Taylor Swift has entered her 12th era (yes, twelve), and she’s done what only Taylor Swift can do: serve, slay, and school the entire pop industry. Her latest record, 'The Life of a Showgirl', is fast, dramatic, and proof that she’s still the mother of pop music. At this point, she isn’t just running the game. She is the game.

The album is a breezy 42 minutes , which is both a blessing and a curse. Blessing because you can stream the whole thing in one sitting. Curse because, well, it’s over before you’ve even finished your iced latte. You’re happy, you’re sad, you want more. Typical Swiftie behaviour.

And trust Taylor to be annoyingly perfect with the numbers. 12th album. 12 tracks. Mother knows math better than your accountant.

The opener, 'The Fate of Ophelia', feels like a storyboo

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