Radiohead

OK Computer

First released1997

OK Computer was recorded between 1996 and 1997 across multiple studios including RAK Studios in London, Steeles Studio in Cornwall, and various other locations. The album was produced by Radiohead alongside Nigel Godrich, who played a crucial role in shaping the band's sonic direction and became their primary producer for subsequent albums. The band experimented extensively with unconventional recording techniques, layering multiple instruments and employing digital processing to create dense, textured soundscapes that moved away from traditional guitar-based rock. Recording took place during a period of significant commercial pressure following the success of The Bends, with the band deliberately pursuing a more experimental and anxious artistic direction. The album's production reflected both the technical capabilities of mid-1990s recording technology and the band's growing interest in electronic elements, sampling, and studio manipulation as compositional tools.