The segment delves into Taylor Swift's surprise double album release, "Tortured Poets Department," with Jacqueline, the "resident Swiftie," providing insights. The 31-track album features a mix of personal reflections, with songs addressing her breakup with Joe Alwyn and a brief fling with Matty Healy from The 1975. Collaborations include Post Malone, Florence and the Machine, and a prologue by Stevie Nicks. Fans and commentators dissect lyrical digs at past relationships and enemies, highlighting the album's mix of sensational and sorrowful themes. Social media reactions and brand engagements with the album's release are also discussed, evidencing its widespread impact.
Taylor Swift's New Album Release
- Taylor Swift released a double album titled "Tortured Poets Department."
- The release was a surprise with the second part dropping at 2 A.M. after the first at midnight.
- The album consists of 31 songs and has a total runtime of two hours.
- The first single from the album is "Fortnite," featuring a collaboration with Post Malone.
- A music video for "Fortnite" is scheduled to be released the same night.
"The first thing you need to know about the Tortured Poets Department is that it is not one album, but two. This was huge news this morning. Part one dropped right at midnight, as expected, but then at 2 A.M, Swift shocked her fans by announcing that it was actually a double album."
- This quote confirms the unexpected release format of Taylor Swift's album and its significant size.
Album Content and Collaborations
- The album is expected to cover the breakdown of Taylor Swift's relationship with Joe Alwyn.
- Lyrics also seem to target Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975, who is referred to as Taylor's "spring rebound."
- There are collaborations with other artists such as Florence and the Machine.
- The album includes a prolog written by Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac.
- Taylor Swift shared a message on social media about the album, describing it as an anthology reflecting events and opinions.
"Fans expected the album to be all about the breakdown of Taylor's relationship with longtime lover Joe Alwyn, and it delivers. But the scathing lyrics also appear to target her spring rebound, Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975. The album also features collaborations with Florence and the Machine and a prolog written by Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks."
- This quote provides insight into the album's lyrical themes and notable collaborations.
Jacqueline's Experience and Title as a "Resident Swiftie"
- Jacqueline, the "resident Swiftie," managed to listen to most of the 31 songs in the album by the morning.
- She expresses a mix of embarrassment and pride in her dedication and title.
"I think I only have like a handful of them left. Surprisingly, I was able to get through most of them. I don't know whether to be embarrassed or embrace my new title as Resident Swiftie."
- This quote reflects Jacqueline's dedication to listening to the new album and her humorous acceptance of her "Resident Swiftie" role.
- Taylor Swift's album release has activated the "Swiftie Squad," indicating a strong fanbase engagement.
- Swift's social media message to fans emphasizes the album's significance as a collection of personal reflections.
"Taylor also posted a message about the album to fans on social media, noting that the album is an anthology of works that reflect events, opinions."
- This quote highlights Taylor Swift's direct communication with her fans about the nature of her album.
Reflections on Past Experiences
- The speaker reflects on a period in their life that was intense and emotional, marked by both sensational and sorrowful events.
- They acknowledge that this chapter of their life has concluded, with no desire for revenge or to settle any disputes.
- The speaker admits that many of the difficulties they faced were due to their own actions.
"She says that period, that period in her life, is now over, though there's nothing to avenge, no scores to settle."
- This quote indicates the speaker's acceptance that a significant phase in their life has ended and they have no interest in retribution or resolving past conflicts.
"She also says many of the wounds that she suffered were self-inflicted."
- The speaker recognizes their own responsibility in some of the hardships they experienced.
The Role of Sharing Stories
- Discussing past stories allows individuals to move on from them.
- The speaker suggests that by speaking about our saddest stories, we can liberate ourselves from their hold.
"And once we have spoken, are saddest story.. we can be free of it all now."
- This quote suggests that vocalizing one's difficult experiences can be a cathartic process, leading to freedom from the emotional burden of those experiences.
The Swiftie Squad Discussion
- The speaker is part of a group referred to as the "Swiftie Squad," which is a space for discussing specific topics.
- The speaker humorously mentions a restriction on discussing these topics at home, imposed by their fiancé.
"We have our Swiftie Squad here to bring it all together.. and let me tell you, this is my only time.. I'm going to be able to talk about this for the rest of the day, because once I get home, my fiancé is going to banish me from the apartment.. if I bring any of this nonsense in there."
- This quote humorously conveys the speaker's enthusiasm for discussing topics with their group, which they are unable to do at home due to their fiancé's rules.
Analysis of Album Content
- The group is analyzing the number of songs dedicated to different individuals in an album, specifically Joe and Matty Healy.
- The initial expectation was that the album would primarily feature songs about Joe.
- The group notes that there are surprisingly many references or "digs" at Matty Healy, despite the brevity of the relationship with him.
"We were thinking this was a Joe album.. And then there's a lot of, digs at Matty Healy as well."
- This quote reflects the group's surprise at the number of songs they perceive to be directed at Matty Healy, challenging their initial assumption that the album would be focused on Joe.
Speculation on Song Meanings
- The group speculates about the subjects of specific songs, considering whether they reference other individuals in the artist's life.
- One song, "The Alchemy," is speculated to be about someone named Travis, based on football references within the lyrics.
"I mean, I think there's digs at him.. It's mostly Joe.. There is digs at him, but there's also digs at former foe, friend, female people.. I'm sure there's probably a dig at John Mayer in here somewhere we haven't found yet.. But it's mostly Joe."
- This quote shows the group's analysis of the album's lyrics, suggesting that while many references are about Joe, there are also subtle jabs at other individuals, including a possible undiscovered reference to John Mayer.
"It's definitely about Travis.. I was glad he got a song on the album."
- This quote indicates the group's belief that the song "The Alchemy" is about Travis, and they express satisfaction that Travis was the subject of a song on the album.
Theme: Discussion on Celebrity and Music
- The speakers are discussing a celebrity, presumably Taylor Swift, and her music.
- They mention that the celebrity has revealed a lot of personal information in her music.
- The music is described as being very telling and requiring close listening to understand the depth of the lyrics.
- There is a suggestion that only fans ("Swifties") will catch all the references in the music.
- The music is said to contain relatable content about common experiences like high school relationships and moments.
"I was hoping that she would ask me that because I just feel like she emptied out her whole entire diary and the fact that she's like, the only people that will know about this are me and you, and your daughter is going to come home singing it."
- This quote suggests that the celebrity's music is very personal and revealing, as if she has shared her diary with the listeners.
"Like you have to listen to this album and have the lyrics out because she's really saying a lot."
- The speaker emphasizes the need to pay close attention to the lyrics to fully grasp the messages in the music.
"So I feel like for me, if you're not a Swiftie, you weren't really getting some of the references throughout it."
- This quote implies that being a fan is necessary to understand all the nuances and references in the music.
"Like she's obviously taking a jab at someone that she knew in high school and that was a bully or something."
- The speaker interprets the music as containing references to personal experiences from the artist's high school years, including conflicts with others.
Theme: Personal Connection to Music
- The conversation moves towards how individuals relate to music based on their own experiences.
- They discuss how certain songs can evoke personal memories and feelings, making the music relatable.
- The music is seen as a means to reflect on past relationships and experiences.
"We all can reference that. We all can be like, oh, I had that moment or like, oh, this was my first boyfriend in high school."
- This quote highlights the universal nature of certain experiences in music that listeners can relate to their own lives.
Theme: Music Review and Preferences
- The speakers share their top three favorite songs from the album.
- They express their personal preferences and initial reactions after listening to the music.
- The songs mentioned evoke a sense of nostalgia and are appreciated for their emotional depth.
"I like Down Bad, I like So Long, London, and I like the Alchemy."
- The speaker lists their top three songs, indicating their personal tastes in music from the album.
"You got the Tortured Poets Department, So High School, they're just very nostalgic to me."
- This quote suggests that the speaker has a preference for songs that evoke nostalgia and emotional complexity.
"And now that I know that she's taking shots, I have to respect."
- The speaker expresses admiration for the artist's boldness in addressing personal conflicts through her music.
Personal Preferences and Interactions
- The hosts share their top picks from an album, with mentions of "I Can Do It All With a Broken Heart" and "Fortnite."
- Emotional responses to the song lyrics are discussed, with one host feeling sad after hearing a particular song.
- Personal anecdotes are shared, such as going up to a colleague's desk to discuss the emotional impact of a song.
"I CAN DO IT ALL WITH A BROKEN HEART IN FORTNITE.. THOSE ARE PROBABLY. MY TOP TWO.."
- This quote indicates the host's favorite songs from the album being discussed.
"I FELT SAD I WENT UP TO JACQUELINE'S DESK ACTUALLY. AFTER I HEARD BUT DADDY, I LOVE HIM.. I'M LIKE, OKAY MAN, WHO HURT HER?."
- The host expresses a personal reaction to the lyrics of a song, showing how it resonated emotionally.
- Post Malone is mentioned as a feature on the album, along with Beyonce as Cowboy Carter, highlighting a successful month for him.
- Social media reactions to the album are discussed, with brands participating in the conversation.
- Examples of brand engagement include Duncan's gym-related tweet and Merriam-Webster's post about a "Tortured Poet's Dictionary."
"WAY TO GO TO POST MALONE TOO.. I MEAN, HE'S FEATURED ON HER ALBUM AS WELL AS BEYONCE AS COWBOY CARTER.. SO HE'S HAVING QUITE THE MONTH.."
- The quote acknowledges Post Malone's success due to his features on the album.
"SOCIAL MEDIA HAS BEEN FLOODED WITH REACTIONS, REVIEWS AND SOME BRANDS EVEN JUMPING ON THE TAYLOR BANDWAGON WITH SOME SEPIA TINGED TWEETS.."
- This quote highlights the widespread social media engagement and brand involvement in the album's release.
Personal Music Preferences
- A host shares their favorite song from the album, "Bad Blood," which prompts playful banter among the hosts.
- One host admits to not knowing any songs from the album or any Taylor Swift songs at all.
- The hosts discuss their personal music tastes and the idea that not being a fan of something can contribute to its coolness.
"I REALLY STILL, YOU KNOW, LISTEN, MY FAVORITE SONG ON THE ALBUM IS, BAD BLOOD.."
- The quote reveals the host's favorite song, which is not from the album currently being discussed.
"NOT ONLY DO I NOT KNOW ONE SONG FROM THIS ALBUM, I CAN'T NAME ONE TAYLOR SWIFT SONG OF ALL TIME.. I DON'T KNOW ANY.."
- This quote expresses a host's unfamiliarity with Taylor Swift's music, emphasizing a lack of personal interest.
Audience and Musical Appeal
- The hosts discuss the intended audience for the album and speculate on whether they fit into that demographic.
- The notion that an album's coolness could be affected by who endorses it is humorously considered.
- The hosts encourage each other to give the album a chance, regardless of their initial impressions.
"IF TAYLOR SWIFT FOUND OUT. I LIKED HER ALBUMS. AND THEY WOULDN'T BE COOL ANYMORE.. SO IT'S IMPORTANT THAT I DON'T LIKE HER ALBUMS AND I'M. NOT FOR YOU.."
- The host jokes about the impact their musical preferences might have on the perceived coolness of an album.
"I DON'T THINK THAT THAT SHE'S TRYING TO REACH MY AUDIENCE IS WHAT I'M. TRYING TO SHARE WITH YOU.."
- This quote suggests that the host believes they are not the target audience for Taylor Swift's music.