Rock Band: Radiohead isn't real, is real funny

by Ben Gilbert on Sep 3rd 2009 6:00PM

According to our precise calculations, roughly 10 gazillion versions of various Guitar Hero and Rock Band games now exist. And even though Radiohead has done its fair share of appearing in rhythm-music games over the years, Break.com does a great job of portraying an entire game based around an exaggerated version of the band.

The music reminds us more of a mix between The Cure and Sigur Rós than Radiohead, but the statement made by the idling girl, who says, "Depressing songs about math and fish get me hot," pretty much sums up our feelings exactly. Warning: If you take Radiohead (or yourself) really seriously, you might not want to watch the video embedded after the break.

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Tags: break.com, guitar-hero, joke, music, radiohead, rhythm, rock-band, rock-band-radiohead

Reader Comments (49)

I'd buy RockBand RadioHead, personally the only impossible part would be the singing, and my rockband microphone just collects dust anyways.

I love The Mighty Head, but I'm willing to laugh at that video as it's a fairly well placed parody.

Robert Smith would kick Thom Yorkes ass anyday. In fact he already destroyed Barbara Streisand, i saw on a documentary.

Wow. I am a huge Radiohead fan and I think that was funny as hell! Hahahaha!

Ah, well it wont be long until my Skinny Puppy edition of rock band comes out

*rubs hands together gleefully*

IIIII TAUGHT THE KILLING GAAAME FIRST

That I would actually buy!
I hope they have 3D ohgr character sticking a giant needle in his head while I do my keytar solo.

"Guys, I don't think we have some of the instruments to make these noises...and oh god why are there maggots coming out of the PS3's disk drive?"

I would kill for an Industrial Rock Band. Skinny Puppy, sure... (good) Ministry, KMFDM, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, oh... just throw in anyone and everyone from the long-gone days of Wax Trax Records, and... is anybody following me here?

@dark_inchworm:

Thrill Kill is amazing.

+1 for mentioning them

@dark_inchworm: Industrial Rock Band yeeeeeeeeees!! KMFDM, Ohgr, Skinny Puppy, early Ministry, along with some , maybe a few Pigface tracks, and a dash of Front Line Assembly's Millennium... good lord jizzus. Sorry gotta go change my pants.

We also need a Pink Floyd edition, please?

But NOT Nine Inch Nails...those dudes are total sellouts, am I right??

I think you mean "that dude"

...unless you were poking fun at people that lambaste NIN; I'm honestly having a difficult time discerning whether that was your intent or not.

@Nimoy

NIN sellouts? I'm sorry, but any band that releases an album for free cannot be called sellouts... unless you have no clue what that it means.

Saw them in Leeds not four days ago!

Actually, that wasn't funny. And I usually think Radiohead is funny.

I am a Radiohead fan and own all their albums, but I have to say, that video really wasn't that far off from the real deal... >.<

In Rainbows was alright, but I have to wonder what happened after The Bends and OK Computer... electronic music... oy vey.

-MD33

QFT
Kid A was garbage. (Except Videoteque - I like that one.)
Amnesiac has gotten better with age, but it's still a far cry from OK Computer.

Hail to the Thief is where they came back IMO...very good album. In Rainbows is a masterpiece (especially with the extra tracks thrown in).

Get off my internet with your Kid A naysaying.

Man, I loved Kid A. I think that was the one that one them a Grammy for best album. Yep...googled it, best alternative album.

In Rainbows was good. Amnesiac was bla for me. And yes, OK Computer definitely rocked it.

Saw them on a Hail to the Thief tour and couldn't believe how good they were live.

what the hell is videoteque? Anyways, you have to hear the Kid A and Amnesiac songs live to start appreciating them. I used to not think much of them, but whenever I go see Radiohead live now, theyre the songs that usually kick the most butt, Myxomatosis anyone?

Kid A is my fav.

@zero2dash: It's "idioteque"

The good thing about Radiohead doing concert gigs now is the people who are just there waiting for them to play Karma Police are about a mile behind you.

I dunno man, Kid A is a lot more normal than people make it out to be. I never really listen to Amnesiac at all.

In Rainbows is Radiohead's best album though, hands down.

I actually liked Kid A, but Amnesiac wasn't my cup of tea. I almost had the chance to see them at Lollapalooza last year, but I arrived too late. RATM was there as well. But I was in the windy city for other business and vacation. Plus there were tens of thousands of people walking alongside me on the street, too many for me.

My friend saw them back last year in May or something, and yes, they are supposed to be amazing onstage. I'd love to see them some time. Their percussion is fantastic, no matter which song you choose.

Wow, all this Kid A love is surprising, I had no idea it was so loved. Everyone I know either hated it or was disappointed. Personally I think OK Computer is their best.

Scott Tenorman will be happy

I just watched that episode because of this article.

Now "I might be Wrong", but that video seemed like a bit of a "Letdown". "There, There", don't get too upset, try to be a bit more "Optimistic" and try again. Just as a "Reminder" though, make sure that "Everything is in its Right Place" before you begin again, so that your audience isn't left in "Limbo". And finally, if you want your audience to really enjoy, remember "No Surprises" please. You don't want angry fans chasing you around with "Knives Out" and if thats the case you may want to read up on "How to Disappear Completely."

Sincerely,

Paranoid Android

This type of game annoys me, Anyone Can Play Guitar with a little effort.

+'s for ethan

Hey man, slow down! Is it just because you do it too yourself and no one else?

To be fair, there have only been 5 Rock Band games since 2007.

Guitar Hero on the other hand, has had 18 versions since 2005.

but youre forgetting the track packs, remember those are standalone games as well.

Okay, they have standalone packaging but they're not full priced and aren't only available through retail.

Sheesh.

The AC/DC pack is retail only.

Making fun of Radiohead is so easy. How do you screw it up that badly?

Radiohead may be a lot of things (and be hard to listen to quite often), but that satire fell pretty flat. Plus, uh none of their songs are really about math or fish, so sorry guys, you also fail for agreeing with that sentiment.

weird fishes

can't think of any about math, 2+2=5 comes closest (but math isn't the subject of that song at all)

And Morning Bell is about morning wood.

the note chart was the best part

Radiohead is more deserving of their own Rock Band game than any of the other single band games that have been made, aside from The Beatles.

however, I wouldn't want that to happen.

Here's an idea. when listening to OK computer, add tracks from In Rainbows. Go crazy. Personally, HTTT era is the best.

...A mix between The Cure and Sigur Ros... Pretty much describes Radiohead, IMO.

Maybe if the commercial didn't seem like one of those "Second one ABSOLUTELY FREE!" commercials for food processors.

I hope they have "Knifin' Around" as DLC. It's the best song about a knife ever written. cutcutcutcutcutcutcutcutcut....

I wan't a Mighty Boosh Rock Band

Probably my favorite band.

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