Album review: 1989 by Taylor Swift

1989 is the first pop album Taylor Swift released. It marked her style transition from country music to pop music. This album was released in 2024, and its name, 1989, was inspired by late-80s pop. My favorite song in the album is "Blank Space." "Blank Space" plays with her media image, mocking the image that other media have created for her, such as always writing songs about her exes or having too many exes. The production of this album is crafted for pop, yet it still retains Taylor Swift's style and personality, and other artists have inspired some of the songs. For example, the song "Wildest Dreams" is inspired by Lana Del Rey. Lyrically, 1989 still showcases Taylor's storytelling style in each song, focusing more on mood and atmosphere than concrete details. The changing mood and atmosphere made the album feel universal. As for the instruments, this album adopted fewer acoustic instruments and used more synths and drum machines. This album helped Taylor to step into the pop music genre.

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1989* tells the story of Taylor Swift's new stage in life. By giving up her country music roots and embracing mainstream music, she shows that she is confident, independent, and growing as a person. The songs are about love, heartbreak, and the excitement of starting over. This album is a blend of fun, freedom, and being open to new experiences. *1989* makes me want to change my life and get things done. It proudly and foolishly depicts that sense of being young and finding yourself. There are a lot of synth-pop sounds and catchy beats in the production, which makes it feel new and energetic. I would use bright colors and patterns on the record cover to show how energetic the song is. But I would still employ the Polaroid snapshot approach because it makes the record feel more like the past. It would look more modern, colorful, and alive.