OK Computer: OKNOTOK 1997-2017
by Radiohead
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2017
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Universal acclaim- based on 692 Ratings

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  1. BrushedRed
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    One of those albums where you can’t really add much that hasn’t been said about it. When OK Computer released in 1997, people said that it would be a future legendary classic we’ll still be talking favorably about in 20 years’ time. I listened to it in 1997, though with quite a young ear and I enjoyed it but was unable to enjoy it to its fullest (that wouldn’t be done for probably 7 or 8One of those albums where you can’t really add much that hasn’t been said about it. When OK Computer released in 1997, people said that it would be a future legendary classic we’ll still be talking favorably about in 20 years’ time. I listened to it in 1997, though with quite a young ear and I enjoyed it but was unable to enjoy it to its fullest (that wouldn’t be done for probably 7 or 8 years later). Well here we are in 2017 and we’re still talking about this album. It feels like it hasn’t aged a day, at least in my opinion. It’s still as gorgeous as it was years ago. The B-Sides aren’t quite up to the standard of the proper album, so it’s understandable as to why they weren’t included, but they’re still really good and kind of give us a glimpse as to what was going through their minds as they wrote OK Computer. Definite 10 out of 10 and one of the best alternative albums ever created.… Expand
  2. ConnorK
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest albums of all time. This is a great reissue that contains unreleased songs and songs from the Airbag / How Am I Driving? EP. There aren't many albums that withstand the test of time like OK Computer has. If you're a fan of Radiohead, get this reissue.
  3. guitarmaniac004
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    Loved OK Computer back in my teens and I still love it now. I like the additional B-Sides they released to this, Man of War being my favorite. Still holds up to this day
  4. MikaBeeWall
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This album is better than the original. It feels like a brand new radiohead because of the unreleased tracks and It all sounds noticeably better. So it's perfect.
  5. alejandro970
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    The album that branded a before and after in carrer of Radiohead. An essential of 90s. Karma Police, Paranoid Android and No surprises are the most compelling, absorbing songs of ever of british band.
  6. TheRockBros
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Ok Computer is one of the best albums the last 20 years. Absolutely a masterpiece, the 3 known songs that they've add makes BETTER this reissue. "Man Of War" i didn't expect that one day they put it on an album, in my opinion, it one of the best tracks in b-sides Ok Computer sounds fresh and very clean. I feel really glad to live in a world with Radiohead. Perfect, amazing, brilliant, MASTERPIECE.
  7. NeutralMilkH
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    For the past three years, Ok Computer has been a personal part of my life. Whenever I am feeling down or alienated from the world, I always came to this album to remind myself that I'm not the only one with problems. Instead of going over the tracks from the original album, I figured that I should go over the b-sides and the three new tracks that had never been released before... so IFor the past three years, Ok Computer has been a personal part of my life. Whenever I am feeling down or alienated from the world, I always came to this album to remind myself that I'm not the only one with problems. Instead of going over the tracks from the original album, I figured that I should go over the b-sides and the three new tracks that had never been released before... so I guess I'll get started then.
    *Just because every song doesn't get a 10... doesn't mean that the album won't get a 10... it really just depends on how a person weighs the pros vs the cons... and there are very few cons.
    I Promise: Starts off on a soft acoustic note that casually blows through two verses before an orchestra sweeps the song away until Thom comes back, and maintains a sweet presence throughout the song. For a track that was never released, the arrangement was very well developed. (10/10)
    *I'll make the track reviews shorter now.*
    Man of War: Probably the most well-developed out of all three of the unreleased tracks, this hints at how Thom's vocals in the future would become even more haunting than they were back then. (10/10)
    Lift: When Thom finally comes in, the track achieves it's more thematical intentions... it's a sad (albeit revealing) reminder of what never was. (8/10)
    Lull: Hypnotic song, somewhat reminiscent of No Surprises (simply because of the instrumentation) Also reminds me of a Beatles song considering the short length and quick build-up. (9/10)
    Meeting in the Aisle: Singlehandedly has one of the most interesting intros out of all of the b-sides and entrances much more easily than Lull... unfortunately it never completely builds up.(8/10)
    Melatonin: Just the first 5 seconds of this song feel sad... Jesus Christ! Almost reminds me of Motion Picture Soundtrack. Since it's undeveloped, I'll give it a pass. (10/10)
    A Reminder: Ha... it literally reminds me of the album artwork, considering how the chatter at the beginning can't be drowned out no matter how loud the guitars can be. A simple, but effective track. (8/10)
    Polyethylene: Thom's voice sounds really desperate, and the way he just breaks out of it is hilarious. The second part just goes to show how vulnerability doesn't have to be expressed in one emotion... I should've looked up the lyrics. (8/10)
    Pearly: This is a sign to the days in which they just stopped giving a crap... more seriously, Thom's deeper vocals, the presence of backing vocals, melodic drumming, this song literally hints at albums like Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief. (10/10)
    Palo Alto: Well... how this song didn't make it on the album simply for being so **** blunt about "the future" shocks me. An interesting quiet then loud dynamic, resembles Nirvana... sorry for thinking that, considering how people actually get upset about that. (10/10)
    How I Made My Millions: Well... it's the most raw out of all of the b-sides, considering the fact that you can actually hear the keys on the piano... as in the noise they make when you "move" them. However, I still want it to last despite the fact that listening to it for any longer will force tears to come to my face. (10/10)

    Total: 10/10... because math.

    Well... I'll be honest, this wasn't a very good review and it probably wasn't very helpful either, but hopefully you can find a way to enjoy the album as I did. If not, I don't really care what music you like or dislike, considering that there are so many genres to choose from. If you haven't listened to any alternative rock music before listening to this album, I wouldn't be surprised to see you dislike it. Ok (oh **** I technically did a pun just then), I'm done yapping now, lol.    … Expand
  8. thegetaway
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Radiohead's defining statement and an album truly ahead of its time. It grabs you and never lets go. Perhaps their most down to earth album, that still sounds futuristic to this day.
  9. AlbusChaleis
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    Oh what a fantastic CD! The one song I could never get into much funnily enough is "Paranoid Android", which I know is a very much loved song, but everything else I love, in particular the wonderful "Let Down"! Great for driving (I keep the CD in the car) and a CD that will always be remembered for pushing the boundaries.
  10. alphabetdisas
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    El álbum es un nuevo concepto que ha perdurado en el tiempo, este pedazo d colección recolecta un nuevo sonido que se ajusta a las ambiciones del grupo, donde canciones como paranoid android demuestran la madurez de su concepto con respecto a pablo honey.

    El álbum atribuye elementos de un alto nivel, que confirman su experiencia para hacer música, como su influencia por parte de otros    El álbum es un nuevo concepto que ha perdurado en el tiempo, este pedazo d colección recolecta un nuevo sonido que se ajusta a las ambiciones del grupo, donde canciones como paranoid android demuestran la madurez de su concepto con respecto a pablo honey.

    El álbum atribuye elementos de un alto nivel, que confirman su experiencia para hacer música, como su influencia por parte de otros artistas como pink floyd en lucky, donde su vibra espacial y psicodelica me lleva a comparar esto con una cancion de the dark side of the moon, pues el manejo de la guitarra,agrega de forma perfecta un estilo de pink floyd después del piper and the gates at dawn.

    Sin embargo, forjan su propio estilo con canciones como karma police, no surprises, airbag y la extraña fitter happier, que toma d revolution 9 la inclusión de voces extrañas en la composición, transmitiendo un mensaje, donde su capa sonora es misteriosa y no tranquiliza al escucha.

    Era cuestión de segundos par que el álbum reviviera el concepto que quería transmitir, una nueva concepción de música interesante con su cancion airbag, donde los ritmos son diferentes a pablo honey, una cancion sin pautas de creatividad o ritmo, es una liberación del mejor contenido de radiohead (no excluyo a kid a) en términos simples.

    Un disco de melodias majestuosas donde todo conforma parte importante del todo, uno de los mejores discos de todos los tiempos, que vera su proyección en kid a, su comparación con a rush of blood to the head y su perduracion como uno de los mejores discos de todos los tiempos, que no excluye el mas mínimo detalle. En síntesis, perspicaz y clásico.

    Por eso le doy 100/100.

    Nota completamente diferente a la reseña:

    RECIENTEMENTE VI EL LISTADO DE LOS MEJORES ÁLBUMES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS, con el que no he tenido tanto acuerdo, pues creo que hay discos importantes que competirían con los del listado, este es mi listado de los mejores discos de la historia, segun alphabtdisas reviews official:

    - Rubber Soul.
    - Pet sounds.
    - OkComputer.
    - Kid a.
    - Revolver.
    - Sgt. Peppers lonely hearts club band.
    - Nevermind.
    - The piper and the gates of dawn.
    - The dark side of the moon.
    - The wall.
    - ANIMALS.
    - White album.
    - Unknow pleasures.
    - Turn on the bright lights.
    - A rush of blood to the head.
    - Lonerism.
    - Kill em all.
    - Abbey road.
    - Magycal mystery tour.
    - RE.
    - London calling.
    - In rainbows.
    - Flying microtonal banana.
    - Innerspeaker.
    - lED Zepellin iv.    … Expand
  11. MrNiceGuyMan
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Over 20 years since OK COMPUTER and this album is still truly one of the masterpieces of our time. OKNOTOK continues in the same footsteps adding new songs that will make you love OK COMPUTER album even more.
  12. Uhhhhhhhhhh
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time, from start to finish the album never loses quality. My favorite songs are Paranoid Android and No Surprises. Least favorite is Let Down. Great album.
  13. Ricko
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    In the mid 90's I loved The Bends and also thought Pablo Honey had its charms. OK Computer came out and I thought that while it's had some good tunes, without being able to put my finger on it, I just felt there was something not quite right about it. A couple of years after it came out (on a Christmas Eve in fact) I was coming down with the chicken pox although I didn't actually know itIn the mid 90's I loved The Bends and also thought Pablo Honey had its charms. OK Computer came out and I thought that while it's had some good tunes, without being able to put my finger on it, I just felt there was something not quite right about it. A couple of years after it came out (on a Christmas Eve in fact) I was coming down with the chicken pox although I didn't actually know it yet. I was feeling a bit spacey and a bit out of it and had this record on and it's the first time I remember it clicking with me, specifically the song "Lucky". This was when I realised that the "something not quite right" feeling was purposefully built into the album by Radiohead, it was the essence of what the band wanted to get across. Since I first came up with my favourite 10 albums of all time list, probably 14 or 15 years ago now, there have been a couple of changes but OK Computer has been a consant. It's gotten better with age and now never fails to blow my mind. Its records like this that make me so passionate about music. Airbag introduces the album with a riff that's got a hint of the East about it but the vocals, guitars and rhythm section come together beautifully to begin this masterpiece. Only Radiohead could write something so magical about a car safety device. This leads into the epic Paranoid Android, up there with Bohemian Rhapsody as one of those songs whose creation process will raise as many questions as the origins of the Universe itself. The paranoia levels are maintained across the rest of the album. At its heart is the track "Let Down", a song that just swells with downbeat emotion and is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded by a rock band. "Electioneering" and "Climbing Up The Walls" give you that frantic feeling of being stuck in a broken elevator and are particularly easy to relate to these days. "No Surprises" calms everything back down and the album cruises to a relaxed finish with "Lucky" and "The Tourist". Alot of my friends are big music fans and I'd have a high degree of respect their opinions. Some of them "just don't get" this record. Maybe they need to listen to it while coming down with the chicken pox :-)… Expand
  14. radicalwizard
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    How do the critic scores average out to a perfect 100? I'm not saying it's not, I actually give this album a 10. It's perfect to me. But isn't Metacritic supposed to take an average of the critic ratings? Strange. It's starting to make them less credible for me
  15. frienderman
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    Timeless. Classic. Masterpiece. Ingenious. Perfect. Ahead of its time. Ahead of our time. Beautiful. Haunting. Paranoid. Changed the course of music for the 21st century. Will change the course of our lives to come.
  16. samwich21
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    Years removed from its source, its impact is multiplied tenfold. In 1996, it was a path towards adult-contemporary pop radio; today, it’s an exquisitely faded Polaroid.
  17. NicklasW
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    The Album itself is a masterpiece and one of the greatest Rock Albums of all time, but in
    this review I only rate the B-Sides and how the new mix "Improved" the album and what can I say; the new mix didn't made that much, cause the 1997 original didn't sound dated a single bit, but it made the Album sound a little bit cleaner.
    The song that got the largest improvement was "Subterranean    The Album itself is a masterpiece and one of the greatest Rock Albums of all time, but in
    this review I only rate the B-Sides and how the new mix "Improved" the album and what can I say; the new mix didn't made that much, cause the 1997 original didn't sound dated a single bit, but it made the Album sound a little bit cleaner.
    The song that got the largest improvement was "Subterranean Homesick Alien". When it comes to the B-sides I was surprised how good every Track is; especially for B-sides, with Man of War and Lift as highlights, together with the Acoustic-Ballad i Promise and my personal favorite Polyethylene there is nothing to complain about.

    Best Songs: Karma Police, Paranoid Android, No Surprises,Subterranean Homesick Alien
    Best Songs B-Side: Man of War, Lift
    Worst Songs: Flitter Happier    … Expand
  18. Prosmooth
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    I would think everyone knows where they were and how they first listened to OK Computer in its entirety. It's one of those rare albums like Dark Side of the Moon or Abbey Road that put a permanent stamp into your memory banks. Call it a desert island disc or a death bed album--it's one of those works of art that you always want immediate access to. The new master sounds great, although II would think everyone knows where they were and how they first listened to OK Computer in its entirety. It's one of those rare albums like Dark Side of the Moon or Abbey Road that put a permanent stamp into your memory banks. Call it a desert island disc or a death bed album--it's one of those works of art that you always want immediate access to. The new master sounds great, although I haven't noticed any huge difference in quality. Lift, Man O War, and I Promise are here as studio versions and they also sound fantastic. If you are a fan of the band, you already know the other B sides on Disc 2 are great songs. Hopefully younger millennials who haven't heard this beauty before will give it a spin and fall in love with it. It's a perfect record. If I could give it an 11 I would.… Expand
  19. Funkymonk
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    The 20 years that have passed since this albums release only solidifies it's greatness. Undoubtedly a seminal, game changing, influential, masterpiece and yet it also still sounds like nothing else. The songs themselves almost defy description such is their originality and eclectic nature but the words I'll use are - inventive, powerful, beauty, nuance and just about every emotion allThe 20 years that have passed since this albums release only solidifies it's greatness. Undoubtedly a seminal, game changing, influential, masterpiece and yet it also still sounds like nothing else. The songs themselves almost defy description such is their originality and eclectic nature but the words I'll use are - inventive, powerful, beauty, nuance and just about every emotion all rolled into one. In the last 20 years nothing comes close.… Expand
  20. Bestbudsrecords
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    It's OK Computer. What can really be said that hasn't already be said? This album is brilliant, absolutely brilliant. I honestly didn't expect the remaster to do much since the original is already mastered quite well but dang it sounds amazing. Also we finally have the studio recordings we've been waiting for!! Definitely one of the best reissues as of recent.
  21. Lodz
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    In the entire history of modern music I cannot see more than two albums getting (marginally) better than OK Computer (Nirvana's Nevermind and Kate Bush's Hounds of Love). Original track list is just completely perfect. The added ones would be great for almost anybody else but not for them. Maybe, with the exception of majestic Man of War. A classic.
  22. YT_Guyyy
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    There's not much to say that hasn't been said about the original album these tracks came from, OK Computer. They're great songs, that just didn't fit into the album. Why they were released only now I don't know, but I'm very happy we got these songs.
  23. Francisk
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    Excelente DISCAZOOOOOOOOO, inolvidable reedición, tres canciones memorables que por fin tienen su versión de estudio muy merecida compra y buenas notas
  24. CPaccini
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Nostalgia kicked me in the face with this crystal like reissue. This is one of "those" albums that will never be forgotten through it's endless impact on music that can still be heard today. This reissue is one of the best albums of all time with a few "cherry on top" bonus tracks. if you haven't heard this album, please do.
  25. CAIN
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    Amazing, timeless album. There are maybe 1 or 2 songs that prevent this from being a perfect 10 for me personally.
    How can Metacritic give it 100 though? The critic scores obviously average out somewhere in the 90's
  26. TI490M
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    Can't believe this album came in 1997, it still feels so ahead of our time, not a single bad song in this álbum exept fitter happier but even fitter happier in context of the album is amazing. i gotta say this is the best album i ever lsiten to.

    People who gave negaive score to this album are those idiot teenagers who can't stand with a 100 score on metacritic that's not from a **** pop    Can't believe this album came in 1997, it still feels so ahead of our time, not a single bad song in this álbum exept fitter happier but even fitter happier in context of the album is amazing. i gotta say this is the best album i ever lsiten to.

    People who gave negaive score to this album are those idiot teenagers who can't stand with a 100 score on metacritic that's not from a **** pop album of recent times.    … Expand
  27. SorryBeat402
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    Overall, OK Computer is a very good and important album is Radiohead's and Rock musics history. Though most songs on this album are extraordinary there are a couple like, Electioneering and The Tourist that hold it back from its true potential
  28. andhysanchez27
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    Le doy un CERO, porque este álbum solo contiene canciones sobre-valoradas... además no es la primera vez en escuchar un álbum como este. Es por ello que la música sobrevalorada solo es MODA.
  29. TheNeedleDrops
    Jun 29, 2017
    7
    Pretty good alt-rock album however; It baffles me how people are calling it one of the best albums of all time. I never really found anything that special about. Production is pretty good but not that special, lyrics are interesting but not amazing. In my opinion people who call this the best album of all-time just need to listen to more music.
  30. Edgar_XD
    Jul 22, 2021
    0
    Vaya basofia, es aburrido a nomas poder, no es un album malo de Radiohead, es un album malo en general
  31. Lopesito27
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    I bought this album recently without having listened to it becuase YOLO I guess... I was a little scared I wouldn't like it and well, I think it's one of my favourites now. I had never listened to anything so well put together, united by such a unique, cloudy, tired vision of the world, which the voice wanders and wonders in.
  32. Gamesearcher1
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    While it may have taken about five listens to fully pin down, and enjoy, enjoy it I did, and still do immensely.
    This album is such a step-up from the great, albeit slightly formulaic and generic sound of The Bends, into the masterful territory. Thom sounds amazing, be it on the epic "Paranoid Android", to the immense closing chorus of "The Tourist".
    The instruments are wild and take    While it may have taken about five listens to fully pin down, and enjoy, enjoy it I did, and still do immensely.
    This album is such a step-up from the great, albeit slightly formulaic and generic sound of The Bends, into the masterful territory. Thom sounds amazing, be it on the epic "Paranoid Android", to the immense closing chorus of "The Tourist".
    The instruments are wild and take from a lot of other styles, which I do love. The guitars in the album are a lot more subtle than on The Bends, and, added with the masterful use of electronics, the album manages to be atmospheric without losing its rhythm.
    The lyrics on the album are so accurate in our modern age, that it's kind of scary. The underlying themes of paranoia, technology and the upcoming new digital age are done subtly, but to great effect.
    The tracklist is quite solid. While I think the album does lose its footing a bit on tracks 7-8 (Fitter is a great concept, but a bit dull, while Electioneering is a great song, but just doesn't compare to the rest of the pack), and "The Tourist" closes the album off perfectly.
    All-in-all, Radiohead did smash it out of the park with their third album. It's over 20 years old, but still sounds modern and will remain one of my favourites of all time.
    Favourites: Paranoid Android, Let Down, Climbing Up the Walls, The Tourist
    Least Favourites: Fitter, Happier, Electioneering (Still a pretty good song, though.)    … Expand
  33. mellonhead
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE ORIGINAL ALBUM:

    This is a stellar release and probably Radiohead's best. It stands as one of the greatest of all time for a good reason. The last of Radiohead's stripped back "Bends"-esque melodies, but their most experimental and intense album yet, Radiohead finds the perfect balance. Every song feels important and necessary, the album is great in    DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE ORIGINAL ALBUM:

    This is a stellar release and probably Radiohead's best. It stands as one of the greatest of all time for a good reason. The last of Radiohead's stripped back "Bends"-esque melodies, but their most experimental and intense album yet, Radiohead finds the perfect balance. Every song feels important and necessary, the album is great in every sense. From the uncharacteristically grungy start in Airbag, to the craziness of "Paranoid Android" and the occasional stripped back, "Karma Police" or "No Surprises" to the creepy "Climbing Up The Walls" final chime on "The Tourist", this is the Radiohead we were promised, but much more. Radiohead does it all here, and the brutally honest "Ok Computer" is simply a necessary album.

    GRADE: A+
    Favorite Tracks: All of them
    Least Favorite: Too good    … Expand
  34. pugowner
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I don't even like rock music. In fact, this is the only pre-2000s album I've ever gotten into. But this album is a KNOCKOUT front to back
  35. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Лучший ремастеред в истории лучшего альтернативного рока в истории.Оригинальный
    OK COMPUTER был и без того прекрасным альбом предсказавшим множество современный трендов и в какой-то степени был революционным.Отдельно хочется отметит то,что , Radiohead не проседают с годами по качеству и выпускают хороший материал,но этот материал уже никогда не переплюнет OK COMPUTER и теперь уже    Лучший ремастеред в истории лучшего альтернативного рока в истории.Оригинальный
    OK COMPUTER был и без того прекрасным альбом предсказавшим множество современный трендов и в какой-то степени был революционным.Отдельно хочется отметит то,что , Radiohead не проседают с годами по качеству и выпускают хороший материал,но этот материал уже никогда не переплюнет OK COMPUTER и теперь уже OKNOTOK,наверное нам стоит быть благодарными,что именно в 2017 Radiohead выпустили дополненный релиз и без того шедевральной пластинки.Новые композиции никак не мешают старым,а даже наоборот добавляют некий контраст между новым творчеством группы и старым.    … Expand
  36. pastacheesecake
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Even though it only offers three new songs, it's OK Computer; it stands the test of time. Masterful, brilliant, cynical, bittersweet.
  37. cheesestengel
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest achievements in rock music. I can still come back to this album after having listened to it many times and get the same level of enjoyment.
  38. All_ButTrU4
    May 8, 2022
    10
    Ok Computer: 10
    Goes without saying just how perfect this record is. A magnificently hollow unpacking of loneliness, depression and anxiety with risks imitated so often now they've adapted into standards. The unofficial best band in the world claimed their thrones on this 1997 masterpiece with their commentary on the overpowering sense of alienation that results from living in an    Ok Computer: 10
    Goes without saying just how perfect this record is. A magnificently hollow unpacking of loneliness, depression and anxiety with risks imitated so often now they've adapted into standards. The unofficial best band in the world claimed their thrones on this 1997 masterpiece with their commentary on the overpowering sense of alienation that results from living in an increasingly self-indulgent and technologically-dependent society.
    The opener is a quasi-biographical car accident thom experienced and survived due to an airbag. It's imagery of fear and foreboding allow an urgency into the mix as if a call to action . The guitar's almost sound fatal! The following classic (and dare I say album centerpiece) "paranoid android " is a spiritual successor to Queens "Bohemian Raphsody " as it's a schizophrenic polymorphic thrill partly inspired by a snobbish (and frankly rude) incident in which a woman freaked out at a waiter(see:Gucci little piggy). Composed through a method that would influence Kid A it's culled from a collective of different ideas written by different members of the band. It's a career peak that fades into the mellow crystalline anxiety of "Subterranean Homesick Alien". Titled in reference to a Bob Dylan song the 3rd song is an unnerving breakdown you could fall asleep too. It's the first of the recurring desperate loneliness that centers this masterpiece.

    "(Exit music) For A Film " is truly phenomenal stuff. It's a slow burn eruption lined with bitterness and delivered with tearful rage. A devastating song which when you find out was intended for the Romeo + Juliet film feels intentionally spiteful. Afterwards the melodic "Let Down" is an apathetic walk down the city. It's a lonely journey of judging glances,distant closeness and unhappy people. Thom really gets into the pits of the isolation of young adulthood or existence in general without sulking. "Karma police " might have some abstract lyrics but the meaning is clear :corruption isn't going anywhere. It's a dejected descent into a radicalism. One of the weirder cuts "Fitter Happier " is an eerie robotic Ad made up of seemingly random but evidently creepy "self help" suggestions that get darker the longer the song goes making you thankful it stays short. "Electioneering " is a rough scream against the sham of political campaigns, like how interest and agendas of parties preceed the collective need. Exploring the manufactured nature of it all as politicians make promises in return for re- election or just being elected that they neglect once in power. "Climbing up the walls " is a clandestine paranoid trip into the worst parts of human nature. Thom sounds insane on this one! Then the dejected "no surprises " sounds like a suicide letter by an empty man,done with the political incongruity or lack of emotional relationships. It's sad but "lucky" comes in almost like a hopeful lie to oneself to try live,that it can get better. "The tourist " reckons with identity and change punctuating the record with an encouraging message to "slow down ". To take stock of the lives we live instead of the ones we haven't. Tying up one of the best albums ever made!    … Expand
  39. tinopreld
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    (this review is of the OG Album). 9/10.
    Best tracks: Let Down, No Surprises, Lucky
    Worst Tracks: Airbag
  40. rextree
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    Timeless. An art rock masterpiece. My picks from this one would be the beautiful "Karma Police" and the bar-esque "Electioneering".
  41. darklatinbruh
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    This is a review for the standard edition.

    Its the year 1997, every record around is grungy, very sharp, hard rock for your ears.
    Then, they there come 5 guys to change everything, this record is the definition for art rock on its own.

    Least favorite tracks: Subterranean Homesick Alien, the tourist.

    Overall: A- or 85
  42. MarcoB419
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The perfection made music. This album is just perfect, it really is the best Radiohead album.
  43. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It's my favorite album of all time. Production, song quality. Everything is perfect.
    Best songs: Paranoid Android, Karma Police, No Surprises, Exit Music, Let Down, Lucky, Climbing Up the Walls, Subterranean Homesick Alien
    Worst songs: -
  44. ZhypeerZ
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The atmosphere of this album is actually incredible with the guitars and with some of the eletronics, and the lyrics are so good and still relevant to this day.
  45. Richard_Amor
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok Computer still holds as the best alternative rock album in my opinion, and still sounds like the future of the music industry. The alien sounding aesthetic of the album is especially unique and eventful, with genius song writing, instrumentals and beautiful vocals. Tracks like Exit Music For a Film and No Surprises are examples of masterpieces that can’t help but pull you in to a state of depression.… Expand
  46. UggyCaesar
    May 23, 2020
    10
    This is dessert after the perfect meal! OKNOTOK shows us the kind of material the band would have been dabbling in if they did not go the experimental route and it sounds amazing. I for one though am glad they went the experimental route. Disc 2 is so good that it’s pretty much it’s on stand alone album.
  47. macintosh1
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Not only is this my favourite album of all time, but I also believe that it’s the best album ever made. Jam packed with original ideas, unique sounds, and an interesting concept behind it all. Truly a masterpiece in music.
  48. SwanHtet
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    This is definately the best album ever made. Every single song is a masterpiece and the leftovers are all good too. My only problem is that Man of War shouldn't have been a leftover and it should be replaced with Electioneering
  49. RPF
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    This album is such a fantastic addon to the original. Tracks that really stand out to me are ‘Man of War’ and ‘Polyethylene’. They have made the definitive addition of the best album of all time.
  50. InitializeSahib
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite album of all time, and this version is even better. The remaster is definitely noticeable in parts, and the second disc has some highlights on it.
  51. Dalmx
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
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  52. shad0w0711
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    "OKNOTOK will be of little interest to a passerby in a record store; its main value even for the die-hardiest of Radiohead fans is that little peek behind the curtain, a crack of light closer to understanding the way one of the most elusive bands in the world works."
  53. Negar_infinity
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Everything about this album is great. Thom Yorke is a genius
    All Radiohead members are
  54. RedGreyBlue
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    What is there to add? Simply put, this is one of the greatest albums of all time.
  55. Darkzinn
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    My favorite without a doubt, the immersion on this album following all the ideas about actual society and leading us to intern problems and feelings is a perfect combination with the flexible and creative musics they show us here
  56. Geckono
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This album is so good (as well as important) that i will not even try to elaborate.
    If you heard the album, you know why....
  57. Turmoil
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Radiohead's OK Computer is a widely acknowledged masterpiece among critics and audiences alike with it's potent commentary, harsh sound pallet, and emotive vocal performances. It's reinvention of a tired, trope fueled mainstream rock landscape is both innovative, and widely appealing. I'd bet any money that this album is solely responsible for Muse's whole carrier.
  58. Joyasanactofres
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    this is a fantastic alt-rock album. The songs here are so orgasmic; they have excellent build-ups and climaxes; amazing tension and release. Yorke pulls off some sticky catchy melodies in these songs as well making these songs super memorable.
  59. Gliphy
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    The second-best album of Radiohead. Every song is such a banger. I can listen to this album, like, forever.
  60. Tim7
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    As I dove into the record of "Ok Computer" I was amazed and dumbfounded by the monumental level of artistry and creativity put into a record. Truly an astonishing piece of work that will forever touch the hearts of music lovers across the globe. The level of articulation put into each track places a mark on Ok Computer as one of the best records of our generation. Every piece, a new way ofAs I dove into the record of "Ok Computer" I was amazed and dumbfounded by the monumental level of artistry and creativity put into a record. Truly an astonishing piece of work that will forever touch the hearts of music lovers across the globe. The level of articulation put into each track places a mark on Ok Computer as one of the best records of our generation. Every piece, a new way of expressing a certain set of mind, as each second of every song truly makes Radiohead special. An incredible record, that will always be and stay timeless.… Expand
  61. aladeu
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    l'album parfait je peux écouter en boucle pr toujours jme laisserai pas ya rien à dire it's just too good ptn
  62. johndoemuxicwee
    May 13, 2022
    10
    it is what it is, one of the best and most defining albums there is and it's only getting more relevant the more time goes on
  63. biamsi
    May 30, 2022
    10
    buenísimo elmano, q álbum tan espectacular, ya nose q más poner para q m dejen publicar la reseña
  64. Teddoesreviews
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I want Thom Yorke to dominate me and beat me while he calls me names and tells me how worthless I am. I love you my king, every second I spend living on this earth without you stepping on me is causing me pain.
  65. titanoneday
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    How can an album sounds this limitless, It's like no matter how much you listen to this album it never ends.
  66. Rav1lis
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    Complete masterpiece. Paranoid Android is one of the best song ever made in human history. Karma Police is my second favourite song from this album. Radiohead is genius band
  67. frightopia
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    A fantastic album that is definitely one of a kind. I love older music that stands the tests of time!
  68. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  69. cinthyacasher
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las emociones que OK Computer transmite son indescriptibles. Lo escuché por primer vez a los 14 años y no ha dejado de ser el mejor album que he escuchado en mi vida.… Expand
  70. fuor22
    May 31, 2023
    10
    This album has everything it takes to be one of the best albums! The songs are beautiful, the stories are riveting, and the musicians behind them are also incredible
  71. GustMarcal
    May 29, 2023
    10
    The greatest album that I ever listen, a Full UP instrumental,all the musics mixed out and the Track "Paranoid Android" is an perfect music, rhapsody, makes tou fell different every single time that you listen

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Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 6, 2017
    72
    OKNOTOK will be of little interest to a passerby in a record store; its main value even for the die-hardiest of Radiohead fans is that little peek behind the curtain, a crack of light closer to understanding the way one of the most elusive bands in the world works.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 30, 2017
    100
    The actual content of OKNOTOK, in terms of what’s new, is hardly justification for any casual listener to pick it up, but the excuse to revisit the record itself would absolutely vindicate the purchase.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jun 30, 2017
    100
    All [of the unreleased songs] were recorded around the time of OK Computer; all are unimpeachably first-rate; and yet, all were sensibly left off the original. Nevertheless, they complete the picture of one of rock's greatest bands cresting their first creative peak.
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