Evermore: Taylor Swift’s Deep Dive into Storytelling

Evermore Album Review: Fill in the Blanks

Evermore Album Review: Fill in the Blanks

Read the review of Taylor Swift’s evermore album below. Each section of the text is missing a subtitle. Match the correct subtitle to each section.

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Evermore is often called the "sister album" to folklore. While both albums have a folk style, evermore feels a bit deeper. Taylor described the album as feeling like “wandering further into the woods” of her music. At first, some songs might sink in slowly, but the more you listen, the more you gleam the meaning behind them. This album requires time to truly understand its depth.

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The stories in evermore are captivating. In no body, no crime, featuring HAIM, Taylor tells a story about crime and mystery. The song feels like a short film, filled with suspense. On the other hand, dorothea is more thoughtful. In this song, a man wanders in his mind, wondering if his old love, Dorothea, would be happier in their small town than in Hollywood. It’s a song full of longing, like the stars twinkling above.

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Marjorie is one of the most emotional songs on evermore. In it, Taylor sings about her grandmother, who was an opera singer. The song even includes a recording of Marjorie’s voice. Taylor reflects on the times she didn’t ask enough questions when her grandmother was alive. “I should’ve asked you questions,” she sings, and you can feel how much she misses her. The memory of her grandmother seems to gleam, shining like something important lost.

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Even though evermore has a folk style, there are some pop elements too. Songs like long story short and gold rush have synth sounds and more modern vibes. But the heart of the album stays with storytelling. Cowboy like me has a dreamy, bluesy feeling that fits Taylor’s voice perfectly. These songs show that Taylor can anticipate new directions in her music while still staying true to her roots.

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In songs like tolerate it and happiness, Taylor explores emotions after a relationship ends. In tolerate it, the lyrics describe a person who feels ignored by their partner. “I polish plates until they gleam,” she sings, showing the character's effort to please. Happiness is more about finding peace after a breakup. The song reminds us that even when a relationship ends, there was happiness in it. The pain might sink in slowly, but there is hope for the future.

Subtitles:

A. A Folk-Pop Twist

B. A Personal Tribute

C. A Musical Journey

D. The Power of Emotional Storytelling

E. The Power of Reflection