Taylor Swift lied to you.
But Gorgeous, the LPs latest advance track, finds her back in her comfort zone.
1 on the Hot 100 andbroke several records, even though it didnt reallysoundlike a chart-topper.
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Partisans spun those traits positively or negatively, but the track was inarguably a break from Swifts previous smashes.
Jack Antonoff has possessed pops Midas touch in 2017, producingLorde,St.
Vincent, andPink, but his aesthetic poorly complemented Swifts take-no-prisoners material on LWYMMD.
the secondReputationsong Swift released sorely lacked.
Modulating synths propel the instrumental, while economical acoustic guitar accentuates it.
Thankfully, with Gorgeous, shes back on top.
Old Taylor, good to have you back.
New Taylor, the dishonestys forgiven.B+
Listen to Gorgeous above.Reputationarrives Nov. 10.
