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Every Single Album

The Ringer

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are two pop music enthusiasts. Together, they break down every single album from some of your favorite stars, like Taylor Swift, Adele, and Harry Styles. Topics include favorite collaborators, track five meanings, where these artists get their inspiration, and more.

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Friday · 1 hr 15 min
Album Swap: Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Emotion' and U2's 'The Joshua Tree'
We're back with Album Swap. First up, Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Emotion,' the follow-up to her smash hit "Call Me Maybe" that shows an artist trying to find her footing and avoid the one-hit-wonder allegations (1:00). Next, U2's 'The Joshua Tree,' a quintessential dad album led by Bono, who may be one of our best rock singers ever (45:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Chappell Roan, Come Back; We Miss You. Plus, Jay-Z's Super Bowl Headliner and More Taylor Swift Discourse.
Nora and Nathan break down some pop music news and notes from this week, including Nathan's experience at Chappell Roan's Super Graphic Spectacular benefit concert and when the pop star may be returning for her second album (1:00), the news that Jay-Z has picked himself to headline LXI (16:06), and Taylor Swift being inducted into yet another Songwriters Hall of Fame (27:03). Then they wrap up their thoughts on Nora's ranking of every single Taylor Swift song (37:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 22 · 1 hr 25 min
Ranking Every Single Taylor Swift Song
It's official: Taylor Swift has been in our lives for 20 years. To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the release of Swift's first album, 'Taylor Swift,' Nora ranked every single song from the pop star—and Nathan had some thoughts. They talk about their own respective top 10s (1:00), whether or not "Christmas Tree Farm" was ranked high enough (16:44), and why you should never trust a Swift song with a single exclamation point in the title (34:09). Read the full ranking here. And drop your top ten favorite Swift songs in the comments below! Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 16 · 1 hr
WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA | Every Single Album: Slayyyter
Break out your beat up Chanels, it's time to talk about Slayyyter and her new-ish album, 'WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.' Nora and Nathan talk about this year's breakout pop star and her initial breakout on the festival circuit (1:00), the intense hyper-pop sounds she's playing with (16:00), and whether or not Slayyyter is poised to break through to another level of stardom (27:40). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 8 · 56 min
Live Music Is So Good Right Now!
Nora and Nathan give some final thoughts on 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' and Taylor's appearance on 'SNL' with Dakota Johnson (1:00). Then Nora recaps a run of live shows she's been to recently, including the phone-free Phoebe Bridgers show (27:31), the short and sweet Audrey Hobert show (38:19), and the millennial-core Robyn show (45:31). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 30 · 1 hr 22 min
'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
'The Life of a Showgirl' isn't over yet. Nora and Nathan break down the four bonus tracks we got in 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' and talk about why Taylor might have chosen to release the songs now (1:00), the highs and lows of these bonus tracks (13:42), and what could come next for Taylor now that this era is officially over (45:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 24 · 1 hr 1 min
Taylor Swift Is Ready for an 'Encore.' Plus, Miley Cyrus's 'Bass Persuades'
We have been cl0wned. After dropping a series of obscure clues, Taylor Swift revealed that she is releasing an expanded edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on Friday called 'Encore,' featuring four bonus tracks. Nora and Nathan speculate as to why she's deciding to release bonus tracks after saying that 'Life of a Showgirl' would only be 12 songs (1:00), and talk about some of their favorite bonus tracks that Swift has released in the past (30:58). Then they talk about the latest album from Miley Cyrus, 'Bass Persuades,' and the two sold-out shows she'll be playing at the Hollywood Bowl (37:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 17 · 59 min
The Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Situation, Taylor Swift at the Emmys, and Harry Styles Extends Together, Together
Nora and Nathan discuss Macklemore getting removed as an opener from Ed Sheeran's tour after the rapper said "free Palestine" during his set and the fallout that has happened since (1:00). Then they try to decode Taylor Swift's appearance in an 'SVU' Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay and what it may mean for new music from her (33:08) before talking about Harry Styles announcing that he's extending his Together, Together tour and also maybe announcing his retirement (46:23). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 10 · 1 hr 13 min
'FutureSex/LoveSounds' | Every Single Album: Justin Timberlake
Let's go back to 2006. A time of flip phones and 'The Hills'—and when Justin Timberlake was at the pinnacle of his powers. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Nora and Nathan revisit Timberlake's hit album, 'FutureSex/LoveSounds.' They talk about how the pop star has evolved over the past two decades (1:00), the monster hits Timberlake had in "SexyBack" and "What Goes Around" (25:16), and why Timberlake is one of the few artists who could pull off this album (40:02). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 3 · 1 hr 9 min
Daisy Chain Fields, Harry Styles's MSG Residency Begins, and Checking In With the Rest of the 1D Boys
Nora and Nathan check in with some of the major summer concert moments happening right now, including Olivia Rodrigo at Daisy Chain Fields (1:00) and Harry Styles beginning his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden (21:44). Then they break down recent releases from the rest of the One Direction boys: Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn (52:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 1 hr 13 min
Ella Langley Dominates, Taylor Swift at the Grammy Museum, and Noah Kahan Vs. Stella Lefty
Nora and Nathan hit on a grab-bag of summer pop news, including Ella Langley's continued domination of the charts with her song "Choosing Texas" (1:45), Taylor Swift's Q&A and performance at the Grammy Museum (35:43), and Noah Kahan receiving a retroactive writing credit on the Stella Lefty song "Boston" after his team called out the similarities to his song "Stick Season" (52:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 20 · 1 hr 34 min
'Lost Weekend' | Every Single Album: Phoebe Bridgers
After a six-year hiatus from solo music, Phoebe Bridgers is back with her third studio album, 'Lost Weekend.' Nora and Nathan talk about the raw and honest themes explored on this album, including mortality and fame (1:00); the who's who of the indie music scene that Bridgers pulled in to help her make this record (39:58); and why this album is in the running for their favorite new release of the year (54:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 52 min
'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass' | Every Single Album: Role Model
It's time to talk about Role Model, one of the newest pop boys on the scene. Nora and Nathan break down the second studio album from Mr. Role (Mr. Model? Tucker Pillsbury?) and talk about the easy listening and familiar sounds on 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass' (1:00), the ’70s rock references throughout the record (16:52), an, of course, the Dakota Johnson cameo (37:36). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 6 · 59 min
'Petal' | Every Single Album: Ariana Grande
Nora and Nathan talk about 'petal,' the eighth studio album from Ariana Grande. They discuss the recent public discourse surrounding the singer's body and her decision to step away from public life after her tour ends (1:00), how this album is really about her relationship with fame and fans (25:41), and the highlights from this album, including "stay," "oh well," and "big feelings" (31:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 30 · 1 hr 12 min
'Music, Fashion, Film' | Every Single Album: Charil xcx
Charli xcx is back with her first studio album post-'Brat.' Nora and Nathan break down 'Music, Fashion, Film' and talk about how the success of the brat era shaped this record (1:00), the more experimental moments on this album in songs like "Card Declined" and "No One Lasts Forever" (27:43), and the themes of fame and insecurity that this album touches on (42:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 1 hr 16 min
'Daughter From Hell' | Every Single Album: Gracie Abrams
Nora and Nathan break down the third studio album from Gracie Abrams. They talk about how the singles—"Hit the Wall" and "Look at My Life"—differ sonically from the rest of the album (1:00), the obvious Aaron Dessner and "folklore" sound on many of the tracks (22:22), and whether or not this album is missing Abrams's past writing partner Audrey Hobert (44:30). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr
'Confessions II' | Every Single Album: Madonna
Everyone get to the dance floor—Nathan and Nora are breaking down 'Confessions II,' Madonna's follow-up to her iconic 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor.' They talk about whether this album is a nostalgia play or something fresh (1:00), how the dance-heavy first half of the album differs from the more introspective second half (23:42), and some of their favorite Madonna songs of all time (42:54). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 7 · 1 hr 2 min
Taylor Swift Is Married!
It's a love story baby, just say yes! Taylor Swift is married (and Travis Kelce was there too). Nora and Nathan break down all of the details that have trickled out from the last weekend's wedding. They talk about who made the guest list from Fergie to NFL commentator Dean Blandino (1:00), the news that Jonathan Anderson of Christian Dior designed Swift's wedding dress (19:47), and how Swift and Kelce managed to pull of an event that was private, but not secret (31:09). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr
Taylor Swift Wedding Watch. Plus, New Releases From Gracie Abrams, Phoebe Bridgers, and Charli XCX.
Nora and Nathan talk about all of the rumors swirling around Taylor Swift's impending wedding, including how many people are on the guest list (1:00) and whether or not there is a castle being built inside Madison Square Garden for the event (7:54). Then they talk about some new releases from Gracie Abrams (28:29), Phoebe Bridgers (41:20), and Charli XCX (51:40). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25 · 59 min
'Dancing on the Wall' | Every Single Album: MUNA
We think MUNA should be a bigger artist. Nora and Nathan break down the fourth album from the indie pop band MUNA. They talk about songs where artists like The 1975, Stevie Nicks, and Don Henley are present (15:42), the breakout hit of "Eastside Girls" (25:38), and where the first half of the album differs from the second (39:45). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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