Observing a slow decline in quality/scope :(
To Nathan & Nora: I just listened to your latest episode reviewing Taylor’s double album, TTPD, and it compelled me to write my first review of this pod. I’ve been a long-time listener since the first episode of Every Single Album. At the onset, I appreciated the deeper dives into the whole range of what the creation of an album involves, and how that impacts society through artistry. For every artist you’ve covered. But…I must say, your generalized coverage of music has been going steadily downhill. It honestly sounds like you as hosts are trying to continue something that your heart is no longer in—it’s lacking insight and your comments often reduce to cyclical noise. What is the purpose of your discussions if you’re not willing to challenge yourselves and really spend time with the material covered in a meaningful, honest way? Frankly, you haven’t been adding anything of substance for a while. TTPD is a richly layered, lengthy album that is viscerally honest through its emotional scope. It’s the kind of musical work that requires time to absorb. I really feel like you both rushed this latest episode, and as a result, did a disservice to the quality of the writing and to yourselves. Much of the material seems to have soared way above your heads. First impressions are fine, but stretching a surface level glance across a 2-hour plus episode is excruciating to listen to. Take more time to digest this before rushing to judgement—I think you missed a lot of richly poignant points made, that were (ironically) directed to the fan base. What your latest episode did reveal that I found interesting is that TTPD is an album geared more for artists to receive than the general public—you are the most basic audience based on your comments. Maybe this one isn’t meant for you. In any case, you both missed an opportunity to add something engaging and new to the conversation, and it’s extremely disappointing. I hope you can do better moving forward.
One disappointed poet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/21/24
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clclynnc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/29/23
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sssooooopppphhh via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/22
I love listening to them go through one directions albums but my god PLEASE chill on the song references. We get it. You know a lot of songs and think they all sound the same. Hit a few and move on we are begging you.
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