People fall over backwards to champion her comeback every two years. Theres some good stuff here and I like her work with Antanoff and Cautious Clay and Annie...but that, to me, is a symptom of her working with good producers. But then half the songs on this album are so superfluous...cut this album down to a tight 8 and it would be pretty great. But there's so much cringe here too.

Taylor, to me, is Tracy Flick. She wants it more than anyone that's ever wanted it, but is complete milquetoast

When Antanoff works with real talent, you get Lorde's Melodrama...perfection. The hybrid of songwriting and IT factor, interesting talent.

No one can elevate Taylor beyond her try-hard-blandness. She just wants it harder than anyone else. That's admirable, I just dont think she has it. Enjoy what you enjoy though! Not trying to take that away from you