description The Help Album Overview
The Help Album is a 1995 charity compilation album organized by the War Child organization to raise funds for victims of the Bosnian War. Distinguished by its rapid production, the album was recorded and mixed in a single day by a collective of prominent British and Irish artists. Featuring exclusive tracks from bands like Radiohead, Oasis, and Blur, it provided crucial humanitarian aid and served as a landmark moment in 1990s Britpop.
help The Help Album FAQ
How long did it take to record The Help Album?
The album was famously recorded and mixed in a single day, specifically on September 4, 1995. It was released just a few days later to maximize its impact and fundraising speed for the War Child charity.
What cause did The Help Album support?
It was organized by the War Child organization to raise emergency funds for victims of the Bosnian War. The conflict in the former Yugoslavia was ongoing at the time, prompting a rapid humanitarian response from the music industry.
Which famous artists contributed songs to The Help Album?
The compilation features prominent British and Irish artists such as Radiohead, Oasis, Blur, and The Stone Roses. Radiohead notably contributed the track "Lucky," which later appeared on their acclaimed 1997 album OK Computer.
Did Radiohead release the song Lucky before OK Computer?
Yes, "Lucky" made its first appearance on The Help Album in 1995, roughly two years before OK Computer was released. The track was specifically recorded for the charity compilation during the band's early sessions for their upcoming album.
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