Radiohead: Live at MTV's $2 Bill 2003
Radiohead: Live at MTV's $2 Bill 2003

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Radiohead: Live at MTV's $2 Bill 2003

2003
Movie
144 min
English

SETLIST: 1 Where Bluebirds Fly-- 2 There There-- 3 2+2=5-- 4 National Anthem-- 5 Morning Bell-- 6 Scatterbrain-- 7 Kid A-- 8 Go To Sleep-- 9 Climbing Up The Walls--10 Backdrifts--11 Sail To The Moon--12 Sit Down Stand Up--13 No Surprises--14 Talk Show Host--15 Where I End And You Begin--16 Paranoid Android--17 Idioteque--18 After The Goldrush (Neil Young cover)--19 Everything In Its Right Place--20 I Might Be Wrong (Encore 1)--21 The Gloaming--22 A Punch-Up At A Wedding--23 Fake Plastic Trees--24 Karma Police (Encore 2)--25 Lucky--26 True Love Waits (Encore 3)

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Director: N/A (TV Special)Genres: Music, Concert Film

Plot Summary

This special captures a rare, intimate performance by the iconic alternative rock band Radiohead. Recorded for MTV's $2 Bill series, the band plays a selection of tracks from their acclaimed album 'Hail to the Thief' along with fan favorites. The performance showcases their distinctive sound and intense stage presence in a unique, stripped-down setting.

Critical Reception

As a performance-based special, 'Radiohead: Live at MTV's $2 Bill' was primarily lauded by fans for its raw energy and the band's musical prowess. Critics often highlighted the unique opportunity to see such a globally renowned band in a more intimate venue, appreciating the selections from their then-new album 'Hail to the Thief' presented with their signature intensity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-energy performance and the band's musical chemistry.

  • Appreciated for offering an intimate viewing experience of a major band.

  • Considered a must-watch for dedicated Radiohead fans, showcasing their live capabilities.

Google audience: Audience reception for this special is overwhelmingly positive, with fans frequently commenting on the band's tight performance and the raw, unadulterated sound captured. Viewers often express how the intimate setting allowed for a more direct connection with the music and the band's powerful stage presence.

Fun Fact

The '$2 Bill' series on MTV aimed to present major artists in highly intimate, unconventional settings, often with a focus on a raw, unamplified sound where possible, making Radiohead's performance a notable entry in the series.

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