So while I have been away in Devon it came to my attention that Radiohead had released a video of a never before heard song - Staircase, filmed during the From The Basement sessions.

Now, what can I really say about it? I have no real credibility against my name so stop reading here if you think my opinion is irrelevant or whatever, because the truth is, you're right.

Yet still, I feel that what I have to say needs to be said.

Staircase, in my eyes, drips in desperation. I'm sorry but apart from the familiar sounding oo's toward the end I really just wanted to stangle thom, those lyrics and just that entire melody seemed so unnatural and forced. I loved Jonny's guitar part that comes in half way through the track but again, it's something which I've heard so many times before.

For a band that have constantly seemed to be striving towards something re-defining and different this really seemed like a step backwards.

The entire song sounds like a second rate version of Harrowdown Hill. It reeks of solo thom and his atoms for peace project. It doesn't sound or moreover feel like Radiohead anymore.

I'm surprisingly disappointed with the track (as you may of gleened) it's like a Hail To The Thief B side or something but hey, at least Radiohead were intelligent enough to release those songs belonged on a special edition extra commodity. Unlike this song, which I feel is a waste of valuable From The Basement air time and has a lot of work to be done on it before it reaches its potential.

Understand my relationship with Radiohead and appreciate my willingness to not be blinded by their awesomeness in all aspects. Like anything else, I only give credit where credit's due, and in this case, I don't see much of a pat on the back for these guys.

Sorry. Better luck next time.
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