Despite her young age (twenty-five years old!), Swift has a substantial discography: five albums and countless singles and guest appearances. Needless to say, sorting through her songs is a slightly grueling task. This was particularly true for me, a dedicated Swiftie since 2006. I have followed her evolution from spunky country teen to sophisticated chanteuse, and my emotional investment in her music is high. Goodness knows it took a million years longer than I wanted it to, but I actually managed to finish this list, in spite of my compulsion to change it daily.
So on to the good stuff...
You'll notice a "Best Moment" for each song. Taylor Swift is all about moments -- from the casually beautiful to the monumentally tragic -- and it shows in her craftsmanship. Whether with a clever couplet or expressive delivery, she knows how to take listeners by surprise and turn a good song into a great one or a great one into a classic in a matter of seconds.
One last thing before I get started! I left out the following:
- Songs where Taylor is a featured artist (e.g. Half of My Heart)
- Live covers (e.g. Drops of Jupiter)
- Holiday songs (e.g. Last Christmas)
- Acoustic or remixed versions of her songs
- Songs not available on iTunes
Love her or hate her (for shame!), check out the list and tell me your own Swiftian faves!
