Northern Wish Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Anyone following this? I can't imagine how much work it took to narrow it down to 500 just to start the rankings. Top 50 and up to #1 posted tomorrow and Friday...www.pitchfork.comEx:59. Radiohead"Pyramid Song"[Capitol; 2001]Anything but effete following the immortal one-two of OK Computer and Kid A, Radiohead returned with a record of Kid A session cuts that included this, an absolutely singular track in a catalog with no shortage of standouts. "Pyramid Song" is at once a travelers' song for those skirting the outer reaches of consciousness (note the aquatic imagery), a nostalgic ode to a dystopian future ("astral cars"), and the slurred, drunken waltz of the damned (that piano). One can't help but marvel at how the boys' talents come together on this one, too; budding composer Jonny Greenwood's orchestral arrangement is impeccable, Nigel Godrich's sonic touches as producer have seldom been so essential, and Phil Selway's drumming practically conjures a mist of eerie intrigue around the whole thing. Perhaps most of all, "Pyramid Song" testifies that no matter how far-flung Thom Yorke's state of feeling, Radiohead are ever capable of bringing us to feel it too. --Matthew Solarski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 A list of lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I like that you can stream a piece of the songs to get the flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I can't believe they actually attempted to rank songs 500-101. What's the difference between 431 and 432?? hahaTwo of my three "sure picks" for the top 10 showed up in the 50-21 batch today (Boy From School, Since U Been Gone). Hey Ya is the best I can come up with for a prediction for #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem should be up there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Fight Test- FLaming Pips, Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand, Fans- Kings of Leon, Seven Nation Army- White Stripes, Float On- Modest Mouse, The Underdog and Doncha Wanna- Spoon, and maybe even Stuck Between Stations- Hold Steady would be in my Top list of the Pitchfork variety.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Isn't Schwa the greatest for that link of lists!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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