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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Feb 13, 2024 16:41:29 GMT -5
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Post by Mayman on Feb 13, 2024 16:46:44 GMT -5
Can we not post stuff like that here? It's definitely not true and I'm sure we would've heard it by now from Kanye himself.
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Feb 13, 2024 17:59:41 GMT -5
If that were true, I don't blame her one bit. No judgment from me for her being petty with Kanye at this point, not after all he's put her through.
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Post by Dylan :) on Feb 13, 2024 19:14:16 GMT -5
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Post by balletgirlmom on Feb 14, 2024 16:07:59 GMT -5
Was just driving on a snow-covered road in New England listening to Ariana's new song and the DJ came on talking and talking about Taytay's new album. I guess the promo and excitement is beginning! Not that she needs it!
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Post by Dylan :) on Feb 16, 2024 6:29:08 GMT -5
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Post by born on Feb 16, 2024 6:45:36 GMT -5
Yeah this is too much. She's already selling 1m+ so I don't like these attempts to boost the final number even more. Different covers and perhaps a bonus track, I get. But different tracks for different versions is eh. Olivia did the same thing and I was hoping Taylor wouldn't (cause it's tiresome and she doesn't need it as much as some newer artists).
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Post by schnetzka on Feb 16, 2024 6:53:22 GMT -5
Olivia did the same thing and I was hoping Taylor wouldn't (cause it's tiresome and she doesn't need it as much as some newer artists). And the thing with Olivia, is that those bonus tracks are still not available on streaming yet. Even with these exclusive songs, they should end up on streaming eventually and it shouldn't take years. I'm not a fan of this exclusive thing either and hate that Taylor does it.
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Post by thezatch on Feb 16, 2024 7:03:01 GMT -5
I too am frustrated by this tactic to boost sales. Target will probably get my coins for whatever version of the vinyl they’ll have 950 copies of in-store. Not doing what I did for 1989 (TV) and order multiples copies on different formats.
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Post by carriekins on Feb 16, 2024 7:05:42 GMT -5
I ordered the collectors edition of TTPD but since that will probably take an actual month to arrive, I'll go to Target on April 19th and grab whatever copy they have there.
I did see she also donated $100k to one of the families in Kansas City, so I'm not toooooooo upset with her.
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Post by adamalterlago on Feb 16, 2024 8:54:44 GMT -5
Can she stop this BS? I understand limited editions but I would love all the songs in one place rather than sprinkled all over the place. Not everyone wants or can afford 10 versions of the same album. It’s giving greedy.
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Post by austin on Feb 16, 2024 9:16:49 GMT -5
I hate this. I didnt mind the 8 covers for folklore that included the same bonus track because the crazies could still buy all 8, but most of us just got one with our preferred cover. It's not putting a bonus track on the physical thats the issue, it's having the bonus tracks spread throughout different versions so no one can own one complete physical copy.
I mean, we are now also expecting another (Deluxe) to drop on streaming a few hours later like Midnights and 1989 right?
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Post by Dylan :) on Feb 16, 2024 9:38:00 GMT -5
Plus, they probably won't be on Spotify so it will be like Hits Different and You're Losing Me where we'll have to wait for ages
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Post by bee on Feb 16, 2024 9:46:58 GMT -5
I'm ok with exclusive songs. I think most artists still do that but this becomes insane. Even having them all digitally is confusing. What's the final track list when songs are sprinkled everywhere?
I don't think it's greed for money. I think it's greed for power. Taylor wants to sell the most amount of albums and break some records.
I'm not a Swiftie but I'm a fan. When she announced this album, I wasn't at all excited. It made me realize I went from listening to her music daily to not listening to it for 2 months now. I think I'm finally sick of her.
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 16, 2024 11:16:58 GMT -5
LOL, I'm not too butthurt because Adele has yet to release the deluxe edition tracks for any of her albums on streaming stretching all the way back to her debut!
But yes, I wish she would do a true "Complete Edition" like Dua Lipa does at the end of her album cycles. I would also love if she did a Midnights: Side B or whatever on vinyl with the tracklist below for those (like me) who bought the standard 13-track vinyl.
1. The Great War 2. Bigger Than The Whole Sky 3. Paris 4. High Infidelity 5. Glitch 6. Would've, Could've, Should've 7. Dear Reader 8. Hits Different 9. Snow on The Beach (More Lana) 10. Karma f/ Ice Spice 11. You're On Your Own, Kid (Strings Remix) 12. Sweet Nothing (Piano Remix) 13. You're Losing Me
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Post by adamalterlago on Feb 16, 2024 11:40:07 GMT -5
So what should I do? Should i wait or buy this version. Help me out Swifties.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Feb 16, 2024 12:22:19 GMT -5
I’m kind of shocked we don’t have a ‘midnights’ full vinyl yet, I thought for sure we would get it for RSD.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 16, 2024 14:29:58 GMT -5
Typically I’ll buy a CD of an album I want and if it’s a fav or an essential album, also the vinyl. None of this bonus track for different versions of an album. At most, I’d rebuy a CD if it came later as a deluxe version (and be annoyed about it since I already supported the album originally upon its initial release). I get the tactic she’s doing and clearly it’s worked, but I don’t like it and won’t be buying multiple copies.
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Feb 16, 2024 14:54:03 GMT -5
Just to be real, I think people need to settle their differences with the "multiple variations" trend as it's not going anywhere and is only going to expand now that artists have found a new way to not only bolster their sales, but to make more money (so of course they're going to utilize it). That's why you see so many artists doing it now. The easy thing to do as a fan who has fear of missing out would be to wait until it's released to purchase or the week or so prior if you must have a physical copy (which clearly the majority don't) and just reside to the fact that there may be a deluxe edition released months down the line that you may have to purchase. On the flip side, I'm sure these kind of releases are a collector's dream. Personally, I haven't bought a physical album since Folklore.
On another note, I am so happy to hear Taylor donated to that poor victim's GoFundMe. <3
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 16, 2024 16:51:38 GMT -5
Side note: record store day is the day after this album comes out. Any chance Taylor has a semi-surprise release for it? (Watch it be a RSD edition of the album with an exclusive track lol)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2024 17:04:37 GMT -5
So what should I do? Should i wait or buy this version. Help me out Swifties. Wait. They will all be uploaded as a Spotify podcast April 19
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Post by Dylan :) on Feb 16, 2024 17:31:53 GMT -5
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Post by taylor on Feb 17, 2024 11:50:36 GMT -5
I love TS with my whole heart but I too am growing frustrated with this tactic. It’s one thing to have the same bonus tracks across the various covers, but this is clearly a capitalist move. I fell victim to it because I want as much TTPD as I can get, and do feel solely based on the vibes and how she has described it that it has the potential to be my all-time favorite TS record surpassing evermore, but with The Bolter I only bought the CD and do not plan on buying any other copy, unless Target’s copy really eats. It’s not like she’s not gonna just put them on streaming eventually anyway. At least, she better, lmao.
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Post by dbhmr on Feb 17, 2024 12:49:59 GMT -5
Beginning to think she’s been conducting a grand psychology research study on stan culture because otherwise the grift and greed is pretty appalling at this point.
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Post by dante on Feb 17, 2024 13:02:39 GMT -5
I truly don't understand what's the point of being so pissed at variants.
If you can't afford to buy them or don't want to, what's the point in being mad at them exisitng for others who will?
Piracy is alive and well if you need the tracks before they are released + i don't think they will be away from streaming for too long since they are not target exclusives so there is no contract holding them back legally.
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Feb 17, 2024 13:20:20 GMT -5
If you can't afford to buy them Gross, don't be that person please.
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Post by dante on Feb 17, 2024 14:15:09 GMT -5
If you can't afford to buy them Gross, don't be that person please. ma'am i AM one of those people that can't afford it but i could not care less about more variants. this is not coming out of a hateful place i just don't understand all the outrage
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2024 14:33:07 GMT -5
Gross, don't be that person please. ma'am i AM one of those people that can't afford it but i could not care less about more variants. this is not coming out of a hateful place i just don't understand all the outrageNothing you said was controversial and don't let them guilt you I don't buy anything from her except tour tickets and my life goes on. If you're mad or upset about variants then you're probably way too parasocial or bored and should take a step back and/or find a hobby The bonus tracks will be on Spotify as Podcasts and on a Google Drive before DHL or UPS delivers your copy
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Post by dbhmr on Feb 17, 2024 15:58:43 GMT -5
ma'am i AM one of those people that can't afford it but i could not care less about more variants. this is not coming out of a hateful place i just don't understand all the outrageNothing you said was controversial and don't let them guilt you I don't buy anything from her except tour tickets and my life goes on. If you're mad or upset about variants then you're probably way too parasocial or bored and should take a step back and/or find a hobby The bonus tracks will be on Spotify as Podcasts and on a Google Drive before DHL or UPS delivers your copy Pretty sure getting this worked up over someone criticizing the tactics of your fave disqualifies you from mocking parasocial activity and telling people to get a hobby. It’s a discussion board, people are discussing, and if you’re participating in that in any way you’re just as big of a loser as the rest of us lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2024 16:03:14 GMT -5
Nothing you said was controversial and don't let them guilt you I don't buy anything from her except tour tickets and my life goes on. If you're mad or upset about variants then you're probably way too parasocial or bored and should take a step back and/or find a hobby The bonus tracks will be on Spotify as Podcasts and on a Google Drive before DHL or UPS delivers your copy Pretty sure getting this worked up over someone criticizing the tactics of your fave disqualifies you from mocking parasocial activity and telling people to get a hobby. It’s a discussion board, people are discussing, and if you’re participating in that in any way you’re just as big of a loser as the rest of us lol I'm not worked up. Criticize away lol
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