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Today in History: Radiohead releases landmark OK Computer album

6/16/2026

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On 16 June 1997, Radiohead issued their third studio album, OK Computer, in the United Kingdom. Recorded with producer Nigel Godrich at St Catherine’s Court, the record abandoned the guitar-driven style of The Bends, embracing abstract lyrics and densely layered sound that propelled the band’s experimental legacy.

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On 16 June 1997, Radiohead issued their third studio album, OK Computer, in the United Kingdom. Recorded with producer Nigel Godrich at St Catherine’s Court, the record abandoned the guitar-driven style of The Bends, embracing abstract lyrics and densely layered sound that propelled the band’s experimental legacy.