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Again, Swift created distance between her past and present by arming herself with different toys.
But it undersells the true utility of this stripped affair to say its just a new sandbox for Taylor.
A middling lyricist and melodicist wouldnt be able to carry it.
The album floats because, beneath the dramatic twists, Taylor Swift is a writers writer.
Her stories here are more purposeful, if a little less personal.
There is a Faulknerian interest inmultiple outside protagonistsand in stories that span decades.
From the title to the music,folkloreis an album about the wisdom and experience passed down through generations.
Is she done with Joe Alwyn, the boyfriend whose secret companionship seemed to inspire the giddier songs onReputationandLover?
Maybe shell tell us next year.
