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“Rhinestone Cowboy” by Madvillain
Our analysis of MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ concludes with its final cut
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“All Caps”/”Great Day” by Madvillain
Our analysis of MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ continues with the iconic track "All Caps" followed by the album’s penultimate cut, "Great Day"
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“Strange Ways”/“Fancy Clown” by Madvillain
We continue our season-long analysis of MF DOOM with a line-by-line dissection of Madvillainy’s "Strange Ways" and "Fancy Clown"
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Dissecting the Genius Strategy of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
"Family Matters," "Meet the Grahams," "The Heart Part 6"—where do we stand after the craziest weekend of the Drake-Kendrick beef? A new episode of ‘Dissect’ breaks it all down.
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Everything You May Have Missed in Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria”
‘Dissect’ breaks down all the hidden disses in K.Dot’s Drake response
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S12E6 - “Figaro” by Madvillain
Our dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ continues with "Figaro"
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S12E5 - “Raid” and “Curls” by Madvillain
Our dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib’s Madvillainy continues with the songs "Raid" and "Curls"
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S12E4 - “Meat Grinder” by Madvillain
Our season-long dissection of MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ continues with its third track, "Meat Grinder"—a complex lyrical odyssey accompanied by an equally impressive beat
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S12E3 - “Accordion” by Madvillain
We begin our season-long analysis of MF DOOM and Madlib’s collaborative classic, ‘Madvillainy,’ with a line-by-line analysis of "Accordion."
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‘Operation: Doomsday’ by MF DOOM
Our dissection of MF DOOM continues with his debut, ‘Operation: Doomsday,’ an album in which DOOM lays the foundation for his multicharacter musical universe
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MF DOOM: A Hero in a Villain’s Mask
Season 12 of ‘Dissect’ celebrates the life and legacy of MF DOOM through a line by line, beat by beat analysis of his art
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Our Favorite Music of 2023
Cole is joined by Dissect cowriter Camden, Justin Sayles, and Charles Holmes to share their favorite music of the year
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Talking Radiohead With Dr. Brad Osborn + Listener Submissions
Dr. Brad Osborn and Cole discuss the infamous ‘In Rainbows’ x ‘OK Computer’ "binary theory," ‘In Rainbows’ Disk 2, and their top five Radiohead albums
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“Videotape” by Radiohead (Season Finale)
We reveal the "secret rhythm" of the piano in "Videotape," give a step-by-step explanation of the stuttering percussion, and discuss the touching lyrics, written from the perspective of a man saying a final goodbye before he dies
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“Jigsaw Falling Into Place” by Radiohead
Cole discusses the song’s odd guitar tuning, chiastic structure, and a potentially very ominous hidden narrative
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“House of Cards” by Radiohead
Cole covers the musical oddities in the track, including Jonny Greenwood’s infamous "coin trick" on guitar and even the rumored dog barks in the background of the verses
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S11E8: “Reckoner” by Radiohead
Our season-long dissection of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ continues with an analysis of "Reckoner," the song Thom Yorke described as the thematic center of the album
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S11E7: “In Rainbows” Title Analysis + Faust Arp
Our season-long dissection of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ continues with an analysis of its title and how its themes have appeared in every song thus far. Then we examine the album’s sixth track, "Faust Arp."
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S11E6: “All I Need” by Radiohead
Our season-long dissection of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ continues with its fifth track, "All I Need"
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S11E5: “Weird Fishes / Arpeggi” by Radiohead
Our season-long dissection of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ continues with its fourth track, "Weird Fishes / Arpeggi"
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“Nude” by Radiohead
Our dissection of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ continues with its third track, "Nude"—a song that took the band over 10 years to get right
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S11E3: “Bodysnatchers” by Radiohead
Our season-long dissection of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ continues with its second track, "Bodysnatchers"—an adrenaline-fueled romp that explores the phenomenon of feeling disconnected from your own body
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“15 Step” by Radiohead
Cole examines the song’s unique asymmetrical time signature, its origins as a "rhythm experiment," the history of the number 15 in Radiohead songs
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Radiohead: ‘In Rainbows’
We begin our season-long dissection of ‘In Rainbows’ with a sweeping biography of the band and its historic run of landmark albums