We uncover the common songwriting techniques and chart the musical evolution of Taylor Swift. Featuring songs from her early country period, transitional indie period and her latest pop album, 1989.
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Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Mar 2020
Songs of Comfort, with Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow
We discuss songs of solace in our current crisis, with some very special guests – including Taylor Swift – joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46m 8s
Nov 2021
Taylor Swift's Catalog, Ranked – and A Look at Taylor's Versions
We discuss Rob Sheffield's revamped, ranked list of Taylor Swift's songs, with Rob joining Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt – and discuss the work-intensive Taylor's Versions project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51m 58s
Jul 2020
Taylor Swift Loves Indie, Too
Last week, Taylor Swift surprised her fans with the announcement of the imminent release of a new 16-track album, entitled folklore. The National’s Aaron Dessner co-wrote or co-produced 11 of the songs, and it also features collaborations with Bon Iver and Jack Antonoff. “Most of ... Show More
24m 31s
Mar 2021
'Red' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
The beat dropped on "I Knew You Were Trouble" and everything changed, Taylor Swift had gone pop. Nathan and Nora break down Taylor's fourth album, 'Red,' and her transition from country to pop. They discuss Max Martin's influence on the album, the importance of songs like "All To ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2021
'Speak Now' | Every Single Album: Taylor Swift
Nathan and Nora are here to talk about Taylor Swift's third album, 'Speak Now.' Beloved by fans, the album shows Taylor's continued turn away from country and into pop, displays her sharpening songwriting skills, and includes canonical songs like 'Mean,' 'Back to December,' and o ... Show More
1h 20m