Radiohead Scores Its First New Hit Song In Almost A Decade

Radiohead hasn’t released a new album in almost 10 years, and fans have been waiting patiently since the May 2016 arrival of A Moon Shaped Pool. The musicians who comprise the alternative act have largely been focused on side projects and solo efforts in the years since. While the group may be dormant when it comes to releasing new music, there’s still plenty of hidden gems in Radiohead’s discography for the public to discover.

The rock band collects a new hit in its home country this week with a decades-old tune, one which has recently risen to the surface and finally earned a moment to shine.

Radiohead’s “Let Down” Finally Debuts

Radiohead’s song “Let Down” debuts on the Official Singles chart this week. The cut opens at No. 85 on the list of the most consumed tracks in the U.K. As it launches, the cut becomes the group’s twenty-fourth placement on the competitive tally.

Radiohead’s First New Hit in Almost a Decade

“Let Down” is Radiohead’s first new win on the Official Singles chart in nearly a decade. The last time the group earned a placement on the roster was in May 2016, when both “Burn the Witch” and “Daydreaming” opened at Nos. 64 and 74, respectively just one week apart from one another.

“Let Down” Launched on Streaming Last Week

“Let Down” debuted on the Official Streaming chart in the U.K. last week, becoming one of the 100 most streamed tracks in the country for the very first time. In just its second frame on that tally, it bolts more than 20 spaces — from No. 77 to No. 56 — reaching a new all-time peak.

Radiohead’s Second Career Win

“Let Down” is Radiohead’s second career hit on the Official Streaming chart. It currently sits just four spaces behind the group’s all-time best showing on that list — No. 52, which “Creep” has reached in the past.

“Creep” Creeps Up the Charts

Speaking of “Creep,” all the excitement surrounding “Let Down’s” surge helps that smash, which may be regarded as Radiohead’s most popular track, return to the Official Singles chart at No. 94. At the same time, it pushes north on the Official Streaming list to No. 58, coming in just a few spots behind its No. 52 peak.

“Let Down” Dropped in 1997, But Waited Until Now to Chart

“Let Down” was originally released as a promotional single from Radiohead’s album OK Computer in September 1997, but at the time, it wasn’t a major chart success. Recently, “Let Down” has been going viral online, which has turned it into a proper chart win in the U.K. — a little less than 30 years after Radiohead first shared it with the world.