Anyone Can Play Guitar (Nick Kindelsperger and Austin Diaz)
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| 18 Jun 2024 | 34. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 1 | 00:41:47 | |
It's the last Radiohead album. Is this the last season? Before Nick and Austin contemplate what that means, they discuss why so many metal bands need to cover "Burn the Witch." Nick loses it a bit on "Daydreaming," while Austin gets to pine about Amnesiac again. Thanks for listening.
5:00 - "Burn the Witch" 17:30 - "Daydreaming" 32:40 - "Decks Dark" "Burn The Witch" cello cover by Break of Reality "Burn The Witch" cover by London Cello Quartet "Burn the Witch" cover by The Fantasy Orchestra "Burn the Witch" cover by Atomic Tom "Burn the Witch" cover by 5th PROJEKT "Burn the Witch" cover by Johari "Burn the Witch" cover by Leo Moracchioli "Burn The Witch" live at Lollapalooza 29/07/2016 (Chicago) | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | 18. Radiohead's Amnesiac Part 1: "Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box," "Pyramid Song," "Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors," and "You and Whose Army" | 00:46:29 | |
In this week's contentious episode, the two dig into Amnesiac. Austin makes the case that this album is actually better than Kid A, while Nick calls "Packt" Radiohead's least impressive opening track. The majority of time is spent analyzing "Pyramid Song," which leads to a discussion of everything from "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" to Doctor Who. Plus, they manage to discuss The Lord of the Rings and the Holy Roman Empire. Songs Discussed: 6:00 - "Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box" 13:33 - "Pyramid Song" 28:04 - "Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors" 36:10 - "You and Whose Army" Early live version of "Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box" "Packt Like Sardines" from 2012 Ed's diary from December 9th, 1999 What Time Signature is Radiohead’s 'Pyramid Song' in? "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" lyrics "Siddhartha: An Indian Poem" by Hermann Hesse Brent DiCrescenzo's review of Kid A by Radiohead "Pulk/Pull (True Love Waits Version)" Taylor Swift vs. Nine Inch Nails - Shake It Off (The Perfect Drug) Carly Rae Jepsen vs. Nine Inch Nails "Call Me A Hole" | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | 38. Ranking the Best Radiohead Songs, Albums, and B-Sides | 02:01:57 | |
It's the big one. After more than three years of learning every Radiohead song on guitar, Nick and Austin spend a few hours ranking their favorite albums, b-sides, and songs. They even find time to pick out the worst songs in the catalog, in case you want to know how they both feel about "I'm A Wicked Child." Along the way, Nick mentions the unconscious more than he should, and Austin talks trash about "Optimistic" again. Thanks for listening. But is this the end? 1:32 - A discussion about learning each album on guitar 12:50 - The Best Radiohead Albums 34:00 - The Worst Radiohead Songs 47:10 - A concise history of Radiohead b-sides 50:25 - The Best Radiohead B-Sides 1:01:40 - The Best Radiohead Songs | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | 11. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 4: "Climbing Up the Walls," "No Surprises," "Lucky," and "The Tourist" | 00:44:04 | |
After twenty years of contentious debate, Nick and Austin tackle "Climbing Up the Walls." Will Austin finally convince Nick that it's the best song on OK Computer, or will learning it on guitar diminish the appeal? Also, Nick admits to loving The Beach Boys, while Austin explains why sad songs make him happy. Look out for a surprising Pearl Jam connection, too. But the episode begins with their favorite game of Spot the Alternative Rock Riff. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anyonecanplayguitarpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyonecanplayr1 Songs Discussed: 5:50 - "Climbing Up the Walls" 16:10 - "No Surprises" 26:20 - "Lucky" 31:55 - "The Tourist" | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | 1. Radiohead's Drill EP | 00:45:41 | |
Ready to learn every Radiohead song on guitar? Nick and Austin set up the rules, and then dig into the band's first official release, the Drill EP. Released in 1992, the four songs cover a range of different styles, though it quickly becomes clear that some work better than others. Austin has harsh words for two of the tracks, while Nick admits to playing the most profane one at a church function when he was a teenager. Songs Discussed: 6:18 - "Prove Yourself" 15:35 - "Stupid Car" 21:13 - "You" 32:30 - "Thinking About You" | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | 22. Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Part 1: "2 + 2 = 5," "Sit Down. Stand Up," "Sail to the Moon," and "Backdrifts" | 00:43:37 | |
Have you been paying attention? Nick and Austin attempt to make sense of Radiohead's messy and slightly political sixth album, Hail to the Thief. Both had troubled experiences with the album when it was released in 2003, but will learning all the songs on guitar help them appreciate it? Nick catches up on George Orwell's "1984," while Austin ponders if Yorke actually sang "the raindrops" every single time in "Sit Down. Stand Up." Songs Discussed: 10:36 - "2 + 2 = 5" 21:20 - "Sit Down. Stand Up" 27:35 - "Sail to the Moon" 35:51 - "Backdrifts" "Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead" by Brad Osborn Ph.D. George Orwell "The Road to Wigan Pier" Revelation 3:16, New International Version | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | 13. Radiohead's OK Computer B-Sides and OKNOTOK | 00:46:18 | |
To cap off season 2, Nick and Austin tackle the remaining OK Computer b-sides, coming up with a grand theory to explain why some of these songs aren't as impressive as b-sides from The Bends. The two also have very conflicting feelings about the three "new" songs that showed up on OKNOTOK, the 20th anniversary edition of OK Computer. Did the band rerecord them in 2015? Fortunately, the episode ends with the OK Computer awards, where they get to select their favorite songs. Songs Discussed: 4:00 - "Lull" 7:33 - "How I Made My Millions" 12:20 - "I Promise" 18:20 - "Lift" 25:17 - "Man of War" 29:20 - The OK Computer Awards The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Nick: "Paranoid Android" Austin: "Let Down" The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Austin: "Climbing Up the Walls" Nick: "Let Down" The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Nick: "The Tourist" Austin: "No Surprises" and "Subterranean Homesick Alien" The "Million Dollar Question" Award: Best B-Side Nick: "Lift" (Minidisc Version) and "Palo Alto" Austin: "Palo Alto" Pitchfork's review of OKNOTOK, including mention of "I Promise" "Man of War" on "Meeting People is Easy" Billie Eilish's "No Time To Die" James Bond theme song Radiohead's cover of "Nobody Does it Better" | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | 20. Radiohead's Amnesiac, Part 3: "Hunting Bears," "Like Spinning Plates," and "Life in a Glasshouse" | 00:46:47 | |
Is someone listening in? Today, we round out our discussion on Amnesiac. We find a surprising Brian Eno connection on "Hunting Bears," before spending an inordinate amount of time on "Like Spinning Plates" and "Life in a Glasshouse." Austin finally listens to early Louis Armstrong, while Nick admits to enjoying the music from the latest pop sensation. Plus, we pick out our favorite tracks from the album. Songs Discussed: 3:08 - "Hunting Bears" 12:16 - "Like Spinning Plates" 25:28 - "Life in a Glasshouse" 37:36 - Amnesiac Awards "Everything in Its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead" by Brad Osborn Radiohead" "Modified Bear" logo Ear Training with the Music of Radiohead on JSTOR Olivia Rodrigo Adds Paramore to Songwriting Credits on ‘Good 4 U’ “Like Spinning Plates” reversed Live version of “Like Spinning Plates” "The Windows Of The World" by Isaac Hayes from Live at the Sahara "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr “West End Blues” by Louis Armstrong “St. James Infirmary” by Louis Armstrong “Life in a Glasshouse” on Meeting People is Easy The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin - “Like Spinning Plates” Nick - “Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors” The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Nick - “Pyramid Song” Austin - “Pyramid Song” The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Austin - “Life in a Glasshouse” Nick - “Life in a Glasshouse” | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | 7. Radiohead's The Bends B-Sides | 00:48:59 | |
With The Bends out of the way, the two wade through the remaining B-sides, a trove of recordings that find the band alternating between some of its most experimental and straightforward songs to date. Austin breaks down a couple of Johnny's guitar solos, while Nick frets about Yorke's latest anti-car track. The two also discuss the history of cursing in Radiohead's catalog. The episode ends with The Bends Awards, where they pick their favorite songs of the period. Songs Discussed: 1:42 - "How Can You Be Sure" 7:23 - "Killer Cars" 10:53 - "Maquiladora" 17:43 - "Talk Show Host" 25:05 - "Molasses" 28:00 - "India Rubber" 30:47 - "Banana Co" 35:20 - "Bishop's Robes" 37:58 - The Bends Awards The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin: "My Iron Lung" Nick: "(Nice Dream)" The "Creep" Award: The Begrudgingly Best Song Nick: "Fake Plastic Trees" Austin: "Fake Plastic Trees" The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Austin: "Black Star" Nick: "Planet Telex" The "Million Dollar Question" Award: Best B-Side Nick: "Talk Show Host" Austin: "Trickster" | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | 25. Radiohead's Com Lag EP | 00:49:40 | |
Thought Nick and Austin were too rough on "Hail to the Thief"? Just wait until they make their way through the "Com Lag" EP, which collects the b-sides from the era. How bad does it get? Let's just say that both find songs that they dislike more than "Pop is Dead." Nick sticks up for one track, while Austin talks about how much he loves the blues. Finally, they have the "Hail to the Thief" awards, though a certain single steals the show. Songs Discussed: 2:45 - "Paperbag Writer" 10:50 - "I am a Wicked Child" 16:10 - "I am Citizen Insane" 20:25 - "Gagging Order" 28:27 - Where Bluebirds Fly 36:45 - "I Want None of This" Original Pitchfork review of Com Lag Pitchfork review of the deluxe version of "Hail to Thief" The Beatles "Paperback Writer" Reddit fan ratings of "Hail to the Thief" songs "Help!: A Day in the Life" charity album The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Nick - “There, There” Austin - “There, There” The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Austin - “There, There”; Otherwise favorite, "I Will" Nick - “There, There”; Otherwise favorite, "Scatterbrain" The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin - “Scatterbrain” Nick - “There, There”, "Scatterbrain" | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | 35. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 2 | 00:38:03 | |
35. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 2 Before realizing that they host a Radiohead podcast, the two give their thoughts on the latest by Taylor Swift. Will Austin check out of this album after the fourth track? Can Nick figure out the proper length of delay to perform the guitar pattern for Identikit? 4:50 - "Desert Island Disk" 13:00 - "Ful Stop" 21:30 - "Glass Eyes" 27:24 - "Identikit" Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department Austin's desert island discs: "Apologies to Queen Mary" by Wolf Parade, "Alice" by Tom Waits, "The White Album" by The Beatles, "Vitalogy" by Pearl Jam, "Either, Or" by Eliot Smith. Nick's Desert Island Discs: "Mellon Colland the Infinite Sadness" by Smashing Pumpkins, "In a Silent Way" by Miles Davis, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles, "Moondance" by Van Morrison, and "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye West. | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | 31. Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Part 2: "Lotus Flower," "Codex," "Give Up The Ghost," and "Separator" | 00:46:12 | |
How does everyone feel about Thom's unique dance moves in the "Lotus Flower" music video? Nick and Austin discuss that important topic while briefly touching on 90s-era Christian rock music and Homer's "Odyssey." Will they agree with the consensus that the album's second, slower second half is better than the more rhythmic first half? Or will they find a way to disagree with that narrative? 1:12 - "Lotus Flower" 21:15 - "Codex" 30:12 - "Give Up the Ghost" 38:00 - "Separator" "Lotus Flower" From the Basement "Moon on a Stick" from a Fist of Fun Radiohead - The "Worst Possible Setlist" (r/radiohead) | |||
| 09 May 2023 | 28. Radiohead's In Rainbows, part 3: "House of Cards," "Jigsaw Falling Into Place," and "Videotape" | 00:46:46 | |
Before Nick and Austin reach the pearly gates, they first have to make it through the last three songs on In Rainbows. Things start off strangely, with Prince-like lyrics and mentions of wife-swapping. That's before Nick says the word "love" about 100 times and Austin brings up death again. Along the way, they struggle to pronounce Mephistopheles and discuss the Nietzschean concept of Eternal Return. Join the discussion on Facebook. Songs Discussed: 1:40 - "House of Cards" 15:55 - "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 25:40 - "Videotape" "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" music video "This Charming Man" by The Smiths The secret rhythm behind Radiohead's "Videotape" "After Life" by Hirokazu Kore-eda | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 | 14. Kid A Mnesia Bonus Episode: "If You Say the Word" | 00:20:51 | |
Bonus mini episode! Radiohead is getting ready to release Kid A Mnesia, a deluxe version of Kid A and Amnesiac, which also includes a brand new album of alternate versions and outtakes. The first song released from the project, the haunting "If You Say the Word," leads them on a discussion of Neil Young and Dante. Plus, the two discuss how they'll even be able to do a next season, considering that many of the songs on the next two albums don't have guitars. Song Discussed: 6:30 - "If You Say the Word" "If You Say the Word" music video "Rabbit in the Headlights" by Unkle "Needle and the Damage Done" by Neil Young Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | 16. Radiohead's Kid A Part 2: "How to Disappear Completely," "Treefingers," "Optimistic," and "In Limbo" | 00:43:15 | |
The descent into the unconscious continues with a look at Kid A's eclectic middle. Austin escapes reality with "How to Disappear Completely," while Nick finds a way to quote James Joyce twice. They discuss the use of ambient tracks in the rock canon, and ponder if Led Zeppelin was ruined for Austin by the hilariously campy film, "The Song Remains the Same." Along the way they briefly debate how time flows and how to find Kid A's secret booklet. Songs Discussed: 1:25 - "How to Disappear Completely" 16:02 - "Treefingers" 25:40 - "Optimistic" 36:12 - "In Limbo" Ultimate Guitar for Treefingers The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" That Pedal Show - A Conversation With Ed O'Brien Of Radiohead "Ambient 1: Music for Airports" by Brian Eno "Ambient 4: On Land" by Brian Eno "Selected Ambient Works Volume II" by Aphex Twin Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains the Same" | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | 37. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool B-Sides | 00:37:36 | |
With the main album out of the way, Nick and Austin dig into the meager leftovers of A Moon Shaped Pool. Austin geeks out about 90s movie soundtracks, before bringing up the inspirational American football movie, Rudy. For some reason, Nick talks about the charity single, "We Are The World." Then they both debate the fundamental nature of the b-side, and whether one song released without a single can even qualify. 1:00 - "Ill Wind" 7:45 - "Spectre" "True Love Waits" original version from Brussels "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon Radiohead cover of "Nobody Does It Better" "Big Boots (Man of War)" by Radiohead in "Meeting People is Easy" Sam Smith "Writing's On The Wall" (from Spectre) Did Sam Smith copy 'Earth Song' in 'Writing's On The Wall'? Songs in the Key of X: Music from and Inspired by the X-Files The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Austin - “Identikit” Nick - “Daydreaming” The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Nick - “Daydreaming" Austin - “Present Tense" The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin - “Decks Dark” Nick - “Present Tense" | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | 9. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 2: "Airbag," "Subterranean Homesick Alien" and "Exit Music" | 00:40:33 | |
Everything's off kilter this week, as Nick and Austin discuss "Airbag," "Subterranean Homesick Alien," and "Exit Music." Both gush over Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo and Juliet," while failing to even mention Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues." Austin tries to get into some Miles Davis, while Nick repeatedly gets the title of Sogyal Rinpoche's The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying wrong. (He's very sorry.) But first, Austin sees if Nick remembers how to play some songs we've already discussed. If you enjoy what you're hearing, please rate and review us. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Songs Discussed: 5:00 - "Airbag" 20:00 - "Subterranean Homesick Alien" 29:15 - "Exit Music" | |||
| 28 Sep 2021 | 12. Radiohead's "Airbag / How Am I Driving?" EP | 00:45:09 | |
With OK Computer finished, it's time to dig into the b-sides, starting with the "Airbag / How Am I Driving" EP. This Grammy-nominated collection features a wide range of material. While some are still beloved, the two find that others haven't held up as well as they had hoped. Austin thinks "Polyethylene Part 1" is one of the best 30 seconds of Radiohead's catalog, while Nick thinks that "Part 2" might be the worst song they've done since Pablo Honey. Plus, stick around for a brief U2 tangent. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anyonecanplayguitarpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyonecanplayr1 Songs Discussed: 1:14 - "Pearly" 11:05 - "Meeting in the Aisle" 16:55 - "A Reminder" 20:33 - "Polyethylene (Parts 1 & 2)" 30:20 - "Melatonin" 35:08 - "Palo Alto" Thom stops a live version of "Pearly" "Pearly" on "Meeting People is Easy" U2's "Numb," back when the group still took chances | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | 2. Radiohead's Pablo Honey, Part 1 | 00:46:32 | |
Is Radiohead's 1993 debut album an underappreciated gem or a blemish on an otherwise spotless discography? The two make their way through the first half, where they drop some surprisingly strong opinions about the band's most popular song, which may lead to an unprecedented amount of hate mail. Along the way, Austin ponders whether "The Air I Breathe" has creepier lyrics than "Creep." Nick becomes despondent while describing his least favorite track. Songs Discussed: 5:35 - "You" 6:05 - "Creep" 22:33 - "How Do You" 25:47 - "Stop Whispering" 31:40 - "Thinking About You" 33:30 - "Anyone Can Play Guitar" 40:22 - "Ripcord" | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | 19. Radiohead's Amnesiac Part 2: "I Might Be Wrong," "Knives Out," "Morning Bell/Amnesiac," and "Dollars and Cents" | 00:48:53 | |
Austin and Nick square off again, as they break down the middle of Amnesiac. Nick, once again, starts the episode by stating that the first song sounds like a demo, while Austin tries to convince Nick that this version of "Morning Bell" is better than the one on Kid A. Along the way, the two discuss the legendary Morrissey Night at Sway in Manhattan, before examining how the lyrics of "Knives Out" were inspired by a British TV show. But the show starts with another round of Name That Alternative Rock Riff. Songs discussed: 6:20 - “I Might Be Wrong” 15:40 - “Knives Out” 36:47 - “Morning Bell/Amnesiac” 42:55 - “Dollars and Cents” Live version of “I Might Be Wrong” Original Pitchfork review of Amnesiac "Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead" by Brad Osborn Ph.D. “The Headmaster Ritual” by The Smiths “Knives Out” video by Michel Gondry First performance of “Knives Out” "This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century" by Steven Hyden Reddit post about "Knives Out" lyrics in Silent Witness | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | 32: Radiohead's The King of Limbs B-Sides | 00:46:49 | |
"The King of Limbs" might have been a meager album, but there are plenty of b-sides to discuss. Will Austin and Nick create a fantasy version of the album, or admit that these extras don't fit? Nick finally gets to geek out about supercolliders, while Austin goes on about trees. They finish by picking the best songs of the era. Join the discussion on Facebook. 1:23 - "Harry Patch (In Memory Of)" 8:30 - "These Are My Twisted Words" 15:30 - "Supercollider" 19:45 - "The Butcher" 22:20 - "The Daily Mail" 28:40 - "Staircase" Remembrance: Harry Patch recalls the trenches Artwork for "These Are My Twisted Words" The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Nick - “Lotus Flower” Austin - “Lotus Flower” The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Austin - “Feral" Nick - “Feral" The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin - “Bloom” Nick - “Little By Little" | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | 33: Radiohead's Pablo Honey B-Sides | 00:33:56 | |
This week, we're stepping back in time. After getting teased for years by Austin, Nick finally learns all the Pablo Honey b-sides. Needless to say, taking up some of their earliest tracks after "The King of Limbs" was quite strange for both. Will they find some hidden gems or spend the whole time trashing "Pop is Dead" again? 2:07 - "Inside My Head" 8:48 - "Million Dollar Question" 13:28 - "Yes I Am" 18:05 - "Faithless the Wonderboy" 22:12 - "Coke Babies" 28:12 - "Pop is Dead" Rites Of Spring - "For Want Of" "Inside My Head" live at Reading 1994 The Offspring - "Come Out And Play" | |||
| 11 May 2021 | 4. Radiohead's My Iron Lung EP | 00:46:44 | |
This seven song EP came out one year after Pablo Honey, but almost sounds like a completely different band. Nick and Austin gush over the various guitar lines on the title track, before finding comfort in Yorke's new terrifying lyrical style. Austin admits to playing one song constantly for over twenty years, while Nick manages to come up with at least one negative thing to say. Songs Discussed: 2:22 - "My Iron Lung" 14:08 - "Trickster" 21:00 - "Lewis (Mistreated)" 25:55 - "Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong" 30:01 - "Permanent Daylight" 34:22 - "Lozenge of Love" 39:20 - "You Never Wash Up After Yourself" | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | 23. Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Part 2: "Go to Sleep," "Where I End and You Begin," "We Suck Young Blood," "The Gloaming," and "There, There" | 00:48:31 | |
Will Austin and Nick finally find a song on "Hail to the Thief" that they love, or will the disappointment continue? Things certainly don't start well, as Austin briefly considers giving up on the whole project. Fortunately, they both persevere and eventually stumble onto one of their favorite songs. Along the way, they discuss New Order, Fiona Apple, and "Gulliver's Travels." Songs Discussed: 3:10 - "Go to Sleep" 8:52 - "Where I End and You Begin" 15:17 - "We Suck Young Blood" 23:32 - "The Gloaming" 32:09 - "There There" Fiona Apple "Across the Universe" music video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson "This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century" by Steven Hyden | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | 21. Radiohead's Amnesiac B-Sides | 00:45:12 | |
So far, Nick and Austin have been split on Radiohead's b-sides, struggling with Pablo Honey and OK Computer offerings, but loving the playfulness of the tracks orbiting around The Bends. Where will the Amnesiac b-sides land? Topics this week include Phil Collins, T.S. Eliot and the banking system. They end season three by discussing Kid Amnesia, the recently released deluxe album, which came with a bonus disc of unreleased tracks. Songs Discussed: 3:42 - "The Amazing Sounds Of Orgy" 8:10 - "Trans-Atlantic Drawl" 12:02 - "Fast-Track" 15:04 - "Kinetic" 18:16 - "Cuttooth" 25:06 - "Worrywort" 29:23 - "Fog" 32:08 - "If You Say the Word" 33:19 - "Follow Me Around" "The Amazing Sounds of Orgy" live on Austin City Limits "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | 10. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 3: "Let Down," "Karma Police," "Fitter Happier," and "Electioneering" | 00:46:43 | |
It's a dramatic episode this week, as Nick and Austin dig into "Let Down," "Karma Police," "Fitter Happier," and "Electioneering." Will their friendship survive after they get into a heated disagreement about one of Radiohead's most popular songs? Austin also lays out his grand theory about why he loves songs that sound like they were written on the couch, while skewering the idea that it’s possible for machines to measure sadness. Nick, once again, talks an awful lot about The Beatles, and then reveals his least favorite song on the album. If you enjoy what you're hearing, please rate and review us. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anyonecanplayguitarpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyonecanplayr1 Songs Discussed: 2:09 - "Let Down" 21:21 - "Karma Police" 31:40 - "Fitter Happier" 37:02 - "Electioneering" | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | 17. Radiohead's Kid A Part 3: "Idioteque," "Morning Bell," and "Motion Picture Soundtrack" | 00:46:50 | |
Nick and Austin don't need too much wine or sleeping pills to get through the last songs on Kid A. Just get ready for a discussion of old IBM computers, Wagner operas, and Bo Burnham. Nick forces Austin to listen to "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," while they both rave about Alice Coltrane. For some inexplicable reason, the 1997 film Titanic comes up. They end the podcast with their Kid A Awards. Songs Discussed: 2:05 - "Idioteque" 18:08 - "Morning Bell" 27:30 - "Motion Picture Soundtrack" 40:30 - The Kid A Awards "Tristan und Isolde" by Richard Wagner "Idioteque" live at Glastonbury "Short Piece" by Arthur Kreiger Radiohead parody by Reggie Watts How Reggie Watts Makes Music in Vulture Judgment of Solomon in 1 Kings 3:16-28 Acoustic version of Motion Picture Soundtrack Alice Coltrane – Journey In Satchidananda "I'll never let go" in Titanic Westworld's Motion Picture Soundtrack Cover Motion Picture Soundtrack at a funeral
The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Austin: "Idioteque" Nick: "Kid A" The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Nick: "Kid A" and "Idioteque" Austin: "Everything In Its Right Place" The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin: "In Limbo" Nick: "In Limbo" and "Treefingers" | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 26: Radiohead's In Rainbows, part 1: "15 Step," "Bodysnatchers," and "Nude" | 00:44:51 | |
You don't have to pay anything to listen to Nick and Austin discuss Radiohead's beloved 2007 album, In Rainbows. Just prepare yourself for some enthusiastic diatribes about terminally climatic song forms and Colin's bass playing. Austin admits to stopping his car in the middle of the street when he first heard "15 Step," while Nick can't stop thinking of Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk." Thanks for listening to season 5. Join the discussion on Facebook. Songs Discussed: 6:45 - "15 Step" 21:10 - "Bodysnatchers" 30:03 - "Nude" Radiohead's In Rainbows screenshot "Pay what you want" Brad Osborn's "Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead" Radiohead - 15 Step Live (Grammy's 2009) Feat. Usc Trojan Marching Band USC Trojan Marching Band + Radiohead @ 2009 Grammys | Behind the Scenes Subverting the Verse–Chorus Paradigm: Terminally Climactic Forms in Recent Rock Music Brad Osborn The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | 36. Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Part 3 | 00:51:24 | |
They've reached the end of A Moon Shaped Pool. Will Nick convince Austin that this is an underappreciated classic, or will Austin spend the whole time saying negative things about "The Numbers?" Nick brings up The Beatles again, before pledging his love for Paul McCartney. Finally, the two spend a good twenty minutes discussing "True Love Waits." 1:50 - "The Numbers" 11:45 - "Present Tense" 19:40 - "Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief" 27:30 - "True Love Waits" Radiohead - "The Numbers" Jonny, Thom & a CR78 Learn to play "Stairway to Heaven"'s interlude section Beyoncé with Jack White - "Don't Hurt Yourself" John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band - "Power to the People" Paul McCartney - "Long Haired Lady" Radiohead - "Present Tense" Jonny, Thom & a CR78 Radiohead - "True Love Waits" 12/5/95 Luna Theatre, Belgium Drum heavy version of "True Love Waits" from OK Computer sessions AI version of a theoretical full-band version from around 1996 Nearly two hours of different versions of "True Love Waits" Radiohead - "True Love Piano" tape loop version from OK Computer sessions Pulk/Pull (True Love Waits Version) from Kid A Mnesia Acoustic version of "True Love Waits" from I Might Be Wrong News story that was supposedly the inspiration for "True Love Waits" "I Might Be Wrong: Every Radiohead Song, Ranked" from Vulture Radiohead acoustic guitar version of "True Love Waits" from 2018 | |||
| 31 Aug 2021 | 8. Radiohead's OK Computer, Part 1: "Paranoid Android" | 00:44:23 | |
Nick and Austin aren't exactly back to save the universe, but they have returned for season 2, where they'll explore Radiohead's 1997 classic, OK Computer. For the first episode, the two spend the entire time discussing one song, the album's first single, "Paranoid Android." They wonder how such a weird music video got played so much on MTV, and ponder if some commentators take the lyrics far too seriously. Austin breaks down one of his favorite guitar solos, while Nick makes his way through The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They also welcome their first special guest, Eric Evans, to discuss Colin's wild bass part. Song Discussed: "Paranoid Android" | |||
| 02 May 2023 | 27: Radiohead's In Rainbows, part 2: "Weird Fishes," "All I Need," "Faust Arp," and "Reckoner" | 00:47:29 | |
You'd be crazy not to follow along as Austin and Nick delve into the mesmerizing middle of In Rainbows. Austin feels confident that all the songs are about death, before bringing up Blues Traveler. Nick continues to find excuses to chat about R.E.M. and The Beatles. Along with loads of praise, the two do manage to pick their least favorite track of the album. The episode starts with another round of "Spot the Alternative Rock Riff." Thanks for listening to season 5. Join the discussion on Facebook. Songs Discussed: 6:25 - "Weird Fishes" 22:01 - "All I Need" 31:22 - "Faust Arp" 38:55 - "Reckoner" Thom Yorke's "Arpeggi / Weird Fishes" debut Brad Osborn, "Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead" James Doheny, "Radiohead: The Stories Behind Every Song" Ophelia by John Everett Millais Jonny Greenwood's "There Will Be Blood [Original Soundtrack]" | |||
| 04 May 2021 | 3. Radiohead's Pablo Honey, Part 2 | 00:47:32 | |
This week the two wrap up Pablo Honey by exploring the album's less discussed back half. Austin ponders why his high school band's cover of "I Can't" didn't win the talent show, while Nick contemplates how many times Radiohead can end a song by turning the guitars all the way up. Plus, the two hold a lightning round discussion for the album's mostly unloved b-sides, only to find out one of them has a secret favorite. Songs Discussed: 1:46 - "Vegetable" 8:20 - "Prove Yourself" 9:15 - "I Can't" 17:14 - "Lurgee" 22:07 - "Blow Out" 31:15 - "Coke Babies" 33:40 - "Inside My Head" 34:40 - "Million Dollar Question" 37:10 - "Yes I Am" 38:02 - "Faithless the Wonder Boy" | |||
| 25 May 2021 | 6. Radiohead's The Bends, Part 2 | 00:47:04 | |
The back half of The Bends starts off with one of Radiohead's most popular songs, though Austin ponders whether "Just" might actually be the dividing line between casual and hardcore Radiohead fans. Nick remembers when his high school teacher threw the lyrics to "Black Star" in the trash. And the two admit that their guitar skills aren't as strong as they were in college while trying to tackle "Street Spirit (Fade Out)." Songs Discussed: 2:15 - "Just" 15:12 - "My Iron Lung" 16:45 - "Bullet Proof … I Wish I Was" 23:15 - "Black Star" 30:18 - "Sulk" 34:58 - "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" | |||
| 16 May 2023 | 29. Radiohead's In Rainbows B-Sides | 00:52:32 | |
With In Rainbows over, Nick and Austin explore the polished leftovers found on the b-side disc. While a huge improvement over the Com Lag EP, the two do wonder why these songs don't stick in your head. Austin swears he'll never order bangers and mash, while Nick finds one of his least favorite songs of the project. Digressions abound, including more discussion about Seal than you'd ever imagine in a Radiohead podcast. Join the discussion on Facebook. Songs Discussed: 2:04 - "Down Is the New Up" 8:45 - "Go Slowly" 13:48 - "Last Flowers" 20:25 - "Up on the Ladder" 24:25 - "Bangers + Mash" 31:50 - "4 Minute Warning" "Down is the New Up" From the Basement performance "Becoming Radiohead" in the New Yorker by Alex Ross "Go Slowly" From the Basement performance "Last Flowers" From the Basement performance "Bangers + Mash" From the Basement performance "4 Minute Warning" live performance The "Creep" Award: The Best Song, Begrudgingly or Not Austin - “15 Step” Nick - “Weird Fishes” The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song Nick - “Nude" Austin - “Reckoner" The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song Austin - “Jigsaw Falling into Place” Nick - “Bodysnatchers" | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | 15. Radiohead's Kid A, Part 1: "Everything in its Right Place," "Kid A," and "The National Anthem" | 00:44:27 | |
Season three delves into the wilds of Radiohead's Kid A and Amnesiac. Prepare for multiple semi-serious discussions of the unconscious, the terror of fairy tales, and the late 90s phenomenon of adding a DJ to every rock band. They start by exploring the first three tracks of Kid A, but can you play any of them on guitar? Nick also tries to dispel some common narratives about Kid A, while Austin wades into the world of free jazz. Songs Discussed: 4:18 - "Everything In Its Right Place" 18:15 - "Kid A" 31:30 - "The National Anthem" Jacques Lacan "What’s so Unconscious about the Unconscious?" "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman T.S. Eliot on escaping personality "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers Kid A guitar part by Fitter Happier More Acoustic "Kid A" performed by Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers "Kid A" performed by John Mayer Anil Seth's Being You: A New Science of Consciousness | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | 30. Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Part 1: "Bloom," "Morning Mr Magpie," "Little by Little," and "Feral" | 00:48:01 | |
Austin and Nick finally tackle The King of Limbs, an album that both admit to disliking when it was released in 2011. Will learning all the songs on guitar help them understand the thorny album or will it just be a universal sigh? Nick learns about magpies, while Austin gets into ocean documentaries. Why do they spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the Counting Crows? There's only one way to find out. 7:51 - "Bloom" 19:45 - "Morning Mr Magpie" 33:08 - "Little by Little" 39:30 - "Feral" Radiohead - The King Of Limbs From The Basement (December 2011) Thom Yorke - Bloom (Live from Electric Lady Studios) Planet Earth: Blue Planet II | Radiohead & Hans Zimmer - (ocean) bloom | BBC America Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead by Brad Osborn Why Arthur Schopenhauer thought music was the greatest of all art forms "Morning Mr Magpie" Thom solo acoustic "August and Everything After" by Counting Crows "Round Here" by Counting Crows | |||
| 18 May 2021 | 5. Radiohead's The Bends, Part 1 | 00:46:31 | |
After a shockingly good EP, Radiohead is back with its first universally acclaimed album, The Bends. Nick barely keeps it together when praising "Planet Telex," while Austin admits to putting off learning "Bones" until the last minute. The two express some difficulties with the title track, which may ruin their memories of playing the song often in public during college. But first, Nick challenges Austin to a brief game of spot the alternative rock riff. Songs Discussed: 4:25 - "Planet Telex" 12:20 - "The Bends" 18:50 - "High and Dry" 26:15 - "Fake Plastic Trees" 34:15 - "Bones" 38:55 - "(Nice Dream) | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | 24. Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Part 3: "I Will", "A Punchup at a Wedding", "Myxomatosis", "Scatterbrain", and "A Wolf at the Door" | 00:38:53 | |
It's the end of Hail to the Thief, but will Nick and Austin get the flan in the face? Nick sticks up for one of the album's least-loved tracks, while Austin has sharp words for one of the most beloved. Along the way, they discuss a viral rabbit disease, Bob Dylan, and Thomas Pynchon. 1:45 - "I Will" 9:28 - "A Punchup at a Wedding" 14:55 - "Myxomatosis" 19:56 - "Scatterbrain" 27:58 - "A Wolf at the Door" Radiohead - I Will and Like Spinning Plates (reversed): I Will Like Spinning Plates Radiohead - I Will / Like Spinning Plates (Cover by Joe Edelmann ft. Lucas Vallim) "Everything in its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead" by Brad Osborn "I Will" (Los Angeles Version) House Rabbit Society definition of myxomatosis | |||