It is 20 days until Radiohead’s landmark album OK Computer celebrates its 20th anniversary. In the run up to this milestone, the group have left clues that point towards a potential anniversary release.
Last week, a series of mysterious posters were spotted around the world, and a new video, posted by the band on social media on 1 May, suggests that some kind of celebration is imminent. The 30-second video features a flickering image of a computer loading screen and the voice of a young girl reciting the lyrics to a slightly altered version of OK Computer’s Climbing Up the Walls.
— Radiohead (@radiohead) May 1, 2017
I am the key to lock in your dress
That keeps your toys in the basement
And if you get too far inside
You’ll find you came out where you went in
So tuck the kids in safe tonight
And shut the eyes in the cupboard
I am the weapon that you needed
Keep an eye out for the neighbours
Anywhere you turn
I’ll be there
Open your skull
I’ll be there
Climbing up the walls
The changes to the lyrics could imply that a reissue may include unreleased demos or rare recordings. A representative for the group has not responded to requests for more information.
Radiohead’s OK Computer anniversary arrives in time for the band’s headline appearance at Glastonbury. The band will top the Pyramid stage bill on 23 June.
