“OK Computer” 1997 (jan 1, 1997 – jan 2, 1997)

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1997
Title: “OK Computer”
Sub-genre: Rock/Art Rock
Key Composers and Musicians: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway
Key Features/Characteristics: Complex arrangements, electronic elements, existential themes, unconventional song structures.

The alternative rock classic "OK Computer" combines pensive lyrics and experimental soundscapes. Listeners connected with Radiohead's examination of technology, isolation, and contemporary living, and the band received praise from critics for their creative songwriting and production techniques."OK Computer" received recognition for its innovative sound design and rich thematic content. Songs like "Paranoid Android" and "Karma Police" demonstrated Radiohead's capacity to write complex, evocative compositions that defied conventional rock music norms.
The album has been listed among the "best albums of all time" and won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Its impact on the progressive rock and alternative music genres is well known, and its creative originality is still praised.

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