what type of era do you prefer, old or new?

[taylorswift03]

As the title says, but I'll go more indepth.

Do you prefer the old kind of rollout that last 2 maybe even 3 years?

Or do you like (the frumper) newer rollout that's loast months if not a year.

[Hunny]

 

Well the newer rollouts/eras are definitely less torturous (Ocean Blvd, Gag Order, Endless Summer Vacation, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT,...)

But there's something really special about some long rollouts/eras

Like NFR

Torturous yes but very special (idk how to describe it)

But then Lasso/TRPWS/Retitled is literally a nightmare 

[PARADIXO]

Long eras are always exciting. But I much prefer eras where the fans are getting constantly fed (with quality content ofc). Brat was a great example of that.

[The Missing Shade of Blue]

On 5/14/2025 at 1:15 AM, Hunny said:

But there's something really special about some long rollouts/eras

Like NFR

Torturous yes but very special (idk how to describe it)

 

No I get it! The great thing about NFR was that the album lived up to all the hype that accumulated over the year. It really was such an exciting time to be a fan. Every teaser, snippet, and cryptic Instagram post built up so much anticipation, and the long wait was so worth it in the end.

 

And although NFR isn't necessarily my favourite album, it definitely is my favourite era  

[barttttender]

OLD. As a millenial, those were the days.

 

First single and album announcement all in one. Usually a banger single, too. Think Cranberries - Zombie, Spice Girls - Wannabe, or R.E.M - Losing My Religion. 

Then the album drops and the second single arrives one or two months after the first. Usually a sweet or upbeat track that strikes a good balance between a big song and a ballad. (Example: TLC - No Scrubs, Radiohead - Karma Police, or Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There).

Then the third single drops a month or two later and it's a ballad. (The Cure - Love Song, Portishead - Glory Box, The Cranberries - When You're Gone)

 

You pretty much knew exactly what's coming and when approx. you're going to get it. Now, NOTHING makes sense, least of all Lana who drops two singles back to back and they're both ballads (Henry, Bluebird / Textbook, Blue Banisters). The way Lana was doing it before was way better. Think UV's West Coast, Shades of Cool, Ultraviolence run, or Honeymoon's High by the Beach followed by MTWBT.

 

 

 

[barttttender]

1 hour ago, The Missing Shade of Blue said:

 

No I get it! The great thing about NFR was that the album lived up to all the hype that accumulated over the year. It really was such an exciting time to be a fan. Every teaser, snippet, and cryptic Instagram post built up so much anticipation, and the long wait was so worth it in the end.

 

And although NFR isn't necessarily my favourite album, it definitely is my favourite era  

 

The NFR era will always be unbeatable imo. The more it went on, the higher the hype became! When she (finally) announced the album name, I was on a plane and I SCREAMED. It was just so good, and just made total sense with what else she'd been putting out. It became the most anticipated album for me of all time. Best of all, it exceeded those expectations. 

[KEEPIT]

in the moment shorter rollouts cause im impatient but after its all said and done and we’ve been fed... longer rollouts feel more special