Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood once thought their hit song “Creep” was a bit “wimpy.” In a recent interview, he shared that he wasn’t a fan of the track when it first came out. He felt it lacked the energy he preferred, saying, “I suppose the nauseating adolescent in me found it a bit wimpy and wanted to make it the opposite.” He added, “Can’t be having ballads! A distortion pedal and a loud guitar is an enormously exciting thing.”
“Creep” was released in 1992 and featured on their debut album, “Pablo Honey,” in 1993. Greenwood recalled that the album’s co-producer, Sean Slade, often expressed disappointment that more people wouldn’t hear it, as it was the first album from a band with no real expectations. However, luck was on their side, and the song gained popularity. Despite its success, Greenwood noted that the band felt misunderstood, wanting to emphasize that their next album, “The Bends,” was more representative of their true sound.
“Creep” became a major hit, reaching the top 10 in the U.K. and the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at #2 on the Alternative Airplay chart and #6 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
