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August 31, 2023 5 mins
Author: The Best Song Ever (This Week)

"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" became the song of the Summer of 2023 four years after its initial release because it's what this summer needed: a catharsis.

A playlist with "Cruel Summer" and the songs featured on The Best Song Ever (This Week) this episode can be found here:


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