TAYLOR SWIFT: Fearless (Taylor's Version) (Universal)Verdict: Polished revampRating:When Taylor Swift released her second album, Fearless, in 2008, she used it to articulate the hopes and fears of her female fans with songs about teenage crushes, cheerleaders and the mean girls in school. She also turned herself, at 18, into a superstar: Fearless sold 12 million copies and scooped album of the year at the Grammys. As for Taylor, it's not the first time she has revisited Fearless. In 2009, she issued a 'platinum' edition with five extra songs and a piano interpretation of the track Forever & Always. Pictured: Taylor in 2008Her voice is now more rounded and the production is a touch brighter and more polished.

Source: The Nation April 16, 2021 02:09 UTC