Work began at RAK Studios in London in February 1994. EMI gave the group nine weeks to record the album, planning to release it in October 1994. The band praised Leckie for demystifying the studio environment; guitarist Jonny Greenwood said, "He didn't treat us like he had some kind of witchcraft that only he understands. There's no mystery to it, which is so refreshing." Yorke would arrive at the studio early and work alone at the piano; according to Leckie, "New songs were pouring out of him."