8.9/10164 votesLoading...#1 - Nine Inch Nails – Hurt
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2020
Broken-down sounds, damaged vocals and naked emotion make a chilling coda to a blockbuster LP as Trent Reznor talks about transforming pain into art.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10191 votesLoading...#2 - R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2020
No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1099 votesLoading...#3 - The Killers – When You Were Young
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/15/2020
Eager to beat the sophomore album slump, the Killers dusted off three chords to capture their desert home of Las Vegas — and mine for pop anthem gold.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10126 votesLoading...#4 - Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2020
In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1095 votesLoading...#5 - Dua Lipa – Love Again
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/15/2020
When a bad breakup spills into the studio, Dua Lipa finds release in high-drama strings, throwback analog synths and memories of her parents' faves.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1057 votesLoading...
#6 - Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2020
After stepping back from stardom, Natalia Lafourcade rediscovers her roots, which are planted deep in Veracruz and the rhythm of huapango folk music.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1094 votesLoading...#7 - Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2020
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.4/1073 votesLoading...#8 - Ty Dolla $ign – LA
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2020
Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Song Exploder
Every episode of Song Exploder ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Song Exploder!
Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Best Episodes Summary
"Nine Inch Nails – Hurt" is the best rated episode of "Song Exploder". It scored 8.9/10 based on 164 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/15/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "R.E.M. – Losing My Religion".