Since the beginning of the re-releases I’ve felt that the debut would be the last to roll out. Practically speaking, because it may be the least anticipated. Narratively speaking (and Taylor loves a narrative), because then the whole project can be characterized as ending Where It All Began.
Taylor Swift - 1989 (Taylor's Version) + Re-Recordings
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The debut has aged in a lot of places but a more mature vocal on songs like 'Tim Mcgraw' in put them back in her higher echelons
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Her debut has the most to gain in a lot of ways because it will be the most different and it feels like it will have the most people experiencing for the first time.
A ‘country’ release earlier in the year followed by a ‘pop’ release late in the year feels sensible with what we have left but the reaction to Speak Now… They could do anything at the moment and it would work.
A ‘country’ release earlier in the year followed by a ‘pop’ release late in the year feels sensible with what we have left but the reaction to Speak Now… They could do anything at the moment and it would work.
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Releasing the debut last makes *perfect* sense, I'd be shocked if she does it any other way. Improved vocals, the narrative of ending it where it all began/reclaiming her name, the opportunity to shine a light on what has been her least known and least streamed album, going back to her country roots...it makes sense.
Tim McGraw and Teardrops on my Guitar are still stone-cold classics so I hope they get the acclaim they deserve, not to mention Cold As You, Should've Said No and Mary's Song.
Tim McGraw and Teardrops on my Guitar are still stone-cold classics so I hope they get the acclaim they deserve, not to mention Cold As You, Should've Said No and Mary's Song.
I also find it a bit scary lol. Like when you see thousands of people standing outside the stadiums... I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. And it doesn't even feel like this is the peak, it feels like it's slingshotting into it
Teardrops On My Guitar is so nostalgic for me, I’m not ready for Taylor’s Version. I’m manifesting this song becoming a bigger hit next time around.
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That 'The Man' graffiti "clock" image shows reputation TV would be followed by 1989 TV and the 'missing' poster reads If found return to Taylor Swift. Which would hint the debut will be the last one after the others have been "returned".
I hope that's correct cos it's truly psychotic of her to plan so far ahead.
I hope that's correct cos it's truly psychotic of her to plan so far ahead.
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I’m actually excited for the debut because it’s essentially going to be a new Taylor album to me besides the singles, and I think that’s the case for a lot of people.
She’s most likely going to beef it up with some heavily updated vault tracks (maybe with some special features/collabs), and that’ll be the enticing part worthy of it being the final rerelease.
She’s most likely going to beef it up with some heavily updated vault tracks (maybe with some special features/collabs), and that’ll be the enticing part worthy of it being the final rerelease.
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My hope (and prediction?) for the self-titled debut is that it comes with an acoustic counterpart. Her rendition of "Teardrops On My Guitar" underscored how great it would be. Actually - an acoustic "hits" compilation alongside the debut would be amazing and something I could see her doing. "Here's my version of my debut self-titled album alongside acoustic versions of some of my favorite songs to celebrate 20 years of music." It writes itself.
The Jack tracks will probably be pretty identical to the originals if I had to guess, since her voice sounds the same and he will probably put in the care to do a good job with them. The Max/Shellback tracks might be a little watered down if Red TV is any indication, but we shall see.
As for the vault tracks, I wouldn't be surprised if she turned some of those poems she put in the rep magazines into songs. I'm sure they'll sound pretty much at home with the rest of the album if Jack is involved, but I hope we get a couple of Aaron curveballs in there too.
I would love some acoustic renditions of if it’s biggest bangers, seeing as she said most were written in that form first anyway.
I still cannot believe this is coming in less than 2 months
1. Mine (Taylor's Version)
2. Sparks Fly (Taylor's Version)
3. Back to December (Taylor's Version)
4. Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
5. Dear John (Taylor's Version)
6. Mean (Taylor's Version)
7. The Story of Us (Taylor's Version)
8. Never Grow Up (Taylor's Version)
9. Enchanted (Taylor's Version)
10. Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version)
11. Innocent (Taylor's Version)
12. Haunted (Taylor's Version)
13. Last Kiss (Taylor's Version)
14. Long Live (Taylor's Version)
15. Ours (Taylor's Version)
16. Superman (Taylor's Version)
17. (From The Vault 1)
18. (From The Vault 2)
19. (From The Vault 3)
20. (From The Vault 4)
21. (From The Vault 5)
22. (From The Vault 6)
1. Mine (Taylor's Version)
2. Sparks Fly (Taylor's Version)
3. Back to December (Taylor's Version)
4. Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
5. Dear John (Taylor's Version)
6. Mean (Taylor's Version)
7. The Story of Us (Taylor's Version)
8. Never Grow Up (Taylor's Version)
9. Enchanted (Taylor's Version)
10. Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version)
11. Innocent (Taylor's Version)
12. Haunted (Taylor's Version)
13. Last Kiss (Taylor's Version)
14. Long Live (Taylor's Version)
15. Ours (Taylor's Version)
16. Superman (Taylor's Version)
17. (From The Vault 1)
18. (From The Vault 2)
19. (From The Vault 3)
20. (From The Vault 4)
21. (From The Vault 5)
22. (From The Vault 6)
We have no idea, but she likely will not
I hope she keeps every word.
She did in a 2014 interview
"I was 18 when I wrote [“Better Than Revenge.”] That’s the age you are when you think someone can actually take your boyfriend. Then you grow up and realize no one can take someone from you if they don’t want to leave."
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