As always, the expectations surrounding every Taylor Swift release are sky-high — partly because they need to justify the level of success she’s achieved. It’s as if, the moment you press play, there’s already so much preconception and reverse performance anxiety that people end up listening with an unrealistically critical mindset.
But this album, honestly, is simply well-crafted. The Fate of Ophelia is a total bop, and the whole body of work feels cohesive, joyful, ... read more