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Dissect
Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Radiohead, Beyonce, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and more. Let's Dissect.
Episodes
DissectS3E7 - Channel Orange Recap + 4 Years Gone
We dissect the last three tracks from Frank Ocean's Channel Orange before drawing some overall conclusions about the album as a whole. Then we take a look at…
DissectS3E6 – Bad Religion by Frank Ocean
We dissect "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean, a harrowing ballad expressing the torment of unrequited love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
DissectS3E5 – Pyramids (Part 2) by Frank Ocean
We conclude our two part analysis of Frank Ocean’s contemporary masterwork "Pyramids." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DissectS3E4 – Pyramids (Part 1) by Frank Ocean
We dissect Frank Ocean’s 10-minute masterwork “Pyramids” from Channel Orange. Part 1 of 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DissectS3E3 – Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean
Our serialized examination of Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE continues with “Super Rich Kids”, a tragic rumination on the effects of wealth disguised as a party…
DissectS3E2 – Thinking About You by Frank Ocean
Our serialized examination of the music of Frank Ocean continues with a look at the cultural impact of Frank’s open letter that revealed his sexuality days…
DissectS3E1 – Frank Ocean: A Man of Art and Mystery
Season 3 of Dissect is dedicated entirely to the music of Frank Ocean. Today we begin with Ocean’s upbringing in New Orleans and his move to Los Angeles after…
DissectS2E16 – Season Finale: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Our season long examination of Kanye West‘s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy concludes with our final thoughts on the album. Then we'll hear directly from…
DissectS2E15 – Lost in the World by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Lost In The World." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS2E14 – Blame Game by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Blame Game." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS2E13 – Hell of a Life by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Hell Of A Life." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS2E12 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 2)
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Runaway." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS2E11 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 1)
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Runaway." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS2E10 – Devil in a New Dress by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Devil In A New Dress." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS2E9 – So Appalled by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "So Appalled." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS2E8 – Monster by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Monster." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectKanye’s Cry for Help
Cole talks about his experience at Kanye West's infamous Sacramento concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DissectS2E7 – All of the Lights by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "All Of The Lights." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS2E6 – Power by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "POWER." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS2E5 – Gorgeous by Kanye West
We continue our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by dissecting "Gorgeous." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS2E4 – Dark Fantasy by Kanye West
We begin our serialized analysis of Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with the album’s opening track "Dark Fantasy." Follow Dissect on social…
DissectS2E3 – The Old Kanye
We dissect Kanye West's first four albums and pivotal life events that lead to the creation of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Follow Dissect on social…
DissectS2E2 – Through the Wire by Kanye West
We dissect Kanye West‘s Through the Wire to get a better understanding of his sample-based musical style. Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS2E1 – Kanye West: The Elephant in the Room
We begin our season-long examination of Kanye West‘s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with a brief look into Kanye's childhood and his rise to stardom. Follow…
DissectS1E22 – S1 Finale: To Pimp a Butterfly
Our season long examination of To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar concludes with our final thoughts on the album. Then we'll hear directly from Dissect…
DissectS1E21 – Mortal Man (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Mortal Man." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS1E20 – Mortal Man (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Mortal Man." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS1E19 – i (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "i." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect…
DissectS1E18 – i (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "i." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect…
DissectS1E17 – You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS1E16 – The Blacker the Berry (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "The Blacker the Berry." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS1E15 – The Blacker the Berry (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "The Blacker the Berry." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS1E14 – Complexion (A Zulu Love) by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Complexion (A Zulu Love)." Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS1E13 – How Much a Dollar Cost? by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "How Much a Dollar Cost?" Follow Dissect on social media…
DissectS1E12 – Hood Politics by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Hood Politics." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS1E11 – Momma by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Momma." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase…
DissectS1E10 – For Sale? by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "For Sale?" Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase…
DissectS1E9 – Alright by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Alright." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase…
DissectS1E8 – u by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "u." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect…
DissectS1E7 – These Walls by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "These Walls." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS1E6 – Institutionalized by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Institutionalized." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS1E5 – King Kunta by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "King Kunta" Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase…
DissectS1E4 – For Free? by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "For Free?" Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase…
DissectS1E3 – Wesley’s Theory by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting "Wesley’s Theory." Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast…
DissectS1E2 – good kid, m.A.A.d. city by Kendrick Lamar
We continue our serialized analysis of Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly by dissecting its predecessor, 2012's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Follow Dissect on…
DissectS1E1 – Compton, K Dot, and Kendrick Lamar
We begin our season-long examination of Kendrick Lamar‘s To Pimp a Butterfly with the history of Compton, California and Kendrick’s transformation from K Dot…