Taylor Swift Delights Fans with Re-Recorded Version of 1989 Album and Unheard Songs

Taylor Swift has delighted fans with a re-recorded version of her best-selling album, 1989, along with five unheard songs from those sessions. The demand to hear “Taylor’s version” caused technical problems on some streaming services, Swifties reported on social media. This is the latest in a string of re-recordings by Swift, who wants to take back ownership of her old material.

Of the extra songs, one called “Slut!” tackles her reputation at the time, while another titled Is It Over Now? includes lyrics about calling an ex-boyfriend a “lying traitor,” leading to speculation about who she’s referring to. The original album turned Swift into a superstar, winning the Grammy Award for album of the year and spawning hits like Shake It Off, Blank Space, and Bad Blood.

Her ongoing project to revisit and reclaim her work started after music mogul Scooter Braun bought the rights to her past recordings in 2019. The latest reconstruction dropped at 05:00 BST on Friday, with eager fans claiming it “broke and crashed Apple Music and Spotify.”

In an accompanying letter to fans, Swift explained her motivation for re-releasing the album, highlighting the slut-shaming she experienced and her desire to take control of her own narrative. The Telegraph praised the new version as an “impeccable remake” with five clever new songs, solidifying Swift’s position as a musical powerhouse.

This release is part of Swift’s campaign to regain control of her work after Braun’s acquisition of her former label. By re-recording her first six albums as “Taylor’s Versions,” Swift now owns the rights to these recordings, ensuring that her musical legacy remains in her hands.