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| {{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| | name = Drill | | name = Drill | ||
| | type = EP | | type = EP | ||
| | artist = ] | | artist = ] | ||
| | cover = RadioheadDrill.jpg | | cover = RadioheadDrill.jpg | ||
| | alt = | | alt = | ||
| | released = 5 May 1992 | | released = 5 May 1992 | ||
| | recorded = October 1991 {{small|("Thinking About You")}}, February 1992 | | recorded = October 1991 {{small|("Thinking About You")}}, February 1992 | ||
| | venue = | | venue = | ||
| | studio = Courtyard Studios, ] | | studio = Courtyard Studios, ] | ||
| | genre = ], ] | | genre = ], ] | ||
| | length = 10:33 | | length = 10:33 | ||
| | label = ] | | label = ] | ||
| | producer = |
| producer = Chris Hufford | ||
| | next_title = ] | | next_title = ] | ||
| | next_year = 1993 | | next_year = 1993 | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''''Drill''''' is the debut |
'''''Drill''''' is the debut EP by the English rock band ], released in May 1992. It was Radiohead's first commercial release, and attracted little attention, reaching 101 on the ]. Radiohead rerecorded three ''Drill'' songs for their debut album, '']'' (1993). | ||
| ==Background |
==Background== | ||
| {{Main|Radiohead#1985–1992: Formation and first years}} | |||
| All of the tracks on the EP are ] versions. They were recorded at the Courtyard Studio in ], England, produced and engineered by ], and mixed by Timm Baldwin. The band was still called On a Friday when the songs were recorded; they changed their name to Radiohead the following month. | |||
| The members of Radiohead met while attending ], an independent school for boys in ], England.<ref name="MCLEAN">{{cite news|last=McLean|first=Craig|date=14 July 2003|title=Don't worry, be happy|newspaper=]|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/06/13/1055220766407.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 December 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612185044/https://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/06/13/1055220766407.html|archive-date=12 June 2018}}</ref> In 1985, they formed {{nat|On a Friday}}, the name referring to their usual rehearsal day in the school's music room.<ref name="RANDALL3">{{cite journal|author=Mac Randall|date=1 April 1998|title=The Golden Age of Radiohead|url=http://www.guitarworld.com/radiohead-interview-golden-age-radiohead|url-status=live|journal=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903205835/http://www.guitarworld.com/radiohead-interview-golden-age-radiohead|archive-date=3 September 2017|access-date=17 October 2019}}</ref> They recorded demos including the ''Manic Hedgehog'' tape, named after a record shop in Oxford.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Gilbert |first=Pat |date=November 1996 |title=Radiohead |journal=]}}</ref> | |||
| In late 1991, Radiohead signed a six-album recording contract with ]<ref name="ROSS">{{cite news|last=Ross|first=Alex|date=20 August 2001|title=The Searchers|newspaper=]|url=http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2001/08/20/010820fa_FACT1|access-date=16 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080214053947/http://www.therestisnoise.com/2004/04/mahler_1.html|archive-date=14 February 2008}}</ref> and changed their name at EMI's request. "Radiohead" was taken from the song "Radio Head" on the ] album '']'' (1986).<ref name="ROSS" /> | |||
| "Thinking About You" was taken from the band's ''Manic Hedgehog'' demo tape, while "You" was a newer version; "Prove Yourself", "Thinking About You", and "You" were rerecorded for '']'' in 1993, the band's first album. | |||
| == Recording == | |||
| "Prove Yourself" is notable for its ]-esque chord changes and unvarnished emotional vocals. "Stupid Car" is a slower song, almost a ballad, and the first of many dealing with ]'s distrust of vehicles since he and his girlfriend were involved in a car crash.<ref>{{cite web| title = A 1996 Radiohead Interview – The Bends, Britpop And OK Computer | publisher = TheQuietus.com | date = 29 March 2009| url = http://thequietus.com/articles/01343-from-the-archives-1996-radiohead-interviewed-between-the-bends-and-ok-computer| accessdate = 23 May 2009}}</ref> | |||
| Radiohead recorded ''Drill'' at Courtyard Studios in ], England.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Randall |first=Mac |title=Exit Music: The Radiohead Story |publisher=Omnibus Press |year=2011 |isbn=1849384576}}</ref> It was produced by Radiohead's manager, Chris Hufford. Hufford said this was a mistake, as it created a conflict of interest and generated friction in the studio.<ref name=":4">{{cite journal|last1=Irvin|first1=Jim|author-link=Jim Irvin|last2=Hoskyns|first2=Barney|date=July 1997|title=We have lift-off!|journal=]|issue=45}}</ref> ''Drill'' featured two new recordings, "Prove Yourself" and "Stupid Car"; the other songs were taken from Radiohead's ''Manic Hedgehog'' demo.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| ==Release== | ==Release== | ||
| ''Drill'' was released on 5 May 1992.<ref name=":0" /> It reached number 101 on the ]. The '']'' described it as an "inauspicious start" that was "largely ignored".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nestruck|first=Kelly|date=2007-10-09|title=15 years of Radiohead|language=en-GB|work=]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2007/oct/09/radiohead|access-date=2021-10-21|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Radiohead toured with ] and ] in support of ''Drill''.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Gilbert |first=Pat |date=November 1996 |title=Radiohead |journal=]}}</ref> "Prove Yourself" was played on ] by ], Radiohead's first national radio exposure in the UK.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| "Prove Yourself" was played on ] by ] after he received a copy of the EP. This was the band's first national radio exposure in the UK. The EP was released as the first four tracks on the bonus disc of the Collector's Edition of ''Pablo Honey'', as well as on 12", 45RPM vinyl. | |||
| In 1995, '']'' described ''Drill'' as "abrasive and melancholic by turns", with "the first in a long history of nihilistic one-liners that suggested Thom's worldview was one of genuine self-loathing rather than bathetic self-pity".<ref name=":1" /> The music journalist Mac Randall wrote later: "Even as early as 1992, Thom Yorke's graceful, arrestingly plaintive vocal style was well developed, far more so than the band's songwriting or overall sound."<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| ⚫ | Radiohead |
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| ⚫ | Radiohead rerecorded "You", "Prove Yourself" and "Thinking About You" for their debut album, '']'' (1993).<ref name=":0" /> Capitol reissued ''Drill'' on vinyl in April 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dombal |first=Ryan |date=2009-01-12 |title=Capitol Whore Out Radiohead Catalogue With Vinyl Single Reissues |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/34352-capitol-whore-out-radiohead-catalogue-with-vinyl-single-reissues/ |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> It was added to streaming services in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/radiohead-launch-online-public-library-to-let-fans-stream-rare-eps-for-the-first-time-2598876|title=Radiohead launch online 'public library' to let fans stream rare EPs for the first time|date=2020-01-20|website=NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs {{!}} NME.COM|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> | ||
| ==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
| {{Track listing | |||
| #"Prove Yourself" – 2:32 | |||
| | headline = ''Drill'' track listing | |||
| #"Stupid Car" – 2:25 | |||
| | total_length = 10:36 | |||
| #"You" – 3:22 | |||
| | title1 = Prove Yourself | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| | length1 = 2:32 | |||
| | title2 = Stupid Car | |||
| | length2 = 2:25 | |||
| | title3 = You | |||
| | length3 = 3:22 | |||
| ⚫ | | title4 = Thinking About You | ||
| | length4 = 2:17 | |||
| }} | |||
| ==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
| Credits taken from the ''Drill'' credits. | |||
| *] – vocals, guitar | *] – vocals, guitar | ||
| *] – guitar | *] – guitar | ||
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| *] – bass guitar | *] – bass guitar | ||
| *] – drums | *] – drums | ||
| *Chris Hufford — production and engineering | |||
| *Timm Baldwin — mixing | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| {{Radiohead}} | {{Radiohead}} | ||
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| {{DEFAULTSORT:Drill (Ep)}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Drill (Ep)}} | ||
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1992 EP by Radiohead| Drill | ||||
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| EP by Radiohead | ||||
| Released | 5 May 1992 | |||
| Recorded | October 1991 ("Thinking About You"), February 1992 | |||
| Studio | Courtyard Studios, Oxford | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock | |||
| Length | 10:33 | |||
| Label | Parlophone | |||
| Producer | Chris Hufford | |||
| Radiohead chronology | ||||
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Drill is the debut EP by the English rock band Radiohead, released in May 1992. It was Radiohead's first commercial release, and attracted little attention, reaching 101 on the UK Album Chart. Radiohead rerecorded three Drill songs for their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993).
Background
Main article: Radiohead § 1985–1992: Formation and first yearsThe members of Radiohead met while attending Abingdon School, an independent school for boys in Abingdon, England. In 1985, they formed On a Friday, the name referring to their usual rehearsal day in the school's music room. They recorded demos including the Manic Hedgehog tape, named after a record shop in Oxford.
In late 1991, Radiohead signed a six-album recording contract with EMI and changed their name at EMI's request. "Radiohead" was taken from the song "Radio Head" on the Talking Heads album True Stories (1986).
Recording
Radiohead recorded Drill at Courtyard Studios in Oxon, England. It was produced by Radiohead's manager, Chris Hufford. Hufford said this was a mistake, as it created a conflict of interest and generated friction in the studio. Drill featured two new recordings, "Prove Yourself" and "Stupid Car"; the other songs were taken from Radiohead's Manic Hedgehog demo.
Release
Drill was released on 5 May 1992. It reached number 101 on the UK Singles Chart. The Guardian described it as an "inauspicious start" that was "largely ignored". Radiohead toured with Catherine Wheel and the Sultans of Ping in support of Drill. "Prove Yourself" was played on BBC Radio 1 by Gary Davies, Radiohead's first national radio exposure in the UK.
In 1995, Record Collector described Drill as "abrasive and melancholic by turns", with "the first in a long history of nihilistic one-liners that suggested Thom's worldview was one of genuine self-loathing rather than bathetic self-pity". The music journalist Mac Randall wrote later: "Even as early as 1992, Thom Yorke's graceful, arrestingly plaintive vocal style was well developed, far more so than the band's songwriting or overall sound."
Radiohead rerecorded "You", "Prove Yourself" and "Thinking About You" for their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). Capitol reissued Drill on vinyl in April 2009. It was added to streaming services in January 2020.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prove Yourself" | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Stupid Car" | 2:25 |
| 3. | "You" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Thinking About You" | 2:17 |
| Total length: | 10:36 | |
Personnel
Credits taken from the Drill credits.
- Thom Yorke – vocals, guitar
- Jonny Greenwood – guitar
- Ed O'Brien – guitar, backing vocals
- Colin Greenwood – bass guitar
- Philip Selway – drums
- Chris Hufford — production and engineering
- Timm Baldwin — mixing
References
- McLean, Craig (14 July 2003). "Don't worry, be happy". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2007.
- Mac Randall (1 April 1998). "The Golden Age of Radiohead". Guitar World. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ Gilbert, Pat (November 1996). "Radiohead". Record Collector.
- ^ Ross, Alex (20 August 2001). "The Searchers". The New Yorker. Archived from the original on 14 February 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ Randall, Mac (2011). Exit Music: The Radiohead Story. Omnibus Press. ISBN 1849384576.
- Irvin, Jim; Hoskyns, Barney (July 1997). "We have lift-off!". Mojo (45).
- Nestruck, Kelly (2007-10-09). "15 years of Radiohead". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- Gilbert, Pat (November 1996). "Radiohead". Record Collector.
- Dombal, Ryan (2009-01-12). "Capitol Whore Out Radiohead Catalogue With Vinyl Single Reissues". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- "Radiohead launch online 'public library' to let fans stream rare EPs for the first time". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
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