Dissect
The Ringer
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.
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Jun 5, 2018 • 37min
S3E3 – 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 anthem.Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2018 • 35min
S3E2 – Thinking About You by Frank Ocean
This podcast examines the cultural impact of Frank Ocean's open letter revealing his sexuality, and analyzes the symbolism and storytelling in his hit song 'Thinking About You'. It also explores the history of homophobic slurs in hip-hop and changing attitudes, and discusses the liberating effect the open letter had on Frank Ocean.
May 22, 2018 • 41min
S3E1 – Frank Ocean: A Man of Art and Mystery
This podcast explores the life of Frank Ocean, from his upbringing in New Orleans to his move to Los Angeles after Hurricane Katrina. It analyzes his landmark mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra and discusses his artistic journey and defiance of record labels.
Dec 11, 2017 • 1h 30min
S2E16 – 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 Dissect listeners who share their thoughts on the season.Follow Dissect on social media @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2017 • 43min
S2E15 – Lost in the World by Kanye West
This podcast episode analyzes Kanye West's song 'Lost in the World,' focusing on the collaboration with Bon Iver, the vocal harmonies, and the exploration of lyrics in relation to personal experiences. It delves into the themes of unity, selfishness, and legacy, and discusses the social commentary within the final track of the album. The episode also explores the lyrical content and the desire for a more meaningful life represented in the song, and teases the upcoming season finale.
Nov 14, 2017 • 34min
S2E14 – 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 @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 7, 2017 • 37min
S2E13 – 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 @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2017 • 38min
S2E12 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 2)
Deep dive into Pusha T's verse in Kanye West's 'Runaway', exploration of ambiguous lyrics, analysis of intricate musical composition, and discussion on Kanye's vocal effects create a compelling narrative on cultural fusion and artistic expression.
Oct 17, 2017 • 37min
S2E11 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 1)
An in-depth analysis of Kanye West's 'Runaway', exploring the iconic piano intro, introspective lyrics, melodic techniques, and emotional depth. The chapter breaks down the composition, discussing Kanye's personal struggles and inner turmoil reflected in the song.
Oct 10, 2017 • 43min
S2E10 – 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 @dissectpodcast. Purchase Dissect merch at dissectpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
