Radiohead European Tour Shows Branded 'Terrible'

The opening nights of Radiohead's European tour have been branded “terrible” by a number of Gigwise readers.

Gigwise has received some messages by fans following the bands shows at Malahide Castle in Dublin last Friday (June 6th) and Saturday (June 7th).

Radiohead played two very different set lists at both concerts – preferring a more hit laden set on Friday compared to Saturday's show.

This, and the fact that the band chose to play so much of their latest album 'In Rainbows', has angered some.

Contacting Gigwise, Lee, who saw the band on Saturday, wrote: “I think it was terrible, they may as well have played in the castle to themselves, no crowd interaction at all.

“They could have rocked the place by putting in a few of their older songs to the set.”

Another reader, John, was upset with Friday's set. He said: “I have been to 4 Radiohead concerts before the Malahide one on the Friday. I have to say that it was terrible. No interaction with the crowd, poor selection of songs.

“I appreciate the band wants to do their new material but there was a need for balance. When they did play a couple of classics the crowd fired up quickly, but they followed this with obscure songs from the new album.

"There was no attempt to respond to the crowd. Never again”

Despite a number of critical comments, a number of Radiohead fans voiced their support for the band.

Peter said “it was truly amazing to see a band at their best”, while Andy said that he “can't stop thinking” about Saturday's gig.

"Please come back Radiohead. I'll never forget that performance," he added.

Gigwise was in attendance at Saturday's show. To read what we though and see a video of Thom Yorke premiering the band's new song, 'Super Collider', click here.

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You can also see a selection of our photos from the opening night below...