Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, 1989 (Taylor's Version)
, has been released, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and critics alike. The album, which is a re-recording of Swift's 2014 album 1989
, features the same tracklist as the original, with the addition of several from the vault
songs that were not included in the original release.
The release of 1989 (Taylor's Version)
is part of Swift's ongoing effort to regain control of her master recordings, which were sold without her consent in 2019. The re-recorded album has been met with positive reviews from critics, who have praised Swift's vocals and the production quality of the album.
However, the release has also sparked controversy. A record shop in Alabama faced backlash from Swift's fans, known as Swifties
, after it announced that it would not be stocking the album due to a dispute with the distributor. The shop later apologized and said it would be stocking the album.
One of the standout tracks from the album is Bad Blood
, which features a guest appearance from Kendrick Lamar. The song was originally released as a single from 1989
and was a commercial success. The re-recorded version of the song has been praised for its production and Swift's vocals.
1989 (Taylor's Version)
is the latest in a series of re-recorded albums from Swift, following Fearless (Taylor's Version)
and Red (Taylor's Version)
. The re-recordings are part of Swift's ongoing effort to regain control of her master recordings, which were sold without her consent in 2019.