MiniDiscs (Hacked)
Radiohead · 2019
978 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · experimental rock
An exploratory collection of fragmented ideas showcasing Radiohead's avant-garde sound and experimental edge.
Why this album works
- Best for
- fragmented ideas for curious minds long-form exploration of soundscapes immersive headphone listening experience
- Context
- By 2019, Radiohead had established themselves as a leading force in alternative music, with 'MiniDiscs (Hacked)' serving as an unexpected release between their acclaimed albums 'A Moon Shaped Pool' (2016) and ongoing work. This album emerged as a compilation of unreleased tracks, demos, and improvisations recorded during the sessions for earlier projects, reflecting their continual evolution in sound and approach.
- If you like
- alternative rock, art rock, experimental rock
MiniDiscs (Hacked) is an album by Radiohead, released in 2019. An exploratory collection of fragmented ideas showcasing Radiohead's avant-garde sound and experimental edge. 'MiniDiscs (Hacked)' gained attention for its unique format and context, being a collection of previously leaked material that fans had long speculated about. The release underscored the band's embrace of digital culture and distribution methods, while also sparking discussions on artistic ownership and the ethics surrounding leak culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
New to Radiohead? Read our guide on where to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MiniDiscs (Hacked) sound like?
An exploratory collection of fragmented ideas showcasing Radiohead's avant-garde sound and experimental edge. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.
What makes MiniDiscs (Hacked) by Radiohead notable?
'MiniDiscs (Hacked)' gained attention for its unique format and context, being a collection of previously leaked material that fans had long speculated about. The release underscored the band's embrace of digital culture and distribution methods, while also sparking discussions on artistic ownership and the ethics surrounding leak culture. By 2019, Radiohead had established themselves as a leading force in alternative music, with 'MiniDiscs (Hacked)' serving as an unexpected release between their acclaimed albums 'A Moon Shaped Pool' (2016) and ongoing work. This album emerged as a compilation of unreleased tracks, demos, and improvisations recorded during the sessions for earlier projects, reflecting their continual evolution in sound and approach.
Who is MiniDiscs (Hacked) for?
MiniDiscs (Hacked) works well if you're into fragmented ideas for curious minds, long-form exploration of soundscapes and immersive headphone listening experience.
How many songs are on MiniDiscs (Hacked)?
MiniDiscs (Hacked) has 18 tracks, running approximately 978 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 MD111 Standout 1:10:47
- 2 MD112 1:01:27
- 3 MD113 1:05:08
- 4 MD114 57:21
- 5 MD115 57:04
- 6 MD116 Standout 25:57
- 7 MD117 55:28
- 8 MD118 57:03
- 9 MD119 53:37
- 10 MD120 58:17
- 11 MD121 1:00:21
- 12 MD122 Standout 1:13:13
- 13 MD123 17:52
- 14 MD124 1:12:22
- 15 MD125 56:10
- 16 MD126 1:08:04
- 17 MD127 26:49
- 18 MD128 41:52
Release Date
June 11, 2019
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
978 min 59 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
