The Bends by Radiohead Album Review

This week, Matt and Ryan revisit Radiohead’s pivotal 1995 album, The Bends. Following the massive success of their breakout single "Creep," the band found themselves at a crossroads, desperate to outrun the "one-hit wonder" tag. After breaking a creative deadlock on the road, the group emerged with a record that didn't just save their career—it redefined it. Join the guys as they break down this alt-rock classic.Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mcdDsRfBo6p9yWwUCOLxjSMVV9sd2LjtU&si=f1R4yC6qjNyto0D4Purchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/Radiohead-Bends-Limited-180g-Vinyl/dp/B00MH69U0QIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at [email protected] with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan's Vinyl CollectionExplore Ryan's full collection on Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro02:22 Last Week Recap08:26 What is a Radiohead?29:30 Planet Telex38:22 The Bends47:42 High and Dry55:42 Fake Plastic Trees01:04:27 Bones01:10:36 (Nice Dream)01:19:17 Ways to Support the Show 01:24:33 Just01:31:35 My Iron Lung01:38:30 Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was01:45:55 Black Star01:52:12 Sulk01:57:34 Street Spirit (Fade Out)02:05:41 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations02:15:51 Next Week's Review