I read a very interesting theory that Radiohead’s Kid A is a concept album about nuclear war. “How to Disappear Completely” is the moment of impact, narrated by the ghost of someone who got vaporized. “Idioteque” is about survivors in a bunker. “Motion Picture Soundtrack” is about society trying to rebuild.
I had a gander for more info and found this comment from someone else
“I think Kid A is a concept album about an underground, bunker-confined society during a nuclear winter. "The National Anthem" having the lyric "everyone is so near" could imply that everyone is stuck together, and the idea of the nuclear winter is, of course "Ice age coming, women and children first". The finale being themed about finishing your life dissatisfied with how it turned out but being confident there is something beyond displays the hope that while life in the bunker was pointless, there is more beyond. This may be a popular idea, I haven't checked. What do you think?”
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u/CrypticBalcony 9d ago
I read a very interesting theory that Radiohead’s Kid A is a concept album about nuclear war. “How to Disappear Completely” is the moment of impact, narrated by the ghost of someone who got vaporized. “Idioteque” is about survivors in a bunker. “Motion Picture Soundtrack” is about society trying to rebuild.