Radiohead gets some Reggae flava

[Allyssa]

I'm not usually a fan of covers, but did anyone check out the new reggae rendition of Radiohead's 'Radiodread' by Easy Star All-Stars? There are a few tracks on their myspace page, that aren't too bad. Thoughts?

[DudeAsInCool]

I'm not usually a fan of covers, but did anyone check out the new reggae rendition of Radiohead's 'Radiodread' by Easy Star All-Stars? There are a few tracks on their myspace page, that aren't too bad. Thoughts?

Hi Allyssa--welcome to Beatking. Can you provide a link to their MySpace page--I'd like to give them a listen

[Allyssa]

I had to do a myspace search for easy all star records.. here is the link:

http://www.myspace.com/easystar

Also found a few samples at:

http://www.giantstep.net/releases/1072

Good stuff

[DudeAsInCool]

Following the success of 'Dub Side of The Moon' (a reggae adaptation of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'), which has been on Billboard's Reggae Chart for three years and counting, Easy Star Records brings 'Radiodread,' a complete reggae version of Radiohead's 'OK Computer,' a project two years in the making.

'Radiodread' draws out the universal messages in Radiohead's masterpiece, which speaks to the need to create spiritual human interactions in the face of cold technology and soul-crushing routine. Easy Star's Lem Oppenheimer attests, "Reggae music, born in opposition to colonial oppression, conveys hope in the bleakest moments. Likewise, there is humor and hope in the voices of 'OK Computer's' lyrics and that's where we found the deepest connections with the reggae spirit."

I remember these guys now - its good stuff, indeed. Thanx for the heads up!

[Allyssa]

I remember these guys now - its good stuff, indeed. Thanx for the heads up!

Pretty interesting article posted here, www.giantstep.net/news/237, that is worth a read. Interesting to see why they chose Radiohead to cover as well as some of the set backs they went through.

- a

[KiwiCoromandel]

good article allyssa......interesting to check out toots and the maytals involvment in the project..he`s legendary mate...thanx... :)

[method77]

have to check this out

[Allyssa]

good article allyssa......interesting to check out toots and the maytals involvment in the project..he`s legendary mate...thanx... :)

Right now feeling "Karma Police" with Citizen Cope and believe it or not, "Fitter Happier," since it maintains its weirdness.