Radiohead’s Kid A & the Story of Sex Pistols’ Manager Malcolm McLaren
Following up the guitar masterpiece of OK Computer, Radiohead threw the music world for a loop with Kid A. Twenty years after it’s release hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Steven Hyden about how the album was made and its lasting impact. They also discuss the life and career of the Sex Pistols and New York Dolls manager Malcolm McLaren.
Classic Album Dissection: Radiohead’s Kid A
For their many fans, Radiohead is one of the most important bands of the last two decades, and that is how long it's been since the release of their landmark fourth album, Kid A.
This week, Jim and Greg do a classic album dissection of Kid A with Steven Hyden, author of the recent book This Isn’t Happening: Radiohead’s "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century.
The Story of Sex Pistols’ Manager Malcolm McLaren
The music marketing maestro behind the Sex Pistols is the subject of Paul Gorman's new book, The Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren, A Biography. This book has the distinction of being the longest book ever featured on our show! Jim and Greg chat with Paul about a king of controversy and his musical endeavors.
Featured Songs
- Radiohead, "Idioteque," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000
- Radiohead, "How To Disappear Completely," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000
- Radiohead, "Subterranean Homesick Alien," OK Computer, Parlophone, 1997
- Travis, "Writing To Reach You," The Man Who, Independiente, 1999
- Autechre, "Rae," LP5, Warp, 1999
- Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, Parlophone, 1995
- Radiohead, "Everything In Its Right Place," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000
- Radiohead, "Kid A (Live)," Unreleased, N/A, 2001
- Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000
- Radiohead, "Treefingers," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000
- Radiohead, "The National Anthem (Live)," Unreleased, N/A, 2001
- Radiohead, "15 Step," In Rainbows, Parlophone, 2007
- Radiohead, "The National Anthem," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000
- Sex Pistols, "Anarchy In the U.K.," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977
- Sex Pistols, "God Save the Queen," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977
- Sex Pistols, "Pretty Vacant," Never Mind the Bullocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, Virgin, 1977
- Bow Wow Wow, "I Want Candy," The Last of the Mohicans, RCA, 1982
- Malcolm McLaren, "Buffalo Gals," Duck Rock, Virgin, 1983
- Sault, "Hard Life," Untitled (Black Is), Forever Living Originals, 2020
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