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Topic ClosedIn Absentia vs. OK Computer
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Poll Question: Which do you prefer?
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Points: 4316 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 21 2015 at 15:50
IMO the worst PT album is far better than the best RH album... 
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Points: 10279 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 21 2015 at 15:15
Originally posted by Pastmaster Pastmaster wrote:

In Absentia no contest. Never liked Radiohead.
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I dig a couple of Radiohead tunes scattered around their discography, but listening to OK Computer was probably one of the most underwhelming experiences of my life.
I love In Absentia, progressive or not, which is where my vote went.
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Points: 8644 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 21 2015 at 14:40
Too easy a choice, since the only way to go lower in quality amongst PT's albums from In Absentia is The Incident. IA is too straightforward to be considered anything more than "good".

OK Computer was pretty revolutionary. Lots going on. Done well. Best compared to Fear of a Blank Planet due to semi-intertwined concept. Not the ever so slightly overrated demo.
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Points: 1774 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 21 2015 at 14:33
In Absentia no contest. Never liked Radiohead.
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OK Computer. Very, very easily.
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Points: 1759 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 21 2015 at 14:04
Two similar albums from bands who were influenced by, or even reincarnating progressive music from the 70s (notably Pink Floyd) and putting it in a modern musical setting. "In Absentia" is rated a little higher on PA, but "OK Computer" is exalted as the greatest album ever on sites like RateYourMusic. Should be nice to see what y'all think, my vote goes to "In Absentia" because it's better Wink

Anyway, thanks for any feedback Smile


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