Discography Fill-It: Radiohead Quiz

Answer: maths, buzzes, party

"Karma Police" was featured on Radiohead's 1997 album "OK Computer." The track blends haunting melodies with cryptic lyrics, exploring themes of justice and retribution, where the titular "karma police" metaphorically represent a force that holds individuals accountable for their actions.

The song's moody and introspective tone aligns with the album's broader commentary on alienation and modern life. Widely regarded as one of Radiohead's standout tracks, "Karma Police" was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries.

Answer: watering can, plant, town

"Fake Plastic Trees" is from Radiohead's 1995 album "The Bends." The song focuses on themes like artificiality and emotional disconnection, reflecting on how superficial things can feel empty or unfulfilling. It starts quietly with an acoustic guitar and builds to a more emotional and powerful ending.

While it wasn't a huge chart success at the time, it has become one of Radiohead's most well-known songs.

Answer: Cheshire cat, night owl, cameras

"Jigsaw Falling Into Place" is from Radiohead's 2007 album "In Rainbows." The song describes a night out, following moments of drinking, dancing, and fleeting interactions that build into a mix of excitement and emotional tension. Its fast-paced rhythm and layered guitars mirror the chaotic energy of the setting. Critics responded positively to the song, praising its intensity and Thom Yorke's expressive vocals.

Answer: noise, voices, wall

"Paranoid Android" is from their Radiohead's album "OK Computer." The song describes a series of events, as the narrator observes their surroundings, then moving into anger and paranoia as they encounter unsettling people and situations. It ends with a reflection on mortality and a desire for peace.

The song was created by combining three separate musical ideas, with each band member contributing different parts, resulting in its unique multi-section structure.

Answer: angel, float, special

"Creep" is from Radiohead's 1993 debut album, "Pablo Honey." The song describes a narrator who feels insecure and out of place while longing for someone they admire but believe is out of their league. As the narrator reflects on their feelings of inadequacy, the song builds with raw emotion. During recording, the guitar's distinctive crunch sound was created accidentally when guitarist Jonny Greenwood played an aggressive chord to disrupt the song, which ended up becoming a defining feature. Although it initially received mixed reviews, "Creep" became a major hit.

Answer: tears, escape x2, hears

"Exit Music (For a Film)" is from Radiohead's 1997 album "OK Computer." The song tells the story of two people escaping a controlling and oppressive situation, urging each other to leave and start anew despite the fear and uncertainty involved. It builds from a quiet, acoustic opening to a powerful and haunting climax.

The song was written for the end credits of the 1996 film "Romeo + Juliet," though it was not included on the soundtrack. Instead, Radiohead chose to feature it on their album, where it became a fan favorite.

Answer: clever, motorcycle, recognition

"High and Dry" is from Radiohead's 1995 album "The Bends." The song describes someone who feels abandoned and vulnerable after being let down by others who have moved on to seek fame. The song was originally written by Thom Yorke before Radiohead formed and was later reworked for the album.

Although Yorke has said he doesn't personally like the song, it became one of their most popular early tracks.

Answer: eaten, picked, bottom

"Weird Fishes" is from Radiohead's 2007 album "In Rainbows." The song tells the story of someone following another into an unfamiliar and deep place, drawn by fascination and hope, only to feel abandoned and left to face the unknown alone. It uses layered instrumentation and complex rhythms to create a sense of movement and immersion.

In 2019, Radiohead performed "Weird Fishes" live with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Answer: pocket, shrink, weeds

"Lotus Flower" is from Radiohead's 2011 album "The King of Limbs." The song describes someone seeking freedom and release, expressing their emotions through imagery of movement and transformation. It features a steady electronic beat and Thom Yorke's falsetto vocals.

The song's music video, where Yorke performs an interpretive dance, was seen by some as eccentric and spawned a series of internet memes poking fun at it.

Answer: job, heal, monoxide

"No Surprises" is from Radiohead's 1997 album "OK Computer." The song describes a person feeling trapped in a monotonous and unfulfilling life, longing for simplicity and peace. The song's music video features Thom Yorke singing inside a helmet that slowly fills with water, creating a tense visual metaphor for suffocation. To achieve the final shot, Yorke had to hold his breath repeatedly during filming.