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– what you need to know<br />
The Big 3<br />
Are you new to the Taylor Swift universe and don’t know where to start? Try<br />
the album singles: “Blank Space”, “Shake It Off” and “Bad Blood”. I can assure<br />
you that you’ve already heard at least one of these (unless you’ve been living<br />
under a rock for the last 10 years) and therefore these can be a nice gateway for<br />
you into the rest of the album... or honestly just a fun listen! Give them a try!<br />
The underdogs<br />
If you are ready to dig a little deeper into the record, as a seasoned Swiftie I<br />
recommend you try some less known songs. For example, “Out Of The Woods”<br />
is a beautiful portrayal of the type of anxiety we sometimes feel in tricky<br />
relationships. In that same lane, “I Know Places” gets a bit darker as it explores<br />
the pressure of a high-profile relationship. Finally, if you’re going to listen to<br />
any of my recommendations, let it be this one: “Clean”, a delicate expression of<br />
the struggles with addiction.<br />
A peek into “Taylor’s Version”<br />
If even after listening to the original “1989” you want more, I have good news:<br />
two of the re-recorded songs have already been released! You can check out “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” and “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s<br />
Version)” for a preview of the new sound! Additionally, if you’re like me and enjoy experiencing albums as a complete concept, you can<br />
look into the four different album covers that Taylor has revealed for the new CD. The vibe of the album has evolved from the original<br />
big-city-vibe to a very soothing beachside aesthetic!<br />
Not sold yet?<br />
Maybe you‘ve heard so many things about Taylor Swift already that you‘ve blocked all her music on your Spotify? I can‘t say I blame you,<br />
we‘ve all suffered having to hear the same three songs over and over again. However, before you completely cross out her discography,<br />
let me say this: not only does she consistently shatter her own records while advocating for artist‘s rights, but she is shaping up to become<br />
one of the biggest singers of the century. Isn‘t it worth giving her a chance, considering her undeniable impact on the music industry?<br />
And what better time to do so than with her most popular album? “1989” is the perfect first taste of Taylor Swift, and who knows, you<br />
might just become a Swiftie yourself!<br />
<strong>OKTOBER</strong> 2023 <strong>UNIKUM</strong> NR 8 47
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