By JOSHUA HALLORAN
Six years ago, Taylor Swift was a 14-year-old girl growing up in Tennessee with a dream, to make it big. On Monday, Oct. 22, she released her fourth album “RED” to a fan base that has supported her since day one. Taylor Swift’s fans are different than others, they listen to every word she says intently, with no break in concentration; Swift wields power over her fans simply because she is one of them.
In the album “RED”, Swift uses multiple genere types, not only sticking to her country roots, but leaning more towards the pop music style. Yet she does remain herself in the sense of being diary-honest and confessional, telling the world what her life and many others has been like through songs. She maintains the status of the poet laureae of teenage girls. Swift is not like your average artist; not only is her voice a mixture of Fergie and Jesus, but her lyrics really connects with the listener.
Her song[powerpress][/powerpress] I Knew You Were Trouble resonates with listeners. It’s lyrics speak volumes to the teenagers that have experienced the same feelings that Swift sings about in this song dealing with breakups.
Not surprising, but “RED” has already locked up the #1 spot on iTunes album chart and obtained over 17 million downloads. She’s already landed her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the single “ We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, also on the album.
Overall, this is a start of something new for Swift and her fans. The album has been a huge success and Swift’s millions of fans must be excited for what’s next to come, as for now they shall enjoy the piece of art titled “RED” which is up for purchase on iTunes for $15.
Red 4 out of 5 stars. Worth buying, but not perfect.
Release Date: Oct. 22, 2012