Radiohead - Pablo Honey

Before the seismic impact of The Bends and the world-shifting OK Computer, Radiohead introduced themselves with the raw and restless power of Pablo Honey (1993). The debut album that launched one of the most influential bands of the modern era, it’s best known for the breakout single “Creep”—a song that became a generational anthem almost overnight. But beyond its unexpected hit, the record offers early glimpses of the band’s brilliance: Thom Yorke’s emotive, vulnerable vocals already fully formed, and a mix of jagged guitars and melodic textures that hinted at the evolution to come.

From the driving urgency of “Anyone Can Play Guitar” to the atmospheric pull of “Stop Whispering,” Pablo Honey may be less polished than Radiohead’s later masterpieces, but its raw immediacy and youthful spirit remain undeniable. A debut that’s both of its moment and ahead of its time, it’s a vital starting point for any serious Radiohead collection.