Radiohead Launches 2025 European Comeback Tour with Captivating Setlist
Radiohead has resumed live performances after a seven-year hiatus. The band kicked off their much-anticipated 2025 European comeback tour on November 4 in Madrid, featuring a dynamic and engaging setlist. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment since the announcement of their tour, which includes four nights in key cities such as Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin during the autumn and winter months.
Exciting Setlist and Performance Details
The concert took place at the Movistar Arena, where the band showcased a “busking approach” to their setlist, having rehearsed over 65 songs from their extensive catalog. During their soundcheck, Radiohead played through a complete 28-song set, although the final show featured 25 songs, including a blend of fan favorites and lesser-known tracks.
Highlights of the Setlist
- Let Down
- 2 + 2 = 5
- Sit Down. Stand Up.
- Bloom
- Lucky
- Ful Stop
- The Gloaming
- Myxomatosis
- No Surprises
- Videotape
- Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
- Everything in Its Right Place
- 15 Step
- The National Anthem
- Daydreaming
- A Wolf at the Door
- Bodysnatchers
- Idioteque
- Encore:
- Fake Plastic Trees
- Subterranean Homesick Alien
- Paranoid Android
- How to Disappear Completely
- You and Whose Army?
- There There
The performance began with “Let Down,” a song that recently gained popularity on TikTok, surprising the band. A notable return was “Sit Down. Stand Up.,” performed live for the first time since 2004, alongside “Subterranean Homesick Alien,” which had not been played since 2017.
Future Performances and Merchandise
Radiohead is expected to continue changing their setlist throughout the European tour, with another concert scheduled in Madrid shortly after the opening show. Additionally, the band launched a new line of merchandise available at the tour venues and online, appealing to fans eager to celebrate their return.
Reflections and Recent Controversies
Since their last album, “A Moon Shaped Pool,” was released in 2016, the members of Radiohead have been involved in various projects, including work with The Smile. However, the band has remained tight-lipped about new music following the tour.
Radiohead has also addressed past controversies, particularly regarding their performances in Israel. In recent discussions, Thom Yorke expressed concern over the backlash the band received, while Jonny Greenwood shared his differing perspective on the criticisms. The band’s complex stance on political issues continues to evoke mixed reactions among fans and critics alike.
As Radiohead embarks on its long-awaited comeback tour, fans can look forward to a series of unique performances and a chance to relive the band’s celebrated musical history.
