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I assumed the album was coming in either Q1 or Q2 of next year.

I don't know but I know I don't; I am turning 30 on the 14th .

I once saw a guy trying to take a photo up a woman's skirt. I called him out so bad and he tried to fight me; t didn't work and the staff banned him. Also, walked in on a dude straight up jerking it right in front of the mirror. Zero shame or embarrassment and he was filming himself. I ran out so quick.

The impact is crazy:

Thank God I already got my graphic design degree in undergrad.

I thought this was going to be about the lack of body shape representation but okay.

I completely agree! She is such an icon and CONFESSIONS II is one of this year's best records. She has certainly had a lot of ups and downs over the course of her long career—most of the downs completely undeserved—and the fact that she is back to so much universal acclaim and recognition is admirable to say the least. Almost every single pop star wouldn't be half as successful it wasn't for Madonna; she defined the genre as a respected place of acceptance, especially for women and queer artists.

I mean there is, especially since it says "Have a taste …" which could easily be an Easter egg to "Cleveland!". Imagine if she actually performed any of that song and left the haters absolutely fuming.

God y'all are f**king obsessed. Get a life!! Touch some grass!!! On topic: Not surprised. They're one of the worst offenders of shrinkflation and cutting quality. The only food item that's remained the same flavor-wise are their fries.

I personally am confident it's going to be titled Alison and it'll mostly be a country/songwriter driven album with, of course, elements of other genres. Taylor's already been Easter egging it's called that with the letters "TAS" (literally her initials) being a slightly different shade of whatever color glitter on every The Life of a Showgirl album cover, she's been discussing about returning to her roots, and with it being her thirteenth album, it's obviously such a milestone achievement to her and probably her most important project to-date. Plus, her latest country song is literally called "I Knew It, I Knew You" and who else knows Taylor better than herself, Taylor Alison Swift? It will all come full circle with debut (Taylor Swift) getting its re-release first and then Alison following within the same 4-12 months after. Mark my words.

I think most of you all are forgetting that the point and thesis of The Life of a Showgirl IS to play the showgirl to the point it's just supposed to be a fun and semi-surface level pop album that isn't taken seriously. After TTPD, she did a complete 180 both for herself and the criticisms of that record being too long, complex, and mundane. Now of course feedback for this era is valid and allowed, but the fact that so many of you expected The Encore songs to be a course correction and that Taylor is creatively bankrupt now is pretty damn laughable. Just look at the final song on the record, "Babylon", which features her classic songwriting with pen game that is relatively strong and layered. Either enjoy The Life of a Showgirl or don't, but you all's comments about how insufferable Taylor is can not be coupled with how bad of a record it is just because you finally have your first excuse since 2016-2017 to publicly hate her.

I think some of you all are forgetting that the point and thesis of The Life of a Showgirl IS to play the showgirl to the point it's just supposed to be a fun and semi-surface level pop album that isn't taken seriously. After TTPD, she did a complete 180 both for herself and the criticisms of that record being too long, complex, and mundane. Now of course feedback for this era is valid and allowed, but the fact that so many of you expected The Encore songs to be a course correction and that Taylor is creatively bankrupt now is pretty damn laughable. Just look at the final song on the record, "Babylon", which features her classic songwriting with pen game that is relatively strong and layered. Either enjoy The Life of a Showgirl or don't, but you all's comments about how insufferable Taylor is can not be coupled with how bad of a record it is just because you finally have your first excuse since 2016-2017 to publicly hate her.

I fear I will never fall for the propaganda that is the "Cleveland!" hate train. Some of you all saying it's up there with her worst song ever (um… don't you dare compare her to the likes of "ME!" and "I Forgot That You Existed" ) when it arguably has the most showgirl-esque production on the entire album.

I just listened to the four Encore songs and here are my thoughts: • "Patient Zero": Very interesting, I'm not sure if this is about Scooter/Scott or an ex of hers. The violin throughout is excellent and I can't wait to see what story the music video tells. • "Cleveland!": I quite like this; the production is unlike anything she's ever done and it's definitely giving Showgirl™️ (!!!). The lyrics might be cringe to some but I totally get it and she has every right to brag. • "Pink Clouding": Probably my favorite of the four tracks in all honesty. Love the imagery here with the pink cloud she keeps referencing throughout and it's parallel with the Lover album cover. Oh, and the adlibs!! WOW!!! • "Babylon": Such a great story!! The references to "mad woman" and "High Infidelity" add an extra layer and punch. Very nostalgic.

Probably after the "Patient Zero" vinyl(s) countdown ends.