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This is a great album that flows consistently from start to finish. Her best lyrics, gorgeous production, sweet callbacks to her earlier work. I could just imagine myself listening to this non-stop on a rainy day - it has a mood to it that feels perfect for where I'm at right now.
of course the vinyl is only available on her store and the shipping to Germany is $17. damn.
But from what I listened to, it sounds awesome.
But from what I listened to, it sounds awesome.
I just bought a digital copy and a vinyl of a Taylor Swift album.
I need to check the album credits again, she must have partnered up with the wiccans because this is magical.
I need to check the album credits again, she must have partnered up with the wiccans because this is magical.
Netherlands here, and yup. $17 is insane, lol. But I'm sure this'll get a regular release and probably a colored indie store release.
I am absolutely in love with the cover for the vinyl #1. thinking about buying it still lol. maybe I'll see if it is still available next week after I got paid.
I felt like the Antonoff songs were some of the strongest highlights of the album. While I do like Aaron Dessner, his tracks sound like what I expect out of The National.
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I wish the album wasn't so focused in its mood. Some of the Dessner songs, particularly in the back half, kinda mashed together on first listen. There are still some masterful songs on here, like Exile, and I really liked a couple of the Jack tracks too but I admit this might have been me grasping for hints of her pop sound in what is otherwise a pretty somber, stripped down and raw album that doesn't really have many peaks and valleys tonally
I like it. I don't know if I like it any more or less than her previous couple of albums, but it certainly seems a lot less focus tested and safe so ultimately it's more interesting if nothing else
I like it. I don't know if I like it any more or less than her previous couple of albums, but it certainly seems a lot less focus tested and safe so ultimately it's more interesting if nothing else
I agree. Most of the Antonoff tracks are where I'm getting the self-referential moments from the album.
Wow, I have to say that I love "peace". It's definitely one of the most Bon Iver-esque songs though...
Strong "Please Don't Live in Fear" vibes.
The more I listen to the Jack Antonoff produced tracks, the more of an Azure Ray vibe I get from them. It's a very specific sound, and while not entirely out of left field for him... it's a very subtle and welcome change to his production style with Taylor.
If people aren't familiar with Azure Ray, listen to their 2001 self titled album. It's killer.
https://open.spotify.com/album/473NAu1vpY4l1ANnx7lmJZ?si=VVYCO8OiQkK5LsrGWY8w1g
If people aren't familiar with Azure Ray, listen to their 2001 self titled album. It's killer.
https://open.spotify.com/album/473NAu1vpY4l1ANnx7lmJZ?si=VVYCO8OiQkK5LsrGWY8w1g
"epiphany" is haunting. She completely let loose on this album, you can hear pain and sorrow in every line.
the music Taylor wishes Jack helped her make, also the cleanse I needed after that album, period
After listening twice, my first impression is that it's solid... but probably in the middle of her catalogue for me (behind Speak Now, 1989, and Red, almost certainly)... Not a complaint, as I really like the album. Mostly gorgeous, but a bit too midtempo and samey to imagine wanting to often listen to it front to back.
Yeah, I would rank NFR above it too... Not that there's anything to be disappointed about here.
Early Favorites
1. Cardigan (Really REALLY beautiful. Probably one of my favorite songs she's ever written.)
2. Great American Dynasty (Lana Del Rey vibes)
3. August (Album needed a few more uptempo songs, but this one was great... not sure about the weird vocal effect/reverb)
4. Exile (not much to say. Great song)
5. Invisible String (Album also needed a little more guitar/country twang. This one felt like vintage Taylor Swift but more mature)
Overall I'd give it a 7/10
The first half is definitely better than the second. I agree that it got to sounding samey. Cut out 5-6 songs and you'd have a near perfect album.
I'd only put 1989 over it. And that might change on more listens.
1. Cardigan (Really REALLY beautiful. Probably one of my favorite songs she's ever written.)
2. Great American Dynasty (Lana Del Rey vibes)
3. August (Album needed a few more uptempo songs, but this one was great... not sure about the weird vocal effect/reverb)
4. Exile (not much to say. Great song)
5. Invisible String (Album also needed a little more guitar/country twang. This one felt like vintage Taylor Swift but more mature)
Overall I'd give it a 7/10
The first half is definitely better than the second. I agree that it got to sounding samey. Cut out 5-6 songs and you'd have a near perfect album.
I'd only put 1989 over it. And that might change on more listens.
Exile is the best song on this record by far. August is a close second for now. Beautiful stuff.
What? It did well commercially and was critically acclaimed (including a Grammy Album of the Year nomination).
It wasn't empty shade... Jack Antonoff also produced it.
goodbye
NFR is better than every Taylor album combined..
It's clear as day. and Taylor wants to be Lana soooo bad. You can hear it all over Folklore.
Taylor has named Lana as an influence of hers and also as "the most influential artist in pop" just last year. I can hear some of that in here but only vaguely and mostly on Cardigan - you can really hear it in an earlier single of hers, Wildest Dreams.
Anyways, both this and NFR were wonderful.
Anyways, both this and NFR were wonderful.
There's nothing Lana in any of these tracks.. what is this reaching