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MUSIC Rock Music Hail to the Thief (Radiohead album)

Hail to the Thief (Radiohead album)

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief blends political unrest with experimental rock in a swift two-week recording session

21 Nov 2025

How did the political context of the early 2000s influence the lyrical themes of Radiohead's Hail to the Thief?

Thom Yorke incorporated phrases from political discourse related to George W. Bush's presidency and the war on terror, blending them with fairy tale elements. The album's lyrics focus solely on personal relationships and avoid political themes entirely. The lyrics were inspired mainly by environmental issues and climate change activism.