Last Friday, Oct. 27, America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift released the long-awaited 1989 (Taylor’s Version). The album featured the original 16 tracks with five “from the vault” tracks and an additional track on the vinyl sold at Target. After the album’s release, Swift was officially declared a billionaire and the numbers are only rising with the new release!
Welcome to 1989
1989 (Taylor’s Version) is a journey back to 2014 when the original album took the world by storm. Swift’s fifth studio album marked a turning point in her career as she transitioned from country to pop music. The original 1989 was a revelation, showcasing Swift’s songwriting talent and ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant pop anthems.
The release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is not just a re-recording; it’s a statement of reclaiming Swift’s artistic control. Swift’s battle with her former record label over the rights to her early music became a publicized feud, inspiring her to re-record her first six records. By doing so, she not only regains ownership of her art but also ensures that her fans can access the versions she intends them to hear.
We’ll never go out of Styles?
1989 (Taylor’s Version) is a reimagined trip down memory lane. Swift’s voice, now more mature and seasoned, adds a new layer of depth to the album’s familiar tracks. The songs people fell in love with nine years ago have been reborn, and fans are going crazy. Swift released five new vault tracks that she did not originally release, these are called “Slut!”, “Is it Over Now?”, “Say Don’t Go”, “Now That We Don’t Talk”, and “Suburban Legends.”
The song that caught most fans by surprise was “Slut! (Taylor’s Version)(From the Vault)” because it was anticipated to be much more upbeat and a song to scream to. Swifties, Swift’s fanbase, also concluded that “Is It Over Now?” is about her short-lived relationship with Harry Styles. Many lyrics relate to instances while the two were still together.
Swifties are divided down the middle with how to feel about 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Many say all the re-recorded albums are better than the originals, but some, similar to Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) believe the album lost its passion. However, most fans agree that “I Know Places (Taylor’s Version)” is better than ever, and that seems to be their favorite track once again.
Now that 1989 (Taylors Version) has officially been released, there are only two more re-recordings left for Swift to announce. The most highly anticipated one is Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
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