New Radiohead album this week

It's out this Saturday, let the touring begin  ;D

http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/02/14/radiohead-to-release-eighth-album-king-of-limbs-this-saturday/

Does anyone on this board have access to large explosive devices that could be used to render Jiffy Lube Live incapable of hosting a future Radiohead show?

Ah Whippy, you were caught in that debacle out there a few years ago? My wife made it through somehow. I didn't bother going.

I really hope the new album is better than 'In Rainbows'. They are a band I really loved for years, but that one really turned me off. To such a degree I almost can't get excited about this new one.

I wouldn't mind if they don't tour the US until the Fall so we get arenas instead of amps

I hear Bull Run's available…

fatskippy wrote:
I wouldn't mind if they don't tour the US until the Fall so we get arenas instead of amps

just means that the roof of the verizon center will cave in just before their show.

Maybe Dar?  ;D

The only place that should be considered for a Radiohead show in this area is Merriweather.

Think about it. Their Merriweather show was the only one in the area that was not attacked by massive deluges. In fact, it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Apparently, it pleases the Weather gods by paying homage to them.

Merri + weather = Merriweather for Radiohead. 

Seth, you have no choice. It is your only option. The Weather gods will be pleased and you shall be blessed.

Jaguar wrote:
The only place that should be considered for a Radiohead show in this area is Merriweather.

Think about it. Their Merriweather show was the only one in the area that was not attacked by massive deluges. In fact, it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Apparently, it pleases the Weather gods by paying homage to them.

Merri + weather = Merriweather for Radiohead. 

Seth, you have no choice. It is your only option. The Weather gods will be pleased and you shall be blessed.

I was there at the Merriweather show, were you Jagy?  ;D

blipvurt wrote:
Ah Whippy, you were caught in that debacle out there a few years ago? My wife made it through somehow. I didn't bother going.

I really hope the new album is better than 'In Rainbows'. They are a band I really loved for years, but that one really turned me off. To such a degree I almost can't get excited about this new one.

Yes, caught in it and never got in.  I was living in North Carolina for the Amnesiac tour and arbitrarily decided on going to Atlanta instead of Manassas/Bull Run to catch that tour.  Very happy with that decision in retrospect.  Hopefully the band understands their bad juju with Northern VA at this point and will avoid it in favor of DC/Maryland.

I'm totally with you on "In Rainbows".  I know alot of people love it, but to me it felt like the first Radiohead record that brought absolutely nothing new to the table in terms of their sound/style.

if i hear one more person say, "my iron lung" is my favourite . . . i'll sick my cats upon them.

Having to buy Radiohead tickets on ticketfly would give me nightmares

wml7 wrote:

Jaguar wrote:
The only place that should be considered for a Radiohead show in this area is Merriweather.

Think about it. Their Merriweather show was the only one in the area that was not attacked by massive deluges. In fact, it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Apparently, it pleases the Weather gods by paying homage to them.

Merri + weather = Merriweather for Radiohead. 

Seth, you have no choice. It is your only option. The Weather gods will be pleased and you shall be blessed.

I was there at the Merriweather show, were you Jagy?  ;D

No, I wasn't there. Was supposed to see them on the 2nd Bull Run day that was wisely cancelled. It's just that I get a kick out of observing their weather history in this area.

I still think that the Mid Atlantic tv stations should put a little Radiohead icon in the corner of their screens warning the locals of a Radiohead alert. You know, like they do for other hazardous weather warnings.

I walked into Bull Run right before it started raining. 

Saw them at Merriweather.  Loved it.  Agreed that's where they should play!

I was at the Merriweather show - was a good 'un.

Was also at Bull Run when the sky opened up and they sent us all back out to sit in our cars. That sucked.

I like the Radiohead weather icon idea.

The Bristow show in 08 was the most miserable experience before and after the show. But the show itself - especially the setlist - was fucking on point.

unlike 98% of people at the show, our bristow'08 was pretty manageable.  we left DC early and got there just as the deluge started, then partied 2+ hours in the car (visibility through the downpour: 4 to 5 feet).  once inside we got better seats b/c a bunch of people didn't show up.  we left during the last song, booked it to the car and were among the first people out the door.  had zero probs exiting the parking lot and getting on to I-66. the real savior was that there were 5 of us in the car: they gave us primo car-pool parking about 150 feet from the gate.  yes, we were lucky too - felt like we were consistently a half-step ahead of disaster.

Had the exact same experience as sweetcell, left early, partied in the car, free VIP parking for carpooling, etc etc.  Luckily I was in the pit, had some friends in the lawn and they left early as they couldn't take it anymore.  I wonder what % of people in the lawn made it all the way through the show.

I haven't seen Radiohead since they played the 930 club in 98, nor do I plan to.  Thanks again Seth!

Bonnaroo lineup should be released tomorrow.  Hopefully there is a leak tonight but could Radiohead be on the lineup?  ;D