Crack The Record
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Crack The Record
Latest Episodes
Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The 1995 celebration continues with Ben and Nick cracking Smashing Pumpkins’ double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Did Ben start working on the episode 30 years ago? Why does it sound like this? What overlooked songs stand out on...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:32:23
Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
To reflect on the greatness of 1995 and the 30 years since, Nick and Ben crack (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis. Where does it rank in their favorite albums of the year? Does Nick know how long CDs are? Can great be even greater? What...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:35:19
Cage the Elephant - Neon Pill
With Cage the Elephant opening on the US leg of the massive Oasis Live '25 reunion tour, Ben and Nick take the opportunity to crack the band's 2024 album Neon Pill. When did Nick know that he wanted to crack this record? Had Ben even listened t...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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58:22
Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde
With the biopic A Complete Unknown in movie theaters, Ben and Nick are taking the opportunity to discuss Bob Dylan and crack his classic double album Blonde on Blonde. Are they really dropping songs from one of the greatest albums of all time? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:42:34
Harry Styles - Fine Line
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 g...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:10:41