Everybody’s gangsta until the drums come in to exit music

Love to see someone give "Let Down" the attention it deserves.

Oh man, I WISH I could hear OK Computer for the first time again. I was a huge Jeff Buckley fan and was devastated when he died. Not long after that I started hearing a song on the radio that blew me away and I wondered if it was an unreleased Jeff Buckley song. I always managed to miss the back announcement so I didn't know for sure. The music press I used to read mentioned nothing about any posthumous Jeff Buckley songs but all of them were raving about the new Radiohead album. A few reviewers whose music taste I respected were calling it the album of the century. So I went out and bought it on a whim, not knowing anything about the band or what they sounded like. I got home, plonked the cd in my stereo, put on my headphones, and laid on my bed to listen. When "Paranoid Android" came on I realised it was the song I was hearing on the radio that I thought may have been Jeff Buckley. I listened to the album all the way through. When it ended, and the last ding on "The Tourist" faded out, I laid there for what seemed like an eternity. I couldn't move. I didn't want to move. I was dumbstruck and in utter awe. The reviewers were right. And when I finally summoned the strength to move again, I reached up to my stereo and pressed play again to make sure I didn't just imagine all of it. I hadn't. Even now, 25 years later, I still think it's the most perfect album I've ever heard. Watching you on this journey has brought me so much joy, and like I said in the first sentence, I wish I could hear it for the first time again.

That silence after Paranoid Android really says it all 😂 whole album gives me absolute chills every single time no matter what

This album was and is Devastating . When it came out, I listened to it for 2 months straight and nothing else. Brought me to tears many times. For me, This album is the Dark side of the moon of the 90s. A Masterpiece. One of THE Greatest albums ever made.

One of the best albums of all time in my opinion, together with 'In Rainbows'.

I've always marvelled at people who "didn't" cry hearing Exit Music for the first time. Such a beautiful reaction.

OKC is so richly textured. 24 years later I still hear new things on almost every listen. It still sounds like it's from the future.

I don’t care what anyone says this is the greatest album of all time!!!!!

Great reaction! It’s worth noting this album came out in 1997 dealing with themes of technology & a growing sense of disconnect taking the listener on a journey that, while abstract on first listen wraps up with “The Tourist” telling us to slow down. The fact it so accurately predicted the future makes the album even more brilliant (here we are today saying Ok Google and being more connected than ever, yet at the same time stuck in our own little bubbles)

OK Computer pros: Every second of the album. OK Computer cons: Every other album you will ever hear will feel second tier...

No surprises is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs I have ever heard. I love the almost childlike instrumentals and the depressing ass lyrics that accompany it it’s a beautiful combination

Every Radiohead album is great in its own way. Don't skip any.

Subterranean Homesick Alien changed my whole world when I first heard it….still does. The 1-2 punch of that and Exit Music is just almost too much to bear. Pure genius.

An interesting element to this album is it’s circular theme. We start with the car crash, from which he comes back stronger and more alive, through to the tourist being implored to slow down. The final sound we hear is a triangle which confirms the closed circularity of the album. This is all in addition to the extraordinary sonic journey we are treated to, an album for all ages.

I am soooo jealous of watching people discover Radiohead for the first time ! But to see your reactions really reminded me of why I consider this band the greatest of the modern era. Absolutely fantastic 👏 keep up the great work. For me the 'In Rainbows' LP from 2007 is their best, please give it a listen. 👌

Paranoid Android will always be my most favoritest Radiohead track. No matter how many more albums they're going to release (not holding my breath here), nothing will ever compare

When I discovered this album, I listened nothing but it for a year.

I'm sure you have done it already. Listen to the album with no stop the songs flow into each other like a flows of a river. The transition from Exit music into Let down is just perfect .

Welcome to the Journey. Some of us loved Radiohead from the beginning, but THEY made us love the WHOLE of music more when they made this album.

I ALWAYS cite the break in Paranoid Android as the most beautiful composition ever!

That scream at the end of Climbing The Walls isn't into the mic, incidentally, Thom screams into the pickups of his guitar. That's how it sounds how it does.

Iconic album. Brings back memories from my teenage years, the music certainly suited my mood.

The entire album is an absolute masterclass in production! Not to mention the timeless writing and performance. Top notch album start to finish, one of the best of all time!

The magic of Radiohead. Love to see someone enjoing it as much as we have

Just watched this for the first time, loved your reaction. It’s an album that means so much to me. When i was 17, my best friend committed suicide, and as soon as I heard i reached for the first album to hand to just collect my thoughts. I didn’t know how to handle the news, the album was OK Computer. To this day it means so much to me. Im 41 now, and it still takes me on a journey every time I hear it. Watching you react to it was a joy. Loved it.

Brilliant mate. Glad you enjoyed it but it actually gets better with every spin, Radiohead is like planting a seed, with every listen to their projects the connection grows. It's quite hard to listen to anything else once it takes hold of you.

I remember I was 18 when this album came out and everybody at school was like:”have you listened to the last Radiohead album??? It’s amazing mate!!! Go and buy it!!!” 😂 glad you are discovering their music. Enjoy! Ciao from Italy

I've come for the Radiohead. I'm stayin for the TOOL. Radiohead forever! 🖤🤘🏽🖖🏿

I adore Radiohead so so much. Not many other bands make me FEEL as much as Radiohead does - between the instrumentals and Thom's soaring vocals. Thom has one of the most amazing, raw, pure talented voices I've ever heard. It's hard for me to pick a favorite album, or even song. I love every album for different reasons, because they're all so separate and unique. A Moon Shaped Pool and Hail to the Thief are high up there with Ok Computer. I can't wait to watch you experience the rest of their music. Watching you experience each emotion as they hit you is really special.

I remember hearing Paranoid Android in High School... my reaction (every single time the video came on MTV).... was exactly yours. I still can't get over it.

Paranoid Android blew me away when I first heard it as a kid, but when I finally listened to the rest of the album...I had the exact same reaction to the start of Subterranean Homesick Alien

Never gets old seeing someones first reaction to my favorite band of all time.

Man thanks for the reaction. Ok computer is easily one of the best albums to ever exist.

Most enjoyable reaction to an album I've seen yet. So genuine. Instant sub

Can't wait for the next one. This band means so much to me, and it's a real joy to see you making your way through their discography. It really is a wild journey!

I can’t tell you how much joy this brought! OK Computer literally changed my life and I’ve always said “what I wouldn’t give to be able to go back and listen to it for the first time again”. Being granted the privilege of watching you listen for the first time, having your mind blown track after track, provided a glimmer of that wish. Thank you! Really awesome to go on that journey with you! Re: Electioneering, I’m sure others have said it in the comments but, while on its own it’s not a track I adore, in the flow of the album it comes alive and feels essential. As awesome as your listening experience was, I do think it might’ve been somewhat muted by pausing between tracks. Like something like Dark Side of the Moon, Radiohead definitely carefully constructed OK Computer to be listened to straight through. When you do, Electioneering suddenly becomes greater than the sum of its parts. If I could’ve given you one bit of advice prior to listening it would’ve been, if there are any two tracks to listen to back to back, straight through, it’s Fitter Happier through to Electioneering. Interested to hear your further thoughts after you relisten, uninterrupted (…maybe with some herbal accompaniment, if you partake).

One of the reasons I love reactions is to see people experience what I experienced when I first listened to this music. How I wish I could listen to Radiohead for the first time time again. Good job brother

This album is fulled with eargasms. Hugs from Brazil

let down is a song that has gotten me through so much - 'one day, i am gonna grow wings. a chemical reaction. hysterical and useless. hysterical and let down." so! good!

Phenomenal reaction, made me want to go back and relisten to the album again! I'll echo the others in the comments and say you should definitely listen to In Rainbows, but I'd also like to put in a bid for A Moon Shaped Pool - I think you'll be surprised by how different it is yet how undeniably 'Radiohead' it is. I think you'd like it a lot! Thanks for sharing these - I only wish I filmed my reactions when I got into them a year ago, it literally changed my life haha

The best album during my 50 yrs listening to music

Absolutely loved your reaction to this album. Truly a masterpiece. Welcome to Radiohead 💚

I got into Radiohead properly this year too and without a doubt, Ok Computer is my favourite of them all. For me personally; because I was diagnosed as autistic this year right before I got around to listening to Ok Computer for the first time ever, by the the time I did - it felt like this album was made for me almost. Like the stars aligned through receiving that new insight about myself - and having it reflected back at me through an entire album. I mean the themes of feeling like an outsider, being expected to conform in ways that I naturally can't, expressing how I feel politically.... I could go on. I had the same reaction to Paranoid Android like you did - that song is like..... wtf magnificent. My top tracks aside from that one though are Subterranean Homesick Alien (me in a song haha), No Surprises, Fitter, Happier, Karma Police and of course Exit Music (For a film). You're doing RH justice and I love your reaction to this album in particular! I'd love to see you in future react to Nirvana's other two album's: Bleach and In Utero - and maybe some of their live performances too. I love RH so much but Nirvana and the Foo's are where it's at for me :) Thank you!

Omg experiencing this again through you is a great journey. Your excitement is contagious

Paranoid Android is for Radiohead what A Day In the Life is for The Beatles. It feels like each member came up with a song of their own and somehow they work incredibly well all mixed together. It’s like jazz. Great reaction, m8!!

This album is a masterpiece. It is tied with In Rainbows and Moon Shaped Pool as my favorite. Subterranean Homesick Aliens is probably my favorite RH song.

I got to see these guys live back when In Rainbows came out. It was a particularly special show because this was the first tour in a while where they were doing material from OK Computer. It was absolutely INCREDIBLE. Hands down the best show I've ever been to.

It was beautiful to see you falling in love at first sight forever with these songs. Beautiful. Mesmerizing.

Great reaction! Keep it a lot more Radiohead to listen to.

You’re instantly my new favorite music react channel! So much joy and honest enthusiasm ❤️🙏🏻

To use a pretty common analogue Paranoid Android is like Radioheads Stairway to Heaven. So yes it was a huge song at the time that showing the band's ability to blend styles and move away from their more classic alternative rock roots. Also one of their biggest hits. Great reaction to a GOAT album.

exit music was used in an episode of black mirror called ‘shut up and dance’ and will continue to be one of the most impactful pieces of media for me of all time

Haha hilarious and great reaction as always. Can't wait for the next RH album! In Rainbows is my favorite, first album after their original contract. Ended up releasing it basically for free, you could pay $0.00 if you wanted. Exit music for a Film was written for a Romeo and Juliet movie, but was cut out. Think they used one of Thoms solo songs instead, but I could be wrong

I keep coming back to this reaction video I just love it.. It's like when you introduce your best friend to this music for the first time, and you're SO hoping that they'll "get" it, and then they do! And it creates this awesome feeling, a bond, a shared experience of something you both love and admire and immerse yourself in. Yeah I love this and I love Radiohead.

Yeah man, this is the one. It might not end up being your favorite as not to jump the gun on what is to come, especially when you complete the next 3 album stretch with "In Rainbows" another seemingly flawless record - but plenty to look forward to, I mean some absolutely amazing songs and advanced level experimentation on the next 2 to come full circle (then you can watch the From the Basement live concert and see how they pull all this off, just the 5 of them - live - sounding even better and with no help - than most studio recordings - and really get to know the band and have an elevated connection and appeciation - something t look forward to.) Having the 3 guitars allow them to focus on that sonic landscape whether one of them is off on synth or many other instruments, and it culminates in this album truly, as you now have the true appreciation for how massive he change up to Kid A was. It threw me off for like 6 years, I didn't listen to them, while OK Computer remained my favorite album - till I stumbled on earlier mentioned In Rainbows concert and it smacked me back into full Radiohead obsession for a long time - got me going back, finally getting the tracks that eluded me on older albums and the new couple I missed. still is - but this next series is going to be great man. I too thought the one song I could live without was "Electioneering" - it takes many listens but it broke though for me and the tune stuck. OK Computer is so special because of the musical moments - one after the other - but to display a real theme of isolation, anxiety, paranoia, fear of not being a success without entering the machine of society, distress at the speeding up of life - predicting how things are now in a really unbelievable manner - alien abduction, escape - but to where....it is really a historically significant piece of art. They made a sound that still sounds brand new and had never existed before or again - and then they went and did the same thing 3 years later with Kid A - that alone is so impressive. Then to still be at it to this day (Thom and Jonny the 2 masterminds just did a side project under the name "The Smile" that is really nice, great stuff, and are touring N.America and I'll see them here in D.C. in December - also, I feel pretty confident there is one more album left in them and if not they'd tour one more time regardless, so you will get your chance to get floor seats and get way up lose - so worth it - and check and see if "The Smile" is coming worldwide to do the same with the front half of the band out having fun rocking out. I love this album for so many reasons, it just hooked me like nothing else ever has or will - just having Paranoid Android, Exit Music, and No Surprises would make this a solid listen but there is no filler, as I said I didn't hit that vibe with Electioneering until much later on, but it still works in the meantime with the interlude to break the album up a bit as it is really sucking you in and it needs a wall in the middle of sorts - ingredients of a master work. This is the first time Nigel Godrich and the band produced (he engineered "The Bends") and he has done every album since - that's a huge element to this album's flawless sonic execution and their entire journey moving forward - he is one of the best out there. Some songs like "Lucky" - man they will hit you so powerfully on the 3rd or 4th time around, you may never recreate the first listen but it just gets even better and better once you know all the words and can pick out the sounds - sometimes it is Thom overdubs (clearly the high falsetto stuff) and often it is Guitar 3 - the soundscape effect pedal master - Ed O'Brien like on that beautiful harmonizing on the closing track. It is a delight to watch - most normal - good hearted people like to share the things they love and that move them - so thank you for sharing it, it probably feels weird to have other people get so much gratification from your experience, it is kind of weird from this end - but screw it, I love it, sincere thanks, that made my week man. And the next up - Amnesiac is awesome - it was done at the same time as Kid A sessions but has a different feel, similarities, a different experience to Kid A - but man most important man are there some epic songs on there and some unbelievable musical dream worlds - I look forward to it. Thanks again, super fun!

I’ve sat and watched your reaction to ‘In Rainbows’, ‘Hail To The Thief’, ‘The Bends’ and now ‘O.K Computer’ all this Morning… So, so enjoyable!

this is genuinely the best reaction i have ever seen. this is easily my favourite album of all time, and it's brilliant seeing you hear it for the first time! my favourite is either exit music or let down, the part in let down where it builds down and builds back up is just so heartbreaking

This album is 4th best for me, behind Kid A, A Moon-Shaped Pool, and In Rainbows. Can't wait until you react to those two, those are just golden for me

Yesss Jack, been buzzing for this one glad you rated it so much 🤩 Let Down floors me every time. I’d defo give their Glastonbury 2003 set a watch, there’s the full video on KZfaq - that’s what really changed my opinion of the band massively it’s unbelievable, maybe not reaction-worthy though! Too long obviously. Amnesiac is nuts, some pure buggin tracks on there, like you’re butter melting on a crumpet at 4am 😂 enjoy

Airbag is their most underrated song. Mainly because everyone's anticipating what is coming next, but it is a fucking banger

Yessss! Can’t wait for In Rainbows

Nobody loves radiohead on the first (or second) listen, but when you get it, you get it, and then you cant get enough. What is missed by most is the story, its not that they just banged out amazing tunes, it was more a story of their first albums to their last. All of their Music is their story, not so easy to pickup on but once understood it adds the extra dimension to the journey. The live aspect is i think the first time i heard a band and liked it more than studio, glastonbury 2003 left a very deep scar. Love this band

I bought this album the week it came out, and it still overwhelms me to this day. Last year BBC radio did a 90 min documentary with Nigel Godrich about how it was created, I'll try and find a link to it, it's well worth your time

Every song on this album has been my favorite song on the album at some point over the last 25 years. It’s perfect!

Paranoid android … to me the best song I've ever heard in my life (I'm 44). Had a massive Radiohead phase when I was in my teens and haven't listen to them in such a long time. Just rediscovered this beautiful timeless music.

I had to stop listening to Radiohead in my car because it was dangerous driving with tears in my eyes

Always cool to see you continue the Radiohead journey! Let Down is a masterpiece that still hits straight in the gut to this day... I'm still holding out for a future reaction to Blur's 13 album :) Also congrats on 1k subs!

I love your reactions! Especially Radiohead ones. I can't wait until you do A Moon Shaped Pool.

Today is my mom's 7th anniversary since she passed. Your reaction gives me joy dude. Thank you!

OKC is an epic album. Top tier. The day I discovered it as a young kid, I wasn't even ready for what I was about to hear because I never heard an album like it ever before. Everything elese was always about singles and that one good song on the album while everything was just filler but OK Computer was a cinematic experience. I listened to the album every single day and then came news of Kid A and I was anticipated that and when the album droppped, it blew my mind so that is three punch combo of epicness from Radiohead: The Bends, OKC and Kid A and.....it didn't stop there, here comes Amnesiac and then In Rainbows. Also, there is a Radiohead Rabbit hole that you need to jump into and those are their B-sides and EP's and those songs are good enough to even have their own proper album as well. Radiohead is the only band where I love 95% percent of their discography.

Just delicious to see reactions of this masterpice, every song have a soul, a feeling, definitely one of the bests of all time

God, this album just makes me cry but it hasn’t left its place as my favourite. It’s nice to see people still recognize it as the masterpiece it is.

“0h guys, I’m so sorry” I’m sure they love you anyway and I do ❤️

Won Best Album of the year in 1997 and one of the Top 10 Rock Albums of ALL TIME NO QUESTION

One of the best concept albums ever made and my favorite album of the 90's, hands-down. And that's listening to it sober; listen through a few times sober, then repeat on some weed= magical. I wish I could hear this album again for the first time.

I'd recommend Paranoid Android (Live) from UK music show "Jools Holland" it's a blast. Also, the live version of How To Disappear Completely, from the Canal+ 2001 TV special is stunning. The "From The Basement" sessions are amazing (performing In Rainbows and King of Limbs as two separate sessions); and out of the many to choose from, a 'real big live gig' that was captured really well is the Lollapalooza Berlin show 2016. Enjoy ... looking forward to the remaining reactions. Moon Shaped Pool will be a fitting finale. Maybe give the debut album by The Smile a reaction (okay they're not Radiohead but still very good) Love & Light

I walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing Airbag, it was awesome.

I've only just discovered your channel, Jack, and I have dived straight into going through all your reactions. I dont know much about you, what your background is, but it's clear you have soul in your bones! They say you only ever get to listen to every song once for the first time, but watching your reactions is as close as I think i will ever get to the reliving the joy I experienced when I first heard RH's amazing stuff. Priceless!

So excited to see your radiohead reactions every time

33:09 that was perfect, exactly portraying how it feels to listen to that song

The bass line at the crescendo of Exit Music is what I return to over and over again.

*LET DOWN!!!!!!!!* 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Yeah, but this whole album is insanely brilliant.

You are a lucky person just for listen this for the first time, just an absolute experience♡ Please do A Moon Shaped Pool and In Rainbows!!!

The album ends with the lyrics "Slow down!" and then begins again at track 1 with "Airbag". Almost as if it were designed to be a continuous cyclical journey.

Loving your reactions - watching for second time - the key thing for me with Radiohead is they make me smile at their virtuosity in the middle of their songs. Not many artists do that to me 👍

OK Computer came out during the height of Britpop. So much of Britpop was about the nostalgia for the 60s, particularly for one group and their mimicing of the Beatles. I respectfully submit that "Electioneering" is more Beatles-esque than anything that other band ever did. Perhaps that was the point of Radiohead recording and putting it on the album. 🤔

Liking before watching due to the comments!! 😂

What a great review of such a huge album. Great work.

Great reaction! I’m so glad you are doing every album in order (besides Kid A). So many reaction channels will pick a random order, so they miss out on seeing how the band evolves and changes through each album. Next up is Amnesiac, which is an album that took some time for me to really appreciate. It was recorded at the same time as Kid A, so there will be similarities, but the tone of the album is very different. I hope you enjoy it!

Your facial expression of bliss when these brilliant sounds were washing over you.. it took me back to when I discovered this album. I rode my bike to school, this blasting on my headphones. That look on your face, it was on my face too! Bliss.

Thanks for giving me this little break in the day, sometimes I forget just how amazing this album is, I know intellectually, but to feel that hug is always so good. Radiohead is my church, go and see them live. Looking forward to the rest.

That was brilliant thank you so much for feeling it

Great reaction. Can't wait for Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, two of perhaps my favorite of their albums

Paranoid android is a masterpiece and a half

You made me cry again with your reaction.... This is gone if they greatest album ever created. You hit it on the head... Thom was in a strange place when this one was done. Thank you for loving this. I agree about Electioneering felt out of place on this album.

can't wait for your reaction to in rainbows, it's gonna be out of this world

I was right there with you in the intro to no surprises haha. What a treat.

LOVE your review and clear happiness while listening....I'm a HUGE Radiohead fan, first saw them for the OK Computer tour in a small venue....OMG. You've got a follow outta this from me!! Keep going ;-)

Increible more of Radiohead please!! greetings from Mexico, new subscriber👌✨️