Street Spirit (Fade Out)
Radiohead · 1996
12 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · experimental rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a melancholic soundscape that lingers long after the final note.
Street Spirit (Fade Out) is a single by Radiohead, released in 1996. Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a melancholic soundscape that lingers long after the final note. 'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' has become one of Radiohead's most enduring songs, praised for its emotional depth and musical innovation. The track has influenced numerous artists and is often cited in discussions about alternative rock's evolution in the 1990s, contributing to the band's critical acclaim and commercial success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Street Spirit (Fade Out) sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting lyrics, creating a melancholic soundscape that lingers long after the final note. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.
What makes Street Spirit (Fade Out) by Radiohead notable?
'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' has become one of Radiohead's most enduring songs, praised for its emotional depth and musical innovation. The track has influenced numerous artists and is often cited in discussions about alternative rock's evolution in the 1990s, contributing to the band's critical acclaim and commercial success. Released as part of Radiohead's second album 'The Bends', 'Street Spirit (Fade Out)' showcases the band at a pivotal moment in their career. Following their debut 'Pablo Honey', this track solidified their evolution into more complex and introspective songwriting, setting the stage for future explorations in sound.
How many songs are on Street Spirit (Fade Out)?
Street Spirit (Fade Out) has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Street Spirit (Fade Out) Standout 4:13
- 2 Talk Show Host Standout 4:41
- 3 Bishop’s Robes Standout 3:25
Release Date
January 22, 1996
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
12 min 20 sec
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