For context, in 1997, the world was changing. The internet was beginning to gain popularity, and people started to feel the first impacts of the "digital age." "OK Computer" reflects this uniquely. The album is much more than just a rock album; it's essentially a critique of technological advancement and the disconnection between people, common nowadays.
One of the first albums to challenge the classic rock format. "Paranoid Android" is basically a clear example of this. The song unfolds in several parts, mixes genres, and feels more like a trip than a radio hit. The introduction of electronic elements, loops, and complex textures, without losing the spirit of rock, was something new at the time. I like it a lot, and it makes it unique for me.
The lyrics on this album carry a heavy emotional weight, especially for me. It talks about alienation, depression, the speed of the modern world, and the loss of control. Songs like “No Surprises” and “Karma Police” explore the desire to escape from an increasingly oppressive society, while others like “Let Down” capture feelings of insignificance and disconnection, relatable tbh.
Interestingly, "OK Computer" was one of the first albums to be considered almost a masterpiece, something that transcends the medium itself and makes the people rethink music as something different.
This album is incredibly nostalgic for me; it gives me a feeling of the late '90s and the early 2000s. The beeps at the beginning of "Paranoid Android" are one of the most memorable things for me. In fact, one of my favorite songs, "Man of War," was made for a 007 movie but ended up not being used. However, back then, they had live performances of the song. In 2017, the album received a remaster with bonus tracks that weren’t in the original, including "Man of War," along with new cover artwork. It's probably one of the albums I most identify with, especially with the song “Subterranean Homesick Alien." Anyway, I wanted to know if there are any other Radiohead fans here.
And btw, this album, for me, was ahead of its time.
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One of the first albums to challenge the classic rock format. "Paranoid Android" is basically a clear example of this. The song unfolds in several parts, mixes genres, and feels more like a trip than a radio hit. The introduction of electronic elements, loops, and complex textures, without losing the spirit of rock, was something new at the time. I like it a lot, and it makes it unique for me.
The lyrics on this album carry a heavy emotional weight, especially for me. It talks about alienation, depression, the speed of the modern world, and the loss of control. Songs like “No Surprises” and “Karma Police” explore the desire to escape from an increasingly oppressive society, while others like “Let Down” capture feelings of insignificance and disconnection, relatable tbh.
Interestingly, "OK Computer" was one of the first albums to be considered almost a masterpiece, something that transcends the medium itself and makes the people rethink music as something different.
This album is incredibly nostalgic for me; it gives me a feeling of the late '90s and the early 2000s. The beeps at the beginning of "Paranoid Android" are one of the most memorable things for me. In fact, one of my favorite songs, "Man of War," was made for a 007 movie but ended up not being used. However, back then, they had live performances of the song. In 2017, the album received a remaster with bonus tracks that weren’t in the original, including "Man of War," along with new cover artwork. It's probably one of the albums I most identify with, especially with the song “Subterranean Homesick Alien." Anyway, I wanted to know if there are any other Radiohead fans here.
And btw, this album, for me, was ahead of its time.
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