Released in 1997, Ok Computer is seen as Radiohead's masterpiece and one of the most important albums of the decade. The album depicts a dystopian world fraught with rampant consumerism, capitalism, social alienation, and political malaise, with themes such as transport, technology, insanity, death, modern British life, globalisation and anti-capitalism. Radiohead wanted to produce the new album themselves, but brought in Nigel Godrich as an someone outside the group to lend perspective and bounce ideas off. Godrich ended up co-producing the album and has since produced every Radiohead album since that time (he is considered by some as the sixth member of the band). it was recorded in St. Catherine’s Court, an unoccupied mansion owned by actor Jane Seymour. At the time, the band were listening to Can, DJ Shadow, Miles Davis, Ennio Morricane, REM, and The Beatles White Album for inspiration. They incorporated new instruments such as the glockenspiel and Mellotron and created string arrangements. They used the recording studio like a science lab, recording vocals and instruments in different rooms and hallways throughout the night. Being isolated in the mansion allowed them to record at any hour and without having to stress about a schedule, they could create a new larger-than-life character.
