'folklore' (Taylor Swift) First Impressions RD (Complete)
Jul 31, 2020 10:39:29 GMT -5
Post by fearlessarrow on Jul 31, 2020 10:39:29 GMT -5
Welcome to the folklore First Impressions Rankdown!
Following in the footsteps of Devil Marlena Nylund who first graced us with the Lover first impressions rankdown, we are going to celebrate the release of folklore with a first impressions rankdown as well! The album was announced on July 23rd, less than 24 hours before the album release and was released the following day. The album was generally received positively even though this album was a departure from anything she had done previously ("The Last Time" and "Safe & Sound" seem like the closest things she's done to this sound previously). In addition to regular collaborator Jack Antonoff, she worked with Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner of The National (who she LOVES), Bon Iver, and this mysterious songwriter named William Bowery who co-wrote "exile" and "betty" who fans are speculating to be Joe Alwyn (Taylor's boyfriend if you weren't aware!). The result was a more indie-oriented sound similar to that of The National (some people have referred to the album/certain tracks as Taylor Swift fronting The National) which some fans were hoping she would try at some point in her career. Reception on Pulse was overwhelmingly positive as well, with many posters citing different tracks as their favorites - so let's see which tracks Pulse prefers collectively!
Song List:
the 1
cardigan
the last great american dynasty
exile (feat. Bon Iver)
my tears ricochet
mirrorball
seven
august
this is me trying
illicit affairs
invisible string
mad woman
epiphany
betty
peace
hoax
Directions/Notes from the Hosts:
1. For this rankdown, "the lakes" will be excluded since almost no one has heard it at this point, and those of us that have ordered the physical edition will not be getting it for a while (coming to Target on August 7th as well). Since "the lakes" won't have nearly as much time as the other tracks to marinate (and some of us might not even get to hear it by the time this is due in case there are shipping delays for whatever reason), we thought it would be unfair and against our best interest if we included it in this edition of the rankdown. It will be included in future editions of this rankdown though!
2. The cabin in candlelight version of "cardigan" came out a few days ago - feel free to rank either version of "cardigan" as the two versions are similar enough.
3. Please send your list to both fearlessarrow (that is me) and born (again, our wonderful co-host/chief graphic designer) in a PM. It's not the worst thing if you only send to one of us, but it will make sure that your list is counted! We don't want to have reveals start and then have someone tell us that their list isn't counted and the reason behind it is because only one of us received the list. Ultimately this rankdown is for all of us and we want reveals to go as smoothly as possible since that's more fun for you to watch too!
4. The album is available for streaming on various streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc. and also available for purchase digitally through services such as iTunes.
5. The due date is August 21 (Friday), exactly three weeks from now and four weeks from the original album release date. It shouldn't take a ton of time since it's 16 songs and a little over an hour to listen through, but if extensions are needed, please let us know and we can consider one.
6. Anyone is free to send a list even if they aren't tagged in the list. If you would like to be tagged/untagged, please let one of us co-hosts know and we will include/exclude you from future tags!
7. If you have any questions regarding any of the rankdown process, please comment in-thread or reach out to us via PM and we would be happy to answer!
8. If you have a moment, please check out the album alternate covers rankdown hosted by taylor which will serve as a complementary rankdown to this one - completely optional, but participation is highly encouraged!
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Lover RD Participants (original and redo) + people who had already submitted for the singles redo rankdown:
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Country Rankdowns Tag List:
Adrian C. 🍓 @annebury austin BB🌕 bboat11 bigfan101 taylor castleoblivion26 cedric Cody Wants Out... HeyHeyHey ClevelandRox g8erboi tim LBTrocks Crimsonio Fancy fearlessarrow hydraflare .indulgecountry Leo ✔ born Kanenrá:ke The Brazilian Guy 🇧🇷 lady𝓐fan Mylo13 💜 netti RobbyFlorida someguy zaclord 🌈 SwiftlySheeran Au$tin toomuchboy @xfer Alternative/Rock Rankdowns Tag List:
Adrian C. 🍓 alexcuse Alex1901 American Idiot @annebury Daryl the Beryl Beno House Lannister taylor castleoblivion26 cedric CF15 Cody g8erboi @crapkuki23 eidde singingrulebritannia GP @greento newpower janinho Leo ✔ Juanca lyhom shootingstar16 @matthewlam MoD Mylo13 💜 Taiga RobbyFlorida rowellfarm490 sergejdordij @sklohiorawr zaclord 🌈 SwiftlySheeran Au$tin toomuchboy @trilogy walt91 wheatsquares33 willapted33 wrip YotamTS Zach
General/Chart Rankdowns Tag List:
(including Billboard charts, year-end, select hits, etc.)
(including Billboard charts, year-end, select hits, etc.)
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maine @humanshazam
maine @humanshazam
idk what to think of this lmao. i'll do it haha
Heavy on the unless.
