RADIOHEAD TOASTS 'RADIODREAD'

THOM YORKE GIVES PROPS TO AMBITIOUS REGGAE INTERPRETATION OF BAND'S CLASSIC 'OK COMPUTER' ALBUM FROM STAGE IN PHILADELPHIA

USA TODAY, LA TIMES AND PITCHFORK ALSO TOUT COMING RELEASE

'Radiodread,' the Easy Star All-Stars' ambitious song-for-song reggae interpretation of Radiohead's epic 'OK Computer' album, has been a source of considerable chatter on Radiohead fan sites for weeks. The LA Times and Pitchfork have recently written about its upcoming August 22 release on Easy Star Records as well. But we were all surprised to pick up USA Today this morning and read that Radiohead's own Thom Yorke expressed his approval for 'Radiodread' from the stage during the first stop on the band's current US tour, Friday night, June 2, in Philadelphia.

According to USA Today, "In a rare moment of onstage chatter, Yorke said he listened to Toots & the Maytals version of "Let Down" from the upcoming 'Radiodread.' It's good,' he said."

'Radiodread' features an impressive array of reggae stars supplying vocals to the Easy Star All- Stars' backing tracks. Reggae pioneers Toots and the Maytals make their Easy Star debut, singing a driving version of "Let Down" while Citizen Cope's distinctive voice fuels the haunting "Karma Police." Horace Andy ("Airbag"), Morgan Heritage ("Electioneering"), The Meditations ("No Surprises"), Israel Vibration ("The Tourist"), Sugar Minott ("Exit (Music For A Film)"), Frankie Paul ("Lucky") also join The Easy Star All-Stars for 'Radiodread.'

In selecting the landmark 1997 Radiohead album for a Reggae re-invention, 'Radiodread's' producers saw a convergence of themes. Executive producer and Easy Star Records CEO Eric Smith said, "Reggae has always tackled dark subject matter, but manages to do it in a way that still conveys hope at the bleakest moments. Radiohead's approach is similar." Smith calls the album "a musical treatise on the collision of cultures, on surviving in this day and age, and thriving amidst everyday insanity."

Michael Goldwasser, who also helmed 'Dub Side of the Moon,' produced and arranged 'Radiodread.' Michael G knew from the beginning that the album would present a challenge. "OK Computer has elements that are perfect -- strong melodies, intense dynamics and trippy soundscapes," says Michael. "On the other hand, it has complex time signatures, lots of chord changes and things that typically aren't found in reggae. However, the more we looked at it, the more we realized that this was an album we had to do. Radiohead has given their blessing to the tracks they've heard so far, and we are excited for them to hear the complete album," he added.

'Radiodread' Track Listing
1. Airbag (featuring Horace Andy)
2. Paranoid Android (featuring Kirsty Rock)
3. Subterranean Homesick Alien (featuring Junior Jazz)
4. Exit Music (For A Film) (featuring Sugar Minott)
5. Let Down (featuring Toots & The Maytals)
6. Karma Police (featuring Citizen Cope)
7. Fitter Happier (featuring Menny More)
8. Electioneering (featuring Morgan Heritage)
9. Climbing Up The Walls (featuring Tamar-kali)
10. No Surprises (featuring The Meditations)
11. Lucky (featuring Frankie Paul)
12. The Tourist (featuring Israel Vibration)
Bonus Tracks:
13. Exit Music (For A Dub)
14. An Airbag Saved My Dub

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