Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Music
Taylor Swift has released the re-recording of her 2014 album "1989". The album, titled "1989 (Taylor's Version)", features all 13 songs from the original album, as well as three new bonus tracks. The re-recording of "1989" is part of Swift's ongoing project to re-record her first six albums after the original masters were sold to music mogul Scooter Braun in 2019. Swift has said that she wanted to re-record her albums so that she would own the masters of her music.
"This is the first time I'm able to go back and make my art the way I originally intended it to be," Swift said in a statement. "I'm so excited to share these new versions with you."
Critical and Commercial Success
The re-recording of "1989" has been met with positive reviews from critics. The New York Times called it "a faithful recreation of the original album". Rolling Stone said that it was "a must-have for Swift fans". The album has also been a commercial success. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 500,000 copies in its first week.
New Bonus Tracks
The deluxe edition of "1989 (Taylor's Version)" includes three new bonus tracks:
- "This Love (Taylor's Version)"
- "You Need to Calm Down (Taylor's Version)"
- "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)"
The first two songs were originally released on the standard edition of "1989". The third song, "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)", is a previously unreleased demo from the "1989" era.
Swift's Ongoing Musical Legacy
The re-recording of "1989" is just the latest chapter in Taylor Swift's ongoing musical legacy. She is one of the most popular and successful musicians in the world, and her music has touched the lives of millions of people around the world.
Swift is a powerful and influential artist, and her re-recording of "1989" is a testament to her commitment to her craft and her fans. It is a bold move that is sure to have a lasting impact on her career and her music.
