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Post by Mack on Oct 23, 2010 11:34:41 GMT -5
Okay, her vocals on this album are terrific. Huge improvement over Fearless.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 23, 2010 11:35:18 GMT -5
Not sure how accurate this is but here's the hidden messages : * Mine: Toby. * Sparks Fly: Portland Oregon * Back to December: Tay. * Speak Now: You always regret what you don't say. * Dear John: Loved you from the very first day. * Mean: I thought you got me. * The Story of Us: 2009 CMT Music Awards. * Never Grow Up: I moved out in July. * Enchanted: Adam. * Better Than Revenge: You thought I would forget. * Innocent: Life is full of little interruptions. * Haunted: Still to this day. * Last Kiss: For ever and always. * Long Live: For you. Was just gonna post them. Saw these over at wikipedia. They kinda make sense but I'm not sure where she'd get the 2009 for Story of Us since she usually codes these through the lyrics.
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Post by ClevelandRox on Oct 23, 2010 11:38:15 GMT -5
LOL This is amazing hahahah And I love the hidden message in the booklet for Innocent. More than I like the song.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Oct 23, 2010 11:43:25 GMT -5
Long Live might be my new favorite Taylor Swift song... I'm surprised that so few of you seem to like it. But then again, I'm really not digging Enchanted so whatever. And Superman flat-out sucks... Fearless is one of my favorite albums of all time, but overall this just blows that out of the water... Unbelievable.
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Post by circadian on Oct 23, 2010 11:57:46 GMT -5
LOL This is amazing hahahah And I love the hidden message in the booklet for Innocent. More than I like the song. Hahahahahahahaha, PRICELESS!
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Oct 23, 2010 12:01:04 GMT -5
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 23, 2010 12:02:04 GMT -5
Does anyone have the lyrics for Sparks Fly?
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Oct 23, 2010 12:05:50 GMT -5
I've only listened to Enchanted and Dear John on YouTube so far. I can't get past Enchanted. Those two lines in the bridge and at the end are so, so, so incredible. SOOOO INCREDIBLE!! Have I said "incredible" yet?? Because they are two of the best lines I've ever heard in any song ever.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 23, 2010 12:16:33 GMT -5
^ ikr
Such a good song!
I'm thinking about making it into my ringtone but I have no idea which part to choose. Stupid iPhone and the 40 seconds limit!
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Oct 23, 2010 12:22:10 GMT -5
LOL LOL anyone noticed the "Much Better" reference (a Jobros song) in the lyrics!?
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Post by Kyla on Oct 23, 2010 12:27:17 GMT -5
* The Story of Us: 2009 CMT Music Awards. It's about the 2010 CMT Awards. She said this was the last song written for the album, and that's the one John Mayer was at. A few seats away from her. And why would there be numbers in the lyrics?? Someone definitely added the 2009 in there.
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Post by maria4hitz on Oct 23, 2010 12:27:31 GMT -5
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Post by themagic on Oct 23, 2010 12:55:36 GMT -5
Wow after watching that video "journey to fearless" i think i'm in love with her.
Watching how she began her career and how she is thankful for everything and just goes out in audience hugging her fans.
I wish all artists were that thankful for their success and showed their love for their fans.
Amazing :)
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 23, 2010 13:11:35 GMT -5
I think her label should release "Dear John" (obviously a trimmed down version) to country radio at some point. Aside from possessing an obvious twang, the song is probably her most vulnerable and personal yet (something I think country audiences would really respond to). It could potentially be her "Stay".
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Post by EPG on Oct 23, 2010 13:13:43 GMT -5
It would have to be trimmed down about 2 minutes or so. I'm not really feeling "Dear John" right now. The length is killing me.
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Post by Gravity. on Oct 23, 2010 13:19:52 GMT -5
Not sure how accurate this is but here's the hidden messages : * Mine: Toby. * Sparks Fly: Portland Oregon * Back to December: Tay. * Speak Now: You always regret what you don't say. * Dear John: Loved you from the very first day. * Mean: I thought you got me. * The Story of Us: 2009 CMT Music Awards. * Never Grow Up: I moved out in July. * Enchanted: Adam. * Better Than Revenge: You thought I would forget. * Innocent: Life is full of little interruptions. * Haunted: Still to this day. * Last Kiss: For ever and always. * Long Live: For you. Enchanted is about Adam Young then. Last Kiss must be about Joe.
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Post by Black Jesus on Oct 23, 2010 13:26:39 GMT -5
Not a bad album. Personally, I think in the past (including 'Mine') she's released legit the WORST songs on the albums as singles. Hopefully the label makes better choices cause there are some gems on here
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Oct 23, 2010 13:28:15 GMT -5
Mean isn't doing so hot on iTunes at the moment... Bummer.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 23, 2010 13:29:50 GMT -5
Mean isn't doing so hot on iTunes at the moment... Bummer. It was to be expected, in my opinion. The song isn't as accessible to as many audiences as the last two releases (it's a lot more country). Either way, I'd hardly be bummed about an album track selling 150k+ (we've just been spoiled with success).
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Post by ClevelandRox on Oct 23, 2010 13:45:19 GMT -5
It's nowhere near my favorite, but after hearing the album I think Mine was the perfect first single. I couldn't imagine it any other way.
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Post by strikeleo on Oct 23, 2010 13:51:55 GMT -5
so far, the ones that have truly caught my attention are Dear John, Enchanted and Last Kiss! I think this album is way stronger than Fearless in every single sense, but mostly when it comes to vocals, maturity and diversity. Most songs in Fearless were exagerated because she hadn't gone through much, most were dreamt in her head. Here we see real emotions coming to play, real hurt and what takes a song to another level artistically speaking! I also think the elements of country music are there in most songs, unlike I had previously stated. Also, I never thought she was that in love with JM, it's also sweet how in this album tgere are a couple of songs grating, but most are about love and tenderness!
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Post by Taylor. on Oct 23, 2010 14:00:51 GMT -5
Two country sites have now published their reviews. Both positive. :)
"Speak Now signals Taylor’s coming of age, capturing her as she matures from teen queen to adult songwriter, and the lyrical content here reflects the unevenness that comes with transition. Taylor, a writer at heart, threads images of stories and chapters throughout this collection as she unveils her life over the past two years, one page at a time." 3½ out of 5 (Country Weekly)
"A transitional recording. It’s something that she needed to release to prove she could move beyond the ‘fairytales’ and ‘teen love stories’ of the past albums and – for the most part – she has done just that. Speak Now certainly feels like an album that’s leaving behind the ‘puppy love’ of the first two albums in favor of stronger stories, more mature themes and ambitious at times." 3½ out of 5 (Roughstock)
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 23, 2010 14:06:56 GMT -5
3 1/2 out of 5 from Country Weekly when they gave Fearless 4 1/2 out of 5? They're crazy. lol
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Post by dbt on Oct 23, 2010 14:08:46 GMT -5
Just wondering... how did everybody on here already hear the album when it doesn't come out until Monday?
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Post by elementd5 on Oct 23, 2010 14:26:49 GMT -5
3 1/2 out of 5 from Country Weekly when they gave Fearless 4 1/2 out of 5? They're crazy. lol I think that "Speak Now" may be a stronger album lyrically, but "Fearless" was more instant. After first listen, I really can't remember any standout tracks on "Speak Now" where as "Fearless" was full of potential hits. She followed the P!nk/Kelly Clarkson pattern of releasing a commercially genius sophomore album and then a more in-depth and arguably "meaningful" third album. Should be interesting to see how this era plays out.
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Post by Janhova's Witness on Oct 23, 2010 14:30:59 GMT -5
Just wondering... how did everybody on here already hear the album when it doesn't come out until Monday? Magic.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 23, 2010 14:34:00 GMT -5
I think that "Speak Now" may be a stronger album lyrically, but "Fearless" was more instant. Fearless" was full of potential hits. This may be true, but very rarely have I seen critics note an album's "potential for success" as a main factor when considering their rating. Critics are usually the ones who appreciate the more artistic/expressive/personal works and this album has shown strides in growth in nearly every area possible from her last.
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Oct 23, 2010 14:34:38 GMT -5
Just wondering... how did everybody on here already hear the album when it doesn't come out until Monday? The international deluxe album was released early.Apparently Ireland was the guilty party.
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Post by Illusions on Oct 23, 2010 14:35:08 GMT -5
Just wondering... how did everybody on here already hear the album when it doesn't come out until Monday? It leaked.
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Post by Taylor. on Oct 23, 2010 15:01:36 GMT -5
I love the second chorus of "Better Than Revenge." She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it I think her ever present frown is a little troubling And she thinks I'm psycho 'cuz I like to rhyme her name with things But sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know Or pushing people down to get you where you want to go Well they didn't teach you that in prep school so it's up to me But not amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity.The snarkyness in her voice as she sings it is
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