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Just goes to show how people see her as "the vocalist" among her peers. Currently listening to Stay. Vibing so far but I really need to read the lyrics because i can barely understand her in some section.

Played it thrice? I gave it a fair chance before I decided it was not for me

I haven't heard this yet but i warmed up to HTIMYLM, hopefully this will be at least a grower like its lead.

Girl, I was about to let this go, but Swifties calling out chart tactics when Taylor has released everything from ringtones to random recordings just to stay at No. 1 is wild. If you're going to criticize someone, apply the same standard across the board. Otherwise, your callout is just unfounded, blatantly biased, and comes off as pure hypocrisy.

Watch it become 20 week no.1 hit on Hot 100

Now say that again with TLOAS in context

For a fandom that prides itself on cracking easter eggs appreciating songs with dense and ornate lyricism and signaling its intellectual superiority online, it seems willing to be deliberately obtuse when it comes to the questionable actions of its idol especially when these incidents don't appear to be isolated. I also want to point out that this fandom loves to virtue signal on social media, presenting itself as a champion against misogyny. Yet when their idol appears comfortable associating with alleged abusers or people aligned with fascist ideologies, many suddenly become unwilling to engage critically. The disconnect is just… really stark. I just hope some of you learn to separate the art from the artist and be willing to take off your fan glasses. Blind devotion to public figures is one of the reasons charismatic and power-hungry people are able to gain and maintain influence.

Deciding to become a fascist just because your idol was rightly called out? Who has that kind of mentality, a toddler?

I'm streaming The Grudge again. In hindsight, this song really captures the situation. Also, going back to Billie's song GOLDWING… I just don't understand what she got out of doing that. Yeah, you get the quick bucks (which you don't even need), but it's such a nasty mess.

Then that's just sad :(

To be fair, I would like to think these are mostly minors who have a lot of time on their hands, which is why most of the arguments I've seen are NOT grounded in reality. If not, then I feel really sorry for them because (1) they lack a sense of reality, (2) they seem quite immature, and (3) they do not appear to have a life outside of social media.

A greater concern is that a large and highly active group of extremist supporters could disproportionately influence the narrative on Twitter through tweets and Community Notes. This is could create a "Mandela effect" on this group of people. Worse, this may cause some readers who are unfamiliar with the facts to develop mistaken impressions about events or issues.

Several tracks on HTE also deserve

As long as hardcore Swifties keep rewarding her, I think the regression will continue. Happy to be proven wrong though.

purple just clicked

ohh i forgot Stateside. I think in terms of bops that should win.

I'm not letting charts dictate how enjoy an album of great quality. I'm hoping she announces the Asia leg of the tour soon!

First time ive heard her. It was okay? but it sure is shaky and she does not have good breath control

Yes and it is bleak

Yeah I think AM will be mostly hip hop artists

I can't imagine anyone wanting their special day to turn into a circus. I think this is just a distraction.

Less is hitting again...

You seem pretty stable for an album predicted to flop

welcome to the light

I mean, if people buy it (Swifties and Disney fans), then it's fair game to me. Beyond the singles charting, I'm just happy that Olivia's album is being consumed mostly in its entirety, solidifying her status as an album artist. On a side note, the Hot 100 formula feels so outdated. Why does it place so much weight on consumption that listeners have limited control over, such as radio airplay?