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Radiohead's music is distinguished by its experimental approach, which has pushed the boundaries of alternative rock. The band, formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, in 1985, consists of Thom Yorke on vocals, guitar and keyboards; brothers Jonny Greenwood on guitar, keyboards and other instruments, and Colin Greenwood on bass; Ed O'Brien on guitar and backing vocals; and Philip Selway on drums. Their collaboration with producer Nigel Godrich, which began in 1994, has been instrumental in shaping their sound. The members met at Abingdon School, where, under the name On a Friday, they found a space to explore in the music department. There, their teacher introduced them to a range of genres that included jazz, film scores and avant-garde classical music from the 20th century, laying the foundations for their musical versatility.

After signing with EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut album, Pablo Honey, in 1993. Although their first single, "Creep", had a modest start in 1992, it eventually became a global hit. Their popularity and critical acclaim grew with The Bends in 1995. However, it was with OK Computer, in 1997, that the band solidified their status, creating an album praised for its complex production and lyrics exploring modern alienation. This work is considered a milestone in popular music. In 2000, Kid A marked a significant stylistic shift, incorporating elements of electronic music, jazz, classical music and krautrock, a change that initially divided audiences but was later recognized as one of the best albums of the decade. This was followed by Amnesiac in 2001, recorded during the same sessions. Their final album with EMI, Hail to the Thief (2003), blended rock with electronics, addressing themes such as war.

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38 Songs

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Pablo Honey · 1993

3:29 02

Creep

Pablo Honey · 1993

3:56 03

How Do You?

Pablo Honey · 1993

2:12 04

Stop Whispering

Pablo Honey · 1993

5:26 05

Thinking About You

Pablo Honey · 1993

2:42 06

Anyone Can Play Guitar

Pablo Honey · 1993

3:38 07

Ripcord

Pablo Honey · 1993

3:10 08

Vegetable

Pablo Honey · 1993

3:13 09

Prove Yourself

Pablo Honey · 1993

2:25 10

I Can’t

Pablo Honey · 1993

4:13

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OK Computer

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1995 ★ Essential

The Bends

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Pablo Honey

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The band continued to innovate with the independent release of their seventh album, In Rainbows, in 2007, offering it as a digital download where listeners could set their own price, a move that achieved both critical and commercial success. In 2011, The King of Limbs explored rhythm through extensive use of loops and samples. Later, in 2016, A Moon Shaped Pool stood out for Jonny Greenwood's orchestral arrangements. Throughout their career, Radiohead has been recognized with six Grammy Awards and four Ivor Novello Awards, in addition to five nominations for the Mercury Prize. In 2019, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Several of their singles, such as "Paranoid Android" and "Karma Police" from 1997, or "No Surprises" from 1998, have reached the top of the UK charts. In addition to their work with the band, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood debuted with a new project, The Smile, in 2021, showcasing the continued musical exploration of its members.