Idioteque
Radiohead
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Who's in a bunker? Who's in a bunker? Women and children first And the children first And the children I'll laugh until my head comes off I'll swallow till I burst Until I burst Until I Who's in a bunker? Who's in a bunker? I have seen too much I haven't seen enough You haven't seen it I'll laugh until my head comes off Women and children first And children first And children Here I'm alive Everything all of the time Here I'm alive Everything all of the time Ice age coming Ice age coming Let me hear both sides Let me hear both sides Let me hear both Ice age coming Ice age coming Throw it in the fire Throw it in the fire Throw it on the We're not scaremongering This is really happening Happening We're not scaremongering This is really happening Happening Mobiles squerking Mobiles chirping Take the money run Take the money run Take the money Here I'm alive Everything all of the time Here I'm alive Everything all of the time Here I'm alive Everything all of the time Here I'm alive Everything all of the time The first of the children [Repeat until fade]
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Written by: Paul Lansky, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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12 facts about this song
Music GenreThe song "Idioteque" falls under the genres of Electronic, IDM, and Experimental Rock. It shows Radiohead's affinity for blending rock with electronic music.
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Album Debut"Idioteque" is the 8th track on Radiohead's critically acclaimed fourth studio album, "Kid A," which was released in October 2000.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its minimalist, percussive electronic beat, influenced by the IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) genre.
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Noteworthy Samples"Idioteque" samples two pieces from the first volume of the 'Conet Project' — a collection of recordings of numbers stations. Additionally, the song uses a chord progression from a computer-generated piece by Paul Lansky, titled 'Mild und Leise.'
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Writing CreditsAlthough Radiohead is known for their collaborative songwriting efforts, "Idioteque" is one of the few songs where band member Jonny Greenwood is given individual writing credits for writing the electronic elements of the song.
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Distinctive LyricsThe song's lyrics are cryptic and highly open to interpretation. They are sometimes characterised as apocalyptic, with phrases like "Ice age coming, ice age coming."
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Live Performances"Idioteque" has been played live at most of Radiohead's concerts since its release. The energetic performances often feature frontman Thom Yorke dancing erratically.
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Critic Reception"Idioteque" received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics praising its unique blend of electronic music with rock elements. It has been cited as a standout track on "Kid A," which is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been included in many 'best of' lists. For example, in 2009, Pitchfork ranked "Idioteque" as the 56th best song of the 2000s.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Idioteque" including Amanda Palmer and The Punch Brothers. These covers span different musical genres showing the song's broad appeal.
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Song MeaningsFans and critics have speculated about the meaning of the song, offering interpretations related to things like climate change, war, and anxiety about technology. However, Thom Yorke has refused to explicitly explain the song's meaning.
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Unusual Song Creation ProcessGiven its intricate electronic elements, "Idioteque" was an unusual song for Radiohead to create. Reportedly, band member Jonny Greenwood developed it from a series of random samples, and Thom Yorke selected the pieces that he thought sounded best together.
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