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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'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
Thursday · 1 hr 12 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 23 · 1 hr 16 min
'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 16 · 1 hr
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 7 · 1 hr 2 min
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
July 1 · 1 hr
'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
June 25 · 59 min
A Post-Olivia Mailbag and Taylor Swift Enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Nora and Nathan discuss Taylor Swift's induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and what the speech she gave during the ceremony reveals about her songwriting process (1:00). Then they answer some lingering questions about Olivia Rodrigo's album 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' including where this lands her in the Grammy contention conversation (27:54) and if "expectations" could be the song of the summer (43:21). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 18 · 1 hr 7 min
'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' | Every Single Album: Olivia Rodrigo
Nora and Nathan break down the third studio album from Olivia Rodrigo, 'You Seem Prrety Sad for a Girl So in Love.' They talk about why this record represents such a pivotal moment in her career (1:00), the heavy 80's and 90's rock influences that are present throughout (33:36), and what songs represent evolvement for Rodrigo versus ones that feel like a retrace of her older catalog (59:39). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 13 · 1 hr 24 min
New Music Corner: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Charli XCX
Nora and Nathan catch up on some of the new music that was released while they were out. Including: the song Taylor Swift did for 'Toy Story 5' (22:25), the latest single off of Olivia Rodrigo's forthcoming album 'You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' (39:33), the first single off of Gracie Abrams' new album (43:37), Charli XCX teasing her "rock" era (51:54), and MUNA's newest album, 'Dancing on the Wall' (1:00:50). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 11 · 1 hr 8 min
Album Swap: 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson and 'Not a Pretty Girl' by Ani DiFranco
Nora and Nathan are back with another album swap. First up, 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson, an album defined by her hit "Pieces of Me" and a lot of aughts-era angst (1:00). Then, Ani DiFranco's 'Not A Pretty Girl,' a '90s feminist icon who used her press-on nails to create the record's unique percussive sound (49:24). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22 · 1 hr 28 min
Mailbag: The Summer Touring Landscape, Taylor Swift Wedding Watch, and What's on Our Summer Playlist
Nora and Nathan open up the mailbag and answer questions about why so many artists are now selling tickets for their tours before their albums are out (1:00), whether or not Harry Styles will get an invite to Taylor Swift's wedding (23:03), and what songs have stuck with them throughout the year (39:37). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14 · 1 hr 12 min
Kacey Musgraves's 'Middle of Nowhere' and the State of Country Pop Girls
Nora and Nathan talk about some of the pop music news that came out of this week's Met Gala (1:00) and Olivia Rodrigo's appearance on 'SNL' (8:20). Then they talk about the newest album from Kacey Musgraves, 'Middle of Nowhere,' and where she fits in amongst other female country artists like Megan Moroney and Ella Langley right now (13:25). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7 · 1 hr
Taylor Swift's Songwriting and Noah Kahan's 'The Great Divide'
Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift being selected by the New York Times as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters and the interview she gave on her songwriting to accompany the feature (1:00). Then they talk about Noah Kahan's second studio album, 'The Great Divide', and how the singer continues to represent his home state of Vermont in his music (34:33) and where he has grown as a singer-songwriter compared to his first album (53:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 30 · 1 hr 20 min
Coachella Weekend 2, Olivia Rodrigo's New Single, and Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World'
Nora and Nathan talk about some of the last bits of news out of Coachella Weekend 2 including Justin Bieber bringing up Billie Eilish as his "One Less Lonely Girl" (1:00) and Sabrina Carpenter bringing up Madonna to perform "Like A Prayer" (15:54). Then they talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new single "Drop Dead" and what it tells us about her forthcoming album (23:48). Finally, they cover Holly Humberstone's second album 'Cruel World' (48:37). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 23 · 1 hr 24 min
Favorite Moments From Coachella Weekend 1
Nora and Nathan break down all of their favorite (and least favorite) moments from the first weekend of Coachella, from Geese covering "Baby" by Justin Bieber (3:38) to Justin Bieber (sort of) performing "Baby" (15:45). And of course, they get into Sabrina Carpenter's maximalist headlining performance, which was basically a stage play (32:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 16 · 59 min
'Sexistential' | Every Single Album: Robyn
Nora and Nathan take a surprisingly delightful journey through Robyn's first album in 8 years, 'Sexistential.' They talk about the record's short, but efficient runtime of just 29 minutes (1:00), some of the wackier lyrics from the title track (16:17), and her specific brand of auteur-pop (32:42). Before they go, they quickly talk about the news that Olivia Rodrigo will be releasing her third album in a couple weeks (46:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 9 · 1 hr 2 min
'This Music May Contain Hope' | Every Single Album: RAYE
Nora and Nathan break down 'This Music May Contain Hope,' the second album from British breakout star RAYE. They talk about the frequent comparisons she gets to fellow British pop singer Olivia Dean and if they're fair (1:00), the many genres she explores throughout this record, from jazz to house music (9:58), and how throughout it all her music is powered by her incredible voice (33:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 3 · 1 hr 14 min
Album Swap: 'The Spirit Room' by Michelle Branch vs. 'So' by Peter Gabriel
It's time for some listening homework. Nora and Nathan each gave each other an album that has been meaningful to them in developing their musical taste. First up, Michelle Branch's 2001 album 'The Spirit Room,' an alt-rock album important to Zillenial women everywhere (1:00). Next, Peter Gabriel's 1986 album 'So', an album that soundtracked the '80s (38:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 27 · 1 hr 10 min
Harry Styles on ‘SNL,’ New Music From Kacey Musgraves, and New Music Rumors From Olivia Rodrigo
Nora and Nathan talk about Harry's double-duty performance as both host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last week (1:00) and how they're feeling about his latest album, being two weeks removed (16:25). Then they talk about the new single "Dry Spell" from Kacey Musgraves and what could be to come on her next album (33:40), before decoding all of the rumors we have gotten about Olivia Rodrigo's soon-to-be–announced third album (41:42). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 20 · 50 min
A Post–'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' Mailbag
We're not ready to stop discoing. Nora and Nathan open the mailbag and answer your lingering questions about Harry Styles's new album, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' They talk about their favorite songs a week from release (1:00), who would have made the most sense as a feature on this record (33:09), and whether or not they've figured out what "baby sleeping upon a candy bar" means (40:58). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 13 · 57 min

Every Single Album

'Music, Fashion, Film' | Every Single Album: Charil xcx

'Daughter From Hell' | Every Single Album: Gracie Abrams

'Confessions II' | Every Single Album: Madonna

Taylor Swift Is Married!

Taylor Swift Wedding Watch. Plus, New Releases From Gracie Abrams, Phoebe Bridgers, and Charli XCX.

'Dancing on the Wall' | Every Single Album: MUNA

A Post-Olivia Mailbag and Taylor Swift Enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame

'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' | Every Single Album: Olivia Rodrigo

New Music Corner: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Charli XCX

Album Swap: 'Autobiography' by Ashlee Simpson and 'Not a Pretty Girl' by Ani DiFranco

Mailbag: The Summer Touring Landscape, Taylor Swift Wedding Watch, and What's on Our Summer Playlist

Kacey Musgraves's 'Middle of Nowhere' and the State of Country Pop Girls

Taylor Swift's Songwriting and Noah Kahan's 'The Great Divide'

Coachella Weekend 2, Olivia Rodrigo's New Single, and Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World'

Favorite Moments From Coachella Weekend 1

'Sexistential' | Every Single Album: Robyn

'This Music May Contain Hope' | Every Single Album: RAYE

Album Swap: 'The Spirit Room' by Michelle Branch vs. 'So' by Peter Gabriel

Harry Styles on ‘SNL,’ New Music From Kacey Musgraves, and New Music Rumors From Olivia Rodrigo

A Post–'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' Mailbag