Released 20 years ago
Radiodread
Easy Star All-Stars · 2006
65 min · 14 tracks · reggae
A reggae reinterpretation of Radiohead's work, blending laid-back grooves with lush instrumentation and thoughtful arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Paranoid Android — The track transforms Radiohead's complex original into a flowing reggae groove, maintaining its emotional intensity while offering a fresh rhythmic perspective.
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Karma Police — This rendition captures the haunting essence of the original while infusing it with smooth basslines and a laid-back vibe that enhances its themes of disillusionment.
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Exit Music (for a Film) — The reinterpretation highlights the song's melancholic narrative through soulful vocals and rich instrumental layers, creating a poignant reggae atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Radiodread effectively blends reggae with Radiohead's music, showcasing thoughtful arrangements and strong craftsmanship.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a steady reggae rhythm, with prominent bass lines and offbeat guitar strumming that reinterprets the original melodies.
- Several tracks incorporate additional instrumentation, such as horns and keyboards, which enrich the sound without overwhelming the core reggae style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- vibrant groove exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Radiodread is the second album by Easy Star All-Stars, released in 2006 following their successful debut Dub Side of the Moon. By this time, they had established a niche for themselves in the reggae genre by reimagining iconic rock albums as reggae tributes, expanding their audience and solidifying their innovative approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Abyssinians· SOJA· Groundation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Airbag 5:00
- 2 Paranoid Android 6:27
- 3 Subterranean Homesick Alien 4:41
- 4 Exit Music (for a Film) 4:23
- 5 Let Down 4:44
- 6 Karma Police 4:48
- 7 Fitter Happier 2:20
- 8 Electioneering 4:34
- 9 Climbing Up the Walls 4:56
- 10 No Surprises 4:02
- 11 Lucky 5:45
- 12 The Tourist 4:07
- 13 Exit Music (for a Dub) 4:39
- 14 An Airbag Saved My Dub 4:50
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