<p>This week, we’re discussing Taylor Swift’s new album 'The Tortured Poets Department', which is already the most-streamed debut in Spotify history. Lilah is joined by music critic Ludovic Hunter-Tilney and life-long Swiftie Taylor Nicole Rogers to discuss their picks for best and worst songs, whether Swift’s personal life gets in the way of the music, and where she’ll go next.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-------</p><p>We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/lilahrap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lilahrap</a> and we’re on X @<a href="https://twitter.com/lifeandartpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeandartpod</a>. You can email us at <a href="mailto:lifeandart@ft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeandart@ft.com</a>. We are grateful for reviews on Apple, Spotify etc.</p><p>-------</p><p><strong>Links (all FT links get you past the paywall):&nbsp;</strong></p><p>– ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is available now on all streaming platforms.&nbsp;</p><p>– Ludovic’s four-star review of the album is here: <a href="https://on.ft.com/4bf6289" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.ft.com/4bf6289</a>&nbsp;</p><p>– Listen to our episode on the Eras tour, ‘Can Taylor Swift get any bigger?’ <a href="https://on.ft.com/3WkNKOB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or by searching in this feed.&nbsp;</p><p>– Jo Ellison’s column from 2023, ‘Why I believe in Taylor Swift’: <a href="https://on.ft.com/49S6Xdh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.ft.com/49S6Xdh</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>More or Less:</strong></p><p>–&nbsp;Ludovic wants more rap beef, like the one happening between Drake, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar and more. You can read his article about the rap beef <a href="https://on.ft.com/3JzeWRT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>– Taylor wants to see more summer pop bangers. Keep an eye out for Ludovic’s review of Dua Lipa’s upcoming album ‘Radical Optimism’, which lands next Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>– Follow Lilah on Instagram for some great springtime content.</p><br><p>-----</p><p>The FT Weekend Festival is coming back, and will be in Washington on May 4. Speakers include Nancy Pelosi. To book tickets, go to <a href="http://ft.com/festival-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ft.com/festival-us</a> and use our exclusive discount code: weekendpodcast.&nbsp;</p><p>Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: <a href="https://ft.com/lifeandart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ft.com/lifeandart</a></p><p>—</p><p><em>Clips this week are from Republic Records.&nbsp;</em></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/dab5cb70-0c44-4c7d-a006-4641479e6129" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Life and Art from FT Weekend

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Culture chat: Is Taylor Swift’s new album too much?

APR 26, 202422 MIN
Life and Art from FT Weekend

Culture chat: Is Taylor Swift’s new album too much?

APR 26, 202422 MIN

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<p>This week, we’re discussing Taylor Swift’s new album 'The Tortured Poets Department', which is already the most-streamed debut in Spotify history. Lilah is joined by music critic Ludovic Hunter-Tilney and life-long Swiftie Taylor Nicole Rogers to discuss their picks for best and worst songs, whether Swift’s personal life gets in the way of the music, and where she’ll go next.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-------</p><p>We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/lilahrap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lilahrap</a> and we’re on X @<a href="https://twitter.com/lifeandartpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lifeandartpod</a>. You can email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. We are grateful for reviews on Apple, Spotify etc.</p><p>-------</p><p><strong>Links (all FT links get you past the paywall):&nbsp;</strong></p><p>– ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is available now on all streaming platforms.&nbsp;</p><p>– Ludovic’s four-star review of the album is here: <a href="https://on.ft.com/4bf6289" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.ft.com/4bf6289</a>&nbsp;</p><p>– Listen to our episode on the Eras tour, ‘Can Taylor Swift get any bigger?’ <a href="https://on.ft.com/3WkNKOB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or by searching in this feed.&nbsp;</p><p>– Jo Ellison’s column from 2023, ‘Why I believe in Taylor Swift’: <a href="https://on.ft.com/49S6Xdh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.ft.com/49S6Xdh</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>More or Less:</strong></p><p>–&nbsp;Ludovic wants more rap beef, like the one happening between Drake, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar and more. You can read his article about the rap beef <a href="https://on.ft.com/3JzeWRT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>– Taylor wants to see more summer pop bangers. Keep an eye out for Ludovic’s review of Dua Lipa’s upcoming album ‘Radical Optimism’, which lands next Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>– Follow Lilah on Instagram for some great springtime content.</p><br><p>-----</p><p>The FT Weekend Festival is coming back, and will be in Washington on May 4. Speakers include Nancy Pelosi. To book tickets, go to <a href="http://ft.com/festival-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ft.com/festival-us</a> and use our exclusive discount code: weekendpodcast.&nbsp;</p><p>Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: <a href="https://ft.com/lifeandart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ft.com/lifeandart</a></p><p>—</p><p><em>Clips this week are from Republic Records.&nbsp;</em></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/dab5cb70-0c44-4c7d-a006-4641479e6129" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>