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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 165 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".

  • Nine Inch Nails – Hurt
    8.9/10165 votes
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    #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

  • R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
    8.6/10193 votes
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    #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

  • The Killers – When You Were Young
    7.9/10100 votes
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    #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

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
    7.8/10128 votes
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    #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

  • Dua Lipa – Love Again
    7.4/1096 votes
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    #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

  • Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz
    7.2/1058 votes
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    #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

  • Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
    7.1/1095 votes
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    #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

  • Ty Dolla $ign – LA
    6.4/1074 votes
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    #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