Label: World Village
Released: Apr 12, 2005 |
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| Hold Me to This: Christopher O'Riley Plays Radiohead |  |
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by Luke. |
I love Radiohead, so I suppose this review might be a bit skewed, and for that I apologize. But, man alive! That Christopher O'Riley knows how to make Radiohead sound incredibly simple and catchy but orchestrated with one piano! This cover album, Radiohead songs arranged for one solo piano, is O'Riley's second venture into the world of Radiohead - and he's done a fantastic job. Eccentric at times and completely chaotic (much like Radiohead) but beautiful.
The songs he chooses are from the entire Radiohead catalog. Including (nice dream) all the way through Three, Three. B-sides are included! How I Made My Millions, Cuttooth, Talk Show Host, Polyethylene Part II, and Gagging Order - all which, dare I say it, might better than the actual songs.
The album is a wonderful compliment to the accomplishments of Radiohead and a spectacular addition to any cd collection, especially for Radiohead fans. This effort is a bit further out there than O'Riley's first Radiohead album, but it still is magnificent. I can't wait for the third installment!
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