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The Best Episodes of Song Exploder Season 1

Every episode of Song Exploder Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Song Exploder Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Song Exploder Season 1

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.
  1. 8.6/10(196 votes)

    #1 - R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  2. 7.8/10(128 votes)

    #2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

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    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?

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  3. 7.1/10(95 votes)

    #3 - Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

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    Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.

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  4. 6.4/10(74 votes)

    #4 - Ty Dolla $ign – LA

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    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"R.E.M. – Losing My Religion" is the best rated episode of "Song Exploder" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 196 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/2020. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It".