Why though? The balance she was striking between both demos was impeccable from a marketing standpoint.
If this is for her brand I don't really understanding the reasoning in losing an entire market to appease another.
Many of the influential grey hairs in the country establishment won't like it and will make it known, whether it's a subtly cold radio reception for future country endeavors or less promotion. If she goes to all country after this total pop detour it might be seen as damage control. It'll be a lose-lose.
I can't picture this as some deliberate aesthetic choice on her part. If it is, good luck I guess.
Doesn't really matter - what sets Taylor's music apart is her songwriting niche, she's a brilliant songwriter. She'll still have some classic Taylor on there.
the fact that you don't even know what pretentious means and are using it against her.
lololol. I know what it means and it's my opinion. During the Red era she tried for some weird indie image and that turned me off.