OK Computer

8/10

OKC is not as good as Kid A. The themes are similar, but Kid A’s desolate electronic sound is just far more engaging to me. That being said, I can’t judge this album based on other work, so I’ll give this album a fair treatment. OKC is fantastic. Maybe not quite as good as most music nerds will say, but it hits nearly every beat that it is trying to and the band’s performance/Thom’s writing is some of the best they’ll do in their career. I can’t say anything about this album that hasn’t already been said. It’s amazing (obviously)

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve never listened to OK Computer before this. Obviously I’ve heard about it, and heard about it, and heard about it, and While I’ve never sat down and listened to this album before, I’ve enjoyed a lot of remixes and mashups using songs from it and have otherwise heard the songs just from existing online and liking related genres. The best pop song mashups always include either Radiohead or Björk). At some point it just had to be overhyped and overrated. And considering just how -hyped and -rated it has been in the music spaces online I’ve occupied, it surely is. But, unfortunately, it also rules tremendously. Sorry :( I think it would get better with repeated listening and I didn’t like the song with the robot voice so I’m giving it 4/5. I will probably return to this album and unfortunately I can see myself rating this 5/5 in the future. Hard to pick a standout song because it works as a complete work so well (which is something I value in these ratings, if you haven’t noticed). If I had a chance to listen to it a second time, I’m sure I could pick out some standouts. I’ll say Subterranean Homesick Alien for now because that was when I first said to myself “oh no, this rules”

Solid album, but this isn't the best album of all time. Sorry, depressed millennials.

Its a nice one album, is seems like Muse singer with a soft band

Solid

Controversial unpopular opinion...for me I have never really understood the appeal of Radiohead. Nothing is bad about them but there is also nothing stellar to me so I went deep on this album, listened to it multiple times, read the lyrics along with the music, without the music and read numerous breakdowns, reviews and abouts the album. By immersing myself in it, I understand the appeal and it is very well done for what it is. It is looking at our capitalized society at its worst, explaining those flaws and letting everyone know how wrong they are. But in doing that he completely loses me in what he wants to do to change it and make it better. Or what to even appreciate about in our society. In a way it gives me a little bit of boomer vibes, "Well in my day we used to...." Or when you say it is a beautiful day the person responds, "Yes but the way in the Ukrainian is still going on..." True, but we can appreciate today for what it is, see the small joys in life and try our best to improve it moving forward. I give it a four for the technical quality of everything involved because that is impressive.

+1 star for the song with the Dr. Sbaitso voice

Great album. It's not my favorite Radiohead, but it's top tier for sure. 4.25/5

Excellent album.

Pretty damn good album, but as all albums that were groundbreaking for their time, has a bit of that "you had to be there at launch" feel to it

Going from "Old 70s album that nobody in my generation has ever heard of" to "Late 90s album that has plagued the previous and current generation of adults is quite jarring. I am, unfortunately, not emo nor am I a millennial. So, a lot of the vibes in this album go over my head. That does not, however, mean I lack respect for the melodies and intent. I especially enjoy Electioneering, Exit Music, and The Tourist. The rough sound of the 90s with the heavy synth tickles a part of my brain that makes me feel relaxed despite all the distortion and ambient(n't) samples sprinkled throughout the album. As a whole, while it isn't the kind of music I listen to that much, it's a great set that resonates strongly with the last 3 tracks in the album.

'OK Computer' is a landmark release in alternative rock, bridging the gap between Radiohead's distinctive sounds at the turn of the millennia. It's one of the albums that I listened to very early on in my alternative rock discovery period. It certainly still holds up upon re-listen - juxtaposing theatrical elements like in 'Lucky' and 'Paranoid Android' with the more isolated and spacious moments like 'No Surprises' and 'Let Down'. It all feels very cinematic and linear though I wouldn't exactly call it a concept album. 'Let Down' is easily my favorite song here and maybe my favorite Radiohead song - it details one's dissatisfaction with the monotony of their life as they yearn for an escape. It's not an insanely unique topic, but Yorke's writing and vocal performance transform this song's melancholic premise into something almost tragic (never mind the gorgeous wall of sound on the outro). I mentioned this album bridges the gap between Radiohead's sounds, and that's certainly true instrumentally - fusing elements of more traditional alternative rock with these electronically driven aspects that would be later fleshed out on 'Kid A'. This fusion helps convey this album's very overt messaging relating to a synthetic world; one that promotes shallowness and individualism. Song topics vary (like in the opener) but I always found that to be the overarching theme here. The playing and music sound great as well, but it would be redundant to talk about all that considering the sheer number of accolades this album has amassed throughout the years. I don't think I can add much to the 'OK Computer' gushery that hasn't already been said over the past nearly 27 years. To me though, this album has always been a very comforting listen and its dystopian imagery stands as potent even today. While I don't enjoy every track here and I typically just stick to the handful of songs here that I love, I most certainly "Get the Hype".

This is really depressing and exactly what I like

Couple good singles, though nothing as iconic as Creep I see this album as important in the evolution of the band that would go from Pablo Honey to Kid A and beyond, rather than supremely important to music generally

Ok, fine. I get it.

Alright, maybe I do like Radiohead a little. I was at least somewhat aware of Paranoid Android, Karma Police, and No Surprises, but I don't remember enjoying them this much. I'm also very happy to have heard Airbag. I wish Electoneering was less lo-fi, as this project has taught me that I don't really like that. Now I feel compelled to give Kid A and Amnesiac another try after listening to this...

'OK Computer' is a groundbreaking album that was ahead of its time, and a significant shift in the band's direction from their previous work. It may require multiple listens to fully appreciate. I highly recommend giving it a chance and listening to it more than once to fully absorb it before you completely write it off.

Moody, very moody. And a bit sad. But also very good. I don’t want to like this album, the lead singer moans a lot, is whiney and annoying. No Surprises (best song on the disc) is a perfect example. Agree that this one makes the 1001 must hear list (3.8*s)

This album will keep you engaged from start to finish and you'll never tire of listening to it. You hear something new each time through and it's as good as everyone has always said it is. It's atmospheric, moody, foreboding, and layered. It's also upbeat and promising at times and it aged very well. So complex but not overly produced, Radiohead does it again. You will see more from them on this list. Solid.

What an album. Always heard how good OK Computer was but never sat down and listened in unison. I am happy to sign off that it belongs on every list. Fantastic and creative from start to finish. I've been tangentially into Radiohead for a while but haven't really spent extended time listening to them. I know the hits and have been exposed from time to time to others and have pretty much always liked what I've heard. This listen specifically will inspire me to go album by album through their discography. 4.15 stars

a great record almost completely dragged down by narcissistic miserablism

Joe has promised not to call off the wedding even though I’m only giving this a 4. #phew I didn’t realize how much I enjoy Karma Police until this listen through. Overall liked this better than In Rainbows but I still think too many of their songs sound the same, which is holding me back from a 5 star rating.

dense, lush, layered, probably missed a lot of the references but this album seems a lot more interesting than the other two albums by them I've heard (The Bends and Hail to the Thief). Worthy of a few more plays!

I mean it's good , a solid 4 star but just short of greatness

Never gave it a fair chance before and ... wow. Very nice listen, experimental yet still a pretty easy listen. Easy to see why it got so popular. Fitter Happier and the second half not being as interesting drags it down a bit for me though.

This needs a specific mood but I listened to it on a rainy quiet afternoon with tea and my cat sleeping in my arms

Absorbing. Achieves a number of things at once - ambient chill for drifting off to sleep; commentary on life; intense moods. Rewards long-term attention.

Mellow vibes, very similar to a muse kind of sound. Enjoyed, to be honest never really listened to much radio head but I’d give it another go

Enjoyed this album eventually. Took a bit to get into.

If I had to rate this album in 2017 sitting high in my freshman dorm room when I initially fell in love with Radiohead, it would definitely get a 5. I still listen to some of my favorite songs, but haven't listened to this or Kid A in their entirety in quite a while. I still absolutely love Radiohead but I wasn't connecting to the entire album as much as I had in the past. That said, I listened to No Surprises and Karma Police like 5 more times after the album. Mood when starting: tired, wanting to be home Setting: driving in the rain late night to get back from a long family dinner

I've somehow avoided listening to this album up until today. I liked it, it was good. It doesn't immediately strike me as a legendary album in the way that Otis Blue or Sgt Peppers would, but I definitely enjoyed it. As with some other records on this list, I suspect this album was a moment in time as much as it was a collection of songs. I wasn't there for that moment, and I've benefited from all the music that was inspired by it later, leaving me feeling like it's a pretty familiar sound. Karma Police was my favorite song. The other notables were 'Subterranean Homesick Alien', which was a really ambient and cool tracks, and Electioneering. 8/10

dude. I mean, come on. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said about this album. just fucking listen to it. it's great.

Great album - not the happiest!

One of those albums where the brilliance shines through even if it's not always for me. Intensity and energy are present even in the quiet parts of this album.

Pretty good. Especially last 2-3 songs.

Ooooooo boy First off, fuck these zionist twats Second off, it's not even top 3 in their discography I don't know if I'm in deep enough to fully understand and love this record, but the songs that hit HIT. Paranoid Android, Electioneering, Let Down, Climbing Up the Walls, and of course the ever-flawless No Surprises. I don't love it as a cohesive project just yet, but what I respect is there.

I do not understand the hype. Maybe repeated listens would prove me wrong. Pretty good though.

Heavy hitter, widely recognized as a GOAT album, lots of new ideas and sounds given the time. Very deep and experimental in a HUGE fan. 4.4

Das berühmte Meisteralbum von Radiohead. Überall von der Kritik gelobt und gefeiert. Und ja, es ist in jedem Fall hörenswert und unglaublich gut und abwechslungsreich produziert. Schon zur damaligen Zeit etwas anders. Mehrmals muss man es anhören und die Perlen kommen zum Vorschein. Insgesamt gesehen gehört es nicht zu meinen absoluten Favoriten. Ich besitze eine Best of von Radiohead. Sie macht mich allein schon glücklich. Dennoch hörenswert "OK Computer". Allein schon wegen "No surprises"

I have to put this to bed for myself. Been wracking my brain trying to figure out, really, what I think about this album (and Radiohead in general, as I still owe a review of Kid A). But I think I finally got it. The band are paradoxical. Yorke goes out of his way to confuse us both lyrically and professionally - in interviews, his stage presence or lack thereof, etc. Abjectly refusing to take the Prog baton, while doing exactly that. Being the "Biggest Band in the World™" while at the same time the most introverted band to ever exist (putting the lie to "introversion" as real concept at all, but these personality tropes help marketers so let's all just keep on pushing the stereotypes). Being upper-crust English Gentlemen from Oxford yet having a vicious hatred for the establishment. Being the living human embodiment of these paradoxes would push one to the edge of a certain socially acceptable madness. The listener is expected to ignore all of it and take a quick dip in this strange pool. I'm not judging this as bad. In fact, one of the reasons Radiohead succeeds is that they are somehow able to make catchy well-composed, almost accessible music out of this confused, often depressing and enraging state of mind. It's an impermanent state, but one that will float in and out of consciousness without warning. And one that leaves only on it's own accord, even if asked politely. This is Radiohead for me. They absolutely went to a place pop music (HA!) never really went. If we believe Yorke and Co this was not contrived but spontaneous. Another paradox, in that if tyoou think about it, no music is either truly spontaneous or truly contrived, it's not a black and white thing. I was becoming annoyed by interpretations of the lyrics and their confusing, abstract nature: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN! Add to it the idea, for me, that some of these interpretations do NOT correspond at all with what the words in the poems actually ARE. Just as an example, let's talk about Airbag (first song on the album and puts itself out there as a representative). I've read articles whose purpose was to shed light on the poetry (it's poetry, in the ancient sense, but without the storytelling) claiming this song is about a car crash. And outside of the literal interpretation, about "transport", and maybe even the dangers of modern society, cars, whatever. But if you look at the lyrics, what are they really saying? Born again. Almost died. Airbag saved my life. What actually saved your life, man? How did you almost die? Was Thomas telling the story of a car accident that he was in? Maybe.. these guys are a paradox. Maybe all of his angst has to do with people like me misinterpreting what he's trying to say. (I've read that infact some of Thom Yorke's angst comes from exactly this.) Is "Airbag" a complaint about technology, or an acknowledgement? The fine German car caused a problem (car crash), but the Airbag prevented a different problem (death), so maybe the technology that can kill you can actually save you? What is repeatedly discussed is being born again, and the chorus about an interstellar burst and how I am back to save the universe. Yes, Thom Yorke was in an accident, yes, he has spoken about it and the relationship to this song. So you can certainly take it very literally - the feeling of escaping a near death experience adn emerging from it with a renewed sense of joie de vivre. But HAVE YOU HEARD THIS SONG. There is no joy, only fear. So it's poetry and soundtracks. The poetry isn't really all that great. The singer sounds almost as if he doesn't want you to understand the words, they are there as a vehicle for his voice to intertwine with the guitar - vocals as musical instrument. WHich is great. People love that. It has just been difficult to unravel the various paradoxes with Radiohead, or understand when they are possibly NOT being paradoxical at all. I came to this music later in my life. If I heard this first when I was 17, you couldn't tear it out of my cold dead hands. But I deeply respect it, tall the guys in this bad are fantastic musicians and Thom Yorke is without question one of the best vocalists of this generation (arguably any generation), and an entertaining frontman as well. But every time I hear Radiohead, a small bit of my enjoyment is clouded by the cynicism that they themselves frame everything with. It becomes tedious. I feel pressure to like them more than I do. When that pressure gets to be too much to take, I put on OK Computer and drift away to a different place ;)

I can see lots of modern artists drawing inspiration from this album alone, and for that I love it!

Took me several listens but I converted to a fan of this album finally

I forgot how much I love Let Down as a song.

A strong 4 minus. Some songs are just a bit confusing

I liked this, very angsty.

heard this one before, had lots of songs liked already. i’ll still probably never get it the way big radiohead fans do, but this is nice to put on in the house. more a whole than the sum of its parts for me.

11/12

Wow, was that really 25 years ago. Shit, I'm old!

Really cool album. I wish there was like a 4.25 rating available. Electioneering might be my sleeper pick for favorite song.

This album humanized Radiohead for me. I’ve never been a full time fan of theirs, but I’ve always enjoyed certain moments, Karma Police for example. When Paranoid Android came out with its wild music video, I was stunned. I both loved it and was turned off by its otherworldliness. Giving this album a full listen helped me realize they are a rock band. Definitely one that was pushing limits and being weird, but they’re a rock band. I loved Electioneering and think I’ll add it to my running playlist. Also, Thom Yorke is one of a kind.

This album felt like a mental breakdown 👌👌👌

This sounded so much like MUSE

radio noises are a vibe; fun sounds

Lot's going on right from the beginning. Each song is pretty unique. Added a few to the ultimate playlist. Good stuff, easy to see why its important to this band and music.

I like. Might listen again ?

Another famous band I've not really listened to! I'm not sure if I actually recognise any track names from their top tracks. Paranoid Android was good and Karma Police sounded familiar! Enjoyed the whole album including the 2017 edition with the second side, it certainly has a vibe.

It's not my favourite Radiohead album so lets say it's a floored 4

As an admitted skeptic when it comes to Radiohead no Thom Yorke’s voice especially, I am pretty bowled over by OK Computer upon a complete listen. I need to listen a lot more, and a lot more carefully, because I’ve missed out here. Badly.

I enjoy music for how it pleases my ears and no much depth, this album has some tracks that I'll listen to for the rest of my life, rating 4 stars because some of them were not for my taste. Wonderfull album!

I finally just got into Radiohead this year and I really love this album!

Slow, Whiny depressed but very very good.

This was the turning point for Radiohead, the boundary between being a reasonable but limited Alternative band and something unique and enduring. There are hints of what was to come on The Bends, but OK Computer embraces fully the dreamy, electropop that would become signature Radiohead. This is the type of album you don't look to for "songs". Instead, it's about mood; It's about soundscapes. Of course, this is the point of polarization for Radiohead fans. You could like Fake Plastic Trees or Creep as just a song. You have to embrace Ok Computer as a concept. It was an either/or situation. What they began with Ok Computer is what we now think of as Radiohead. Thank goodness.

I get why people like this album. It has very pretty sounds. I think I would have liked it better if I smoked some indica. Or if I could make out anything Thom Yorke was singing about. Might smoke somethin and give it another listen.

I'm not a big fan of Radiohead. But this album holds a soft spot on my heart. Always nice to hear it.

I can’t listen to this album with fresh ears. It was my indoctrination to the musical tastes of my Austin crew and I treasure it. It’s atmospheric, yet melodic. Each song, a little symphony. Lyrically grand and prescient. 4.6

absoluter banger, klaustrophobisch, elektrisch, analog, dystopisch bass is super cool

Very pleased.

Listened to this after listening to The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Not a bad choice. Radiohead held their own. Glad I went back and checked this one out.

I liked it. Will listen to again

I take a star off to prove that I’m not a pick-me

Good album, didn’t grab me like some of the other Radiohead albums I’ve listened too but still a solid entry.

First full Radiohead album listen - it's a good one. All the singles are definitely the strongest songs on the album, with No Surprises being my favorite.

This album is excellent. It uses interesting chord structures, varied instrumentation, and haunting vocals to create an emotional experience, simultaneously imparting on the listener that feeling of existential, anxious dread in the pit of your chest and that tight, immediate adrenaline rush of anxiety. In short, this album is a paranoid experience in all the best ways. Favorite songs were Paranoid Android (duh), Electioneering, Karma Police, and Fitter Happier. I don't think I had a least favorite song.

It's pretty good, understand it is iconic, but it kid of slides past me

Ionic

I've heard of this album for a long time but never bothered to seek it out. I don't think it was an earth shattering legendary album. I can see where it would be on some peoples best list. Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - It was ok to listen to but I wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.

índice apenas melódico, não prestei atenção nas letras. rsss dá a sensação de que é tudo a mesma música, talvez não de um jeito pejorativo. +: acabei prestando atenção na letra de Karma Police e me envolvi! me arrependi de não ter sido mais atenta. ++: odiei aqueles efeitos finais de Fitter Happier, mas cumpriu o propósito. gostei da letra, então posso passar pano. +++: Muse obviamente bebeu das águas de Electioneering kkkkk o álbum mudou de tom... ++++: saio convencida, sou emo, embora não deixe de notar uma certa pretensão hétero contracultura.

Es un álbum muy interesante, aún así me gusta más el the bends y el in rainbows

Exceptional work by radiohead.

Bardzo fajna płyta. 4/5 Dobry rock, wspomnienia i stary klimat

Not historically my favorite band but I dig it

I can finally say I’ve listened to OK Computer. Nice 👍 4.5/5

I really loved the instrumentals for the calmer songs. I couldn't understand a single word but I loved most of the album. I had to skip \"Fitter Happier\" tho. Creeped me out a ton.

The instrumental and noise work on this album is great. Every song I can focus on something specific and something else blends and grabs my attention. I don't know if the vocals are #1 but they fit the sound much better than most artists could. That being said they aren't bad at all and the lyrics aren't a slouch even if there are stronger writers. The album is a bit over the top moody but there's something strong here for sure.

Very easy to listen to. Interesting choices. Works very well as a cohesive album. I'm just not sure where I stand. OK Computer, I'm sorry. It's not you. It's me. 4.5

Already been a huge addict of Kid A. Let Down and Karma Police make the album.

It's hard to review a Radiohead album as a Smashing Pumpkins fan, considering how many times the former has gotten gushing, rave reviews for being "pioneers" for doing something the latter had already done (and gotten mostly scorn), but damned if this isn't a great album.

A great one for sure. TY’s voice gets to be a bit much for me after too much Radiohead. But great overall.

An essential listen, no doubt. Bridges the gap between the more structured predecessor, The Bends, and the experimental successors, Kid A/Amnesiac. A little less cohesive than what came before and after.

Fantastic stuff, I get it. I’m a casual Radiohead fan. I usually like what I hear, I had a “greatest hits” CD in high school that I used to play, because even back then I knew Radiohead was an “important” band. This was the first time I listened to this album in full though. Absolutely wonderful experience. Very much my thing. I hear so much of stuff I like in this - Bowie, Eno, Nomi, REM, McCartney, Wings, Broken Social Scene - all made into something different and new. “Lucky” is my favorite track, sounds like a Bond theme for a Bond movie that never was. Can’t wait to relisten to this album some more!

"OK Computer?" More like... "Pretty Darn Good Computer."

For my first Radiohead album, I think I certainly got a more experimental one, but I didn’t get a bad one. Compared to the last album, we’ve got such a variance of styles, and those styles enhance the core sound & the core message of the album. As a listening experience, it’s a really good album, and I think I have to add every track (except Fitter Happier) to my big playlist pretty much solely on the production and the vocals. Lyrically, I’m sure I missed some stuff, but I don’t know if I really care. Right now, it’s not a perfect album to me; there were some points where the dissonance of everything turned me away, at least on that first listen. I don’t think I can give it a 5 right now, but it’s no less than a 4. I can see where the hype comes from, and I think if I give it another re-listen or two to just let everything truly overwhelm me, it could easily be a 5.

First time listening to this, but I was aware of the regard it is held in. A lot less morose than I was expecting! I love the guitar playing on it, adds some odd textures to the songs. Really good album, lives up to the hype.

Pretty solid, enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

A bit depressing album :D But I liked the messy guitar and slow and emotional vocals. Reminds me slightly of Miami. But Mitski apparently did not draw any inspiration from Radiohead, only Coldplay lol. Also this is a very easy genre for me to listen to, I guess. I think a lot of modern British rock is better, this was a bit slow and bland for me. Not sure what my fav track was. And interesting lyrics I suppose.

4.5/5 Classic album. I love male manipulator music so much. <3

I need to feel in a mood to appreciate the album fully. It helps when there's heavy rain outside and I'm in with a cup of tea. I love that the album creates a beautiful unified whole. Sometimes they moan.

I discovered Radiohead when In Rainbows came out in ‘08. I went on a deep dive. Anytime I hear their music it takes me back to living in Chicago and discovering a new city.

One of the most beloved albums in the history of music. It is loved by everyone and there really is absolutely no one who doesn't like this album. It has flaws, but they are minimal. Yorke at his best is seen on this album. Truly a revolution in Alt-Rock and a revolution in the band itself. The production of the album is beautiful and the interpretation of each of the participants of the album is important. It has some of the best songs of the band's career. I think it ends up being so beloved because of the deep-not-deep writing that the songs have. While you have songs where deep lyrics are present (Karma Police), you have songs where they are not present and they are still great songs (No Surprises). I'm not saying that it's written like that, I'm saying that it has a quite digestible writing. In addition to this the more electric sound of the album as opposed to the other two albums before this one and that sound sounds so fresh to this day.

A melancholy masterpiece.

Blijft een geniale plaat, maar ik merk wel dat ik 'm door de jaren heen minder ben gaan koesteren dan vroeger. Door 'm zo nog eens op te zetten valt 't pas op hoe depressief alles klinkt. Productioneel is 't ook een beetje typisch 90's alternative, met veel bliepjes en scratches enzo. De songs zijn niet kapot te krijgen, maar ik ben meer fan van de eerlijke rechttoe-rechtaan-sound op bvb In Rainbows en de iets grotere fuck-you attitude in plaats van het geklaag. Maar ja, No Surprises, Lucky, Karma Police, Paranoid Android, Exit Music, Airbag,... sja, de verzameling is wel crazy.

Wasn't bad but way overrated

Late 90s alternative rock. Shades of Coldplay, Tragically Hip and Gin Blossoms… pleasantly surprised (I did not listen to Radiohead when there were popular). Low 4

Superb

I was really into electronic music at the time this came out so was pleased that Radiohead had gone all ‘Aphex Twin’ on us. Really interesting album, don’t understand why my brain likes his whiney moaning voice, it’s variety of styles, but even after all these years it still does. Are Radiohead essentially Wakeman without the cape and better synths - if so please let’s hope their next tour is a faithful recreation of King Arthur on Ice!

Sounds OK. Computer

It's alright. A pretty solid album with some good stuff on it. I'll give it the same light four I give every Radiohead album, or at least most of them. It's good, but not exactly what I want. My favourite songs were Karma Police, No Surprises, and Subterranean Homesick Alien. Shocking, I know.

I was 13 when this album came out and never gave it the attention I should have. Innovative and daring album in the hay day of grunge.

Bit of a downer, but in an excellent way.

"OK Computer" by Radiohead is a groundbreaking album that effortlessly blends alternative rock with experimental elements. Released in 1997, it remains a masterpiece with its thought-provoking lyrics, intricate instrumentals, and Thom Yorke's haunting vocals. Tracks like "Paranoid Android" and "Karma Police" showcase the band's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes while delivering socially conscious messages. The album's cohesive narrative and sonic innovation have solidified its place in music history, making it a must-listen for anyone appreciating the evolution of rock.

9/10, um dos melhores e mais icônicos álbuns de rock alternativo dos anos 90, porém não tenho certeza se é o melhor álbum da banda.

overrated computer

Never thought I liked Radiohead, but I think it’s because the fans of Radiohead.

avant guard

I was excited to sit down and listen to this as an adult. I know there are some bangers on here, but as a young'n Radiohead was the annoying boring stuff that interrupted the loud grunge on the radio and the music video for paranoid android was highly unsettling to me. It really drags at the end, but there's a lot of great stuff here. It has an emblematic 90s non-music interlude track which I appreciate on principle. It hearkens to a time when people made albums instead of singles

I enjoyed this one. I had only listened to a few songs by Radiohead before (“Karma Police” being one) but I knew I liked their style of music. I really appreciated the variety of songs, and I think that “The Tourist” is my new favorite Radiohead song. I didn’t want the album to end.

perfect for disassociating at the mall because I accidentally needed to buy pants on Thanksgiving weekend, thanks

Some great angsty songs, thoughtful writing throughout, great instrumental, great guitars, you can see what they were going for and they nailed it Tom Yorke looks a bit like my ex girlfriend in a weird way though

Good, varied and just like I remember it.

Channels moody y2k teen in the best way.

Radiohead entirely passed me by when they came out. Glad I'm able to listen now pretty much for the first time, outside the singles. This was a joy!

Great Album!!

I first heard this when I was a young 17 year old girl in a band with a bunch of 30 something year old dudes. The guy who taught me to play guitar handed me this album and Ween’s GodWeenSatan. I wasn’t ready for Ween quite yet but I loved OK Computer. This album is so electric. Much better than their moany electronic stuff.

This album has aged so well. It is atmospheric and immersive. For an album that is so heavily produced, it has a live feel to it. I imagine I’ll get more out of this each time I come back to it

Daria

Love

Moody and sad in the best way

Pääasiallisesti hyvä levy, mutta muutama hitaampi filleri on mukana. The Tourist esimerkiksi olisi voinut jäädä pois.

3.5: I generally like a few songs by A tribe called quest but not today I guess

merite une seconde ecoute pour mieux apprécier 8/10

Really enjoyed 😁

Really enjoyed some of the song selection

“No alarms and no surprises please” this album isn’t for every mood but when it hits, it’s perfect.

Strange and unique. Liked it a lot!

Probably my favorite Radiohead album, but I don't really go out of my way to listen to Radiohead anymore. Album flows really nicely overall, and No Surprises stays sad af

Objectivement : - évolutif - intéressant - intelligent - créatif - magnifique - en avance sur son temps sur certains morceaux - bien mixé samer - production de bâtard Subjectivement: Voyage magnifique, je ne saurais dire vraiment mieux que ça Mais je sais que ce ne sera pas mon album préféré de Radiohead, il me touche moins que d'autres 4,5/5

😎

Their first great album.

This album had really good riffs and slower paced songs that are usually what I listen to. Not all the songs are fast enough though, I felt as if I was listening to more beats than the voice, which isn’t always a bad thing. My favorite songs from this album are often played (paranoid android, no surprises, and karma police). The new ones that I haven’t really heard are let down and climbing up the wall.

I want to get it but I still don't think I get it.

Liked it a lot more than other Radiohead albums. cool guitars

Álbum sensacional demais. A mudança de estilo que pautou muitas bandas no futuro.

I love this album so very much.

Airbag: 3/5 Pretty decent, interesting addition of electronic aspects in a mostly "rock" song, but overall just kind of chill Paranoid Android: 5/5 Super diverse sounds throughout, going from chill Muse-ish vibes to harder rock and guitar solos and shit. Loved it Subterranean Homesick Alien: 4/5 More on the psychedelic rock side. Exit Music (For a Film): 5/5 Sounds like music for movie credits, so the title nailed it. Really like the background vocals throughout. Oh hey its that song that I know that I always thought was Muse. Let Down: 4/5 Nice listening music, pretty chill, not a huge standout though Karma Police: 4/5 See above with "Let Down" Fitter Happier: 4/5 Spooky, I hated it and loved it at the same time. Okay Hal 9000 go off. Electioneering: 4/5 Loved the guitar in this one especially. Climbing Up the Walls: 3/5 Enjoyed most of it but near the ending got a bit chaotic for me. No Surprises: 4/5 OH THAT FUCKING SONG. Super sad song tbh. Witerawwy Cwying rn. Lucky: 4/5 Similar to Exit Music with the background vocals and Electioneering with the guitar. The Tourist: 3/5 It's okay, goes on a bit too long for me without changing much. Understandable as the final track though. Overall I enjoyed it, found some songs I would definitely give another listen to, but not necessarily the kind of music I would regularly listen to.

this seems to be a trip through my high school cds.

The only Radiohead song I knew before this was Creep … so this was a surprising listen. I really enjoyed the feel of this album, even if I could not get much of the lyrics (but also sensed they did not matter greatly). It had a unique and melancholic sound - there were so many times I would start to catch a glimpse of other bands, but then it would disappear. Maybe bc there is just so much going on here? And maybe it’s bc I just listened to the Pink Floyd last week, but also got a bit of that vibe? Very good find for me.

Solid album. Always loved electioneering but it's been awhile since I listened to the rest of it.

The ever present issue in rankings list: how much to count the context in which the album was released vs the quality of the content itself? Is it a personal preference or a wholistic ranking? All in all I was glad to revisit this album with fresh eyes. I think the sound is remarkably fresh, always a good sign. Lyrically strong. Not my favourite Radiohead album, but a solid listen. I’ll round it up.

Kind of a retro-future vibe. Like in the 1950s everyone thought we'd have flying cars by 2000. I don't think this is the right word but I'm going to call it ephemeral because that is a cool word.

No alaaaarms and nooo surprises, no alaaaarms and nooo surpriseeeeeees <3

My typa stuff right here.

Good 90s sad boy art rock, sounds good, but I can never take 90s sad boy shit seriously.

A good time while high on drugs lol

Incredible album, I love the noisy dissonance a lot of the songs evolve into. Definitely recommend playing this through headphones. Losing one star because Thom Yorke's voice gets to me after an hour or so.

This is Good MusicTM.

Definitely slept on Radiohead. Glad to have listened.

Some exceptional songs that bring back memories.

Loved it. I'd forgotten how many great songs there are on this album.

Better than I remember

Need to be in the right mood for it cause it's sometimes a slow walk to get to the riffs you want to hear in each song.

Pretty ok

Overrated

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great album

Radiohead has more than enough songs I could probably 5 star a double disk greatest hits if that's what this was. However this isn't a greatest hits its OK Computer which while being great I just don't know if I can justify giving this 5 stars even though part of me really wants to. There isn't really a bad song on this album but some them are just a little bit too slow for me and I don't know if "drone on" is the right description but it's the most fitting one I can think of. Theres a ton of different sounds on this album. There's loud sections that just rock out and then there's slow ambient synth sections that you can get lost in. All of it is uniquely Radiohead. I get the love for this album I just don't think it's their magnum opus. Its a 4.5 for me which I'll probably round down to a 4. I'll make up for this blasphemy if Hail to the Thief comes up.

Una chulada.

I’m not a fan of Radiohead. Bit too depressing and dreary for me. But I’d forgotten how good this album is. I feel like they lost me after this album. Nice to relive it though!

It’s great that an album that sites Bitches Brew as its main influence for song structure and that the EMI executives thought would tank, would platinum all over the world and receive “universal praise” from critics. Personally, I find that the tracks are solid and well written, and the production is sophisticated, but outside of Paranoid Android not too many really make you stop what you’re doing. Now that we’ve been sent (I think) all of the Radio Head albums, In Rainbows is my favourite.

Great to see Radiohead come up again and excuse to listen to this album. I feel I've gone through phases with Radiohead where I listen intensely then not at all for years. I think that's good as then you come back to it and remember what amazing music it is! It's like a fresh perspective and I felt that a lot re listening. Songs on this album have so many key memories. I remember when I was quite young in secondary school I had heard No Surprises but didnt know who it was or how to find it. I thought that initial two chord sequence was so beautiful. Eventually I heard Aaron Spiers playing it on guitar in a music practice room, and I was like OMG what is that song. on my behalf Simon Haddleton very rudely interrupted Aaron to ask what it is was. I did not ask him to and he did it quite rudely like OI! I cringe about that from time to time. Regardless he gave the album and I found the song, then spent ages working it out on piano. Coming back to No Surprises at different points in my life has been key. I really marvelled at it in this listen and read about the song writing. They wrote a song so dark an but then tried to make it sound like a lullaby so the tragicness wasn't so apparent. Kind of tying to how the tragicness of every day life isn't also do immediately apparent. Weirdly I think of Matt Halliday with Paranoid Android, it was his favourite song at sixth form and I think he tried to learn it in music tech a level. Karma Police makes me think of Adam Buxton talking about how seeing them live at The Roundhouse was one of the most moving experiences of his life. He said that when the lyrics "For a minute there I lost myself" he felt that in the performance and that everyone had lost themselves temporarily and how amazing it is that music can do that to you. I could go on. Overall the album is magnificent and idgaf if people think it's depressing, life can be depressing and love how Radiohead articulate that. Side note: Thom Yorke has aged remarkably well

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Bästa låt: Exit music (for a film) Finfint album

RADIOHEAD wow fett album Favorit låtar: Exit music (for a Film), Paranoid Android, No surprises, Lucky

Their best album

Very lovely! I often forget how much I enjoy Radiohead and OK Computer reminded me of that. Sound is adjacent to psychedelic and some bits of progressive rock, which for me means that I have to be in a specific mood to listen to this as I get bored of slower music fairly quickly.

Outstanding

Great album. Loved it.

they wrote no surprises for 15yo me.

I've heard nothing but absolute praise from this album for years. And I must say I am very surprised it (mostly) lived up to the hype. While there were a few songs that I wasn't super impressed with, 90% of every song here really is *that* good.

Who hasn’t heard this record yet? Yea ofc it’s great a little overrated but still has plenty of incredible tracks just some that don’t hold up as well or some that just don’t fit, and nearing the end there’s a surprisingly high amount of these weaker tracks, all that said easy strong 8 easily one of the most essential art projects in history

Opvallend dat zo'n gelukzalig en voorspoeding decennium als de jaren negentig toch zoveel depri-muziek heeft voortgebracht (okee, er was ook happy hardcore). Ik heb destijds eigenlijk nooit veel naar Radiohead geluisterd, maar dit klassieke album kende ik natuurlijk wel. Het is goed gemaakt, daar niet van. Exit music for a film blijft tijdloos. Kortom, fijn om allemaal nog eens te horen, maar al met al vind ik veel van deze muziek toch te somber en te sloom om het vaker op te gaan zetten.

Dat gedrein. Als het een kind was, zou je hem toch even in de hoek zetten. Als het dreinende kind het masker even afzet, valt het wel mee. Het blijkt dan toch een kwaliteitsplaat. 3,5 sterren.

Classic

Never really considered myself a Radiohead fan, but I'm fairly familiar with them. This is their best album we've had on the list so far imo.... I think the bends may be better though? Sure it will turn up. When they are good, they are fantastic, I'm just not sure all of it is quite at the same level. Karma police is by far the best thing about this album. Can picture the music video when I hear the song. No surprises is the next best thing about it. Highlights: Paranoid Android Exit music Karma police No surprises Lucky Still not sure I'd call myself a fan, but too many good tracks not to give at least a 4

3.5

Good album, not as similar to Pink Floyd as people say but still a very good album. Similar to a David Bowie album from the 90s and Dark Side of the Moon. 100% deserves the recognition.

This was better than I expected and I know that if i came more familiar with it I would learn to really like it so I’m going to be optimistic and give a 4. This was not similar to the other albums I’ve heard by Radiohead, and I am pleasantly surprised! I liked the different sounds. Overall impressed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh3tuL_DVsE

10

Good, and I get it's so many peoples favorite, but can't give it 5 because In Rainbows is better. Just isn't as well put together as an album, even if it has some of their best songs.

Well, no surprises here. Through the list I've warmed to Radiohead, but I was pretty cold before. I get a lot of what people love about this, but I think I just like it. But then I'm too young to be jaded to really fall into this I think. Maybe one day I'll love it.

One of their best albums

Having never really, properly, listened to Radiohead other than the hits, can really see where the early comparisons were made regarding Muse’s early work. Overall a good album, but quite a complex listen at times

A great album here. Structurally and conceptually tight, a honing and advancement on their previous styles, and some classic tracks to boot. I will admit I have a preference for a couple of their later albums, and there are a couple tracks that are not really near the band at the best, though these are mostly compensated for by others that are. A decent to strong four. Fave tracks: Paranoid Android / Let Down

great vocals and instrumentals but didn’t quite hit the spot for me

this is one of the best radiohead albums. ita that good. this was way ahead of its time in 1997. its almost in rainbows. almost.

I get the hate for Radiohead, I guess I just come down on their side since I've enjoyed them since first hearing Pablo Honey a-ways-back-when. OK coMPUTER is a break from the gurney whiney alternative band and moves Radiohead into whiney adult rock agents. And I like it. 4/5.

4+

Top 3 Songs: 1 - Paranoid Android (2) 2 - Let Down (5) 3 - Karma Police (6)

Very good. 4 / 5 stars.

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Paranoid android, Exit music, Karma police, No surprises, Electioneering

Bra, men fastnar inte riktigt riktigt.

It is an unpopular opinion, but this is the last of the great Radiohead albums. It is just a masterful album and the last one before it just got weird. Great listen!

I know this is a classic top 10 album, but I can never get through it. I try and I try and I get bored. I'd give it 3 stars, but I'm giving it 4 for my own patience issues.

lmao

it's okay they even say that in the title 👍 climbing up the walls remains my favorite song of it and probably my favorite radiohead song period, i rarely hear people mention it even when discussing the whole album which is a shame! such atmospheric and creepy deep cut. oknotok anniversary release also includes man of war, another favorite of mine, even if it's technically isnt really an ok computer song. unrelated to music but ok computer has such distinct and cool visuals (cover art for singles and the album etc), glad they continued to collaborate stanley donwood after that

Most overrated album of all time

Solid

Already heard

Miserable album, but that is what they were going for. I don't listen to it much these days but have some great memories of when it was first released.

I have never really sat down and given this record a focused listen. Despite that I'm struck by how familiar a lot of this record is, it must be a lot more ubiquitous than I realize. Radiohead has always been a lot for me, very dramatic indeed. And this record is very much that. Obviously they are a talented band and gifted musicians, but they just aren't really for me. I did enjoy listening to this, though it's hard for me to place it in any context.

Paranoid android - najneiskoristeniji riff na svijetu Bomba album

Need to losten maybe buy V

I liked this a lot, but needed repeated listening. Radiohead sound quite unique to me, and I don't quite get the Pink Floyd comparisons, other than the music and lyrics feel quite introspective and serious. I particularly liked No Surprises (which I now realise I have heard repeatedly over the years) and Subterranean homesick alien

An absolute classic, with quite a bit of noise in between bangers of songs. Paranoid Android and No Surprises are timeless, and while this album (and Radiohead in general) is forever ingrained in my memory for being amazing soundtracks to Ergo Proxy and Confessions (Kokuhaku) I can't give this the full 5/5 because a lot of songs are just a bit too noisy/weird..

I enjoyed it, never listened to Radiohead before but I know they've got a big reputation. The album didn't really have any duds and flowed well. I also was interested by the theme of the album. However it will not forever be associated with a failed flight attempt at an airport

Really great album.

Early Radiohead is the best Radiohead. Before they were afflicted with “biggest band in the world” syndrome. Listening to this makes it easy to see where Muse comes from. Really incredible album. Let Down is the best track.

Karma police #genieten

PREFACE: I've given this album a try in the past, but it never "stuck" or I never "got" it. And I know it's considered one of the all-time greats, especially from a 21st century viewpoint, and therefore this time I'm going to go in having done a bit of reading, so I know what to expect. REVIEW: [First listen] Really appreciated the experimentation being demonstrated here, with the unique sounds, wailing style of singing, and the recording which is very raw, giving me a 'live' vibe - never been a problem for me, that! [Second listen] Appreciating the guitar a lot more. Also quite sure there's a number of other instruments being used in songs such as "Paranoid Android", and the music sort of builds up to a great crescendo very often in the album. And the jumps between slow and fast are reminiscent of more recent music I've heard such as Steven Wilson's "Hand. Cannot. Erase", pointing towards this album's influence on future artists of a similar vein. I'm also trying to keep an eye out for the lyrics. I am aware of the album's overall theme, but connecting it to these lyrics doesn't seem straightforward at this time. No matter, I'll be happy to read about it later. The bandmembers do not consider it a "concept album". Interesting. Overall a very consistently enjoyable listen. There is definitely more to appreciate and gather from it on future listens. For now, a high 4/5 from me.

Depressing, but essential listening. I feel like it’s one of those albums that if you were around then, it means something to you. Even if it’s just a funny clip from The Royale Family.

Do I enjoy Radioheads music? No. Is this a well made album? Yes. Did I enjoy? Sort of. When Thom Yorke isn’t wailing sadly over lushy produced tones it’s great. When he is…it sounds like bad shoegaze.

hey this computer... is pretty okay :( (fav songs: airbag, let down, karma police, no surprises)

Enjoyed this one. Didn't know any of the songs (maybe heard one before). Some I liked better than others, but didn't dislike any. Such a nice change from what we've been getting 😂 8/10

4/5 I really enjoyed this one. There is just something kinda eerie and dark and mysterious but extremely musical and easy to listen to for me. It was more "rock and rolly" than I remembered. Will listen to again.

Cet album expérimental de Radiohead est une tentative étrange et quelque peu frustrante de fusionner technologie et musique. Bien que le concept de crier "Ok Google" tout au long de l'album soit intéressant, l'absence de réponse du moteur de recherche laisse l'auditeur avec un sentiment d'incomplétude. La musique elle-même est éclipsée par cette performance vocale répétitive et perturbante, laissant l'auditeur se demander si l'expérience en valait vraiment la peine.

À peine sorti de cure de désintox, Robert se poudre déjà le nez, ce bon vieux Robert est décidément irrécupérable.

Good, but by no means as good as some people claim.

Thought this would be another distortion filled rage thru chord progression. Pleasantly surprised how easy it was to listen to

Psychedelic grunge

This album holds up

I like Radiohead, I really do but it really is hard to understand what Yorke is singing at times. This album is loud spacey music, it’s gorgeous and confusing. Favourite tracks, Paranoid Android, Exit Music, Electioneering and No Surprises. 4 stars

Good album but not their best.

its okay. I like creep

They're clearly very talented, and I can see why people rave about the album, but most of it is just not my style. Not a fan of the whole atmospheric, ethereal style of song, which a lot of this is. When they venture into other styles, like the rock-ier Electioneering, it works a lot better for me.

Great album, yes can be depressing but quality songs

9/10

OK Computer was good Radiohead by all the standards we've had from them, and the fact I don't especially like them. I'd go as far as to say it's my favourite of theirs, strong throughout.

Much better than the other album of theirs that we've had so far - know this one from before, it's really good. Paranoid Android is one of my favourites of there's Karama Police too, there's levels of energy in there but also sophistication. 4/5.

The one and only, an album one cannot ommit. Paranoid Android remains one of my favorite songs of all times. This album sounds so great, most the songs are spotless. I removed a star because it gets a tad bit long towards the end of the record.

I understand that this a great album and that it's very critically acclaimed and that it sounds good. I'm just not obsessed with it. Maybe it's because I'm a lyrics girl and I can't understand a word of it. Maybe it just doesn't bring me joy and that's ok... I feel uncool though. Don't tell cousin Brian.

Selection of some great tracks

Lindo album. Suena distópico, como algo que pudiera encontrar en Serial Experiments Lain. Me gusta en general, pero tiene un par de canciones medio densas.

As someone who listened to Muse over Radiohead most of their life, I had always heard Muse was the rip-off band, among other things. Personally, I don't hear it that much, other than both being alternative rock bands that tend to use electronic sounds, so space rock. That being said, this album is still alright. I mean, it's nothing too crazy, and I knew most of my favorite songs off this album before starting (Subterranean Homesick Alien, No Suprises, etc), so nothing was too big of a revelation, but I still enjoyed it pretty well. It certainly is claustrophobic and hits what it's trying to do super well, almost like being stuck underwater, but in a good way.

I like computer type sounds and stuff, fav song paranoid android, least fav no surprises

8/10

High quality

This is my second listen. I don’t have much to say about this. I like electronic rock, so I like this. Thom Yorke’s mewling voice is really distracting though, and the mood of the album never really changes.

Better than I thought. I've never really been a Radiohead fan, but I actually enjoyed this.

A nice to return to being 15 with the world still to scratch off

Instant bangers: Airbag Paranoid Android Karma Police No Surprises Needs relistens

Rock alternativo

Bassolinjat, tiettyä alkuvuosien Musea, tai varmaan toisinpäin…

Man, this is just such a pretentious album. I mean, it's just so up its own butthole I'm certain it can see its tonsils. But Radiohead seems have the skills to back it up, so I guess they get a bit of a pass? I can't say I enjoyed this so much as I appreciated it. But I really did appreciate it quite a bit. There's a lot of skill, dedication, attention to detail, and hard work on display here and that's worth several stars from me. I just wished it was a more enjoyable listening experience. It drags on so long that, by the end, I was just ready for it to be done. My ears were tired. I can't give it a 5 but "OK Computer" has earned every bit of the 4 stars I am willing to award it.

Fantastic album, need to be in the mood for it though

Amazing of course. Still a weird album to listen to all the way.

It would be great to get high to and get lost in.

Undeniable classic from a band I’m just so so on lol

No Surprises clears 😎 I love being annoying.

I liked this although it was not as good as Kid A

It's good, it's no Kid A though.

It’s good, really good but it’s not the greatest album ever, it’s not even radioheads greatest album

I love the paranoid android intro I don't know why radiohead makes me uncomfortable This whole album is so good and cohesive but it leaves me feeling really on edge

In retrospect, Radiohead were really rather good. This isnt their best, mind

6/12, 50%

If I were to have ranked Radiohead's albums in order leading up to this experiment, OK Computer would have topped the list. It's a captivating, moody, eerie sound of paranoia at its best, and it boasts notable, numerous classic songs. (Side note, Sylvia was present while I listened to this — more than once in the past 24 hours — and kept commenting on how this song and this song, oh and this song are popular these days. So yeah, this album has a good chance of being BIG). But damn, The Bends is all those things, and even better. So flim-flam! This album, great as it is, just toppled off the top spot from Andre's coveted list of Radiohead album rankings that doesn't exist into the #2 position. And since we're likely to hear another Radiohead album in a week, let's see what happens then. So yeah, loved the album, and now that there's a massive body of work piled on top of it from Yorke and the crew, you can almost hear the songwriting morphing in real-time from expert alt-pop to something totally new. Yorke seems ever more interested in exploring sounds (including the sound of his voice) in unconventional ways, and you can almost hear Kid A and Amnesiac coming as this album plays. But then, what to rate it? It's a fantastic album, for certain, but I'm surprising myself that this isn't an automatic 5. It's a four-plus, but in this case, I'm rounding down. Struggled with that.

What's with all the Radiohead lately? Anyway, I know I've been kind of down on them with the past two reviews, this one I still dig. Mostly. It'd been a while since I listened to it all the way through—though when it first came out, I practically wore out my copy, that's how obsessed I was with this band. Anyway, today I was really enjoying it, marveling at how fantastic the first six songs were. And then the three song stretch of Fitter Happier through Climbing Up the Walls hit and all the energy got sucked out of me. I still love No Surprises and The Tourist, but by that point I'd had my fill of Thom Yorke's whiny delivery. Hence the 4-star rating. I can't stress enough how much this album wowed me upon release. Also, I saw a review once that merely said "Punk Floyd," and I still think that's a perfect summation.

Es un disco que empieza con una buena canción, le sigue una excelente canción, continúa con otra gran canción y así hasta el final. ¿Triste y melancólico? seguro que sí, pero no entiendo a quienes lo critican por esto. ¿Será que viven en el invento de un eterno cumpleaños?

very good album, many songs that are class and backing track was consistently good

One day, we'll be able to fully celebrate Nigel Godrich's contribution to the Radiohead sound the same way we talk about George Martin and The Beatles. This isn't to take away from the drive and curiosity of the Oxford Five. I'm not suggesting either that Godrich isn't already acknowledged as a pivotal influence on Radiohead. (Radiohead themselves talk about this a lot, particularly with regards to Kid A and In Rainbows. Still. Listening to OK Computer OKNOTOK for this, and for the first time (I didn't see the point in listening to it on random demand. I've listened to it perhaps a thousand times (I'm not exaggerating) and only will now, otherwise, if I feel an active yen for it) gave a real feel for the paradigm shift Radiohead made in 1997. (It was a paradigm shift until their next album, which made this one seem like an adventurous but nevertheless predictable progression from The Bends). The OKNOTOK songs are all fine, but they mirror the sonic trajectories of their BritPop peers – more of the same, with more production money. The understanding I take from this is that Godrich's nudging and prodding pushed Radiohead along until they found themselves in a place they didn't recognise. And, to their credit, decided to hang a round and make the best of it. It's impossible to listen to this now without thinking about the canon as a whole, and in that sense this is (unfairly) smothered, slightly, by Kid A/Amnesiac. For all that, as an album made with both eyes on the audience, it is up there with the best.

favourite song: karma police least favourite song: fitter happier just a very good album, not my favourite by radiohead but still worth a listen and one i'll definitely come back to

Okay the guitar kinda slay, lil to much beep boop tho No Surprises is so special to me - I remember listening to on repeat two spring semesters ago. So cold out lol Yeah, this was pretty good haha

Klassiker, alternativ rock, electronica, rammende lyrik

Chill.

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Radiohead expands their horizons, to fantastic results. Moody, almost baroque, with multilayered arrangements and plaintive vocal work by Thom Yorke.

Obviously a great album, but I think I've overplayed it. Beginning to sound a bit dull in comparison with the wilder Radiohead records we got post millenium. On fresh ears this probably still slaps.

Took a long time, but was good, very nice to hear the familiar songs.

Really got atmospheric sounds

Weirdly soothing for being so depressing. Great listen though.

Good sad time

Tämäkin oikein menevä.

I really didn’t care much for these tracks, or Radiohead, when the album dropped in 1997. However, the ensuing 25 years has brought my brain around to their brilliance, propelling Thom Yorke and company to top positions in my hierarchy of favorites bands. This is not my favorite album by them but certainly not my least (that will forever be Pablo Honey.) It’s like choosing a favorite child. If you like this album, do checkout the album reissue Ok Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017. Lots of excellent tracks there. Highlights for me: *Airbag and also it’s transition into Paranoid Android. *I may be an android but I’m not paranoid. *Subterranean Homesick Alien is just fukkin’ lovely. *I’m just uptight, uptight *Let Down is appropriately named. Actually my least favorite track and not a highlight but that’s an unpopular opinion. *Fitter Happier is a total BANGER *I love Electioneering, even if Thom Yorke hates it. *Climbing Up the Walls is a personal anthem. What does that say about me? *Bring down the government, they don’t, they don’t speak for us. *The Tourist *That DING at the very end of the album.

Both overrated and great. Is it the 42nd greatest album of all-time like Rolling Stone suggests? Christ no. It's somewhere in the Top 250, as long as it's behind Kid A. It's aged quite well, and likely will continue to do so. My favorite track is "Let Down", and I wish the album was more like that classic Radiohead work of art. Actual rating is a 4.5.

After this album, Radiohead and I parted ways. I think OK Computer is fantastic, but I liked where they came from more than where they were headed.

The only Radiohead album I own, so obviously not a hardcore fan but this was the one for me. The Hitchhiker's Guide nods don't hurt, including the title track, Paranoid Android. Then on its own Karma Police is one I have listened and added to on multiple playlists. It never got better than this for me with them.

See i know this is supposedly amazing, but there's no denying it's depressing. Much prefer their bleepy bloopy. 4 for familiarity.

Love radio heads chill rock style

This is the third album from Radiohead and it's another alternative rock piece, but with a dash of progressive rock. The album's themes depicted a dystopian future world of consumerism, social alienation/isolation, and political problems, which turned out to be spot on just a couple decades later. OK Computer is critically acclaimed, certified double platinum in the US, and won a 1998 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. This album can be considered a stepping stone for modern rock as the songs recemented what rock music actually can be. As with other Radiohead albums - I like this. In my opinion, it may not be as good as their previous album "The Bends" or their next album "Kid A", but "OK Computer" is something special in it's own right. This album provides a seamless transition from punk rock in "The Bends" to electronica rock in "Kid A". You have to give this album a listen!

As interesting as ever

I didn't like Radiohead much at the time - and I've got to admit that while a few of their songs are really good, I have never really been able to mesh with their vibe. Saying that, the good really is good and both the production value and musicianship are superb.

It’s hard to be a Radiohead fan. Their LPs, often their individual songs, are tests of emotional endurance. 'OK Computer' is the sound of desperation, pure and simple. ‘No alarms and no surprises. (Get me out of here,)’ sings Thom Yorke, and his delivery puts him in that rare breed of vocalists who can take an otherwise sunny melody (‘No Surprises’) and sing it into a gathering of dark storm clouds. Likewise, his ultra-personal imaginative take on William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'-‘Exit Music (For a Film)’- is performed with exquisite passion, but is also crushingly gloomy. He’s none to gentle on others, either. From ‘Paranoid Android’: ‘When I am king you will be first against the wall with your opinion which is of no consequence… at… all.’ ‘The Tourist’ is about the closet thing you’re going to find on 'OK Computer' to an inspiring, positive song, and even then, the most uplifting lyric in it is: ‘Idiot, slow down!’ Meanwhile, the other members of Radiohead do their part in offering musical expression to these anxious lyrics, as do the recording engineers. In fact, the whole thing is purposefully recorded and mixed as if the volume levels were pushing their limits. It has a distorted, ‘crashy’ kind of sound that tends to wear on the listener’s patience. I felt somewhat unsettled throughout the entire LP. On a good note, there’s a lot of musical honoring of classic rock artists sprinkled all over 'OK Computer,' like the Beatles ‘Sexy Sadie’-inspired piano part on ‘Karma Police.’ And if you’re a fan of progressive rock, in particular, Radiohead’ll give you enough time signature changes and dynamics and such to hold your interest. Talented and creative players, they can get too busy, as on ‘Electioneering.’ Ending the LP with the much slower ‘The Tourist’ in contrast to all that had gone on before was a bold, but successful idea. In the end, I appreciated more than enjoyed 'OK Computer.' This LP requires a large measure of emotional wellness before listening. It ain’t ‘OK Pollyanna,’ not by a long shot.

4.25

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Very enjoyable. No one song really stood out to me though.

8/10. Very pleasant, and good songs, I just don't love listening to Radiohead for the length of an entire album.

Full disclosure: prior to today I'd never listened to a Radiohead album, couldn't name a Radiohead song. I was looking forward to hearing what everyone else has been talking about for the last 25 years. A couple of the songs (Airbag and Subterranean Homesick Alien) grabbed me by the heart and declared themselves mine immediately. I found Exit Music, Electioneering, and Lucky entertaining. And the rest, even through multiple listens today, just OK. Like I felt with Blur's Modern Life is Rubbish, this album feels to me like a reaction to something and I can't quite tell what that something is but it makes the band hard to pin down, to put in a love-it/like-it/don't-care-for-it box. I love Airbag and SHA enough though to give this four stars.

4.4 - love this album. Still remember getting it the first week it came out. It probably lost a step or two since I first listened to it, but the nostalgia keeps it in my top tier.

good stuff

Niin mega cool levy! Jotenkin tän kanssa on kasvanut ettei osaa oikeen kyseenalaistaa tätä. 4/5