OK Computer
The greatest album of all time? Plenty of polls suggest that, with Radiohead’s third set of songs frequently vying for that almighty accolade. There is, underneath the blanket praise, music too; a perfect (1997) statement of pre-millennial angst that sees the singer Thom Yorke being awkward about everything, from trains to politics. \"Karma Police\" is the band’s last great catchy pop tune, but it’s lesser known tracks like \"Let Down\" that still offer the surprises. So pretty, so sad, so Radiohead.
Who could have guessed, when Radiohead's obnoxiously overexposed debut single "Creep" came out in 1993, that the band's two subsequent albums would be such elegant artistic triumphs? The Bends, Radiohead's 1995 sophomore release, was a creative success from start to finish, held together by stunningly dramatic songs…
The days of whine and poses may be over, but don’t tell that to Radiohead singer Thom Yorke.
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A decade after its release, OK Computer’s influence can be heard in countless acts on both sides of pond.