About this song
"Let Down" by Radiohead is the 8th track on their seminal album "OK Computer," released in 1997. The song features a complex time signature of 6/4, adding to its dreamy and ethereal quality. Guitarist Jonny Greenwood employs a technique called a "cascading delay" to create the atmospheric guitar sound throughout the song. The lyrics touch on themes of disillusionment and alienation in modern society, reflecting the album's overall critique of technology and consumerism. "Let Down" is often praised for its emotional depth and sonic innovation within the alternative rock genre.
