PARADIXO 32,940 Posted July 24, 2020 I've just listened to "Cardigan" and the song sounds like if Taylor tries to emulate NFR! She obviously likes Lana, we all know that, and it shows in this song imho. Can't say anything about the album yet (but I'm no TS fan so I probably won't be too euphoric...). yes, it's very similar to Cinnamon Girl actually - the nonstop, almost aggressive melody in constast to the soft instrumental. both share almost the same tempo and drum pattern, with the same reverb in the same snare. same style of piano playing too. both beautiful songs. thank god for LDR!! i don't wanna get jumped by red stans but this is her lyrical magnum opus im a red stan but this is is her lyrical magnum opus. some red lyrics are incredibly overrated. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FredRed 4,836 Posted July 24, 2020 I've just listened to "Cardigan" and the song sounds like if Taylor tries to emulate NFR! She obviously likes Lana, we all know that, and it shows in this song imho. Can't say anything about the album yet (but I'm no TS fan so I probably won't be too euphoric...). I am Pro Taylor as i wish her a happy and healthy life. Otherwise I don't have much interest in her. I did watch this video. Notice this lyric, And when I felt like I was an old cardigan Under someone's bed You put me on and said I was your favorite Sounds a little like You fit me better than my favorite sweater AH HA I've cracked the code! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroupieLove 2,621 Posted July 24, 2020 i just finished my first listen. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemonade Tears 1,574 Posted July 24, 2020 Wow, as a Bon Iver fan I have to say I really didn't see this collab coming! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
necessary sacrifice 8,865 Posted July 24, 2020 This album is giving me major Tori Amos vibes. This is the album I always wanted from Taylor. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjatib 5,172 Posted July 24, 2020 I've never liked this girl to the point that I couldn't finish any of her albums cause they made me cringe heavily. Got interested about this new one seeing the titles and the people she's worked with, and I'm right now at song 4 and sincerely liking it. Hope it delivers through the 12 songs (!) left! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetHenny 14,579 Posted July 24, 2020 This is really her most mature and cohesive album. Instant classic, AOTY material. It would have been better tho if it was a bit shorter, like 11-13 tracks, not 16. The 1, this is me trying and epiphany are kina meh and she could have kept them. They drag the already slow album and go nowhere. All of the other songs are incredible 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amadeus 11,334 Posted July 24, 2020 this is the first album since red where i don't have any skips on it! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bored 7,938 Posted July 24, 2020 01. folklore 02. Red 03. 1989 04. Lover 05. reputation That's how I'm ranking her last few albums 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amadeus 11,334 Posted July 24, 2020 i'm still so conflicted as to which vinyl variant i want 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angel with an attitude 340 Posted July 24, 2020 im really not understanding the constant comparisons of her last albums to cringey kids bop music... granted, lover had a few tracks like that, but otherwise i see no childish lyrical content or inherently bad production on any of her other songs? maybe i just have a soft spot for her idk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lustforlife 19,008 Posted July 24, 2020 mirrorball on lana voice. like NOW 4 Quote Lust For Dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence Loves Me 72,692 Posted July 24, 2020 Will it top Lover though? Im about to listen now, lets find out... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clementines 9,890 Posted July 24, 2020 I just started the album and the 1 and cardigan aren’t anything special imo the last great American dynasty ain’t threat great either the lyrics are weak and the instrumental goes NOWHERE exile is easily the best song so far I HOPE that cocc doesn’t sound like this album omg I hate the production invisible string is cute asf mad woman is a MOOD I rlly like it betty is my new fave it reminds me of old Taylor hoax might be the best lyrically on the album The album is cute imo maybe like a 5/10 ??? Idk it’s not up to par with the quality of her past albums imo 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Formation 4,192 Posted July 24, 2020 im really not understanding the constant comparisons of her last albums to cringey kids bop music... granted, lover had a few tracks like that, but otherwise i see no childish lyrical content or inherently bad production on any of her other songs? maybe i just have a soft spot for her idk I think some of her single choices have to do with this perception of her. Shake It Off, Blank Space, ME! ("hey kids! spelling is FUN") have made her image seem catered more towards her younger audience and a bit cringe. I think the majority of her discography is not anymore cringey than you could say about Lana, though. 3 Quote ✨ God bless America—and all the beautiful people in it ✨ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domandapiano 12,099 Posted July 24, 2020 Her best album hands down imo. The only one that grabbed my attention and actually held it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence Loves Me 72,692 Posted July 24, 2020 eHH it was alright, taylor is usually good with melodies but i wasn't hearing many great melodies with this one, but it was only my first listen so i might just need some more time with it. she kinda lost me at the end there too, the tracks just blended together, it is a very beige record but i suppose that was the aesthetic she was going for, lover is still my favourite <3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MargaretThatcher 1,331 Posted July 24, 2020 I must give credit where it is due; 1. This is Taylor’s best album to date 2. This is one of the ten best albums of 2020 3. Simplicity works for Taylor and it helps showcase her authenticity Congrats to Taylor on a job well done! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tammy 2,291 Posted July 24, 2020 The only thing I don‘t like about the album is the voice of that guy on Exile. A softer male voice would have fit better, imo. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triangles19 2,454 Posted July 24, 2020 I used to dislike her much but this record is heavenly good 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites