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Post by g8erboi on Jun 18, 2023 10:26:11 GMT -5
^ Agreed. It’s crazy how most people through she was past her prime after 1989, but this whole past year just proved everyone wrong. She is absolutely unstoppable.
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Post by irice22 on Jun 18, 2023 10:47:24 GMT -5
Incredible spotify numbers considering it doesn't even have TTH exposure. Help! What is TTH?
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Post by Dylan :) on Jun 18, 2023 10:49:34 GMT -5
Incredible spotify numbers considering it doesn't even have TTH exposure. Help! What is TTH? Today's Top Hits, one of Spotify's biggest playlists
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jun 18, 2023 11:02:23 GMT -5
^ Agreed. It’s crazy how most people through she was past her prime after 1989, but this whole past year just proved everyone wrong. She is absolutely unstoppable. I would argue since 2020… folklore/evermore, folklore especially, truly revitalized what could have been a waning (or starting to wane) career, and Fearless/Red TV solidified that resurgence. Midnights has now gone even further and solidified her inevitable status as the greatest artist of this generation, and the biggest act since the likes of The Beatles. Truly a once-in-a-generation, timeless artist. Like…y’all, we are looking at somebody who will be a Kennedy Center Honoree in the next 20 years. We are looking at an artist our grandchildren will be stanning, likely when she’s already passed on. She has changed the landscape of the music industry forever, and her legacy will be remembered and felt for just as long.
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Post by Ace on Jun 18, 2023 11:53:38 GMT -5
Wig Au$tin justice for getaway car!!! 🗣️ No she will wait till reputation TV then add it to the second leg of the Eras Tour just to troll us.
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Post by Au$tin on Jun 18, 2023 13:48:52 GMT -5
Today's Top Hits, one of Spotify's biggest playlists Not just one of, THE biggest! Nearly 34 million people follow that playlist, crushing any other playlist by a hefty margin. I think the next biggest is Rap Caviar with about 15 million followers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2023 14:25:45 GMT -5
^ Agreed. It’s crazy how most people through she was past her prime after 1989, but this whole past year just proved everyone wrong. She is absolutely unstoppable. Talent always wins
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Post by Dylan :) on Jun 18, 2023 15:51:22 GMT -5
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Post by kcdawg13 on Jun 18, 2023 18:00:04 GMT -5
I would argue Taylor is at her peak right now, even bigger than the 1989 era. Like her star power is insane right now, it's even more impressive since she's a veteran act.
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Post by wjr15 on Jun 18, 2023 19:04:32 GMT -5
I would argue Taylor is at her peak right now, even bigger than the 1989 era. Like her star power is insane right now, it's even more impressive since she's a veteran act. Honestly, Taylor’s career reminds me a bit of Mariah’s where she re-peaks later in her career after a downward turn. But arguably, I’d say Taylor’s downturn for a few years was less drastic than Mariah’s. However, both came back extremely strong a few albums later. I have to agree that Taylor is on a Beatles-level type of fame, especially after seeing Pittsburgh this past weekend.
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Jun 18, 2023 19:20:34 GMT -5
I would argue Taylor is at her peak right now, even bigger than the 1989 era. Like her star power is insane right now, it's even more impressive since she's a veteran act. Is it crazy to think that ATW (TV) is part of what got us here? I remember these pre-Midnights discussions, and even post first week Midnights discussions, about how she’s huge, but can’t compete with 1989 levels of success. That seems laughable now and I think ATW had a lot to do with it. Fearless (TV) came and went and was very successful for what it was. But Red (TV) was another level. Fans finally being gratified with not just ATW being a single, but getting to see it go #1, and really seeing the power that these TV’s can have, changed things. I think it stirred something in both her long-time base and newer pop fans. Then comes Midnights and the perfect anthem in Anti-Hero. She made a career defining album, 17 years into her career. Then she took it, and all the rest of it, on tour. It’s the perfect storm.
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Post by Grün on Jun 18, 2023 19:32:19 GMT -5
While I love 1989, Reputation, and Lover; I have heard many gripes that people miss the "Old Taylor". Her career was hyper-focused on hit making and her personal life/feuds at the time.
Then the 1, 2, 3 punch of Folklore, Evermore, and Red TV came.
It made people focus on the songwriting, her craft, and her raw talent. I think the 10 minute All Too Well brought a lot of old fans back. It is arguably her best written song.
Then comes Midnights. Obviously, still a pop album, but is definitely a subdued, Lo-fi pop album. Moreover, it literally going into previous moments in her life. Old fans could reconnect again to previous moments in her career to further drum up some nostalgia. So many smart moves on her part.
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Post by imbuemyblue on Jun 18, 2023 20:02:47 GMT -5
We know how much of a planner Taylor is, but she could not possibly have imagined that it would be *so* perfectly laid out to create the chaotic peak that is 'Midnights'. She wasn't wrong that 'Lover' was set to be her last real shot at commercial success. She could not have known that she would spin absolute garbage things (a pandemic, being screwed out rights to her catalogue) would turn into the gold that would set her on the path to be the biggest female artist ever.
I am also a huge lamb and enjoy the Mariah comparison, although of course Taylor has never had an actual flop album. But man is it so satisfying to see your fave come back from lows and just *destroy* everything in sight. Talent always wins.
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Post by fearlessarrow on Jun 18, 2023 20:14:23 GMT -5
Top 50 on HAC!
SUNDAY PUBLISHED UPDATE (6/18)
POP: 43 31 TAYLOR SWIFT Cruel Summer 1698 615 1083 7.987
Chart run: 43-31
HOT AC: 79 47 TAYLOR SWIFT Cruel Summer 80 10 70 0.627
Chart run: 47
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Jun 18, 2023 20:15:35 GMT -5
We know how much of a planner Taylor is, but she could not possibly have imagined that it would be *so* perfectly laid out to create the chaotic peak that is 'Midnights'. She wasn't wrong that 'Lover' was set to be her last real shot at commercial success. She could not have known that she would spin absolute garbage things (a pandemic, being screwed out rights to her catalogue) would turn into the gold that would set her on the path to be the biggest female artist ever. I am also a huge lamb and enjoy the Mariah comparison, although of course Taylor has never had an actual flop album. But man is it so satisfying to see your fave come back from lows and just *destroy* everything in sight. Talent always wins. Mariah’s saving grace has truly been AIWFCIY. Regardless of whether she ever releases any new material, that will keep at the top for a very long time
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Jun 18, 2023 22:48:47 GMT -5
I really don’t think there is anything left on Midnight’s that could have a HUGE impact, so I’m really glad they are going full steam ahead with CS.
With that being said, my vote is for Maroon, Midnight Rain or Vigilante s**t for Single #4 from Midnights.
If they go with Vigilante s**t, I would love for the MV to to be a continuation of the Bad Blood MV. And for IDSB to complete the trilogy.
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Post by avamaxstan on Jun 18, 2023 23:19:57 GMT -5
^ Agreed. It’s crazy how most people through she was past her prime after 1989, but this whole past year just proved everyone wrong. She is absolutely unstoppable. I really believe it all goes back to folklore. That pivot is the smartest decision she’s made in her entire career.
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Post by Dylan :) on Jun 19, 2023 4:40:23 GMT -5
#4 (+2) on US Spotify!!!!
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Post by fearlessarrow on Jun 19, 2023 5:16:26 GMT -5
Top 30 on pop!
POP: 40 29 TAYLOR SWIFT Cruel Summer 1893 707 1186 8.736
+195 Spins +103 Bullet +0.749 Audience
HOT AC: 78 43 TAYLOR SWIFT Cruel Summer 120 11 109 1.060
+40 Spins +39 Bullet +0.433 Audience
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Post by justlurkingaround on Jun 19, 2023 5:42:21 GMT -5
I really don’t think there is anything left on Midnight’s that could have a HUGE impact, so I’m really glad they are going full steam ahead with CS. With that being said, my vote is for Maroon, Midnight Rain or Vigilante s**t for Single #4 from Midnights. If they go with Vigilante s**t, I would love for the MV to to be a continuation of the Bad Blood MV. And for IDSB to complete the trilogy. I would love for Maroon to be a fall single. 🥹
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jun 19, 2023 5:54:05 GMT -5
I watched the Karma video last night (first time lol) and at the end where the latte art went from 11:59 to midnight totally gave me end-of-the-era vibes. I don’t think there’ll be any more Midnights singles.
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Post by musiclife on Jun 19, 2023 6:00:53 GMT -5
A video would so push this to #1 on spotify.
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Post by austin on Jun 19, 2023 7:05:18 GMT -5
I watched the Karma video last night (first time lol) and at the end where the latte art went from 11:59 to midnight totally gave me end-of-the-era vibes. I don’t think there’ll be any more Midnights singles. That was my interpretation too. She was closing the chapter.
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Post by gomichaelgo on Jun 19, 2023 17:42:28 GMT -5
Anyone else seeing these TT videos for a Target shipment of Lover from the vault cds?
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Post by musiclife on Jun 19, 2023 17:54:43 GMT -5
Anyone else seeing these TT videos for a Target shipment of Lover from the vault cds? Isn't happening. Lol
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Jun 19, 2023 18:23:55 GMT -5
I watched the Karma video last night (first time lol) and at the end where the latte art went from 11:59 to midnight totally gave me end-of-the-era vibes. I don’t think there’ll be any more Midnights singles. That was my interpretation too. She was closing the chapter. I’m not convinced. It’s hard for me to think she wouldn’t campaign like her life depended on it for her 4th (record setting) Grammy for album of the year, when it is so clearly within reach. And that kind of campaign would benefit from an active single push.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2023 18:56:45 GMT -5
That was my interpretation too. She was closing the chapter. I’m not convinced. It’s hard for me to think she wouldn’t campaign like her life depended on it for her 4th (record setting) Grammy for album of the year, when it is so clearly within reach. And that kind of campaign would benefit from an active single push. Idk about the Grammy's but the ending kinda seems like let's come back to reality after the imaginary world created in the music video. Whether that's a closure to the era or a closure to that specific theme we shall see. I think songs like Midnight Rain and You're On Your Own, Kid would make sense as a followup with that in mind
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jun 19, 2023 21:05:09 GMT -5
Yeah, with "Cruel Summer" out now and the Speak Now re-release coming, I feel like a 4th single from Midnights seems highly unlikely. She's huge rn, but she still has to have some room to promote whatever comes out of the new SN era that's impending. That was my interpretation too. She was closing the chapter. I’m not convinced. It’s hard for me to think she wouldn’t campaign like her life depended on it for her 4th (record setting) Grammy for album of the year, when it is so clearly within reach. And that kind of campaign would benefit from an active single push. The Grammys aren't going to care if there's another single or not.
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Post by gomichaelgo on Jun 19, 2023 23:44:36 GMT -5
Anyone else seeing these TT videos for a Target shipment of Lover from the vault cds? Isn't happening. Lol I hope I can come back in 4 days to say otherwise :)
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Post by fearlessarrow on Jun 20, 2023 5:50:25 GMT -5
Top 40 on HAC!
POP: 38 29 TAYLOR SWIFT Cruel Summer 2081 846 1235 9.552
+188 Spins +49 Bullet +0.816 Audience
HOT AC: 66 40 TAYLOR SWIFT Cruel Summer 155 15 140 1.504
+35 Spins +31 Bullet +0.444 Audience
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