This performer is also credited with recording their instrumentation. Released 11 December 2020 on Republic. Her second surprise album, evermore, just dropped a few weeks ago, very late in the year, so it’s lower down the list but, obviously, the fact that it’s on the list is a testament to Taylor’s popularity and output – and she keeps releasing even more music.The deluxe version of evermore now includes two bonus tracks: Happiness 8. In another immediate post across all her social media accounts, she announced that her ninth studio album, titled Evermore, will be released at midnight. "Right Where You Left Me" was for Big Red Machine as well, before Swift heard it and wrote its lyrics. Willow 2. There are 15 tracks on the standard edition of evermore, but the deluxe physical edition will include two bonus tracks – “right where you left me” and “it’s time to go.” The album, which will effectively be the second chapter of Folklore, drops tomorrow, December 11th. 1 & 2 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart With 'Evermore' and 'Folklore, "Taylor Swift's 'Evermore', 'Willow' Rule Alternative Albums, Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Charts", "Taylor Swift's 'Evermore' Back at No. It questioned the possibility of retrospecting on Evermore without reminiscing the pandemic, and added that future generations will get an idea of 2020 through the sister albums, which condense emotions "impossible to articulate". "You’ve all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something! [8] Much of the album was recorded during the making of Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, Swift's 2020 concert film. [122], Evermore and Folklore have been lauded as two of 2020's seminal albums. It is a companion record to its predecessor, Folklore, which was launched less five months prior; both of the projects are surprise albums, announced 16 hours prior to their releases at midnight. It marked her seventh Australian number-one hit, and the second in 2020, following "Cardigan". [112][113] Evermore also topped the country's Americana Albums chart. Its cas… Gold Rush 4. No Body, No Crime Ft. Haim 7. [125], On February 2, 2021, Evermore Park, a fantasy theme park in Pleasant Grove, Utah, filed a lawsuit against Swift and her team for allegedly infringing its "EVERMORE" trademark, seeking to prevent Swift's further use of the word, and demanded "statutory damages of $2 million per counterfeit mark per type of goods or services sold" or a part of revenues from the use of the title, including legal fees. [5], Swift traveled to Dessner's studio in upstate New York to film Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions. [82] The Sydney Morning Herald named her "the queen of pandemic productivity". [35] The song has been compared to "Betty" due to their similar perspectives. [6] She wrote the title track "Evermore" with Joe Alwyn (credited under the pseudonym William Bowery) and then sent it to the frontman of Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, who added a bridge. ... D15. [126][127], On February 24, 2021, TAS Rights Management (Swift's trademark and copyrights company) countersued the theme park for allegedly infringing Swift's songs "Love Story", "You Belong With Me" and "Bad Blood" by regularly using them in their performances without a proper license. BRAND NEW (TRACKS) 1. willow 2. champagne problems 3. gold rush 4. tis the damn season 5. tolerate it 6. no body, no crime ft. HAIM 7. happiness 8. dorothea 9. coney island ft. right where you left me D17. When is Taylor Swift’s evermore release date? [21][14] The song is built around an electric guitar riff, and its narrator is revealed to be a character named Dorothea, later in the album. [70] Evermore was included on lists published after December 11, 2020, topping those by USA Today, NJ.com, and Variety critic Chris Willman. [33] The deluxe edition of the album includes two bonus tracks. Evermore (stylized in all lowercase) is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.It was released on December 11, 2020, through Republic Records, less than five months after Swift's eighth studio album, Folklore (2020). [45] Swift's braid has 31 turns, which has been connected with how the album was released two days before her 31st-birthday. [19] "Long Story Short" is a pop-infused indie rock song with a rousing post-chorus hook,[29][33] explosive guitars, strings, crisp beats of both live and programmed drums. [85] Vulture stated that the news of another surprise album from Swift "came as a major shock", as she has been "the industry's most prominent loyalist to the pop-album rollout", who turns her carefully planned releases into "an art of their own". RELEASE DATE : JAN.22 , 2021. [21] Writing for The Guardian, Alexis Petridis thought Evermore continues Swift's departure to alternative rock from mainstream pop, and compared it to her country-to-pop transition in Red (2012); he added that it proves her ability to switch genres easily. Released less than five months after her critically acclaimed eighth studio album, 'folklore' (2020), 'evermore' is a product of Swift's extended collaboration with her 'folklore' co-writer and producer Aaron Dessner. Evermore was a spontaneous product of Swift's extended collaboration with her Folklore co-producer Aaron Dessner, with whom she developed a creative chemistry and could not stop writing songs even after releasing the latter. Once filming was complete, Swift stayed at Long Pond overnight, to record with Dessner and Antonoff. Released 11 December 2020 on Republic. [59] Before their radio impacts, "No Body, No Crime" had reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs upon the album's release, while "Coney Island" peaked at number 12 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. According to the court documents submitted by the park, the park's visitors enquired the staff about whether the album was a collaboration between Swift and the park, and that on the day Evermore was announced (December 10, 2020), the traffic on the park's official website surged by 330.4% in comparison to the previous day, affecting the park's "Google footprint". To put it plainly, we just couldn't stop writing songs. [119] In New Zealand, the album launched atop the Top40 Albums chart, while its tracks "Willow", "Champagne Problems", "No Body, No Crime" and "Gold Rush" charted at numbers 3, 24, 29 and 34 on Top40 Singles chart, respectively. [99] When Evermore climbed back to the top spot for its third week atop the Billboard 200, it marked the 51st chart-topping week of Swift's career, extending her record as the female artist with the most weeks at number one in the chart's history and tying her with Michael Jackson for the fourth-most weeks overall. With the "Willow" music video arriving at midnight as well, it's high time to be a Swiftie. In making it, I felt less like I was departing and more like I was returning. [39][40], Following the lush, ghostly, woodland aesthetic of Folklore, Evermore takes upon a wintry theme, extending as a yuletide sequel of the former's cottagecore. Billboard cited the sister albums as the most notable examples for how the COVID-19 pandemic veered music in 2020, and forced artists to amend their creative process, which in turn led their works to major success. [27], "Closure", the fourteenth track, is Swift's kiss-off to its subject,[17] a reply to their self-serving request,[11] fake niceties,[29] and pretentious amity. [29] The song depicts suburban nostalgia[11] and recollects a couple's memories in Coney Island, New York City;[29] Swift's melodious vocals counterpoint Berninger's mumbled baritone. Sku: 2613341. In her "Folklore" bonus track, "The Lakes," she references the Lake Poets from early-19th-century England. In a Billboard statement, Swift's spokesperson called the suit "frivolous" and disputed its "true intent", highlighting a Utah Business report, according to which, the park's founder and CEO Ken Bretschneider "has had at least five lawsuits filed against him and the Evermore group by major construction companies, claiming they are owed between $28,000 and $400,000 in construction, mechanic and landscaping fees. [26], As an extension of its predecessor, Evermore is an intimate album[27] heavily rooted in elaborate first-person storytelling from third-person perspectives,[19] and their character studies. Release Date: January 7, 2021. Qty Available: 1. Dessner and his twin brother, Bryce Dessner, sent Swift some of the instrumentals they made for their band, the National. [14][22] It sees a female narrator arrive to her hometown Tupelo for holidays, where she encounters her former lover and ends up in bed with him despite knowing the rekindled flame will not lead anywhere. [117][118], "Willow", "Champagne Problems", "Gold Rush" and "No Body, No Crime" entered Singapore's Top-30 Singles chart, with the former reaching number-one. evermore, Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album, was released five months after folklore.It was first announced via social media by Swift sixteen hours prior to release.. [22] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard stated that the album is more progressive and audacious than Folklore, although posing as a sequel at first. The album moved 329,000 units, consisting of 220.49 million on-demand streams and 154,000 pure copies in its first week; it earned the biggest sales week for an album and biggest streaming week for a non-R&B/hip-hop album since her own Folklore. [27] Stereogum labeled the album "observational fiction". evermore consists of 15 songs and 2 bonus tracks, with Haim, The National, and Bon Iver each appearing on one of three songs. Tis the Damn Season 5. [126][127], The park claimed that the title of Swift's album Evermore confuses consumers, and negatively affects the park's searchability. Evermore (stylized in all lowercase) is the ninth studio album by The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. I did a review of evermore on my yt channel would love to know if you guys agree or disagree with my thoughts :) 3. [69] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times felt that the album is Folklore's leftovers and "simply repeats its trick", but picked "Tolerate It", "Gold Rush", "Champagne Problems", "No Body, No Crime" and "Dorothea" as highlights.[15]. Happiness 8. Evermore, an Album by Taylor Swift. He intentionally added "a wintry nostalgia" to most of the music in Evermore, leaning towards the idea that the album manifests fall and winter, as Swift told him about how Folklore feels like spring and summer to her, while Evermore is fall and winter. [14] It ventures deeper inside the world Swift imagined with Folklore,[11] blending facts and fiction. Described by Swift as a "sister record" to Folklore, Evermore is a thematic sequel to its predecessor, both being surprise albums announced hours before launch. Variety compared the double-release to that of the Beatles[90] and U2, especially to the latter releasing Zooropa (1993) during the tour for Achtung Baby (1991),[20] while Rolling Stone dubbed it a "hot streak" reminiscent of Prince in 1987 and David Bowie in 1977. He explained that Evermore explores the complications of adult love more extensively than its predecessor, and flaunts Swift's boldest and richest songwriting. if you don't select this option your items will ship in one go at the last release date. The album reached number one in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, New Zealand, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. "Willow" landed at number one, scoring her seventh number-one single in the US, second number-one hit in 2020, and the third number-one debut of her career. Taylor Swift announced the news … TRACKS. Bonus Material) Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2021 Label: Universal Japan UPC: 4988031420140 Genre: Rock Album Tracks 1. [14] Calling it heartfelt and ruminative, Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph lauded the album's emotional songcraft and unhurried tempo, remarking that its songs are not for stadiums. [99], Despite its availability for only the last two weeks of 2020, Evermore became one of the top 10 best-selling albums of 2020. Swift became the female artist with the most Hot 100 hits in history with 128, regaining the record from Nicki Minaj. It was first announced via social media by Swift sixteen hours prior to release. [19][16] The Daily Telegraph observed that Evermore carries no sense of tempo or urgency, departing from the stadium-suited tempos of Swift's earlier works. [5][9], Vernon was profoundly involved in Evermore more than Folklore. [5], "Marjorie" was an instrumental precursor to "Peace", the fifteenth track on Folklore. Tracklist: willow; champagne problems [Explicit] ... closure; evermore (feat. In spite of releasing Folklore, Swift continued to work remotely with Dessner, who would send her his instrumental tracks, to which she would write the lyrics. [11], "Happiness", the melancholic seventh track, is an ambient[10] post-breakup/divorce[37] ballad[24] with a delicate arrangement of hazy synthesizers, hi-hats, violin, bass,[37] organs,[18] piano and a soaring drone. For Swift, her latest chapter was "different" than anything she's done before, which is why she wasn't ready to close it. Once again, Swift's brilliance blows fans away with her extensive planning of evermore’s release, maintaining a correlation between the two albums’ release dates and matching her birthday. In her "Folklore" bonus track, "The Lakes," she references the Lake Poets from early-19th-century England. Taylor Swift revealed that she will be releasing a new album tonight called "Evermore," a "sister" album to her latest release, "Folklore." Smaller subcontractors who did work on the park have also filed more than 20 construction liens on the Evermore property". I’ve never done this before. Check … if you don't select this option your items will ship in one go at the last release date. Bonus Material) Condition: Format: CD Release Date: 2021 Label: Universal Japan UPC: 4988031420140 Genre: Rock Album Tracks 1. [68], Variety critic Chris Willman praised the album's subliminal production and Swift's agile vocals, and underlined its impressionist style of storytelling that converges only after multiple listens. Swift also broke the record for the shortest gap in Australia and the fastest woman to collect six number-one albums in the UK. More Info: Japanese version of her 2020 studio album includes bonus material plus a bonus DVD. Billboard 200 (Female), The "Dropped Your Hand While Dancing" Chapter EP, The "Forever Is the Sweetest Con" Chapter EP, This page was last edited on 7 March 2021, at 11:16. [29][27][26] The slow-building[22] ballad[35] is guided by muffled notes of piano and tense synth-beats. 17 It’s time to go. I loved the escapism I found in these imaginary/not imaginary tales. Release Date 12 March 2021; Sorry Sold Out; Product code B003340502 Format Compact Disc. The band assembled, Devendorf played the drums, while his brother Scott Devendorf played the bass and pocket piano; Bryce Dessner helped produce the song. evermore, Taylor Swift’s ninth studio album, was released five months after folklore. The lead single "Willow" became Swift's seventh number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100, and her second in 2020 after "Cardigan", making her the first act to simultaneously debut atop both Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts twice. please select “ship as available" during check out if you'd like to receive your products when they're available. [111], In the United Kingdom, Evermore topped the Official Albums Chart for two weeks. [70] NJ.com thanked Swift for making the "miserable year" a little more endurable, and added that no other artist of her stature "created so relentlessly" in 2020. please select “ship as available" during check out if you'd like to receive your products when they're available. Taylor Swift surprised fans when she announced that she will be releasing her ninth album, "Evermore" as a surprise release at midnight on December 11. [26] It channels a stream of consciousness,[33] in which the narrator empathizes with the subject,[24] contemplates the split, and apologizes for losing track of facts, affirming that she will find happiness again. “Evermore” is certain to have a big second week, as well. [16] Its ambiguous lyrics speak of the lowest point in one's life and their realization that the pain will not be permanent, concluding the album with a "this too shall pass" emotion. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart", "6 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now", "Did 2020 Kill the Long, Fancy Pop-Album Rollout for Good? [47] The deluxe album's bonus tracks, "Right Where You Left Me" and "It's Time to Go", which were formerly physical-exclusive, were released to streaming services on January 7, 2021. It was also the biggest sales week for an album since bundles and concert ticket offers stopped factoring. evermore is set to include features from Haim, The National, and Bon Iver, and arrives at midnight EST on Dec. 10. "To put it plainly, we just couldn’t stop writing songs. Calendar + Postcard) (incl. Taylor Swift's evermore tracklist arrived just in time for her 31st birthday, and Swifties are losing it. Swifties are still basking in the beauty of Folklore, Taylor Swift's July 2020 album, but she's got more surprises up her sleeve. He regarded Evermore as a stronger work than Folklore. Rated #540 in the best albums of 2020. Taylor dropped her album in the US at midnight eastern time TODAY (December 11, 2020). Collecting her second number-one album of the year 19 weeks after Folklore, Swift broke the record for the shortest gap between two successive number-one albums, surpassing the 25 weeks between Ariana Grande's Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019). [19] In congruence, American Songwriter designated Folklore as the "archetypal older sister—a careful, yet hopeless romantic" whereas Evermore is the "bold, scrappy younger one", with the latter being a yuletide evolution of the former's sound. No Body, No Crime Ft. 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[128], Adapted from Tidal,[13] Pitchfork,[8] and album liner notes.[129]. [42], Evermore was released on December 11, 2020 (two days before Swift's thirty-first birthday) to digital music and streaming platforms only. [5], Evermore has been described as a sequel, side B, second chapter, or companion record to Folklore. [23] In Tom Hull's opinion, while Swift remains attentive to "production details", Evermore follows Folklore in abandoning "pop glitz" in favor of "straightforward songcraft" due in part to the pandemic shifting "her focus from arenas to your living room. Release Date: 18 December 2020 evermore album deluxe edition CD each deluxe edition CD includes: 15 songs + 2 bonus tracks "right where you left me" and "it's time to go" exclusive deluxe album lyric booklet, including full album lyrics, 6 unique photos and artwork please note … It is an alternative rock, folk-pop and chamber rock album, characterized by wintry arrangements of fingerpicked guitars, soft pianos and sparse strings. The next morning, Swift approached Dessner in his kitchen with "'Tis the Damn Season" which she wrote in the middle of the night, and sang it to him. [27], "Coney Island", the ninth track, is an alternative rock,[14] waltz[16] and indie-folk duet[21] with Matt Berninger of the National. [110] Evermore spent four consecutive weeks at number-one in Australia, tying with Folklore as her second longest-running number one album, behind 1989 (11 weeks at the top). [8][13], Evermore is an alternative rock,[14] chamber rock[15] and folk-pop[16] album with country elements,[17] expanding on its predecessor's minimal,[18] indie-folk[19] sounds;[20] however, Evermore is looser and more experimental in its sonic cadences. So I just kept writing them.". To celebrate Folklore, Dessner casually created an instrumental track "Westerly", named after the location of her Rhode Island home. So I just kept writing them. The poster measures 51 cm / 20 inches in width and and a stunning 70 cm / 27.5 inch in length! Release Date: 28 May 2021. Calendar + Postcard) (incl. [29] The songs generally ruminate[20] themes of forbidden love, romantic neglect, forgiveness, noir,[23] marriage, and infidelity,[30] revolving around a diverse set of characters (like those in Folklore) interconnected throughout the album's tracks, such as embattled couples, scorned friends, and complicated women.