Every Single Album

Nora and Nathan talk with Niall Horan about his forthcoming album 'The Show' and the second single off of it "Meltdown" (1:00). Then they open up the mailbag to answer questions like: Will Taylor Swift release ‘1989 (Taylor's Version)’ soon (20:51)? Which surprise songs have they been most sad to miss on the Eras Tour (1:00:39)? And how do they think Taylor's recent breakup might affect her music...

The Eras Tour is finally here. Nora and Nathan break down the first two nights of Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows in Glendale, Arizona (or should we say Swift City, Era-zona). They talk about which songs they were surprised to see on the set list (1:00), her decision to include only one song from her ‘Speak Now’ album (20:19), and how she’ll maintain a 44-song, three-and-a-half-hour set over the nex...

Nora and Nathan talk about Taylor Swift's recently announced 52-date stadium tour and how she'll possibly fit her catalogue of songs into one show (1:00). Then, they each build their ideal setlist (21:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A little over a week out from the release of 'Midnights,' Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard answer a few more questions about the album. They talk about which songs they have changed their opinions on the most (1:55), whether this could be considered a concept album (29:50), and which songs they most desperately need to hear live (53:11). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya M...

Meet me at midnight, Taylor Swift's new album 'Midnights' is here. Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard break down the album and talk about where else from her discography she's pulling from (1:00), the biggest songs off of the album (18:37), whether or not Swift will continue to collaborate with Jack Antonoff (65:00), and the meanings behind some of the lyrics on this album (1:15:07). Hosts: Nora P...

Surprise, surprise: Taylor Swift has 13 songs where she sings about midnight. Nora and Nathan go through and give their personal rankings for every song where Swift mentions either “midnight” or the “middle of the night.”   Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard are here to answer your questions about ‘Midnights;’ 13 of them to be exact. They talk about why Taylor Swift has seemingly paused her re-records in favor of putting this album out (1:00), what type of sound they hope ‘Midnights’ will have (30:57), what a potential Swift tour could look like (46:14), and what the heck is going on in ‘Midnights Mayhem With Me' (1:...

It's finally time to enter 'Harry's House.' Nora and Nathan talk about whether "As It Was" is the biggest hit off this album, or if there are other songs in contention (9:28). They also discuss songs on this album where Harry shows more vulnerability (30:25), plus all of the references to food, drugs, and alcohol that happen throughout (47:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: K...

Nora and Nathan and joined by longtime One Direction fan Kate Halliwell to answer a few mailbag questions. They talk about whether or not they want any kind of One Direction reunion and what that would look like (10:26) and what songs the band will be known for 20 years from now (42:36). Then, Nora and Nathan draft their favorite One Direction songs and songs from the boys' solo careers (1:10:57)....

So what happened to all of the other boys after One Direction split up? It's time to talk about Zayn, Louis, and Liam's respective solo careers. Nora and Nathan talk about Zayn Malik's hit "Pillowtalk" and his turn toward R&B music (8:36), Liam Payne leaning into club music with songs like "Strip That Down" and "Familiar" (46:55), and Louis Tomlinson being inspired by bands like Oasis (55:26). Hos...

Is 'Heartbreak Weather' one of the most underrated albums of 2020? Nora and Nathan are going to make a case for it. They talk about their love for the song "San Francisco" (14:14), the heavy soft-rock vibes on this album (29:10), and what could possibly be coming next for Niall (46:29). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Harry Styles is back with another album and it's all about having sex and feeling sad. Nora and Nathan talk about 'Fine Line' and the breakup that influenced this album (1:00), Harry being inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills & Nash (31:00), and Harry's most important collaborators for this album (58:58). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn...

Who could have predicted that Niall Horan would have a no. 1 album debut? Nora and Nathan talk about the surprise hit that was 'Slow Hands' (10:35), how Niall's work ethic as an artist made this album possible (23:45), and this album's slow, sad rock sounds (37:56). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

After making 'Made in the A.M.,' One Direction announced they were going on indefinite hiatus, which means it's time to dive into the boys' solo careers. First up is Harry Styles and his eponymous first album. Nora and Nathan talk about the heavy 1970s and '80s influences on this album, his relationship with people like Stevie Nicks and how that is shaping him as an artist, and how the album havin...

They're down one member, but they're still rocking. Nora and Nathan talk about One Direction's bittersweet final album as a band. They discuss "Drag Me Down," the defiant lead single they released (1:00), their sophistication as songwriters showing through in songs like "Olivia" and "Hey Angel" (17:40), and how this album telegraphs what comes next for the members of One Direction (44:13). Hosts:...

It’s One Direction’s final album as a band of five, and arguably their best so far. Nora and Nathan talk about some of the big stadium songs on this album, including “Steal My Girl” and “Stockholm Syndrome” (1:00), the marked improvement in their singing voices from when they first started (55:07), and how the boys and the fans handled Zayn leaving the band (1:12:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Na...

The boys of One Direction are back just a year after 'Take Me Home' with their new album, 'Midnight Memories,' and they're trying on some rock sounds for size. Nora and Nathan talk about their musical influences for this album (1:00), some of the new collaborators they worked with (21:10), and some of the head-scratching lyrics in these songs (47:18). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Prod...

'Up All Night' was a huge success and not even a year later, One Direction came back with their second album, 'Take Me Home.' Nora and Nathan talk about the band's breakneck speed when putting out new music and how it affects this album (1:00), the boys starting to try out songwriting (34:45), and some of their favorite and least favorite songs from this album (51:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and N...

Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard kick off their One Direction journey with the band's debut album, 'Up All Night.' They talk about the boys' origin on 'The X Factor' (1:07), the artists they drew inspiration from for their first album (41:42), and the intense touring schedule they immediately embarked on following the release of their album (1:02:35). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Pr...

How did five teen boys performing separately on 'The X Factor' become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time? In the latest season of 'Every Single Album,' Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard will be breaking down every single One Direction album, then exploring the solo careers of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and the rest of the band after their 2015 split. Calling all Directioners, Harries,...

Happy holidays! Nora and Nathan have a present for you: They’re talking about Taylor Swift’s Christmas discography. They cover her Christmas album, ‘The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection,’ her much better Christmas song ‘A Christmas Tree Farm,’ and debate whether or not ‘evermore’ is a Christmas album.   Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choic...

Nora and Nathan are joined by Juliet Litman, an Adele superfan, to talk about Juliet's love for '19' (1:00) and revisit '30' now that it has been out for a month (25:31). Then, Nora and Nathan use an auction to build their perfect six-track Adele EP (43:10). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Hello from the other side...it's time to talk about Adele's third album '25.' Nora and Nathan talk about the massive hit that was "Hello" (1:00), one of their favorite songs on this album, "When We Were Young," (22:29), how Adele's insistence on perfection affected the creation of this album (46:29), and her infamous appearance on Carpool Karaoke during this time period (58:42). Hosts: Nora Princi...

With '21' Adele enters the next phase of her career with a lot more resources behind her. Nathan and Nora talk about how the success of '19' set her up for her next album (1:00), the power behind songs like "Rolling In The Deep" and "Someone Like You" (17:52), and how the throat surgery she had during this time affected her voice (39:41). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Kaya Mc...

Adele is such a powerful artist she can ask Spotify to remove the shuffle button on albums. So how did we get here? Nora and Nathan trace her career from the beginning with her debut album '19.' They talk about her getting discovered on MySpace and her American breakout moment on Saturday Night Live (8:31), "Chasing Pavements" being the major hit off of the album (13:08), her most important collab...