In an unexpected turn that shook the world of music and its fans base, Taylor Swift has managed to recover the original masters of its first six albums, A legal and emotional battle that marked the last years of his career.
The news was confirmed by the singer in Una letter on its website and a post on Instagram. Sources consulted by Rolling Stone magazine revealed that the agreement with Shamrock Holdings – company that had acquired the masters after the sale by Scooter Braun – finally closed in favor of the singer.
The news, without a doubt, represents a symbolic triumph for the interpreter of All Too Well. Since Taylor Swift began his crusade for the control of his music in 2019, his movement has been applauded by artists, critics and fans equally.
The refrabation of their albums under the “Taylor’s version” seal became a global phenomenon, Not only as a commercial strategy, but as a powerful message about artistic autonomy. With the recovery of the original master’s degrees, the artist no longer needs to re -record the rest of her catalog … or at least that is what it seems so far.
The disappointment: “reputation (taylor’s version)” will not arrive
However, what should be a total celebration ended up leaving a bittersweet taste between the swifties. The singer confirmed that there will be no re -record of Reputation (Taylor’s version)the expected album that would close the cycle of its sound reinvention. The only thing he could anticipate is that the unpublished themes could be launched From The Vault.
This decision was received with disappointment in social networks, where thousands of fans expected a new version of topics such as Delicate, what you made me do and Getaway Car.
“It was so specific to that moment of my life. All that need to be understood as I felt intentionally misunderstood … sincerely, it is the only album that I thought could not be improved,” Swift reflected.
According to sources cited by Variety, Swift would have made this decision because Reputation It was the last album produced before the sale of his masters, which implies that the contractual rights of that album would already allow him to use it freely from 2025. “Legally, it was not necessary to re -record it, and artistically, it feels that the album captured what it should capture,” said a member of his team.
A message beyond music
Although the cancellation of Reputation (Taylor’s version) has caused surprise, Many analysts suggest that Swift’s message has already fulfilled its purpose. When he re -records five of his six albums under his own control – his first homonymous album was recorded – Taylor not only regained income, but reformulated the rules of the game for the music industry. His example has been summoned in business courses, entitling and feminism right applied to music.
The gesture of not re -registering Reputation It could also be read as a sign that Swift is ready to leave that era in his life.
It should be remembered that this album was conceived as a dark response to conflicts With Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and the media. Not rebuking it, Taylor could be saying that he no longer needs to return to that chapter.
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