84018

    Present Tense A Radiohead Compendium(Hardback)

    Constable

    UK HARDBACK BOOK £20 reduced on offer to £8 ONLY!!! That's £12 OFF

    A Rock's Backpages anthology of Radiohead, the most radical and fascinating rock band in modern music history, edited and introduced by Barney Hoskyns.

    For over 25 years, Radiohead have been the most radical and fascinating rock band in the world. Fearless in their desire to change and shape-shift, the Oxfordshire quintet has - through the nine studio albums from 1993's Pablo Honey to 2016's A Moon-Shaped Pool - consistently stretched the boundaries of what 'rock' means and does. Anchored in Thom Yorke's soaring voice and elliptical lyrics, and in the compositional genius of guitarist/keyboardist Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead continue to astonish as they approach their fourth decade.

    Present Tense collects the best writing on this most literate of pop groups, from the earliest local reports about On A Friday - Radiohead's first moniker - through the inspired commentary of Mark Greif and Simon Reynolds to the trenchant profiles of Will Self, John Harris and others. It's an anthology that goes a long way towards explaining what Rock's Backpages editor Barney Hoskyns describes as the band's 'seriousness, emotional grandeur and willingness to stare humanity's dystopian hi-tech future in the face'.

    Other Releases on Constable

    Record Play PauseConfessions of a Post-Punk PercussionistConstable
    Part memoir, part scrapbook and part aural history: Stephen Morris's innate sense of rhythm and verve pulses through Record Play Pause. From recollections...
      • Book (400g) 9781472126221£9.99 £6.00
        In stockAdd to Bag

      People also bought

      Jon Savage's Space: Light Years From HomeCaroline True Records
      Jon Savage's Space : Light Years From Home - An amazing musical voyage through the theme and idea of Space - music for Space - Space - Music - Through...
      • – The Byrds - C.T.A
      • – Spirit - Space Child
      • – Cosmic Hoffmann - Space - Disco
      • – Atmosfear - Dancing In Outer Space
      • – Devo - Space Junk
      • – Martin Hannett & Steve Hopkins - Space Music
      • – Tom Recchion - Space Ship
      • – Wooden Shjips - Space Clothes
      • – Mr Fingers - Distant Planet
      • – Tom Dissevelt & Kid Baltan - Moon Maid
      • – Sun Ra - Outer Space Plateau
      • – Biosphere - Startoucher
      • – Lothar & The Hand People - Space Hymn
      • – Hawkwind - Space Is Deep
      • – US 69 - 2069 A Spaced Oddity
      • – Tim Buckley - Starsailor
      • 2×LP CTRUE48£25.99
        Expected 01 MayPreorder
      • CD CTRUE48CD£9.99
        Expected 01 MayPreorder
      Caetano VelosoCaetano VelosoLilith
      Caetano Veloso's self-titled album, released in 1968, is a landmark in the history of Brazilian music. Amidst a military dictatorship, Veloso defied norms...
        • New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) LR131C£40.99
          Expected 25 AprPreorder
        Os MutantesOs MutantesLilith
        Distortion and feedback on Brazilian classics? Only these São Paulo mutants dared to reinterpret the standards of the giants of Música Popular Brasileira....
          • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) LR141C£40.99
            Expected 25 AprPreorder
          Tropicalia Ou Panis Et CircensisLilith
          Give bread and circuses to Brazilians in 1968, and they'll turn it into an anthem. Under the yoke of a monstrous dictatorship, this foundational album...
            • New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) LR150C£40.99
              Expected 25 AprPreorder
            Mongo SantamariaGo, Mon Go!Descarga
            This release presents the original 1962 LP 'Go, Mon Go!' by Cuba's legendary percussionist Mongo Santamaria, most famously known for his international...
              • LP 637009£18.99
                Expected 09 MayPreorder
              Brian Eno & Beatie WolfeLateralDecca
              Brian Eno is a legendary musician, producer, visual artist and activist who first came to international prominence in the early ‘70s as a founding member...
                • LP 7808165£31.99
                  Expected 06 JunPreorder
                Brian Eno & Beatie WolfeLuminalDecca
                Brian Eno is a legendary musician, producer, visual artist and activist who first came to international prominence in the early ‘70s as a founding member...
                  • LP 7808164£31.99
                    Expected 06 JunPreorder
                  Reggae Anthology: The Channel One Story17 North Parade
                  Included are original tracks from major artists such as Barrington Levy, Delroy Wilson, Dillinger, Clint Eastwood, The Mighty Diamonds, John Holt, Yellowman,...
                      Agostinho dos SantosSings Antonio Carlos JobimJazz Samba
                      Brazilian singer and composer Agostinho dos Santos was a well-known figure in his country's Bossa Nova and MPB music genres, and for lending his voice...
                        • LP 709127£18.99
                          Expected 09 MayPreorder
                        Triston PalmaSpliff TailBlack Solidarity
                        Comprehensive selection that compiles the best cuts that Palma recorded for Ossie Thomas’ Black Solidarity imprint in the early 80’s when the label...
                        • – Spliff Tail
                        • – A-Class Girl
                        • – Bad Boys
                        • – I'm Ready
                        • – Fanciness
                        • – Buy Out The Bar
                        • – What A Bubblin
                        • – Tek A Set
                        • – Dancehall Fan
                        • – Greatest Love
                        • – Dance One Tune
                        • – Dance Little Ghetto Girl
                        Roy Ayers UbiquityEverybody Loves The SunshineVampisoul
                        In "Everybody Loves the Sunshine", Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres, creating a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs around the...
                        • – Hey, Uh-What You Say Come On
                        • – The Golden Rod
                        • – Keep On Walking
                        • – You And Me My Love
                        • – The Third Eye
                        • – It Ain't Your Sign (It's Your Mind)
                        • – People And The World
                        • – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
                        • – Tongue Power
                        • – Lonesome Cowboy
                        • LP VAMPI320£34.99
                          Expected 06 JunPreorder
                        Fleetwood MacGreatest HitsWarner
                        Originally released in 1988, this reissue of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits features 13 of their biggest hits from the 70's and 80's, including "Dreams,"...
                          • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 81227811815£34.99
                            Expected 02 MayPreorder
                          StereolabInstant Holograms On Metal FilmDuophonic UHF Disks / Warp Records
                          Instant Holograms On Metal Film is the first Stereolab album in 15 years, featuring 13 new studio recordings. Played by Laetitia Sadier, Tim Gane, Andy...
                            • 2×LP D-UHF-D46£31.99
                              Expected 23 MayPreorder
                            U-Roy / Tommy McCookPeace & Love / The World Needs LoveDuke Reid
                            Rocksteady cut from U-Roy toasting over The Jamaicans "Peace & Love" originally from 1968 with Tommy McCook's version of "The World Needs Love" on the...
                            • U-Roy – Peace & Love
                            • Tommy McCook – The World Needs Love
                            MantecaRitmo Y SaborMr. Bongo
                            A deep, hypnotic, sonic excursion of Afro-Cuban/mambo rhythms to get lost within. Released in 1978, there are a number of different pressings of the album...
                              Nick DrakeThe Making of Five Leaves LeftUMR
                              The Making Of Five Leaves Left includes unaccompanied demos, studio outtakes and previously unheard songs that tell the story of how Nick Drake’s debut...
                                • 4×LP 7762691£125.99
                                  Expected 25 JulPreorder
                                Masters At Work / House BrigadeBlood Vibes / The Madd CryKay-Dee Records
                                The Masters At Work – "Blood Vibes" (Demo Version) 7-inch vinyl is a rare and sought-after release blending reggae, hip-hop, and party breaks with Kenny’s...
                                • – Masters At Work - Blood Vibes (Demo Mix)
                                • – House Brigade - The Madd Cry (Dungeon Edit Mix)
                                Kenny DopeGet On Down / Gunshot ft. ShaggyKay-Dee Records
                                The Kenny Dope - The Unreleased Project: "Get On Down" 7-inch vinyl is a must-have for fans of hip-hop breaks and party breaks. Known for his signature...
                                • – Get On Down
                                • – Gunshot ft. Shaggy
                                Anja NgozistillUUUSE
                                'still' encourages rest and relaxation, weaving together binaural frequencies with additional sounds and sonics that reference nature, and pay tribute...
                                  Kenny Dope pres. The Mad RackettSupaKay-Dee Records
                                  The Kenny Dope Presents The Madd Rackett – "Supa" 7-inch vinyl is a hip-hop and reggae-infused breaks record that showcases Kenny Dope’s masterful...
                                  • – Supa (KD's B-Boy Edit)
                                  • – Supa (Deep In BKLYN Edit)
                                  Masters At WorkThe Buddah Chant / Get UpKay-Dee Records
                                  The Masters At Work – "Get Up" 7-inch vinyl is a dynamic hip-hop breakbeat release designed for DJs and beat enthusiasts. Featuring samples from "Funky...
                                  • – Get Up (Extended Mix)
                                  • – The Buddah Chant (Original Mix)
                                  KidzblockThe TributeKay-Dee Records
                                  Kidzblock (Mr. V & Reelsoul) pay tribute by doing a House Version of "Get This Money" by Slum Village b/w Instrumental on the Flip!
                                  • – The Tribute
                                  • – The Tribute (Instrumental)
                                  James Reese & The ProgressionsThrowing Stones (Kenny Dope Mixes)Kay-Dee Records
                                  The James Reese & The Progressions – "Throwing Stones" (Kenny Dope Mix) 7-inch vinyl is a rare gem for collectors of soul and breaks. Released on Kay-Dee...
                                  • – Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix Pt.1)
                                  • – Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix Pt.2)
                                  Leon Mitchison & The Eastex Freeway BandWhat Cha Need / I'll Take You ThereKay-Dee Records
                                  "What Cha Need" / “I’ll Take You There by Leon Mitchison Features Mixes by Kenny Dope is a special release from Kay-Dee Records in collaboration with...
                                  • – What Cha Need
                                  • – I'll Take You There
                                  Black SlateAmigoTCD
                                  Black Slate's debut U.K. Roots album from 1980 featuring the hit single "Amigo" check "Romans" "Boom Boom" with alternative cover.
                                  • – Reggae Music
                                  • – Mind Your Motion
                                  • – Amigo
                                  • – Freedom Time (Black Star Liner)
                                  • – Boom Boom
                                  • – Romans
                                  • – Black Slate Rock
                                  Black JadeContempoSolid Roots
                                  Black Jade's Contempo remains a mystery decades after its release. In the act of reissuing the LP, Solid Roots still only partly lift the veil: first set...
                                  • – Drum Fashion
                                  • – Dub Station
                                  • – Hole Up You Head
                                  • – Black Rock
                                  • – Plague Dey-Ya
                                  • – Virulence
                                  • – Well Charge
                                  • – Love, Love, Love
                                  • – Time
                                  • – Starliner
                                  • – Just Me
                                  Jess Sah BiJesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas
                                  Jesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas is Jess Sah Bi’s first and only gospel album. Fortunately, fans responded with enthusiasm: widespread radio airplay and concerts...
                                    François De RoubaixLa Scoumoune (Expanded Original Soundtrack)Cam Sugar
                                    Decca and CAM Sugar present the complete edition of Francois de Roubaix's historic La Scoumoune score, contracting unreleased tracks, demos, and alternate...
                                      Pharoah SandersLove In Us AllImpulse!
                                      One of the hardest, rarest Pharoah Sanders albums to track down! Deep, uplifting, beautiful music released on Impulse in 1973.
                                        The Tribul'zationsMelody Babylon
                                        The Tribulizations are a Brighton UK-based reggae vocal harmony duo living the rocker's life style! We pay homage to uk style lovers rock and spiritual...
                                        • – Melody Babylon
                                        • – Freedom Fighter
                                        • – Politicians
                                        • – Fade Away
                                        • – Without You
                                        • – One Step Forward
                                        • – Just Let It Be
                                        • – Fever
                                        • – Social Riot
                                        • – Rest In Love
                                        Junior ScaifeNobody Gets My LovePenrose
                                        Junior Scaife delivers two ensouled sides, produced and co-written by Penrose mainstay Anthony Masino. One of the most gifted vocalists in the soulscape...
                                          Morgan GeistPremise EPEnviron
                                          To mark the passing of three decades since he established the now iconic Environ imprint, Morgan Geist has decided to reissue the label's long-deleted...
                                            Mike GuagentiSalsa Con CharangaVampi Soul
                                            “Salsa con charanga” is really a feast for all salsa music lovers, a true jewel, which deserved much better when it originally came out in 1978. It...
                                              Bennie MaupinSlow Traffic To The Right (Verve By Request)Decca / Verve
                                              Released in 1977, Bennie Maupin’s second album as a leader, and first for Mercury puts his time as part of the Headhunters on full display. The album...
                                                • LP 7520059£31.99
                                                  Part of Verve's 'Verve By Request' series.
                                                  In stockAdd to Bag