5 Things to Know About Radiohead's The Bends
- The album was released on March 13, 1995, by Parlophone in the UK.
- It marked a shift from the grunge-influenced sound of their debut, Pablo Honey, toward more atmospheric and guitar-driven rock.
- The Bends includes standout tracks like “Fake Plastic Trees,” “High and Dry,” and the title track.
- Critics and fans often consider it a pivotal album that set the stage for Radiohead’s later experimental work.
- Despite modest initial sales, it has since been recognized as one of the best albums of the 1990s.