Taylor Swift Releases ‘folklore’ Album And ‘cardigan’ Music Video Today

Most of the things Taylor Swift had planned for the summer of 2020 didn’t end up happening but… there was something magical that did happen, the surprise release of her 8th studio album, ‘folklore’The album can be streamed and downloaded herehere.

“Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the “perfect” time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed,” said Taylor. “My gut telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with.”

Taylor Swift - Photo Credit: Beth Garrabrant
Taylor Swift – Photo Credit: Beth Garrabrant

This spectacular 16-song album was produced by Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift and features a musical collaboration with Bon Iver. Vinyl, CD and Cassette editions of the album will feature one bonus track.

Taylor Swift - Photo Credit: Beth Garrabrant
Taylor Swift – Photo Credit: Beth Garrabrant

‘cardigan’ – the first official single release from ‘folklore’is also released today. It is written by Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner and produced by Aaron Dessner. The accompanying music video was directed by Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift - cardigan

‘folklore’ tracklisting:

  1. the 1
  2. cardigan
  3. the last great american dynasty
  4. exile (featuring bon iver)
  5. my tears ricochet
  6. mirrorball
  7. seven
  8. august
  9. this is me trying
  10. illicit affairs
  11. invisible strings
  12. mad woman
  13. epiphany
  14. betty
  15. peace
  16. hoax
  17. (bonus track) the lakes

For more information on Taylor Swift please visit her official website, or follow her online on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter.

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