Crack The Record

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  • Summary

  • Do albums still matter in the playlist era? Ben and Nick think so.

    On Crack The Record, they break apart classic and not-so-classic albums and build them into unique playlists by discussing what works and what doesn’t work with each tracklist. There’s song analysis, background context, petty disagreements, and mostly great music.

    Hosts Ben and Nick have decades of experience in the music and entertainment industries. They’ve also been friends since middle school and spent thousands of hours discussing music. Most importantly for Crack The Record, they still care about albums and think that you should too.
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Episodes
  • Harry Styles - Fine Line

    Harry Styles - Fine Line
    Nov 28 2024

    Nick and Ben are recognizing one of 2019's best selling albums by cracking Harry Styles' Fine Line. Does Harry get the artistic credit he deserves? What holds together the album's diverse styles and influences? How much California history and geography will Nick cover? What is the final tally for the fruit tracker?

    Check out our playlists:
    https://open.spotify.com/user/31vn5rxrwinadnzasqcpasmhea6m?si=KpNYuMSfTpGHDllWAGbJhg

    Find us on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/cracktherecord
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Oasis - Be Here Now

    Oasis - Be Here Now
    Nov 14 2024

    Just days before the huge Oasis reunion tour was announced, Ben and Nick got together to crack Be Here Now on the 27th anniversary of the album's release. Why shouldn't you write rock and roll records in shorts? Are they siding with Liam or Noel? How flawed is the album actually? Is anyone pro-whistling?

    Check out our playlists:
    https://open.spotify.com/user/31vn5rxrwinadnzasqcpasmhea6m?si=KpNYuMSfTpGHDllWAGbJhg

    Find us on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/cracktherecord
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Taylor Swift - 1989

    Taylor Swift - 1989
    Oct 25 2024

    What do you get the pop star that has everything to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her biggest album? Ben and Nick are going to crack that record - Taylor Swift's 1989. How does the album fit into her career arc? Are there any Swifties on the podcast? What songwriting touches make these songs special? Will Nick fess up to a past criticism?

    Check out our playlists:
    https://open.spotify.com/user/31vn5rxrwinadnzasqcpasmhea6m?si=KpNYuMSfTpGHDllWAGbJhg

    Find us on social media:
    https://linktr.ee/cracktherecord
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    1 hr and 26 mins

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