We’ll have to wait awhile for Taylor Swift’s next “Taylor’s Version.” I’m guessing Reputation will come next, allowing Swift to wrap up the project with her self-titled debut. I can’t wait to hear the gems unearthed on those two releases.
In the meantime, Swift’s most recent release — 2022’s Midnights — came with its own batch of bonus tracks. They aren’t old enough to have made it into the vault, but that’s all the better for fans who get to hear them right away.
Guest blogger Daniel continues his countdown of the year’s top albums…
Best Albums of 2022 – #8
Midnights – Taylor Swift
Now, I would say it’s likely that many reading right now who know me are shocked by this low placement of one of my favorite artists. It is true. I am a diehard Swifty. She could drop an absolute turd of an album and I would still revere it as a gold. This album is far from trash and much closer to treasure, but 2022 was a trove.
My Favorite 2022 Albums
#4 – Midnights – Taylor Swift
I just spent a week ranking every song on this album, so I won’t go into a lot of detail here. Suffice it to say that Swift is both a great artist and a great superstar, with a keen sense of how she’s evolving in both of those roles, and Midnights is perhaps the best synthesis yet.
Continuing my ranking of the songs on Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights…
#2. ‘Sweet Nothing‘
I was such a big fan of the direction Swift took on folklore and evermore that it’s no surprise I’m drawn to the Midnights song that could have appeared on either of those albums. Co-written with beau Joe Alwyn, this is a delicate and comforting ballad that finds Swift at her most content. Faced with the pressures of the industry, she retreats to the safety and warmth of her love. A beautiful song.
Continuing my ranking of the songs on Taylor Swift’s new album, Midnights…
#6. ‘Anti-Hero‘
The album’s first single is a blast, breaking the pattern of weak lead singles on her last few pop albums. Swift turns her critical eye on herself and delivers the world’s catchiest therapy session.
Meet Me In Montauk 