OK Computer/In Rainbows

[Sage 703]

I don't buy into the conspiracy theory of this, but it does make for a very interesting listen to mix the albums in this manner.  Give it a try, see what you think - kick on a 10 second crossfade for the full effect.
 
 http://puddlegum.net/radiohead-01-and-10
 
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 Radiohead: 01 and 10
 October 20th 2007 by Flick
 
 RadioheadTen years after OK Computer shocked the world, Radiohead released In Rainbows on October 10 (10/10). Though no one was expecting the album to be released until 2008, Radiohead announced In Rainbows just ten days in advance. In Rainbows, which consists of ten letters, has ten tracks, and would be downloadable from a rumored ten servers.
 
 Radiohead preceded the release of In Rainbows with nine cryptic messages. They repeatedly emphasized X, the Roman Numeral for ten, in phrases such as �??March Wa X�?�, and �??Xendless Xurbia�?�. The tenth message was posted on October 10 with a photo of the band drinking tea.
 
 There has been a lot of speculation over Radiohead�??s emphasis of ten surrounding the release of In Rainbows. One theory suggests that Radiohead was typifying a binary code of ones and zeros, 1010101010. This has come to be known as the Binary Theory, also called the TENspiracy by some.
 
 Puddlegum first addressed the Binary Theory in Radiohead: 1010101010. Someone associated with Thom Yorke contacted Puddlegum, sharing Thom�??s reaction to Puddlegum�??s article:
 
 �??The meaning behind all of this is right in front of our faces, we�??re just overlooking it. [Thom] has been expecting an article much like this one for a couple of years, as have I. But I�??m willing to wager he�??ll have fun waiting a few more. On the other hand, it seems to annoy him that no one �??gets it�?? yet, given the mountain of clues.�?�
 
 Ten days after our original article, we have come to believe that OK Computer and In Rainbows were meant to complement each other. During the writing and recording process of OK Computer, Radiohead used the working title of Zeros and Ones. If OK Computer is represented by 01, and In Rainbows is represented by 10, then we have 01 and 10. In binary code 01 and 10 complement each other.
 
 Consider that In Rainbows was meant to complement OK Computer, musically, lyrically, and in structure. We found that the two albums can be knit together beautifully. By combining the tracks to form one playlist, 01 and 10, we have a remarkable listening experience. The transitions between the songs are astounding, and it appears that this was done purposefully.
 
 The lyrics also seem to complement each other. There appears to be a concept flowing through the 01 and 10 playlist. Ideas in one song is picked up by the next, such as �??Pull me out of the aircrash,�?� and �??When I�??m at the pearly gates, this will be my videotape.�?�
 
 To create the 01 and 10 playlist, begin with OK Computer�??s track one, Airbag, and follow this with In Rainbow�??s track one, 15 Step. Alternate the albums, track by track, until you reach Karma Police on OK Computer, making All I Need the tenth track on the 01 and 10 playlist. Follow Karma Police with Fitter Happier from OK Computer, for tracks eleven and twelve. These two tracks act as a bridge between the first ten and the following ten tracks on the 01 and 10 playlist. Then continue to alternate the albums again, picking up with Faust Arp on In Rainbows, with Electioneering on OK Computer as the following track.
 
 Radiohead - 01 and 10 playlist:
 1. Airbag (OK Computer)
 2. 15 Step (In Rainbows)
 3. Paranoid Android (OK Computer)
 4. Bodysnatchers (In Rainbows)
 5. Subterranean Homesick Alien (OK Computer)
 6. Nude (In Rainbows)
 7. Exit Music (For A Film) (OK Computer)
 8. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi (In Rainbows)
 9. Let Down (OK Computer)
 10. All I Need (In Rainbows)
 11. Karma Police (OK Computer)
 12. Fitter Happier (OK Computer)
 13. Faust Arp (In Rainbows)
 14. Electioneering (OK Computer)
 15. Reckoner (In Rainbows)
 16. Climbing Up The Walls (OK Computer)
 17. House Of Cards (In Rainbows)
 18. No Surprises (OK Computer)
 19. Jigsaw Falling Into Place (In Rainbows)
 20. Lucky (OK Computer)
 21. Videotape (In Rainbows)
 22. The Tourist (OK Computer)

[sonickteam2]

ummmmmm

[Sage 703]

Originally posted by le sonick:
  ummmmmm

like i said, the conspiracy theory is bullshit.  but give the playlist a try.

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by callat703:
   

Originally posted by le sonick:
  ummmmmm

like i said, the conspiracy theory is bullshit.  but give the playlist a try. [/b]

i will over the weekend
 
   I dont know, perhaps the theory itself has merit, but as it relates to this playlist sounds like crap.
 
   I like the number 10 too, though, does that make me weird?

[shemptiness]

Originally posted by le sonick:
   I like the number 10 too, though, does that make me weird?

No, but all the other stuff does.    

[chaz]

jeez some people have way too much time on their hands.....

[vansmack]

I bet this is just a ploy to keep Radiohead atop the last.fm charts after the lure of a new album dies off.

[chaz]

Dude, if you think this is cool then you should watch Wizard of Oz and play Dark Side of the Moon at the same time.

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by chaz:
  jeez some people have way too much time on their hands.....

yup - and their names are Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway and Thom Yorke  
 
 with an average of one album every 2 years, they have plenty of idle time to inject numerology into their work.

[chaz]

If you listen to my next album backwards on 45 it will tell you how to solve a rubix cube.