Radiohead - The Bends

Radiohead’s The Bends marked the band’s transition from alt‑rock hopefuls to global icons. Layered guitars, lush arrangements, and Thom Yorke’s emotive vocals drive tracks like “Fake Plastic Trees”, “High and Dry”, and “Just”. The album balances melancholy and grandeur, blending Britpop sensibilities with introspective lyricism, establishing a blueprint for modern alternative rock.