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Radiohead is my favourite band and all but this is hardly the calibre of material the fans expect from them.These are b-sides afterall but the OK Computer b-sides blow these away besides a few true gems on this CD (Paperbag Writer,I Will LA version and Four Tet's remix of Scatterbrain).

Not to say this CD is terrible.If it wasn't for the lyrics this would be another Pablo Honey(a 2).I've noticed people on Amazon are very generous.I tell it how it is.

Remyxomatosis and I Am Citizen Insane are the only bumps in the road.They are tolerable...first you'll think they are garbage but they should grow on you a bit.

In closing,buy this if you have everything else.


4.5 actually. Not a perfect album, but damn close   July 4, 2004
This CD takes all the best b-sides from Hail To The Thief singles. The worst song on this album has to be 'Remyxomatosis', which is just...wrong. Not all of the other versions of HTTT are mistakes though. I personally prefer the live '2+2=5', the Los Angeles version of 'I Will', and the 'Scatterbrain' remix over the album versions. The "You have not been paying attention" part of '2+2=5' is done with all the energy that the album version should've had. The b-sides 'I Am A Wicked Child', and 'I Am Citizen Insane' are probably both equal, but the latter may be a bit repetitive for some. 'Paperbag Writer' definitely takes some getting used to, and even once you're used to it you probably won't like it much. It's really eerie sounding. 'Gagging Order' and the live version of 'Fog (Again)' are both beautiful, sad songs. They make this EP worth it for me. I always stop the CD before 'Where Bluebirds Fly' because it's just messed up. It starts with a click beat then comes in with what sounds like cluster chords on some weird synth thing, and then has strings that come in over top of the frenzy, except it's slower and seems out of place. It definitely creates the feeling of bluebirds though.

Overall, I actually like this more than HTTT. If you do plan on getting this, I suggest that you don't buy it on Amazon, because I bought it for $13 canadian, and I've seen it in other stores for a max of $19 canadian.


a little present....   June 23, 2004
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don't u love unexpected presents?? i was just browsing on amazon to check what's new, then i saw this "album"....well what do u do when u are a fan? u must get it. not only that, the cd is great.... enjoy it (while it's still available)


I am citizen insane!   June 21, 2004
After quite a few listens to this album, I believe this is one of the best things I have heard from Radiohead. The remixes sound a bit strange to start with but they grow on you. This is definitely not just a buy for fans. I think it showcases how different yet perfect music the band can write. A pleasure to listen to, thanks again Thom!

Note: All the copies with errors were recalled so you should get a copy without them.