Radiohead Reunion Tour: Setlist Surprises, Upcoming Shows
Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the text, focusing on Radiohead’s current tour and potential setlist developments:
Current Tour & setlist Trends:
* Extensive Repertoire: Radiohead rehearsed around 70 songs for this tour.
* Early Variety: They’ve already played 39 different songs in the first two shows.
* City format: The tour consists of four nights in each of five European cities (Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, Berlin).
* Setlist Evolution: The setlists are changing significantly from night to night, suggesting a deliberate effort to play a wide range of material.
Songs of Interest/hopes for the Tour:
* Hail to the Thief Focus: The album Hail to the Thief is prominent in Thom Yorke’s mind, with a recent stage production and live album release. Fans are hoping for more songs from this album, particularly “A Punch Up at a Wedding.”
* Rare Tracks: The article notes the long gap since performances of songs like “Up,” “The Gloaming,” and “There There.” It also asks if 21 years is a record for the longest gap between live performances of a radiohead song.
* Pablo Honey Possibilities: While “Creep” has been played recently, the article speculates about the possibility of other Pablo Honey tracks like “Stop Whispering,” “Thinking About you,” or “Ripcord” making an appearance.
* Amnesiac Demand: Fans are hoping to hear more songs from the album amnesiac, which has been relatively neglected so far in the tour.
Recent Performances:
* The band hasn’t played “Sit down. Stand Up” since 2004.
* “blow Out” was played once on the Moon Shaped Pool tour.
In essence, the article highlights the excitement surrounding this tour due to its unpredictable setlists and the potential for rare and beloved songs to be played. Its a tour geared towards dedicated fans who are eager to see what Radiohead will pull out each night.