Planet Telex
Radiohead
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You can force it but it will not come You can taste it but it will not form You can crush it but it's always here You can crush it but it's always near Chasing you home Saying, everything is broken Everyone is broken You can force it but it will stay stung You can crush it as dry as a bone You can walk it home straight from school You can kiss, you can break all the rules But still, everything is broken Everyone is broken Everyone is, everyone is broken Everyone is, everything is broken Why can't you forget? Why can't you forget? Why can't you forget?
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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Planet Telex" is the opening track on Radiohead's second studio album, "The Bends," which was released in 1995.
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InspirationThe song was initially called "Planet Xerox." However, the name was changed due to considerations about trademark infringement.
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Recording ProcessIt is reportedly the first track on the album that was recorded in one take while the band members were intoxicated.
- Interestingly, the vocal for "Planet Telex" was recorded with Thom Yorke lying on the floor.
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Song StyleThe song is a departure from the grunge-influenced style of their debut album "Pablo Honey," showcasing the band's evolving, more experimental sound.
- "Planet Telex" features layers of synthesizers and prominent use of reverb.
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Song ReceptionAlthough not released as a single, the song has been well-received by fans and critics alike.
- Rolling Stone magazine lauded "Planet Telex" as a "grand, druggy wash of synthesizers and guitars."
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Live Performances"Planet Telex" has been used often as an opening song for their tours and concerts.
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Special ReleaseIn 2016, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Bends," the band released a super deluxe edition, which included "Planet Telex" along with other album tracks, B-sides, and live performances.
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Genres and Influence"Planet Telex" is often categorized under alternative rock, Britpop, and art rock.
- The track established a more ambient, electronic-based sound that Radiohead would explore further in their subsequent work.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Faultline and Ben Folds, offering their unique interpretations of the song.
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LyricsUnlike many other Radiohead songs, the lyrics of "Planet Telex" are considered to be relatively straightforward, involving themes of powerlessness and struggle against overwhelming forces.
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