CNY Country: Taylor Swift releases first single off new album 'Red'

Aug 14, 2012

Taylor Swift releases first single off new album 'Red'

View the story "Taylor Swift releases new single 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'" on StorifyTaylor Swift releases new single 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'To the surprise of no one Taylor Swift sings another song about an ex, but fans are still buying the schtick.Storified by CNY Country · Tue, Aug 14 2012 18:29:58Color-coded: @TaylorSwift13 releasing new album 'Red' on Oct. 22 - http://apne.ws/NeUt0LAP CountryFor those of you who hadn't heard this news yet, congrats on getting out from under that rock. Whenever Taylor makes any kind of announcement it seems to make a major splash in the country music world, and word of her colorful new album was no exception. Swift's album news also came with the release of her new song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." Listen below if you dare.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Lyric Video)taylorswiftvevoThe song, like most of Taylor's work, is causing a very divided reaction.
Welp. I've been officially exposed to the new Taylor Swift song. #killitwithfireJessa LignelliNew favorite song Taylor Swift-We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherMaggs!The fact that the new Taylor swift song is number one right now makes me question humanity...Jenna JakesI normally hate Taylor Swift songs but her new song is reaaally good!Kenz. ✌Now I'm sure the burning question on your mind right now is "what does Kyle think?" Well, those of you that know me may want to sit down.

Seated? Ok good, because I'm about to say something nice about this song. Taylor, get the "OMG I'm SO shocked!" face ready. I like the catchy, poppy melody. Seriously.FikklefameI know, right?! Now a lot of people will rip it and say it's "not country." I understand their point, but country music's constantly evolving in so many different directions it's only progression that someone releases a song that's more "Call Me Maybe" (~~related confession, I love "Call Me Maybe"~~ whatever that is) than "You Never Even Call Me By My Name."

Now, back to normalcy. The song's lyrics are absolutely terrible. Taylor might as well have called it "I Am Really Not Even Trying Anymore," to see if her fans are really paying attention. How many times can she rewrite the exact same song? I know breakups are a country music staple, but so are mama, trains, trucks, prisons and getting drunk, and Taylor hasn't even approached those topics. I understand she's maintaining an image, so prison and getting drunk are probably out, buy why not mix it up with a song about mama?

I think to find my biggest problem with Taylor I have to compare her with the two best female singers in the game right now: Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. They both have their fair share of revenge songs, but they also have songs like "Heart Like Mine," "Temporary Home," "Over You" and "Don't Forget To Remember Me." Taylor may exceed their popularity, but she doesn't come close as a songwriter. When you look at who collaborated on "Blown Away" and "Four The Record" you see a variety of names, including the two stars. Taylor Swift is listed as the sole songwriter and composer on "Speak Now," and I think this speaks to the problem. Taylor's been blown up into this standout singer/songwriter and she bought into the hype, despite the fact she's been writing the same two types of songs for the past six years.

Now here's where I may shock you again: I want to like Taylor Swift.
HuffpostCrazy, right?! I really do though. I think it's great that she exposes people to country music that they might not otherwise hear, even if I disagree with her methods.

Fortunately, there's a glimmer of hope at the end of this dark, moody six-year tunnel.

Taylor collaborated with other writers on her upcoming album, including "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." I don't know if that's why the song is more upbeat and fun than most of Taylor's recent work, but I'm hoping for the sake of my ears that working with other artists will help Taylor step outside her comfort zone and grow up a little as an artist.

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Aug 14, 2012

Taylor Swift releases first single off new album 'Red'

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