Paris Jackson reveals that Radiohead's "The Bends" was the album that changed her life

Paris Jackson once again caught the attention of alternative music fans by revealing which Radiohead album had the biggest impact on her life.

The singer and songwriter participated in Consequence's "This or That", a format in which artists choose their preferences among different options presented in sequence.

During the dynamic, Paris showed familiarity with the discography of the British band led by Thom Yorke. Right at the beginning, she had to choose between "Pablo Honey", her debut album released in 1993, and "Hail to the Thief", from 2003.

After choosing "Pablo Honey", Paris put the album head to head with "The Bends", from 1995. Without hesitation, she chose "The Bends", which ended up winning all the disputes. following.

In the sequence, the album surpassed other important Radiohead works, such as "Amnesiac", "The King of Limbs", "In Rainbows", "A Moon Shaped Pool", "Kid A" and "OK Computer".

When justifying his choice, Paris stated that the decision was not easy for her, but highlighted that "The Bends" changed her life. The album brings together striking tracks such as "High and Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees", "Just", "My Iron Lung" and "Street Spirit (Fade Out)".

Paris Jackson's admiration for Radiohead is nothing new. In previous interviews, she had already cited the group as one of her main musical influences and an important reference in the construction of her artistic identity.

According to the artist, elements of Radiohead's sound are among the inspirations she would like to incorporate into her own work as a composer and performer.

This or That: Paris Jackson picks the best Radiohead album.

- CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) May 29, 2026

The choice has reignited among fans the discussion about which Radiohead's best album would be. For Paris Jackson, however, "The Bends" holds a special place for its emotional strength and its importance in her musical formation.