Radiohead’s fourth album, Kid A, was released 10 years ago to a chorus of unsettled critics. After making their major breakthrough with The Bends and their hugely successful third album, Ok Computer, the Oxford five-piece decided to completely change direction. The result of this was yet more success – Kid A went platinum in its first week – but it also alienated many of the fans gained by Ok Computer.
Initially, Kid A sounded like it was produced by an over-excited computer nerd. However, whilst it was difficult to adjust to Radiohead’s new sound at first, eventually Thom Yorke and Co’s new effort weaved its way into ‘classic’ status. The initial bars of ‘Everything In Its Right Place’ proved disconcerting to many, a complete departure from anything that went before.
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