TS: Thom Yorke vs. Chris Martin

i'm completely confused now.

Jed I could not have said it better myself - I agree you are one confused fellow...

so why don`t you focus a bit - tell us which song from which band you like... or anything on the topic of this blog for that matter...

come on, surprise us buddy!

I have to admit that I was very into Coldplay before I had ever heard anything from Radiohead (I was never that big on music in the past but have gotten better haha) and after hearing Optimistic (first song I ever heard by Radiohead) I was instantly hooked. A few years have passed and I'm way more knowledgable about music and Radiohead imparticular, and I just have to say they are some of the most amazing and talented musicians of the 90's and today. I know plenty of people who find their particular sound too mellow for what they like to listen to, but still respect them for their talents and all that blah blah.

The point is though: when comparing Coldplay to Radiohead there is no doubt that Radiohead is the more talented band hands down. It seems to me that Coldplay only started out for something to do with their free time, like a lot of bands, but have never really gotten over that or tried to challenge themselves too much. I don't see, though, why everyone is so intent on hating Coldplay just because of how popular they have become in their mediocracy. How were they to know they would become so mainstream? Can't blame them for it, so I don't see why there has to be any sort of hostility towards them for that.

I'm just wondering why the topic is Thom Yorke vs. Chris Martin when most people (including myself) are talking about the bands and music as a whole, and not the individual. If I really want to stay on topic, my answer would be Thom Yorke, just because I have seem many interviews about the guy and have read Dead Air Space and his blogs and all that. I know almost nothing about Chris Martin and his personality.

Sorry that was so long and choppy, inconsistant, etc etc. Just some opinion because I'm really bored at the moment.

Hi Happy Plant - I totally agree with your thoughts that Radiohead is just a superior band in terms of songwriting and that maybe the conversation should be about the bands vs the `band leader`. Also agree that even if Coldplay have taken a rather commercial turn, that there is no need to completely beat up on them. Perhaps down the road we will see some more intricate music coming out of Martin and the rest of his band vs radio hit geared music. Or maybe being commercial is what they figured out they just want to be... and that is fine too, just limits creativity no doubt...

Thanks for being on topic!!

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Hey Johnny B, sicne you're such an opinionated fellow, you should join the other discussions on this blog, I bet you'd have lots to give to them.

yeah... blog it up.

that would be great if Coldplay were to really stop and think about something more in depth than safe, radio friendly music. Who knows? It could happen. As for now though, they are pretty pleasant to listen to as background music. They don't really command attention, you know? Limited creativity, as you said.

I still choose Radiohead over them any day though.

I am both a huge Radiohead fan and a huge Coldplay fan. That said, Thom Yorke is the better musician of the two. I feel like he does more. For all I know that could be a load of bull, but untill someone proves otherwise whatever

In 98 I was visting my cousins in Toronto where I saw Radiohead at the Maple Leaf Gardens; I honestly have no idea what they cost, I think they were a gift, but I would guess about 150 quid (the seats were brilliant) I know that here in the UK tickets were much more expensive and harder to come by, and at 16 I didn't realize that a Radiohead concert is an investment. One thing that I remember quite well is that Thom kept flippin off several people for various reasons (i.e. yelling too loudly). Chris clearly wins in personality I think; he constantly thanks the audience, and I do believe his sincerity. I saw CP in 03 at Earls Court and paid about 50 and at Crystal Palace in 05 for 75.

Hi Emily, thanks for the info on costs for the Coldplay tickets.

since there is not chat going, I will be off topic a bit.

pscott - I got a chance to spend a bit more time with Echo and the Bunnymen music. I must say thanks for the lead, I hadn`t really heard much of their stuff before as I stated to you earlier. Of the three bands you had mentioned no doubt if any influened Yorke it would be this one.

I also wasn`t surprised to see them as a recommended item to hear on Anton Newcombe`s band`s site. I think they influenced the BJM no doubt too and probably many others for that matter.

thanks again for the lead.

oh i'm finnaly getting it, you're not the johnny b from oxford who posts on the watercooler thread but some random menk.

Enrique - really, I am just happy I am a good source to help you vent some built up frustration online. Glad I could help.

Now do you have anything productive at all to say or not ?