Why is OK COMPUTER rated so high????

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  • Igottago
    Igottago Posts: 483
    I think the hype is warping your judgement of it. I bought OK computer the day it came out..before all the "greatest album ever" type media hype came out. I had no idea what it was, I had only ever heard a few radiohead songs. It took me a few listens to get into, but once I was into it, I knew it was something beyond just being good. It really is one of the defining albums of our time. I would probably put it #1 album of my life. It is musically challenging, yet infectious, and the content is spot on for the time. Not to mention the production and effects, which is pretty much commonplace now, thanks to that album. The album is on the greatest of lists for a reason...because it is a masterpiece, plain and simple. Radiohead's other work is amazing as well. But they really set the bar high with OK Computer. It was a landmark album.
  • direwolf74
    direwolf74 Posts: 1,622
    Igottago wrote:
    I think the hype is warping your judgement of it. I bought OK computer the day it came out..before all the "greatest album ever" type media hype came out. I had no idea what it was, I had only ever heard a few radiohead songs. It took me a few listens to get into, but once I was into it, I knew it was something beyond just being good. It really is one of the defining albums of our time. I would probably put it #1 album of my life. It is musically challenging, yet infectious, and the content is spot on for the time. Not to mention the production and effects, which is pretty much commonplace now, thanks to that album. The album is on the greatest of lists for a reason...because it is a masterpiece, plain and simple. Radiohead's other work is amazing as well. But they really set the bar high with OK Computer. It was a landmark album.

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  • Nothingbetter
    Nothingbetter Wichita, KS Posts: 570
    I'd rate Pablo Honey above it.
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  • Echoes
    Echoes Posts: 1,279
    Nothingbetter wrote:
    I'd rate Pablo Honey above it.

    I wouldn't rate Pablo Honey ahead of much. That was one forgettable album.
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  • mattosborne
    mattosborne Posts: 339
    i am a donut wrote:
    OK Computer...? Electronica...? Which songs do you hear this on...? I think you meant Kid A, or maybe I missed a song or two...

    There are TOTALLY electronic influences on OK Computer. If you can't hear that, i'm sorry. Parts of Kid A is full blown Electronica but, OK Computer absoutely had some.
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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    because it's brilliant :D. especially when you went to buy the no surprises single in 1997 like my brother and the clueless shop girl gave you the whole album accidentally for £1.99.
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  • whatsthefreezer
    whatsthefreezer Posts: 347
    Because of:

    1.Airbag
    2.Paranoid Android
    3.Subterranean Homesick Alien
    4.Exit Music (For A Film)
    5.Let Down
    6.Karma Police 7.fitter happier
    8.Electioneering
    9.Climbing Up The Walls
    10.No Surprises
    11.Lucky
    12.The Tourist

    It made a statement about our world that resonated with a lot of people. The songs are great. The playing is great. The artwork is great. If it's overrated to you then Ok. But OK Computer is one of those masterpieces that is worthy of such high praise in my opinion.
  • whatsthefreezer
    whatsthefreezer Posts: 347
    Igottago wrote:
    I think the hype is warping your judgement of it. I bought OK computer the day it came out..before all the "greatest album ever" type media hype came out. I had no idea what it was, I had only ever heard a few radiohead songs. It took me a few listens to get into, but once I was into it, I knew it was something beyond just being good. It really is one of the defining albums of our time. I would probably put it #1 album of my life. It is musically challenging, yet infectious, and the content is spot on for the time. Not to mention the production and effects, which is pretty much commonplace now, thanks to that album. The album is on the greatest of lists for a reason...because it is a masterpiece, plain and simple. Radiohead's other work is amazing as well. But they really set the bar high with OK Computer. It was a landmark album.

    Totally agree. I bought it shortly after it came out. I was 12 years old I knew then it was something more than good.
  • Al Deniro
    Al Deniro Posts: 13
    don't_go_on_me wrote:
    I'd put it in my top 10 albums off all-time easily...over any PJ album as well.

    I just don't see how it is any better than anything pearl Jam has done. It's all subjective but I think OK is pretty over rated.
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  • Al Deniro
    Al Deniro Posts: 13
    catefrances wrote:
    in february when Q magazine published their 100 greatest albums of all time as voted by the readers, not 1 but 3 radiohead albums made it into the top 10. that's right 3 in the top 10. i knew then that perhaps something was in the water in the UK. though admittedly not all their readership lives in the UK. but still i found it ridiculous.

    You are right it is ridiculous. They are so incredibly over rated. That's not to say that they are not good, but come on 3 albums in the all time top 10. There is some kind of hidden agenda there.
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  • Al Deniro
    Al Deniro Posts: 13
    Klumpie wrote:
    Because it was the most innovative album of the 90's. And it's a good album with some great songs on it.

    Explain how this album is the most innovative album of the 90's. To me every song sounds like a lullaby, the music is very mellow and depressing...Is this what makes it so great?

    Sorry I just can't see it, I don't think there are any memorable songs on the whole album.
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  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    because it's better than the white album.
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • El_Kabong
    El_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    soulsinging wrote:
    i dont really know why radiohead in general is rated so high. the bends was a damn near perfect album and ok computer certainly was an inspiring blend of elecrtonica and rock, but after that they've gone quite downhill. what id give to hear a guitar playing a decent melody in a radiohead song again.


    their new stuff is more guitar domianted (except for apreggi)
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  • El_Kabong
    El_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    Al Deniro wrote:
    Explain how this album is the most innovative album of the 90's. To me every song sounds like a lullaby, the music is very mellow and depressing...Is this what makes it so great?

    Sorry I just can't see it, I don't think there are any memorable songs on the whole album.


    to each their own...i think the whole album is brilliant, even electioneering
    standin above the crowd
    he had a voice that was strong and loud and
    i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
    eager to identify with
    someone above the crowd
    someone who seemed to feel the same
    someone prepared to lead the way
  • El_Kabong
    El_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    El_Kabong wrote:
    their new stuff is more guitar domianted (except for apreggi)


    maybe not all the stuff...house of cards is pretty mellow...but body snatchers, banger 'n mash and spooks have a lot of jonny on guitar
    standin above the crowd
    he had a voice that was strong and loud and
    i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
    eager to identify with
    someone above the crowd
    someone who seemed to feel the same
    someone prepared to lead the way
  • armyreserve
    armyreserve Posts: 209
    Up to that point in time, it was one of the most innovative albums made!
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  • Will
    Will Posts: 41
    OK Computer is an extremely overrated album. The Bends is number one Radiohead, in my opinion.
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  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,578
    why are nirvana so overated..
  • Tokyo Drift
    Tokyo Drift Posts: 9
    Al Deniro wrote:
    Not just among Radiohead albums but also on lists of all time great albums.

    Sorry but this one is incredibly overated...It just aint that good.

    It's nowhere near Radiohead's best.


    it is a great album for the teenage mental patients. kinda like dark side of the moon.
    and then it just sticks with people .. I have never been into either
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  • Carlos D
    Carlos D Posts: 638
    Good but c'mon,not the best ever.
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