Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: A Deep Dive into the Revisited Classic and the Unreleased Vault Tracks
Taylor Swift Well before the epic 45-song concerts, global box office domination, and jubilant touchdown celebrations, was a young adult emerging from her country roots, transforming into an unstoppable pop powerhouse.
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Her album titled after her birth year, “1989,” immediately captured the airwaves, marking the pinnacle of her evolution. Hits like “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Style,” “Out of the Woods,” and “Bad Blood” alongside the equally synth-driven album cuts like “Welcome to New York” solidified the fact that her previous glossy pop endeavors were just a prelude.
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Swift swiftly followed her recent revisited offering, “Speak Now,” with the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” showcasing the bustling beauty of her artistry as she continues her journey to reclaim her creative rights after the contentious sale of her original master recordings in 2020.
In the meticulously crafted world of Swift, everything carries a deeper significance or links to her past. Thus, the arrival of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on the exact ninth anniversary of the original release came as no surprise. Swift also announced the upcoming album during one of the six packed shows of her blockbuster Eras Tour at So-Fi Stadium in Los Angeles on August 9.
Arguably her most comprehensive record, “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” exhibits a lyrical maturation from diary-like entries to poetic elegance. The album’s 21 tracks include those from the original deluxe version of “1989,” including the cherished “New Romantics,” and five cherished vault tracks, which have become the highlights of these re-releases.
All the previously unreleased songs maintain the polished sheen characteristic of “1989,” a result of the influences of producers such as Max Martin, Jack Antonoff, and Ryan Tedder.
Among these, “Suburban Legends” stands out for its vivid lyrical portrayal of Swift’s emotional turmoil, while “Is It Over Now” sparks speculation about its potential inspiration from Swift’s relationship with Harry Styles, infusing the lyrics with potent vitriol and vulnerability.
