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May 2019
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Dissecting IGOR with Anthony Fantano

The Ringer
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In this special BONUS episode, Cole talks to Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop) about Tyler, The Creator's IGOR and where the album fits into Tyler's legacy. Then co-host of Watching The Throne Chris Lambert joins Cole for a song by song dissection of IGOR's narrative and the meaning behind the album's title. Follow @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. N ... Show More
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