I have always been a fan of Taylor Swift's music. However, never has she made an album that I am completely, one hundred percent in love with...until now.
Each of her albums has the standout tracks that everyone loves and a few that are so-so. With 1989 Swift has almost eliminated any less than amazing tracks. There are only two tracks that I would describe as "mediocre" or "so-so" and those are Shake It Off, her lead single, and Welcome To New York, the albums first track.
Other than the aforementioned tracks, this album is a spectacular listen from start to finish - including bonus tracks!
1. Welcome To New York: Musically, this track is a great into! Lyrically, it falls a little short. A bit boring.
"The lights are so bright but they never blind me"
2. Blank Space: This song is such a stand out from the album and it makes sense that she chose it as her next single. A true pop track with lyrics that poke fun at the rumors surrounding her person, this song is fun from start to finish.
"Cause darling, i'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream"
3. Style: This track is definitely memorable. The verses are haunting and paired with such a catchy chorus it's hard not to love! Swift also does something rare in this song by pointing out that she can't blame the person she's singing about as she's been there too.
"You've got that James Dean, daydream, look in your eyes"
4. Out Of The Woods: This song is easily one of the best on the album. Despite the repetitive chorus, OOTW is full of amazing lyrics that really provide a visual for the listener.
"The monsters turned out to be just trees"
5. All You Had To Do Was Stay: The chorus is what makes this song. You either love it or you hate it but you have to commend her for trying something different!
"People like me are gone forever when you say goodbye"
6. Shake It Off: terrible.
"Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate"
7. I Wish You Would: A face paced song about regret and wanting. It's beautiful and fun. A really great drive song!
"I wish you knew that I miss you too much to be mad anymore"
8. Bad Blood: This song is a catchy and fun way of calling someone out. Such a fun way to blow off steam and a great running song!
"Now we've got problems, and I don't think we can solve 'em"
9: Wildest Dreams: This song is very Lana Del Rey-esque. Super whimsical and beautiful. The lyrics are amazingly visual.
"His hands are in my hair, his clothes are in my room"
10: How You Get The Girl: Such a fun and catchy song. Everything about this song makes you feel good. This song is perfect for dancing around your room!
"I want you for worse of for better, I would wait for ever and ever"
11: This Love: One of the only slow songs on the album. It took a while to get into but now I absolutely adore it.
"This love is alive back from the dead"
12: I Know Places: A haunting track with darker lyrics. A more mature "Haunted".
"They are are the hunters we are the foxes, and we run"
13: Clean: This song is absolutely stunning. It's self deprecating while at the same time empowering. Gorgeous and visual lyrics.
"Just because you're clean doesn't mean you don't miss it"
"You've got that James Dean, daydream, look in your eyes"
4. Out Of The Woods: This song is easily one of the best on the album. Despite the repetitive chorus, OOTW is full of amazing lyrics that really provide a visual for the listener.
"The monsters turned out to be just trees"
5. All You Had To Do Was Stay: The chorus is what makes this song. You either love it or you hate it but you have to commend her for trying something different!
"People like me are gone forever when you say goodbye"
6. Shake It Off: terrible.
"Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate"
7. I Wish You Would: A face paced song about regret and wanting. It's beautiful and fun. A really great drive song!
"I wish you knew that I miss you too much to be mad anymore"
8. Bad Blood: This song is a catchy and fun way of calling someone out. Such a fun way to blow off steam and a great running song!
"Now we've got problems, and I don't think we can solve 'em"
9: Wildest Dreams: This song is very Lana Del Rey-esque. Super whimsical and beautiful. The lyrics are amazingly visual.
"His hands are in my hair, his clothes are in my room"
10: How You Get The Girl: Such a fun and catchy song. Everything about this song makes you feel good. This song is perfect for dancing around your room!
"I want you for worse of for better, I would wait for ever and ever"
11: This Love: One of the only slow songs on the album. It took a while to get into but now I absolutely adore it.
"This love is alive back from the dead"
12: I Know Places: A haunting track with darker lyrics. A more mature "Haunted".
"They are are the hunters we are the foxes, and we run"
13: Clean: This song is absolutely stunning. It's self deprecating while at the same time empowering. Gorgeous and visual lyrics.
"Just because you're clean doesn't mean you don't miss it"
