Do not fear if you were unable to grab tickets for Taylor Swift’s infamous Eras Tour in November that broke the internet. To the dismay of countless fans worldwide, Ticketmaster, the site responsible for selling Swift’s tour tickets, crashed. Ticketmaster is now facing a handful of lawsuits targeting its alleged monopoly on ticket sales. Despite tears streaming down your face for an hour or thirteen, you can still entertain yourself with reruns of her performances on YouTube. Below is a list below with the perfect album to blare in your room for each season.
Winter: December – March
Are you ready for it…In honor of the new year, new you, and new beginnings, “Reputation” is the album for winter. Kick off the year with “New Year’s Day” and then turn a corner and start your resolutions with the upbeat edgy songs that fill Swift’s fiery album that broke records for the best-selling album by a female artist, selling 4.5 million copies. While this album is widely known as a darker one, Swift still incorporates a handful of love songs with a twist that will fulfill the wishes of all Valentine’s Day lovers, whether single or taken.
Spring: April – May
When you have those “nearly summer” jitters and just cannot sit still, blast “Fearless” on your way to school, in the shower, and even in your earbuds during a free period. This classic album tells a story of the conflicting feelings of simultaneously being angry with someone but desperately needing, an unfortunate experience many high school students feel during these awkward, sluggish months. Everyone is annoyed that time seems to be moving in slow motion, with summer just around the corner. But Fearless is also perfect for cherishing the last few months in school with your best friends.
Summer: June – August
Finally, the days everyone has been waiting for since the start of school are here. “1989,” Swift’s hit pop album she named after her birth year, symbolizes the rebirth of her new image and new era, which is often the case for many during the summer. Everyone’s mentality towards life changes as soon as they hand in their last exam and officially begin summer break: endless days soaking up the sun, beach trips with your friends, and seemingly unlimited time to hang out with loved ones. You can finally shake off the stress school caused. So, roll the windows down, drive to the beach, and scream your favorite “1989” track with your friends.
Fall: September – November
As you grapple with the loss of summer and your tan fades away, Swift’s album “Red” will be there to help you navigate the first few months of school. The collective excitement for the new school year, mixed with the grief of summertime’s end, needs an album filled with intense emotion. “Red” will accompany you in this “miserable and magical” time of year that is the back-to-school season. So, annoy Mr. Bianco with incessant humming and singing of “Red” to remember your summertime memories “All Too Well.”
Even if you will be viewing Ms. Swift from a screen, I hope you will have 2023 filled with all of these albums and many others. And to those of you who will be lucky enough to squeeze into one of her 52 shows starting March 17: I am not sure you are ready for it.
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