Traces the history of the rock group Radiohead, discussing how the group met, what their musical background is, how their music has influenced other groups, and other related topics.

Since their breakthrough hit "Creep" in 1993, Radiohead has continued to make waves throughout popular and political culture with its views about the Bush presidency (its 2003 album was titled Hail to the Thief), its anti-corporatism, its pioneering efforts to produce ecologically sound road tours, and, most of all, its decision in 2007 to sell its latest album, In Rainbows, online with a controversial "pay-what-you-want" price. Radiohead and Philosophy offers fresh ways to appreciate the lyrics, music, and conceptual ground of this highly innovative band. The chapters in this book explain how Radiohead's music connects directly to the philosophical phenomenology of thinkers like Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Martin Heidegger, the existentialism of Albert Camus and Jean Paul Sartre, and the philosophical politics of Karl Marx, Jean Baudrillard, and Noam Chomsky. Fans and critics know that Radiohead is "the only band that matters" on the scene today -- Radiohead and Philosophy shows why.

One of the most talented and eclectic bands around today, Radiohead currently has an enormous fan base, expanding with every album and every tour. Now, tying in their next massive world tour, this is the only photo-text book available on the band, complete with authoritative text written by a former colleague of frontman Thom Yorke. Consisting of a chronological documentary, in words and 70 full-colour photos, as well as a complete discography put together by one of Radiohead's biggest collectors, this book will thrill fans both old and new.

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From M.C. Hammer to ZZ Top, this volume surveys musical artists who have made a significant impact on current popular culture.

This volume couldn't be better, this is a guide that should be on your desk. -- Writer's Carousel