Swift's clean break from country into glossy 1980s-leaning synth-pop, packed with hits and sharp writing. It reset her career and proved her pop instincts. The most immediate place to meet her as a pop star. Holds up as a strong record in its own right, not just context.
On vinyl: A vinyl-revival-era release, so fresh pressings are usually easy to find new.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Blank Space on Best Pop Songs of All Time, Best 2010s Pop Songs
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More from Taylor Swift — where to go next
If you have 1989, these are the Taylor Swift records worth reaching for next.
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Fearless2008 · PopStart here
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19892014 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Reputation2017 · PopClassic
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Lover2019 · PopClassic
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Folklore2020 · PopClassic
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