Radiohead's 'Let Down' Sparks Viral Online Reaction: Fans Share Intense Emotional Experiences

A recent viral video featuring content creator @pokemonmasterzo has captured the internet's attention, showcasing a dramatically exaggerated emotional response to Radiohead's iconic track, "Let Down." Uploaded on July 17, 2025, the video quickly amassed over 1.5 million views, demonstrating the enduring power of music to evoke profound feelings. The video begins with the creator calmly stating, "Me: nah I don't really listen to radiohead like that," before a sudden transition to him intensely reacting to the song, complete with screaming, falling to the floor, and a superimposed, distorted version of his face mirroring his raw emotion. This comedic yet relatable portrayal resonated deeply with fans, sparking a wave of comments. Viewers expressed a shared understanding of the song's impact. One user commented, "how I be listening to Let Down:", while another added, "Who DOESN’T listen to Radiohead like this?" The discussion also delved into the song's unique emotional duality, with one fan noting, "Everyone says let down is so sad but have any of yall ever heard exit music??? If anything let down is almost like a glimpse of hope for the whole album ". Another comment provided context, stating, "Let Down is right after “Exit Music (For a Film)” and is supposed to be the lighter/more optimistic song after Exit Music’s trip into depression hell ". The video highlights a growing trend of online creators using humor and relatable scenarios to express their connection to music, turning personal listening experiences into widely shared cultural moments.

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レディオヘッド　米シングル・チャートに17年ぶりランクイン　『OK Computer』収録曲「Let Down」がTikTokで話題 - amass

レディオヘッドが28年前に発表したアルバム『OK Computer』の収録曲「Let Down」が、TikTokで話題となり、米シングル・チャートにランクインしています。彼らの楽曲が「Billboard Hot 100」にランクインするのは17年ぶり