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On October 3, 2000, Radiohead released the much anticipated Kid A, the band's fourth full-length album on a major label. Their previous effort, 1997's OK Computer had been hailed by many critics as one of the best albums of the decade, so, needless to say, the pressure for Radiohead to repeat the performance was huge.
Which is what made the rather startling musical change of direction on Kid A so understandable. Rather than further explore the guitar-laden territory covered on OK Computer, (and on The Bends before that), the band virtually removed all guitar from their sound, replacing them instead with analog synths, tape loops, and other curious effects. The music became much less overtly melodic, concentrating instead on complex rhythms and song structures.
Despite all this, there are still quite a few tracks on Kid A that work well on the guitar. What follows is guitar tablature, exclusive to Guitar at About, of each track from Radiohead's Kid A (with the exception of "Treefingers", an ambience music track that realistically can't be played on guitar).
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Buy "Kid A" at Barnes and Noble.

1. Everything in it's Right Place
2. Kid A
3. The National Anthem
4. How to Disappear Completely
5. Treefingers
6. Optimistic
7. In Limbo
8. Idioteque
9. Morning Bell
10. Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Radiohead Official Site
This has to be seen to be understood. If you're a fan of the band, you'll get this site. If you're new to Radiohead, the site will confuse, and maybe annoy you. If you're looking for band info, look elsewhere.

More Radiohead Tabs
From Followmearound.com, here is an excellent collection of Radiohead tabs, including songs from OK Computer, The Bends, Pablo Honey, and other b-sides.

Jonny Greenwood's Gear
A really nice website here, which breaks down all of the elements of Radiohead guitarist Greenwood's sound (guitars, effects, samplers, amps, etc) and talks about them individually.

Radiohead in Real Audio
Listen to live and unreleased Radiohead tracks in the Real Audio format. Approximately 20 songs available here.

Morning Becomes Eclectic Interview
Colin and Jonny Greenwood sit in for an October 20, 2000 interview regarding the Kid A album. Listen via Real Audio

MTV Thom Yorke Interview
Radiohead lead singer talks about his surprise at the initial success of the Kid A album, in Real Video.

Radiohead Message Board
This very active message board is dedicated to all topics Radiohead. Band members have been known to post on the board. All band members appear in dark blue (as do W.A.S.T.E. members)

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