Covers, E: "Exit Music (for a Film)," Radiohead/Vampire Weekend

The Original

From the album OK Computer

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DJ comments: I didn't see what the big deal was with Radiohead until OK Computer came out. I can't claim to be there from the Bends era. This song was one of several OKC tracks that hooked me. — cwc

I once read an interview with Thom Yorke about making music over the years. He said that he was never completely happy with any of their songs until they made Exit Music. While the song is good, I can't say I think it's anything spectacular. I guess you can see a pretty major progression from their alt-rock sound toward the more digitalized stuff they've been putting out since (largely, if not all Thom Yorke's doing). — BJ

The Cover

From the album OK Computer Project

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DJ comments: Sorry, I'm not sick of Vampire Weekend (yet). — cwc

I think it's fine as long as we don't play A-Punk again. Seriously, folks -- stop beating the horse. The poor beast is bleeding out the ears. — BJ