The Eras: A Decade Revisited
Take a quick rewind through every era of Taylor Swift’s music — from country curls to indie folklore and pop anthems. This page is your mini time capsule to revisit each album, relive the iconic moments, and celebrate how Taylor’s sound (and ours) keeps evolving through the decades. Pick an era. Press play. Repeat forever.
The Eras:
A Decade Revisited
Take a quick rewind through every era of Taylor Swift’s music — from country curls to indie folklore and pop anthems. This page is your mini time capsule to revisit each album, relive the iconic moments, and celebrate how Taylor’s sound (and ours) keeps evolving through the decades. Pick an era. Press play. Repeat forever.
The Tortured Poets Department
The Tortured Poets Department is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on April 19, 2024, the album was crafted during her 2023 Eras Tour, drawing on the intense media spotlight surrounding her life. Just two hours after its debut, Swift expanded it into a double album titled The Anthology, adding a second volume of songs that deepened its raw emotion, confessional storytelling, and poetic, restless spirit.
1989 (Taylor's Version
1989 (Taylor's Version) is the fourth re-recorded album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 27, 2023, by Republic Records, as part of Swift's re-recording project following the 2019 dispute over the master recordings of her back catalog. The album is a re-recording of Swift's fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). She announced the re-recording at the final Los Angeles show of her sixth concert tour, the Eras Tour, on August 9, 2023.
Speak Now (Taylor's Version
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is the third re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on July 7, 2023, by Republic Records, it’s part of her mission to reclaim full ownership after her 2019 dispute over the master rights to her original albums. This version revisits and reimagines her beloved 2010 studio album Speak Now, adding newly recorded vault tracks. She announced it live at her first Nashville Eras Tour stop on May 5, 2023.
Midnights
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is the third re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on July 7, 2023, by Republic Records, it’s part of her mission to reclaim full ownership after her 2019 dispute over the master rights to her original albums. This version revisits and reimagines her beloved 2010 studio album Speak Now, adding newly recorded vault tracks. She announced it live at her first Nashville Eras Tour stop on May 5, 2023.
Lover
Lover is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on August 23, 2019, by Republic Records. Lover marks her first album after leaving Big Machine Records, a move that sparked a highly publicized dispute over the ownership of her earlier master recordings. The album embraces bright, romantic themes and pop sensibilities, celebrating love in all its forms while showcasing Swift’s renewed artistic freedom and her evolution as a songwriter.
reputation
reputation is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on November 10, 2017, by Big Machine Records. Swift conceived the album in response to intense media scrutiny and public controversies that tarnished her once-wholesome “America’s Sweetheart” image. reputation blends pop, electropop, and darker synth sounds, exploring themes of fame, revenge, romance, and reclaiming power through a sharper, bolder voice.
1989
1989 is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on October 27, 2014, the album takes its name from Swift’s birth year, symbolizing her artistic rebirth and bold transformation from country to full pop. Inspired by the sounds and fashion of 1980s synth-pop, 1989 redefined her image and cemented her place in global pop culture, exploring freedom, reinvention, independence, and the power to own her story.
RED
Red is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on October 22, 2012, the album marked a turning point in her sound, blending country roots with bold pop influences. Swift described Red as a breakup album capturing the messy, passionate emotions of love and loss. It became her final album promoted as country, bridging her transition into mainstream pop and showcasing her growth as a fearless storyteller.
Speak Now
Speak Now is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on October 25, 2010, the album was written entirely by Swift while touring in 2009–2010, capturing her reflections on the shift from adolescence to adulthood. Speak Now blends country-pop and confessional songwriting, featuring songs about love, heartbreak, and personal growth. It showcases Swift’s lyrical storytelling and her determination to tell her story in her own words. fearless storyteller.
Fearless
Fearless is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released in North America on November 11, 2008, and worldwide on March 9, 2009, the album showcases Swift’s early songwriting talent and country-pop sound. She wrote most of Fearless while touring in 2007–2008 and co-produced it with Nathan Chapman. The album explores themes of young love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, marking her rise as a defining voice of her generation.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released in North America on October 24, 2006, and reissued several times through 2007–2008, the album introduced Swift’s country-pop sound to the world. Inspired by her teenage perspective, the songs explore love, friendship, and insecurity with honest storytelling. The album laid the foundation for Swift’s rise as a relatable and fearless young songwriter.
RED (Taylor's Version)
Red (Taylor's Version) is the second re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on November 12, 2021, by Republic Records, it is part of Swift's re-recording initiative following her 2019 dispute over the ownership of her master recordings. The album revisits and reimagines her fourth studio album, Red (2012), featuring updated vocals, production enhancements, and previously unreleased tracks that deepen its emotional and musical impact.
Fearless (Taylor's Version)
Fearless (Taylor's Version) is the first re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on April 9, 2021, by Republic Records, it is part of Swift's re-recording project initiated after her 2019 dispute over the ownership of her master recordings. The album revisits her second studio album, Fearless (2008), featuring updated vocals, refined production, and additional tracks that offer deeper insight into her artistic evolution and storytelling.
evermore
evermore is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was surprise-released on December 11, 2020, by Republic Records. Swift envisioned Evermore as a “sister record” to its predecessor, Folklore, which had been released in July 2020. She recorded the album primarily with Aaron Dessner at his Long Pond Studio in the Hudson Valley, crafting a collection of introspective songs that blend indie folk, alternative rock, and poetic storytelling.
folklore
𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑘𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒 is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Surprise-released on July 24, 2020, by Republic Records, it was written during quarantine in 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The album explores escapism, nostalgia, and romanticism. Swift recorded vocals at home in Los Angeles and worked virtually with Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, who produced from the Hudson Valley and New York City.
The Tortured Poets Department
The Tortured Poets Department is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on April 19, 2024, the album was crafted during her 2023 Eras Tour, drawing on the intense media spotlight surrounding her life. Just two hours after its debut, Swift expanded it into a double album titled The Anthology, adding a second volume of songs that deepened its raw emotion, confessional storytelling, and poetic, restless spirit.
1989 (Taylor's Version
1989 (Taylor's Version) is the fourth re-recorded album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 27, 2023, by Republic Records, as part of Swift's re-recording project following the 2019 dispute over the master recordings of her back catalog. The album is a re-recording of Swift's fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). She announced the re-recording at the final Los Angeles show of her sixth concert tour, the Eras Tour, on August 9, 2023.
Speak Now (Taylor's Version
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is the third re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on July 7, 2023, by Republic Records, it’s part of her mission to reclaim full ownership after her 2019 dispute over the master rights to her original albums. This version revisits and reimagines her beloved 2010 studio album Speak Now, adding newly recorded vault tracks. She announced it live at her first Nashville Eras Tour stop on May 5, 2023.
Midnights
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is the third re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on July 7, 2023, by Republic Records, it’s part of her mission to reclaim full ownership after her 2019 dispute over the master rights to her original albums. This version revisits and reimagines her beloved 2010 studio album Speak Now, adding newly recorded vault tracks. She announced it live at her first Nashville Eras Tour stop on May 5, 2023.
Lover
Lover is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on August 23, 2019, by Republic Records. Lover marks her first album after leaving Big Machine Records, a move that sparked a highly publicized dispute over the ownership of her earlier master recordings. The album embraces bright, romantic themes and pop sensibilities, celebrating love in all its forms while showcasing Swift’s renewed artistic freedom and her evolution as a songwriter.
reputation
reputation is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on November 10, 2017, by Big Machine Records. Swift conceived the album in response to intense media scrutiny and public controversies that tarnished her once-wholesome “America’s Sweetheart” image. reputation blends pop, electropop, and darker synth sounds, exploring themes of fame, revenge, romance, and reclaiming power through a sharper, bolder voice.
1989
1989 is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on October 27, 2014, the album takes its name from Swift’s birth year, symbolizing her artistic rebirth and bold transformation from country to full pop. Inspired by the sounds and fashion of 1980s synth-pop, 1989 redefined her image and cemented her place in global pop culture, exploring freedom, reinvention, independence, and the power to own her story.
RED
Red is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on October 22, 2012, the album marked a turning point in her sound, blending country roots with bold pop influences. Swift described Red as a breakup album capturing the messy, passionate emotions of love and loss. It became her final album promoted as country, bridging her transition into mainstream pop and showcasing her growth as a fearless storyteller.
Speak Now
Speak Now is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on October 25, 2010, the album was written entirely by Swift while touring in 2009–2010, capturing her reflections on the shift from adolescence to adulthood. Speak Now blends country-pop and confessional songwriting, featuring songs about love, heartbreak, and personal growth. It showcases Swift’s lyrical storytelling and her determination to tell her story in her own words. fearless storyteller.
Fearless
Fearless is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released in North America on November 11, 2008, and worldwide on March 9, 2009, the album showcases Swift’s early songwriting talent and country-pop sound. She wrote most of Fearless while touring in 2007–2008 and co-produced it with Nathan Chapman. The album explores themes of young love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, marking her rise as a defining voice of her generation.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released in North America on October 24, 2006, and reissued several times through 2007–2008, the album introduced Swift’s country-pop sound to the world. Inspired by her teenage perspective, the songs explore love, friendship, and insecurity with honest storytelling. The album laid the foundation for Swift’s rise as a relatable and fearless young songwriter.
RED (Taylor's Version)
Red (Taylor's Version) is the second re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on November 12, 2021, by Republic Records, it is part of Swift's re-recording initiative following her 2019 dispute over the ownership of her master recordings. The album revisits and reimagines her fourth studio album, Red (2012), featuring updated vocals, production enhancements, and previously unreleased tracks that deepen its emotional and musical impact.
Fearless (Taylor's Version)
Fearless (Taylor's Version) is the first re-recorded album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Released on April 9, 2021, by Republic Records, it is part of Swift's re-recording project initiated after her 2019 dispute over the ownership of her master recordings. The album revisits her second studio album, Fearless (2008), featuring updated vocals, refined production, and additional tracks that offer deeper insight into her artistic evolution and storytelling.
evermore
evermore is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was surprise-released on December 11, 2020, by Republic Records. Swift envisioned Evermore as a “sister record” to its predecessor, Folklore, which had been released in July 2020. She recorded the album primarily with Aaron Dessner at his Long Pond Studio in the Hudson Valley, crafting a collection of introspective songs that blend indie folk, alternative rock, and poetic storytelling.
folklore
𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑘𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒 is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Surprise-released on July 24, 2020, by Republic Records, it was written during quarantine in 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The album explores escapism, nostalgia, and romanticism. Swift recorded vocals at home in Los Angeles and worked virtually with Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, who produced from the Hudson Valley and New York City.