Thom Yorke is signed to XL Recordings, a label known for its diverse roster of artists.
Thom Yorke is the lead singer and main songwriter of the iconic rock band Radiohead.
Yorke was born with a paralysed left eye and underwent five surgeries by the age of six, which he later embraced as a badge of pride.
Biography
Early Life
Thomas Edward Yorke was born on October 7, 1968, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. He grew up in a family that moved frequently due to his father's job as a nuclear physicist. Yorke faced challenges early in life, being born with a paralysed left eye and undergoing multiple surgeries by the age of six. Despite these difficulties, he developed a passion for music at a young age, inspired by Queen's guitarist Brian May. By the age of 11, he had joined his first band and started writing songs, eventually leading him to pursue a career in music.
Career
Yorke's career took off when he joined the band On a Friday, which later became known as Radiohead in 1991. Their debut single "Creep" gained significant attention, propelling them to fame with their first album, *Pablo Honey* (1993). However, Yorke struggled with the pressures of success, feeling detached from the song that made them famous. As Radiohead evolved, so did Yorke's songwriting, leading to critically acclaimed albums like *The Bends* (1995) and *OK Computer* (1997). His solo work, characterized by electronic influences, includes albums such as *The Eraser* (2006) and *ANIMA* (2019), showcasing his artistic versatility.
Artistic Development and Activism
Yorke is known for his distinctive voice and innovative approach to music, often collaborating with producer Nigel Godrich. His solo projects reflect a more introspective style compared to Radiohead's expansive sound. Beyond music, Yorke has been vocal about his discontent with the music industry, advocating for alternative release methods and expressing his views on issues like copyright and the commercialization of art. His activism extends to environmental concerns, making him a prominent figure in both music and social issues.
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Discography
Tall Tales2025
- 1.A Fake in a Faker's World8:18
- 2.Ice Shelf4:47
- 3.Bugging Out Again4:44
- 4.Back in the Game4:41
- 5.The White Cliffs8:19
- 6.The Spirit4:45
- 7.Gangsters3:29
- 8.This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice3:54
- 9.Tall Tales5:10
- 10.Happy Days4:20
- 11.The Men Who Dance in Stag's Heads3:41
- 12.Wandering Genie5:31
Confidenza: Music for the Film by Daniele Luchetti2024
- 1.The Big City7:50
- 2.Knife Edge3:20
- 3.Letting Down Gently1:19
- 4.Secret Clarinet1:23
- 5.In the Trees1:20
- 6.Prize Giving3:12
- 7.Four Ways in Time4:56
- 8.Confidenza3:48
- 9.Nosebleed Nuptials3:37
- 10.Bunch of Flowers2:11
- 11.A Silent Scream0:38
- 12.On the Ledge2:31
ANIMA2019
- 1.Traffic5:18
- 2.Last I Heard (…He Was Circling the Drain)5:07
- 3.Twist7:03
- 4.Dawn Chorus5:23
- 5.I Am a Very Rude Person3:45
- 6.Not the News3:57
- 7.The Axe6:59
- 8.Impossible Knots4:20
- 9.Runwayaway5:57
Suspiria: Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film2018
- 1.A Storm That Took Everything1:47
- 2.The Hooks3:18
- 3.Suspirium3:21
- 4.Belongings Thrown in a River1:27
- 5.Has Ended4:56
- 6.Klemperer Walks1:38
- 7.Open Again2:49
- 8.Sabbath Incantation3:06
- 9.The Inevitable Pull1:36
- 10.Olga’s Destruction (Volk Tape)2:58
- 11.The Conjuring of Anke2:16
- 12.A Light Green1:48
- 13.Unmade4:27
- 14.The Jumps2:38
- 15.Volk6:24
- 16.The Universe Is Indifferent4:48
- 17.The Balance of Things1:08
- 18.A Soft Hand Across Your Face0:44
- 19.Suspirium Finale7:03
- 20.A Choir of One14:01
- 21.Synthesizer Speaks0:58
- 22.The Room of Compartments1:14
- 23.An Audition0:34
- 24.Voiceless Terror2:30
- 25.The Epilogue2:46
The UK Gold: Original Soundtrack2015
- 1.Tap24 + Hiha243:13
- 2.Mosquito Beat Slow1:12
- 3.Embers3:12
- 4.Pin Loon Break Up3:26
- 5.Mono Jam One V22:10
- 6.Mission Creep1:57
- 7.Battle Box3:30
- 8.Passive Fist3:01
- 9.Bull Market2:46
- 10.As Pulse V7 Beat Edit1:46
- 11.Extra Slacker Keys1:23
- 12.Dead Editors2:46
Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes2014
- 1.A Brain in a Bottle4:40
- 2.Guess Again!4:23
- 3.Interference2:48
- 4.The Mother Lode6:07
- 5.Truth Ray5:13
- 6.There Is No Ice (For My Drink)7:00
- 7.Pink Section2:34
- 8.Nose Grows Some5:22
Boiler Room: Thom Yorke in London, Oct 11, 20112011
- 1.Thom Yorke 30 Min Mix31:37
The Eraser Rmxs2007
- 1.And It Rained All Night (Burial remix)4:12
- 2.Skip Divided (Modeselektor remix)5:35
- 3.Analyse (Various remix)4:09
The Eraser2006
- 1.The Eraser4:56
- 2.Analyse4:03
- 3.The Clock4:13
- 4.Black Swan4:50
- 5.Skip Divided3:36
- 6.Atoms for Peace5:14
- 7.And It Rained All Night4:16
- 8.Harrowdown Hill4:39
- 9.Cymbal Rush5:16
Beautiful People2016
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YouWouldn’tLikeMeWhenI’mAngry2014
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Twist / Stuck Together2012
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This2012
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Ego / Mirror2011
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Shipwreck2011
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All for the Best / Ciao My Shining Star2009
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FeelingPulledApartByHorses2009
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Hearing Damage2009
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Harrowdown Hill2006
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Analyse2006
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The Spirit2025
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Live From Electric Lady Studios2024
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Anima (preview limited edition)2019
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Suspiria: Unreleased Material2019
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Spitting Feathers2006
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Label
- Record label
- XL Recordings
Groups
- Atoms for Peaceoriginalcurrent
- Radioheadlead vocals, originalcurrent
- The Smileguitar, lead vocalscurrent
- The Venus in Furscurrent
- Headless Chickens1989–1989
- On a Fridayoriginal · 1991
Played together with
Colin GreenwoodRadiohead · double bass, original
Ed O’BrienRadiohead · background vocals, original
FleaAtoms for Peace · original- Joey WaronkerAtoms for Peace · original
Jonny GreenwoodRadiohead · electric guitar, original- Jonny GreenwoodThe Smile · guitar
- Mauro RefoscoAtoms for Peace · original
Nigel GodrichAtoms for Peace · original
Philip SelwayRadiohead · original, percussion- Tom SkinnerThe Smile · drums (drum set)
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Thomas Edward Yorke, Thomas Yorke, Yorke
Thomas Edward Yorke is an English musician who is the singer and main songwriter of the rock band Radiohead. He plays guitar, bass, keyboards and other instruments, and is noted for his wide vocal range. Rolling Stone described Yorke as one of the greatest and most influential singers of his generation.
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