OK Computer was almost uniformly praised. Critics described it as a landmark release of far-reaching impact and importance,[156][157] but noted that its experimentalism made it a challenging listen. According to Tim Footman, "Not since 1967, with the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, had so many major critics agreed immediately, not only on an album's merits, but on its long-term significance.
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