2 + 2 = 5

by Radiohead

2 + 2 = 5 cover art

Drawing its title directly from George Orwell's '1984', the track serves as a blistering, politically charged opener to 'Hail to the Thief'. It abandons the predominantly electronic textures of the band's previous two albums in favor of aggressive, jagged guitar interplay and a frantic, shifting time signature. The song acts as a direct critique of political double-speak and complacency.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Post-Punk Revival

Tracklist

  1. 2 + 2 = 5 - Live at Earls Court
  2. Remyxomatosis - Cristian Vogel RMX
  3. I Will - Los Angeles Version
  4. Paperbag Writer
  5. I Am a Wicked Child
  6. I Am Citizen Insane
  7. Skttrbrain - Four Tet Remix
  8. Gagging Order
  9. Fog (Again) - Live
  10. Where Bluebirds Fly