Fearlessly talented
Better than the original
By: DANIELLE RINDLER | Weekend
POSTED AT 05:25 PM ON Nov. 3, 2009
Let Kanye West say what he wants, but Taylor Swift still kicks ass.
After capturing the sympathies of millions of young women with her 2008 album, “Fearless,” Swift is back at it again with the album’s Platinum Edition.
In just six tracks, the singer/songwriter proves her depth as a musician while radiating an unequivocal girl-next-door charm.
At 19, Swift can authentically recall the sting of love, lust and heartache. For anyone who has ever been let down, each song is a forced recollection of ghosts of relationships past.
Swift’s strength lies in her ability to resonate with listeners. Songs like “Jump Then Fall” and “SuperStar” are catchy and well crafted, but nothing ground-breaking.
The real gem of the album is the piano version of “Forever & Always.” The piano accompaniment allows Swift’s voice and lyrics to really shine through.
In all, these tracks command a certain respect for Swift, who defines not only what it means to be a musician, but also to be a typical American girl.