The BEST episodes of Song Exploder
Every episode of Song Exploder ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. 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.
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8.06
52 votes
#2 - 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.
7.77
48 votes
#3 - 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?
7.75
40 votes
7.46
26 votes
#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.
7.24
34 votes
#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.