Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard, two music superfans, examine the careers of some of our most iconic pop stars by going through every single one of their albums. They've covered Taylor Swift, from her self-titled debut to the rerelease of ‘Fearless,’ and up next is her 2021 rerelease of ‘Red.’ After that will be Adele, starting with ‘30’ and following with her three other iconic albums. Along the way, Nora and Nathan will talk about the impact and legacies of each album, search out Easter eggs, and assess the albums’ impacts on the music industry.
The Every Single Album podcast is an absolute gem for music enthusiasts, particularly those who are fans of Taylor Swift and other pop artists. From the very first episode, I was hooked and couldn't stop listening. The hosts, Nora and Nathan, have an infectious chemistry that keeps me engaged throughout each episode. As a well-informed Swiftie, I thought I knew everything there was to know about Taylor's music, but this podcast proved me wrong. The deep dives into Taylor's albums were incredibly informative, and I learned so much about her songwriting process, the themes in her music, and the behind-the-scenes stories of each album. Not only did the hosts provide insightful analysis, but they also added clips of the songs to enhance the listening experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diverse range of artists that they cover. While their focus may be on Taylor Swift, they've also done episodes on Olivia Rodrigo and Adele, providing their unique perspectives on these artists' discographies. Nora and Nathan's knowledge and expertise in both music production and the music industry shine through in every episode. They delve into not only the sonic elements of each album but also explore the writing styles and business strategies behind them. This multifaceted approach makes for an incredibly enlightening listening experience.
However, there are a couple of minor drawbacks to this podcast. Firstly, there were instances where it felt like Nora dominated the conversation and didn't leave enough space for Nathan to fully share his thoughts or insights. It would be great to hear more from him as his background in the music industry adds an extra layer of depth to the discussions. Additionally, while it's understandable that they primarily focus on popular pop artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Adele due to listener demand, it would be exciting for them to explore lesser-known or indie artists in future episodes.
In conclusion, The Every Single Album podcast is a must-listen for any fan of pop music. Nora and Nathan's infectious chemistry, in-depth analysis, and extensive music expertise make for a captivating listening experience. Whether you're a diehard fan or a curious newcomer, this podcast will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the artists they cover. The future looks bright for this podcast, and I can't wait to hear their reactions and breakdowns of Taylor Swift's re-recordings and other artists' discographies in the coming episodes.
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With 'Younger Now,' Miley Cyrus debuted a softer side of herself after 'Bangerz' and 'Dead Petz.' Nora and Nathan talk about why this album should work in theory but doesn't quite get there (1:00), the breakout hit of "Malibu" (29:28), and which song Nathan believes Taylor Swift might have been influenced by (38:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
During the 2015 VMAs, Miley Cyrus surprise-dropped her strange and experimental new album, 'Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz' on SoundCloud. Nora and Nathan discuss songs like "Dooo It!" and "BB Talk" (1:00), Miley's work with Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne on this record (34:32), and the deeper emotional themes that are running just under the surface of a lot of these songs (51:14). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about one of the most divisive Miley Cyrus albums: 'Bangerz.' They discuss the lasting cultural impact of Miley's 2013 VMAs performance with Robin Thicke (1:00), whether "We Can't Stop" or "Wrecking Ball" is the better song (20:22), and the major hip-hop influences on this album (39:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With 'Can't Be Tamed,' Miley Cyrus is yet again trying to break away from the Disney stronghold, but not quite able to do it. Nora and Nathan discuss her last album released under Disney. They talk about her biggest hit from this era, which isn't actually on this album (1:00); how her voice is masked on a lot of the songs (24:00); and the synth-pop influences that are starting to leak into her music (43:14). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With ‘Breakout,' Miley Cyrus took her first step away from being "Hannah Montana" and toward being "Miley Cyrus." Nora and Nathan discuss this album, which she released when she was just 15 years old (1:00). They talk of hits like "Seven Things" and "Breakout" (28:48), her power ballad about global warming called "Wake Up America" (40:46), and which songs best telegraphed where her career was heading (1:01:45). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To kick off their Miley Cyrus series, Nora and Nathan are of course getting started with Hannah Montana. They cover all of the music Cyrus released up to her album 'Breakout' in 2008, including 'Hannah Montana,' 'Hannah Montana 2,' 'Meet Miley Cyrus,' and 'Hannah Montana The Movie.' First, they talk about Cyrus's origins on the show 'Hannah Montana' and how that later shaped her career (1:00), the power of her voice from a young age, showcased on songs like "The Climb" (30:12), and the songs that foreshadowed the rock music she would release at a later time (1:05:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down Lucy Dacus's fourth album, 'Forever Is a Feeling.' They discuss how the fame of boygenius affected the rollout of and expectations for this record (1:00), fellow boygenius member Julien Baker's influence on these songs (36:21), and the mix of grunge and classical elements that is present throughout (42:20). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about the Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco coproduction: ‘I Said I Love You First.' They discuss the undeniable hit off this album, "Call Me When You Break Up" (1:00), the evolution of Selena's career as a pop star (33:46), and where exactly Benny Blanco fits in to all of this (42:59). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about a slew of new music that has been released, including HAIM's "Relationships" (5:26), Chappell Roan's long-awaited "The Giver" (21:25), Jennie's debut solo album 'Ruby' (39:45), and the latest single from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's forthcoming album, ‘Sunset Blvd' (54:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan's paws are up as they get ready to break down Lady Gaga's newest album, ‘Mayhem.' They talk about the many times that Gaga self-references throughout this record (1:00), the song "How Bad Do U Want Me" (which sounds like it could have come straight from Taylor Swift's ‘1989') (28:18), and what could come next for Gaga now that she's returned to her pop roots (54:00). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan try to figure out whether Tate McRae is so close to stardom on her new album, 'So Close to What.' They talk about the all-star production team behind this album, which included Ryan Tedder and Amy Allen (1:00); some of their favorite songs on this record, including "Greenlight" and "Sports Car" (22:55); and what sets McRae apart from other pop stars at the moment (32:21). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about all of the musical performances that happened as part of the 'SNL50' celebrations over the weekend (1:00) and speculate as to why Taylor and Travis might have been absent from the event (30:19). Then, they talk about the new songs that Sabrina Carpenter released as part of the 'Short n' Sweet' deluxe album (31:57) before talking about a couple new releases from Selena Gomez and Addison Rae (51:19). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about everything music from the Super Bowl, including: Taylor Swift's time at the event and whether or not Travis Kelce might retire soon (1:21), Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance and how it compared to past halftime shows (30:00), and Lady Gaga's pre-game performance on Bourbon Street (44:51). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan get into all their winners and losers from the Grammys, including Taylor Swift's very fun night of winning by not winning, Chappell Roan's and Charli XCX's performances, Kendrick Lamar reigning supreme, Beyoncé's big win, and so much more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Sasha Ashall and Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag and make some final predictions for next week's Grammys. They talk about what might happen if Beyoncé once again loses out on Album of the Year (1:00), discuss which category they think has the most potential for an upset (28:14), and make some final predictions for who will win the big four categories (47:18). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about whether there is any validity to the rumors that Beyoncé is getting ready for a ‘Cowboy Carter' tour (1:00); Drake's lawsuit against his own record label, Universal Music Group, for promoting Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him (21:32); and some upcoming spring album releases from JADE, Lucy Dacus, and Addison Rae (41:47). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about Beyoncé's Christmas halftime show, dubbed the "Beyoncé Bowl," and whether the first live performance of 'Cowboy Carter' will be enough to secure it Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then they catch up on some other pop news from the past week, including a scaled-back Grammys ceremony after the L.A. wildfires (24:59) and Heidi Montag's album 'Superficial' going no. 1 on iTunes after she lost her home in the Palisades fire (39:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nathan talks about why attending the Billie Eilish concert made him believe that she will win Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then, Nora and Nathan each draft a team of five artists that they think will have a big 2025. They talk about artists like Renee Rapp (31:27), JADE (45:52), The Marías (1:10:22), and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After almost two years, 149 shows, and 51 cities, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has officially come to a close. Nora and Nathan talk about the cultural impact of this tour and what it did for Swift's star status (1:00), discuss what may come next for the singer now that she has some more free time on her hands (17:27), and award some superlatives, including best celebrity guest (43:45) and favorite surprise songs (51:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan count down their five favorite albums from this year in pop music. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about a mix of pop music news from the week, including the end of the U.S. leg of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour (1:00), the news that Beyoncé will perform at the halftime show during a Christmas Day NFL game and whether this is the start of her Grammy campaign (25:44), and Gracie Abrams's first top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100, "That's So True," and why fans seem to be connecting with this song (50:07). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan discuss the news that Chappell Roan is parting ways with her management and what might be coming next for the artist after a very busy summer (1:00); the muted reaction to Lady Gaga's newest single, "Disease" (23:52); and what we can learn about Taylor Swift from the way she dresses (40:17). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan discuss the nominations for the 2025 Grammys that were announced today. They talk about whether this is the year that Beyoncé will finally win Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter' (1:00), make predictions for the rest of the big four awards—Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist (14:54)—and discuss some of the notable snubs this year, including Charli XCX for Song of the Year and Jack Antonoff for Producer of the Year (32:43). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down Halsey's intensely personal album 'The Great Impersonator.' They discuss the rollout for this and whether or not it needed to be a concept album (1:00), how Halsey's health struggles inspired many of the songs on this record (22:42), and what comes next for the artist after she thought that this could be the last album she would ever make (49:16). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producers: Kaya McMullen and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nathan talks about his experience watching Joni Mitchell perform at the Joni Jam (1:00). Then he and Nora discuss all the news that came out of Taylor Swift's three Miami shows, including her giving Dave Portnoy a letter and debuting a new Reputation bodysuit (12:37). Finally, they take a moment to remember Liam Payne, the One Direction member who passed away last week (40:22). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan break down Charli XCX's 'Brat' remix album and how it's "brat and it's completely different but also still brat." They talk about the collaborators that Charli chose to work with on this, like ‘The 1975' and Ariana Grande (1:00), why this album offers an interesting glance into the future of music (19:38), and how this record caps off one of the best album rollouts of the year (32:54). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan cover some of the news floating around the pop music world this week, including Tate McRae's most recent single release and what she needs to do to break through in popularity (1:00), Lady Gaga's 'Harlequin' album that she released in companion with 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and what might be coming on her next album (26:32), and Charli XCX's upcoming 'Brat' remix album (46:34). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about Chappell Roan's last minute decision to drop out of the All Things Go festival, as well as some of the other standout performances from the concert series (1:00). Plus, they discuss Sabrina Carpenter kicking off her Short n' Sweet tour (32:37) and speculate as to where Taylor Swift might be after not being seen out in public for the past few weeks (44:00). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Katy Perry's latest album, '143,' is looking like the late-career comeback that wasn't. Nora and Nathan talk about why this album has failed so badly (1:00), the rote production and lyrics on songs like 'GIMME GIMME' and 'ARTIFICIAL' (20:27), and where Perry goes from here (28:05). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With ‘Teenage Dream,' Katy Perry became the first artist since Michael Jackson to have an album with five no. 1 singles. Nora and Nathan talk about the massive highs on this album, including “Last Friday Night,” “California Gurls,” and “Firework” (1:00); the massive lows such as “Peacock” and “Hummingbird Heartbeat” (41:04); and where Katy Perry's career went after the huge success of this record (59:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris this week and speculate as to why she chose this timing to do it (1:00). Then they discuss the 2024 VMA's, including the event basically revolving around Swift (27:56) and the performances from Katy Perry, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter (37:30). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As a capstone to Pop Girl Summer, Sabrina Carpenter's new album, 'Short n' Sweet,' is here. Nora and Nathan talk about the wit and playfulness that runs throughout this album (1:00); how Carpenter is trying out a variety of sounds on this album, from R&B to yacht rock (26:21); and some of their favorite lyrics off an album with an array to choose from (41:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about the news and surprises that came out of Taylor Swift's final slate of European shows in London (1:00). Then they turn to Post Malone's first foray into country music: F-1 Trillion. They discuss how the rapper came to the genre (15:29), how seemingly every big name in country has a feature on this album (36:32), and their favorite and least favorite tracks on the record (55:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan cover a range of pop music news from the last few weeks, including Charli XCX's star-studded birthday party (1:00), who made it onto Barack Obama's annual summer playlist (17:16), why Katy Perry got in trouble with Spain because of the music video for her second single "Lifetimes" (23:45), and the Eras Tour shows that got canceled in Vienna (35:11). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After having the two songs of the summer in "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up to release 'Short n' Sweet.' So first, Nora and Nathan go back to her album 'Emails I Can't Send.' They talk about her transition from a "lowercase pop girl" to an "uppercase pop girl" (1:00), her drama with Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett that led to songs like "Skin" and "Because I Liked a Boy" (29:54), and what they anticipate from her with this next album (41:53). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a spring and summer that has been dominated by female artists, Nora and Nathan talk about some of the male artists that have managed to break through on the charts: Post Malone, Zach Bryan, and Eminem. They discuss Post Malone's forthcoming country album and what it tells us about the evolution of Nashville's music scene (1:00), Zach Bryan's 'The Great American Bar Scene' and his rebellion against the music industry (27:16), and Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)' and whether the rapper has the capacity to shock anymore (53:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag to answer a few questions about our year in pop music so far. They make some predictions about who will win the Big Four Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year) (1:00), discuss Kamala Harris's campaign's adoption of "brat summer" (26:47), and debate whether Taylor Swift will rerelease 'Taylor Swift' and 'Reputation' before the end of the Eras Tour (59:22). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan talk about the new Katy Perry single 'Woman's World' within the context of her career (1:00) and why this new song feels so oblivious to the current moment (19:24). Then they discuss Camilla Cabello's new album 'C, XOXO,' which has not one but two Drake features (36:43) and ultimately falls flat (46:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan each draft and discuss their 10 favorite songs from all of the pop albums that they've talked about this spring and summer, including 'The Tortured Poets Department,' 'Brat,' 'Cowboy Carter,' 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,' and 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.' Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan discuss the second studio album from Gracie Abrams: 'The Secret of Us.' They then talk about Taylor Swift's influence on and close relationship with Abrams, as well as whether that's helping or hurting Abrams's music (1:00). Later, they get into how her songs feel the strongest when her lyrics are plain-spoken (39:37), and how, with this album, it seems like Abrams is still trying to find her distinct musical sound (47:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora and Nathan kick off their "brat summer" by talking about Charli XCX's sixth studio album. They talk about how this album differs from her past, more mainstream pop albums (1:00), the inner monologue that is running through many of the songs on this record (31:49), and the narrow palette of sounds she pulled from for these songs (56:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nora talks about her experience at the Eras Tour in Edinburgh, Scotland (1:00). Then, Nora and Nathan talk about the meteoric rise of Chappell Roan and her 2023 album 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.' They discuss how her career took off this summer after opening for Olivia Rodrigo and performing on NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert' (16:05), what happens when an artist with a really passionate fan base breaks into the mainstream (30:59), and how the specificity of her songs turns them into hits (47:43). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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