""Whenever you're ready," says Thom Yorke, adopting the tone of a schoolteacher waiting for an unruly class to settle down, as Radiohead get ready to play their encore at London's O2 Arena. It's a rare flash of humour from the frontman, whose onstage utterings are mostly limited to mumbled "thank yous". But it's also an acknowledgment of how long fans have been waiting for this show."
"It is now 10 years since Radiohead last released new material, and 99 months since their last UK gig. Anticipation for their return has been building ever since they announced a limited run of concerts in September. Setlists from early shows in Spain and Italy have generated news stories ("Radiohead play Nice Dream for the first time since 2009"), as fans pore over the song choices. According to one source, they've rehearsed 65 different numbers."
Radiohead performed at London's O2 Arena, opening with Planet Telex and moving through material from The Bends, Kid A and A Moon Shaped Pool. The band reportedly rehearsed around 65 songs and early setlists from Spain and Italy prompted intense fan scrutiny. Occasional timing and tuning glitches suggested some rust, possibly from first-night venue issues, but the performances contained rapturous, spell-binding moments. The ensemble added US session drummer Chris Vatalaro, highlighting the importance of the rhythm section. The set ranged from arena-rock anthems to layered electronics, with political edge in songs like 2+2=5.
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