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May 2024
1h 19m

We Hope You Think of The Anthology

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We're back to discuss the second half of TTPD — a track-by-track, our general takes, an a redone album (listen to Hannah and Madeline's Version here). Are you an anthology truther??? PLEASE send your thoughts.

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