OK COMPUTER

Personally I believe Radiohead should be in the Prog Related category and Ok Computer is not a prog album but I'm still going to review it. Ok Computer is one of the greatest Art Rock albums ever made while I think it's a bit overrated I can understand the hype behind it and I think that any prog rock fan will get enjoyment out of this album (and Radiohead in general). This album is super consistent and well put together each track fits so well, the album opens with sleigh bells and a ripping guitar riff wich perfectly starts off the album and shows off what's to come featuring a blend of the rock and the bits of electronica that are scattered throughout the song/album, the next track is the proggy Paranoid Android featuring everything from time signature changes to multiple movements in the song starting with an acoustic intro before synths come in then the song temporarily goes into a post punk phase before slowing down the whole things amazing next up is the very space rock esque song Subterranean Homesick Alien. As i mentioned before the album is well put together and these three songs I mentioned follow a format on the album it's like a rollercoaster, you start off with Airbag and then you hit one of the albums highs with Paranoid Android then the album calms down with Subterranean Homesick Alien and then the next high is the very dramatic Exit Music (wich is the second most proggyist song off the album) wich follows a very Post Rock like structure the song almost feels like if Van Der Graaf Generator was an alt rock band, the album continues with the very jangly track Let Down then the fan favorite track Karma Police before going into one of the coolest yet darkest interludes Fitter Happier which perfectly encapsulates the general theme of the album i truly believe that this is a highlight of the album, Climbing Up The Walls again feels like if a 70s prog band was an alt rock band this time it almost feels like Epitaph by King Crimson and need I say anything about No Surprises? While I prefer Kid A for it's more abstract lyrics and themes Ok Computer has the best flow and is the most enjoyable record to listen to. Like i said earlier I do think it's overrated for it's not the most daring concept album (not that, that's bad) but I can't help but be reminded of other concept albums that do a similar thing, but I try to look at it as it's own thing and I think that makes this album an excellent addition to any prog collection