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

😔🤘

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

On myönnettävä, että (kenties häpeäkseni) en oo ikinä jotenkin 100% tajunnu Radioheadia. Musta ne on aina olleet hyviä, mutta tuntuu että jotenkin pitäisi arvostaa mestariteoksina. Kiinnostava se on silti, 4/5. Muistaakseni tykkäsin Kid A:sta enemmän, katotaan mitä mieltä oon kun se tulee (kai sen on pakko olla listalla?).

One of their best albums

Surprisingly (I say "surprisingly" because this isn't generally my genre of music), I REALLY enjoyed this album. I wouldn't say I would regularly listen to every single track but MOST of these hold up brilliantly. It's hard to explain but the vibe I got from this personally is that it's like if the Smiths and Coldplay had a baby? But like, in the BEST way. Really good album. Definitely deserves to be on this list. Fave track: Let Down. This whole album was magnificent at making me sad without me knowing why.

Muito bom.

Never been a huge Radiohead fan, but this album kind of slaps. Reminds me of Serial Experiments Lain in some ways.

A good radiohead album, though I found myself skipping a track or two.

muy bueno, pero muuuuy triste

Great

I think enough has been said about this album. 4,5*

Radiohead is always great. Awesome album.

Now this is a Radiohead album I can get behind. The subdued opening of Exit Music (For a Film) is a great passage that sucks the listener in with an overall benefit of psychologically amplifying the more intricate portions of the album. The computer voice on Fitter Happier is a well placed statement on mid-1990s technology. Computers are here…can do cool stuff… but primitive sounding. The overall sound is experimental and ambitious. It’s rock. It’s acoustic. It’s electronica. It’s intimate. It’s loud and distorted. It’s even got a guest appearance by Stephen Hawking. In summary it’s wonderfully eclectic. The last third of the album does feel like a downward trajectory musically for me, excepting No Surprises. I feel like giving bonus points for Subterranean Homesick Aliens referencing my boy Bob Dylan’s Subterranean Homesick Blues. I’m also tempted to give an extra star because “The album initiated a stylistic shift in British rock away from Britpop . . .” (Wikipedia), which is a benefit to all. However, no bonus stars given.

Hooray to my second favourite Radiohead album! I recall a time, during the later nineties, when this album was what you’d play in order to impress others by your sheer coolness.

Already know this one, but haven't listened to it in quite a while. It's not my #1 album from them but still great.

Ja va mer kritisk nu för leonard ha vari en så stoe hater men de va banger album va snackar han om 4/5

Gran disco!!! Lo conocí tiempo despues del lanzamiento, eso puede explicar por que no me parecio tan revolucionario, Kid A me lo parece más. De culaquier modo es un discaso.

"Ok computer" is so much different than any other Radiohead album that I know. This kind of difference makes sense to how extent this album is famous and recognizes as a great one. It really is a great album besides any comparison with the rest of Radiohead discography.

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En general, no me gusta Radiohead. Una vez dicho esto, no hay forma de negar que éste es un gran disco. Atmosférico, a ratos pesado y con letras complicadas, no cabe duda que es su mejor disco. En esta ocasión pude soportar de mejor manera No Surprises, lo cual es sorprendente porque odio el video y hace que no me guste la canción. Let Down y Karma Police son las mejores. 4.5 que voy a bajar a 4 por ese maldito video y porque tampoco lo escucho seguido. Una vez cada 5-6 años es más que suficiente.

Es que no puedo con el cantadito chillón y tembloroso de este wey. El disco tiene para mí dos o tres grandes momentos (No Surprises y Electroengineering), pero 1) Son los momentos menos Radioheadezcos del disco 2) Suceden poco y de todas maneras hace su voz. De no ser por ello, estaría tentado a ir por las 5 estrellas.

I’ve never been a big fan of Radiohead but I went into this album with an open mind and came out pleasantly surprised

Great album but not as good as The Bends

I'm convinced that 90% of Thom Yorke's music is in a 3/2 time signature. Rating: 4.2/5

Still holds up. This was on repeat in my life (like everyone else's) for quite a while, but I haven't heard it in probably 10 years now. It's not my favorite album of theirs, but not a bad way to spend a morning.

Classic album, but have to be in a specific mood to enjoy it all the way through in a go. Some really good elements

Melancholy sounds, but enjoyable. Easy to listen to as background music while working, or probably doing anything.

Schon super!

Groß in seiner Zeit

I may be grading the overall album generously because of how much I love Karma Police.

tiene temazos,karma police, no surprises... otros pelin duros. buena recomendación

Never actually listened to a Radiohead album in full (Tom spits out drink) Time to see what all the fucking fuss is about Paranoid Android starts out and I think *sounds a bit like Muse* (Tom has a small stroke) A few more songs go by. Sounds a bit like thoughts rear a couple more times. Did Radiohead influence the next 20 years of music that would follow? Is that it? I don’t know. It’s alright so far though. Electioneering. Yes. Finally a banger. I’ve thought this before. I can’t remember if it was added to the playlist by someone else and I latched on, or if I somehow stumbled on a Radiohead song that I liked and thought *ooo quick make it look like you’re listening to old Radiohead*. Might be the second one. What a cunt. Enjoyed the rest of the album. Picturing them headlining Glastonbury with it. *Was it like Arctic Monkeys headlining with AM? And the start of some world domination *Oh ffs you’ve really blown the facade now dickhead. Arctic Monkeys? Christ Spotify’s all powerful algorithm moved on to In Rainbows, which (it turns out entirely predictably) was more my jam. Would listen again. Onto In Rainbows first though. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just a great record. Haunting in the best possible way.

A bombastic wall of sound that needs to be consumed from an auditory squint, this album requires the right amount of abstraction and pull back to dive in deeply, but it does Play with some really fun things and manages to come across with a coherent theme.

Stunning, but we knew that already didn't we. I've obviously listened through the album in it's entirity a few times, but loved doing it again

So many great albums by Radiohead. This one is punctuated by Karma Police...

Definitely conjures a time and place. I remember listening to this one on repeat. Holds up but maybe that's nostalgia speaking. There is a great mix by Roman GianArthur that I recommend wholeheartedly.

Definitely worth a second listen

Was never a Radiohead fan, but having listened with an open mind, I can see the appeal. The lead vocals lead the music and fit their mood perfectly, and the atmosphere created is well crafted.

Cool and atmospheric. I felt it got a bit tiring towards the end but it's overall a nice experience. I listened to it while doing other stuff though, I think that for a more active listen you'd have to be already in the mood.

Great album with a good sonic landscape. Holds my favorites of their songs

OK Google

thom you beautiful weirdo my uncomfortable comfort music

Very good album obviously but hesitant to give 5 stars because there was no stand outs just a fluid album which is still incredible

Liked a few songs in there

Solid album. Good guitar. Need more listens

This is what you'll get This is what you'll get This is what you'll get When you mess with us. Ah Radiohead, the jangly discordant melancholy beloved of Johnny Death who would foist OK Computer & Kid A on anyone vaguely interested. Fairly good for walking in the rain.

Killer, but not my favorite album of theirs I don’t think. Think I prefer In Rainbows but need to check

I can see why my elder sister listened to them when she was an emotional teenager haha. Overall, I enjoyed it. The lyrics were pretty powerful, the only downside was it felt more like noise rather than music but I attribute this to deliberation to show some sort of chaos

Makes me think I gave out 3s too generously

Solid background rock

I like Radiohead but some of the songs are a bit too wail-y for me

Not their best but really good album with my favorite Radiohead song on it, "Let Down."

Overall seems calm with guitars every now and then disrupting the calmness. Genuinely liked and enjoyed it.

The album has a depressed/empty. I enjoyed it however I would have prefered it not to be so depressed/empty. I thought No Surprises created that feeling quite well. Fitter Happier was odd. So it isn't entirely unique in that regard but they are quite interesting and rather enjoyable.

quirky and unique, i'd like to listen some more.

achei bem bom

Heavy emotional bagage connected to this, too much for an unbiased listen. It's been at least 20 years. No question it's a great album but also the point after which I lost interest in the band. Still know I will enjoy this, reluctantly. Although, Paranoid Android does slap. Oh, and Lucky.

Classic

4/5 A good album but maybe came out one or two years too late for me to fully get it.

This is not In Rainbows

Just behind The Bends for me

Very good album

A good album that has a variety of tones within the song lists. Clear reason why karma police is as popular as it is.

Much as I hate to admit it, cause they are wankers, it's close to a masterpiece. 9/10

Classic

Great Album.

Good but not as good as The Bends

This album was a pivot point for multiple genres. Historical context proves it immortal - great variety of musical structures and sounds. Always worth a revisit.

Classic.

Used to hate Radiohead but have warmed to them recently (their 90s stuff) and really like this album

Big fan and really like this album.

Knew more tracks than expected, but this is the first time I've listened to any from the album intentionally. The album itself is solid and I can see myself coming back to it often. It definitely feels like an album experience though, I don't see any of the tracks making their way into my daily rotation.

Classic. Loved it in college and still love it now. Reflective, euphoric, bittersweet. Great melody and composition.

Classic

Weird shit into amazing melodies.

Surprisingly way better than I thought. I don’t think I ever listened to a single Radiohead song, so I’m glad this was on the list!

Nearly 5 stars. So good

Comparable to other music I listen to when working. Pleasing, but not something I would need to listen to more with more focus.

Perhaps too hyped up as I always see it as best album ever and stuff and yeah it's good but wouldn't be best ever for me.

S'alright

Listened to this constantly when I was a teenager. Good album but still prefer The Bends

A really good album, but I've never understood why do many people think this is the best album of all time.

Still slow, but better than when I last listened to it.

calm, chill, not my cup of tea overall

4.1

I feel like Muse must have been inspired by Radiohead.

A-Ok!

Have never really been 'on' the Radiohead train, but it's a good album

Constant dans sa qualité. Un régal de temps calme.

there are some good songs, but I don't need the whole album

its an album that grows on you, thom yorkes voice is defining for the radiohead sound and the songs are profound as always

Really liked this album. Fav songs were Exit Music (For a Film), Karma Police, and No surprises.

not my fav album of theirs but my first thought abt this was: so... is this the reference for OK google? and then i searched, turned out they're both referencing HGttG how cool is that! and tru enough, there's a song here called paranoid android

Iha ok mut ootko katto

Classic banger, bit too depressing for Monday morning.

Amazing

3.5, I think this album has high highs but I really don't care about half of it either. I think Thom Yorke's voice grinds my gears sometimes when he dtm. Chill out bro I'm trying to be sad rn and you're killing the vibe

Maybe im just a hater but besides the two stand out tracks (karma police and no surprises) not much grabbed my attention, that being said the 2 songs i did enjoy were amazing and definitely deserving of their popularity.

3.5

It’s a nice melodic album without exciting me. In Rainbows is much more up my street

i feel bad because alex loves this album but radiohead are one of those artists i can only really enjoy for about the length of a song, so this did feel a bit of a drag - i can appreciate it though, just not fully enjoy it. Exit Music (For A Film) is a banger of course, and there are other highlights but it mostly doesn't do it for me.

Listened to the first half of this in a post-World Cup ketamine inflicted stupor, which, as it turns out, is absolutely the correct way to listen to this album as I enjoyed it quite a lot less on the second listen. Found some of the songs pretty tedious but some good ones too. 'Exit Music', 'Electioneering' and 'No Surprises' were the highlights for me.

Looking forward to this, first proper foray into Radiohead. Let's see, what do we have here. A few strong tracks (enjoyed the one from probably the best episode of black mirror) but a fair amount of filler too. I imagine one that would improve on repeated listens.

Airbag - 3 Paranoid android - 5 Subterranean homesick alien - 3 Exit music (for a film) - 4 Let down - 3 Karma police - 5 Fitter happier - 2 Electioneering - 3 Climbing up the walls - 3 No surprises - 3 Lucky - 3 The tourist - 3

Ik heb dit album door mijn leven al best een aantal keer geluisterd, omdat dit een van de beste albums ooit zou moeten zijn. En ik realiseer me echt wel dat dit album kwalitatief heel goed is. Maar het mag ook wel een beetje leuk zijn toch. Ben geen Radiohead hater, helemaal niet. Luister best wel wat muziek van ze, maar dit album is het niet helemaal voor mij. We kunnen het ook houden op de conclusie dat mijn muzieksmaak misschien niet ver genoeg ontwikkeld is dus ik zal over een half jaar nog een poging wagen.

It's fine

I’m a little nervous about this one since I don’t love Radiohead but it seems to be a good/critically acclaimed album so I’ll give it a try I think Karma Police is saving this album a little Album went by pretty fast tho

It was ok