

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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May 15, 2024 • 1h 13min
An Eras Tour Update | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Nora and Nathan check in on the newly revamped Eras Tour setlist. They talk about the new 'Tortured Poets Department' section of the show, and which songs Taylor Swift chose to include (1:00), which songs she decided to cut in order to make room (36:12), and why she might have decided to change up the show even though tickets have already been sold out (48:39).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
‘Radical Optimism’ | Every Single Album: Dua Lipa
Nora and Nathan are here to review and discuss Dua Lipa’s third album, 'Radical Optimism.' They start by talking about their journey with Dua Lipa (2:13). Then they get into the album, starting with what they think the biggest hit is (18:52). During their breakdown of the album, they talk about the best song, what they are cutting, and much more. They wrap up by discussing the collaborators on this album and what the next album appetizer is (1:00:41).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
'The Tortured Poets Department' Wrap-Up, and the Power of 'Espresso' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Guest Sabrina Carpenter, poised to be a pop star, discusses her song 'Espresso.' Nora and Nathan wrap up 'The Tortured Poets Department' and ponder if Taylor Swift albums can still be reviewed. They explore the charts' influence on listening habits and touch on the evolving music industry landscape.

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 22min
The ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Mailbag | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
The Tortured Podcasters Department meets again, this time to open up the mailbag! Nora and Nathan answer a bunch of listener questions about whether their opinion has changed on any songs, what they want to hear next from Taylor, and much more (4:13). Then they answer rapid-fire questions, including one about how they think Taylor will incorporate this album into her tour (59:00).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 21, 2024 • 2h 19min
'The Tortured Poets Department' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
In a deep dive into Taylor Swift's latest album, hosts discuss how the release of bonus tracks reshaped its perception. They ponder whether 'Fortnight' will emerge as a hit and explore Swift’s reflections on fame throughout her lyrics. The charm of hidden easter eggs captivates their attention, while humor and emotional resonance color their analysis of standout tracks. The duo also navigates the complexities of Swift's storytelling, touching on personal struggles and the dynamic artist-fan relationship amidst the whirlwind of content.

Apr 16, 2024 • 43min
What's Coming on 'The Tortured Poets Department'? | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Less than a week away from the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Nora and Nathan talk through some of the burning questions they have about this album. They talk about the five "stages of grief" playlists Taylor Swift released on Apple Music (1:00), what it means that this is most likely a breakup album about Joe Alwyn (13:18), and how this album might sound given that Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner are her main collaborators on it (27:54).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 23min
'Don't Forget Me' | Every Single Album: Maggie Rogers
Nora and Nathan are here to break down the third album from Maggie Rogers, 'Don't Forget Me.' They talk about how the fact that the album was written over the course of five days impacted its sound (1:00), how she's moved away from the electronic sounds of 'Heard It In A Past Life' and toward the sounds of Linda Rondstadt and Sheryl Crow (32:05), and how her friendships play a major role on this record (48:01).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
‘Deeper Well’ | Every Single Album: Kacey Musgraves
Nora and Nathan take a look at Kacey Musgraves's sixth album, ‘Deeper Well.’ They start by talking about where they think Kacey is at in her career before getting into the album. They go through all the songs, talking about which were their favorites and least favorites (19:30), and at the end, they talk about what they are looking for from Kacey in the future.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 49min
'Cowboy Carter' | Every Single Album: Beyoncé
'Cowboy Carter' is here, marking Beyonce's foray into country music—or has she been here all along? Nora and Nathan talk about the breadth of this 27-song album (1:00), the array of influences that Beyoncé pulled from for this project (39:13), and some of their favorite and least favorite songs (1:09:46).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024 • 50min
It's Pop Girl Spring! | Every Single Album
With everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Dua Lipa releasing albums this spring, Nora and Nathan are coming together to discuss them all. They talk about why we may be seeing this flux in album releases (1:00), what Taylor's been up to ahead of the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department' (24:03), and the bonus tracks on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts (Spilled)' (31:35).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices