Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analysis of Kanye West

Blame Game - Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

<p>Warning: There will be tears. Because today Chris and Travis are breaking down Blame Game—the penultimate track on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and quite possibly the saddest song Kanye ever recorded. Chris and Travis go deep in dissecting the fraught on the track, which represents both Kanye's personal struggles with romance, his personal struggles with fame, and his personal struggles with hip hop.</p> <p>If you would like to support the show, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/KanyePodcast">visit our Patreon page</a>.</p>

This is an in-depth-yet-entertaining dive into the lyrics and narrative artistry of Kanye West's music. We go track by track through Ye's discography, revealing the narrative and poetic techniques he uses, tracking his growth as a storyteller, and illuminating the narratives behind each of his albums.

Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analysis of Kanye West

Blame Game - Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Tuesday, 21 November