GLOBALRPH MUSICATLASTaylor Swift: Artist Essentials
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First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original album: Fearless
Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Start with the clear narrative arc and the way the arrangement opens up around its refrain.
Annual appearances: 2008 | 2009
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Fearless
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Fearless track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original album: 1989
Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The spare rhythmic setting leaves room for a deliberately theatrical vocal performance.
Annual appearances: 2014 | 2015
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: 1989
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - 1989
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: 1989 track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original album: Red
Original 2012 Red album recording; not the 2021 re-recordings or ten-minute version
MusicAtlas editorial note: The original album recording builds a detailed narrative through changes of scale and emphasis.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2012 Red album recording; not the 2021 re-recordings or ten-minute version
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Red
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Red
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Red track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original album: 1989
Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The clipped rhythms and bright ensemble accents make an immediate, energetic contrast.
Annual appearances: 2014
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: 1989
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - 1989
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: 1989 track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original album: Fearless
Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Listen to the conversational verses turn into a broad, easily remembered chorus.
Annual appearances: 2009 | 2010
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Fearless
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Fearless track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original album: Lover
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The insistent synth pulse and intensifying bridge make this a vivid pop entry point.
Annual appearances: 2019
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2019 (year verified)
Released on Lover in 2019. A later single campaign or chart resurgence does not replace the original year.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Lover
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Lover
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Lover track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: folklore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A softer instrumental palette invites attention to phrasing and the small details in the scene.
Annual appearances: 2020
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: folklore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - folklore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: folklore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original album: Midnights
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The steady electronic pulse sets off a vocal that shifts between confession and dry humor.
Annual appearances: 2022 | 2023
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Midnights
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Midnights
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Midnights track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original album: 1989
Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The tight guitar-synth pattern and measured phrasing make the arrangement feel unusually sleek.
Annual appearances: 2015
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: 1989
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - 1989
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: 1989 track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original album: Speak Now
Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Let the gradual build carry the song from tentative opening into a full-band sweep.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Speak Now
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Speak Now
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Speak Now track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2006 (year verified)
Original album: Taylor Swift
Original 2006 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A nimble early performance that makes its central idea feel like an overheard conversation.
Annual appearances: 2007 | 2008
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2006 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2006 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Taylor Swift
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Taylor Swift track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2006 (year verified)
Original album: Taylor Swift
Original 2006 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The relaxed pace and specific details provide a quieter view of the early songwriting.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2006 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2006 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Taylor Swift
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Taylor Swift track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original album: Fearless
Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The restrained accompaniment keeps the focus on the vocal's changing level of certainty.
Annual appearances: 2009
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Fearless
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Fearless track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original album: Fearless
Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A patient narrative song whose later perspective gently reframes its opening scenes.
Annual appearances: 2009
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Fearless
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Fearless track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original album: Fearless
Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The buoyant rhythm and rising melody make a useful companion to the early story songs.
Annual appearances: 2010
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2008 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2008 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Fearless
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Fearless track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original album: Speak Now
Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The measured vocal and widening chorus give the song a reflective, carefully paced shape.
Annual appearances: 2011
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Speak Now
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Speak Now
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Speak Now track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original album: Speak Now
Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Bright acoustic textures and a brisk refrain turn a pointed lyric into a lively performance.
Annual appearances: 2011
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Speak Now
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Speak Now
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Speak Now track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original album: Speak Now
Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The guitar-led energy offers an accessible bridge between early country-pop and larger arena arrangements.
Annual appearances: 2011
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2010 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2010 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Speak Now
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Speak Now
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Speak Now track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original album: Red
Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A broad, driving band sound gives this album opener room to unfold.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Red
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Red
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Red track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original album: Red
Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Listen for the contrast between quick, image-heavy verses and the simpler force of the refrain.
Annual appearances: 2012
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Red
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Red
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Red track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original album: Red
Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The sharp production changes make the song's emotional turns audible in the arrangement.
Annual appearances: 2013
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Red
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Red
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Red track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original album: Red
Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Spoken asides and clipped phrasing keep this break-up song playful and propulsive.
Annual appearances: 2012
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2012 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2012 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Red
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Red
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Red track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original album: 1989
Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A hazy setting and elongated melody offer a softer side of the studio-pop sound.
Annual appearances: 2014 | 2015 | 2016
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: 1989
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - 1989
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: 1989 track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original album: 1989
Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The delicate rhythmic details make this a rewarding quieter point in the first twenty-five.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2014 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2014 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: 1989
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - 1989
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: 1989 track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original album: reputation
Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The lightly processed voice and spacious beat give uncertainty an intimate setting.
Annual appearances: 2018
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: reputation
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - reputation
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: reputation track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original album: reputation
Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A fast-moving narrative and bright synth momentum make a strong next album-track discovery.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: reputation
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - reputation
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: reputation track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original album: reputation
Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The slow-burning build brings a heavier vocal and production texture into the route.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: reputation
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - reputation
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: reputation track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original album: reputation
Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The deliberately spare refrain and abrupt changes of character reward attention to the performance.
Annual appearances: 2017
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2017 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original 2017 studio recording; not a Taylor's Version re-recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: reputation
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - reputation
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: reputation track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original album: Lover
Original solo studio recording; not the Shawn Mendes remix
MusicAtlas editorial note: The swaying pulse and warm instrumental space make an inviting, unhurried pause.
Annual appearances: 2019
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original solo studio recording; not the Shawn Mendes remix
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Lover
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Lover
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Lover track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original album: Lover
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Listen to the accumulating tension in an arrangement that keeps delaying a conventional release.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Lover
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Lover
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Lover track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original album: Lover
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The detailed setting and long melodic lines turn a place name into the song's anchor.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Lover
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Lover
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Lover track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original album: Lover
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A patient, gradually brightening arrangement makes a gentle transition toward the quieter records.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2019 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Lover
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Lover
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Lover track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift featuring Bon Iver
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: folklore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The two contrasting voices reveal different readings of the same conversation.
Annual appearances: 2020 | 2021
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift featuring Bon Iver
Role in this collection: Primary artist with featured guest Bon Iver
Original album: folklore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - folklore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: folklore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: folklore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The soft instrumental wash and surging refrain give this memory-like narrative its motion.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: folklore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - folklore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: folklore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: folklore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The restrained beginning makes the later weight of the voices and percussion especially effective.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: folklore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - folklore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: folklore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: folklore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The conversational storytelling and acoustic textures offer a direct route into the album's characters.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: folklore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - folklore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: folklore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: folklore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: An easy piano pulse supports a vocal that balances warmth with a sense of distance.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: folklore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - folklore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: folklore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: evermore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The curling guitar pattern gives the melody an inviting, circular movement.
Annual appearances: 2020 | 2021
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: evermore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - evermore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: evermore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: evermore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The exposed piano setting lets small narrative details land before the final emotional turn.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: evermore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - evermore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: evermore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: evermore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The shifts between floating introduction and quick-moving verses make this a vivid compact piece.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: evermore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - evermore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: evermore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: evermore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The unsettled pulse and restrained performance turn repetition into a source of tension.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: evermore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - evermore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: evermore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift featuring Bon Iver
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original album: evermore
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Follow the duet through its contrasting sections and back toward its quiet resolution.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2020 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift featuring Bon Iver
Role in this collection: Primary artist with featured guest Bon Iver
Original album: evermore
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - evermore
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: evermore track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original album: Midnights
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The bass-heavy pulse and layered vocal haze establish a distinct late-night atmosphere.
Annual appearances: 2023
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Midnights
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Midnights
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Midnights track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original album: Midnights
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A low, measured delivery gives the dense imagery an unusually close-up feel.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Midnights
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Midnights
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Midnights track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original album: Midnights
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The restrained opening steadily gathers momentum toward a more forceful final passage.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Midnights
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Midnights
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Midnights track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original album: Midnights (3am Edition)
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The restless rhythm and intensifying vocal make this a substantial deeper selection.
Beyond the yearly listsRelease evidence and recording details
First released: 2022 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Midnights (3am Edition)
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - Midnights (3am Edition)
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: Midnights (3am Edition) track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2024 (year verified)
Original album: The Tortured Poets Department
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The cool duet texture and steady pulse offer a restrained opening into the later material.
Annual appearances: 2024
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2024 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
Role in this collection: Primary artist with featured guest Post Malone
Original album: The Tortured Poets Department
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: The Tortured Poets Department track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2024 (year verified)
Original album: The Tortured Poets Department
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The sparkling rhythmic surface creates a useful tension with the vocal's tightly pressed delivery.
Annual appearances: 2024
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2024 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: The Tortured Poets Department
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: The Tortured Poets Department track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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First released: 2024 (year verified)
Original album: The Tortured Poets Department
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The rounded band sound and expansive refrain provide a warmer contrast within the later catalog.
Annual appearances: 2024
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2024 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: The Tortured Poets Department
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: The Tortured Poets Department track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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orderTaylor Swift
First released: 2025 (year verified)
Original album: The Life of a Showgirl
Original studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: A later pop chapter to compare with the opening selections for changes in phrasing and arrangement.
Annual appearances: 2025
Release evidence and recording details
First released: 2025 (year verified)
Original released recording year, supported by album and track metadata. Pre-album singles retain the same year; later re-recordings are separate.
Recording: Original studio recording
Credit: Taylor Swift
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: The Life of a Showgirl
Apple Music: Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl
Authorized catalog identifies the original album/song edition and release year. Later re-recordings, radio specials and expanded editions are not substituted for the selected recording. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Apple catalog: The Life of a Showgirl track metadata
Public distributor catalog response identifies individual track, artist credit and releaseDate. Used at year precision after original-version review, not as proof of an exact first-release day. | Reviewed 2026-10-17