And we're at the end (for now...) ladies and gentlemen! Evermore - such a great album that has to grow on you just like folklore. But luckily, my first listen of evemore was so much better than folklore's - which is why I gravitated to it much more. But now both have grown on me so much so now I'm not even sure which one I prefer. But I adore the slightly brighter feel of this album. (though there are still some sad ass songs smh)
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17. evermore (feat. Bon Iver) - Yeah... This wasn't going to be dead last in my rankings until a recent event that kind of traumatized me and this song was playing. I just can't stand to hear this song anymore :( Sorry. (I did use to like it though... but it's progressively become lower and lower on my rankings)
16. champagne problems - Unpopular opinion part 131313... I don't hate this song but I DO find it overrated by fans. I dislike the chorus, idk why I just DON'T like it, the way she sings it bothers me. I like the verses though, and the bridge? Absolutely the best part, the bridge is DEFINITELY what makes the song worth it for me. (I also like the cute little outro, I found it kinda playful actually lmao)
15. 'tis the damn season - This one took a bit to grow on me! It's still not a TOP tier track, but I appreciate it a lot. The alt-rock-like guitar got me shook at first! But yeah, it's definitely a song I'd find myself playing from time to time.
14. happiness - This was actually my least fave on first listen! But it grew on me so much. I love the maturity in the song, and the "peaceful" but effective instrumentation is also really nice. Very soothing and pleasant to listen to.
13. tolerate it - Oh god, the first time I heard this, I somehow paid attention to every single lyric and emotion, and it REALLY got to me for some reason. She has this thing where she makes you feel her words. I love the melodies in this one though, it REALLY makes me feel things. And her vocals here are absolutely g o r g e o u s.
12. ivy - How does she manage to make a song about a love affair so beautiful and nice?! But yeah, this one ALSO had to grow on me, and it for sure did! There's so many details here that I love!! But definitely the best part for me would be the bridge and the "second part" of the chorus, along with the outro. Idk it's COMPLICATED to explain! Also, I did notice at first how this song sounds a lot like "invisible string" but with both growing on me a lot, I've come to appreciate them in different ways.
11. marjorie - This is so so beautiful, but it also kind of makes me sad :( Songs about passed away closed ones always get to me. Again, it has that super gentle yet effective instrumental that I love.
10. it's time to go - Damn, as of recently I learned who this song is about... I didn't even know Tay isn't friends with her anymore! Anyway, VERY underrated song. I love this song so much, it again has that "peaceful" vibe but it has that punch to it. And I just LOVE it when she introduces more instrumentation further on in the song. Also, it's absolutely the perfect closer to this album in my opinion!
9. coney island (feat. The National) - UNDERRATED! Taylor is obviously the highlight of this song - I just love how she sings every part of this. The National vocalist himself? I have to be in the mood for him, BUT Taylor absolutely makes this song special. I love the sombre yet pleasant feeling this song has though, I tend to replay it quite a bit!
8. dorothea - The way this JUMPED from last place to much higher! I used to not like this at all (I was especially annoyed when some ppl blogged the lyrics of this for no reason). But honestly... I relistened a few times, and I absolutely LOVE the vibe this has, and her vocals are SO good, they progressively get more enticing in the song! However, I'm still not certain what this song is about. At first I thought it was just a "comforting" song for some girl in another city. But then it's.. kind of not that? Idk!
7. right where you left me - LOOK this ain't top 5 but I SURE as hell enjoy this song, and it has grown on me so much! I love how she sings that chorus SO much, give me those goddamn high notes queen.
6. cowboy like me - This song is structured SO so interestingly, and I. adore. it. I love how it flows from one part to another, and they all sound SLIGHTLY different but in the perfect way, that it makes you feel something. I really do sing along to this song when it comes on...
5. long story short - This one is so cute, I loveeeee it. I don't have much to say on it, it's an easy fave for me really. I love the fast-pacedness of this, and I enjoy the GROWTH she exudes here, that's all I gotta say. (and the way she sings "Long story short I survi-ived" is SO good ugh)
4. closure - Quite a bit of y'all will MALD at this being high, but I don't care! This song is EPIC, it's so unique and interesting. I did not expect it at ALL when I first heard it! I goddamn love that machine-breaking sound effect, and I love the weird "flow" of her vocals too. Plus, a jab at youknowwho done in such a powerful yet calm way? Duh! I'll note one thing though, I saw someone on twitter saying that her accent in the chorus became british, and I can't not notice it now LMAO... So random but queen!
3. willow - Absolutely iconic, perfect "sequel" to cardigan (single-wise and video-wise). Such a beautiful song that has something so captivating to it, that even my mother fell in love with this song! I also love singing along to the lyrics - life was a willow and it bent right to your wind...
2. gold rush - This song is AMAZING, it's like a journey. It goes into different parts/melodies/instruments, but it does it so smoothly. Every part to me is perfect, I ABSOLUTELY love the choir-like part though. Queen of wanting her man to herself, and queen of referencing folklore! And its length? Perfect, it makes me want to replay it over and over!
1. no body, no crime (feat. HAIM) - Oh we're killing men yeehaw style, and I LOVE it! I was absolutely enamored by this song from the first listen. Easily my favourite from this album. I LOVE love love the storytelling here, I love the vocals provided by HAIM (although Taylor's the queen of giving bg vocals to women..), and I just adore the fact that Taylor can paint such a vivid picture in my head. And the crickets chirping at the end?! QUEEN of details, I hope y'all pay attention to that shit!! (idk why I'm going crazy over crickets chirping sounds..)
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RANKING THE ALBUMS:
1. reputation
2. Lover
3. Red
4/5. folklore
4/5. evermore
6. Speak Now
7. 1989
8. Fearless
9. Taylor Swift
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LMK if I should explore another artist's discography (I'd love to do the queen herself Rihanna personally..)
etaco75 lmao ik what you meant by folkmore, and ik what you meant initially but I played around! But yeah um, I DO admit folk/more are better artistically, but ig as of now, I feel more connected/in love with Lover. Like for me Lover was such a great time/experience, and I have so many strong strong faves there
