Do you know when people say “pop perfection?” That is what this album is pure, unadulterated pop. The handprints of Max Martin and Shellback have been felt. The album is full of upbeat and fun tracks representing Taylor Swift’s life right now. One may point to the lyricism as a criticism of the album. That is our only qualm.  

Some of the lyrics may come off as outdated. We agree. The album wasn’t “savage” nor was it “fire.” While the production competes with some of Swift’s best, the lyricism is a true detriment to the album as a whole. The days of Folklore poetry and lonely soliloquies are over. The age of pop fun is here. Will there be fans around to listen to it though? 

“I haven’t listened to the album. I’ve heard it’s bad,” junior Wyatt Bathurst said. 

When it comes to being catchy and danceable, the album soars. While it may not be moving through what she says, it sures does make you move. Tracks like the “Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite” are two examples of this.  

“Wood is a banger,” junior Kenlie Delay said in defense of the album. 

All in all, some fans who prefer her deep songs may be disappointed. However, the pop lovers will love it. We give it 3.3 redwood trees out of 5.