"folklore" Taylor Swift's Indie-Folk Masterpiece

[@james-l1t]

In Taylor's *Miss Americana* documentary, she stated how Lover was probably her last chance of being successful. However, in my opinion, Folklore has cemented to the media that Swift is a timeless artist. That her decades of singing and songwriting will be remembered, long after she is gone from the spotlight. She no longer produces music for fame or success but rather for passion and the Swifties have the honor of standing by her along this creative journey.

[@artcommute7302]

Taylor has just proven of how much pure talent she is. Great music, I just love how it makes me feel. Chech out my interpretation of Cardigan music video :D I'm dying to discuss it honestly :)

[@peternystrom921]

I been going back to her first albums and tbh they are as good in itself as anything she ever created. Imo she found herself in her first era. Thats like 13+ years ago? I dont see anything changing her songs 13 years ago will be masterpieces even if its 2040

[@zairnermuller4960]

Shut up, she just said that to make people feel pity for her. She'll always be successful, I'm a fan, but she knows she's talented and knows that we, her fans will always support her, and believe me, there's a lot of us.

[@edensylvester13]

@@zairnermuller4960 She said it was her to last chance to get "this kind of success." She knows the fans will still be here but she also knows the fans aren't enough for her to keep breaking records the way she has been if the general public is tired of her and doesn't like her music

[@camiloespinazo]

Couldnt agree more

[@alejandronuila6150]

I think this album just secured Taylor 10 more years of a successful career. Everyone loves this album and respects her. It is already more successful than lover, despite having less than half of the promo. Let’s hope cardigan goes #1

[@zairnermuller4960]

Lover was pure garbage. Her worst album next to Reputation. This album is obviously better than those two combined.

[@roayaninunez9217]

Zairner Muller sorry wut reputation is her best album and u ain’t ready for that conversation

[@bhartichoudhary4027]

Rep is the best album everr

[@woolfric]

REP IS THAT ALBUM. 🐍

[@dr.sunflower6336]

@@roayaninunez9217 yes reputation was the best album. I would rank 1989 and reputation at 1st position because those album were where Swift showed us her another self, her hidden potential. Indeed, folklore was a pure full of poetry and art.

[@carlos-pj4bz]

after my first listening of this album i was smiling with tears in my eyes. it’s such a beautiful experience from beginning to end

[@popdissected4400]

Same. That was me at 2 in the morning today 😂

[@alvarorojaspardo7509]

@@popdissected4400 2 am? We have a real fan right here hahaha

[@peternystrom921]

Same here i have been crying none stop for a week. So great.

[@ajsc11]

Honestly, same. I found myself crying to exile, my tears ricochet, the 1 and august. This album is sooo good. AOTY winner.

[@afz5355]

Ah same

[@emreyucel6089]

I’m so glad taylor’s not chasing chart toppers, or no.1 hits. I really love her new sound but i don’t think she will leave pop forever and in her future records she will probably have pop songs with huge choruses too. She doesn’t need billions of views or no.1 hits anymore she literally achieved everything an artist can. I hope she keeps pouring her heart out and us fans will be there with her throughout her journey 🤎✨

[@popdissected4400]

Yess!! ❤️

[@drew1944]

Awards shows rn are scams

[@emreyucel6089]

John Andrew Reyes i don’t think they’re giving awards for the quality,production etc. they’re just rewarding what’s popular but i think taylor is a staple figure in pop music she doesn’t need those

[@drew1944]

@@emreyucel6089 yes, awards doesn't define someone's success😁

[@lucone2937]

I think Taylor Swift said some of her interviews after "RED" album and before "1989" album that she doesn't want to play safe and follow up with similar kind of album no matter how successful it has been. Basically she wants to challenge herself and her fans with new music. Most of the artists would have been happy just to repeat the success formula a'la "Fearless" album. "folklore" album shows again that Taylor is not afraid to take artistic and commercial risks, but I think this album will do fine in both ways. She could probably do a hard rock album with loud electric guitars and make it work as well. Somehow "folklore" seems to suit very well to the current state of mind in the world, only one year after "Lover" album.

[@lawrencefawsitt698]

i don't think 'folklore' is an album meant for chart success, it's meant for critical and her own success and development. it's a way of letting the world know she has matured and she is whatever and whoever she wants to be. it's a way of letting the world know this is taylor swift

[@YourvitamineD]

Truee, especially since people thought she made Lover for kids

[@lawrencefawsitt698]

@@jayveelamberte5894 it's doing AMAZING on the charts, breaking records, and more. but it's still an album that its chart success won't be like 1989

[@yrbigfan]

@@lawrencefawsitt698 ofc cause 1989 was made of trendy music and catchy lyric but this album is so mature

[@somawasthi2729]

Couldn’t agree more ,exactly

[@loading...948]

And yet....

[@mikoajbartczak3127]

This album is a true game-changer in Taylor's career. I think she'll proceed to make indie music with pop influences, but she'll never make a pop record destined to produce chart-topping hits like 1989 again. She just doesn't want to. She knows how much she has accomplished during her career and now just wants to experiment with music and be happy while doing it.

[@bobby-mc1wu]

I'm hoping for a pop rock album from taylor. Go listen to "Don't Keep Me Waiting" by Britney Spears. That's what I want.

[@Jonahsings3]

Her fan base is very committed and we will stay by her side even if she disappears from the charts in the future

[@salunkesumant]

Luqman Qureshi I think that’s precisely why she won’t disappear from the charts in the future!

[@aaliyahfoster2705]

An oxymoron. Our committed fanbase is making the album do numbers.

[@ahmaddiab9480]

Seriously, im so proud of swifties. The album racked up 1.3 million in sales less than 24 hours after its release. Also the singles are doing great despite being less mainstream, cardigan is heading for the no.1 spot, and she might also debut other tracks off the album in the top 10

[@mae6746]

Luqman Qureshi her fan base is what will keep her in the charts probably forever!!!

[@ajsc11]

True

[@jeremiahh.3865]

I couldnt express how proud am i for taylor, SHE HAS GROWN ARTISTICALLY AND GAVE US THIS. SHE DID THAT😭😭😭😭

[@kaitlynbillings]

It’s such a beautiful album. I can’t believe she just surprised us with this. Every song is so beautifully and unique. Folklore is definitely a wonderful different sounding album and it’s absolutely one of her best albums😊💖

[@popdissected4400]

Absolutely!

[@theresallanos1770]

" it’s absolutely one of her best albums" what do you think are her other best albums? just curious hehhehe

[@kaitlynbillings]

theresa llanos I’d say probably Reputation 😊

[@stuartblittley3531]

not one bad song

[@yelkempis8256]

Folklore's aesthetic imo doesn't necessarily stand on the black and white, it's rather grey. It possibly represents black and white meeting in the middle to form a balanced aesthetic, a softness on the dark and light of stories.

[@Robertdbd20]

If anyone ever underestimates Taylor's writing ability ask them to listen to literally any song off this album. So far betty is my fave from this masterpiece of an album

[@jeremiahh.3865]

NFR! and FOLKLORE STAN YASSS

[@Ariana-nw2oh]

@Konann both masterpieces

[@jeremiahh.3865]

@@Ariana-nw2oh YESSSS

[@MinhTran-cp9nd]

u got taste chile

[@jannjumonong]

mine is Exile ❤️

[@miloseviczarko45]

Her best album so far. She should stick to this genre, it really suits her.

[@popdissected4400]

Agreed!!

[@greenergrass4060]

For real. From Her Country roots, it just feels like a natural progression to move to folk indie after Eras of Pop

[@agustinlobos2564]

I don't want her to stick with any genre, since I love seeing her evolve, but I love this indie folk Taylor

[@JeFfReYcHuA97]

maybe she should make a rock album for next project

[@RyanlovesTh]

I want her happyness but fuck i love her pop album 1989 and Reputation

[@theloveandcookiesgal]

she realized after lover she was in a rut. after an album as image shifting& impactful as reputation it wasnt natural to write the big pop anthems anymore like it was during 1989. you could tell in the lyrics of songs like me! and yntcd (by taylors high high standards) the best parts of that album are the slower deep cuts and lover (the song) of course. but after lover, after years of the 2 yr fall record release cycle, the clever hint dropping, and the heavy promotion, it was tired for both her and the gp. taylor works best alone when it comes to song writing. its a sincerity that you cant miss. im so happy she just locked herself in a room w a piano and guitar and wrote. it had been a long time since she wrote music that had nothing to do with her public perception and image, but rather on storytelling, and you can tell thats where she shines. on songs like me! shes trying to sell a feeling, but taylor shines when she is telling a story, and this album is a storybook. i love it.

[@kaylamorgan7308]

That's a really good way to put it...I think when she tells us a story she gives us a feeling. You're right that she shines best in that sense. Her storytelling songs have always been the most felt by me and I'm sure a lot of others. That's why I love this album so much!!

[@edensylvester13]

she only has a handful of songs about her public perception

[@marsdes6856]

If lover didnt exist in between, i dont think Folklore can run. We needed Lover to mellow down the strength and impact of reputation. One cant exist without the other. People would have a harder time adjusting from rep era to folklore

[@alystdesign]

@@marsdes6856 true dat it's really meant to happen

[@miakosarek6564]

Taylor is an absolute musical genius and we are so lucky to witness each album she has released. Truly iconic.

[@edensylvester13]

Inez isn't the girl James had a fling with, we don't know her name. Inez is the girl who spread rumors about him cheating on Betty

[@lyle2685]

Eden Gallagher i dont know why people keep getting it wrong while its been so obvious

[@edensylvester13]

@@lyle2685 ikr lol

[@zaarasayed7799]

Right, it's in the lyrics...

[@roathnorin]

to me the side piece is a boy ahhaha

[@edensylvester13]

@@roathnorin "when *she* pulled up like a figment of my worst intentions"...

[@boywonder3439]

I'm a pop fan and Pop taylor is my favorite one so I went to this album a little bit skeptical. However, i was pleasantly surprised. This is her best album yet. The storytelling and entire concept of the album is beyond brilliant. I think Taylor, with this album, has solidified herself as probably the best songwriter of our generation. She is just amazing. I have a huge feeling she's gonna win AOTY at the grammys for a third time....deservingly so.

[@biggnome4653]

same! This is a genre I would NEVER normally give a chance but I’m glad she opened me up to it. It’s so beautiful.

[@MagnitudeReviews]

Big Gnome I recommend taking a look at a guy named “Gregory Alan Isakov” if you want a similarly sounding artist to Taylor Swift in Folklore.

[@biggnome4653]

Magnitude Reviews ok thank you!

[@aguirrelaramariep.3393]

Oh I think you just predicted it. She's otw to AOTY in the grammys. Lol. So happy for her.

[@randomvlogs4263]

Hi from the future. She won.

[@dinasilva9263]

This is so different. I like when artists take a risk and make something like this. This is just pure feelings, stories, like a book of memories...in a WORLD so social media addicted this is probably what we all need. At least i am very happy with this record.

[@kamallb4650]

Taylor has changed almost every era.

[@dinasilva9263]

@@kamallb4650 yes, and i enjoy every one, especially the reputation era, but this is so special!

[@TheBetterGamer]

"Folklore" by Taylor Swift is one of the few records I've heard in my life I can call beautiful. The intentions behind it, the messages in each song, the tones, the composition; it's all just simply wonderful and magnetic to a wandering soul. Another album I would describe as "beautiful" is Kate Bush's "Aerial (A Sky of Honey)" which evokes such strong emotions and flows effortlessly. I would love to write a beautiful album one day.

[@ferrin6326]

Exactly! This is the kind of album I could listen to on loop for so long, and then come back to it years later and STILL be stunned by while listening to it.

[@GraphicallyAlex]

I find it so interesting that she’s been edging back to her country roots in a way. But I really love how the album is so stripped down, and she’s back to the storytelling she was always so good at.

[@ayushojha3611]

Also the re-recording of the other 6 albums are also coming 😭

[@aaliyahfoster2705]

She's not letting anyone else breathe 2020 and 2021 omg.

[@ayushojha3611]

@@aaliyahfoster2705 omg seriously!!

[@LisetteLongerbone]

I’m sure she prob won’t , but It would be so cool if she changed the sound of her old songs to fit this folklore sound! :)

[@aaliyahfoster2705]

@@LisetteLongerbone Imagine rerecording Shake It Off into folklore. 🗿 No words.

[@LisetteLongerbone]

Aaliyah Foster yess ^^

[@aditya_raina_]

TAYLOR IS THE BEST COUNTRY SINGER . TAYLOR IS THE BEST POP SINGER . TAYLOR IS THE BEST ALTERNATIVE SINGER . POP DISSECTED IS THE BEST KZbin CHANNEL .

[@christinaulrich4445]

I thought the last great American dynasty reminded me more of the lucky one.

[@geegee6752]

me too!!!

[@nihiloss1]

I had a marvelous time~~

[@theresallanos1770]

@@nihiloss1 YES!

[@itsflowerside]

EXACTLY

[@arcturus4939]

Hate me all you want. This album dethroned "Reputation" as my favorite album from Taylor Swift,LOL!

[@anisanurraudah8383]

To each of their own but rep is one of the weakest Taylor's albums. For me, it dethrone RED as her best album. YET.

[@peternystrom921]

Reputation is freaking amazing. Lover is my favorit. But i see Taylor as different eras and style and compare them is kind of wierd 😊

[@upscaleavenue]

Reputation is a weak album - sonically AND lyrically, with Getaway Car as the exception - compared to Folklore. Folklore is her magnum opus. My Tears Ricochet is a better song than All Too Well. It's her best album.

[@adamd6648]

Reputation was fucking amazing.

[@peternystrom921]

@@adamd6648 Still is 😊

[@AnneettaLife]

I don’t think Taylor released this album to be a radio hit. I think she just wanted to share these stories with us. Plus she’s rich af so she is in a position where she can release anything she wants and still enjoy her fans reactions.

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

She just pulled a Beyoncé on us

[@Sebass0107]

This is her Lemonade that’s what it feels like to me

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

121414 157354 so true because there both raw and vulnerable

[@thankuslay6766]

True, folklore is rated 94/100 by Metacritic

[@midnightshadows5180]

@@AntonioGG1-9801 lemonade... Is raw and vulnerable? Are you serious... Lol

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

better than Lemonade.

[@anisanurraudah8383]

TS9 being a rock album is a dream to me. She had been flirted with rock so many times and nailed it. Now its time to fully made an entire album about it. Imagine Taylor's own version of Nevermind which could lead to rock being mainstream again. Holy moly pop dissect, you just read my mind. Hope Tay read it too lol.

[@scarlettrose2065]

Same . Taylor is good at many genres and rock taylor would make my life 😌

[@scarlettrose2065]

Same . Taylor is good at many genres and rock taylor would make my life 😌

[@ajsc11]

I guess we'll just have to wait for TS10, maybe 2023.

[@ajsc11]

I guess we'll just have to wait for TS10, maybe 2023.

[@briepri]

Well we have evermore already🥺😁

[@camilasuarez4596]

There’s a special place in my heart to an album who tells stories and let me imagine them all in my head, specially during this difficult times. It helps with so much uncertainty and anxiety, and I’m truly grateful for this surprise release. Fresh air needed, and this album was just that.

[@kiepomas1]

"FIRST EVER USE OF THE F WORD" what a vibe

[@ferrin6326]

I didn't even notice, it's an artistic use of the F word to the point it doesn't stick out unnaturally and that's the best drop of the F word when it comes to music in my (personal) opinion.

[@prometheustv6558]

She finally made an album in the style(lol) of Safe and Sound.

[@westworlds]

And almost like a slightly subdued Treacherous from Red. I agree with the Twitter Swifites who say this album is almost a part 2 to the Red album, just leaning into the more alternative deep cuts. I love it.

[@the_.art._6229]

I think this eighth Studio album is the best not only because of the lyricism but because it is so simple and Calming, I think this album resonates with all of us because during the lock down period we all have gone through some times that's why the album opens with sad songs but slowly and gradually move towards happy ending showing us that there is light at the end of the tunnel ✨

[@simmy1251]

One of her best albums if not the best. I hope it does well, it deserves to.

[@Lizaaard21]

Why is no one talking about epiphany!? That song Is so haunting and wrecks me with every Listen

[@hotmixers5306]

My favourites : Exile Betty The last American dynasty August

[@kristenkristen7140]

Betty is such a bop

[@kamallb4650]

American dynasty is prob. My least fav🤣

[@kristenkristen7140]

@@kamallb4650 **suprised pikachu face**

[@kamallb4650]

@@kristenkristen7140 I love hoax which was prob everyone else's least fav.

[@kristenkristen7140]

@@kamallb4650 i think my least fav is epiphany its not a bad song its just not my taste and my fav is betty

[@ricardocarmona9514]

It's exciting how she pushes herself to find new tones, new ways to tell stories and to grow with her music

[@Veralidainai]

'folklore' is the best album I've ever listened to. Every track is so pure, so vivid in its storytelling and so beautiful.

[@GONE993]

I feel like "Safe And Sound" and "Eyes Open" would've fit in so well with this record!❤🎶❤

[@ss04to06]

Safe and Sound, yes but Eyes Open is much more rock and has a rougher sound than what is found on this album. That song is in a league of its own.

[@danieltran9634]

Safe and Sound and The last time would fit in this album IMO.

[@rial5161]

This album is literally a masterpiece, the lyrics, the production, the sounds, just amazing and so mature

[@yvesdgreat8632]

This is Taylor’s first alternative album and it’s so damn good.

[@edrianalbacite8684]

Stopped listening to Folklore just to watch this review about Folklore 😅

[@blueboynv]

she aiming for the album of the year grammy

[@BlazeFireball]

Let’s hope this album of the century don’t get melodramaed or reputationed

[@thankuslay6766]

@@BlazeFireball or Lemonaded or Thank u, nexted

[@kristenkristen7140]

@@BlazeFireball or redded

[@aaliyahfoster2705]

Coming for Artist of the Decade of the 2020s

[@punnagai8684]

@@BlazeFireball or NFR-ed

[@AA-pk9ur]

I think Taylor and Katy are in similar places in there lives. Both aren’t really chasing the charts and realize that they’re solidified legends in pop and are clearly happier

[@rainyalukasa2411]

I love the album 🤩 I really appreciate her writing I can finally say I'm a fan after this gem

[@zarabellastone6305]

❤

[@popdissected4400]

Yessss!!!

[@Jonahsings3]

She might just go this way with the rest of her career, she might make pop hits here and there but knowing that she excepted the fact that she might not have the same success as she once had she might not make pop hits or she might not feel like she needs to anymore

[@EternalDreamer1000]

The vibe of the album kinda remind me of safe and sound, the archer, sad beautiful tragic, the last time, the lucky one and its nice to have a friend all mixed up together, i also tried to listen "SBT" as part of "folklore" and it really suits the mood of the album as if it were part of it in my opinion!

[@amystout7772]

I love this album so much, I think it’s her best work tied with 1989 so far. It definitely has the fairytale vibe, but it also is very much about reality and what’s happening in the world. I was really surprised when I first heard it, and when I saw the genre said “alternative”. There are so many songs that had me wanting to cry (like “Exile”, “Epiphany”,”Betty”, and “This Is Me Trying”), and also songs I wanted to dance to even though they’re more indie (like “The 1”, “Cardigan”, “August”, and “Invisible String”.) I love this album so much and I’m so proud of Taylor because I know this is so out of her comfort zone, just like 1989 was.

[@thecatoverlord8589]

We swifties know it's a big deal when Taylor drop the f bomb on her lyrics.

[@Jonahsings3]

People sometimes complain that her music is annoying, which kinda but not that much, songs like me or shake it off can get irritating. I love that she left all that behind for this record and is just focusing on something that she is always going to be known for, which is her song writing abilities.

[@WW-br9tp]

I think the interesting thing is that the songs she’s known for (such as SIO) are kind of outliers in terms of sound when you consider her entire discography.

[@kaylamorgan7308]

W W absolutely. I think this album just proves that she doesn't need those songs to do what she loves. She may not end up with any singles on this record or any on the radio, but that is fully okay with me.

[@peternystrom921]

I dont get how ppl can think that. Do they even like music and amazing lyrics and voice? Na i gues its mumblerapp and Ariana with 4 other washed up artist that no one wants ever. My take on it.

[@paintingdreams290]

tbh, hearing the title made me think of a folk, indie-pop, indie-folk and country album

[@davidsngr5363]

1.3 million sales in 24 hrs and 81 million streams on Spotify and 35 million on Apple Music. So happy I stuck with her throughout the years.

[@andromilka]

i feel like this a new taylor, she seems appeased, like she came to terms with her demons and finally accepted who she is. i love that album so much, and the fact that she just uses her voice as a vessel to these stories, not utilizing her image as a shop front for people to care about her music... it’s just beautiful

[@AM19925]

i am glad she knows she's powerful enough to make whatever music she wants and doesn't have to worry about pop trends

[@Ada-el9kh]

she just broke the record for the most streamed female album on spotify

[@em4888]

I’ve always enjoyed more her earlier work than the pop of the last albums. I was so surprised with the direction she took with this album, it’s a beautiful piece of work. Kinda feels like this is the album I’ve wanted from her all along

[@illabesa]

I agree with some of the other comments that it seems like she was tired of her usual way of doing things. It also simply would not have worked - if she had announced an album and done the whole Easter egg thing for months before she released it critics and cynics would’ve called her selfish and obsessed with herself. Overall this was literally the best thing she has done in her career and the best thing she could’ve done as an artist during these times. Plus it’s honestly such a gift to the fans. I’m grateful that in the midst of COVID and protests, it’s a complicated album focused on heartbreak and the intricacies of life and love - not some overly happy go lucky “we’re gonna get through this!!!!” sort of thing. I’m truly so proud of her and how far she’s come! Folklore is an absolute masterpiece that feels like a hot cup of coffee that soothes the soul. I am SO curious what shes gonna do about the tour, though. But honestly knowing T she’s probably already figured it out - Folklore of Lovers tour, anyone?

[@ajinkyajoshi5513]

Taylor is really versatile artist country, pop, indie-folk, rock, electronic wooow so much different genres taylor did

[@kirstene013]

I love the maturity and absolutely beautiful lyricism she puts out with this album. It’s honestly one of my favourites, alongside Reputation. My fav tracks (I have a lot😂) are mirrorball, cardigan, seven, august and invisible string. I totally agree that this era is so refreshing, and I’d love for her to continue in this direction musically in the future.

[@biggnome4653]

I would have never expected something like this from her but I am not mad about it it’s more of a passion project

[@biggnome4653]

Jnthn but I feel like she didn’t expect it to do as well as it’s doing right now. Part of the reason it is a surprise album is because it wasn’t meant for commercial success.

[@wowrosa]

I feel like this is her “ lemonade “

[@anisanurraudah8383]

Better than lemonade

[@Sandrahroman]

I'm not a big fan of Taylor, but this album has commented her as a true songwriter. it's a real masterpiece.

[@SE-tv8ki]

I couldn't have clicked faster.... love your videos

[@otawasteeler]

I'm a massive Swift fan and I'm completely in love with this album. It's the record Taylor was born to make. I wanted to thank you for your videos. They're positive, well-researched, and really interesting. I love how you value giving us great analysis more than using clickbait or negative opinions for the sake of being negative just to get more viewers. Love this channel

[@08_ikomangokasaputra66]

After listening to this album, I think my soul go to the heaven

[@eleanorsmith5475]

and it won album of the year

[@edensylvester13]

I lovee how you mentioned the differences between the black & white of reputation and folklore

[@kevinvitualla]

Her recent albums were written about mostly of her experiences but with folklore she went further out since her lyricism is her always strength. She was no longer storytelling herself but all the stories she heard. When she said "I’ve told these stories to the best of my ability with all the love, wonder, and whimsy they deserve. Now it’s up to you to pass them down." and indeed that's what folklore is.

[@redboy4695]

Omg you’re such a Swiftie you remembered the dress ❤️ I screamed

[@ronfolklorevermore4018]

THE ALBUM.OF THE YEAR

[@architagautam6714]

No... Inez is Betty's friend who tells her the rumor. She's not the other girl.

[@fonzy8656]

inez is not james's affair, james's affair is unnamed. inez is just their friend

[@slystone4892]

You and I coincide once again, first with It's Nice To Have A Friend and now with Mirrorball.

[@msnicoleleeee314]

would love to hear you talk about august! it's my favourite track in this album!

[@enriquesanchez9016]

I can definitively see her go back to pop in future albums but i'm SO glad she made this one. As you said it's a masterpiece and the kind of album i wanted to hear from her but never thought i would get.

[@jillvanderploeg4360]

I am a TS fan since 2013. Which is kinda unusual, bc I always liked indie bands and alternative music. I wasn't really interested in mainstream pop music. Red made me a fan, and i still am a HUGE fan to this day. Every record is wonderful, but folklore + evermore really felt like a dream come true, working with the National and Bon Iver. I think pretty much everything she has done in her past, have led up to this point. I am forever grateful to be a swiftie, what an icon. Best songwriter of our generation.

[@theakoss]

this album showcases her songwriting and her maturity. i’ve described it as bittersweet. even though she’s writing from many different perspectives, i think all the songs have a little of taylor’s own life in them. it’s my favorite thing she’s put out yet. i’m so grateful that she has the freedom to do this.

[@stevelux9060]

I want a rock album with a Kesha feature. With great guitar riffs and anthemic songs like Springsteen and the like.

[@digantatalukdar668]

That would be so cool. Kesha already made a great rock song called let them talk. I love that song and state of grace by tay is one of my favorite songs by her.

[@katdelrey]

I really want to hear more guitar riffs like she did in the bridge parts of August (idk if it's actually called a riff)

[@SeedLyrics]

This album sounds VERY Taylor Swift. My heart for Betty and August! ❤❤

[@jzderf]

I was really surprised when you said you haven't heard of Chamber Pop. Wow! Dig into any Belle and Sebastian, some earlier Destroyer albums (Rubies), and some Rufus Wainwright (Want One in particular) and you are in for a real treat!!

[@xorock9387]

This album is my fav album of hers, i truly love this album and it rlly shows her maturity and her vulnerability, and also i rlly want to see a video about mariah carey!

[@niki5923]

I think this album earned her a lot of respect. She solidified herself as one of the best songwriters ever

[@WSK9002]

I would love to see Ms. Swift do a Soft Rock Album as her next project. Like Lin Manuel Miranda and her friend Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift just doesn't like one type of Music, she loves all types of Music and is a big supporter of Music, I don't know many artist in the last Fifteen Years or in general that would donate signed copies of her CD's for free to Local Record Stores.

[@ThePopWatch1]

Amazing video! ✨

[@darrylkaye3999]

The album that I will listen for the next decade. I love her maturity in each songs, genius lyrics and the sound is truly gold. 💖

[@SE-tv8ki]

WhAt HaPpEnEd To CHROMATICA ??????? Plz dont forget gaga.... when is the cromatica video coming out 👀

[@d.n.6703]

Yes, where is chromatica?

[@anisanurraudah8383]

Lol. More like Traumatica

[@SE-tv8ki]

@@anisanurraudah8383 oh really

[@richardh776]

I think it is the fault of radio for not having these songs as radio hits. Why not have these songs be radio hits. These songs 1000 times better than anything on the radio right now. Masterpiece.

[@clashfan2875]

If I think about this in terms of the situation only, as in 4 months of isolation while the world around you crumbles more every day, the tone of this record makes absolute sense. It's not a very upbeat time right now and aren't most of us feeling retrospective even if it's just thinking about how different life was 6 months ago? Taylor is also an extremely driven individual so it's not surprising that given so much time she would use it in this way. This album is a MOOD for sure, one I'm very much feeling at the moment.

[@annemirthenies]

im screeching u lowkey predicted evermore

[@missypopmusic6110]

This is exactly the record I always wanted but never thought I'd get from her. I have cried multiple times listening to Cardigan. I feel like this album shows so much personal growth and proves her talent cannot be contained to one genre. I think Taylor Swift will be writing songs for us to enjoy her whole life. She is truly a prodigy

[@EdwardSeeber]

I'm happy Taylor decided to go in this direction for her new album, not many artist who have alot of success ever take this kind of turn since it's further away from mainstream (that or its there label not wanting them to do it) overall I'm loving this era

[@TheRubyGamersTRG]

People really thought she was nearing the end of her career and called lover a bad album.. then she released this masterpiece and has recaptured the attention of the public

[@kimnavarro1995]

Taylor just gave me My first favorite full alternative album. I love other indie songs but not full album like Taylor thanks for another beautiful lyrics and music 😘

[@krishnakumarimp8700]

Old Taylor: C'mon let's have fun New Taylor: Am I a joke to you....?

[@nonononotyet7396]

Epiphany is soo good and the meaning behind is soo good

[@cantbleednow3639]

Thank you for this

[@mariannanieto6343]

Will you make a video about evermore? I loved both albums❤️❤️💜

[@niuipyenagar7813]

I'm happy everyone finally realized why it was right for critics to call Taylor "this century's best songwriter"! ♥️

[@Clara-mm2yi]

I‘d love for Taylor to explore the Dreampop Genre even more, like it already shows in Mirrorball. Fuzzy guitars, great soundscapes and indie-vibes, I‘m here for it:)

[@KS-oh9no]

Yes in some songs i can find bit shoegaze/dreampop influence

[@WSK9002]

Three years after "Folklore" dropped, it is still Ms. Swift's closets material that one can objectively call a concept album, most heartfelt CD, also the closest it deserved all the awards that it got. 🙏🏼💙

[@xAsher94x]

she can release whatever and just go #1 for weeks! she is that powerful she is TEH MUSIC INDUSTRY!

[@quewinjadeisking23]

IMO...this always be one Taylor's top tier albums. The pen was insane 😭 the journey was amazing 🥺

[@tbotaku]

This was one of the few good things from the year. I think she really wanted to take us somewhere else with her in this time