Released in 2011 as part of the collaborative project The National, 'Palo Alto' features Radiohead's Thom Yorke on vocals and guitar. The track blends indie rock with electronic textures, reflecting the band's evolution into a more collaborative and experimental sound. While often associated with Radiohead's catalog, this recording stands as a distinct contribution to the broader indie rock landscape of the early 2010s. The song's atmospheric production and Yorke's emotive delivery highlight the group's continued exploration of complex song structures and atmospheric soundscapes, distinguishing it from their earlier work on albums like In Rainbows or The Bends.