How OK Computer Almost Destroyed Radiohead

One of England's most significant rock bands, Radiohead, burst onto the scene in 1993. Their debut album Pablo Honey spawned the massive single "Creep," which is still widely beloved to this day. Radiohead's sophomore album The Bends, released in March, 1995, was a clear step-up from Pablo Honey. Seeing the band stray from the typical "alt-rock" sound and entering new creative territory, while still remaining pretty accessible.

1997's OK Computer took Radiohead to the next level. They went from "one hit wonders" to groundbreaking artists essentially overnight. The album shook the entire music industry, with critics throwing endless praise at the band. Radiohead were now critical and commercial darlings, which brought insane pressure. They were touring, writing or recording for nearly 5 years by this point and a breaking point was quickly approaching. As a result, the tour following OK Computer was very hard on the band, especially frontman Thom Yorke. Constant interviews and media coverage made their chaotic schedule even harder to handle.

It's a miracle Radiohead made it out in one piece following the OK Computer era. The album changed rock forever, but behind the scenes the band was coming apart. Here's how OK Computer almost destroyed Radiohead.

CHAPTERS |
1:08: Background + Pablo Honey
2:40: The Bends
4:06: Recording OK Computer
5:40: OK Computer is Released
6:26: The Tour From Hell
9:43: The Songs of OK Computer
13:12: Conclusion

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