
Analyzing the music and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode. Join host Cole Cuchna as he dives deep into albums by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Radiohead, Beyonce, Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and more. Let's Dissect.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Dissect's Cole Cuchna is joined by friends Camden Ostrander and Margeaux Labat to discuss their favorite music of 2025, including...
Favorite Musical Moments (04:09)
Favorite "Underground" Albums (13:09)
Favorite Albums of the Year (31:20)
Favori... more
The LSS crew is back with a year-end draft to celebrate the quarter-century mark in music. Cole, Charles, and Justin draft songs across five different categories: Best Song, Worst Song, One-Hit Wonder, Moment Maker, and Personal Favorite.
Who won t... more
Clipse’s Let God Sort ’Em Out is Dissect’s pick for Best Rap Album of 2025. In this episode, we break down 10 of the most mind-blowing bars from the project, line by line, decoding the layers of wordplay, cultural references, and religious symbolism ... more
From Rakim to Kendrick Lamar, this is the story of hip-hop’s obsession with numbers.
Dissect's Cole Cuchna breaks down the evolution of “number bars” - a lyrical tradition where rappers use math, numeric sequences, and wordplay to showcase technical... more
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Love this in depth into great music. Hope Rosalias Lux will be next!
Amazing podcast. I hope you do more Radiohead in the future!
This podcast is amazing! Appreciate the way you analyze and describe the potential intention of the music companied with the lyrics. I too believe this new Rosalia album is a masterpiece, lovely to hear things I’ve thought of and learn new ideas on the meaning. This industry is saturated with so much music, it’s refreshing to hear an art piece that has so much human love and attention to it. Thank you for sharing your initial thoughts!
God I love this podcast so much
The best hip hop music podcast
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Focused on in-depth analysis of musical albums, the content explores the intricate meanings and artistic elements of each featured piece. With a notable emphasis on artists like Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, and Radiohead, it seeks to unravel the layers of storytelling and emotional depth in their music. Each season covers an album comprehensively, examining its context, themes, and cultural significance, which can be particularly appealing for those interested in the artist's narrative or the evolution of hip-hop and other genres. The analysis often combines personal reflections, historical perspectives, and artistic critique, offering a unique blend that resonates with both casual listeners and dedicated music aficionados.
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