Full Of Pop

I have to admit I’m a recent Taylor Swift fan. I wasn’t a full-blown fan until she released Red, partially because I tend to steer clear of any music that borders on country.  One thing was always clear though, the girl’s got a crazy talent for songwriting, making it inevitable that she would move into the pop genre. From George Strait opener to shining pop star, Taylor Swift is in her own category now.

For some reason music always sounds better in the car. Each time I buy a new album I always give it a first listen in my car and after listening to 1989, I have concluded that it is something magical. I can’t think of any other way to describe it and I admit I’m a bit obsessed. It’s got a little of everything. The beautifully honest “Clean”, the 80’s style liquid pop “Style”, and her next single “Blank Space” which finds Taylor poking fun at the tabloid version of her. One of my favorites (well they’re almost all my favorite), is the track “Wonderland” featured on the deluxe version of the album, comparing a romance to falling down the rabbit hole. It’s rare that an artist releases a complete album, with most aiming for a hit single, but 1989 is on point from beginning to end.

The thing I love about Taylor Swift is that she’s brutally honest. She leaves nothing unsaid and that’s refreshing. Her diary-style writing makes you think you’re at a sleepover talking to your best friend. It’s that kind of personal touch that makes Swift stand out from other current pop divas and 1989 shows that she has a wide range of talent. Time will tell if this album becomes one of my top favorites (along with Swift’s last outing Red), but I will tell you Taylor Swift is not going away anytime soon. Get in your car, put on some sunglasses and blast 1989, I promise it will make your day 1000x better.

Favorite Tracks:

Style

Out of the Woods

I Wish You Would

I Know Places

Clean

Wonderland