Radiohead - Hail To The Thief

Released in 2003, Hail to the Thief captures Radiohead in a transitional phase, blending the atmospheric electronics of their previous work with a partial return to guitars and more traditional song structures.

The title is a thinly veiled political reference — echoing the disputed election of George W. Bush — and the album’s overall tone reflects a sense of disorientation and disillusionment with the modern world. Through dense soundscapes, fractured beats and melancholic melodies, the band explores the edges of form while maintaining a strong sense of urgency. A complex and layered record that continues to reveal itself over time.