OLD TAYLOR. Taylor Swift's new album 'Reputation' is a leap from her past persona. Screenshots from Taylor Swift Vevo Channel
MANILA, Philippines – In her opening salvo 3 years since 1989, Taylor Swift proclaimed that her old self is dead.
No, you will no longer witness (no pun intended, Katy) Fearless Taylor nor self-titled album Taylor, whose love for Drew brought forth teardrops on her guitar. Her sappy Speak Now and aggressive Red personas can't come to the phone right now.
Released on Friday, November 10, Reputation is undeniably not her strongest album, especially as a follow-up to the success of her first official pop album 1989. It takes a few listens to get the hang of Taylor's new direction. Fans of the old Taylor can still find a few gems, though they’re reminiscent of her later work – think 1989 but riddled with heavier beats.
Still, she is Taylor Swift, perfectly owning the narrative even if sometimes, she's the one who tends to be the problem. One really can't fault her for taking on this new direction if this is what she felt like doing (and okay, if people really made her do it, fine). It's all about artistic freedom, right?
Of course, it’s perfectly acceptable to not like the new Taylor too. And if you’re like me, who will always carry a torch for her pre-Reputation self, we still have her old songs to bring us back.
Here are our top 10 songs for remembering the old (and apparently dead) Taylor Swift.
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