Fight the power! In the second ep of Earbuddies, Mat and Tim consider the ramifications of Taylor Swift's opening gambit in her battle for control of her music. Is it a sea change for the music industry? Plus: a lot of gushing about great songwriting.

SONGS PLAYED:

Taylor Swift - Bad Blood

Taylor Swift - Fearless (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift - Love Story (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift - Fifteen (Taylor's Version)

Cardi B - Bodak Yellow

Taylor Swift - White Horse (Taylor's Version) 

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You

Taylor Swift - Tell Me Why (Taylor's Version)

SHOW AND TELL:

Tim: Taylor Swift - Holy Ground and Taylor Swift - Our Song

Mat: Taylor Swift - Delicate and Taylor Swift - Style (Live)

FURTHER READING:

All 173 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked by Rob Sheffield

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