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Radiohead Discography: 7 Albums, 9 EPs, and the Art of Radical Reinvention

Few bands in modern history have balanced commercial success with critical adoration and artistic integrity like Radiohead. From the grunge-tinged angst of the early 1990s to the glitchy, ambient soundscapes of the 21st century, the Oxfordshire five-piece—Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway—has systematically reshaped what rock music can be.

Part 3: Other Essential Releases & Curiosities

Beyond the 7 albums and 9 EPs, the Other category is vast. This includes live albums, compilations, and the infamous "leaks."

7. A Moon Shaped Pool (2016)

The Elegy After a five-year hiatus, Radiohead returned with a record drenched in loss. Thom Yorke’s separation from his partner of 23 years and the death of a close friend permeates every string arrangement. Featuring "Burn the Witch" and "True Love Waits" (a song 20 years in the making), it is a devastatingly beautiful surrender.

7. In Rainbows (2007)

The pay-what-you-want release that broke the music industry’s economic model. Musically, In Rainbows is their most sensual, groove-oriented record. From the polyrhythmic “15 Step” to the aching “Nude” and the radiant “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi,” the album balances warmth, sadness, and beauty. It is often considered their most human album—and for many fans, their very best.

Radiohead’s discography is widely considered one of the most significant in modern music history. Over nine studio albums and numerous EPs, the band evolved from a standard Britpop outfit into a pioneering force in electronic and art rock. Key Album Eras

Door 5: Amnesiac (2001) The haunted basement. “Recorded in the same sessions as Kid A, but it’s the jazzier, weirder twin. ‘Pyramid Song’ floats. ‘Life in a Glasshouse’ ends with a funeral trumpet. This is for the late night.”

The backbone of their career, these records document their shift from guitar-driven anthems to avant-garde pioneers. Pablo Honey

The Modern Era (2007–2016): In Rainbows is praised for its "universal" lyrics and blend of rock and art pop. Later works like The King of Limbs and A Moon Shaped Pool focus on rhythmic complexity and somber, ambient arrangements. Community Perspectives