Even though music megastar Taylor Swift has been keeping a relatively low profile since the conclusion of The Eras Tour last year, that doesn’t mean discussion of her creative work has quieted.
For instance, fans are still pondering some of the biggest unsolved mysteries left over now that The Eras Tour has wrapped.
Additionally, with speculation spinning about the arrival of Swift’s next new studio album, talk has continued about Swift collaborations we all want to see appear on her next release.
Perhaps the biggest recent headline, however, has been what occurs now that Swift finally owns all the masters to her original work.
Since 2021, Swift has been re-recording her records as “Taylor’s Versions” to regain creative control of her material.
With only 2017’s Reputation and her self-titled 2006 debut left to go, it appears that while Reputation has been put on hold (at least in full), her debut LP will be the final “Taylor’s Version” to get released.
Taylor Swift’s Debut Album Is Largely Cited As Her “Worst”
Though That Is Subjective
Heavily settled in the country, pop, and pop rock genres, Taylor Swift was the result of a momentous journey for the artist.
Moving from her Pennsylvania hometown to Nashville, Tennessee, in her early teens to pursue her musical dream, Swift signed a songwriting contract at age 14 and released her debut album before her 17th birthday.
While Taylor Swift received generally positive reviews for its sound and songwriting strengths, the record hasn’t held up well compared to the growth Swift has made in her extensive studio work since then.
The album’s glossy veneer of sound lacks significant nuance, with songwriting that doesn’t “pop” next to her best material.
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Of course, given Swift’s significant evolution/success, calling her debut her “worst” release is relative. Taylor Swift is a solid beginning for a musician who was quite young and sharpening her talents back then, especially when compared to the peaks she’s risen to since 2006.
Swift Has Already Re-Recorded This Album For Her “Taylor’s Version” Project
Though A Release Date Is Unknown
In an announcement about buying back her original albums, Swift has confirmed that her debut has already been re-recorded. She wants to put it out when the time is right and says she loves how it sounds now.
While no release date has been announced yet, the musician reportedly plans to move forward with the album if there’s fan excitement for the project.
Knowing how enthusiastic Swift’s fans are for her work, a release seems inevitable and could mean a lot to her legacy.
Taylor’s Version Could Give Her Debut Album New Life
Given that Swift is now 35 instead of 16, her more mature vocals could add extra depth and emotion to her debut songs. Her knack for layering instrumentation might also bring needed new vitality to the previous arrangements.
Taylor Swift performs live on her Speak Now Tour, singing into a microphone as she plays her guitar.
This 15-Year-Old Taylor Swift Song That Everybody’s Gone Back To Proves Something Major About Music
Now that Taylor Swift officially owns all her music, new and old, fans are all flocking back to this one specific song, despite its flaws.
With Taylor Swift’s rise in skillset as a musician, it’s exciting to think of what she has in mind for a Taylor Swift redo. This “Taylor’s Version” is set to take her debut album to new heights.
