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| Discussion: 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' Review Thread Aug 14th 2012, 13:36 Quote:
Taylor Swift's New Song Sounds Like An Avril Lavigne Song
Has the whole world gone insane? Taylor Swift just announced that she's releasing a new album, Red, in October, and the lead single dropped today at midnight. It's called "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and it sounds like… an Avril Lavigne song.
I mean… what? Sure, Swift has always lived on the pop side of country, but even in songs like "Mine" and "Love Story," you can still hear the spurs jangling beneath her princess gown. And in my opinion, her best singles—"Mean," "Safe and Sound"—are the ones that sound the most Appalachian. They showcase her undeniably sophisticated songwriting more than her undeniably adolescent worldview.
But "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" will be completely out of place on country radio. From the fuzzy, garage-rock production of the music to Swift's pop-punk vocal phrasing, with its bratty spoken interludes, the track belongs to a completely different artist than the one we've known.
Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Plenty of artists have swapped genres with great success, and since Swift is a gifted musician, it's exciting to consider where she might push herself. (And let's not pretend she's not talented. Is her music for everyone? No. But she's a strong songwriter who has gotten better with each album.)
And really, I guess this curveball isn't that shocking. Considering her recent collaboration with B.o.B. and the Mumford-esque sound of this excellent song from the Hunger Games soundtrack, it's been obvious for a while that Swift is expanding her horizons. I prefer both of the former tracks to the new one, which sounds awfully generic after a few listens, but taking all three together, I'm very interested to hear the new album. Even the artwork says "California indie rocker," not "Nashville's queen."
So what's going to happen? Will Swift's country fans follow her to the pop side? Will she do what Shania Twain used to do and stack her new album with a mix of country and pop songs, trying to please everyone? (And don't forget: Shania succeeded.) I'll be fascinated to find out.
| Taylor Swifts New Song Sounds Like An Avril Lavigne Song | NewNowNext This one's a French article I translated from Google. Quote:
TAYLOR SWIFT TAKES FOR AVRIL LAVIGNE ON HER NEW SINGLE "NEVER EVER WE ARE GETTING BACK TOGETHER"
13 is just the lucky number of Taylor Swift, who spends his time elsewhere to scribble everywhere. It is also roughly the age that he would listen to his songs, but hush ...
In short, this is a natural 13 August, she had chosen to give appointments to its fans worldwide on YouTube and announce a new BIG.
The country singer did not disappoint by revealing not only her new single, Never Ever We Are Getting Back Together , but crispy plethora of information on his new album.
Musically, Taylor continues with his turn WANEGBT pop, started on his previous album, Speak Now . The singer has packed up his dusty banjo, and you'd swear this time dealing with a single to Avril Lavigne's debut (= when she was still selling records). The single is definitely radio-friendly and is already number one on iTunes in the USA (50 minutes after it went on sale, breaking the previous record held by Lady GaGa). Another revolution: Taylor does not drop in the song, which is in itself proof positive of his new maturity (within 3 or 4 albums, she probably insult her ex).
The singer took the opportunity to announce the title of his new album: Red . The wafer is expected on October 22 and will contain no fewer than 16 titles (STANDARD version). Taylor co-wrote all the shares of the album and announced collaborations with British sensation Ed Sheeran (including a duet) and Max Martin productions. Suffice to say that the album was clearly designed to break the shackles of her country singer and he paved the way to a wider audience.
| Taylor Swift se prend pour Avril Lavigne sur son nouveau single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - Pop Heart | |
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