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Post by Mack on Jul 9, 2010 8:59:07 GMT -5
In a way, even though it was a huge success, I feel like Fearless was a bit detrimental to her as an artist. For the most part her debut was pretty mature lyrically and thematically, and while Fearless has its moments, it seemed like a step backward. The fact that three singles with fairy tale elements ('Love Story', 'White Horse' and 'Today Was A Fairy Tale') were released during the era definitely hurt her, because now a lot of people think that she's only capable of writing about immature topics. It's sad, because there are several gems on her first album - such as 'Tied Together With A Smile', 'Tim McGraw', 'Invisible' and 'Cold As You' - that are being overlooked.
In any case, I'm really hoping that her third album is more in line with her debut - country with a few pop undertones, not the opposite. I think she has true potential as a country artist.
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Post by ƒreakshow on Jul 9, 2010 9:37:38 GMT -5
I'm actually excited. This probably doesn't make much sense but those stills look quite 'country'. Which pleases me, because I much prefer her debut over Fearless. Agreed. Her debut was miles better than Fearless. We rarely agree, Mack, but I agree with you.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2010 9:42:12 GMT -5
#Here4Here4HilONLY
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Jul 9, 2010 10:04:35 GMT -5
So should we be hearing the first single some time in August, then?
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Jul 9, 2010 11:15:21 GMT -5
^^^^ probably.Since Taylor had a super private, invitation-only show where she performed her new single(just before her 13 hour meet and greet).
This performance was filmed to be released on the "CMA Fest" special on ABC on September 1.Stands to reason the single should drop before then.
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Post by desertfloods on Jul 9, 2010 11:28:11 GMT -5
Considering she writes her own music.. I'm pretty sure she will mature as she gets older. Its only natural. Like people said.. most of Fearless was written while she was in highschool. She just so happened to age during the release of it and the end of it. lol I remember reading somewhere that TWAFT was originally written for the 3rd album though? (sorry if I'm wrong, don't really follow her career that closely). If it's true, TWAFT was hardly mature material.
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Post by David on Jul 9, 2010 11:32:00 GMT -5
Well of course not. She's still young even if she's not in high school. I don't think she's gonna go from having an album of fairytales to not even having 1 track like that on her next album. And maybe thats part of why they decided to not use it for the album, but for a soundtrack instead. Because it didn't fit with what she wanted to go with. I don't know. I'm not saying she's going to mature overnight, its actually a process. But I am fairly confident that she will grow as a writer as she gets older.
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Post by Joe1240 on Jul 9, 2010 12:38:55 GMT -5
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Post by Joe1240 on Jul 9, 2010 13:29:43 GMT -5
More News! Taylor Swift's Next Video Veiled in SecrecyPosted: July 9th, 2010 at 11:40 am | By: Alison Bonaguro Here's some more news about country weddings, but this time it's only for a video: Taylor Swift got married at the Christ Church in Kennebunk, Maine, on Thursday (July with Rev. Janet Leighninger presiding. And the groom? Who knows. Just some drop-dead gorgeous actor playing his part in Swift's upcoming music video. Some of the folks on the scene said the song may be called "Mine," but whatever the song is, it sounds like the video will be just as fairytale-like as some of Swift's past work. The white-steepled church, built in 1827, was embellished with all kinds of ribbons and flowers and guest extras blowing bubbles at the "bride" and "groom." Other scenes for the video were shot at a private estate in nearby Cape Elizabeth. According to the local news, the video should be on the air by the end of the year. blog.cmt.com/2010-07-09/taylor-swifts-next-video-veiled-in-secrecy/
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Post by joeysbluerose on Jul 9, 2010 13:39:28 GMT -5
oh that sounds fabulous can't wait to hear the song
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Post by Kyla on Jul 9, 2010 16:31:38 GMT -5
So "Mine" is the title of the first single!
A couple people who were at the private performance last month gave us a couple clues that narrowed it down to 4 or 5 songs that could possibly be the first single. And "Mine" was one of the songs on the list.
And for people wondering, someone that's heard the song said that even though it's about love. The song is very much a non-fairytale song. Whatever that means.
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Post by Mack on Jul 9, 2010 17:13:42 GMT -5
Agreed. Her debut was miles better than Fearless. We rarely agree, Mack, but I agree with you. ;)
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Post by The Orignal Kevin on Jul 9, 2010 21:39:37 GMT -5
I hope this does well for her
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Post by Kyla on Jul 11, 2010 0:45:51 GMT -5
A couple new song titles that will probably make the album:
Speak Now Back to December
Both written by Taylor. I have a feeling she wrote this album completely by herself. She only had a few co-writes on 'Fearless' and there's not really any point in writing songs with other songwriters anymore. Unless she's collaborating with another artist.
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Post by twilight on Jul 11, 2010 0:54:42 GMT -5
I'm over this Taylor girl, she's cool and down to earth but she can't sing, i am glad to see an artist have such huge album sells tho. But she is a better writer than singer. Her voice is very shrill.
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Post by Joe1240 on Jul 11, 2010 4:07:30 GMT -5
Sold out crowd at Taylor Swift show www.theguardian.pe.ca/photos/TheGuardian/stories/webswiftnr.jpg[/img]The Guardian By Nathan Rochford The Guardian Approximately 35,000 fans turned out Saturday night to see Taylor Swift at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. The highlight of the festival saw a sold out crowd fill the festival grounds. Screaming fans of all ages could be heard prior to Swift taking the stage at 9:15 p.m., chanting her name. When the moment finally arrived fans rushed the fence between the crowd and the stage as many began singing along to Swift’s opening song. “She was rocking out,” said Hillary Abbott. “She was having so much fun and making us have so much fun. I’m so glad she’s on P.E.I.” Abbott and her friend Cait Wright have been long-time Swift fans. They said when they heard she was coming to P.E.I. they could hardly contain their excitement. “I think it’s amazing,” said Wright of the performance. She added the reason she enjoys Swift’s music so much is because of how sincere the lyrics are. “The lyrics are really relatable,” Wright said. “And it’s fun and good to play on the guitar.” Rain held off for much of the show despite periods of heavy down pour earlier in the afternoon. The festival wraps up Sunday with Lady Antebellum taking the stage in the evening. www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=346429&sc=117
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Jul 11, 2010 11:31:49 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this news make "Mine" the second single?
I'm really excited to hear this album. There's a lot of pressure on this girl right now to put out something really good to ward off backlash, and I really hope she can do it.
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Post by leoapp on Jul 11, 2010 11:41:24 GMT -5
I honestly think she has a huge chance to have first week sales more than 1 million and chart all songs from the album on Hot 100. Maybe also a #1 Hot 100 debut for first single.
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Post by Gravity. on Jul 11, 2010 14:37:31 GMT -5
What about Sparks Fly? That has to be on the album, it was a great little song.
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Post by Mack on Jul 11, 2010 16:03:21 GMT -5
I honestly think she has a huge chance to have first week sales more than 1 million and chart all songs from the album on Hot 100. Maybe also a #1 Hot 100 debut for first single. I don't think she'll do a million in her first week, but I'd say it's a foregone conclusion that her first single will debut at #1 on the Hot 100. No doubt sales will be massive.
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Post by Joe1240 on Jul 11, 2010 16:51:57 GMT -5
Steve on TC[Taylor Connect] posted this about the next album-
I'm quite confident that these songs will make the album:
Bother Me Back to December Dear John Innocent Mine Mean Speak Now We Will Be Remembered
So that could be 8 of the 13.
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Jul 11, 2010 17:01:08 GMT -5
What about Sparks Fly? That has to be on the album, it was a great little song. Fans who spoke to Taylor says she prefers the songs she's recently written to Sparks Fly which has been around since 2007. At this rate,Sparks Fly might end up being on the Platinum(rerelease) edition of the third album.
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Post by Kyla on Jul 11, 2010 17:42:53 GMT -5
Steve on TC[Taylor Connect] posted this about the next album- I'm quite confident that these songs will make the album: Bother Me Back to December Dear John Innocent Mine Mean Speak Now We Will Be Remembered So that could be 8 of the 13. LOL, the gossip sites are going to go crazy when they see there's a song on the album called "Dear John". Btw, Taylor wrote all 8 of those songs by herself.
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Post by Justin. on Jul 11, 2010 18:09:44 GMT -5
I think she'll have the highest opening of the year, even more than Eminem.
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Post by Kyla on Jul 11, 2010 18:20:31 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this news make "Mine" the second single? "Mine" is the first single. People who were at the taping last month have confirmed that's the song she performed.
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Post by joeysbluerose on Jul 13, 2010 9:14:23 GMT -5
yeah and if the album comes out in october the single should be out later this month or early august as the first single usually comes out about 2 months or so before the album does
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Post by Kyla on Jul 14, 2010 1:38:47 GMT -5
I have a feeling the album will be out the last week of October. Which would mean the single will be out around mid-late August. And it could still be another week or two before we get anything official.
Now watch me be proven wrong tomorrow. haha
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Post by Oɴʟуßoy® on Jul 14, 2010 1:40:37 GMT -5
I think she'll have the highest opening of the year, even more than Eminem. :beyoncenope:
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Post by Kyla on Jul 14, 2010 1:46:50 GMT -5
Steve on TC[Taylor Connect] posted this about the next album- I'm quite confident that these songs will make the album: Bother Me Back to December Dear John Innocent Mine Mean Speak Now We Will Be Remembered So that could be 8 of the 13. Another song to add to the list: 'Story of Us' Also written by just Taylor.
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Post by T-Swizzle on Jul 14, 2010 2:03:20 GMT -5
Can't wait for her new album,"Mine" it'll be a epic for sure! "Taylor Dynasty" here it comes!!!
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