The List of Radiohead Albums in Order of Release

 

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How many albums does Radiohead have?

The discography of English rock band 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.

 

All Radiohead Albums in Order: Check Out The List of  Radiohead Albums in Order of Release Here!

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)

Track

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

Pablo Honey: Radiohead’s debut studio album, released on February 22, 1993 (UK) by Parlophone and April 20 (US) by Capitol Records. Produced by Sean Slade, Paul Q. Kolderie, and Chris Hufford, it emerged from three weeks of recording at Chipping Norton Studios. Singles like ‘Creep’, ‘Anyone Can Play Guitar’, and ‘Stop Whispering’ initially had modest impact, with ‘Creep’ eventually gaining international traction. The album’s transatlantic ambition was highlighted by a US tour with Belly and PJ Harvey. Though critiqued for underdevelopment, it reached No. 22 on the UK Albums Chart, earning gold and triple platinum status in the UK and US respectively. Retrospectively acknowledged, it remains an early cornerstone of Radiohead’s journey.

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2. The Bends (1995)

Track

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)

The Bends: Radiohead’s second studio album, released on 13 March 1995 by Parlophone, marked a pivotal shift in their musical trajectory. Produced by John Leckie, with additional contributions from Radiohead, Nigel Godrich, and Jim Warren, the album showcased a fusion of guitar-driven melodies and introspective ballads, characterized by enigmatic lyrics. The recording process spanned RAK Studios, Abbey Road, and the Manor. It introduced collaborations with Godrich and cover artist Stanley Donwood. While singles like “My Iron Lung,” “Fake Plastic Trees,” and “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” solidified their artistic standing, global recognition eluded the album’s initial release.

However, over time, The Bends earned platinum certifications, acclaim surpassing their debut, and an enduring legacy inspiring subsequent acts like Coldplay and Muse.

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3. OK Computer (1997)

Track

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

Released on 16 June 1997 by EMI, ‘OK Computer’ is the transformative third studio album by English rock band Radiohead. Produced by Nigel Godrich, it was crafted within the confines of their rehearsal space in Oxfordshire and the historic St Catherine’s Court mansion in Bath. Departing from their earlier guitar-focused style, the album’s intricate layers and abstract lyrics set the stage for Radiohead’s experimental evolution. ‘OK Computer’ hauntingly paints a world grappling with consumerism, isolation, and political unease, exhibiting a prophetic insight into the 21st century. Garnering critical acclaim, the album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, marked Radiohead’s highest US entry, and sold over 7.8 million units globally. Its lasting impact is acknowledged in its inclusion in the National Recording Registry and a remastered release in 2017.

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4. Kid A (2000)

Track

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

Kid A, the fourth studio album by iconic English rock band Radiohead, marked a significant departure from their previous sound. Released on October 2, 2000, via Parlophone, it was the outcome of sessions across Paris, Copenhagen, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire, produced by Nigel Godrich. Thom Yorke, influenced by electronic, krautrock, and jazz, sought a new direction post the stress of promoting ‘OK Computer’ (1997). The album’s unique sonority was cultivated through modular synthesizers, ondes Martenot, and experimental manipulation of guitar, augmented with abstract, randomized lyrics. Despite its divisive initial reception, the album earned critical acclaim, crowned by accolades like Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Album of the 2000s’.

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5. Amnesiac (2001)

 

Track

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

Amnesiac: Radiohead’s fifth studio album, released on 30 May 2001 via EMI subsidiaries Parlophone and Capitol Records, emerged from the same sessions as its predecessor, Kid A (2000), showcasing the band’s progressive sound. Melding electronic, classical, jazz, and krautrock influences, Amnesiac’s uniqueness shines. Notable tracks include the collaborative “Life in a Glasshouse” with jazz trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton. The album’s singles “Pyramid Song” and “Knives Out” were accompanied by striking videos. Amnesiac topped the UK Albums Chart and landed at second place on the US Billboard 200. While some critics found it more experimental, positive reviews lauded its distinctiveness, solidifying its place in music history.

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6. Hail to the Thief (2003)

Track

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.

Hail to the Thief, the sixth studio album by English rock band Radiohead, arrived on 9 June 2003 through Parlophone worldwide and a day later via Capitol Records in the US. Marking the conclusion of their EMI contract, Radiohead fused electronic and rock elements in a burst of spontaneity. Recorded in just two weeks in Los Angeles, the album was produced by Nigel Godrich. Thom Yorke’s lyrics drew inspiration from the Iraq war and political climate, woven with influences from children’s literature. The album’s artwork, a Hollywood map, encapsulates the essence. Despite an internet leak pre-launch, Hail to the Thief triumphed as a chart-topper in the UK and ranked third on the US Billboard 200. Its success spawned singles like “There There,” “Go to Sleep,” and “2 + 2 = 5,” and earned critical acclaim, securing a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Non-Classical Album.

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7. In Rainbows (2007)

 

Track

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, the seventh studio album by Radiohead, surfaced on 10 October 2007, shattering norms as it allowed listeners to pay what they wished for the download, followed by physical releases. Following their EMI contract’s end post-‘Hail to the Thief,’ Radiohead embarked on the album in early 2005, transitioning from initial producer Spike Stent to longtime collaborator Nigel Godrich. The eclectic recording locations spanned from country houses to London studios. Blending rock, electronic elements, and heartfelt lyrics, the album marked a departure. The innovative release approach drew global attention, lauded for its innovation yet critiqued for precedent-setting implications. Amidst webcasts, videos, and tours, ‘In Rainbows’ earned platinum and gold certifications, Grammy Awards, and enduring critical acclaim.

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8. The King of Limbs (2011)

Track

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 stands as Radiohead’s eighth studio album, released on February 18, 2011. Initially self-released via download, the album later enjoyed a physical release through XL Recordings and TBD Records. Departing from their earlier work like ‘In Rainbows’, this release marked a sonic evolution for the band. Utilizing sampling and looping techniques with producer Nigel Godrich, Radiohead crafted an intricate soundscape that defied traditional structures. The album’s evocative artwork, a collaborative effort by Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood, drew from fairy tales and nature. While “Lotus Flower” became a viral internet meme, the album’s rhythmically complex tracks required the addition of a second drummer during their subsequent tour.

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9. A Moon Shaped Pool (2016)

Track

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, the ninth studio album by the English rock band Radiohead, emerged digitally on May 8, 2016, followed by a retail release on June 17, 2016, via XL Recordings. Produced in collaboration with Nigel Godrich, the album was crafted across RAK Studios in London, Oxford’s own studio, and La Fabrique in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. The orchestration includes Jonny Greenwood’s string and choral arrangements performed by the London Contemporary Orchestra. Addressing climate change, groupthink, and heartbreak, the lyrics resonate as responses to Thom Yorke’s personal experiences. The album’s multimedia promotion encompassed singles, videos, postcards, and tours, garnering critical acclaim and chart-topping success worldwide.

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