OK Computer - Radiohead
OK Computer by Radiohead is an album that’s got everything—intensity, complexity, and a sound that feels both futuristic and totally timeless. It’s an album that pulls you in and takes you on a ride through confusion, anxiety, and the search for meaning in a world that’s anything but simple. If you're looking for something deep, layered, and totally unique, this is the album that’ll make you rethink everything.
Here’s how each track sounds:
1. Airbag This track is insane. It starts with this kind of spacey sound that makes you feel like you're flying, and it’s all a trip. The song talks about a kind of rebirth, like everything went wrong and then this second chance arrives. The drums and that guitar riff… it’s like they combined the future with the past. Airbag is a strong opener. Rating: 10/10
2. Paranoid Android This is like a mini-album in one song. There are so many changes that you don’t even know what song you’re listening to, but in a good way, like a rollercoaster. At first, it’s unsettling, then there’s that epic part, and it ends with this psychedelic vibe that makes you think. The lyrics are dark, but it feels like it’s about feeling out of place in the world, which is something that makes me think about my own life. It's a bit long, but it’s a bomb. Rating: 9.5/10
3. Subterranean Homesick Alien This is one of the calmer tracks on the album, but that doesn’t make it any less powerful. The lyrics talk about wanting to be taken away, far from everything, and the sounds are spacey and psychedelic. I really like it, but sometimes I feel like they could have given more intensity to certain parts. But still, it makes you feel like you’re floating in space, which isn’t bad. Rating: 8.5/10
4. Exit Music (For a Film) This song is incredible. The tension slowly builds up and then explodes in an epic climax. It gives me chills every time I listen to it. It’s sad and dramatic, and Thom Yorke’s voice is so emotional that it really gets to you. It feels like a kind of escape, from a situation with no way out, and the lyrics hit hard. Rating: 10/10
5. Let Down This is one of those songs that makes you feel like you're walking in an empty city, with no direction. It’s sad, but in a way that’s beautiful. The sounds are super atmospheric, and Thom’s lyrics are perfect for that feeling of frustration. Rating: 9/10
6. Karma Police "Who’s the guilty one?" – This song is a classic. It’s catchy but also deep. It talks about justice, about trying to fix things, but with some hidden anger. And then that “karma police” that keeps coming back... it just shakes you. It’s like it’s telling you, “Yeah, everything’s messed up, but in the end, it’ll all be okay.” And the final part is epic. Rating: 10/10
7. Fitter Happier This track is... weird. It’s not really a song, more like an electronic experiment. It’s a robotic voice telling you how we’re all “better” in this society. It’s a little unsettling, but kind of genius. It’s not a song I’d listen to over and over, but it has a message that makes you think about how society controls us. It’s a bit too glitchy for my taste, but it’s fine. Rating: 7/10
8. Electioneering Energetic, fast, and angry. It feels like a song to get mad at the world. It talks about politics and manipulation, and there’s this guitar riff that crushes your head. It’s intense, but sometimes it feels a little too agitated, like there’s too much anger. But still, I like how it just breaks everything down, with that energy that’s not easy to find in other songs. Rating: 8/10
9. Climbing Up the Walls This one is unsettling, but in a way that pulls you in. It makes you feel a little out of your mind, like you’re entering the mind of someone going through a tough time. The music is super psychedelic, and it makes you feel like you're in another world. The vocals in the end are strange but fascinating. It’s not for everyone, but if you like songs that make you feel like you're inside a mental storm, this one’s perfect. Rating: 9/10
10. No Surprises This is the song that makes you feel... kind of relieved. It talks about wanting a peaceful life, no stress, no surprises. The sound is sweet, but the message is super powerful. When I listen to this, I almost want to close my eyes and imagine escaping from everything. It’s that song that makes you feel understood. Rating: 10/10
11. Lucky This is the song you listen to when you feel overwhelmed and hope you’re "lucky" even when everything goes wrong. It’s sad, but there’s something beautiful in that pain. The final part, with Thom singing “I’m lucky,” hits straight to the heart. It’s not one of my favorites, but there’s a sense of hope in it that I really like. Rating: 8.5/10
12. The Tourist The album ends with a calm, reflective track, but it’s a bit slower compared to the others. The lyrics make you think, almost like it’s asking you to slow down and think more about life. It’s not a song that instantly cheers you up, but it has that touch that leaves something inside. It’s a bit too long for my taste, but it’s a nice conclusion. Rating: 7/10
Final Rating: 9.5/10 OK Computer is one of the most groundbreaking albums ever, full of depth, experimental sounds, and emotionally raw lyrics. Each track has its own unique vibe, making it a full journey that’s both complex and accessible. While a few tracks might be a bit challenging for some, the overall impact is undeniable, and it’s an album that sticks with you. If you haven’t listened to it, you’re missing out on one of the best albums of all time.












