TTPD: Initial Reactions
Summary
The Tortured Poets Department WRECKED Sara and Laura, and they are “down bad.” In this episode, the ladies are ready to unpack allllllllllll the details they loved and noticed during their first 72 hours of listening to it! From a deep dive explanation and timeline of Matty Healy & Taylor’s 10-year situationship, the connections and hidden messages between Taylor and The 1975’s lyrics, and so much more. Sonic differences in Album 1 and Album 2 of TTPD’s Anthology Edition as discussed, as well as share a pretty cool theory as to why the album reminds them so much of folklore/evermore and Midnights. Do you agree?! This is a long one, but Sara and Laura have SO much more to unpack. Let’s get into it.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction & TTPD Excitement!
(06:38) Common Themes in TTPD
(11:49) The Matty Healy Of It All…
(29:48) Taylor’s Intentions & Explaining TTPD’s Familiar Sound
(40:13) Album 1 vs. Album 2 / Jack vs. Aaron Production
(44:35) Literary References in TTPD
(46:40) Matty & Taylor's Hidden Messages To Each Other Through Lyrics
(54:08) Lyrics That Punched Us In Our Gut
(01:14:47) Our Current Top 3 Songs
(01:18:54) Will TTPD Be On The Eras Tour?
(01:22:34) TTPD As A Food
(01:28:05) Help Us Pick Our Next Episode Focus!
(01:30:19) Signing Off!
Links Referenced
Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. If you’d like to reach out to send in a question or comment, please do so via any of these platforms:
• email blankplatepod@gmail.com
• leave a voicemail at (717) 382-8313
• Instagram
• TikTok
You can also follow Sara and Laura individually: