For this year's reviews of the album of the year nominees, I simplified my grading. I grade each song (not any interludes or preludes) out of 10, coming up with a final score out of 100.
"Evermore" - Taylor Swift
(All Rights to Republic Records)
1) "Willow"
With a solid instrumental backing, this is a fantastic start to the album; "I'm like the water when your ship rolled in that night. Rough on the surface, but you cut through like a knife".
2) "champagne problems"
This is about a turned down proposal; "bustling crowds or silent sleepers, you're not sure which is worse because I dropped your hand while dancing, left you out there standing crestfallen on the landing". She really paints a picture lyrically.
3) "Gold Rush"
Depicting jealousy, she dreams about what her life would be like with this person; "I don't like that anyone would die to feel your touch".
4) "'tis the damn season"
The chorus is well-paced; "The holidays linger like bad perfume, you can run only so far".
5) "Tolerate It"
Lyrically heartbreaking, she struggles of wanting love from someone not paying attention; "If it's all in my head, tell me now. Tell me I've got it wrong somehow. I know my love should be celebrated, but you tolerate it".
6) "no body, no crime" (ft/ HAIM)
This is a country take on an imaginative true crime story about being cheated on by a husband.
7) "happiness"
This deals with moving on from a relationship while acknowledging the parts of joy that was in it; "There'll be happiness after you, but there was happiness because of you".
8) "dorothea"
Following the narrative from " 'tis the damn season ", compared to the rest of the album up 'til now something feels slightly off with this track.
9) "coney island" (ft/ The National)
A well balanced duet on the loss & nostalgia of a past relationship; "gift-wrapped suburban dream".
10) "ivy"
This is about a married woman falling in love, leading to an affair; "your touch brought forth an incandescent glow. Tarnished, but so grand".
11) "Cowboy like me"
With a dreamy feel, this is about swindlers falling in love; "Forever is the sweetest con".
12) "long story short"
This is about her public demonization, and coming through to the other side.
13) "marjorie"
An ode to her late grandmother; "the autumn chill that wakes me up, you loved the amber skies so much".
14) "closure"
Starting off with a wild drum sequence, this deals with her moving on from a friendship; "Don't treat me like some situation that needs to be handled.....I know I'm just a wrinkle in your life now".
15) "evermore" (ft/ Bon Iver)
This details her personal journey with regards to her mental health; "Staring out an open window catching my death. And I couldn't be sure, I had a feeling so peculiar that this pain would be for Evermore". A therapeutic closing to the album.
Along with "Folklore", this is a nice 1-2 combo for Taylor Swift. I wouldn't have been at all shocked if Taylor had enough for a 3rd album coming off that initial writing session. I can't wait to see where Taylor goes from here. (95)
Olivia Rodrigo "Sour" - 100
Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" - 97
Taylor Swift "Evermore" - 95
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga "Love For Sale" - 94.58
Jon Batiste "We Are" - 94.54
Lil Nas X "Montero" - 85
H.E.R "Back Of My Mind" - 78
Justin Bieber "Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)" - 65
Kanye West "Donda" - 61
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