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We inhaled all 16 hours of Radiohead's 'OK Computer' sessions. Here are the best bits

The note from British art-rock band Radiohead was pretty straightforward: "We've been hacked," wrote singer Thom Yorke on the band's Bandcamp page.

Acknowledging that a hacker had stolen nearly 16 hours of Thom Yorke's rehearsal recordings and songwriting ideas from its "OK Computer" sessions and demanded a $150,000 ransom, on Tuesday the band dumped the whole lot at the digital music store Bandcamp, with proceeds given to charity. The music will remain available for 18 days.

The action prompted relief from ethically minded fans concerned about enjoying

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