5.2
Avg Score
56
Opinions
#50,887
All Time
15
Tracks
“On her 12th studio album, Swift hits all her marks — from new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling”
“On her 12th studio album, Swift hits all her marks — from new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling”
“Despite the backup dancer aesthetic, the songs center life as a superstar”
“Given Max Martin’s track record in the studio with Taylor Swift, her 12th album rings a tad disappointing. Even so, it delivers on the promise of a punchier pop album and more than justifies its existence with crisp production and unexpected melodies—if you can stomach the lyrics that range from oddball to cringe.”
“magical when the songwriter just lets herself be”
“A dozen albums in, Taylor Swift’s never been bigger—and her music’s never been less compelling.”
“To me the albums feels a bit sarcastic and unclear, it’s almost like it’s too bright that it becomes shallow but there’s also something hidden and I think that’s what she meant about being behind the curtains, her persona as a showgirl is mainly narratively revolved around heartbreak, yk, and it’s actually more of a thematic album then a confessional one, and u don’t really think of Taylor as this showgirl, and i actually do kind of see some merit in showgirl, ruin the friendship for example, it feel like a return to form with her country roots, shes like this showgirl that accomplishes almost everything shes ever dreamed of, like seeing that part of herself thats still connected to something so long ago, its like this about kind of moving in life but theres this really abrupt unexpected thing that ties u back to that, its like this sudden feeling of nostalgia or something that actually meant so much to her thats dying, and the story of that song, it being actually like this guy she really liked, the album really feels like a career study album, its kind of up and down and a biy messy, its not about being the showgirl, its like almost trying to escape it, its not doing anything for the charts kind of, i do feel like its a bit intentionally bad, like she definitely knows its not her best, but still putting out something she loves, like something that stays is gonna be her commitment to doing something she loves of creating, and its also a bit about that, and theres a bit of kinda of giving the crown away in the life of a showgirl title track, its like being the showgirl has kind of taken bits away from her giving confessions and the meaning of it, with being the showgirl, people have their interpretations and the feeling of saying ur truth doesnt matter anymore, and i think that kind of reflects the vague writing, and how the album starts going into theme or persona instead of truths and confession, and it could really be a beautiful lead up to maybe a country album on the way, what also this album reminds is um sweet home alabama? its like given the choice of committing to this long career, success, respect, acclaim, and kind of choosing something that actually means a lot to u emotionally that you've left in the past, it also reminds me of Halle berry’s razie win, yk she has that Oscar win in the back, and sometimes there’s nothing wrong with trying something different and failing as long as u still love what u do, which actually explains the sarcasm of the album, there’s also a bit of Madonna bedtime stories in there, yk giving the public what they asked for and it’s also kind of mocking them, they’re both performing and telling like this hidden story message and it’s more about spectacle and it’s so opposite of confessing it through writing but still kinda is, and I think everyone being too dramatic about this, yall are obsessed with the idea of artist losing their touch just cuz they don’t give u what u want, her reputation some might say and she doesn’t even care about it anymore I think”
“Going into The Life Of A Showgirl, I was ready to be swept away. I’ve followed Taylor Swift through every era — the country diaries, the synth-pop glow-ups, the indie-folk detours — so an album built around the spectacle and loneliness of performance felt like it had huge potential. There are moments where it really shines. A few tracks capture that backstage vulnerability perfectly. The quiet before the curtain rises, the pressure to smile through heartbreak. Lyrically, she’s still sharp, still able to land a line that makes you pause and rewind. And as a fan, I love when she pulls back the curtain on fame and identity. But as a full body of work, it doesn’t always stick the landing. Some songs feel more concept-driven than emotionally lived-in, and a few hooks don’t hit as hard as we know she’s capable of. It’s polished and maybe a little too polished and at times I missed the rawness that made past albums feel immediate and personal. Still, even a mid-tier Taylor project has standout songwriting and replay value. The Life Of A Showgirl might not be her strongest act, but it’s an interesting one and as a fan, I’ll always show up for the next curtain call.”
“i’ve been a fan of taylor swift since… 2009? and i have to say… not her best work. i really only liked the fate of ophelia, but even that one seemed generic. also i was expecting the ups and downs of fame, of being a “showgirl” and i didn’t feel any of that. i did like the production in comparison to her last album, and i appreciated the shortness, but it’s a one and done for me.”
“Lo que pudo haber sido la construcción de un cabaret a través de trompetas, saxofones y los ecos sonoros de los espectáculos de los años 60, termina derrumbándose bajo el fetiche de la monotonía de una artista que no logra comprender la relación entre concepto y sonido, cayendo en arreglos repetitivos y tramas que resultan incómodas y poco justificadas para su edad”
“1. The Fate Of Ophelia - 5 2. Elizabeth Taylor - 5 3. Opalite - 5 4. Father Figure - 5 5. Eldest Daughter - 5 6. Ruin The Friendship - 5 7. Actually Romantic - 4.50 8. Wi$h Li$t - 5 9. Wood - 5 10. CANCELLED! - 5 11. Honey - 4.50 12. The Life Of a Showgirl - 4.50 Total - 4.87 GOLDEN 5: - The Fate Of Ophelia - Opalite - Father Figure - Wi$h Li$t - Wood”
“So honestly when I first listened to it I was like alright let me get used to it first before I make a rating cause thats how I go with all new releases so when I started listening to it daily I was like I love it obviously we haven’t had a new pop album in ages from swift but honestly I really hope this isn’t her last.”
“Did Max Martin or Shellback even try? No but fr there are a couple bangers on this one, mostly mid. Some of the most boring tracks from Taylor in a while, genuinely bad writing at times too. Favs: The Fate of Ophelia, Opalite Not good: Ruin The Friendship, Actually Romantic, CANCELLED!, Honey”
“On dirait que c’est généré par une ia, le concept de showgirl est inexistant. Le photoshoot était incroyable on s’attendait tous à mieux.”
