Revisiting TTPD: Why Taylor Swift’s Most Misunderstood Album Is Aging Beautifully

Two years after The Tortured Poets Department dropped, I’m revisiting the album and arguing that it was one of the most misunderstood releases of Taylor Swift’s career. We unpack the chaos surrounding its release, the themes of fame and heartbreak, and why songs like But Daddy I Love Him, Down Bad, and How Did It End? hit differently now than they did in 2024. Plus this week’s Songs of the Week and a quick sponsor shoutout to Yarok Plant-Based Beauty.You can follow me on Instagram and Threads @robscal.jpg, on TikTok @robscal.com and on Twitter @robscaltweets🛒 Yarok Plant-Based Beauty - Vegan Hair Care💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: OVERSHAREPAMPHLEThttps://promocode.to/yarok-plant-based-beauty/oversharepamphlet-j4k