
21 May 1997 · 30 YEARS
OK Computer
Radiohead
The band experimented with unconventional microphone placements and room acoustics while working in a historic residence. These efforts produced a feeling of isolation that matches the mood of the nineties.
Technological paranoia provides a central theme, reflected in production that mixes jagged guitars with early digital processing. The release acts as a record of the transition from guitar-based rock toward more complex, electronic-infused arrangements.