I was not NOT a mess at my desk today...
that last hallelujah in change
I'm far too old to do the stan "proud of you" thing, but yeah
I feel a bit indignant that we've been deprived of mr perfectly fine for all this time! it will not leave my head!
loved to rediscover the few songs in the middle that for some reason I didn't listen to much - breathe, tell me why, you're not sorry
and that variety article saying they can't tell any difference in her voice - what? there are loads of very tiny, but very noticable differences
If you weren't a big listener of Fearless, I feel like you wouldn't notice the differences... but for someone like myself who is an avid Taylor fan, I certainly picked up on some. From the pitch she sings some songs into how she now pronounces words clearer - in fact, a few lyrics were clarified for me with the new versions, haha.
I think it is pretty brilliant. Some songs sound better in the original format, some of the young excitement is lacking. Yet, some sound better in her more mature voice and if I didn't know any different could have been released newly now.
I'm gonna rate whether I prefer the original (OR), Taylor's Version (TV) or both (b). Lol.
1. Fearless.
(OR). I think the new version doesn't have the same youthfulness to it as the original. Still good though.
2. Fifteen.
(B). The new version is like a wiser Taylor singing to her younger self.
3. Love Story.
(TV).
4. Hey Stephen.
(B). Again, love the youthfulness of the original but this new one is good too.
5. White Horse.
(TV).
6. You Belong With Me.
(OR). This version fell flat for me...and sounds a bit karaoke-ish.
7. Breathe.
(TV). We can hear Colbie more!
8. Tell Me Why.
(OR). I like the angst of the original. I also find the chorus a little...busy? The instruments seem to all blend together.
9. You're Not Sorry.
(TV). I didn't like this song before but this version is GOOD.
10. The Way I Loved You.
(B).
11. Forever and Always.
(B).
12. The Best Day.
(B). They sound identical. The new video made me emotional.
13. Change.
(TV). WOW. Finally getting the vocals it deserves.
14. Jump Then Fall.
(TV).
15. Untouchable.
(TV). Already loved the original but this just makes it so much better.
16. Come In With The Rain.
(TV). The instruments in this are gorgeous.
17. The Other Side Of The Door.
(B). LOVE the original but the rerecording is good too.
18. Superstar.
(TV). Much better in the new version. Made me feel emotional Taylor singing: "I'm no one special just another wide-eyed girl." Now she's the superstar!
19. Today Was a Fairytale.
(TV).
I didn't properly listen to the new vault tracks yet...aside from Don't You which sounds very 1989. What do others think of the vault tracks? I've seen speculation that 1989 may be released this summer.