Shownotes
With The Bends out of the way, the two wade through the remaining B-sides, a trove of recordings that find the band alternating between some of its most experimental and straightforward songs to date. Austin breaks down a couple of Johnny's guitar solos, while Nick frets about Yorke's latest anti-car track. The two also discuss the history of cursing in Radiohead's catalog. The episode ends with The Bends Awards, where they pick their favorite songs of the period.
Songs Discussed:
1:42 - "How Can You Be Sure"
7:23 - "Killer Cars"
10:53 - "Maquiladora"
17:43 - "Talk Show Host"
25:05 - "Molasses"
28:00 - "India Rubber"
30:47 - "Banana Co"
35:20 - "Bishop's Robes"
37:58 - The Bends Awards
The "I Can't" Award: Most Improved Song
Austin: "My Iron Lung"
Nick: "(Nice Dream)"
The "Creep" Award: The Begrudgingly Best Song
Nick: "Fake Plastic Trees"
Austin: "Fake Plastic Trees"
The "Blow Out" Award: Our Personal Favorite Song
Austin: "Black Star"
Nick: "Planet Telex"
The "Million Dollar Question" Award: Best B-Side
Nick: "Talk Show Host"
Austin: "Trickster"