60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Radiohead—“Creep”

Nov 17, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Jerky Boys Inspiration

  • Rob Harvilla introduces a Jerky Boys prank call that inspired Radiohead's album title "Pablo Honey".
  • He reflects on his own prank call experiences, including calling a women's clothing store to ask about polka dots.
INSIGHT

Creep's Uninvited Intrusion

  • Radiohead's "Creep" reflects the 90s theme of intruding into someone's life uninvited.
  • Tom York's lyrics reveal an obsession and self-loathing stemming from unrequited love.
INSIGHT

"Creep's" Cataclysmic Sound

  • The cataclysmic impact of "Creep" lies in its sound, particularly Johnny Greenwood's guitar.
  • Greenwood's jarring crashes were a deliberate attempt to sabotage the song he disliked.
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