with the name "Radiohead" printed onto it. All else need not apply

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars they can't play radiohead, June 26, 2003

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roxy (leeds, uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anyone Can Play Radiohead: A Tribute To Radiohead (Audio CD)

being a massive radiohead fan for many years i bought this cd hoping it would do justice to the band... oh how wrong i was. this is shocking. it takes the soul out of the songs that are the soundtrack to my life and the bands featured don't seem to be able to pull off the sentiment in the songs, which in my opinion is more important than being stylish and avant guard. these songs deserve better. if i hadn't heard the originals, the album would be ok, but if your a passionate radiohead follower i suggest you don't taint your enjoyment by listening to this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Plastic Mutilations, July 2, 2001

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Sam Nagasaki (Natick, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anyone Can Play Radiohead: A Tribute To Radiohead (Audio CD)

There are several standout tracks on here. I am a Radiohead fanatic and last month i got Plastic Mutilations and was very upset and approached this with caution. I was very surprised. This tribute is alot more of what Radiohead fans would be looking for. As a record there are alot of good tracks, and some bad ones as well. All in all a strong effort. If you were put off by Amnesiacs new sound than you may find something in here to help you remember Radiohead's past CDs. ~Sam Nagaskai