OK Computer

RADIOHEAD Hit ICE For Using Their ‘LET DOWN’ Song In Video

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RADIOHEAD have shared a brief statement addressed to the US’s
Immigration and Customs Enforcement who killed two American civilians,
after the Department of Homeland Security used a choral rendition of their
song LET DOWN (an absolute standout track from their standout 1997 LP
OK Computer):

“We demand that the amateurs in control of the ICE social media account take
it down. It ain’t funny, this song means a lot to us and other people, and you
don’t get to appropriate it without a fight.”

Also, go fuck yourselves.”

RADIOHEAD – Better Late Than Never

Posted on by JL

27 August 2025

What? RADIOHEAD at the top of the
Billboard Hot 100 with Let Down,
28 years after it came out?

I love it. Let Down, is one of my absolute favs from their 1997 masterwork
OK Computer. And I’m not alone in this. It has more than 337 million
streams on Spotify, that’s 100+ million streams more than lead single
Paranoid Android.

It should have been No. 1, 28 years ago too, but hey, better late than never.

Instagram – OK Computer

No 1 Albums This Day In 1975 (2) And 1997

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28 June 2024

Band: EAGLES
Album: ONE OF THESE NIGHTS
Released: 28 June 1975

It was the band’s 4th one, making them stars in the US.

Rolling Stone said: “Unprecedentedly excellent, but they lack an
outstanding singer. Many of their tunes are pretty, none are eloquent.”

SINGLE

ALBUM


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All Eagles Albums

Band: WINGS (1971-1981)
Album: VENUS AND MARS
Released: 28 June 1975

It was Macca’s & Wings‘ 3rd LP.

AllMusic said: “An album that feels like the overture for the arena rock
tour that it was, which makes it one of McCartney’s more consistent listens.”

SINGLE

ALBUM


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All Wings Albums

Band: RADIOHEAD
Album: OK COMPUTER
Released: 28 June 1997

For most critics and fans (including me)
Radiohead‘s 3rd longplayer is their best.

Mojo wrote: “Others may end up selling more, but in 20 years’ time
I’m betting OK Computer will be seen as the key record of 1997, the
one to take rock forward instead of artfully revamping images and
song-structures from an earlier era.”

SINGLE

ALBUM


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All Radiohead Albums

RADIOHEAD – Number 1 Album In The UK With Their Monumental Masterpiece ‘OK COMPUTER’ 26 Years Ago Today

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Back in time

28 June 2023

Band: RADIOHEAD
Album: OK COMPUTER

Released: 21 May 1997 – their 3rd LP
Score: No 1 in the UK on
28 June 1997, today, 26 years ago.

TUTV: A 5-star classic. Glorious from start to finish.
Visionary musicianship. Hands down.

Two of the supreme tracks.

– NO SURPRISES –

– KARMA POLICE –

Full Computer


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RADIOHEAD: Facebook

RADIOHEAD Topped The UK Album Charts 25 Years Ago With Their Magnum Opus ‘OK COMPUTER’

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Back in time

29 June 2022

Band: RADIOHEAD
Album: OK COMPUTER

Released: 21 May 1997 – their 3rd LP
Score: No 1 in the UK on
29 June 1997 – 25 years ago

Pitchfork said: “The record is brimming with genuine emotion,
beautiful and complex imagery and music, and lyrics that are
at once passive and fire-breathing. OK Computer is like tossing
David Bowie, old U2, Spacehog and lots of Pink Floyd into a
blender and pushing the ‘kill’ button.” Score: 5/5.

TUTV: A 5-star classic. Glorious from start to finish.
Visionary musicianship. Hands down.

Singles/clips: No Surprises / Karma police / Paranoid Android / Lucky

– NO SURPRISES –

– KARMA POLICE –

– PARANOID ANDROID –

– LUCKY –

Stream the full computer here…

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RADIOHEAD: Facebook

Picked By TURN UP THE VOLUME – 10 Ace Albums Turning 25 in 2022

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13 December 2021

Back to 1997…

Band: RADIOHEAD (UK)
Album: OK COMPUTER

Released: 21 May 1997 – their 3rd LP
Score: No 1 in the UK, Scotland
and Belgium, #21 in the USA

Pitchfork said: “The record is brimming with genuine emotion,
beautiful and complex imagery and music, and lyrics that are
at once passive and fire-breathing. OK Computer is like tossing
David Bowie, old U2, Spacehog and lots of Pink Floyd into a
blender and pushing the ‘kill’ button.” Score: 5/5.

Stream here…

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RADIOHEAD: Facebook
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Band: THE VERVE (UK)
Album: URBAN HYMNS

Released: 29 September 1997 – 3rd LP
Score: #1 in the UK, Ireland, New-Zealand
and Ireland, #23 in the USA

NME wrote: “Its sheer magnificence and spirit is such that
the danger of it overwhelming anything that follows it is obvious.
This, after all, is the musical signature of the year.” Score: 4/5.

Stream here…

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THE VERVE: Facebook

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Band: SPIRITUALIZED (UK)
Album: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE ARE FLOATING IN SPACE

Released: 16 June 1997 – 3rd LP
Score: #4 in the UK

Pitchfork: “Masterpiece. The music is timeless.” Score: 5/5.

Stream here…

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SPIRITUALIZED: Facebook

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Band: PRIMAL SCREAM (Scotland/UK)
Album: VANISHING POINT

Released: 7 July 1997
Score: No 2 in the UK and Scotland

AllMusic said: “The group is still capable of creating exotic,
thoroughly entrancing sounds, which is what makes Vanishing
Point a remarkable comeback.” Score: 4.5/5.

Stream here…

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PRIMAL SCREAM: Facebook

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Band: GRANDADDY (US)
Album: UNDER THE WESTERN FREEWAY – debut LP

AllMusic said: “A fairly brilliant album, combining a warm, earnest,
and rustic feel with sometimes goofy experimentation.” Score: 4/5.

Stream here…

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GRANDADDY: Facebook
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6. The Boatman’s Call by NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
7. Evergreen by ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN
8. Time Out Of Mind by BOB DYLAN
9. ‘Stupid Stupid Stupid’ by BLACK GRAPE
10. ‘Dig Your Own Hole’ by THE CHEMICAL BRORTHERS