The album was an introduction to a more serious Swift, and takes on a mature, melancholy tone. Every song on the album is catchy and another display of Swift’s musical mastery, and this era’s unique aesthetic and impressive world tour land it right below “folklore.”ģ3 2010 SPEAK NOW image courtesy of “Speak Now” cemented Swift’s status as a talented young musician with a huge amount of potential. With the release of “1989,” Swift transitioned from a country artist to a pop star with iconic tracks like “Blank Space,” “Style,” “Shake It Off” and “Bad Blood.” The “1989” era is even more memorable due to the star-studded music videos that racked up billions of views and a massive world tour with countless celebrity guests, massive media coverage and iconic outfits. “1989” is the most memorable Taylor Swift era. While “folklore” isn’t Swift’s flashiest era, the musical genius, memorability and aesthetics of “folklore” boosts this era to the top of the list.

Although Swift is unable to perform live shows and go on tour, she still delivers stunning music videos, merchandise and other visuals that create a distinct, cottagecore aesthetic marked by black and white, cardigans, and forest imagery for the “folklore” era. Every song on the album is masterfully crafted and is a clear example of Swift at her songwriting best. “betty,” “august” and “cardigan” tell the story of a teenage romance, and “the last great american dynasty” relays the true history behind Swift’s Rhode Island home. The album is a complete shift from Swift’s previous pop-heavy discography and is composed of folksy, indie songs that each highlight a unique narrative. “folklore” is a gorgeous display of Taylor Swift’s musical skill. Effort put into tour & aesthetics STAGES STAGES GRACE HU editor in chief illustration by | GRACE HU Panorama ranks the different eras of popular musician Taylor Swift’s career Swift is re-recording Fearless and her five other albums from her BMLG days following her split from the label - after the completion of her original record deal, she signed with Universal Music Group in 2018 - and a very public battle over her master recordings.SWIFT RANKING CRITERIA 1. 'These were the ones it killed me to leave behind.' 'I've decided I want you to have the whole story, see the entire vivid picture, and let you into the entire dreamscape that is my Fearless album,' Swift explains of the new songs. Among the new releases are 'You All Over Me' featuring Maren Morris and 'That's When' featuring Keith Urban. On Friday (April 9), Swift will release Fearless (Taylor's Version ), a newly recorded version of her sophomore album that features all 20 of the album's original songs, as well as seven new 'From the Vault' tracks from the same time period. That's the victory that prompted hip-hop artist Kanye West to crash the stage during Swift's acceptance speech to proclaim Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' music video 'one of the best videos of all time.' The moment touched off a feud that continues to this day. At the 2010 Grammy Awards, Swift won Best Country Album and the all-genre Album of the Year honor for the record.Īlso among the album's awards wins is a particularly infamous trophy: The 2009 MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video. In addition to those aforementioned music video awards nominations, Fearless was named CMA and ACM Album of the Year in 2009, as well as Favorite Country Album at the American Music Awards.

The album has been certified Diamond by the RIAA and is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.

13.įearless became the best-selling album of 2009 and spent 11 weeks at the top of the all-genre Billboard 200 - especially impressive feats as Swift's primary focus at that point was still country music. In addition to 'Love Story,' Swift earned two more Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles from Fearless: 'You Belong With Me' and 'Fearless.' 'Fifteen' peaked just outside the Top 20 (No. The track earned CMA and CMT Music Awards, as well as an ACM Awards nomination, for its music video. 1 on a variety of charts in numerous countries, including Billboard's Hot Country Songs, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Top 40 charts. 'Love Story,' the lead single from Fearless, is now one of Swift's biggest smashes: It's sold more than 18 million copies worldwide and hit No.

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