Easily offended Lover stans be warned. Our disdain for this album is no secret. Now get ready to understand why Lover will always fall to the bottom of our rankings. From the dazzling highs of 'Cruel Summer' to the cringe-worthy lows of ‘You Need to Calm Down', we're sharing our unfiltered takes on every song, daring to ask: where did it all go wrong? Why does Lover lack that special sauce that is innate to every other Taylor album? VIDEO EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation
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Cali's Revised Lover Album Playlist
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Swiftie Confessions: Your TTPD Hot Takes
What if we told you we're back? After a short hiatus, we are diving into your TTPD unpopular opinions. We defend Fortnight as the perfect lead single, discuss whether Taylor's releasing too much at once, and Ciah explains her mixed feelings for My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys. Plus, why Swifties should be grateful for the food we are given and stop complaining about track five placement! So join us, why don't you, for all this and more. VIDEO EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation
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The Anthology: Part 2
You've waited long enough, besties. Part 2 of our TTPD first review and breakdown is here! On the docket today: How does The Anthology fill in the cracks of The Tortured Poets Department narrative? Should Taylor have left some of these songs on the cutting room floor? And of course, a thorough discussion of our favorites. VIDEO EPISODES: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation
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1:55:08
Eras Tour: The Next Chapter
Has the Eras Tour reached its final form? We're talking about the setlist changes to the Eras Tour, sharing our feelings on the newly added Tortured Poets Department set (the THEATRICS!), and waxing poetic on why this new addition to the show makes us nostalgic for album tours. Join the Patreon for video episodes: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation
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TTPD: Part 1
We hereby conduct this review of The Tortured Poets Department, an album that sees Taylor shedding her previous skins to reveal raw honesty with a theatrical narrative. Gone are the days of hiding behind fictional characters; Swift now bares her soul in such an extreme and candid manner that decoding each lyric becomes a journey in itself. Join us as we dissect the album's themes, from the intricacies of morality in art to the wild west of Taylor's fame. Join the Patreon for video episodes: https://www.patreon.com/FurtherExplanation
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Ciah's TTPD movie list on Letterboxd
Ciah's album The Pink Room: Spotify | Apple Music
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About Further Explanation: The Taylor Swift Podcast
There may be no further explanation from Taylor, but there will be from us. Co-hosted by two sisters and songwriters who grew up watching and listening to Taylor Swift from the very beginning, not only will you glean a deeper understanding of her music and artistry, but an appreciation for Taylor herself - past and future - that only fans who lived through it all can recount.
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