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A true country music classic, Shania Twain's Come on Over perfectly encapsulates country-pop at its best. Every time I play this album, it fills me with joy and excitement. It's the kind of record that allows you to free yourself from life's pains.

A poet at the height of her career, Swift plunges into the depths of heartbreak and desperation over a failed love she once bet on. She lays bare her raw emotions, wrapped in a dark, haunting production that, while evocative, feels like it could have been pushed further. The Anthology version of The Tortured Poets Department showcases some of her best writing and storytelling in this project. Songs like Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus, Peter and The Black Dog capture her relentless ... read more

Arguably the best album to come from the COVID era, folklore marks a true resurrection of Swift's songwriting prowess. The storytelling is masterful, woven into a production that is both simple and richly textured. Taylor immerses herself in an imaginative world where she finally controls the narrative for each of her flawed characters. She experiments with her music in a creatively expressive way, distancing herself from her usual autobiographical style. A true work of art.

Tate's diction hinders the album's overall quality—like a younger (non-racist version) Camila Cabello. Without reading the lyrics, it's hard to understand what she’s saying. Additionally, many songs feel like incomplete stories, ending abruptly. However, the production evokes a nostalgic mid-2010s sound, giving the album a distinct identity in this era.