Group quoted by the musician and actor was not properly understood at first hearing: “I do not understand, my brain is not assimilating”
Despite being primarily an actor, Jack Black It has its trajectory linked to music, especially rock, in a very striking way. Starting with TENACIOUS D. Since 1994 he forms with Kyle Gass The duo in question, which has already released four studio albums, toured Brazil and won its own movie, TENACIOUS D –A DOUBLE INFERNAL.
Furthermore, Black interpreted characters linked to the segment. Some of his most notorious work in this regard occurred in the feature films Rock school and Super Mario Bros: The Moviefor which he was responsible for the song “Peaches”.
But what would be the best rock band at all times to Black? In article in the year 2000 for the Entertainment Weekly (via Igor Miranda website), the artist was invited to present his favorite records of all time – and one of them was recorded by the best group in his opinion.
For him, who sports this title is the Radiohead. The album that enters your favorite gallery is The Bends (1995), according to studio work of Thom Yorke and company.
Initially, Black highlighted the difference between The Bends and its successor, the praised OK COMPUTER (1997). For him, the 1995 album is suitable for those looking for a more direct sound, while the following is recommended for those looking for “concept” as it is more experimental.
“If you want a concept, go after OK COMPUTER. But if you want rock – if you want direct songs -, get The Bends. ”
Following, Jack He admitted that he had some difficulty to assimilate the sound of the English group. When he finally understood the work, came the reflection that this was “the best band in rock history”.
“In the first auditions, I was like, ‘I don’t understand…. My brain is not assimilating…’ Then clicked, ‘Ohhhh, I understand, it’s the best band in rock history!’
Radiohead and The Bends
The Bends It is seen as a transition album between the debut Pablo Honey(1993) and the one already mentioned OK COMPUTER. It presents more contained songs compared to the inaugural album, but still without the conceptual development of the successor.
“My Iron Lung”, “High and Dry” + “Planet Telex”, “Fake Plastic Trees”, “Just”, “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” and the title track were made available as singles at the time.
Other favorite records of Jack Black
Still in the article published by Entertainment Weekly, Jack Black He listed more albums that he considers the best of all time. In addition to The Bendshe mentioned:
- Liz Phair, Exile in guyville (1993)
- Owe, FreedomofChic (1980)
- Black Sabbath, WeSold Our souls for rock ‘n’ roll(Collection, 1976)
- Pixies, Pink surfer (1988)
The options are more oriented to alternative rock. The only one that runs away from this rule is the compilation of Black Sabbath – Which also draws attention, for just gathering the most prominent songs of the band until the date of its release, without unpublished songs.
About this material, Black pointed out:
“Ozzy He is the most amazing vocalist, evil EF#of history. No doubt. This album is a capsule of a romantic time in which Satan was real. You were going to hell, but you didn’t care, because it was amazing. ”
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