So T. Swift's album 1989 is available from today and since I've had an amazing sneak peak of her latest body of work I just thought that I'd take some time out of my day to share my first reactions and over all impression of this album:)
First things first (don't say 'I'm the realest' fight it! haha) I need to discuss the freaking amazing cover art! I know what you're thinking!' It's just a Polaroid picture Zoe, whats so special about it? Well the fact that T. Swift is reminding us once again that less is more and doing it in style I might add is wonderful! I love how Taylor has always stuck to her guns about using her music in order to sell her music and not her body like some people...(Cough, Cough)
Don't get me wrong despite the provocative album covers I know that these women are wonderfully talented and that they could sell their music without baring it all but I don't think they realize this. Living in a dominantly patriarchal society images like these have become so normalized that people have been desensitized towards them. I't like how images of people dying on the news every night has just become apart of our daily routine, there is a lack of empathy and understanding in us while viewing these images that is very problematic.
I understand that these women claim to be taking control of their bodies by flaunting it and not being ashamed of the way they look, but we should remember that there is a fine line between taking control of one's body in a sense that leaves you exposed and vulnerable and using it as a product to 'up your sales' or to 'get more exposure'. The thing both being naked on your own terms in a public space and being naked on other people's terms have in common is a lack of respect and self worth. Women are better then this and we deserve better. Not just from others but from ourselves as well.
But I digress.Anyway... back to 1989
As I said earlier before I went on yet another one of my rants (I'm sorry). The cover art of 1989 is artistically done and it definitely reflects the whole 80's vibe of the album. I give it a big thumbs up:)
However, to the album as a whole? Well to that I give an even BIGGER thumbs up!And now you're probably like but Zoe...
'No. No i'ts not absurd'! I'm telling you people this is Tay-Tay's best album yet! From the moment I pressed play at the beginning of the weekend until now, 72 hours later, I have been obsessed with each and every one of the songs on this album! Their catchy, up-beat but at times deep, super fun but most importantly they are very much 80's baby and you will love every second of it! It's the perfect combination of feel good music and Tay's typical sorrow filled ballads. 1989 is also her first official Pop album even though her previous country albums had their fare share of Pop this is a very new territory for the songstress and I must say she nailed it! Claps for T. Swift, a genuine artist and role model.
I obviously have a few favorites from 1989 which include the following:
'So... 7 songs huh? That's basically the whole album Zoe'
Don't judge me! haha You know what? I dare you to go out, buy this album and find less then 7 favorite songs! Prepare to fail miserably:D Mwuahahahah (evil laugh)
I hope you liked this blow by blow because I liked sharing my feels!Comment down below or tick the reaction boxes:) Have you heard the album?what are your thoughts and feels?
*Disclaimer*
(I'm buying the album as soon as I can. Taylor spent 2 years working on this album and I think she deserves every single album sale there is)
Quote the lyrics:
'Band aids don't fix bullet holes, you say sorry just for show. You live like that, you'll live with ghosts'
'We found wonderland, you and I got lost in it. Life was never worse but never better'
'You can hear it in the silence, you can feel it on the way home, you can see it with the lights out. You're in love, true love'
I almost forgot! Here's a snippet of one of my faves, Style along with a awesome montage of T.Swift:
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