Perfect Song: Radiohead’s ‘Let Down’ with Cole Cuchna

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🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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We all know the vibe of Radiohead’s iconic 1997 album OK Computer: paranoia, anxiety, isolation. There are several bangers scattered throughout, like Karma Police and No Surprises. But which song feels the most perfect? Cole Cuchna of Dissect joins Yasi to break down his choice rooted in musical technicality and evocative artistic expression. CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Cole Cuchna @turangalila_ host of Dissect Producer: Liz Sánchez Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know the first half of Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morrell and the Big Stepers is a mirror image of its second half?
0:06.1	And that this mirror symbolizes how each human being is a reflection of the whole of humanity?
0:11.2	Hi, I'm Kolkushina and these are the kinds of concepts I discuss on Dissect,
0:15.4	a podcast that examines the lyrics, music, and meaning of one album per season, one song per episode.
0:21.0	The newest season of Dissect is breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale track by track,
0:25.3	and it's available to watch or listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:34.0	What's with this band anyway?
0:37.2	I don't get it. Can you please explain?
0:40.3	Wait, like, Bansplain?
0:44.3	Never heard this band in my life.
0:48.3	Oh, you haven't? I love that. Really? Why?
0:51.3	Yeah, I love this song. Oh, I don't know that one.
0:56.3	Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplain.
0:59.1	I really hate this band.
1:00.5	Whatever, I'm their biggest fan.
1:02.8	Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplain.
1:09.0	Bansplain!
1:10.7	Hello and welcome to Bansplane. I am your host, Yossi Selleck.
1:16.1	This is usually a show where I invite an expert guest on to help me explain a cult band or iconic artist, but today's episode is a little different.
1:22.7	Today's episode is about one perfect song, and that song is Letdown by Radiohead.
1:33.9	You guys, my guest today, what a treat, one of July, what a pleasure.
1:38.0	My colleague, gorgeous head of hair, repeat bandsplain guest, world's foremost radiohead lover,
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