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The Worst Episodes of Song Exploder

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The Worst Episodes of Song Exploder

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  1. Background image for Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
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    #1 - Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

    S1:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Ty Dolla $ign – LA
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    #2 - Ty Dolla $ign – LA

    S1:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Killers – When You Were Young
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    #3 - The Killers – When You Were Young

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Nine Inch Nails – Hurt
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    #4 - Nine Inch Nails – Hurt

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz
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    #5 - Natalia Lafourcade – Hasta la Raíz

    S2:E4

    After stepping back from stardom, Natalia Lafourcade rediscovers her roots, which are planted deep in Veracruz and the rhythm of huapango folk music.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

    S1:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Dua Lipa – Love Again
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    #8 - Dua Lipa – Love Again

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive" is the worst rated episode of "Song Exploder". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ty Dolla $ign – LA".