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The National Anthem

Radiohead / Kid A

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Radiohead

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Album

Kid A

Release date

October 2, 2000

Duration

5:51

Genres

Alternative

Label

Parlophone

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Songwriters / credits

Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, Philip Selway, Thom Yorke

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"The National Anthem" is a song by the English rock band Radiohead, released on their fourth album, Kid A (2000). The song is set to a repeating bassline and features horns playing free jazz, influenced by the jazz musician Charles Mingus.

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