Radiohead's 'OK Computer': The Story Behind Every Song
Breaking down the band's 1997 masterpiece, track by track.
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Radiohead Slow Down on ‘The Tourist’
Band was just about to finish 'OK Computer' sessions when it decided to record one last track.
How a Random Soundcheck Moment Led to Radiohead's 'Lucky'
'Lucky' predated 'OK Computer' sessions but ended up being the perfect fit for the album.
Radiohead Mix Louis Armstrong and Beach Boys on ‘No Surprises’
Song meets Thom Yorke's despondent words with 'OK Computer''s prettiest moments.
Radiohead Uses a String Section to Go ‘Climbing Up the Walls’
Band set out to be the anti-Beatles on the 'OK Computer' track.
‘Electioneering’ Puts Radiohead on the Campaign Trail
Band has never been shy about sharing political opinions.
Radiohead Deliver 'OK Computer''s Manifesto With 'Fitter Happier'
"Fitter Happier" serves as the manifesto of Radiohead's 'OK Computer,' even if Thom Yorke disavows the lyrics now.
25 Years Ago: The ‘Karma Police’ Catch Up With Radiohead
One of Radiohead's best-known songs began as an inside joke before it turned into a spooky vision of a dystopian future.
How Radiohead Were Crushed by a ‘Wall of Sound’ on ‘Let Down’
Thom Yorke cries, “Don’t get sentimental / It always ends up drivel” on 'OK Computer’'s fifth track, about so many forms of alienation.
Radiohead Give Star-Crossed Lovers Their ‘Exit Music’
Band was asked by director Baz Luhrmann to contribute a song to 'Romeo + Juliet.' This was the result.