The beat dropped on "I Knew You Were Trouble" and everything changed, Taylor Swift had gone pop. Nathan and Nora break down Taylor's fourth album, 'Red,' and her transition from country to pop. They discuss Max Martin's influence on the album, the importance of songs like "All Too Well" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and some of the things that were going on behind the scenes in Taylor's life at this moment.

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard 
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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'Red' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift

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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At long last, Nora and Nathan cover Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine,' her seventh studio album. They talk about how this album seems to be lacking the viral hits that 'Sweetener' and 'Thank U, Next' had (1:00), whether this is a divorce album or if it's actually about Grande's relationship with the press (22:38), and the classic Max Martin production that can be found throughout the record (1:07:36).

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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'Eternal Sunshine' | Every Single Album: Ariana Grande

Nora and Nathan talk about the third studio album from Billie Eilish: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.' They discuss how Eilish is displaying new vocal ranges in songs like 'The Greatest' and 'Birds of a Feather' (17:32), her continued collaboration with her brother Finneas and whether or not she might branch out in the future (45:14), and how many songs on this album are about her discomfort with celebrity as a young artist (56:03).

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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'Hit Me Hard and Soft' | Every Single Album: Billie Eilish

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 Hubbard
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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An Eras Tour Update | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift

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 Hubbard
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Kaya McMullen
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‘Radical Optimism’ | Every Single Album: Dua Lipa

Nora and Nathan give a few final thoughts about 'The Tortured Poets Department,' including what the charts can tell us about how people are listening to this album (1:00), and whether Taylor Swift albums can be properly reviewed anymore (34:25). Then, they talk about Sabrina Carpenter's song 'Espresso,' and how she's poised to be one of our next biggest pop stars (48:08).

Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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'Red' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift

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