The List of Radiohead Albums in Order of Release Date

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How many albums does Radiohead have?

Radiohead have released nine studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums, one remix album, nine video albums, seven EPs, 32 singles, and 48 music videos.

The List of  Radiohead Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Radiohead Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Pablo Honey — 22 February 1993
2. The Bends — 8 March 1995
3. OK Computer — 21 May 1997
4. Kid A — 2 October 2000
5. Amnesiac — 30 May 2001
6. Hail to the Thief — 9 June 2003
7. In Rainbows — 10 October 2007
8. The King of Limbs — 18 February 2011
9. A Moon Shaped Pool — 8 May 2016

All Radiohead Albums List in Order

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1. Pablo Honey (1993)

 

Tracks

1. You
2. Creep
3. How Do You?
4. Stop Whispering
5. Thinking About You
6. Anyone Can Play Guitar
7. Ripcord
8. Vegetable
9. Prove Yourself
10. I Can’t
11. Lurgee
12. Blow Out

Radiohead’s debut album, Pablo Honey, was released on 22 February 1993 in the UK by Parlophone and on 20 April in the US by Capitol Records. Recorded in just three weeks at Chipping Norton Studios, it was produced by Paul Q. Kolderie, Sean Slade, and co-manager Chris Hufford. The album includes the breakthrough single “Creep”, which, after initial obscurity, gained massive international traction. Despite mixed early reviews and the band’s later disapproval of its inexperience and derivative grunge influences, Pablo Honey laid the foundation for Radiohead’s evolution. It eventually achieved platinum certifications in both the UK and US and became a cult favorite.

2. The Bends (1995)

 

Tracks

1. Planet Telex
2. The Bends
3. High and Dry
4. Fake Plastic Trees
5. Bones
6. (Nice Dream)
7. Just
8. My Iron Lung
9. Bullet Proof… I Wish I Was
10. Black Star
11. Sulk
12. Street Spirit (Fade Out)

Radiohead’s 1995 album The Bends marked a seismic shift in the band’s artistic trajectory. Departing from the grunge-influenced sound of Pablo Honey, the album introduced haunting ballads, layered guitars, and Thom Yorke’s introspective lyricism. Produced by John Leckie with early input from Nigel Godrich, it reflected the band’s growing sonic sophistication amid immense pressure to match the success of “Creep.” Tracks like “Fake Plastic Trees,” “Just,” and “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” combined vulnerability with sharp critique of modern life. Though initially overlooked in the U.S., The Bends earned critical acclaim, quadruple platinum status in the UK, and inspired countless post-Britpop artists.

3. OK Computer (1997)

 

Tracks

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

Radiohead’s seminal third album, OK Computer, released on 21 May 1997, marked a pivotal shift in the band’s musical direction. Recorded with Nigel Godrich in a rehearsal space and a historic mansion, the album departed from the introspective guitar rock of The Bends, embracing layered soundscapes, abstract lyrics, and unconventional production techniques. Lyrically, it explores themes of consumerism, alienation, and technological dystopia, eerily foretelling 21st-century anxieties. Despite EMI’s skepticism, OK Computer topped UK charts and gained global acclaim, spawning hits like “Paranoid Android” and “Karma Police.” It won a Grammy, shaped post-Britpop British rock, and is hailed as one of the greatest albums ever.

4. Kid A (2000)

 

Tracks

1. Everything in Its Right Place
2. Kid A
3. The National Anthem
4. How to Disappear Completely
5. Treefingers
6. Optimistic
7. In Limbo
8. Idioteque
9. Morning Bell
10. Motion Picture Soundtrack

Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) marked a daring departure from the guitar-driven alternative rock that made OK Computer a critical triumph. Abandoning conventional song structures, the band embraced electronic textures, jazz influences, and ambient minimalism, using instruments like modular synths and the ondes Martenot. Recorded across Europe with producer Nigel Godrich, Kid A features fragmented, impersonal lyrics by Thom Yorke, reflecting disillusionment and artistic reinvention. Released with no singles and minimal promotion, it debuted at number one in the UK and US, polarizing listeners but earning long-term acclaim. Kid A is now considered a groundbreaking album that redefined rock for the 21st century.

5. Amnesiac (2001)

Tracks

1. Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
2. Pyramid Song
3. Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors
4. You and Whose Army?
5. I Might Be Wrong
6. Knives Out
7. Morning Bell/Amnesiac
8. Dollars and Cents
9. Hunting Bears
10. Like Spinning Plates
11. Life in a Glasshouse

Radiohead’s Amnesiac (2001) is a haunting, genre-blurring journey that builds on the experimental foundation of Kid A. Crafted during the same recording sessions with longtime producer Nigel Godrich, the album fuses electronic textures, 20th-century classical influences, jazz, and krautrock. Though often viewed as Kid A’s sibling, Amnesiac stands alone with disjointed beauty and eerie cohesion, featuring standout tracks like “Pyramid Song” and “Knives Out.” Its closing track, “Life in a Glasshouse,” showcases a stunning jazz collaboration with Humphrey Lyttelton’s band. Critically acclaimed and commercially successful, Amnesiac solidified Radiohead’s place as pioneers of post-millennial alternative music.

6. Hail to the Thief (2003)

Tracks

1. 2 + 2 = 5
2. Sit down. Stand up.
3. Sail to the Moon
4. Backdrifts
5. Go to Sleep.
6. Where I End and You Begin
7. We suck Young Blood
8. The Gloaming.
9. There there
10. I will.
11. A Punchup at a Wedding.
12. Myxomatosis.
13. Scatterbrain
14. A Wolf at the Door.

Radiohead’s sixth studio album, Hail to the Thief, released in June 2003, marks a fusion of the band’s electronic and rock sensibilities developed over Kid A and Amnesiac. Recorded largely in just two weeks in Los Angeles with longtime producer Nigel Godrich, the album captures a raw, live feel. Frontman Thom Yorke wrote lyrics responding to U.S. politics and the post-9/11 climate, blending Orwellian language, fairy tales, and dystopian imagery. Despite an early internet leak, it debuted at #1 in the UK and #3 in the U.S., earning critical acclaim, Grammy recognition, and platinum certifications, becoming a politically charged yet musically expansive work.

7. In Rainbows (2007)

Tracks

1. 15 Step
2. Bodysnatchers
3. Nude
4. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
5. All I Need
6. Faust Arp
7. Reckoner
8. House of Cards
9. Jigsaw Falling into Place
10. Videotape

In Rainbows, Radiohead’s seventh studio album, marked a revolutionary moment in music history with its innovative “pay-what-you-want” release model. Self-released online on October 10, 2007, the album showcased a more personal, emotionally resonant side of the band, diverging from their earlier political tones. Produced by longtime collaborator Nigel Godrich, it blends art rock, electronica, and alternative sounds into a concise 10-track journey. With standout tracks like “Nude” and “Reckoner,” In Rainbows was both a critical and commercial triumph, earning Grammy Awards and topping charts worldwide. It redefined artist-audience relationships and remains a landmark achievement in 21st-century music.

8. The King of Limbs (2011)

Tracks

1. Bloom
2. Morning Mr Magpie
3. Little by Little
4. Feral
5. Lotus Flower
6. Codex
7. Give Up the Ghost
8. Separator

The King of Limbs, Radiohead’s eighth studio album, marked a bold departure from traditional rock, embracing looping, sampling, and ambient textures. Self-released digitally in February 2011 and physically through XL Recordings and TBD Records, it was developed through studio experimentation led by producer Nigel Godrich. Tracks like “Bloom” and “Lotus Flower” showcase intricate rhythms and Yorke’s haunting vocals, while its nature-inspired artwork reflects the album’s theme of wildness and transformation. Though divisive due to its brevity and abstract sound, The King of Limbs received critical acclaim, Grammy nominations, and strong sales, and was later expanded through remixes, live recordings, and companion releases.

 

9. A Moon Shaped Pool (2016)

Tracks

1. Burn the Witch
2. Daydreaming
3. Decks Dark
4. Desert Island Disk
5. Ful Stop
6. Glass Eyes
7. Identikit
8. The Numbers
9. Present Tense
10. Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief
11. True Love Waits

A Moon Shaped Pool is the ninth studio album by English rock band Radiohead, released digitally on May 8, 2016, and physically on June 17 through XL Recordings. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the album blends orchestral arrangements by Jonny Greenwood with art rock, chamber music, and ambient textures. Recorded in London, Oxford, and France, it revisits long-evolving tracks like “True Love Waits” and “Burn the Witch.” Lyrically, it explores heartbreak, political anxiety, and climate change, with many songs reflecting Thom Yorke’s personal upheaval. Critically acclaimed, it topped charts globally, earned Grammy and Mercury Prize nominations, and became a vinyl best-seller.

Conclusion:

In exploring Radiohead albums in order, one witnesses the evolution of a band that consistently redefined alternative rock. From their 1993 debut Pablo Honey to the haunting orchestral textures of 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool, Radiohead’s discography reflects bold experimentation and emotional depth. Each album—whether the rock-driven The Bends, the groundbreaking OK Computer, or the genre-defying Kid A—marks a distinct chapter in their artistic journey. Radiohead’s innovative releases, unconventional distribution methods, and sonic reinventions have solidified their legacy as one of the most influential bands in modern music. Their discography remains essential listening for any music enthusiast.

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