Most inspired use of a tambourine: The slow, extended take on 'Let Down' arrives at 24:30 of 'MD119' and runs for over 10 minutes.

In another, more horrifying universe, Yorke's 'Funky Clothes' lyric, coupled with this beat, could have been a major funk-rock reinvention for the band.įirst hint that Yorke understands what we're going through: On 'MD116' at 10:18, he sings of the dire toll that awaits listeners willing to endure 17 hours of rehearsals: 'Oh, no – I've lost all feeling in my head and in my heart.'īest stoner jam: The space rocker on 'MD115' extends for eight minutes and is built around a keyboard-activated vocal sample that moves through the piece with psychedelic flourish. and Rakim's 'Paid in Full' as he lays down a classic hip-hop beat. On 'MD120' at 5:55, Radiohead drummer Phil Selway might be channeling Eric B.

'īest breakbeat: Yorke may be proud of his funky outfit – it really does look great–but he should be equally proud that his band declined to explore rave rock in these 1996 rehearsals. Adding a cuss, he continues, 'If I take the check and start to talk. 'Knock me out – smash out my brains,' he sings with urgency. He seems to walk away, and after moments of gusting wind, Yorke's voice moves into the center. Wind hits the microphone, texturing the tape with whooshes.

Thankfully, that lyric never made it out of the practice sessions.īest version of 'Lift': A recording of this 'OK Computer' outtake was released as part of the deluxe 20th anniversary collection, 'OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017,' but fans have been rejoicing over a take that arrives on 'MD126' at 1:00:15 – and arguing whether it's superior to the more distorted one at 10:17 of 'MD125.'īest field recording: The opening minutes of the final minidisc ('MD128') occur outdoors, and by the sound of it we could be on Mount Everest.

To wit: ''Even if it hurts to walk and people laugh / I'm proud of my funky clothes,' he sings on 'MD124' at 7:26. Best lyric about being a fashion victim: Not every singer's lyrics read well on the page, and Yorke's don't read at all well.

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