Is Taylor Swift’s Most Polarizing Era Aging Well? The Tortured Poets Department, One Year Later.
Description
One year later, we’re revisiting Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department in an unfiltered deep dive into its rollout, reception, and legacy. Was the double album drop a mistake? Which songs still hit hardest? And how does it stack up in Taylor’s discography today?
I’m joined by viral Swiftie and returning guest Nick Palmai (@nickpalmai) to break it all down — from our dream rollout (with trailers + music video concepts) to the songs we’ve grown to love (or skip). Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or still on the fence about TTPD, this episode has something for you.
We discuss:
- The one-year anniversary of Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department
- Why the 31-song release may have hurt the album’s impact
- Jack Antonoff vs. Aaron Dessner: who delivered the better production?
- What songs have aged well… and which we’ve forgotten
- Fan-submitted questions: Grammy nominations, visuals, and more
Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & Nick returns
03:00 — What the release night felt like
06:30 — Has the album aged well?
10:15 — Our dream rollout strategy (and a music video multiverse)
18:45 — Jack Antonoff vs. Aaron Dessner moments
24:00 — What songs grew on us most
27:45 — Should TTPD have been nominated for AOTY?
31:30 — Cut one track from the album
34:30 — Best/Worst/Fave picks
39:30 — Final thoughts: what’s stuck with us after a year
LISTENER QUESTION:
What’s your Best/Worst/Fav song picks on The Tortured Poets Department? Has your opinion changed in the past year?
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