Arias and Sebayang: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is uninspired

Arias and Sebayang: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is uninspired

Mia Arias: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl,” released earlier this month, was a huge disappointment for many of Swift’s fans and casual listeners. The album shifts from classic, nostalgic Taylor to very uncomfortable and out-of-touch themes — sometimes within the same song. The album’s production is incredible, and it pulls together some decent storytelling, but despite this, Showgirl feels lacking and uneven, much like a performance gone…

The Decline Of Lyricism & Artistry In 'The Life Of A Showgirl'

Unlike many people of my age, I did not grow up listening to Taylor Swift. I heard her songs on the radio, but they don’t evoke the same nostalgic weight for me as they do for others. I think this makes me less biased when evaluating the quality across her discography; however, maybe you should skip this article if you are still a hardcore Swiftie and don’t want to hear my honest criticisms (or, as some would say, hot takes that are cold as ice)…

The Lyrical Failures of The Life of a Showgirl – The Quad: Student News Service of WCU

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