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Radiohead’s ‘Let Down’ Debuts on the Hot 100 at No. 91, 28 Years After Release

A steady TikTok wave drove mostly streaming gains, giving the band a rare fourth Hot 100 entry.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: (EDITOR'S NOTE: A special effects filter was used in the creation of this image) Thom Yorke performs at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Naomi Rahim/WireImage)
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Overview

  • Billboard lists the OK Computer track at No. 91 on the chart dated Aug. 30, 2025, marking Radiohead’s first Hot 100 appearance since 2008.
  • This is the group’s fourth Hot 100 entry after “Creep” (1993), “High and Dry” (1996) and “Nude” (2008).
  • Renewed attention stems from TikTok, where emotional edits, choir versions and AI clips spread widely, including a top post with about 4.2 million likes.
  • The song earned 5.2 million official U.S. streams in the Aug. 15–21 tracking week, with a slow, steady rise rather than a single viral spike.
  • The track’s reuse followed a 2022 placement in The Bear, while recent company registration and rehearsals have spurred speculation, with no new album or tour confirmed.