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Review: Taylor Swift mesmerizes on eighth studio album 'folklore' (Includes first-hand account)

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On July 24, global music superstar Taylor Swift released her eighth album, “folklore,” as a surprise, and it was the musical treat that everybody needed…
On July 24, global music superstar Taylor Swift released her eighth album, “folklore,” as a surprise, and it was the musical treat that everybody needed in 2020.
This 16-track collection was produced by Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift; moreover, it includes a collaboration with Bon Iver. It is perhaps her most compelling studio album to date.
It opens with the nonchalant, piano-laden “the 1,” and it is followed by the soothing “cardigan,” which has a haunting vibe to it. Equally moving is “the last great american dynasty,” which showcases her storytelling ability like no other.
Bon Iver lends his harking vocals on “exile,” which is a soaring collaboration made in musical heaven.

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