Entertainment Weekly traces the singer’s evolution from Nashville newbie to pop superstar.
From teen country star to global pop sensation,Taylor Swifts career is a masterclass in reinvention.
Coming off her seventh Album of the Year nomination at theGrammysforThe Tortured Poets Department, Swifts influence remains undeniable.
Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut.Big Machine
But the LP isnt just an early experiment.
While widely considered her weakest release, its long overdue for a reevaluation when there-recordingcomes out.
The 2021re-recordingemphasized these themes even further, allowing Swift to reinterpret her past with alove letter to her fans.
Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut.Big Machine
1 single) signaled her growing pop dominance.
The breakup epic incited a cultural moment and made history as thelongest song to top the charts.
But despite the sonic shift, Swifts signature storytelling remains intact.
Fearless by Taylor Swift.
Reputation(2017)
The old Taylor cant come to the phone right now.
While the album wasnt as critically beloved as some of her other works singles ME!
Beyond the romantic visuals,Loveralso signaled an important shift in Swifts career.
Speak Now by Taylor Swift.
More than just a sonic departure,Folkloreagain proves Swifts ability to shapeshift and redefine her artistry.
The industry took note, too, awarding heryet another Album of the Year Grammy.
Midnights(2022)
Midnightsisnt a reinvention its a victory lap.
Red by Taylor Swift.
incorporates avocal samplefrom Out of the Woods, bringing back the messy, unresolved emotions of a past relationship.
Then camethe solipsistic 3 a.m. tracks.
Bigger Than the Whole Sky resonates deeply with listeners who have experienced loss, particularlythose coping with miscarriages.
1989 by Taylor Swift.
And then theres The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, a scathing diss track with a truly venomous bridge.
The second half,The Anthology, is slower and more contemplative.
Reputation by Taylor Swift.
Lover by Taylor Swift.
Folklore by Taylor Swift.
Evermore by Taylor Swift.
Midnights by Taylor Swift.Republic Records
The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift.Universal Music Group
