No Surprises/Running from Demons
Radiohead · 1997
19 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · experimental rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a serene yet unsettling atmosphere throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene yet unsettling soundscapes
- short reflective listening moments
- haunting melodies for quiet introspection
- gentle emotional unease throughout
- ideal for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer album experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- societal pressures· post-OK Computer anxiety
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'No Surprises/Running from Demons' came during Radiohead's transition from the mainstream success of 'OK Computer' to their more experimental phase. This release followed their critically acclaimed second album and showcases their shift towards introspective themes and complex soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· Interpol· The National
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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( ) by Sigur Rós — Shares ethereal soundscapes and haunting melodies, creating a similarly serene yet unsettling atmosphere.Boxer by The National — Features introspective lyrics and layered instrumentation, offering a contemplative listening experience.Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol — Combines atmospheric production with melancholic themes, resonating with the same emotional register.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Surprises 3:49
- 2 Pearly* 3:38
- 3 Melatonin 2:08
- 4 Meeting in the Aisle 3:07
- 5 Bishop’s Robes 3:23
- 6 A Reminder 3:51
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