Taylor Swift released her newest album last weekend, surprising audiences with both its unannounced release and stylistic direction. In fitting post-isolation fashion, folklore chronicles Swift’s melancholic reflection on her musical and personal journey with a newfound eagerness for exploration. In contrast, folklore presents a raw and unashamedly vulnerable version of Swift, channeling her country-pop roots while venturing into new indie folk territory, even including a Bon Iver feature. Although moments in the album closely lean into melodramatic woe, Swift compensates through her mastery in storytelling and lyricism. While the old Taylor may never be back, she’s older, braver and all the wiser.

Source: Daily Sun August 04, 2020 16:41 UTC