Midnights

I bought this album fairly recently. You may assume that Taylor Swift was perhaps just another vanilla, bubble-gum pop artist whose artistic output was probably muted by a record label or an entourage of brand/ image consultants. What is apparent is that this album is written by someone who is in charge and a genuine talent and who writes with sincerity. The album is brilliant and shows maturity, depth of thought and is representative of most thirty somethings who are absorbing and learning from life’s lessons and experiences. I would ask that you leave your preconceptions of the artist at the door and just enjoy.
What’s also great is I have had the back catalogue which I was relatively unfamiliar with, to also experience. It’s been a real Pharaoh’s tomb and shows retrospectively (to me as least) her song writing and singing journey. The albums illustrate her massive diversity, change in mood and pace; the sign of a good singer-songwriter. It’s been an epiphany. Midnights is one of her best. Buy without hesitation.

This is her best album without a doubt.With the exception of one song that I’m not mad about all are very good.All tracks on my vinyl copy played perfectly until the very last on the second side which has background rumbling and slight distortion. A clean on my rcm made no difference so I have ordered a replacement. This would definitely be a five star review if this fault was not there. If the replacement is good it will be upgraded. This is the second recent vinyl album that has been delivered purely inside a large envelope which gives no protection and renders them liable to damage whilst in transit. No other record retailer would send out records without protective packaging.
Update
Replacement received but the background rumbling is still there and now on several tracks and even between then. I decided to replace it again but this time with the Moonlight edition. Much much better.