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Radiohead - OK Computer (Collector's Edition)
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EMI has released Radiohead’s first three albums Pablo Honey, The Bends, and OK Computer in expanded editions. 1997’s OK Computer found the band breaking through to the masses, although that’s not to imply it’s mainstream album. It’s a focused work, a multi-layered sonic journey that progresses through “an atmosphere that's perhaps a bit shocking when you first hear it, but only as shocking as the atmosphere on The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds” as lead singer Thom Yorke told Spin. While the songs range from good to great on their own, OK Computer works best as a whole to fully appreciate its ideas and themes. Guitarist Ed O’Brien told The Guardian, “We spent two weeks track-listing the album. The context of each song is really important… It's not a concept album but there is a continuity there.” The deeper the immersion, the more satisfying the experience as it engulfs the mind. Earphones are recommended for those who want to make the full commitment and immerse themselves within it....full text |
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March 25, 2009 - OK Computer, Radiohead's third studio album, is the culmination of the band's early work to express and define their musical identity. It is widely regarded as one of the best and most important albums ever recorded, and marks their transcendence of the alternative rock label to become a genre unto themselves. The landscape shifts from the expanses of inner turmoil toward the response of that troubled introspective being to the expansive world around. Pop sensibility gives way more fully to sonic exploration; the music is less radio-ready, cryptic and sometimes psychedelic. It challenges the hearts and minds of listeners, asking for more time and thought, forging a more rewarding musical experience and personal connection with the artists. This Collectors Edition assembles all related b-sides and rarities onto a second disc, giving deeper insight into the creative explorations that went into the making of the album....full text |
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