Musical Thesis: Radiohead "The King of Limbs"

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album, is a musical thesis. It took me some time to discover it here. I am afraid to type these words out loud, but "The King of Limbs" is my first Radiohead album. I know (leave your comments of disbelief below)! With that said, while listening to this album several themes surfaced for me. First off, an overarching pain and depression are heard in almost every song. I am still working through the album to pinpoint the source, but it is there and in your face. Second, the album is emotional. It has a hum to it. It is background music that forces you to listen. While the topic may take some time to discover, it has a way of drawing the emotions you are wrestling within your own life out. Third, this album is a push back against the unknown. My knowledge of Radiohead is small, but what I do know is their pioneering spirit. The core of this album is no different. They take you places, as the listener, you may be uncomfortable with, but they seem to be the most gentle of guides. Finally, this album is quiet. There aren't a lot of big rock cords here. It could easily get lost in the background, but the magic is its ability to make itself known. I don't know if I will dig deeper into the Radiohead catalog, but I know this was a good start for me. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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