As 2020 keeps on surprising us in more dire ways than we ever could have predicted, we can at least agree that studio albums have been the best they’ve been in years on this eerie start of a new decade. Ad Taylor Swift to the list as she has surprised us with the release of her 8th studio album, folklore.
“Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the “perfect” time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed,” said Taylor. “My gut telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with.”
This spectacular 16-song album was produced by Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift and features a musical collaboration with Bon Iver. CD, Vinyl and Cassette editions of the album will feature one bonus track.
“cardigan” – the first official single release from folklore – is also released today. It is written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner and produced by Aaron Dessner. The accompanying music video was directed by Taylor Swift.
folklore tracklisting
- the 1
- cardigan
- the last great american dynasty
- exile (featuring bon iver)
- my tears ricochet
- mirrorball
- seven
- august
- this is me trying
- illicit affairs
- invisible strings
- mad woman
- epiphany
- betty
- peace
- hoax
- (bonus track) the lakes
