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| '''''Drill''''' is the debut EP by the English rock group ], released in May 1992. It was Radiohead's first commercial release, and debuted on the ] at number 101. |
'''''Drill''''' is the debut EP by the English rock group ], released in May 1992. It was Radiohead's first commercial release, and debuted on the ] at number 101. Radiohead later rerecorded three of its songs for their debut album, '']'' (1993). | ||
| ==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| The members of Radiohead met while attending ], an independent school for boys in ].<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 |
The members of Radiohead met while attending ], an independent school for boys in ].<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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Runtagh|first=Jordan|date=2018-02-22|title=Radiohead's ''Pablo Honey'': 10 things you didn't know|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/radioheads-pablo-honey-10-things-you-didnt-know-201729/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-21|website=]|language=en-US}}</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" /> | ||
| == Recording == | == Recording == | ||
| 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" /> | |||
| The band was still called On a Friday when the songs were recorded; they changed their name to Radiohead the following month.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} "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.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} | |||
| ==Release== | ==Release== | ||
| ⚫ | "Prove Yourself" was played on ] by ], Radiohead's first national radio exposure in the UK.<ref name=":0" /> ''Drill'' was released on 5 May, 1992.<ref name=":0" /> It reached number 101 on the ]; the '']'' described this 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 later rerecorded "You", "Prove Yourself" and "Thinking About You" for their debut album, '']'' (1993).<ref name=":0" /> Radiohead added ''Drill'' 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> | ||
| "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.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} 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. | |||
| Music journalist Mac Randall wrote: "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" /> | |||
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| ==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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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 | |||
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Drill is the debut EP by the English rock group Radiohead, released in May 1992. It was Radiohead's first commercial release, and debuted on the UK Album Chart at number 101. Radiohead later rerecorded three of its songs for their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993).
Background
The 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. 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
"Prove Yourself" was played on BBC Radio 1 by Gary Davies, Radiohead's first national radio exposure in the UK. Drill was released on 5 May, 1992. It reached number 101 on the UK Singles Chart; the Guardian described this as an "inauspicious start" that was "largely ignored". Radiohead later rerecorded "You", "Prove Yourself" and "Thinking About You" for their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). Radiohead added Drill to streaming services in January 2020.
Music journalist Mac Randall wrote: "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."
Track listing
- "Prove Yourself" – 2:32
- "Stupid Car" – 2:25
- "You" – 3:22
- "Thinking About You" – 2:17
Personnel
- Thom Yorke – vocals, guitar
- Jonny Greenwood – guitar
- Ed O'Brien – guitar, backing vocals
- Colin Greenwood – bass guitar
- Philip Selway – drums
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.
- Runtagh, Jordan (2018-02-22). "Radiohead's Pablo Honey: 10 things you didn't know". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 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.
- "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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