5 Things to Know About Radiohead's The Bends Production
- John Leckie produced the album, bringing his experience from working with bands like Pink Floyd and The Stone Roses.
- Nigel Godrich engineered the sessions and later became Radiohead’s primary producer for all subsequent albums.
- The Bends marked a shift from the grunge-influenced sound of Pablo Honey toward a more layered, atmospheric rock style.
- Leckie encouraged the band to experiment with studio techniques, including reversed guitars and heavy compression.
- Godrich’s engineering work on this album laid the foundation for his signature production style heard on OK Computer and Kid A.