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HokieAl
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what's interesting in the replies is how people talk about other stuff

I read your post as focused on the actual music. Are the songs good, can she sing, do you like the lyrics and sound? And that's part of what is interesting about the whole Swiftie movement. The concerts, and personal life, and videos, and backstories, etc. are all mixed together with the actual songs when people talk about her. I like that she has a lot of girl power kind of messages for my girls. But forgetting all that and just listening to the music, she has some good songs that I like. She has some very boring songs. And she is definitely not the most talented vocalist. I'd say she is an upgraded Madonna with better vocals and a focus on relationships/self awareness (vs. Madonna and fun/sex). My wife will probably like TS forever. My girls will probably outgrow her when they get to college in 8-10 years.
Posted: 01/12/2024 at 05:41 PM ET
(In response to this post by jdkhokie)

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Last Saturday my daughter and I had take a long drive up to Virginia.
jdkhokie • 01/12/24 01:26 PM ET
I live under a rock...there may be three Taylor Swift songs I recognize.
MP4VT2004 • 01/12/24 06:18 PM ET
Same. I remember that one about she wears high heels... 'bout it.**
`lag • 01/13/24 01:25 PM ET
I spend $600 to see the Stones about 4 years ago**
Galenahokie • 01/13/24 09:22 AM ET
You're up to that many? I think I'm at one.**
Nortazhokie • 01/12/24 07:51 PM ET
Not the only oddball here, I'm right there with you **
coshokie • 01/12/24 06:32 PM ET
what's interesting in the replies is how people talk about other stuff ◄
HokieAl • 01/12/24 05:41 PM ET
Taylor Swift had one job to do. ONE job!
great2bahokie • 01/12/24 03:52 PM ET
Her country stuff wasn't bad. I"m not a big fan of her pop stuff. But, I am
RhinoVT • 01/12/24 03:21 PM ET
My 12 yo is a total Swiftie- I imagine one day she will not feel quite
turkeywinghokie • 01/12/24 03:02 PM ET
Ditto my 40 yo. Not really into her music either but mucho respeto.**
LaneRat • 01/12/24 04:22 PM ET
Same for me.**
EDGEMAN • 01/12/24 04:51 PM ET
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate TIC softball**
pburg_hokie • 01/12/24 02:47 PM ET
dental chair/elevator muzak**
astrohokie • 01/12/24 02:32 PM ET
Nah. Music taste is not an objective truth.
Beerman • 01/12/24 02:17 PM ET
True, but as a grumpy middle aged man
KfgsHokie • 01/12/24 03:06 PM ET
Kinda like Hold Your Hand or Yellow Submarine? ;-)
vthokieq • 01/12/24 03:19 PM ET
At least with Hold Your Hand and Yellow Submarine they were playing
VTHokie2000 • 01/12/24 04:21 PM ET
It's all been down hill since Dylan plugged in, amirite?**
Beerman • 01/12/24 04:37 PM ET
Since my mother is an avid Dylan fan, I'm not sure how to answer that
VTHokie2000 • 01/12/24 04:51 PM ET
I don't think it matters what I think
Beerman • 01/12/24 05:18 PM ET
When it comes to music, I always marched to the beat of my own drum even
VTHokie2000 • 01/12/24 06:23 PM ET
Yup**
vthokieq • 01/12/24 03:01 PM ET
This 48 yo swiftie loves her stuff. I like Styx and the Stones too.**
mvick • 01/12/24 01:59 PM ET
I kinda like her now. **
Stork • 01/12/24 01:53 PM ET
Taylor Swift (IMHO) ...
vt90 • 01/12/24 01:46 PM ET
All the while existing on the scale of importance as a total lightweight.**
PhotoHokieNC • 01/12/24 03:22 PM ET
I agree with all of that, and I'll add that Swift has not...
Spud • 01/12/24 01:58 PM ET
That might...actually be part of her appeal...these things go in cycles and
`lag • 01/12/24 03:46 PM ET
I have a boatton of respect for her as a performer and businesswoman
Tafkam Hokie • 01/12/24 03:44 PM ET
I'll say this...I think she has improved as a vocalist.
vthokieq • 01/12/24 03:55 PM ET
I would agree with this. She has improved ...
vt90 • 01/12/24 04:07 PM ET
Yep. She has not gone 'Britney' :)**
vt90 • 01/12/24 02:00 PM ET
Ambergris is Floating Gold**
VT BronzeBacker • 01/12/24 01:30 PM ET
Also banned in the US. lol**
jdkhokie • 01/12/24 01:48 PM ET