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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