[thediscomonkey]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

I bet the album would've been a critical dud if the three Martin tracks weren't on it.

Originally posted by Great Username

Album would've been dragged down in its own seriousness without them. They're absolutely crucial. And it doesn't hurt that they're all fantastic as well. No, it's "The Local One" and the two duets that we could live without, even though I like all 3 fine enough.

I'd be lying to say IKYWT as a dud, but I just don't like the bro-step influenced part. And still cringing at "22," it could have been better. Fun tracks are welcome, but a better one, please?

[RobynYoBank]

Originally posted by thediscomonkey

I'd be lying to say IKYWT as a dud, but I just don't like the bro-step influenced part. And still cringing at "22," it could be better. Fun tracks are welcome, but a better one, please?

They're among the best tracks on the album, though.

[muddysquirrel]

And there are some instances where the album tends to drag, like the morose "The Last Time," which almost feels too heavy for Swift to lift, or the silly "Stay Stay Stay," which probably should have been demoted to bonus-track status.

[thediscomonkey]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

They're among the best tracks on the album, though.

But not up to her standards imo.

[RobynYoBank]

Originally posted by thediscomonkey

But not up to her standards imo.

The only pop song she's ever made that's better is You Belong With Me.

[honey827]

Originally posted by thediscomonkey

Those tracks don't represent the whole album well imo. Give it one or two listen, since this LP needs to grow on you first to appreciate it fully.



Blender still exist?

I believe so. I think they shut down the physical copy of the magazine but still operate via their website. I am not sure if they are still counted by metacritic though because things change.

[Glam]

It's gonna plummet 10 points at least.

[thediscomonkey]

Originally posted by muddysquirrel

Took me a while to accept that ppl have different views on "The Last Time"

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

The only pop song she's ever made that's better is You Belong With Me.

ddddddd;

Originally posted by honey827

I believe so. I think they shut down the physical copy of the magazine but still operate via their website. I am not sure if they are still counted by metacritic though because things change.

Ah, okay then. If metacritic still counts SPIN, then I don't see why they won't count Blender.

[Great Username]

Originally posted by Glam

It's gonna plummet 10 points at least.

Well, as long as it stays above a 66.

[Glam]

Originally posted by Great Username

Well, as long as it stays above a 66.

That one started at 80 when it had 5 reviews in, but we'll see.

[Lyzz the Monster]

Originally posted by Great Username

Well, as long as it stays above a 66.

She looks so beautiful in that gif

[muddysquirrel]

Its a travesty actually if this Bible gets rated worse than "Peaked Now". "Red" so much more interesting and diverse.

[Great Username]

Originally posted by muddysquirrel

Its a travesty actually if this Bible gets rated worse than "Peaked Now". "Red" so much more interesting and diverse.

95% of music journalists are an utter joke so am not too bothered.

[Tainted Blood]

Originally posted by muddysquirrel

Its a travesty actually if this Bible gets rated worse than "Peaked Now". "Red" so much more interesting and diverse.

Totally agree. But the critics are sh*tty most of the time so you can't be sure.

[thediscomonkey]

Originally posted by muddysquirrel

Its a travesty actually if this Bible gets rated worse than "Peaked Now". "Red" so much more interesting and diverse.

A perfect example on why you can't 100% use music journalism these days: EW reviews for Red.

And this album IS much better than that McDonalds. If it gets lower score, we start riot.

[Lyzz the Monster]

*insert giant *
Red is very pleasant but Preach Now still ***** on it and y'all will deal.

[NEUTRON]

Originally posted by RobynYoBank

I bet the album would've been a critical dud if the three Martin tracks weren't on it.

I agree. The new sounds are whats giving Taylor new life this era. She's already one of the best artist out but with this album shes showed she can do more than just Country effortlessly.

[CountryFriedChick]

Originally posted by thediscomonkey

A perfect example on why you can't 100% use music journalism these days: EW reviews for Red.

And this album IS much better than that McDonalds. If it gets lower score, we start riot.

Fearless had a lower score and won AOTY I really don't think it will matter too much as long as it stays in the 70s

[Hunter_13]

Originally posted by Lyzz the Monster

*insert giant *
Red is very pleasant but Preach Now still ***** on it and y'all will deal.

Wrong.

[Great Username]

Originally posted by Lyzz the Monster

*insert giant *
Red is very pleasant but Preach Now still ***** on it and y'all will deal.

No alberm with "(Barely) Better Than Rectal Bleeding" or "The Story Of Useless" on it is sh*tting on anything.