It also charted in the top 10 in numerous countries, such as Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The song has also topped charts in Canada, South Africa, Australia and Scotland. It has also been included in numerous year-end critics' lists. It has received universal acclaim from critics. Swift became the first woman in the Hot 100's 56-year history to succeed herself at the top spot. Within three weeks, "Blank Space" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 following "Shake It Off". It is an electropop song with lyrics that satirize the media's perception of Swift and her relationships. The song was released to the radio by Republic Records on Novemas the album's second single, after "Shake It Off" and is the second track on the album.
It was written by Swift, Max Martin and Shellback. Though the gems on 1989 are worthy of some true recognition, the full body of work is pigeonholed to be factory pressed pop."Blank Space" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album 1989 (2014). And that means that this album will be passed over. As albums are going to continuously flutter around the pop sphere, 1989 feels too quiet and polite to make a blatant statement about who Swift is as a bonafide pop artist. Swift's former pinpoint musical accuracy has been clouded by genre lines and trying to fit into the pop scene. Though "the drought was the very worst" is a fascinating opening hook. The end of the album makes her audience feel exhausted. D+Ĭlean: The curtain closes on 1989 with Clean. Unfortunately, Places falls into the Max Martin choruses that have now become a realm of no escape for the album. I Know Places: The drum line at the beginning gave the illusion that Places might be a sharp contrast from the bubblegum sound of the rest of the album. One can't help thinking however that Sara Bareilles or even Enya could have pulled off this arioso ballad better.
This Love: The acoustic guitar makes a return on one of Swift's most somber tracks to date. This little gem can remain an album track for only the most deserving listeners. It doesn't seem like this one will be a single and that's okay. 1989 is the fifth studio album of recording artist Taylor Swift. How You Get the Girl: Some of the old Taylor returns with the strum of the first acoustic guitar. Welcome To New York (Written by Taylor Swift and Ryan Tedder) 2. Nothing about it can cling to ones ears like the rest of the album. 1989 (Deluxe Version) by Taylor Swift 2014 / Tracklist: / 1. Exasperated breaths make this one sound tired. Wildest Dreams: The first slow tempo track trots in at Track 9. Not terribly catchy, but terribly fascinating. "Still got scars on my back from your knife" and "Band-aids don't fix bullet holes" make this standout lyrically thus far. The sassy cheerleader chant turns into a vulnerable confession of being struck in Swift's soft spots. C+īad Blood: The now infamous Katy Perry diss track. So far, it seems like the first three tracks are the Top three. It's the closest thing to a ballad thus far, but it gets a bit jumbled. I Wish You Would: Less synths + more guitar = more variety. Shake it Off: A blatant single choice and hit, Shake It Off falsely makes it seem that Swift can't hold her ground in the pop world against Katy Perry or Lady Gaga. It's effective, but not anything extremely memorable. The lyrics are typical Swift, crushing the one who crushed her with her words. B-Īll You Had To Do Was Stay: Stay, despite it's peppy vibe feels oddly depressing. This seems like an innocent mistake from Swift, but if it were anyone else, Track 4 being an album filler would be a serious problem. A daring move The album is scheduled for worldwide release on October 27 via Big. Out of the Woods: The chorus is a bit bland, and at this point it exposes the formulamatic nature of the album: banging pop songs with Top 40 radio choruses. 1989 is the fifth studio album of recording artist Taylor Swift.
It's so enjoyable, whether that's hidden in Swift's offbeat leaning or the production, it's hard to figure out. Style: Something about this song just screams fun. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. A qucik mood change from the predecessor, but a welcome one. A-īlank Space: Passive aggressive shots at her detractors - "they'll tell you I'm insane" - play over a Lorde's Tennis Court inspired beat. Swift wasn't kidding when she said 1989 was straight pop, and by New York's path, it seems to be the right move. Welcome to New York: A lovely album opener, built on a sea of flashing synths. Taylor Swift's fifth album and first fully pop record was co produced by hitmaker Max Martin and is gunning for a platinum debut week.
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