celeb news CNN: TTPD unfairly criticized; demands time to be fully appreciated

[OnlyManInTheWorld]

Swift's new work demands more time to fully absorb. It cannot be assessed in an instant. It's not fast-food. It's a multi-course meal that stipulates the person sit, with undivided attention, and focus on what is before them. Absorb the smells and the different ingredients designed to stimulate the palate. And then, take time to digest and really ruminate on the experience.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/26/entertainment/taylor-swift-album-quick-to-judge/index.html

 

[Kern]

they are 100% right. This is not Dua Lipa, you actually need time to let the music grow on you

[dussel_06]

We'll see on the year end list then.

[ToMmY]

 

 

[305]

Yep. It really took me a few listens to really understand and get into the bulk of it, now I can't stop listening

[kimberly]

if you need time to convince yourself you like a piece of media, can it really be great?

 

while I don't think consuming art should be a one-and-done thing, I saved none of the songs on my first run through. I don't think that means it demands time -- it's just plain ole mediocre.

 

to me (and the albums harshest critics) anyway. for the fans that enjoy (which there are many), my opinion or what Metacritic says shouldn't matter... unless it's a factor in why you like this woman's work.

[Saintlor]

Definitely.

 

I also think the album being perceived as boring could also because the album cover is in black and white

 

I think the album would be perceived as less drab and more fun if it had an album cover in color 

 

Almost every song on this album could be on 1989, but because the cover is in B&W it would be seen as more boring. I imagine if it had 1989's original album cover, it would be received differently.

Edited April 27 by Saintlor

[Timber]

I don't think any amount of time can fix cringe lyrics, talk singing, lack of musical adventure, and stale productions. Its a 5/10 and that's okay.

[Karla Cabello]

14 minutes ago, Kern said:

they are 100% right. This is not Dua Lipa, you actually need time to let the music grow on you

um idk about that

[Devin]

"maybe the album is just bad, stop forcing it"

– a swifties take on cowboy carter

[tost1]

[Mickie]

The excuses 

[Draper.]

Nobody who isn't a swiftie is gonna listen to a 2h album several times to try to find it not boring and profound beyond the cringe.

[Saintlor]

3 minutes ago, Draper. said:

Nobody who isn't a swiftie is gonna listen to a 2h album several times to try to find it not boring and profound beyond the cringe.

Some of the best movies are ones that get better and you notice different things with each watch, it's kind of like that

 

And if not everyone is willing to rewatch a movie or re-listen to an album, that's okay. There will always be others who will.

[Windy Day]

they're telling us takes it time to appreciate it but by that time she will have one new rerecording album and one new album out 

 

maybe SHE needs to give us time

Edited April 27 by Windy Day

[cuteboyzay]

Or maybe it's a lackluster album and she should do what every artist does and take the criticism, and use that as advantage to make an even BETTER piece of art the next time? Possibly maybe even her best ever.

 

Some Swifties and pieces of media don't realize this rhetoric is what's holding Taylor BACK. It's not helping her in any sort of way.
 

Like what's wrong with constructive criticism??? She's an artist, it's her literal job lmaooo! 

[SharGaga]

It's a grower and not a shower! It took me like a week till it finally completely clicked for me. That and a few stimulating brownies.

[Arrows]

25 minutes ago, kimberly said:

if you need time to convince yourself you like a piece of media, can it really be great?

 

while I don't think consuming art should be a one-and-done thing, I saved none of the songs on my first run through. I don't think that means it demands time -- it's just plain ole mediocre.

 

to me (and the albums harshest critics) anyway. for the fans that enjoy (which there are many), my opinion or what Metacritic says shouldn't matter... unless it's a factor in why you like this woman's work.

I LOVED ttpd on first listen

 

Must be proof of its greatness then

[Bitter Aging Twink]

How much time does it demand to be fully appreciated?

[Atlantis]

Her fans being pretentious about this literal garbage music and lyrics is so funny.. They really don't listen to any other music

[Clauss]

I do agree on it being a grower, have been saying it all week 

[Digitalism]

39 minutes ago, Kern said:

they are 100% right. This is not Dua Lipa, you actually need time to let the music grow on you

Exactly some people have instantly good songs Taylor's album doesn't

[theoghon]

39 minutes ago, ToMmY said:

 

 

The way I SCREAMT  

 

OT: everyone plsss take a break from your faves and EXPERIENCE what real music means:

 

 

 

Edited April 27 by theoghon

[mael]

Ooh , She dragged the mc donalds accusations

 

52 minutes ago, OnlyManInTheWorld said:

Swift's new work demands more time to fully absorb. It cannot be assessed in an instant. It's not fast-food. It's a multi-course meal that stipulates the person sit, with undivided attention, and focus on what is before them. Absorb the smells and the different ingredients designed to stimulate the palate. And then, take time to digest and really ruminate on the experience.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/26/entertainment/taylor-swift-album-quick-to-judge/index.html

 

 

[liam13]

35 minutes ago, kimberly said:

if you need time to convince yourself you like a piece of media, can it really be great?

there's a reason why some albums with low scores have high positions on year end lists. see: Anti.

 

ttpd is not dance music or whatever dua lipa is doing so naturally, it'll take some times.