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Jun 2023
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'The Show' | Every Single Album: Niall H...

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Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard discuss 'The Show,' the latest album from Niall Horan. They talk about the lingering One Direction presence in his music (1:00), the surprisingly soulful song "You Could Start a Cult" (27:00), and what songs they might want to cut from this album (36:48).


Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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