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COM LAG

Radiohead · 2004

36 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · experimental rock

An eclectic mix of live performances and remixes showcasing Radiohead's experimental edge and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • eclectic mix of remixes
  • short bursts of energy
  • live performances with raw emotion
  • experimental twists on familiar sounds

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek longer cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Themes
live performance energy· emotional turmoil· experimental soundscapes
Career context
Released in 2004, 'Com Lag' is a compilation that follows Radiohead's acclaimed album 'Hail to the Thief'. By this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of alternative rock and art rock, experimenting with sounds that blurred genre lines. This release captures the band's live energy and innovative remixes during a prolific period in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Sigur Rós· Interpol· The National
Sounds like this from elsewhere
( ) by Sigur Rós — Shares expansive soundscapes and emotional depth, blending live energy with experimental textures.
Alligator by The National — Similar themes of emotional turmoil and intricate arrangements, evoking a raw, live performance feel.
The Eraser by Thom Yorke — Explores electronic elements and introspective lyrics, resonating with the same experimental ethos.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 2 + 2 = 5 (live at Earls Court) 3:35
  • 2 Remyxomatosis (Cristian Vogel RMX) 5:09
  • 3 I Will (Los Angeles version) 2:13
  • 4 Paperbag Writer 3:58
  • 5 I Am a Wicked Child 3:06
  • 6 I Am Citizen Insane 3:32
  • 7 Skttrbrain (Four Tet remix) 4:25
  • 8 Gagging Order 3:36
  • 9 Fog (Again) (live) 2:18
  • 10 Where Bluebirds Fly 4:31

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