Ed O'Brien
Edward John O'Brien is an English guitarist, songwriter, and member of the rock band Radiohead. O'Brien attended Abingdon School in Oxfordshire, England, where he formed Radiohead with schoolmates. He said his role was to "service the songs" and support the songwriter, Thom Yorke. He creates ambient sounds and textures using effects, sustain units and the EBow, and provides backing vocals.
How Critics See Ed O'Brien
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Blue Morpho
2026
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 83/100 across 13 reviews.
Ed O'Brien's Blue Morpho unfolds as a widescreen, therapeutic record where texture and long-form songcraft carry emotional weight as much as melody. Across professional reviews, cr...
Blue Morpho
2026
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Ed O'Brien's Blue Morpho unfolds as a widescreen, therapeutic record where texture and long-form songcraft carry emotional weight as much as melody. Across professional reviews, cr...
