OK Computer | 
 enlarge | Artist: Radiohead [mini Disc]
Label: Phantom
Category: Music
Buy New: $300.00
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 885204
Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
ASIN: B00000DM5P
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Album Description
Japanese edition of their 1997 & third album featuring thesingles 'Paranoid Android', 'Karma Police' & 'No Surprises'.12 tracks total. A Parlophone release.
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The best album of the '90s May 1, 2008
finulanu (Here, there, and everywhere)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Radiohead's story, I think, is pretty well-known. Their initial release, Pablo Honey, was weak mock-grunge with a few exceptional songs. One of them was "Creep", the biggest hit of their career (I think), and the one that got them pegged one-hit wonders. But The Bends, a fantastic album, proved everyone wrong, netting the group four more hit singles ("High and Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees", "Just", "Street Spirit (Fade Out)". Then this came out, and elevated Radiohead to new levels of fame and critical attention. And it deserved it.
The first song on the album establishes its tone well: Daring, experimental, and melodic. "Airbag" rules, with a heavy guitar in one speaker and a cello in the other, as well as funky drumming. Fantastic lyrics about surviving a car crash, which could be read as reincarnation, and powerful vocals from Thom Yorke. Plus there's this cool part where the song temporarily ends, only to pick back up again. "Paranoid Android", the best song on the album, is even more ambitious. It's taken in three parts: a quiet acoustic section, a blistering hard rock part that made me jump out of my seat the first time I heard it, and a chilling mass choir conclusion. And weird lyrics. "Subterranean Homesick Alien" is considerably more mellow, and strikes me as an early wandering into techno, before the group went into it full-on with the fantastic Kid A. By contrast, songs like the amazing, U2-like "Let Down" (with overdubbed Yorkes), triple-guitar crunch of "Electioneering", and the almost optimistic, really catchy "Lucky" are actually pretty close to traditional rockers. But really, really good ones. For another contrast, take the record's two hits, both of them ballads. "No Surprises" is depressing lyrically but has one of the most gorgeous melodies known to man; and the Beatles-quotin' "Karma Police" is an eerily impersonal piano ballad that takes a shot at the system.
Just for a bit more diversity, there are also a series of spooky, impenetrable songs here. My favorite of these three is "Climbing Up the Walls", a devastating portrait of either a schizophrenic or a murderer. I haven't really made up my mind on it yet. "Exit Music" is quite underrated, reaching a chilling climax. Finally, the gently waltzing "Tourist" closes the album on a high note. And if that wasn't enough, there's also an anti-materialist spoken word piece ("Fitter Happier").
I just can't shut up about this album. A highly recommended portrait of the walls between our society. It's cold and detached, and while that may be a turn-off at first, subsequent listens may reveal that the lack of emotion actually bolsters the message.
Had to review this masterpiece again... November 16, 2006
Squash 'N' Squeak (The Darkest Regions of Outer Space)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I reviewed this album well over 10 months ago, but I decided that I had to review it one more time. Radiohead's Ok Computer is a deep- thoughtful album that speaks of alienation, hypocrisy, and the "rights" of American citizens that have been abused so much over the years through its music. Radiohead has constantly evolved over the years, never retracing their footsteps. Take 1995's The Bends, the album before Ok Computer. It was a rock guitar album that had not hints of what was to come (but it was still a classic album full of heart that remains of Radiohead's best even today), while this album is a bleak, cold vision of the present day that takes more than a few listens to appreciate (while The Bends was very easy to love). Speaking of which, if you've listened to this album and you haven't been able get into it, or just gave up altogether, I urge you to keep listening to it. Ok Computer takes a while to reveal its genius, but once you get there, you'll never want to leave. You also have to appreciate the fact that Thom Yorke doesn't care what kind of music is "in style," he, Ed O'Brian, Colin Greenwood, Johny Greenwood, and Phil Selway make the music they love, and they've been rewarded for that over the years with loads of commerical success that they never dreamed of having. I've owned this album for 4 years now (and all of Radiohead's records for 3 years now), and it still remains in my top 5 albums of all time.
This is intelligent music for intelligent people. If you're looking for a generic, radio-friendly CD that will make all the "cool" kids at your school think you're "s0000 k3wl" until the fad dies out, go listen to some Ashlee Simpson you retard!
"Anywhere you go, I'll be there. Open up your skull, and I'll be there, climbing up the walls...." - Climbing up The Walls.
Must Have March 13, 2001
Chicago Guy (Chicago, IL United States)
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is simply one of the quintessential albums in modern music history. If you don't own it, you should. Oh...and clear out a space in the top drawer of your CD cabinet for this one. It's going to be there for a while.
Simply the best February 14, 2000
Lolita (Rosario, Argentina)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
For those who are still doubting wether to buy it or not just click on add to shopping basket. I can make sure it will be the best record you could ever listen to. It is a masterpiece!Every single song will move something inside of you. The way Thom Yorke sings will blow you away. Still doubting? Well, from now on youll be responsible for missing the best album ever or listening to it 10,000 times a day. You wont regret. The best one ever.
OK Computer. OK Radiohead. November 5, 1999
1 out of 12 found this review helpful
Radiohead is one of the greatest bands in rock history. Today, they are simply the best ones.
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