Welcome to the 1989 breakdown...it's been waiting for you! Join the Swiftie Sisters as they take a closer look at how 1989 transformed Taylor's songwriting identity, positioning her toward a more mature artistic path. They'll touch on the ways her pop craft has evolved since making her first pop album, where the 80s influence shows up on this record, and how 1989 forever changed the way Taylor made music. And of course, a track-by-track review of the best and the worst 1989 has to offer... Note from the hosts: We had a technical issue with one of the mics while recording part of this episode. The audio is still listenable, but if you prefer to skip it, fast forward to the 45 minute mark. It's less noticeable if you're able to listen to the first 45 minutes on a speaker rather than headphones. Thank you for understanding! Mentioned in this episode: Taylor's Nova Red Lounge Performance Taylor writing How You Get the Girl Where else to find us: Instagram Threads Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/support

We're sharing our commentary on the 1989 music videos and all the drama and lore surrounding them. The Swiftie Sisters fathom a new interpretation of the ending of the Wildest Dreams video, share the way Taylor's acute awareness her public persona at the time influenced how she saw herself, and thus how it was reflected in this era's visuals, and recall the Blank Space video going over everyone's head. All this and much more... It's here, Swifties! Live it up: Cali's 1989 Era Playlist Where else to find us: Instagram Threads Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/support

The Swiftie Sisters prelude the 1989 era by recapping the events of closing night in LA. The 1989 (Taylor's Version) album cover is reviewed and hotly debated, the crook who was caught returns to the scene of the crime, prophecies are made for the elusive vault that seems to be missing a track. Plus, has Taylor set a precedent of including her exes in re-recording projects? If so, in what capacity does Harry Styles belong on 1989 TV? All this and more! Where else to find us: ⁠Instagram Threads Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/support

Welcome back to our discussion and exploration into the magical forest that is folklore. The Swiftie Sisters pick up the track-by-track where they left off with the last great american dynasty and consider how this song, as well as this album as a whole, is not about Taylor...while being all about Taylor. The Swiftie Sisters close out this album breakdown by reflecting on the moment in time this album came to us, how it impacted Taylor's art and the trajectory of her career, and so much more... Where else to find us: ⁠Instagram Threads Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/support

Was folklore as fictional as Taylor led on? Is it a pandemic album, or just an album made in the pandemic? Tune in to part 1 of the folklore album breakdown as the Swiftie Sisters take a closer look at what inspired the first surprise drop, what it meant for Taylor as an artist to make something (seemingly) less confessional, and begin our track-by-track discussion. Are you ready to think about this album in a deeper way than you ever have before? Don't miss folklore part 2 out now! Where else to find us: Instagram Threads Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/further-explanation/support