Captured at London's legendary Astoria on May 27, 1994, this performance showcases Radiohead at a pivotal moment in their career. With their debut album 'Pablo Honey' released a year prior, the band was already moving beyond the grunge-inflected sound that brought them initial fame. This concert, which concluded a brief European tour, found the band testing out new material that would later form the backbone of their seminal album, 'The Bends'.
The setlist is a fascinating blend of the familiar and the forthcoming, mixing established tracks with the first officially recorded performances of future classics like “Fake Plastic Trees,” “My Iron Lung,” and “Street Spirit (Fade Out).” The raw energy of the performance is palpable, capturing a young band on the verge of a major artistic breakthrough. The audio for "My Iron Lung" from this very show was even used on the studio version of the track, with only Thom Yorke's vocals being re-recorded. This concert at the now-demolished Astoria remains a vital document of Radiohead's evolution, offering a glimpse into the creative transition that would solidify their place as one of the most important bands of their generation.