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What Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ (10-minute version) Can Teach Us About Story Structure

Recently, Taylor Swift released the 10-minute version of a song called “All Too Well.” By far, this track has been the most buzzed-about aspect of her re-released Red album, and it even broke the record for longest runtime of a #1 song, a record previously held by Don McLean’s “American Pie.” For those who don’t follow the career of Taylor Swift, “All Too Well” was … Continue reading What Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ (10-minute version) Can Teach Us About Story Structure

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Spotify says these were my top 100 songs of 2020. Were they really?

At the end of ever year, Spotify makes you a playlist with the songs you listened to the most. That’s nice of them. However, I can’t help but wonder… are the songs you listened to the most often really the same as your actual favorite songs? I know in some cases I listen to an album more if I plan on reviewing it, and I … Continue reading Spotify says these were my top 100 songs of 2020. Were they really?

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‘folklore’ by Taylor Swift – The Taylor Swift Album I’ve Been Waiting For

So I am by no means a ‘Swiftie.’ Sure, I’ve listened to every song and even written a review of every album (links to those at the end of this post). And yeah, from 1989 onwards I’ve been fairly invested in her album rollouts, listening to new songs and watching new videos almost immediately after they dropped. But I’ve also consistently had negative opinions about … Continue reading ‘folklore’ by Taylor Swift – The Taylor Swift Album I’ve Been Waiting For

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Albums to Listen To Instead of Taylor Swift’s “Lover”

It’s that time again. That’s right, a new Taylor Swift album! I have a complicated relationship with Taylor and her work. Pretty much every album she’s ever made consists of the following: – Several songs that I truly despise, either because I find their production obnoxious, their lyrics problematic, or some combination of both. – Several okay songs that I didn’t truly despise initially, but … Continue reading Albums to Listen To Instead of Taylor Swift’s “Lover”

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An Album a Day: Lover by Taylor Swift

August 23, Lover by Taylor Swift Genre: PopYear: 2019Runtime: 61:48Total Number of Tracks: 18Songs you might know:– “Lover”– “The Man”– “The Archer”– “You Need to Calm Down”– “ME!” (ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco)  My prior relationship with the album and artist: I listened to all four songs that dropped prior to the album’s release (the ones listed above minus “The Man”), and liked … Continue reading An Album a Day: Lover by Taylor Swift

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An Album a Day: reputation by Taylor Swift

August 22, reputation by Taylor Swift Genre: Synthpop, with a touch of rap/hip hop influence that doesn’t really belong here. Year: 2017 Runtime: 55:38 Total Number of Tracks: 15 Songs you might know: – “…Ready For It?” – “End Game” (ft. Future and Ed Sheeran) – “Delicate” – “Look What You Made Me Do” My prior relationship with the album: The lead single of reputation was “Look What You … Continue reading An Album a Day: reputation by Taylor Swift

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An Album a Day: 1989 (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Edition

August 21, 1989 (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift Genre: Synthpop Year: 2014Runtime: 68:37Total Number of Tracks: 16. 13 from the standard edition, and 3 bonus songs. And for once, none of the bonus tracks are rehashes of standard edition songs. Halle-freakin-lujah. Songs you might know:– “Blank Space”– “Style”– “Out of the Woods”– “Shake It Off”– “Bad Blood”– “Wildest Dreams”– “New Romantics” (deluxe edition exclusive)  My prior relationship … Continue reading An Album a Day: 1989 (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Edition

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An Album a Day: Red (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift

August 20, Red (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift Genre: A hodgepodge of different sorts of pop. Not quite as synth-focused as Taylor’s more recent pop, but certainly not a country album either save for 2 or 3 tracks. Year: 2012Runtime: 90:27Total Number of Tracks: 21. This consists of the 16 songs from the standard edition, 3 bonus songs, and 3 bonus versions of standard edition songs. Songs you … Continue reading An Album a Day: Red (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift

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An Album a Day: Speak Now (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift

August 19, Speak Now (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift Genre: Country, but also with a touch more rock instrumentation than a typical country record. Year: 2010 Runtime: 92:16 Total Number of Tracks: 20, including six bonus tracks not on the standard edition. Of those six, three are additional songs, the other three are additional versions of songs from the standard edition. Songs you might know: – “Mine” … Continue reading An Album a Day: Speak Now (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift

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