I'm surprised at that because I have a different take, but each to their own. We'll be able to discuss it via our respective reviews.The jerk-ass in me wants to type “Why didn’t you, then?” :)
This is much more country than what I expected and disappointingly so, though her lyrical gifts are wonderfully apparent. I prefer world-conquering-dance-pop as everyone knows :)
Obviously not an expert on this but it has a more of an Avril Lavigne vibe than the country I was expecting. My initial thought was that Swift has been watching lots of young adult romantic comedies from the 90's.I'm surprised at that because I have a different take, but each to their own. We'll be able to discuss it via our respective reviews.
A quick take with the in-house expert says that "Mean" is the only true country track - and it's got banjo on it, so that's fine by me :)
As long as she’s never seen an episode of Friends…. ;)Obviously not an expert on this but it has a more of an Avril Lavigne vibe than the country I was expecting. My initial thought was that Swift has been watching lots of young adult romantic comedies from the 90's.
It's a little edgy for friendsAs long as she’s never seen an episode of Friends…. ;)
Think Smelly Cat.It's a little edgy for friends
My nieces love her. From what I've heard an average voice with a taint of country in a package aimed at the female teen.
Of course - we review and score editor's choices as normal.
Did you read my write-up? :)
I am familiar with a lot of the songs but not the full album. I also think that this contains one song that is up there with the best pop songs this century, but more on that later.
I wanted to pick an album between the initial country phase and the world-conquering dance-pop-where-have-all-your-instruments-gone phase. I consulted with my eldest daughter and decided that this was the most appropriate pick.
Wow cuz I don’t hear AL at all!Obviously not an expert on this but it has a more of an Avril Lavigne vibe than the country I was expecting. My initial thought was that Swift has been watching lots of young adult romantic comedies from the 90's.
Obviously not an expert on this but it has a more of an Avril Lavigne vibe than the country I was expecting. My initial thought was that Swift has been watching lots of young adult romantic comedies from the 90's.
So far, we have had the thoughts of 3 granddaughters, 2 daughters, 1 neice and DLBH..
It's possible I've exposed how little I know but Avril. I think I meant it's got a little rocky edge as opposed to the country I was expectingWow cuz I don’t hear AL at all!
This is interesting how all of us are hearing different things. Looking forward to this review set.
Fair point, I do remember that’s your MO, and not a bad one to be fair.I didn't, as a matter of fact. But thanks for responding.
Remember I do this thing where I don't read the writeups until at least two listens in. Been doing it for a while in fact.
One the best Ryan Adams albums in recent years IMHOI go out and about in Manchester for a day, come back in from a fantastic pint or three at Mary D's and I get THIS???
What the bloody hell, Rob? You certainly didn't mention THIS this other night. ;-)
OK, I will admit I do know a bit about Taylor Swift, and that is ONLY because the now-canceled Ryan Adams did a remake of her 1989 album, and his version was much better after hearing the comparison of tracks after the fact. "Welcome to New York" and "Shake It Off", indeed.
I will only say this, I will NOT be listening to this album unless/until I make it back to US soil as my goodness there is no way this will be playing as I cross the Atlantic on the "longest day" this Friday.
Well, could have been easy
All you had to do was Stay
I do remember, which is why I said in my intro that somebody even threatened to nominate TS (but it wasn't me).I doubt anyone will remember but a while ago I mentioned that it had crossed my mind to nominate a Swift album to see what we made of it
Not directly, but I did say that it would be an album that was sure to cause a good bit of debate.I go out and about in Manchester for a day, come back in from a fantastic pint or three at Mary D's and I get THIS???
What the bloody hell, Rob? You certainly didn't mention THIS this other night. ;-)
I do remember, which is why I said in my intro that somebody even threatened to nominate TS (but it wasn't me).
Not directly, but I did say that it would be an album that was sure to cause a good bit of debate.