Sportscruiser 11,894 Posted October 22, 2022 Tried to give it a second listen. It was easier for me to adapt to the changes in soundscapes between songs this time (although the distorted voice in Midnight Rain is truly traumatizing and horrifying - and no, this time I don’t mean Taylor’s voice) and appreciate the album a bit more this time on that front. However the lyricism is just too mined with misfires that are too big and too many. Someone whose songwriting is so frequently admired and acknowledged truly took their time to write “sit quiet by my side/not the kind that’s thrown/the kind under where a tree has grown” at the age of 33 which I personally find perplexing. Disturbing, even. The quality difference between a track like Bigger Than The Whole Sky and Vigilante Shit tells me everything I need to infer from this project, a directionless cashgrab that’s attractively adorned and polished enough to pass as remotely interesting. Carly Rae Jepsen (an artist I don’t even like) has been doing the exact same with more flair and less self-importance. With that being said, I wish the best for her. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRENCH 15,450 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) This album is disappointment *Bigger Than The Whole Sky is the only thing worth listening Edited December 10, 2022 by TRENCH 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star Iux 5,983 Posted October 22, 2022 I take back everything I said this album's fun! 8 Quote ︵‿୨ ♱ I talk to Jesus / And ask him if he'll think of saving me ♱ ୧‿︵ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillrun 3,380 Posted October 22, 2022 if reputation is your favorite Taylor Swift album then yeah…..idk what to tell you! 12 Quote last.fm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star Iux 5,983 Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, letterblue said: if reputation is your favorite Taylor Swift album then yeah…..idk what to tell you! That I have great taste? Thanks babe I know<3 13 Quote ︵‿୨ ♱ I talk to Jesus / And ask him if he'll think of saving me ♱ ୧‿︵ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veinsineon 76,800 Posted October 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, letterblue said: if reputation is your favorite Taylor Swift album then yeah…..idk what to tell you! Tell us we’re correct! 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeminiLanaFan 49,031 Posted October 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Ceremonials said: just coming to say that im not a taylor fan but the line in karma with the " Karma is a cat Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me " is insane and wow. i've only listened to this one song at the coffee shop i was at this morning but i kinda want to listen to the rest of the album now. someone on reddit says she seems more self aware on this album ? but honestly the only album of hers i listened to in full was rep and i was kinda disappointed Reputation (and Lover) is not what Taylor can do best. Like not at all (in terms of lyrics). Folklore and evermore are the two albums were she (finally?) owns up on who she is. Subtlety and yet… 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the ocean 67,601 Posted October 22, 2022 this feels like what reputation & lover should've been and i think listening to this album with that mindset helps it make more sense like imagine this sitting between 1989 and folklore... the power 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sportscruiser 11,894 Posted October 22, 2022 I’m gagging that someone called this album “despicable” 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mer 61,747 Posted October 22, 2022 The FBI is a swifty 4 Quote ⊹ (:̲̅:̲̅:̲̅[̲̅:♡:]̲̅:̲̅:̲̅:̲̅) ⊹ 𓊔 I took the miracle move on drug 𓊔 ⚕️ The effects were temporary ⚕️ ⊹ (:̲̅:̲̅:̲̅[̲̅:♡:]̲̅:̲̅:̲̅:̲̅) ⊹ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillrun 3,380 Posted October 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, the ocean said: this feels like what reputation & lover should've been and i think listening to this album with that mindset helps it make more sense like imagine this sitting between 1989 and folklore... the power THIS!!!! 2 Quote last.fm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creditcardromancer 751 Posted October 22, 2022 4 hours ago, letterblue said: i'm ready to knock this [redacted] over the [redacted] head. anyone complaining about her lyrics is very annoying to me.....if y'all don't go listen to Unholy or other brainless [redacted] music and shut the [redacted] up. if she's too serious she's boring....if she's silly she's a "BuzzFeed ass" lyricist. Where was the lie though? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sportscruiser 11,894 Posted October 22, 2022 Wait, has Lana acknowledged this collaboration at all? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillrun 3,380 Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Sportscruiser said: Wait, has Lana acknowledged this collaboration at all? does she need to? i’m sure she has more important things on her mind like deranged losers breaking into her car and stealing her computer. 8 Quote last.fm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhubysyrup 4,501 Posted October 22, 2022 I had fun listening to it. Its not amazing as some articles and fans are calling it, thematically or lyrically, which felt forced at times. I can already tell its gonna be a big grower. its nowhere near touching folklore or evermore or even 1989 imo which felt very genuine and vulnerable. but honestly sometimes you just want some boppy songs to have fun to alone late at night, and midnights offers that 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veinsineon 76,800 Posted October 22, 2022 59 minutes ago, Sportscruiser said: Wait, has Lana acknowledged this collaboration at all? Not much to acknowledge there 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz Taylor Blues 18,738 Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Aberdeen Beauty Queen said: I take back everything I said this album's fun! As pop music should be! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tt1pdvinyl 251 Posted October 22, 2022 i know im gonna get shat on but tbh i HEAVILY prefer BOTH reputation and Lover to this like it's not even close 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clementines 9,890 Posted October 22, 2022 28 minutes ago, tt1pdvinyl said: i know im gonna get shat on but tbh i HEAVILY prefer BOTH reputation and Lover to this like it's not even close no i AGREE 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitter Boy 16,558 Posted October 22, 2022 y'all I'm in the minority who actually enjoyed most of this album. I have yet to listen to the deluxe but the standard was pretty decent imo. came without expectations and it worked i guess? Faves: Midnight Rain, Maroon, Sweet Nothing, Question...?, Vigilante Shit, even Snow on the Beach at some extent. I need more time with Karma, Mastermind and Labyrinth, but overall I don't actively hate anything here. 2 Quote "I'm wild, I'm free, no man can handle me" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites