![]() The album has been critiqued by some for having less literary lyricism than “folklore” and “evermore,” (I’m looking at you, “Karma”) but Swift herself recently said her catalog can be categorized into three types of songs: Glitter Gel Pen songs, Quill Pen songs and Fountain Pen songs. “Midnights (3am Edition)” is just as filled with yearning, introspection and wondering what could have been. While the original album featured 13 songs, Swift, known for surprising her fans, dropped an additional seven songs just three hours after the album’s initial release. Lana Del Rey) feels almost mournful, but the lyrics reflect on the beauty of unexpected love (though Lana fans may be disappointed she doesn’t have her own verse). The very next track, “Snow On The Beach” (feat. On “Anti-Hero,” which Swift has described as the farthest she has dived into her insecurities, she characterizes herself as the problem, singing cheerfully about depression and anxiety. The most devastating lyrics often come with synth beats and high energy, while the slower songs reflect the sweetness of love. “Midnights” takes listeners on an emotional journey. ![]() While “Midnights” feels tonally like “folklore,” it aesthetically presents more like “1989” or “Lover.” Upbeat tracks like “Lavender Haze” would feel right at home on “1989,” while “Vigilante S–t” could just as easily fit on “Reputation.” At the same time, Swift slows down on contemplative tracks like “Sweet Nothing.” The album shows the artistic growth Swift underwent from her more experimental pandemic albums (“folklore” and “evermore”). The latest album release draws on strengths from across Swift’s career, which has traversed from country to pop to indie, dipping briefly into rock and country pop. “Midnights” is a return to original new music - the first she’s released since her surprise drop of “evermore” in December 2020. Swift last released “Red (Taylor’s Version)” in November 2021, the second of her re-recordings. ![]() ![]() The album marked an interruption of her ongoing journey to re-record her first six albums and reclaim her masters catalog. “Midnights,” Swift’s 10th studio album, released Friday at midnight EST. Taylor Swift has finally released the perfect album for sad insomniacs. ![]()
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