Airbag

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"Airbag" is the opening track of Radiohead's acclaimed 1997 album OK Computer, known for its atmospheric production and themes of anxiety and modern alienation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf song
album OK Computer
artist Radiohead
composer Colin Greenwood
Ed O’Brien
Jonny Greenwood
Phil Selway
linked to: Philip Selway

Thom Yorke
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
criticalReception acclaimed
describedAs album opener that sets the tone for OK Computer
genre alternative rock
art rock
hasInstrumentation bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
looped drums
sampling
hasLiveVersion Airbag (live)
hasMood anxious
brooding
cinematic
hasTheme anxiety
modern alienation
near-death experience
technology and modern life
includedIn Radiohead live setlists
inspiredBy Thom Yorke’s experiences with car travel
car accident
language English
length approximately 4 minutes 44 seconds
lyricist Thom Yorke
notableFeature atmospheric production
unconventional drum sampling inspired by DJ Shadow
openingTrackOf OK Computer
partOf OK Computer
Radiohead discography
performer Radiohead
producer Nigel Godrich
Radiohead
recordedFor Capitol Records
Parlophone
releaseYear 1997
trackNumber 1

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