In an article written for Cracked.com, the recent OK Computer/In Rainbows mind-melding conspiracy is given a full review, explaining the eerie similarities and simpatico relationship between OK Computer and In Rainbows, and Radiohead’s subtle emphasis on the number 10.

Basically, the theory purports that In rainbows was written as an accompaniment to the previously released OK Computer (10 years earlier). As the theory goes, combine the two records in one playlist (by basically alternating every-other song) and set a 10-second crossfade in between tracks.

A few interesting things to listen for:

• The Blogger pointed out that the last four beats of “Airbag” set new tempo for “15 Step”
• The reverb the fades out at the end of “Subterranean Homesick Alien” goes right into “Nude.”

You know it’s been too long since Radiohead has released an album when conspiracy theories about various combinations of their records are going viral. That said, we’re going to make our “Secret Album” playlist and prepare to shit our pants…

Here’s the playlist:
1. Airbag (OK Computer)
2. 15 Step (In Rainbows)
3. Paranoid Android (OK Computer)
4. Bodysnatchers (In Rainbows)
5. Subterranean Homesick Alien (OK Computer)
6. Nude (In Rainbows)
7. Exit Music (For A Film) (OK Computer)
8. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi (In Rainbows)
9. Let Down (OK Computer)
10. All I Need (In Rainbows)
11. Karma Police (OK Computer)
12. Fitter Happier (OK Computer)
13. Faust Arp (In Rainbows)
14. Electioneering (OK Computer)
15. Reckoner (In Rainbows)
16. Climbing Up The Walls (OK Computer)
17. House Of Cards (In Rainbows)
18. No Surprises (OK Computer)
19. Jigsaw Falling Into Place (In Rainbows)
20. Lucky (OK Computer)
21. Videotape (In Rainbows)
22. The Tourist (OK Computer)