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The Grand Unified Theory of OK Computer and In Rainbows

If you’re a Radiohead fan, you’ve probably heard all the stories about how OK Computer and In Rainbows–albums separated by a decade–are actually two halves of a grander project.  

What’s that?  You doubt this?  Well, then, explain why if you scramble all the letters of both albums, they can be reassembled as “Combination Super Work.”  Mind.  Blown.

Here’s a video that illustrates how well the two records work when shuffled together in the prescribed manner.  If you have 90 minutes, then this video is the best way to experience this supposed grand unified theory.  And while you’re listening, read up on the entire thing here.

(Via Brooklyn Vegan)

 

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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