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Originally Posted by Stu
In the context of OK Computer Fitter Happier serves in building this anxious, tense and ominous atmosphere that explodes in the next track Electioneering. It is essential to the overall themes and mood of the album. However, there is no way you can say it is a five star song.
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That's an interesting example, because "Fitter Happier" is placed in the middle of the album and breaks the flow for me. It virtually splits the album into two parts, which is counter to building and keeping momentum. Also, I think it's more of a sound-FX.