The Story Behind: Radiohead - OK Computer, Ep 130

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Radiohead had early success but was starting to get disillusioned with the music industry when they started writing the material for their 3rd album OK Computer. The team discuss mellotron, pinching ideas from The Beatles, and recording in Dr Quinn's castle.

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Listen to OK Computer here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6dVIqQ8qmQ5GBnJ9shOYGE?si=0M0flprATPeWjJmOc_qTtQ

Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers

Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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Next week's album: Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced