Often (unfairly) overlooked and frequently (unjustly) criticized, ‘Midnights’ closer “Dear Reader” is a diaristic, confessional, and somber track that reminds its listener that, despite being full of advice, the author herself is not to be trusted. In this installment of the Mental Cages series, which doubles as Taylearning’s landmark 100th episode (!!!), Dani & Olivia break down this divisive track, chewing on every lyric to make some sense of it all. Taylor has spent the better part of two decades giving advice to millions through her lyrics, but in this song, she has herself (and the audience) wondering- is she really qualified to be a beacon of truth?

100 EPISODES!!! Thank you for being here. It’s cheesy, but we love this community and what we have built from the ground up. To celebrate and to thank you, listen all of the way through the very end of this episode- we have a surprise :) 

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Taylor made history (again) last week when she won the Video Music Award (VMA) for Video of the Year with TTPD’s “Fortnight”- but many people believe she was undeserving of the iconic award. This video, which was directed by and starring Taylor herself, beat out several other strong contenders! The award is fan-voted, but there are also so many layers and interpretations to this metaphor-heavy video, so today we answer the trending question- do we think it earned the VOTY title? Tune in as we break it down, scene by scene!

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This week, your Harvard education continues as Stephanie Burt joins your hosts in talking through many Taylor topics! Stephanie, the professor of the viral Taylor Swift class at Harvard University, takes the time to talk about what it’s like to teach about Taylor, thoughts on ‘The Tortured Poets Department,” and we finally touch on a subject many of you have requested: Gaylor theories. Tune in to get Taylearned with the second and final part of our Harvard lecture series!

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Olivia & Dani met in 2020 only weeks before 'Folklore' blessed our ears. That leaves a LOT of history in the Taylorverse that needs covered to figure out how we got here! In this episode, listen to your hosts break down their personal histories with Taylor, how they met, and how we got from neither host listening to Reputation in 2017 to hosting a Taylor-themed podcast only 5 years later.

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Everyone wants to be famous…right? In this episode, Olivia & Dani discuss ‘The Lucky One’, an often overlooked song from the Red album in where Taylor confesses her anxieties about being at her level of fame and her deeply rooted desire to retire from the hot spotlight.

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Most everything Taylor Swift does is intentional, and that includes what song she chooses to open her albums with. In this fun, music clip filled episode, Olivia & Dani chat about each opening track, including rating them, ranking them, and making their own 'Track 1' selections.

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Taylor Swift has shown us she is anxious about staying relevant, and the proof is in the music. In 2010, Taylor Swift closed her 'Speak Now' album with an anthem in 'Long Live.' On the surface, it is a fun song to dance to. But if you listen to the lyrics, you hear a confession from a 20-year-old who thinks her career has already peaked. In this episode, Olivia & Dani break down the first of several songs where Taylor shares her concerns about continuing to stay at the forefront of the world of music and culture.

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Now we know the why of it all, but what about the impact? In this episode, Olivia & Dani discuss the effects of Taylor taking back her Masters, the criticism, the support, and the results.

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Most people know that Taylor Swift is re-recording her first 6 albums, but do you know why? In this episode, Olivia & Dani tackle Taylor's controversial decision to reclaim her music - on her terms.

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Taylisteners, welcome to our first Harvard class! In today’s episode, prolific and iconic legal scholar/Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein joins your hosts to talk about his new book, “How to Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How the Beatles Came to Be.” This book, released this week, covers the magic and madness of how people become famous- and how they don’t. Taylor Swift is a perfect case study of the mixture of luck and talent needed to be the biggest name in the world, so let’s talk about it with one of the best minds in higher education!

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What if we told you she’s back…with a whole new version of The Eras Tour?! Well, kinda. Over this past weekend in Paris, Taylor debuted a revised version of the tour we’ve come to know over the past 14 months. Between cutting tracks, adding a Tortured Poets Department set, 23 new outfits, and a Tayvis PDA showcase in the City of Love(r), we had to bring you another installment of ‘State of Swift’ to bring you up to speed.

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As many of you know, there is a humanitarian crisis happening in Gaza. In our efforts to help the people of Palestine, we are highlighting the GoFundMes of several of our favorite Swiftie creators. Each week, we will be supporting a new Palestinian family in raising money to escape Rafah. We hope you join us in these lifesaving fundraisers.

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Attention rap fans: do you now understand why Swifties are obsessed with analyzing Taylor's songs for tea? In today's extra credit episode, Dani walks you through the ongoing 'KenDrake' rap battle. Why, you ask? Because Taylor and her Swifties are somehow a part of the narrative, so it's probably important to understand what's going on. Hop in for the tea party!

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Almost two weeks has passed since TTPD entered the Taylorverse. Is that enough time to pass judgement on the album and rank the tracks? Confidently, no, it is not...but we are going to try! In today's episode, Dani & Olivia talk criticisms, praises, and reactions to the album. Additionally, they rank each track in order of least to most favorite.

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All’s fair in love and poetry. But you know what’s NOT fair? Trying to quickly process a 31 song album, half of which was a surprise in the first place. In today’s episode, your hosts give their first impressions on each of the tracks and on the album as a whole. Together, they work through the good, bad, and ugly of TTPD to tell you what initially went through their minds during this crazy start to our newest era.

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THIS IS IT. We have entered TTPD week! In less than two days, we all will hear ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ for the first time. And the second time, and the third time….because let’s be real, we will all be binge listening to it over and over again! To keep up with our traditions, your hosts spend this episode speculating on what each of the 20 tracks will sound like. Play along with us, and come back after the album drops to see how right (or, more likely, wrong) they were!

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What if Taylor Swift told us she was a mastermind? Well, she did! “Mastermind”, track 13 from ‘Midnights’, is a confessional track about how Taylor plays her life like chess: every move and countermove is intricately planned to get the result she desires. However, living life this way has proven to be draining for the pop star…if it’s true. She oscillates wildly between claiming her life is designed by fate and claiming she is her own divine architect. Join us as we break down this synth-driven bop!

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Taylor Swift has mostly managed to dodge major controversy since her rise to fame 18 years ago. However, there is one topic that seems to haunt her: carbon emissions. In today’s episode, Dani & Olivia do a deep dive into Taylor’s carbon output. They aim to answer some questions: Why is high carbon output dangerous? How did Taylor become the poster child for climate change? Does Taylor even care about her carbon footprint? These controversial questions, among other hotly debated inquiries, are answered in today’s highly requested and intense episode.

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What better way to come back from a midseason break than with a drunk episode? How about a highly requested episode? How about BOTH?

In today’s chaotic third installment of the Tipsy Swifties, join Olivia, Dani, and Rebecca as they play a drinking game using misheard lyrics that YOU submitted! Taylor is not always the best at enunciating, and sometimes her words get lost in the production. This can lead to some hilarious misinterpretations of her songs, and we are here to talk it all out over cocktails.

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Inarguably, the friendships we make (and lose) throughout our lives impact us greatly. The same is likely true for Taylor Swift! In our NEW mini-series, The Squad, Olivia & Dani take you through Taylor’s friendships and the impact they’ve made on her life, image, and in some cases, her music. Today, we start with up-and-coming main pop girl, Sabrina Carpenter, in honor of her #1 album ‘Short n’ Sweet’. Sabrina, who has been a Taylor fan since long before her fame, now classifies Taylor as one of her best friends. In this episode, your hosts walk you through Sabrina’s journey from OG Swiftie to Disney star to major pop star- and where Taylor fits into it all.

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It's time for a throwback, Taylisteners! Our first ever mini series from Season 1, Remaining Relevant, is all about Taylor's songs that dive into her anxiety about staying famous. When 'Castles Crumbling' was released on Speak Now TV, it became apparent we needing to reopen our own vault to break this song down. Why did Taylor feel like her castle was crumbling down? Why was Hayley Williams featured? Was this song simply too personal to be released in 2010? Join us as we talk it all through!

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To answer the question the title of this episode poses: yes, you CAN make a career out of being a Swiftie! To elaborate on this further, we brought in backup. 2x Emmy winner and acclaimed journalist Bryan West, the dedicated Taylor Swift reporter for USA Today, joins Olivia & Dani in today's conversation. Together, they talk through the life of a Taylor-centric reporter, general Taylor news, and Bryan's tangible passion for the Swiftie community itself. Over 1,000 people applied for the position Bryan holds...tune in to see how and why he became "the lucky one"!

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Crazy to think that in her rookie season, Taylor Swift went to the Super Bowl and snagged a victory!

Ha, we are kidding of course. While it is fun to think that Taylor had something to do with the Kansas City Chiefs being this year's Super Bowl victors, maybe it is just luck! Or teamwork from the Chiefs. Or maybe, it's ~TayVoodoo~. In this episode, your hosts go through each game Taylor attended, and they chat about Taylor's undeniable impact on Travis, the Chiefs, and the NFL as a whole.

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In honor of this very happy Valentine's Day, your hosts have opted to take a special fan request and draft Lover! Lover, which came out in 2019, has always had a divisive nature amongst Swifties, with many people loathing it and many people loving it. Today, Olivia & Dani work through their own feelings about the album as they pick and choose their teams! Will Olivia sweep easy since it is her favorite album? Will Dani steal Olivia's faves to keep her from winning yet again? Be sure to vote on Instagram or on our Spotify poll!

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This episode has a crazy title to match the crazy couple of weeks we have experienced in the Swiftie world! Taylor Swift's leading man, Travis Kelce, helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their fourth Super Bowl game in five years...and our favorite couple engaged in some saccharine PDA to celebrate! The following weekend, Taylor not only made Grammy's history by being the only four-time Album of the Year winner, but she also announced her next project- 'The Tortured Poets Department.' Join us in today's State of Swift as we talk through the highs and lows of the last couple of wild weeks!

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For every single Taylor Swift song, there is someone out there that would defend it to their grave. But, as we know, some songs receive more flowers than others when it comes to love from fans. In today's opinion-based episode, Dani & Olivia chat through their "Big 3" from each album, as well as tackling the favorites from around ~8,000 polled Swifties. Get ready to join in the conversation about what makes a fan favorite track!

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Okay Taylisteners, are you ready to go back to college with us? In today's fun episode, your hosts tackle the newest collegiate trend: Taylor Swift-themed classes! Of course, you can't really get an education solely in Taylor Swift (unless you listen to us every week), but you can use Taylor as a vessel to learn about a variety of topics, from psychology to economics to engineering. Tune in to hear how universities around the world are using the hype of Taylor to further education, and stick around to the very end for a special surprise reserved for our top Taylistener students.

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"Would it be enough if she could never give him peace?" That's what Taylor laments throughout 'Peace,' a gutting track from 2020's Folklore. There is much to be anxious about in a relationship, especially for Taylor Swift. Is what she can give to someone worth the things she cannot? Is a lack of peace a deal breaker? What can we learn from this song about Taylor's thoughts on the media in her relationship, and what can we learn about ourselves? Tune in to find out!

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There's no doubt about it: 2023 was the biggest year in Taylor's career so far! With more awards than ever before, more public appearances than we've had in the previous six years combined, even more records broken...Taylor was at the top of her game last year. To honor that, today's episode is a 'Taylor Wrapped' of sorts; a highlight reel from the Year of Swift! As a bonus, stick around to the end to hear Olivia & Dani make their 2024 Taylor Swift-related predictions.

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Happy New Year! As we enter the new year, we noticed it's been a couple of months without The Eras Tour, and your hosts are in withdrawal. To hold us over until Taylor hits the stage again, we revisited the Speak Now World Tour, which took place from 2011-2012. Go back in time with us as we talk through the set list, reception, and impact of this nostalgia-packed show!

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The prologue to ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is one of the most intimate looks into Taylor’s mind we’ve ever been given. It’s the perfect appetizer to this massive album, and it has not received the attention it deserves…until now! In today’s episode, join Olivia & Dani as they go through the prologue line by line to better understand the stories Taylor tells throughout the album. With all of the context Taylor is giving us here, it’s a wonder more people aren’t talking about it- so crack open your TTPD vinyls/CD booklets, and let’s Taylearn together!

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Taylor Swift once called her Track 5s "legendary" amongst Swifties, and she was correct- they are legendary! Traditionally, Track 5 on any Taylor album is the moment where the shell of the album cracks, and out pours Taylor's most vulnerable song. These ten songs are all quite different, but they all share one thing: Taylor thinks of them as the emotional breaking point, so fans pay extra attention to these tracks. Hear your hosts rate them, rank them, and replace them in the final Taylearning episode of 2023!

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1 2 3, LGB! In today's episode, we revisit the Mental Cages series to deep dive into one of Taylor's biggest singles from the Reputation Era: Delicate. This catchy synth ballad is vulnerable and repetitive, the latter of which indicates how anxious she was at the beginning of her most major relationship to date. How can you be so confident and so anxious at the same time? We break that contradictory feeling down in this quick episode!

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This is an exciting day! Not only is it Taylor's birthday, but it is also the start of our newest mini series: Dear Taylistener. This series, inspired directly by one of our listeners, is a unique take on an advice column where we give advice in applicable Taylor Swift songs. Today's question is about handling the fallout of a friendship after catching your "friend" in an affair with your husband. This series leaves us wondering, WWTD (what would Taylor do)? All that's left to do is have your hosts try to answer that, using her music to guide us!

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Welcome, Swifties & Harries alike, to the finale of this massive 3-part series! In today's thick episode, Olivia & Dani talk through every single Harry/One Direction song that has any decent speculation on being inspired by Taylor Swift. People like to give Taylor a hard time for being so confessional in her songs, but what if Harry is even more so? Join us as we conclude this journey and decide which songs have no chance, some chance, or a near 100% chance of being inspired by Taylor...and brought into the world by Harry's voice (or pen).

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Talk about a hefty title! And a hefty episode to match. Last week, your hosts talked you through the intricate details of the 'Haylor' timeline to give you factual context of what went down between the two pop stars. Today, your hosts build on the more speculative nature of their relationship as they go through every song that so much as might have been written about Harry from Taylor's perspective. Some songs have damning evidence, some have almost no chance of being Harry-inspired, and many are somewhere in the middle. Get your mugs ready- we have some tea to spill.

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The first ever episode of The Muses mini series came out in the summer of 2022, and it was all about Harry Styles. However, your hosts kind of just...stopped the timeline prematurely! The original episode covers the public romance through their breakup in early 2013, but this episode does what the first one fails to do, and that's cover everything we left behind from 2013-now. With that, enjoy this fun episode revisiting the Haylor timeline.

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The point of this podcast is to educate Swifties - new and old - about the lore surrounding Taylor Swift. But what do we do when new lore is forming right before our eyes? Enter 'State of Swift'! In this new mini series, your hosts tackle current topics surrounding our girl. This past weekend, Taylor went ~very public~ with her relationship with Travis Kelce. There was so much to unpack this weekend that we had to do it on hot mics! Our girl is "falling in love again" (or so she hinted at while performing "Labyrinth" in Argentina). So let's talk about it!

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Arguably one of her best pop songs ever, 'Out of the Woods' is a song that describes anxiety surrounding a relationship that may or may not make it to tomorrow. In this continuation of the Mental Cages series, your hosts analyze the repetitive track to understand why this particular relationship riddled her with so much anxiety and confusion. Is she ever truly out of the woods?

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It's got more synth, it's got more sex, it's got more secrets. 1989 TV is the most popular rerecording yet, but does it deserve the hype? In this episode, your hosts talk all things '89, from the songs that improved, those that didn't, and those that REALLY didn't. Also, tune in for vault track conversations and rankings!

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The countdown is on. In less than two days, we will hear 1989 (Taylor's Version) in full for the first time! In this hype episode, hear your hosts chat about which songs we are most excited/anxious to hear, what we think the vault tracks will sound like, and also some thoughts on #TayvisSwelce. Let's have some fun, Taylisteners!

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Taylearning is back for Season 4, and we are better than ever! Today’s Season Premiere is a continuation of The Muses miniseries, and it also brings us further into the lore of Matty Healy. As we discuss what songs The 1975’s controversial frontman may have inspired in Taylor’s discography, we also continue to unravel the story of ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ Taylor Swift gives us so much insight into her life and mind through her lyrics, so today, we are going to give you an in-depth analysis of how they fit into the story of her life…especially in regards to Matty. Listen to Part 1 if you have not yet- you’ll want to take that prerequisite before diving into this one!

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You know what time it is! In keeping up with our past traditions of drafting an album around its release time, join us today as we draft our way through the original 16 songs that make up the Pop Bible, '1989'. Dani is 0-2 in fan votes when it comes to drafts, so how did she do when it comes to drafting her heart album? Did Olivia take it easy on her, or did she come to fight? Be sure to head over to Instagram to vote, and/or vote in the interactive polls embedded in the episode on Spotify!

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You know the greatest films of all time are...on their way, since Taylor has fully entered the film scene! In our official Season 3 opener, hear your hosts talk all things Taylor + films. To celebrate the Eras Tour concert film releasing this week, Olivia & Dani get back into their groove discussing the timeline of films Taylor has been a part of, as well as her experiences in directing. Movies have been woven into Taylor's music and life for so long, but this fact does not get much attention...until now. Also, come join us on our brand new website...taylearningpodcast.com! For our full Taylearning Homework Playlist on this episode, head over to Spotify.

*Explicit: Language

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Hey Taylisteners- SURPRISE! A bonus episode to start off our newest season! In this episode, we give you our first thoughts on the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce tea, which is especially piping since Dani is from Kansas City (and that is where your cohosts met)!

*Explicit: Language

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We are back! Well, briefly, with some bonus content for you. Beloved Taylisteners, grab your favorite favorite vice- it's time for more of the Tipsy Swifties! In this bonus between-seasons episode, join Dani, Olivia, and their guest Rebecca as they work through a bracket pitting each and every USA Eras Tour show against each other. Every Eras show is a winner, but which show is the winner of all winners? Grab your bracket (click here), grab your cheat sheet (click here), grab your drink, and play along! Final bracket, Taylearning's Version, is linked here- but don't spoil the episode for yourself!

As always, we don't condone binge drinking. Imbibe at your own risk and judgement.

*Explicit: Language, Sexual References, Alcohol Use, Drug References

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We know we JUST wrapped Season 2, buuuuut we told you we would come back if something crazy happened. And the announcement of 1989 (Taylor's Version) at the LA6 show last night certainly qualifies! 1989 is Dani's "heart album"- a term we use for the album that feels the closest to our hearts. Hop into this bonus episode to hear your hosts' immediate, messy, 3 AM thoughts on the chaotic announcement!

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We have reached the end of Season 2! Over the past seven months, Olivia & Dani have delivered over thirty episodes, including Extra Credits and two-part episodes! In today's season finale, your hosts go through the music video for "I Can See You" - frame by frame - and hunt for Easter Eggs. Come and see what they find! And don't fret- your hosts will be back this October for Season 3! In the meantime, keep your eyes on this space and on our social media...just in case.

*Explicit: Language

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She's been the archer, and she's been the prey...and what does she mean by that? 'The Archer' from Lover is essentially the song version of an anxiety attack, and it's time we talk about it. In this continuation of the Mental Cages series, Olivia & Dani chat about this divisive track five and the nuances that make it the poster child for Taylor's anxiety-driven songs.

*Explicit: Language, Mental Health

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When we began The Muses series, we did not really think about what we would do in the instance there was a development in the story. But merely a month after we released the initial John Mayer episode, "Would've Could've Should've" was released. Then, only ten months later, Speak Now TV was released. So what are we to do? This episode was the answer. In this continuation of The Muses series, Olivia & Dani unravel the knot that was tied when Taylor gave more insight into her volatile relationship with John Mayer.

*Explicit: Language, Sexual Assault, Sexual Content

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Every time a new 'Taylor's Version' comes out, we wait with bated breath for two main things: a) what the vault tracks sound like, and b) how different the songs sound. Speak Now TV was no exception! With a controversial lyric change, a lack of a shaky breath, and six vault tracks to unpack, this album brought a lot to the table for your hosts to chat about this week. Listen to Olivia & Dani go through the freshest rerecord - track by track - to break down changes, similarities, and general commentary.

*Explicit: Language, Sexual Content

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