Taylor Swift: 1989 (Taylor’s Version); Why is Taylor Swift re-recording old albums?
Taylor Swift’s fans eagerly tuned in to hear the freshly re-recorded ‘Taylor’s version’ of «1989», one of the most significant albums of her career. Following its overnight release, the immense surge in demand for this new version reportedly caused glitches on several music streaming platforms, according to fans on various social media platforms.
This re-recorded album is the newest addition to a series by Swift, driven by her ambition to regain control over her earlier works. Classics like «Shake It Off» are reintroduced, accompanied by five previously unreleased tracks from that period.
Among new songs, particular attention was drawn by «Is It Over Now?», a song with verses hinting at a former deceitful partner, sparking discussions and guesses about its muse.
Swift's original «1989» release solidified her status as a global music sensation, even bagging the Grammy for Album of the Year.
Why is Taylor Swift re-recording old albums?
The motivation for Taylor's endeavor to rework her previous albums stems from 2019 when entertainment tycoon Scooter Braun acquired the rights to her earlier music pieces. This development was particularly distressing for Swift, who publicly voiced her concerns, describing it as her «worst-case scenario». To add to her dismay, these master recordings were later sold to an investment consortium.
Swift's response to these events has been systematic and strategic. She kickstarted the process of re-recording and re-launching her initial six albums as «Taylor's Versions». By recreating them, Swift ensures her ownership rights to these re-recorded albums under her current recording agreement. The outcome has been nothing short of spectacular, with her initial three re-recorded albums —
