Due to the success of ''OK Computer'', the band were given absolute artistic freedom to record anything they liked for their next release. The band went against expectations, and rather than record another guitar based "britpop" style record, released the electronica-influenced ''Kid A''. Later albums continued this trend throughout the remainder of their recording contract with Parlaphone. | Due to the success of ''OK Computer'', the band were given absolute artistic freedom to record anything they liked for their next release. The band went against expectations, and rather than record another guitar based "britpop" style record, released the electronica-influenced ''Kid A''. Later albums continued this trend throughout the remainder of their recording contract with Parlaphone. |