Released: Oct 25, 2010
Genre: Country pop
Label: Big Machine Records
Number Of Tracks: 14
With Taylor Swift sticking to her comfort zone - the themes of love, regret, and yearning – fans of the pop/country singer will remain satisfied with her third record.
Speak NowFeatured review by: UG Team, on november 01, 2010 8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Sound: Taylor Swift has carved out a cozy niche amongst the lovesick young (and probably more than a few adults out there) on her first two albums, and it’s precisely that approach that she once again takes on the latest release Speak Now. Say what you will about her watered-down, innocence-driven pop/country, Swift handles it capably. There’s certainly a heavy helping of the lovesick puppy vibe that vacates the 14 tracks (which were apparently all completely composed by Swift), and it may come across as naïve and slightly annoying to the jaded ear. However, for the singer/songwriter’s core youthful audience, that’s precisely what sold them on her in the first place.
The opening track “Mine” follows in the tradition of past titles like “You Belong With Me” because of its rich storytelling and the Romeo-and-Juliet aspect. You could definitely track down a bit of a formula with Swift’s writing (namely a descriptive story dealing with love in the verse; followed by the big emotional chorus), and it works for her. For someone so young, Swift does have a knack for writing endearing and clever lyrics, although the music for the most part doesn’t stray too far from the low-key verse and built-up chorus.
One does have to give Swift credit for pulling out some interesting musical styles this time around. The main standout is “Mean,” which leans more toward bluegrass with its heavy use of the banjo. “Innocent” is your standard ballad, but it takes on a much more ethereal feel to it, particularly with the use of background vocals that are most likely tweaked by some haunting studio effect. “Never Grow Up” feels as much like a lullaby as a straightforward pop song, and that track also takes a slight break from the topic of heartache.
Will Taylor Swift to appeal to the death metal crowd? Well, one never knows, but she will be likely a little too immaculate to be considered interesting to that group. She’s a fairly solid songwriter if you do enjoy pop music, but you also have to be on board for a whole bunch of talk about love – including one track that may or may not (you be the judge) be an ode to her brief and unfortunate relationship with a much older John Mayer. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: If you can get past the squeaky clean topics, it’s easy to realize that Swift’s strong point is her ability to write engaging lyrics. One of her most enjoyable selections involves her desire to stop the wedding of a former love. That’s actually a theme that a lot of us could relate to at one time or another. It’s true that the bulk of the tracks revolve around love-gone-wrong, star-crossed lovers, or jealousy, but those have been the main topics in music for centuries. In the end, her lyrics aren’t quite compelling, but they still will draw you in and get your attention. // 8
Impression: The deluxe edition with which we were provided also includes three additional tracks, two acoustic versions, a remix, and alternate versions of “Mine,” "Back to December", and "The Story of Us.” While it’s always fascinating to see how different acoustic versions can be, for these particular selections (which were mellow anyway), there isn’t a huge difference. On the whole Speak Now is an enjoyable listen, but you have to be open-minded to pop, country, and a time when things were just a little simpler – if love ever was – in life. // 8
Speak Now
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Country_Lover44, on june 03, 2011 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Who knew that after two albums that have gotten so successful, the third album would be a wonder to be discovered? From her huge hit that started it to the song about a fairytale land love, Taylor proved she still had it. There is a different way each song is played. From the upbeat song Mean to the floaty, worldly feeling of "Haunted", Taylor sure has gotten better without a doubt. In the Target Exclusive Edition, she has six additions to the album in a separate disc. Which includes: "Ours", "If This Was A Movie", acoustic versions of "Back To December" and "Haunted", and a pop remix of "Mine". Each song has a different way of reaching out to fans as her fans reach out for her just so she can sing them a story that maybe they relate to. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in each song is very dedicated in a very special way so there is no doubt why Taylor wrote all of the song of the entire album herself. Plus who knew she would write another song about Joe Jonas ("The Story Of Us") as well as songs written about Taylor Lautner ("Back To December") and John Mayer ("Dear John")? // 10
Impression: I tell you, there are many reason why she is Country Music's best. She broke the record of most copies of an album sold in it's first week, she is the youngest artist to ever win Entertainer of the Year by the CMA's at 19, she is the youngest Country artist to win the BMI's Country Songwriter of the Year at 20, her album "Speak Now" hit the 20 million mark in worldwide sales. Who knew that she would come this far this fast? And watch out Taylor... Because you might end up with more success. // 10
Speak Now
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rubyangellove, on may 02, 2011 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: I was so excited for the release of this CD and it didn't let me down. Full of songs about heartbreak and love this CD will delight true Taylor fans - maybe even recruiting some more. However Taylor seems to be leaning towards more poppy sounds, personally I would have preferred something very country, so maybe she'll do this for her fourth album. There was a very country song, "Mean", and a gentle rock ballad, "Innocent" - both of which stand out. All the songs are catchy though there are similarities to other artists hear and there, she gives a good, solid performance throughout. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Swift wrote all the lyrics and melodies herself and she did wonderfully. Her song writing skills have vastly improved and they are amazing considering she wrote this when she was twenty. Yes, most of the songs our about her boyfriends (she must have had so many) but there are others which are not about her lovers, but about things that her younger fans can relate to, such as growing up and still feeling a little out of place in the world. Her singing has got much better and her voice has matured. // 10
Impression: For me "Speak Now", is better than her last too, though it probably won't win album of the year like "Fearless", but she has done a good job, even if it is lacking her genre. It's difficult to place Swift in a genre because sometimes she's country and sometimes she's poppy. For me the best song on the album is "Long Live" which summarizes her incredible breakthrough. I also loved "Never Grow Up" and "Sparks Fly". "Last Kiss" is also very poignant. Her use of an orchestra for "Haunted" is effective. "The Story Of Us" and "Better Than Revenge" are lively and good for dancing to. I have two copies of this album and if it vanished I probably would buy it again because I listen to it all the time, but I want more country next time. // 9
Can't really say anything about this album because I haven't heard it yet but WHY IS THIS REVIEW ON UG?
Reviewed by the UG team too
Thought this was April Fools for a second here.
Can't really say anything about this album because I haven't heard it yet but WHY IS THIS REVIEW ON UG?
Reviewed by the UG team too
Thought this was April Fools for a second here.
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
Maybe....we just don't like her? Disney movies are awesome, doesn't mean we have to be raging hannah montana fans.
For God's sake, Taylor Swift is an incredible singer and guitarist and in case you haven't noticed, Aerosmith and Iron Maiden are NOT in the charts, Taylor is. Why did you read this review if you didn't like her?
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
I dont mind this at all. Shes cute, she plays guitar, has a sig guitar, has nice lyrics, and plays some country. Some of the songs Ive heard are actually really good and happy. This is coming from a diehard megadeth/metallica fan. This is a review of an album from a babe that plays guitar, it fits perfectly into this site.
Forget the metalheads who wage war against all not metal. No matter what I really don't think this review is relavant for the vast majority of the users of this website. I havn't made a survey to back up that claim but reading the first 10 or so comment must give some indaction.
Don't listen to her music and her genre is not the music that I listen to. But I do have respect and admiration for her. She is a good artist within her field and dare I say, a cute looking girl! But then again, without that, you wouldn't get anywhere as a mainstream artist.
Seriously... some of you guys bash anything that's not 'metal'
A wide variety of guitar players come to UG just to snoop around and look for something interesting
She has country roots (which includes guitar), and anyway, music is music, its called ultimate-guitar because they post tabs here (I assume).
Also, as much as haters are gonna hate here, most of you (not all of you) are bashing her saying she isnt metal, when judging by half of your names and songs (yes i click profiles to clarify), your all A7X, disturbed, slipknot, and other pretend metal fans.
How about go on 'tubes, listen to some real metal (LOG, Nevermore, Testament), and stop pretending to be this big metalhead.
Taylor Swift has 458 tabs/chords on here. I think she deserves a review of her new album that she WROTE completely 100% BY HERSELF. You gotta give her props for that alone.
For God's sake, Taylor Swift is an incredible singer and guitarist and in case you haven't noticed, Aerosmith and Iron Maiden are NOT in the charts, Taylor is. Why did you read this review if you didn't like her?
Off the top of my head I can name at least ten better singers and guitarists.
She's on the charts because being on the charts is a sign of popularity, not talent.
No one should say you can't like her. But you can't say she's great either.
She has country roots (which includes guitar), and anyway, music is music, its called ultimate-guitar because they post tabs here (I assume).
Also, as much as haters are gonna hate here, most of you (not all of you) are bashing her saying she isnt metal, when judging by half of your names and songs (yes i click profiles to clarify), your all A7X, disturbed, slipknot, and other pretend metal fans.
How about go on 'tubes, listen to some real metal (LOG, Nevermore, Testament), and stop pretending to be this big metalhead.
Since when does A7X, Disturbed, and Slipknot 'pretend metal'?
It's a different type of metal, get over yourself. Just cause people listen to different music then you. I happen to listen to those bands and enjoy them. Am I fake a metal head? No. I listen to Iron Maiden and Megadeth, and Metallica, etc. Does that make me a real metal head? No. I enjoy metal music. that's what makes me a metalhead.
Hey, someone attractive has their face posted on UG. Who knew that could happen?
On topic, she's got more talent in a finger-nail than all the of the mainstream metal acts that people here worship. At least the little shit isn't entirely focused on staying within one style and appealing to one crowd.
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I don't like Taylor Swift's singing or pop influence, an I used to listen to classical music and '80's-early '00's pop before exploring hard rock, symphonic metal, new age, and finally country. (Call me weird, I just have my own taste in music.) She's cute, but it's average radio material, nothing special.... plus, from a classical standpoint, it's much easier to write pop songs than classical pieces.
I happen to love metal, hard rock and all that...but I also love Taylor Swift this album was amazing sure she took the dafe approach but damn was this a good album
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
we don't expect everything to be metal, we just expect music of quality not shitty mainstream disney bands
Um guys, she's really not that good. I think you're just pretending to like her just to seem open-minded.
If you legitmately do like her though, I highly recommend you listen to Jewel. They're kind of similar only Jewel can sing much better, play guitar much better, and writes much, much, much better songs in my opinion.
Um guys, she's really not that good. I think you're just pretending to like her just to seem open-minded.
If you legitmately do like her though, I highly recommend you listen to Jewel. They're kind of similar only Jewel can sing much better, play guitar much better, and writes much, much, much better songs in my opinion.
HURR HURR LET'S ALL GET ANGRY BECAUSE A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST WHO IS A FEMALE THAT PLAYS A GENRE OF MUSIC I DON'T LIEK HAD A REVIEW FEATURED ON THE FRONTPAGE OF UG. LET'S ALSO ASSUME SHE HAS ZERO TALENT SO WE CAN ALL FEEL BETTER ABOUT OURSELVES BECAUSE NOBODY LIKES THE MUSIC WE MAKE.
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
Maybe....we just don't like her? Disney movies are awesome, doesn't mean we have to be raging hannah montana fans.
Took the words right outta my mouth man. I just don't like Taylor Swift because I think her music is mediocre, I'm not even a big metal fan to be honest.
Taylor Swift has 458 tabs/chords on here. I think she deserves a review of her new album that she WROTE completely 100% BY HERSELF. You gotta give her props for that alone.
A lot of people can write songs 100% by themselves...
I have no problem with her being evaluated here on UG. What I have a problem with is you giving her a ****ing 8. I mean, I think I'd accept an 8 overall(even though I'd never agree with it) but she clearly doesn't deserve an 8 for her stupid 12 years old lyrics.
ok first of all they are only "saying" she wrote it all by herself to gain more fans or at least respect...second of all whoever reviewed it said she writes captivating lyrics...my ass...anybody could go through a day of high school and write that...im not even a metal head...love alternative rock and indie, u know, the stuff that has creative music, creative lyrics...not lyrics where almost every word is "the" and "is" and "you"....i have respect for her cuz she can play sum guitar and atleast sing...but the music is bad..sorry everybody, im not trying to piss nebody off....but jus cuz sumones can catch ur attention doesnt mean they deserve an 8!..... idk if uve noticed but achy breaky heart caught our attention and that had to be the most bullshit song of our entire lifetime!!
it just seems like some people just get on here to get mad at other people...her music is good to certain people, and nobody in here said one thing about her just being a female artist...durrrrr....i think her music sucks personally, but i am a songwriter of everything in my own music, even if she was for hers its just not that competant of music that considers to be creative, its just following in everybodys footsteps...theres not one original thing she is doing, just following the formula of her shitty genre fathers.....blah
jetfuel495 wrote:
HURR HURR LET'S ALL GET ANGRY BECAUSE A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST WHO IS A FEMALE THAT PLAYS A GENRE OF MUSIC I DON'T LIEK HAD A REVIEW FEATURED ON THE FRONTPAGE OF UG. LET'S ALSO ASSUME SHE HAS ZERO TALENT SO WE CAN ALL FEEL BETTER ABOUT OURSELVES BECAUSE NOBODY LIKES THE MUSIC WE MAKE.
She has country roots (which includes guitar), and anyway, music is music, its called ultimate-guitar because they post tabs here (I assume).
Also, as much as haters are gonna hate here, most of you (not all of you) are bashing her saying she isnt metal, when judging by half of your names and songs (yes i click profiles to clarify), your all A7X, disturbed, slipknot, and other pretend metal fans.
How about go on 'tubes, listen to some real metal (LOG, Nevermore, Testament), and stop pretending to be this big metalhead.
Since when does A7X, Disturbed, and Slipknot 'pretend metal'?
It's a different type of metal, get over yourself. Just cause people listen to different music then you. I happen to listen to those bands and enjoy them. Am I fake a metal head? No. I listen to Iron Maiden and Megadeth, and Metallica, etc. Does that make me a real metal head? No. I enjoy metal music. that's what makes me a metalhead.
a7x is metal, disturbed is hard rock really, and slipknot is just pure shit. glad to help
Okay, first of all i would like to say that just cause you are not a TS fan, doesnt mean that there are not millions out there that arent either (Her Fearless album didnt go 6 times platinum for no reason)and if you dont like her then oh well. you cant force others not to love her by saying that shes crap cause everyone has their opinion.
And also, for the people that are questioning why her tabs are being posted on UG, the title of this website is Ultimate-Guitar, not Ultimate-RockorMetal-Guitar and i know for a fact that everyone of her songs has guitar in it and most of them are just mainly her playing guitar and singing.
There are people like me and many others who love her music and love the fact that we can play along and love the fact that we can relate to her lyrics. and if you cant then oh well.
Im not saying you have to love her or that you cant post a comment on this but she has 3 Albums out, writes all of her own songs, is a multi-millionaire and is only 20 for christs sake! give the girl a damn break!
Thank you.
Ultimate Guitar =/= Ultimate Exclusively Metal Guitar. The word 'guitar' might throw people off sometimes, but at the end of the day it's a 'music' website and they have every right to put a review here if they feel like it.
I listen almost exclusively to metal - Bodom, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden etc etc, but Taylor Swift is cute, and she writes cute lyrics, and sometimes you want to forget that the world is a steaming shitpile for a couple minutes.
Hating Taylor Swift because she's not exactly like you is kind of a dick move if you're a jaded, elitist music snob. For God's sakes, watch a damn Disney movie, the world doesn't have to be all suffering.
I need to point out the appropriateness of your comment given the maiden song you rep as your name.
She has country roots (which includes guitar), and anyway, music is music, its called ultimate-guitar because they post tabs here (I assume).
Also, as much as haters are gonna hate here, most of you (not all of you) are bashing her saying she isnt metal, when judging by half of your names and songs (yes i click profiles to clarify), your all A7X, disturbed, slipknot, and other pretend metal fans.
How about go on 'tubes, listen to some real metal (LOG, Nevermore, Testament), and stop pretending to be this big metalhead.
So according to your statement, metal that is popular to broad audiences is pretend metal. That's just silly. What is the point of getting bogged down in genres anyway? It's all music. I love The Faceless as much as I love Tom Waits. Not liking something does not make it universally inferior.
I have no problem with her being evaluated here on UG. What I have a problem with is you giving her a ****ing 8. I mean, I think I'd accept an 8 overall(even though I'd never agree with it) but she clearly doesn't deserve an 8 for her stupid 12 years old lyrics.
For God's sake, Taylor Swift is an incredible singer and guitarist and in case you haven't noticed, Aerosmith and Iron Maiden are NOT in the charts, Taylor is. Why did you read this review if you didn't like her?
I was gonna post an open minded, "its a guitar website, not a metal website" comment...until I saw this, frankly, retarded comment. In charts does not equal good.
I agree with some ppl on here, this review does belong on this site, since she plays country music and guitar. Hey atleast this site has given me a xmas gift for my gf since she likes her, and tbh i dont mind her either
I am not here to read the review. I am not here to disrespect Taylor Swift. I am here to simply state that while she may sing and play guitar or whatever else she does, she does not belong on Ultimate-Guitar.com. This is not a site for Disney Channel fangirls and Twi-tards. This is a site for fans of rock, whether that be a lighter more alternative rock, mainstream, or even metal. Not a place for 12 year old girls who love pop music "nd cnt stop typinggg likee thisssss!!!11 "
I'm just shocked to find a review - especially a FAVORABLE review - of this country-pop garbage that any girl with a country voice and a guitar could spit out.
I really wasn't sure what to expect of this review when I clicked on this page. I really do not like taylor swift, she may write her own music, but from all I've heard, it's just 2 or 3 acoustic chords anybody could play. Plus, she's 20, and nearly all she writes is about love. I doubt she's actually been in love as much as she writes. Shouldn't a 20 year old have more going on than crying about their seventh grade 'love'?
She's actually a pretty good singer, and if you listen to Better Than Revenge its actually more rock than country. (Its actually more like a Paramore song than it is a Taylor Swift song.)
i cant believe someone paid attention to my post that there isn't any country music on ug. this and kws on the front page, and bon jovi cuz there practically country now...
im sorry everyone, i think i brought this upon us all....
So many people here giving UG a bad name. The girl can sing, play guitar, and write her own music. Therefore, why shouldn't her album be featured here? Frankly, she's better than the other band who's album has been reviewed today (Abigail Williams).
In comparison to her contemporaries, she's actually not that bad. I'm not saying I'd go and pick up all her albums and listen to them religously, but she really isn't THAT bad. I can see the appeal with her more so than other pop artists out there right now.
mynamehere040 wrote:
I am not here to read the review. I am not here to disrespect Taylor Swift. I am here to simply state that while she may sing and play guitar or whatever else she does, she does not belong on Ultimate-Guitar.com. This is not a site for Disney Channel fangirls and Twi-tards. This is a site for fans of rock, whether that be a lighter more alternative rock, mainstream, or even metal.
And I, as a representative of ultimate-guitar.com, am here to tell you that you are wrong.
She doesn't belong here, why?
You can have your opinions but the facts are there.
She's a musician, she plays guitar, she sings. She may not be the best guitar player in the world but she never claimed she was and she makes what she knows how to do work. Who cares if her album is reviewed and put on the front page of the site? And.. she's hot (doesn't really matter but it doesn't hurt either)
For the record, I've actually listened to the album and it's not bad at all. Her singing's fine and the actual music is pretty good.
i'm all for different genres and such on this site, but i'm pretty sure she doesnt have that much of a fanbase here.
Maybe not among posters and forum regulars, but there are tons of tabs/chords for her songs as well as high traffic amounts for those tabs/chords, so obviously there ARE a lot of people that come to UG who would care about this. These reviews are not just for forum members and regular posters, they are for anyone who may use this site.
ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SAYING THAT TAYLOR SWIFT DOESN'T BELONG HERE CAN GO TAKE A HIKE. Like really for it to be on this site you should just be able to convert the song into chords or tabs for other people who actually want to learn the song. SOOOO..... suck it up and if you have a problem..... TO BAD!!!!
Can't really say anything about this album because I haven't heard it yet but WHY IS THIS REVIEW ON UG?
Reviewed by the UG team too
Thought this was April Fools for a second here.
Cuz the UG Team reviews tons of things no one on UG cares about...
I dont mind this at all. Shes cute, she plays guitar, has a sig guitar, has nice lyrics, and plays some country. Some of the songs Ive heard are actually really good and happy. This is coming from a diehard megadeth/metallica fan. This is a review of an album from a babe that plays guitar, it fits perfectly into this site.
I agree man. Couldn't have sed it better myself. UG is ultimate GUITAR not ULTIMATE METAL! theres other stuff out there besides metallica lol
What's this idea that you people have that she plays Country? She's a pop artist. And she's a good one when you compare her to people like Katy Perry, Kesha, Rihanna, and all that other garbage. Swift actually writes her music, doesn't sing the entire song through autotune to make her voice sound ridiculous and she uses real, moer traditional instruments in her arrangements versus something created on a computer. What the hell more do you want out of a pop artist?
On a side note, since she isn't Country, here area list of good Country artists that are ten times more talented than your favorite American metal band:
Eric Church
Jamey Johnson
Josh Thompson
Get over yourselves. Country has more talented musicians than most of you could imagine.
For God's sake, Taylor Swift is an incredible singer and guitarist and in case you haven't noticed, Aerosmith and Iron Maiden are NOT in the charts, Taylor is. Why did you read this review if you didn't like her?
I could point out that knowing how to put four chords together to make 14 different songs does not make someone an "incredible guitarist" and singing about what EVERY pop artist of this generation sings about does not make someone unique. It makes them the exact opposite of unique. Lets look at the most celebrated thrash metal song of all time, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by IRON MAIDEN. Hmmmmm, i don't see them on the charts anywhere... oh, there they are, i forgot to look at the top.
HURR HURR LET'S ALL GET ANGRY BECAUSE A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST WHO IS A FEMALE THAT PLAYS A GENRE OF MUSIC I DON'T LIEK HAD A REVIEW FEATURED ON THE FRONTPAGE OF UG. LET'S ALSO ASSUME SHE HAS ZERO TALENT SO WE CAN ALL FEEL BETTER ABOUT OURSELVES BECAUSE NOBODY LIKES THE MUSIC WE MAKE.
I like how most people on here who are defending this pathetic excuse for a singer/guitarist have something to do with Twilight in their username.... Just shows who she appeals to.
not a fan of her music in the slightest, but respect to her for actually writing, playing, and singing without autotune on her songs. Unfortunately it's come to the point where you have to respect an artist for doing what they're supposed to do to begin with...
She has country roots (which includes guitar), and anyway, music is music, its called ultimate-guitar because they post tabs here (I assume).
Also, as much as haters are gonna hate here, most of you (not all of you) are bashing her saying she isnt metal, when judging by half of your names and songs (yes i click profiles to clarify), your all A7X, disturbed, slipknot, and other pretend metal fans.
How about go on 'tubes, listen to some real metal (LOG, Nevermore, Testament), and stop pretending to be this big metalhead.
If there's room for Coldplay and Green Day on UG, there's room for Taylor Swift. It might not be the genre that most people here like, it might not be the vocal stylings that they care to hear . . . . but she's making a rather good living as a musician - something that 90% of the people who say she's a talentless hack are not currently doing.
And if chart rankings and album sales don't mean anything - why do rock and metal bands try to get signed? So they can play bigger venues, sell more albums (thus moving up in the charts), and make more money. The fundamental difference between pop/rock acts and rock/metal acts is that the pop/rock acts are at least honest about being in it for the money.
Now: Go buy my band's t-shirts! I've got a mortgage to pay!
For God's sake, Taylor Swift is an incredible singer and guitarist and in case you haven't noticed, Aerosmith and Iron Maiden are NOT in the charts, Taylor is. Why did you read this review if you didn't like her?
HURR HURR LET'S ALL GET ANGRY BECAUSE A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST WHO IS A FEMALE THAT PLAYS A GENRE OF MUSIC I DON'T LIEK HAD A REVIEW FEATURED ON THE FRONTPAGE OF UG. LET'S ALSO ASSUME SHE HAS ZERO TALENT SO WE CAN ALL FEEL BETTER ABOUT OURSELVES BECAUSE NOBODY LIKES THE MUSIC WE MAKE.
Also. No sexual comments, please.
jetfuel hits the nail on the head... again. i don't see what the big deal is, there is guitar on the album, therefore it belongs here. hell, there is a review for burzum's Dauđi Baldrs, and that doesn't even have any guitars. and she's really not that bad anyway.
I understand that this is ultimateGUITAR not ultimateMETALguitar, but consider most of the fanbase here. The vast majority of people on this site are going to be interested in rock/metal/indie/jazz news, not country pop. She does play guitar, and people have a right to review it, but a review by the UG team on the front page is a bit far. They knew it would cause arguments but they did it anyway.
"you'll be the prince and I'll be the princess. Come on baby, please just say yes." -Taylor Swift
If you read those lyrics then I don't need to say anything about how 'great' of a lyricist she is...
Why are people complaining that this review is on UG? If I recall, Swift happens to play guitar. Even though she might not appeal to many people on this site, she has thousands of fans and she's really not a bad songwriter.
shes not cute and her music is annoying. while both of those are my opinion after much exposure to her, the fact is her album review can be/does belong here.
For God's sake, Taylor Swift is an incredible singer and guitarist and in case you haven't noticed, Aerosmith and Iron Maiden are NOT in the charts, Taylor is. Why did you read this review if you didn't like her?
I don't hate her for what she does, I give her props for actually writing her own stuff. That's not saying I'm a fan of her music (can't stand it at all, to be polite), but at least she's not just another lindsay lohan, paris hilton, nicole ritchie, etc. I admire a girl who can be that famous and not be a complete **** up, like so many others are.
She's not an incredibly talented musician, but she writes songs that are catchy to people who listen to mainstream music (i.e. pop, country, cock rock, etc.) and that's why she's popular. I honestly find all the people that bash her personally for her music despicable- she's what, 19? She catches so much flak from the elitist douchebags out there for supposedly not being talented, but in reality she is. There's a difference between songwriting talent and technical talent, and she has the former.
Take The Dillinger Escape Plan or Psyopus for example. Their guitarists are insanely technically talented, but I can't stand him for the most part. It's mainly dis-chords and mindless repetitive shred. You have to be incredibly talented to shred like that *******, but they couldn't write a proper song to save their lives. Most of it is just shredding for the sake of shredding.
So before you go and bash her for not being "talented", I ask you to come up with something better that will outclass the songwriting or technically oriented that will be as well known. Then you can bash away all you like.
Does the fact that she's on her third album already not suggest how little effort and creative exploration goes into her music?
Are you an ass? Oh wait, yes, you are. Her first album came out in 2006. 3 albums in four years isn't too bad. The Beatles released 8 studio albums in their first four years. Guess that shows "how little effort and creative exploration goes into their music."
Our song is the slamming screen door,
Sneakin' out late, tapping on your window
When we're on the phone and you talk real slow
Cause it's late and your mama don't know
Just because Taylor Swift isn't BTBAM doesn't mean you can't chill out and listen to her. If some people get over their "I'm uber BA and listen to nothing but BTBAM" (I like them too, don't get me wrong) maybe than they can appreciate other genres.
Does the fact that she's on her third album already not suggest how little effort and creative exploration goes into her music?Are you an ass? Oh wait, yes, you are. Her first album came out in 2006. 3 albums in four years isn't too bad. The Beatles released 8 studio albums in their first four years. Guess that shows "how little effort and creative exploration goes into their music."
No, I was just unaware that her first album came out in 2006 which I guess would be obvious from my statement.
Are you an ass for having a hissy fit instead of correcting me calmly? Oh wait, yes you are.
I literally was like "Is it April 1st?" when I saw this, but now I feel like I should check it out. Just getting featured on UG is quite an accomplishment for someone in Taylor Swift's realm.
It is pretty funny that all of the non-Taylor Swift fans (including me) came to look and comment on this review. Big deal!, so she is on UG, so are millions of other bands any single person hates. Look up the Jonas Brothers, they have about 500 tabs on this site (I do research before posting dumb comments). Lets face the real fact, any guy that commented on this review would let her play any frickin song she wanted if they could hang out (whatever your dirty ass minds can think of) with her.
Does the fact that she's on her third album already not suggest how little effort and creative exploration goes into her music?Are you an ass? Oh wait, yes, you are. Her first album came out in 2006. 3 albums in four years isn't too bad. The Beatles released 8 studio albums in their first four years. Guess that shows "how little effort and creative exploration goes into their music."
No, I was just unaware that her first album came out in 2006 which I guess would be obvious from my statement.
Are you an ass for having a hissy fit instead of correcting me calmly? Oh wait, yes you are.
Your credibility was shot the moment you decided to open your mouth before you actually knew what you were talking about. That's usually what happens when you jump on a bandwagon of hate. Usually also makes you seem like an ass.
Also, I honestly don't mind her music. My friend Julia absolutely loves Swift so I hear it a lot.. some of its catchy. And dammit, she's cute. This comes from a Meshuggah, BTBAM, Mastodon, and Korn fan.
Don't care what you think about Swift, I personally think she's halfway decent and loads better than most of the "Mainstream" artists I've heard.
But my comment above makes a good point. None of us are authorities on what is ultimately good or bad music, or what is "real" metal or "real" rock or country or pop or whatever.
We all act like she doesn't belong here because we hate her mainstream country style, but honestly, she's as deserving as any guitar-centered musician of having a review up here.
this is pretty freaking ridiculous. also, i like how much the UG guys are monitoring the comment thread. they knew how much shit this would russle up haha.
I remember this jetfuel guy before he was a manager. I guess sucking up to mediocre yet popular acts like new linkin park and taylor swift is how you become one of those managers. but taylor swift technically does have a place on this site, just clearly not most people's cup of tea on here.
I don't see why there is so much hate on Taylor Swift. Just because it's not metal - I listen to a wide range of heavy bands like Immortal, Opeth, Novembre, Exodus, Nile, Marduk etc. That doesn't mean I can't enjoy some softer, easier to listen music from time to time, and I actually enjoy listening to her music to chill out to.
For those bashing her just because she is popular, or plays simple but enjoyable music - go gain an open mind and grow up.
Well I guess this comment box is proof that most metalheads are hateful no-lifes. Shame.
But I guess the average age of most of the commenting guys is probably 13 or 14.
Oh well.
Guys, she's not "trueeeee metaaaaal! SLAYER!" SO WHAT!? There are other genres in the world you know.
You guys are the reason I hate 95% metal, because of its' "fans"
Don't like it? Go comment on a kerry king article, because he's so "talented" right? Pathetic.
Does the fact that she's on her third album already not suggest how little effort and creative exploration goes into her music?Are you an ass? Oh wait, yes, you are. Her first album came out in 2006. 3 albums in four years isn't too bad. The Beatles released 8 studio albums in their first four years. Guess that shows "how little effort and creative exploration goes into their music."
No, I was just unaware that her first album came out in 2006 which I guess would be obvious from my statement.
Are you an ass for having a hissy fit instead of correcting me calmly? Oh wait, yes you are. Your credibility was shot the moment you decided to open your mouth before you actually knew what you were talking about. That's usually what happens when you jump on a bandwagon of hate. Usually also makes you seem like an ass.
Me: 2
You: 1
No, I wasn't jumping on the bandwagon.
You're clearly a douche with a massive chip on you're shoulder looking for a 'fight' (inverted commas because this is the internet) and having a red little m next to you're name does not change that.
So I'm going to take the high ground because you have clearly shown how immature and arrogant you are with you're little
2-1 scoreboard.
i'm gonna put this out there.. i would NOT f*** her. the sheer emoness of her lyrics and over all personality diminish any kind of good looks her make up has added.. a maybelline sponsorship couldn't even fix this
Does the fact that she's on her third album already not suggest how little effort and creative exploration goes into her music?Are you an ass? Oh wait, yes, you are. Her first album came out in 2006. 3 albums in four years isn't too bad. The Beatles released 8 studio albums in their first four years. Guess that shows "how little effort and creative exploration goes into their music."
No, I was just unaware that her first album came out in 2006 which I guess would be obvious from my statement.
Are you an ass for having a hissy fit instead of correcting me calmly? Oh wait, yes you are. Your credibility was shot the moment you decided to open your mouth before you actually knew what you were talking about. That's usually what happens when you jump on a bandwagon of hate. Usually also makes you seem like an ass.
Me: 2
You: 1
No, I wasn't jumping on the bandwagon.
You're clearly a douche with a massive chip on you're shoulder looking for a 'fight' (inverted commas because this is the internet) and having a red little m next to you're name does not change that.
So I'm going to take the high ground because you have clearly shown how immature and arrogant you are with you're little
2-1 scoreboard.
You have absolutely zero substance to your argument so instead of actually saying something you resort to making cheap shots about my character.
You were jumping on the bandwagon, whether you realize it/want to admit to it or not. Want to know how I know? There are plenty of people who don't like Taylor Swift. I don't even like Taylor Swift. But you don't see me or so many other users running up to this page solely to talk shit. The ones that do that (especially the ones who do that without knowing what they're talking about, ie, you) have hopped aboard the bandwagon.
Since you have failed to address anything I've said, I can only assume that you have no actual response. You're running your mouth when you know you're cornered so instead of saying something relevant you try to make the "I'm more mature than you" argument. How ironic.
Also. If being a moderator had anything to do with my 'douchiness' and 'picking fights' (see: dispelling ignorance while making haters look like idiots), I'd have already warned you by now.
UG was must have been thinking, "Hmm, how can we get more people to come to our site more frequently and come across our ads? I know, we'll post a Taylor Swift review and get 2 birds stoned at once! We'll be appealing to more people, AND we'll cause a huge argument between the metalheads and everyone else! Then EVERYONE will see our ads!"
Smart move UG, but it hasn't gone without notice. You're the real enemy here, not Taylor Swift. But in all honesty I do want to say that I thought this was the one place I could go and not hear about that mainstream bull$hit. But even now its invaded here. Can't wait for your Lady Gaga review next week.
And another thing on the ads, I know that they keep this site free and I appreciate that, but they get annoying when you setup the people who come to this site when you make it so a HUGE ad pops up on your screen every time you move the mouse over one. Just, SUPER annoying when I'm trying to scroll down and read an article. If ads were people, I'd punch every ad in the face. Sorry, done with my ranting now.
Also. If being a moderator had anything to do with my 'douchiness' and 'picking fights' (see: dispelling ignorance while making haters look like idiots), I'd have already warned you by now.
My point is you seem more concerned with winning arguments and flaming other people than 'column cleaning' as you should be, should a mod really contribute to the spam?
Why not just ignore my comment in the first place instead of ranting and therefore causing me to respond because I don't think you have any right to call me an ass.
Also. If being a moderator had anything to do with my 'douchiness' and 'picking fights' (see: dispelling ignorance while making haters look like idiots), I'd have already warned you by now.
My point is you seem more concerned with winning arguments and flaming other people than 'column cleaning' as you should be, should a mod really contribute to the spam?
Why not just ignore my comment in the first place instead of ranting and therefore causing me to respond because I don't think you have any right to call me an ass.
Point taken, I was out of line. That's just my pre-moderator sentiments showing through.
Can she belt out a Celine Dion ballad or G n R's "Welcome To The Jungle"-No. But she sings fine for the music she sings- Country. She's popular, so the pop stations play her stuff- but she's country.
Why do all you metal heads care that UG reviewed her album? Go on over to "Fresh Tabs" and her tabs are the top 3 spots and all throughout the top 100. People like to play her music. What's wrong with that?
This is -Ultimate Guitar- not -Ultimate METAL ONLY ELECTRIC Guitar. You don't have to like her but to slam UG for reviewing her new album is ridiculous! Her chords are popular on here.
Can't you see that Taylor writes her own songs? who's a pop singer nowadays can write her own songs, please tell me besides Taylor and Avril Lavigne???
hmmm.. I think it's unfair to say that because she is mainstream, her album has no right to be reviewed by me, you, and the UG team on this site. However, UG already has. My point is, Swift is overall different from all the mainstream music I've heard. I've got to say she doesn't do very well live, but the lyrics! I know we have our own opinions, but I have mine too. So please don't complain about her albums being reviewed here because her music has it's right to. Guitars-acoustic guitars-Ultimate GUITAR?
besides, what songs would she write about then apart from love? Death?Hunger? -No. She has a decent family and she had no problems like that whatsoever apart from being rejected from her classmates at school. So I don't blame her for writing just about love, friends and family because she doesn't know the experience. Right? Why force to write something apart from that?
Her lyrics are so innocent and sweet I can understand why she writes her songs like that and using the same chords, tunes and strumming pattern over and over again... it's because she's so innocent i'm a little on the jaded side but i still love her songs because most of the songs she writes relates to everyone. Everyone most have experienced at least something in her album...
besides, what songs would she write about then apart from love? Death?Hunger? -No. She has a decent family and she had no problems like that whatsoever apart from being rejected from her classmates at school. So I don't blame her for writing just about love, friends and family because she doesn't know the experience. Right? Why force to write something apart from that?
