OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 - 2017 Black

OK Computer is the seminal record in the Radiohead canon, not because it is their best album, but because it is the one which set them apart from all other contemporary rock bands as definitively worthy of comparison with the very greatest since Bob Dylan plugged in at Newport. OK Computer is a seminal work, one that predicted our disrupted, dysfunctional IT-controlled contemporary existence. The anomie, dislocation, bewilderment and chaos of our existences (and if you don't recognise that description of the self-inflicted damage we have wrought to our lives and our planet, then perhaps Radiohead are not for you). This music, and Thom Yorke's lyrics, are testimony to the digital age and the way we have become objects of corporate, technology-enabled manipulation. The shortest track on the album, fitterhappier, encapsulates our materialist pointlessness, our insignificance. The re-edition is so much more than the original, containing tracks from the same recording sessions that did not make the cut. Star among them is the sublime I Promise, on its own worth the extra cost of the re-edition (see the haunting video made for this track on YouTube). Lift and Man of War are other new releases left off the original album. Why? Because they didn't fit. In the case of I Promise, Radiohead knew, using artistic judgement, that for all its greatness, it didn't suit the concept of OKC. The rest of the album did appear in a previous package (on CD) and contains many gems. It might have made a companion release to OK Computer in the way that Amnesiac followed the sublime and glorious Kid A. Nothing comes near the boundless creative genius of this band, whether live or on record, they are the true masters. And as for the accusation that Radiohead are depressing? No, not a bit of it. The first step in improving the lot of human existence and our responsibilities to our beautiful planet is to recognise where we are going wrong, and make amends. This music is uplifting and monumental and full of hope. A close reading of Yorke's lyrics also finds positives - there can be a better future if we wake up to the possibilities. The time to do that is now.

Vinyl pressing quality is excellent. I have listened to the CD 100's of time over the years - really The remaster is subtle with a few revelations you may not have paid attention to before. The brightness is plenty-full (I have a Technics A9000mkII) and the bass is less muddy. In a nutshell - dont worry - this has not been butchered like the Genesis debacle - its the same legendary hour - but clearer? The above comments are under extremely critical listening - its the same as it ever was! Excellent.. I can hear a slight bit of remixing - very very slight. Some of the instrument volume levels/fades are longer in duration than I am used to - and some soundscapes are prominent for a split second longer. I also heard more engineered distortion / clipping (as of the genre). OK computer is split over 2 vinyls - The extra's are packed onto the 3rd vinyl. The 3 unreleased tracks are terrific and very of the era. 'I promise' is a great track - could have replace 'electioneering' (joking) The previously released extra tracks are truly brilliant and are included on the OK Computer collector's edition 2CD/DVD that I have enjoyed for years. Check that release out for further surprises. The extras have massively improved in terms of remaster - Worth the price alone for "Meeting In The Aisle". Im thinking about being carried out in a coffin to it. The extra CD is in fact OK Computer 2 A very dynamic and exciting listen on vinyl. I changed weight of my tone arm 3 times - and relished in the differing elements this produces. Excellent The blue vinyl is available 7th July - £35 Im well tempted.

While excited to heard the new tracks, especially Big Boots/Man of War which has the feel of a Bond theme to me, what the b-sides shows is while there are gems like Pearly they dont quite have the power as the main album tracks. No surprises really, 20 years on its incredable to listen again as if a new album to OK Computer. The sheer range of invention, sonically, lyrically, conteptually is astounding. Things I missed when younger like Climbing Up The Walls goong into No Surprises is overwhelming, from being lost and drowning in the centre of the Ocean to being washed up on an island wrapped in a duvet in the faux security of modern living. I wonder what it would be like if the b-sides were nutured and shaped as it the main album, some are bare bones like How I Made My Millions. Intentionally spare, a demo but the simply effecting purity of Thom songwriting has a consuming spritual stillness.

Arrived in good condition. Happy recipient of gift.

This is the definitive physical version of OK Computer. Comparing this to my original pressing of OK Computer, the sound quality is extremely similar, of course with some mastering differences. The inclusion of digital downloads is a great feature that does not go unnoticed.

I avoided Radiohead back in the 90's, finding their music a little overplayed and pretentious. Having recently clicked with "the Bends" a friend advised me to add this to my vinyl collection. It's a great album, though not as immediate as it's predecessor. There are strong songs and areas where it feels indulgent but overall I'm happy to admit I may have been just reacting to their popularity song a section of music fandom that I loathe. The vinyl package is smart and of great quality. A really nice item to own, the sound quality is wonderful.

Peak

Let Down is underrated

If you're an Radiohead fan then you should buy that, totally recommend

This is NOT the box set edition, just the triple LP one. Description is misleading.

Os discos são obviamente sensacionais. Radiohead no auge criativo nos anos 90 e o bônus é de altíssimo nível. Agora a versão em papel de péssima qualidade é de chorar. Em menos de dois anos vai virar farelo.

Boitier cheap (j'ai remis le disque dans son boitier du cd de 1997 et ai laissé le cd2 dans le cartonné) et c'est bien le seul défaut de cette édition. Pour le reste, (l'original était déjà très bon car prises de son de rêve) le remastering à partir des bandes élargi largement chaque instrument et le rend encore plus pur. Le cerveau ne peut que prendre son pied. A acheter pour les puristes et les adorateurs de cet album fantastique.

OK Computer自体はリアルタイムで聴いていたが、久しぶりに聴いてみるとやはり素晴らしい。 どの曲もどこかメランコリーでレイドバックした感じなのだがとても聴きやすい。 音的にはまだそれほどエレクトロニカに接近していないが、伸びしろがある様には感じる。 ロックとエレクトロニカの中間と言えると思う。 そもそも私がradioheadを聴こうと思ったのはMarilyn Mansonがこのアルバムを絶賛していたからだ。 そして聴いてみて思ったのはradioheadはMansonとは違った方法で、社会と折り合いを付けようとしているのではないか？と感じた。 つまりロックという音楽を好んで聴く人達の中には社会の中で上手くやっていくのが苦手な人達がいて、radioheadやMarilyn Mansonはそんな中でも自分らしく生きることがどれだけ大切かを説いているのだと思う。 そんな人達にオススメします。