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Taylor Swift's Musical Evolution

To become a musical legend, an artist must strive for more than just commercial success. Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, has achieved record-breaking success with her 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl", selling over four million units in its first week.

Despite its massive sales, the album received harsh reviews, highlighting Swift's artistic regression towards bland and unoriginal songwriting. This threatens her potential to be a true music legend and shortchanges her fans of compelling music.

becoming a musical legend requires something more

Swift's position as a pop superstar is secure, but to truly leave a lasting impact, she must shift from safe smash hits to experimental and daring sounds.

Author's summary: Taylor Swift needs to experiment with her sound.

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Daily Bruin Daily Bruin — 2025-10-31

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