Taylor Swift Reveals Fate of Reputation, Taylor Swift Rerecordings

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Look what you made Taylor Swift do.

Originally embroiled in a musical dispute with Scooter Braun, the artist famously known for her “Delicate” hits, has now regained full ownership of all her music. As such, we’re eager to know what alterations or improvements will be made to the revamped editions of albums like ‘Reputation’ and ‘Taylor Swift’.

In a letter posted on her website on May 30th, Taylor openly admitted, “As for Rep TV, I’ve only managed to re-record a fourth of it so far.” She continued, “The ‘Reputation’ album was deeply connected to that particular phase in my life. Every time I attempted to recreate it, I reached a creative barrier. The anger, the yearning for understanding amidst intentional misunderstanding, the hope, the shame-fueled wit and mischief – all of these emotions were tied so closely to their original context.

In fact, Taylor has openly acknowledged that although she has finished re-recording her first album, it doesn’t mean that her album “Reputation” will also undergo the same process of re-recording in the future.

In all honesty, I believed the initial six albums were already at their best and couldn’t be made better through remakes,” Taylor confessed. “It wasn’t about the music, artwork, or videos; it was the overall package. So, I procrastinated. However, if you’re interested, there might come a time when some previously unreleased tracks from that album will surface.

That said, she isn’t completely scrapping them if her fans express interest in hearing them. 

She went on to say, “If something occurs, it won’t stem from feelings of sadness or yearning for what might have been. Instead, it’ll simply be a joyous occasion.

Taylor Swift’s initial release of the album “Reputation,” dated November 2017, came in response to media criticism she faced. The album consisted of 15 tracks, among which were songs related to her previous relationship with Joe Alwyn (“Gorgeous” and “King of My Heart”), as well as addressing her conflict with Kanye West in the song “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things.

It was Taylor’s disagreement with Kanye, along with Kim Kardashian at that time, which reached its peak when Taylor shared parts of their conversation about his song “Famous” on social media, that eventually caused the artist behind “Bad Blood” to retreat from the limelight.

According to Taylor, she was confronted with a fabricated phone conversation that had been secretly recorded and manipulated by someone. This manipulated recording was later released by Kim Kardashian, claiming it proved that Taylor was lying about knowing the derogatory term used against her in one of Kanye West’s songs. This incident, as she shared with Time magazine last December, took a profound psychological toll on her, leading her to experience feelings unlike any she had faced before.

She explained further, “I relocated to another country, and for an entire year, I didn’t vacate the rental house I had. I was apprehensive about making phone calls. I distanced myself from many individuals in my life as I no longer felt secure trusting anyone. My spirits plummeted significantly.

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And how does she feel about the Reputation era today?

In Taylor’s words to Time magazine, this scene represents a fierce outburst of female anger in response to being manipulated by an entire societal system. It seems that many people recognize it and react with something along the lines of “Disgusting deceivers under pulsating lights.

Though she did confirm the updated version’s vault tracks—if fans care to hear them—will be “fire.”

Keep reading for more fascinating facts about TSwift.

Taylor Swift composed every song on her album “Speak Now” entirely on her own without any help from co-writers. This album came out in October 2010, a time when Taylor was only 20 years old.

Being raised amidst the evergreen splendor of a Pennsylvania Christmas tree farm, I’ve drawn inspiration from those frosty winters for my festive tune that carries the same name.

3. She’s named after James Taylor. That’s right, from one music legend to another.

4. I, too, share a common thread with celebrities like Channing Tatum, Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Roberts, and Ashton Kutcher. In the year 2003, just as they did, I modeled for Abercrombie.

5. In 2006, I found myself joining forces with Rascal Flatts on their tour following my dismissal from my previous gig – that’s right, Eric Church! She called me up after reading about our firing in the paper. Her words to me were, “I want you to know that I love what you do.” Jokingly, I said, “This is your crowd; they’re going to adore you. You owe me your first gold record.” I was just kidding, but lo and behold, when she earned her first gold record, she sent me one with a heartfelt note: “Thanks for playing too long and too loud on the Flatts tour. I sincerely appreciate it. Taylor.

6. She possesses flexible elbows, which bend beyond the normal range of motion. During her 2016 interview with Vogue for their “73 Questions” series, Taylor Swift was inquired if she had any unique or peculiar skills. In response, she admitted, “Well, I understand this isn’t a talent per se, but it’s the only thing I can do. I have double-jointed elbows.

7. Her drink of choice? Vodka and Diet Coke, as revealed in that same Vogue video.

8. She disabled comments on her social media platforms to “shield herself from some of the distractions.” In her article for Elle, titled “30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30“, Taylor wrote, “Social media can be beneficial, but it can also overwhelm your mind with pictures of what you’re not, how you’re falling short, or who is in a more appealing location than you at any given time. One method I use to reduce this bothersome self-doubt is turning off comments. Yes, I deactivate comments on my posts. This way, I can share updates about my life with my friends and followers, but I’m teaching my mind not to depend on validation from others telling me that I look fantastic.

9. At first, Taylor Swift had planned to call her seventh studio album “Daylight.” However, since this album was intended as a follow-up to “reputation,” she felt that “Daylight” might be too obvious a choice. Consequently, when she penned the song titled “Lover,” she opted to name the entire album after it instead.

10. Taylor Swift, at only 20 years old, became the youngest solo artist to receive the Album of the Year award, which she earned in 2010 for her critically acclaimed album, Fearless.

2024 saw Taylor achieve a historic milestone at the Grammy Awards, marking her as the first female artist to secure four Album of the Year awards. (Her wins were for ‘Fearless’, ‘1989’, ‘Folklore’ and ‘Midnights.’)

12. In just a few short months, the singer’s album titled “Lover” surpassed 1 million in pure sales within the U.S., as reported by Chart Data. This achievement made it the only album of 2019 to hit this significant mark.

13. Yet another historical feat! At the 2019 American Music Awards, Taylor Swift outshone Michael Jackson’s achievement and became the most decorated artist at the AMAs.

14. Growing up, I harbored dreams of becoming a stockbroker, much like my father. Yet, fate had other plans for me. My passion eventually led me to the world of music, and with my family by my side, we relocated from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, marking the beginning of my musical journey.

15. At about 12 years old, she picked up the guitar after picking up a few chords from a tech repairing her computer. From there, she penned her debut song titled “Lucky You.

17. I’m utterly captivated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. When discussing my admiration for Fleabag, I shared with Entertainment Weekly, “She has a knack for making you laugh out loud, leaving you in awe, and tugging at your heartstrings within mere minutes of the show.” Incredibly, I even had the privilege of sharing the stage with this Amazon Prime star during her Saturday Night Live hosting stint!

17. In 2009, Taylor Swift penned her own monologue for her performance on Saturday Night Live, which is not a common practice among celebrity guests. Impressively, she won over the team with “Monologue Song (La La La)”.

18. She’s been best friends with Selena Gomez ever since their respective relationships with the Jonas Brothers (in case you missed it, Selena supported her friend when she returned to SNL in November 2021 to perform a 10-minute version of “All Too Well”). Going back to 2008, Taylor was linked to Joe Jonas, while Gomez dated his younger brother, Nick Jonas. They quickly became good friends and have remained close since then. Taylor even offered to be the flower girl at Gomez’s wedding to her fiancé, Benny Blanco.

19. Do you recall the “redhead Abigail” mentioned by Taylor in her song “Fifteen,” a touching tune about growing up? Interestingly enough, they’ve remained close friends even to this day! Her name is Abigail Anderson, and Taylor was one of her bridesmaids at her 2017 wedding.

20. She is a godmother, with the title held for Jamie King’s son Leo Thames, as well as for the daughters of her best friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds – James, Inez, and Betty.

21. Taylor mentioned that she might not perform her song “Soon You’ll Get Better,” a composition inspired by her mother’s cancer struggle. During an August 2019 Q&A session as part of a SiriusXM Town Hall special, she expressed, “Writing it was tough, singing it is tough. Listening to it is tough for me, but sometimes music can be like that.

22. Taylor Swift no longer has the app once called Twitter on her phone. In a conversation with Billboard, she shared, “Occasionally, when I open Twitter, I become overloaded to the point that I instantly shut it down. For quite some time now, I’ve kept Twitter off my phone due to my discomfort with having too much information at hand. I follow politics, but I prefer not to keep tabs on who has split up or what unique footwear someone is wearing. My brain can only handle so much data.”

23. Taylor stated to Rolling Stone in September 2019 that she doesn’t need therapy because she frequently talks to her mother about everything, as her mother has been a witness to all the events of the past 29 years in her life.

24. As a devoted fan, I can share that from an interview, her preferred lyrics from the “Lover” album resonate deeply with me. These words go: “Gentle audience, could you all rise? / With each guitar string mark on my palm,/I embrace this magnetic attraction of a man as my beloved.

25. Taylor has become a billionaire! As per a report by Bloomberg in October 2024, Taylor’s impressive career in the industry spanning over a decade, particularly her Eras Tour, propelled her to amass a fortune of one billion dollars, earning her the title of a billionaire.

26. The 2019 Netflix film, “Someone Great,” resonated deeply with me. It moved me so much that I found myself re-living the story in my dreams for nearly a week, as if it were happening to me personally. During an interview on Elvis Duran’s show, I shared this emotional response. The narrative and character dynamics sparked lyrics in my mind, which I then took to the studio with Jack Antonoff. This collaboration resulted in the creation of my song, “Death By a Thousand Cuts.

27. She sets aside a distinct area for her deeply emotional tunes. Ranging from “All Too Well” to “The Archer,” the star always allocates the last track on her albums for a heartfelt ballad.

28. I’ve stepped out of the shadows: In truth, I’ve been openly cheering on my partner, Travis Kelce, at NFL games since 2023. As a relationship in the public eye means witnessing him excel in his passion, and supporting each other amidst the crowd, I told Time magazine. “If a relationship is public, it’s about showing up for one another, embracing the attention, rather than going to great lengths to keep our connection hidden. We’re simply proud of each other.

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2025-05-30 19:17