CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Fearless (2008 Big Machine)
Tracks: 13
Artist website: http://www.taylorswift.com
OVERVIEW:
This is country pop teenage sensation Taylor Swift’s second full length. Forget her age for a second and just listen, this album is solid. Very polished and very well put together.
We had no idea what to expect when we started to listen to this album, but we were won over right from the start. Now the question is if she can hold on to this career despite her young age and actually stand the test of time. We think she will surely be one of the biggest Country stars of the 21st Century.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Fearless, You Belong with Me, Tell Me Why
PLAY BY PLAY
Track 1 – Fearless
Very strong opening track.
Track 2 – Fifteen
Cool track.
Track 3 – Love Story
Not bad. A bit too repetitive.
Track 4 – Hey Stephen
Cool track.
Track 5 – White Horse
Not bad.
Track 6 – You Belong with Me
Average song but fantastic arrangement.
Track 7 – Breathe (featuring Colbie Caillat)
Sweet track.
Track 8 – Tell Me Why
This is stellar!
Track 9 – You’re Not Sorry
Good.
Track 10 – The Way I Loved You
This reminds me of another pop song by another artist a few years ago.
Track 11 – Forever & Always
Definitely more modern pop than modern country. Very good guitar solo!
Track 12 – The Best Day
Not bad.
Track 13 – Change
Not bad.