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Shadowgraphs | 09/14/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Of course, this ISN'T released domestically, but hey... what's LimeWire for? ;-)Go to Sleep: You've probably heard it if you're looking at this page, if not then please do yourself and buy Hail to the Thief. It's a good, solid rock song that I think was a pretty good choice for a single (although I'm still begging for Backdrifts, Where I End And You Begin, and 2+2=5 to be released). 4/5I Am Citizen Insane: Good, melodic techno song. If you like this, then check out Amber by Autechre, which is pretty much in the same vein, only darker. I don't know why people don't like this that much; it's a lot better than Meeting in the Aisle. 4/5Fog (live): I liked the studio version better, but it's still a great song. One of the few true rarities that actually makes it into the set now and then at shows. Really nice piano playing on it. 4/5"

Weak radiohead b-sides

george best | new york, new york | 08/22/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I will review only the b-sides because if you are a fan than you are probably familiar with the song Go to Sleep. It is a good tune but can be found on the Hail to the Thief album.It pains me to say this, but these are the worst b-sides(along with the there there b-sides) that radiohead have ever released. Weak songwriting and bad production value make these b-sides fall way short by radiohead standards.1. I am a wicked child- I was never a big fan of this song when I heard it played live, but I thought if recorded well it could be a pretty enjoyable listen with a decent groove. Unfortunately, They decided to record it with what I believe is intentionally bad sound quality and intentionally bad guitar playing and I'm not sure why. What's worse, is the lack of energy in general I feel that they display in their performance. I have a live bootleg recording of "wicked child" that is far superior to this. On this official recording they sound very bored and tired and halfway through I feel the same way.
2. I am a citizen insane- It's pleasant at best, but nothing here that comes close to moving me in any way. Their weakest instrumental to date.
3. Fog(live)- The studio version of this song had already been released as a b-side for the knives out single and is one of radiohead's most beautiful recordings. A live version is fine but whats the point when they have songs like big ideas and lift which have not seen an offical release.
4. Gagging order- the one b-side from this single that has some emotional weight and meaning. The acoustic guitar and stripped down voice is refreshing. Not the best of rh songs but among the rest of these it feels like a gem."

Another Supurb Single

jono_the_spoon | 11/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Go To Sleep single is worth every penny. While Go To Sleep isn't one of the best songs off Hail To The Thief it's b-sides are worth the purchase. The first B-side, "I Am Citizen Insane" is a dose of electronic sounds with a sporadic bass beat that creates a song full of an infectious melody that runs like musical bliss. Then comes the broken down live version of "Fog." The studio version features the likes of bass, guitar, drums, vocal harmonies and a tamborine. All the live version features is Thom and his piano. It might sounds like the live version is the lesser but the piano rolls like a harp and Thom's voice is perfect. As soon as Thom's voice kicks in with the line "There's a little child.." you feel like everything before it was just white noise. If you there were an image that Fog could bring to mind it would be Thom playing a piano in a noizy bar and as soon as he starts singing people gradually stop talking and drinking and eventually the entire bar is all ears and as soon as it's over everyone goes home, renounces alcoholism and tells their family they love them. That is the Go To Sleep Single 1. 9/10"