How Thom Yorke’s Breakdown Created Radiohead’s "KID A"
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How Thom Yorke’s Breakdown Created Radiohead’s ”KID A”

2025-05-08
After touring to support OK Computer, Radiohead was at a breaking point. Thom Yorke more so than the rest of the band. And as they approached the album that would follow, he fell into a slump. He couldn't write, he couldn't create, and he was spiraling toward complete destruction. Then something miraculous happened. One song formed out of snippets he began to collect after a period of throwing everything away, and suddenly everything came together. This is the story of KID A, and how Thom Yorke's breakdown led to a major...
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