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Posted by: Liаm 9th August 2017, 08:04 PM

ATRL seem to think the lead is dropping on August 18th which is the best we have atm, I'll get the ball rolling with the thread for it *.*

Posted by: JosephStyles 9th August 2017, 08:12 PM

I am so READY

Posted by: Cameron 9th August 2017, 08:22 PM

Yassss please

Posted by: UltraRedLight 10th August 2017, 09:49 PM

HDD have posted this!

In the coming soon section:

"You know who we're talkin' about."


I really think this is gonna come next week now!! <3 <3

Posted by: Jonjo 10th August 2017, 09:56 PM

I'm intrigued by it. PLEASE be as good as something from '1989'!

Posted by: Ryan. 10th August 2017, 10:01 PM

While the media coverage is limited, she is getting good press from the way she is handling herself in this trial. Seems like the perfect moment for a triumphant return to music as soon as the trial comes to an end over the weekend.

Posted by: Liаm 15th August 2017, 01:52 AM

Looks like August 25th if ATRL are to be believed It'd make sense with Justin releasing on Thursday so they don't clash lmao, plus it's just after the trial as Ryan said so seems a perfect time and it's her usual period to release!

Posted by: Jack 15th August 2017, 12:33 PM

I *think* it could knock Justin off the top spot if it's a strong lead single tbh. I think she is pretty much the only solo female artist alongside Adele and Rihanna who could do that.

Posted by: Swiftie💕 18th August 2017, 12:58 PM

I really hope it's soon, I'm impatient!! I MISS HER

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 19th August 2017, 02:14 AM

It's expected to come out next Friday. Apparently, the music video will be too.

Posted by: Liаm 19th August 2017, 02:48 AM

Omg YAAAAAAASSS, I expected that tbh, shame w have to wait a whole week from now but IT IS COMING

Posted by: mdh 19th August 2017, 07:08 AM

Excited! And even better, it'll mean Justin gets knocked off #1 after just one week

Posted by: Meatball Cody 19th August 2017, 07:09 AM

And lo and behold she finally has Spotify on her side

Posted by: Ryan. 19th August 2017, 11:03 PM

My super clever technological friend has just been inspecting the source code of Taylor's blacked out website, and he's found a countdown script with the countdown scripted to end at 25th August 2017 at 1pm ET (6pm here). Presumably this is ready to go live at some point.

I haven't seen anyone mention this anywhere, and I've been keeping my eyes open like a hawk. Perhaps it has just been added as I imagine people would have seen it when finding the "igotablankspace" code that they found yesterday. This could be quite an exclusive! If the Taylor Buzzjack forum has a Twitter account you should mention it and get those RTs!

Posted by: Liаm 19th August 2017, 11:11 PM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 20 2017, 12:03 AM)

My super clever technological friend has just been inspecting the source code of Taylor's blacked out website, and he's found a countdown script with the countdown scripted to end at 25th August 2017 at 1pm ET (6pm here). Presumably this is ready to go live at some point.

I haven't seen anyone mention this anywhere, and I've been keeping my eyes open like a hawk. Perhaps it has just been added as I imagine people would have seen it when finding the "igotablankspace" code that they found yesterday. This could be quite an exclusive! If the Taylor Buzzjack forum has a Twitter account you should mention it and get those RTs!

Posted by: Ryan. 19th August 2017, 11:14 PM

The coding itself!

https://imgbb.com/

Posted by: Ryan. 19th August 2017, 11:17 PM

So "Date(082517)" is of course 25th August 2017
"Time (1300) Zone (-4)" US east coast time is currently GMT-4

Then in the green "082517(1800 +0100)" which is the countdown being changed into our time zone, 6pm (GMT+1) which we are currently in

Posted by: Liаm 19th August 2017, 11:36 PM

Omg incredible that he managed to do that!!!

That's while I'm waiting for a plane back from Glasgow so I can download it before I get on and jam all night to it <3 <3 <3 I've told Sam on Facebook if she can maybe tweet for forum hype but she's away this weekend.

Posted by: Ryan. 19th August 2017, 11:40 PM

Haha! He's tweeted a photo of another of his coding findings (that is way too complicated and went over my head so wouldn't be able to tell you what it means, https://twitter.com/thequalitydan) and someone from CNN has DMed him about it!

Posted by: Ryan. 19th August 2017, 11:42 PM

All I get from that is that something when decoded comes up with "chronology" which I guess fits in with the time rumours~

Posted by: Liаm 19th August 2017, 11:49 PM

Yeah I get nothing from that either The countdown is enough exciting info for me *.*

Posted by: Ryan. 19th August 2017, 11:50 PM

1pm seems like an odd time for a random radio premiere or iTunes premiere, I'm sensing live stream *.*

Posted by: UltraRedLight 20th August 2017, 12:10 AM

SIO can intgram in at I M OK

TELL NE WHT TO OIST AND ILL OSIT BITCHES *.*

Posted by: UltraRedLight 20th August 2017, 12:13 AM

CHEKC MY INSTA

DID U OOST RIGHT HING??

Posted by: Liаm 20th August 2017, 12:20 AM

Surprisingly, yes

Posted by: Ryan. 20th August 2017, 12:27 AM

Haha amazing!!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 20th August 2017, 12:28 AM

RU I LUV YA AND YA FRIEND <3 <3 we ready to soak iTunes thread *.* !!

Also fm if I failed all my gcse's I know I have tyaykir the next Dua releaessibg so all good in life!!!

Posted by: John-James 20th August 2017, 08:30 AM

I want the countdown to go live already!!

Posted by: Liаm 20th August 2017, 02:02 PM

Omg same just to know FOR SURE it is coming and I can keep seeing tangibly how close it is!

Posted by: Ryan. 20th August 2017, 04:36 PM

I'm the same too! Her website is completely down now rather than blacked out so hopefully they are changing something.

Posted by: UltraRedLight 20th August 2017, 04:43 PM

Hopefully! Maybe the website will go live in 20 mins as isn't that the time Ryan said the single may be released here

What are you expecting this to sound like?

I'm thinking between 3 types atm. A moody and dark pop song, an all out pop banger taking the mick out of her persona (e.g. Blank space) and I've forgotten the other one

Posted by: Ryan. 20th August 2017, 04:52 PM

Oh yes perhaps we'll get a 5 day countdown beginning from 6pm, who knows!

I can't see her going full-out pure uptempo pop, I'm thinking mid-tempo along the lines of Blank Space and Wildest Dreams but also completely different as Taylor will never do the same thing twice!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 20th August 2017, 05:05 PM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 20 2017, 05:52 PM)

Oh yes perhaps we'll get a 5 day countdown beginning from 6pm, who knows!

I can't see her going full-out pure uptempo pop, I'm thinking mid-tempo along the lines of Blank Space and Wildest Dreams but also completely different as Taylor will never do the same thing twice!

Posted by: Ryan. 20th August 2017, 05:09 PM

Any chance this in the New York Times today is Taylor related?

Posted by: UltraRedLight 20th August 2017, 05:15 PM

Omg hopefully! <3 that's the kind of hype idea that I could easily see Taylor pulling *.*

Posted by: Liаm 20th August 2017, 05:19 PM

Omggg imagine!!!!

I'm just gonna lowkey be expecting it every day this week knowing Taylor :')

Posted by: Ryan. 20th August 2017, 06:54 PM

The old Facebook page is back with everything deleted on it! 74 million followers saved

Posted by: Shaphne 20th August 2017, 07:01 PM

Imagine if all this was just a hacker or tech issue and she's not planning anything :')

Posted by: Ryan. 20th August 2017, 07:15 PM

I did think that for quite a while on Friday!

Posted by: mdh 20th August 2017, 07:59 PM

The font on that New York Times ad is VERY similar to the one on her Tumblr from what I can see

Posted by: John-James 21st August 2017, 11:59 AM

Something is definitely happening today, probably whilst the eclipse is happening

Posted by: Shaphne 21st August 2017, 12:00 PM

She's announcing her desire to be an astronaut.

Posted by: John-James 21st August 2017, 12:19 PM

This https://twitter.com/AshLondonLIVE/status/899593839760908293 is saying expect something 4AM (AEST) which is 7PM (GMT) and also happens to be roughly when the eclipse ends on the east coast!! Sounds plausible!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 12:46 PM

omg I'm so so excited that we will finally probs get something today!!

Posted by: John-James 21st August 2017, 01:50 PM

Is this Taylor related?!

http://timeless.com


Checked some details on it and it was created in 2001 using GoDaddy That's a no then...

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(John-James @ Aug 21 2017, 02:50 PM)

Is this Taylor related?!

http://timeless.com
Checked some details on it and it was created in 2001 using GoDaddy That's a no then...

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 03:02 PM

TEASER ON TWIYTTER!!!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 03:03 PM

No sound and who knows what it means but she's coming!!!

Posted by: JosephStyles 21st August 2017, 03:08 PM

omg is it a snake !

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 03:10 PM

I think so 😂😂

Legit freaking out rn!

Posted by: JosephStyles 21st August 2017, 03:11 PM

Queen of self-awareness *.*

Posted by: Shaphne 21st August 2017, 03:12 PM

OMG I really think this is a hacker if not then she has a much better sense of humour than I thought.
Imagine she drops something BIG right when Katy drops the Swish Swish vid.

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 03:14 PM

I'd be shock if this was a hack, if it was surely Taylor wouldn't have left it three days without any message about being hacked or an attempt at recovering the accounts!

Posted by: White Mustang 21st August 2017, 03:21 PM

It's not a hack. She's doing what Alaska did, and appearing as a snake when everyone called her one as a faux-funny was of "shaking it off" yawn. Someone pass me the sword of Gryffindor.

Posted by: TMD_24Quavo 21st August 2017, 03:39 PM

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 03:59 PM

wonder if we will get another hint at 5?!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 04:02 PM

Joseph Kahn‏Verified account @JosephKahn 29m29 minutes ago
More
In 30 minutes, as a show of power, @taylorswift13 will blot out the sun.

ONE MINUTE till we get something possibly!!!!!!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 04:06 PM

Joseph Kahn‏Verified account @JosephKahn 29m29 minutes ago
Guys please don't look at the eclipse directly because of this tweet. Thanks.

stop teasing us!!!!! (Joseph Kahn is the person who directed Bad Blood & Blank Space videos and regularly works with Taylor!)

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 04:30 PM

Her website is now white!!!

(someone else plz post here so I'm not talking to myself!!)

Posted by: Andrew. 21st August 2017, 04:32 PM

QUOTE(UltraRedLight @ Aug 21 2017, 05:30 PM)

Posted by: Jay ☆ 21st August 2017, 04:37 PM

The snake! :')

Posted by: Ryan. 21st August 2017, 05:16 PM

it's too much!

Posted by: Andrew. 21st August 2017, 05:19 PM

The snake!! :') She knows herself well x

Posted by: mdh 21st August 2017, 05:33 PM

The site is back! It's just a black screen again, though. The site logo shown in the tab is a pink 'TS', not sure if that's always been there.

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 05:35 PM

QUOTE(mdh @ Aug 21 2017, 06:33 PM)

Posted by: mdh 21st August 2017, 05:37 PM

QUOTE(UltraRedLight @ Aug 21 2017, 06:35 PM)

Yeah that's been there before I think! I need something to happen so badly soon!! Hoping for 7pm we will get something (and not another 10 second silent clip )

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 21st August 2017, 05:55 PM

I'm not sure if https://twitter.com/jasonlipshutz/status/899665870204653570 (now deleted) was something related to this, but Jason Lipshutz, Billboard's Music Editor, tweeted "Timeless".

Also, does anyone know who is Clare Turton Derrico? Taylor is following her on Instagram.

Posted by: TMD_24Quavo 21st August 2017, 05:57 PM

QUOTE(Juan Carlos 🌴 @ Aug 21 2017, 06:55 PM)

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 05:58 PM

2 minutes possibly? ugh something better happen I'm tired of waiting and clues!!!!!

Posted by: Shaphne 21st August 2017, 05:59 PM

Could Timeless be a title? Album or single. I prefer Eclipse as a title but like TImless too.

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 06:02 PM

Yeah Timeless is a massive rumour atm! I really like the sounds of it and it fits with that clock image that leaked from a video shoot ages ago iirc

Okay so 7pm didn't happen :/// 7:50pm tonight is our LAST hope for it coming today, that's when the eclipse peaks in New York!

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 21st August 2017, 06:08 PM

Regarding "Timeless", it's been said that it's a registered song back in 2010 during the Speak Now era, so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

QUOTE(TMD_24Quavo @ Aug 21 2017, 12:57 PM)

Posted by: blacksquare 21st August 2017, 06:18 PM

I am going to die if she gives me self-aware evil Taylor

It's all I want

Posted by: Ryan. 21st August 2017, 06:27 PM

If it was "Timeless" I imagine lyrical themes similar to that of "Long Live" but with instrumentation similar to that of "State of Grace" or "Castle On The Hill".

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 06:52 PM

I've given up on us getting anything else today :///

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 08:09 PM

Taylor isn't following anyone again so it's gone back to 0 from 1

Posted by: Ryan. 21st August 2017, 09:01 PM

It's so crazy the lengths that Taylor and her team go to to put clues in where we least expect them:

https://twitter.com/TSwiftDailyNews/status/899727233203548161

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 09:38 PM

Omg that is so clever!!!

Posted by: cqmerqn 21st August 2017, 11:18 PM

Friday 25th August - Lead Single

Confirmed.

Posted by: UltraRedLight 21st August 2017, 11:29 PM

YASSSSSSSS <3

Sources say its poppy and she's continuing to go down the pop route <3

Posted by: Meatball Cody 22nd August 2017, 12:06 AM

I had to

Posted by: UltraRedLight 22nd August 2017, 12:43 PM

One last big performer at the VMA's is being unveiled in two days! Surely Taylor? *.*

Posted by: Jay ☆ 22nd August 2017, 03:10 PM

Another day, another snake video 🐍

Posted by: John-James 22nd August 2017, 03:29 PM

What you up to Taylor?

Posted by: UltraRedLight 22nd August 2017, 03:50 PM

Omg I got a notification from twitter saying Taylor had tweeted and I then lost service for 15 minutes!! I'm bored of all this teasing now though tbh, give us a snippet or live stream announcement or something!!

(I had a feeling though it would be exactly what we got today if we were gonna get something, I feel Wednesday will reveal a big piece of information if she's still doing it)

Posted by: Meatball Cody 22nd August 2017, 04:48 PM

QUOTE(John-James @ Aug 22 2017, 08:29 AM)

What you up to Taylor?

Posted by: Liаm 22nd August 2017, 04:52 PM

^ of course....

Omg the troll of that latest teaser lmaoooo GIVE US A CLIP WOMAN. At least we pretty much know it's coming Friday.

Posted by: UltraRedLight 22nd August 2017, 11:53 PM

Another thing from US Weekly, as with everything else who knows if it's true 😂

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 02:36 PM

Another new and pointless and kinda scary silent clip of a snakes face up now.

This is really getting so irritating give us a clip, or a live stream announcement, or name, or time of premiere or something

Posted by: Ryan. 23rd August 2017, 03:31 PM

I think that's it for the snake videos now, next announcement tomorrow will be a single or live stream announcement I imagine!

Posted by: White Mustang 23rd August 2017, 03:32 PM

The songs out on Friday so this is all just awareness that it's coming surely?

Posted by: Ryan. 23rd August 2017, 03:59 PM

Indeed!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 04:35 PM

Along with the album cover stuff in the other thread, the lead single is supposedly 8:47 this is why I'm not believing either atm!

Posted by: cqmerqn 23rd August 2017, 04:35 PM

The album is caused Reputation, according to PopCrave on twitter

Posted by: cqmerqn 23rd August 2017, 04:36 PM

THE LEAD IS 9 MINUTES LONG

Posted by: cqmerqn 23rd August 2017, 04:47 PM

LEAD TOMORROW

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 04:48 PM

!!!!!!!!


SOMEONE HOLD ME

Posted by: Liаm 23rd August 2017, 04:48 PM

OMG 9 MINUTES LONG SCALP ME FOR EXTENDED PERIODS QUEEN


A DAY EARLY AS WELL AHDJADKHDAJKDJHJS

Posted by: danG 23rd August 2017, 05:07 PM

Surely the 8:47 can't be real?? Harry Styles leading with a near-six minute song didn't do favours for him on streaming, it won't for Taylor either beyond hype/curiosity streams in the first week.

Posted by: JosephStyles 23rd August 2017, 05:10 PM

It doesn't sound likely to me either tbh, is there a source for that?

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 05:15 PM

It's the same source that posted the album cover and the album release date. The cover was real and the date was fake so there's a 50% chance, I think its probs false!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 05:21 PM

12:01 FRIDAY EST

I'M STAYING UP HELP ME

Posted by: cqmerqn 23rd August 2017, 05:23 PM

Or just set your alarm for 5!

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 05:25 PM

QUOTE(cqmerqn @ Aug 23 2017, 06:23 PM)

Posted by: John-James 23rd August 2017, 08:59 PM

Posted by: UltraRedLight 23rd August 2017, 09:03 PM

I hope by long that's like SOTT long and not 8:47 if we are gonna have a long song Tbh I wouldn't mind a 5-6 minute song considering ATW and Enchanted are both those lengths <3

Posted by: John-James 23rd August 2017, 09:08 PM

The fact it really could be 9 minutes worries a little. Please don't mess this up TayLord.

Posted by: Ryan. 23rd August 2017, 09:21 PM

Perez has just made that up I imagine, all of us could've managed that from what we've read/heard! Apparently E! news have actually said this album (slightly wrong topic here) is folk/singer-songwriter. Now I would be up for that if it were true, I'm still definitely getting "Divide" vibes.

Posted by: John-James 23rd August 2017, 09:26 PM

How sure are we that its coming in just over 6 hours?

Posted by: UltraReputation 23rd August 2017, 09:28 PM

QUOTE(John-James @ Aug 23 2017, 10:26 PM)

Posted by: John-James 23rd August 2017, 09:30 PM

Ah okay, thanks!

Posted by: Ryan. 24th August 2017, 10:36 AM

It'll probably be 4am as US iTunes updates at 11pm ET for some reason, I'll be staying up either way!

I'm really nervous though, I fear she's either going to go VERY out of the box and/or "urban" and that I'm not going to like it (and that its not going to be successful). Pull through Taylor!

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 10:39 AM

Me and Liam I'm pretty sure as well will be staying up till then so see you when it premieres!!

Posted by: Ryan. 24th August 2017, 10:41 AM

Posted by: John-James 24th August 2017, 10:42 AM

I've put an alarm on for 4AM so I'll see you guys then!

Posted by: John-James 24th August 2017, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 24 2017, 11:36 AM)

Posted by: Liаm 24th August 2017, 11:58 AM

Omg I'm getting the folky singer songwriter vibes

Posted by: Jonjo 24th August 2017, 01:27 PM

I just want an all out pop banger. A pop song has to be really special to pull off being lengthy! So I hope she can do it. I'm excited to hear it!

Posted by: Ryan. 24th August 2017, 01:58 PM

I assume the length was false like the album release date leak but you never know!

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:03 PM

A clip of the video will be shown on GMA tomorrow I think!

Posted by: John-James 24th August 2017, 02:29 PM

http://reputationworldtour.com

30 MINUTES TILL THE SINGLE

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:31 PM

WAIT WHAT??!!

Posted by: Shaphne 24th August 2017, 02:32 PM

imagine if it's another clips of a snake tho......

Posted by: JosephStyles 24th August 2017, 02:38 PM

OMG!!

Posted by: Andrew. 24th August 2017, 02:39 PM

OMG

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:40 PM

I'M NOT READY!!!!!!

Posted by: Liаm 24th August 2017, 02:41 PM

ASDDGJKL

Posted by: White Mustang 24th August 2017, 02:42 PM

Why did she say 'tomorrow night' on her IG? Fake surely?

Posted by: Andrew. 24th August 2017, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(UltraReputation @ Aug 24 2017, 03:40 PM)

Posted by: Jade 24th August 2017, 02:44 PM

Omg no way!! really hyped if we're getting it so soon then!

(What a day this is turning out to be for you Sam!! Slaying your GCSEs and getting new Taylor )

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:46 PM

QUOTE(Jade @ Aug 24 2017, 03:44 PM)

Omg no way!! really hyped if we're getting it so soon then!

(What a day this is turning out to be for you Sam!! Slaying your GCSEs and getting new Taylor )

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:47 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Aug 24 2017, 03:43 PM)

I naturally thought of you when I saw that So hyped for her, something tells me she is just going to deliver this era *.* I can maybe see something like ANTI with the album, not in sound (although if she did go down that route then R I P me x) but in terms of it's not a usual 'pop' style and has loads of the fans nervous that it'll be subpar before release being so different but most people end up really liking it and for loads of the fanbase her best album yet *.* Obviously without the botched TIDAL release though ;o

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:49 PM

The site is supposedly fanmade messT!!!!!

We need to stop falling for this stuff

Posted by: Andrew. 24th August 2017, 02:50 PM

QUOTE(UltraReputation @ Aug 24 2017, 03:49 PM)

The site is supposedly fanmade messT!!!!!

We need to stop falling for this stuff

Posted by: Jade 24th August 2017, 02:58 PM

Oh :') keeping the site open anyway to see what actually comes I bet you're right about it being the 'Swish Swish' video Andrew lmaao

Posted by: John-James 24th August 2017, 02:59 PM

Ugh, sorry guys!

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Aug 24 2017, 03:50 PM)

I bet when the countdown ends it'll load the Swish Swish video or something :')

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:59 PM

QUOTE(Jade @ Aug 24 2017, 03:58 PM)

Oh :') keeping the site open anyway to see what actually comes I bet you're right about it being the 'Swish Swish' video Andrew lmaao

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 02:59 PM

QUOTE(John-James @ Aug 24 2017, 03:59 PM)

Posted by: Jade 24th August 2017, 03:00 PM

Omg it's Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up Buzzjack has been rickrolled

Posted by: Andrew. 24th August 2017, 03:00 PM

FFS IT'S RICK ASTELY :')

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 03:00 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Cherry. 24th August 2017, 03:01 PM

FFS NOOOO

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 03:01 PM

I wonder if Tommie posted that site to try and convert us all into Rick Astley stans

Posted by: John-James 24th August 2017, 03:04 PM

The new song sounds okay. Not a fan of the name change though. Also sounds like something from 1987. Very dated!

Posted by: Liаm 24th August 2017, 03:12 PM

Banger this is gonna go straight to #1 x

Posted by: Shaphne 24th August 2017, 03:13 PM

It'd be pretty amaze if it turned out her people were behind these fakes too.

Posted by: John-James 24th August 2017, 04:12 PM

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 04:14 PM

Was just coming to post that! That sounds really good

Posted by: Cameron 24th August 2017, 04:54 PM

Hurry Up Taylor ffs

Posted by: AllWeKnowOfSpadz 24th August 2017, 06:48 PM

LOL at all this

All the hype fences will probably be better than the actual song tbh

jk

Posted by: mdh 24th August 2017, 07:05 PM

it's 9 hours 'til the song and we don't even have a teaser, artwork, or a title

Posted by: cqmerqn 24th August 2017, 10:23 PM

If its 8minutes long then I wonder how she'll do on spotify...

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 10:32 PM

5 and a 1/2 hours to go!! Who's ready and who's staying up? <3

Posted by: UltraReputation 24th August 2017, 10:33 PM

In about an hours time I'll be doing my Taylor top 50 countdown so it would be fab to see some of you here and commenting!

Also would anyone be interested in the ultimate Taylor album track plug session in an hour as well as it's only 10 songs?!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 12:48 AM

Many people at Taylor's record label haven't heard it yet

“No one who didn't need to 100% hear [the song] before tonight has heard it,” says the source. “She is thrilled that the album name and stuff didn't leak before and she got to control it. She was very upset in 2014 when the album name got out before she was ready.”

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 01:07 AM

Rumoured to be called About To Explode! (Someone else please post in here with me messT )

Posted by: Liаm 25th August 2017, 01:08 AM

I am proper buzzing for this, I was unsure I'd stay awake and make it but it's only 3 hours now and I've been away since Monday so once I proper catch up on BJ and then Youtube and stuff it'll be basically time

Posted by: Andrew. 25th August 2017, 01:16 AM

I'm also staying awake *.*

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 01:17 AM

Yasssss *.* i'm so so hyped <3

(come join me in my Taylor countdown which I'll go as far as until 3am if people start commenting!)

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 01:52 AM

This is the apparent evidence: https://twitter.com/GMA/status/900853605711982592

Can't tell if its a single title or just a figure of speech, ATRL are having a breakdown over potential insensitivity of the title anyway.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 01:56 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 25 2017, 02:52 AM)

Posted by: Addy K!ng 25th August 2017, 02:12 AM

Hello, anyone in here?!

Posted by: Addy K!ng 25th August 2017, 02:12 AM

I think we should plug dj and countdown, no?

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 02:23 AM

I would do but I'm in bed now and I'm multitasking sorting out last minute birthday presents 😂

Also someone help me, I've listened to Taylor over 400 times in the last seven days, who knows how crazy that figure will get when this song debuts 😂

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 02:29 AM

I'm too nervous to do anything! Just constantly refreshing ATRL and Popjustice

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 02:31 AM

Omg at this thread being like 3 posts away from overtaking the total posts in the Shake It Off thread despite not even premiering yet!!!

Posted by: Liаm 25th August 2017, 02:33 AM

Reputation era slayage

Posted by: jjake 25th August 2017, 02:48 AM

so here gyalsss

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 02:57 AM

Does anyone know if this is coming at 4 or 5?!

Posted by: Liаm 25th August 2017, 03:01 AM

Looks like 5 ffs I need to sleep nooo

Posted by: Andrew. 25th August 2017, 03:02 AM

Omg no

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:07 AM

IS IT CALLED "LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO"???

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 25th August 2017, 03:09 AM

"Look What You Made Me Do" is the title.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:09 AM

Okay for potential titles we now have:

Reputation
Timeless
About To Explode
Look What You Made Me Do
Something snake related

Watch it be none of these 😂😂😂

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:10 AM

QUOTE(Juan Carlos 🌴 @ Aug 25 2017, 04:09 AM)

Posted by: Liаm 25th August 2017, 03:11 AM

I saw Look What You Made Me Do on twitter but the thing wasn't on Beats 1's Instagram Unless they accidentally tweeted it and had to rush take it down lmao

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:12 AM

Yeah it was a fake account!

48 minutes to go...

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:13 AM

I love that title if it's real

UNDER AN HOUR TO GO!!!!

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 25th August 2017, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(UltraReputation @ Aug 24 2017, 10:10 PM)

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 25 2017, 04:12 AM)

Yeah it was a fake account!

48 minutes to go...

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:16 AM

Was it definitely their verified account Juan?

Posted by: Liаm 25th August 2017, 03:16 AM

Omg all these fake or non fake speculation bits

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:18 AM

Anyway KIIS have confirmed a premiere at midnight ET, 5am UK time and you can stream here: http://www.radio-hitz.com/English/kiis-1027-fm.htm

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:19 AM

Thanks for that link ❤️ I'm beyond hyped rn!!

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 25th August 2017, 03:25 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 24 2017, 10:16 PM)

Was it definitely their verified account Juan?

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:25 AM

I'm now ending my Taylor listening for now by listening to the previous 5 leads <3 <3 all of them still slay so badly *.*

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:27 AM

I do really like that title so I do hope its true!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:28 AM

Also this thread has now overtaken the posts for every 1989 single despite not even premiering!! 😂😂😂

That's what a thousand fake rumours and a Rick Astley countdown does *.*

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:30 AM

A masterclass in hype building yet again from Taylor

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:30 AM

It seems a lifetime ago when Taylor lead singles (Mine) leaked weeks in advance

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:31 AM

I'm listening to Mine atm *.* I completely forgot that leaked in advance 😂

Omg and only half an hour to go!!!!

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:32 AM

28 MINUTES

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:32 AM

it's out

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:33 AM

OMFG ON SOOTIFY

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:33 AM

3:32 mins

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:33 AM

Taylor Swift‏Verified account @taylorswift13 1m1 minute ago
More
New single #LookWhatYouMadeMeDo out now. Pre-order #reputation: http://taylor.lk/reputation-iT

Merch & ticket info at http://taylorswift.com

Posted by: Juan Carlos 🌴 25th August 2017, 03:33 AM

She already confirmed it on Instagram.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:34 AM

THIS IS PERFECT OMFG ITS REMINDING ME OF LORDE QUITE A BIT!!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:36 AM

IM SORRY THE OLD TAYLOR CANT COME TO THE PHONE RN!!!

Omfg 😭😭❤️ This is perfection

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:38 AM

SENSATIONAL

IM SORRY THE OLD TAYLOR CANT COME TO THE PHONE RIGHT NOW...
...COS SHES DEAD!!!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:39 AM

IM LEGIT SHAKING AND CRYING

Posted by: HarryEzra 25th August 2017, 03:41 AM

THE MIDDLE 8!!!

This is so instant for me

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:41 AM

This is surely gonna be a massive #1?!!

Posted by: jjake 25th August 2017, 03:43 AM

i'm guessing it's a jack antoff production...i find it a non-plusse on first listen; more personality and less music as i expected and ultimately very clunky and disjointed

tho that's after one listen, brb in 2 days xxx

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:46 AM

It is Jack Antonoff!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 25 2017, 04:46 AM)

Posted by: JosephStyles 25th August 2017, 03:49 AM

It's not as instant as WANEGBT or SIO were, but it's a really good song and I think I'll grow to like it even more with repeated listens! The "cause she's dead" bit is my favourite part

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 03:49 AM

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 03:50 AM

Mixed reaction to this ~

The pre-chorus is fab (very much Lorde vibes as I was hoping what with the Jack Antonoff production), I like the instrumental during the chorus as well, and the middle 8 is also good. But the chorus itself is a bit underwhelming on first listen and the whole 'the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now cos she's dead' thing is a bit gimmicky and cringeworthy (it reminds me of the spoken bit near the end of WANEGBT which was the most obnoxious part of an extremely obnoxious song).

Not as strong as 'Shake It Off' but not bad. Will probably be a bit of a grower. xx

Posted by: jjake 25th August 2017, 03:51 AM

second listens A CHARM

v clever in a melodrama context

good for taylor

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 03:55 AM

Omg the lyric video!!!! This is perfect 😭😭

Someone hold me

Posted by: jjake 25th August 2017, 03:56 AM

it's quite lorde crossed with fergie

challenging, fascinating, and an evolution...interested to see how the campaign evolves up to the start of november!

Posted by: Wonderland Swift 25th August 2017, 04:00 AM

I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! TEARS HAPPENING HERE, LEGIT TEARS 😭

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:03 AM

I'm already on listen 9 obsessed!!

Posted by: Meatball Cody 25th August 2017, 04:04 AM

If I say I like this does that make me complicit with murder?

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:07 AM

Taylor has teamed up with Target to release two 72-page magazines showcasing personal poetry, photos, handwritten lyrics & artwork by Taylor

So hyped to see that <3

Posted by: Meatball Cody 25th August 2017, 04:08 AM

F*CKING HELL THIS SONG IS FIRE

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:09 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 25 2017, 04:33 AM)

Posted by: Meatball Cody 25th August 2017, 04:12 AM

And now I finally realized why Taylor deleted all her social media posts

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 04:12 AM

THIS SAMPLES IM TOO SEXY BELIEVE IT OR NOT (Right Said Fred are credited)

Posted by: John-James 25th August 2017, 04:14 AM

Disappointed on first listen but I think its growing on me with each listen

Posted by: Meatball Cody 25th August 2017, 04:15 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 24 2017, 09:12 PM)

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:16 AM

I'm still listening on repeat omg this is gonna go on for like 7 hours again like I did with SIO 😂😂

Also yasss at what I presume the standard version of the album having more tracks than 1889 *.*

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 04:19 AM

Don't know how I didn't catch that Right Said Fred sample Strange. x

Posted by: John-James 25th August 2017, 04:19 AM

#1 in the US already

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:20 AM

QUOTE(John-James @ Aug 25 2017, 05:19 AM)

#1 in the US already

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:22 AM

One spot on Spotify NMF playlist and cover pic!

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 04:23 AM

#58 on UK iTunes

Posted by: Liаm 25th August 2017, 04:24 AM

BANGERRRR

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:25 AM

That's a fab start considering it's 5am 😂😂

SIO didn't start this fast did it and that was like 11pm?

Posted by: Addy K!ng 25th August 2017, 04:31 AM

omg this is amazing...I must say that I was a tiny bit not so satisfied with chorus after all that building, but then by the time the chorus came for second time, I already got addicted.

Queen of music in back!!!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:48 AM

The spotify promotion is INCREDIBLE! She's #1 on hot hits uk and today's top hits as well with cover of hot hits ❤️💜

(Also I'm still listening on repeat!!)

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 04:59 AM

23 listens later and this is already in my top 2 of the year!! 😂

Posted by: PeteFromLeeds 25th August 2017, 05:16 AM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 25 2017, 04:12 AM)

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 05:35 AM

Given this a second listen with the lyric video... I really like the visuals of the lyric video but actually if anything the song sounded worse on second listen oops! That chorus is just so nothingy and really kills the song's momentum. Hmm ~

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 05:46 AM

I think we mentioned this already but a clip of the video is being premiered on Good Morning America this morning! <3 <3 I'm so ready, I really think the video could be utterly incredible *.*

Posted by: blacksquare 25th August 2017, 05:48 AM

This is v Peaches

So I'm in

Posted by: *Tim 25th August 2017, 05:52 AM

Judging by the title I thought this was gonna be another Katy diss track and some of the lyrics make me a bit eh..

The chorus is the worst part of the song but overall K cans ee this growing into one of my taylor faves

Posted by: cqmerqn 25th August 2017, 05:54 AM

I'm so so disappointed. I was expecting a huge pop song.

Major Lorde vibes, reminds me of The Louvre in parts. Would sound perfect on Melodrama.

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 06:21 AM

It's indeed very lorde. I think the chorus is a let down personally.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 06:21 AM

She has an 85% lead in America already!!!!!!

Posted by: cqmerqn 25th August 2017, 06:22 AM

Now that's incredible. Hope the UK follows the same suit (despite disliking it!)

Posted by: blacksquare 25th August 2017, 06:31 AM

Y'all need to listen to Melodrama again if you think this would fit.

This is so Peaches goes pop, and a little nod to Mean Girls

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 06:33 AM

The lyrics at a bit of a choice? Being the victim again?

Posted by: *Tim 25th August 2017, 06:42 AM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 25 2017, 06:33 AM)

Posted by: mdh 25th August 2017, 06:42 AM

It's really good... apart from that chorus. The last chorus is the only bearable one but yeah, maybe that'll grow on me. The build-up's are incredible so it's a shame it couldn't grow into something more.

I kinda like it.

Posted by: *Tim 25th August 2017, 06:44 AM

Im getting more of a Selena Gomez vibe from this than a Lorde vibe btw

Also: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/taylor-swift-new-song-look-what-you-made-me-do-apparent-kanye-west-diss-w499090

Posted by: Cremey 25th August 2017, 06:54 AM

Absolutely love this, so instant. Perfect comeback.
Great lyric video too, v Saul Bass.

Agree with the Peaches goes pop comparison!

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 25th August 2017, 06:58 AM

I love it!

So maybe 1989 wasn't a fluke after all.

Posted by: WallIsSoGood 25th August 2017, 07:19 AM

I'm not a massive fan of this in the slightest, I usually love the majority of her singles but I can't even at her constantly playing victim.

Posted by: Oliver 25th August 2017, 07:28 AM

I'm currently like " " with this. I don't think it's anywhere near as good as the singles from her past two albums but I guess I can see the charm...maybe?

The chorus is terrible though.

Posted by: Cameron 25th August 2017, 07:28 AM

Omg this is so different idk how I feel

Posted by: Oliver 25th August 2017, 07:28 AM

I agree with with Tim, I'm also getting more Selena than Lorde from this.

Posted by: Cameron 25th August 2017, 07:29 AM

The old taylor can't come to the phone right now, why? She's dead


SCREAMING!!!!!

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 07:58 AM

It's a bit of Lorde, a bit of Selena, a bit of Peaches, but most of all it's "I'm too sexy for my shirt" on the chorus.

Posted by: Cameron 25th August 2017, 08:11 AM

This chorus is such a grind in the club bop

Posted by: Klaus 25th August 2017, 08:12 AM

It's mot what I was expecting at all but really interestingly different. I do like the pre-chorus the most but the chorus and the bridge just fall flat for me, I'm not a fan of repeated lines. Also, it's so dull for her to play the victim yet again as others have said, she's a very good manipulator.

Also, I feel the I'm Too Sexy is more that they wrote it, it sounded too similar, so they cleared a sample before they were sued.

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 08:16 AM

It sounds like one of the weaker tracks on Witness, if it was on there ya'll would be hating it.

Posted by: Jonjo 25th August 2017, 08:20 AM

Hmm... It's all a bit too Lorde for me to properly invest in this (I don't get how people are getting Selena vibes at all ) and the lyrics of her being the victim again is quite off putting, but it's not terrible. It's an interesting sound for her.

When the song started I was thinking this was a bit Katy Perry 'Teenage Dream' era-esque. Then it just evolved into a Lorde song from there.

Hmm... I'll listen to it again at some point but we shall see where I stand with it after I've gotten used to it. But for now, it's alright.

Posted by: *Tim 25th August 2017, 08:32 AM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 25 2017, 08:16 AM)

Posted by: Klaus 25th August 2017, 08:33 AM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 25 2017, 09:16 AM)

Posted by: vidcapper 25th August 2017, 08:40 AM

My expectations weren't that high (*), but this is far better than I expected!

(*) They never are when an artist experiments with a 'new' sound.

Posted by: Good Old Days 25th August 2017, 08:44 AM

Her worst song, I'm very disappointed with her new sound.
She is very far from country now and even not pure pop singer anymore.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 08:47 AM

I've listened to this 80 times already I think now the initial hype has died down, I'd put this just under Shake It Off instead of this being better than that! The middle 8 is utterly glorious *.*

Posted by: StillJupiter 25th August 2017, 08:48 AM

Not mad on it on first listen. I'm not a huge stan but really enjoyed her last album and was kinda relying on Taylor to bring a big pop song. This is...unexpected.

It'll probably grow but it's not what I was expecting or, tbh, hoping for.

Posted by: Cameron 25th August 2017, 08:49 AM

Tbh I would probs like this if it was on witness since the production actually sounds finished unlike half of the album

Posted by: Cremey 25th August 2017, 08:54 AM

Haha yeah it would definitely be a highlight on 'Witness'...
Solid comeback.

Posted by: Jonjo 25th August 2017, 08:55 AM

I don't think she needed to clear a sample for Right Said Fred anymore than she needed to clear a sample for Fergie - Fergalicious tbh.

Posted by: P@ul 25th August 2017, 08:56 AM

I thought this long drawn out "feud" was over. She's really milking it now realising a whole album about it..

Posted by: Jack 25th August 2017, 09:01 AM

It's okay, I was expecting worse tbh. I kind of like it, but the lyrics are so cringeworthy, especially the old Taylor is dead line.

Posted by: Josh! 25th August 2017, 09:02 AM

Enjoying this lots at the moment and I'm glad she come back with something quite different to 1989. I agree with those saying the chorus is probably the weakest part but it's already stuck in my head and the production on it is fantastic. Just glas she's back really and whilst I'm not loving this as much as most of the 1989 singles, it's another great track to add to her discography.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 25th August 2017, 09:04 AM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 25 2017, 09:16 AM)

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 09:07 AM

QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Aug 25 2017, 10:04 AM)

Posted by: J▲hq 25th August 2017, 09:08 AM

The chorus reminds me of Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" more than anything else, which shouldn't be a good thing but it's so catchy. On first listen I'd have liked the chorus to explode, but by second listen I was used to it and completely in love.

Way better and more instant than "Shake It Off" was for me.

Posted by: AllWeKnowOfSpadz 25th August 2017, 09:17 AM

QUOTE(Capybréra @ Aug 25 2017, 04:50 AM)

Posted by: BridgeCow 25th August 2017, 09:25 AM

I kinda like this and I could see it growing on me a lot, but I 100% agree that that 'old Taylor can't pick up the phone' thing is kinda painful to listen to, I wouldn't mind this being Number 1 for half a year tho tbh, I can't see this getting as grating so fast

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 09:34 AM

This is probably playlisted on radio 1 *.* (there's a blank space on both the A list and B list!)

Posted by: StillJupiter 25th August 2017, 10:15 AM

I figured if she's doing a 'feud' album it would be directed at Kanye and Kim, not Katy P.

Posted by: THEO. 25th August 2017, 10:19 AM

After two listens, I do like it but it's not her best lyrically. The production is great though and I personally love the spoken section. I thought it sounded more like "Me Too" than anything else on first listen.

QUOTE(UltraReputation @ Aug 25 2017, 10:34 AM)

Posted by: Cremey 25th August 2017, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(StillJupiter @ Aug 25 2017, 11:15 AM)

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 10:23 AM

Okay I've now played this over 100 times I'm legit a mess 😂😂

QUOTE(THEO. @ Aug 25 2017, 11:19 AM)

Posted by: Jade 25th August 2017, 10:37 AM

Ooh this is way more sonically intriguing than I was expecting! I was a bit unsure on first listen, 'cause it felt a bit clunky in places and the chorus felt underwhelming when it followed on from the amazing building of the pre-chorus. But on second listen it is properly clicking with me, it's so catchy! The chorus also reminded me of Meghan Trainor's 'Me Too' more than anything haha. Killer production, love the Lorde vibes of the pre-chorus and that lyric video is quite something *.* this is already her best lead single for me.

Posted by: Andrew. 25th August 2017, 11:12 AM

This is incredible *.* Will comment in full when I get access to a computer but like she's gonna give us the album of the year again, I can feel it *.*

Posted by: Davidson 25th August 2017, 11:12 AM

Don't really like the Lorde comparisons because the whole of Lorde's album is much more melodic than this.

I absolutely love the pre-chorus, it has the kinda punch the rest of the song is so lacking in. I also think making yet another diss song is uninspiring and boring. Is that the only artistic insight you have now, do you have nothing else you want to say as an artist who can use music to talk about anything? I just think it's a bit dull to launch with a track on the same subject matter as your last big hit.

Maybe it will grow but I think it's overall pretty average and lazy. Not bad by any means but definitely not the kinda shining moment she wants it to be. 6.5/10.0

Posted by: Shaphne 25th August 2017, 11:13 AM

I really want to like this but I wasnted some kid of dark pop banger, this is kinda....nothingy.
Plus a lto fo the lyrics are cringe. I want her to own her reputation and be strong and bile filled but most of the time she comes off as whiney and even when she tries to be
indipendent and strong it comes off as majorly "umm what are you doing?"

Posted by: *Tim 25th August 2017, 11:13 AM

QUOTE(Davidson @ Aug 25 2017, 11:12 AM)

Posted by: Davidson 25th August 2017, 11:19 AM

No matter who it is about, she seems easily riled and it's not a good look overall.

She comes across very unlikable with these constant diss tracks. Get over it and stop trying to go for this 'i'm hard done by by the world, but i'm still a bad bitch so don't mess with me' persona constantly. That bad attitude also ends up effecting her artistic integrity (I sound like Natalia Kills rn, but still) as it makes her sound like a bitchy schoolgirl with nothing else to say apart from airing all her drama and dirty laundry in public constantly.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 11:40 AM

The video stills look incredible! <3

(I can't post them atm cos I'm on my phone so it's too hard!)

Posted by: THEO. 25th August 2017, 11:51 AM

Shonda Rhimes has posted a trailer for the return of TGIT (Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder) on Instagram with "LWYMMD" as the soundtrack!

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 12:02 PM

Video premiere Sunday at VMA's!

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 25th August 2017, 12:48 PM

Actually, this does remind me a LOT of that Peaches track 'Operate' (the one which features in Mean Girls), I kind of thought that from the first listen.

Posted by: billy. 25th August 2017, 01:09 PM

Everytime I hear the vhorus, I hear the MTrain and 'if i was you i'd wanna be me too'

Posted by: Chez Wombat 25th August 2017, 01:19 PM

My first thought when listening to this was that she's been watching a lot of Arya Stark in Game of Thrones

I do agree with others that the fact it's a 'diss' track annoys me, she should take her own advice and shake it off ;o (but then she's not the only one guilty of that, I just hate musical 'feuds' in general projected through songs, honestly just grow the hell up) and 'the old Taylor can't come to the phone' lyric is utterly cringeworthy. Putting these aside though, I really like it on first listen really dark and intense and I think the chorus works in exemplifying the song's quiet rage, a big pop chorus wouldn't have worked with the theme. I'm more intrigued for the album now!

Although I must say, knowing about the Right Said Fred sample just makes this is a little less intense now...

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 25th August 2017, 01:52 PM

Honestly the lyrics are some proper pathetic bullshittery. The pre-chorus is heavenly and I'm weirdly into it despite it being a f***ing mess structurally and having the lyrical integrity of a 50 Shades book. The mess is kinda part of its charm

Posted by: danG 25th August 2017, 01:57 PM

I'm not sure about this myself after first listen, I was expecting something bigger sounding.

Also I wish she'd let the beef go and just stick to writing good pop songs like 'Style'.

Posted by: John-James 25th August 2017, 02:30 PM

Over a 93% lead in the US

Posted by: Rooney 25th August 2017, 05:03 PM

I can't believe the love for this - the production is great, but the song is bloody terrible. Usually a fan of this sort of stuff, but it's terrible.

The verses aren't too bad, but not loving the chrous - talk about My Humps.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 05:15 PM

This has already sold +100k in America supposedly!! Bye Despacito *.*

Posted by: Shaphne 25th August 2017, 05:17 PM

I've tried a few more times and with each passing play it gets even worse it really could well be her worst song yet.
The lead up was so on point; her owning the snake thing, the meaning behind the album title and artwork, but the product is just....ick.

Other than the sound being a bit more ellectic, this is just the same old victim thing.

Posted by: Oliver 25th August 2017, 05:30 PM

Yeah I listened to it a few more times and it got worse. Don't know if it was just my headphones but it sounded so "nothingy". Like it finished and I was thinking "was this the same song I heard on the radio?".

Posted by: Andrew. 25th August 2017, 05:31 PM

On repeat right now, weird af but already one of her best! *.* It reminds me slightly of 'Bad Liar', that can only be a good thing <3

Posted by: Jonjo 25th August 2017, 05:38 PM

It's not growing, but it's not getting any worse for me.

Beyond the initial hype, I'm struggling to see it holding up too great chart wise. Maybe about 12 weeks top 40 (which would be poor by Taylor's standards in todays chart climate) but we'll see. It's obvz gonna do big things for the first 3 or 4 weeks or so.

Posted by: John-James 25th August 2017, 05:54 PM

The reaction is very mixed. Hopefully the next single can convince people to buy the album.

Posted by: mdh 25th August 2017, 06:00 PM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Aug 25 2017, 06:38 PM)

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(John-James @ Aug 25 2017, 06:54 PM)

Posted by: Jade 25th August 2017, 06:13 PM

I much prefer 'Blank Space' to 'Shake It Off', 'I Knew You Were Trouble' to 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' and 'You Belong With Me' to 'Love Story'. I forget what the first two singles from the other eras were but she is usually queen of the second single. This is the first Taylor lead I've loved so I'd be impressed if she could top it for me!

Posted by: Shaphne 25th August 2017, 06:16 PM

I preferred Blank Space to SIO but tbh 3 minute of Taylor bupring to the theme song of The Big Bang Theory would be better than SIO

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 06:17 PM

I seem to prefer the second singles in the even number eras (YBWM/IKYWT) so hopefully that's a sign for this era! I would be shock if the next song isn't an irresistible pop song like Blank Space or something that's not too risky!

I'm so excited for the video for this though, I really think it's going to be incredible!

Posted by: Ryan. 25th August 2017, 06:21 PM

WANEGBT, Shake It Off and LWYMMD all fit the bill of headline-grabbing, quite polarising and slightly novelty first single which storms Taylor onto the scene. Her second singles definitely seem to be the big pop moments that get everyone on side!

Don't fix what ain't broke!

Posted by: No Sleeep 25th August 2017, 06:24 PM

I'm really disappointed with this... it's so forgettable I was hoping for something more like "Wildest Dreams", that's the perfect bridge between her older music and her poppy post-2012 music

QUOTE(UltraReputation @ Aug 25 2017, 06:15 PM)

This has already sold +100k in America supposedly!! Bye Despacito *.*

Posted by: blacksquare 25th August 2017, 06:28 PM

I've gone from enjoying the Peaches similarities to really disliking this. The lyrics and narrative just aren't as smart as she thinks they are, and she comes across like the victim again. It's banal and I think it's going to backfire after the hype. The video needs to be incredible.

The chorus is such a choice and just doesn't work in the same way something like The Louvre does.

Posted by: Andrew. 25th August 2017, 06:29 PM

The pre-chorus and middle 8 are my favourite parts, I get why people don't like the chorus but it gives that song the full vibe I think Taylor was going for, it really wouldn't work without it imo

Posted by: blacksquare 25th August 2017, 06:31 PM

I feel like she could have made such a statement with this which just makes it all the more disappointing.

She's been silent for a year, post election/Kanye/controversies etc, and this is what she comes back with?

No honey.

Posted by: Shaphne 25th August 2017, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Aug 25 2017, 07:29 PM)

Posted by: jase. 25th August 2017, 07:53 PM

Everything leading up to the chorus is wonderful...and then IT kicks in...and just WHAT AN ABSOLUTE MONSTROSITY.

It really is 'Me Too' and that's one of the worst things I've ever heard

Posted by: Tyler 25th August 2017, 07:59 PM

No

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 25th August 2017, 08:00 PM

I do see what people mean about the lyrics on subsequent listens, it's basically like her acknowledging that she has a lot of power in the celebrity circuit and she'll tear down anyone who dares to upset her and destroy their reputation (which is the main thing I don't like about her really).

I still like this song though!

Posted by: Tyler 25th August 2017, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Davidson @ Aug 25 2017, 07:19 AM)

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 08:27 PM

Me Too is a bop tbh. It's better.

This has been torn down by a lot of top critics including Guardian, Pitchfork and Vulture.

Posted by: UltraReputation 25th August 2017, 08:36 PM

This has broken the VEVO record for most views on a lyric video in its first 24 hours! <3

Posted by: Capybréra 25th August 2017, 09:03 PM

I really think this COULD have been a great lead single as the pre-chorus and middle 8 are brilliant but it's just let down by a big damp squib of a chorus, it's so frustrating (I know people said the same thing about 'Shake It Off' but that worked 10x better than this does even if it was also a bit basic and repetitive). All fingers crossed that the second single will be much better than this because I was actually quite looking forward to this era after how much I liked '1989', her second singles have always been better so far like Jade said.

Posted by: White Mustang 25th August 2017, 09:26 PM

This very much feels like her Roar moment.

Posted by: Martyn 25th August 2017, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 25 2017, 10:26 PM)

Posted by: mdh 25th August 2017, 09:49 PM

Thing is, Roar was a huge anthem and this is pathetic compared to it chorus-wise. It's just so underwhelming and nothingy that it makes the rest of the song pointless, as all the lovely buildup fizzles out into nothing again and again. So anticlimatic.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 25th August 2017, 10:02 PM

Interesting article about the subject matter of the song, and I do completely agree with it:

https://www.bustle.com/p/taylor-swifts-look-what-you-made-me-do-shows-she-hasnt-learned-a-damn-thing-78914?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=owned&utm_campaign=feminismbustle&utm_term=share

Posted by: cqmerqn 25th August 2017, 11:17 PM

Does this remind anyone of Sheezus by Lily Allen? The last minute in both songs are quite similar!

Not saying she copied lol just saying that I think the songs are structured in a very similar way!

Posted by: Andrew. 26th August 2017, 12:46 AM

Idk what it is with this song but I'm obsessed. It's her best lead single by a long way (and I loved Shake It Off and WANEGBT!) and a masterpiece. I genuinely don't know what's got me so hooked *.* *insert ATRL kneeling thingy*

Posted by: Liаm 26th August 2017, 01:03 AM

Same, I've been travelling all day so this is my first coherent thoughts of it and pretty much not listened to anything else It's not a huge pop moment or something that's really her but it's really worming its way into my affections. I do love this sort of sligtly off kilter pop sound though, it feels like a Julia Michaels write in a way. That isn't to say it's like groundbreaking or revolutionary, but it's got quirks to it like the spoken repetitive chorus and I am always a sucker for this sort of song. I had it on repeat for my whole flight (only an hour but still) and it's one of those songs where I keep finding new bits to love every listen. Idk how it compares to leads like WANEGBT, SIO and Love Story because they're all huge exactly what you see on the tin sort of things whereas this is slowly burning (I did love it first listen but it's just creeping up and up).

Good on her for trying something else and not going for the obvious huge pop smash for lead single, she's the sort of artist that can get away with it bc it's divisive not universally hated, plus she'll get a number 1 from the hype and then as usual I expect the secnd single will be something a bit more obvious of a hit even if this "only" stays at the top for a week or two.

I get the problem with the lyrics even as a stan but she's one of those artists why I just bloody LOVE the music and don't really try to get caught up in who she is or how she goes about. I think some of the criticism are ridiculous though, like saying she's deliberately releasing the album on the anniversary on Kanye's mum's death Of by all means dislike the song, it's clearly going to divide people, but at least dislike it for the lyrics or the production or whatever, I proper cba with people who tear her down for nitpicky niggly things when most other people manage to explain thair feelings towards the song or her well enough without such reaching.

Posted by: Andrew. 26th August 2017, 01:09 AM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Aug 26 2017, 02:03 AM)

Same, I've been travelling all day so this is my first coherent thoughts of it and pretty much not listened to anything else It's not a huge pop moment or something that's really her but it's really worming its way into my affections. I do love this sort of sligtly off kilter pop sound though, it feels like a Julia Michaels write in a way. That isn't to say it's like groundbreaking or revolutionary, but it's got quirks to it like the spoken repetitive chorus and I am always a sucker for this sort of song. I had it on repeat for my whole flight (only an hour but still) and it's one of those songs where I keep finding new bits to love every listen. Idk how it compares to leads like WANEGBT, SIO and Love Story because they're all huge exactly what you see on the tin sort of things whereas this is slowly burning (I did love it first listen but it's just creeping up and up).

Good on her for trying something else and not going for the obvious huge pop smash for lead single, she's the sort of artist that can get away with it bc it's divisive not universally hated, plus she'll get a number 1 from the hype and then as usual I expect the secnd single will be something a bit more obvious of a hit even if this "only" stays at the top for a week or two.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2017, 01:59 AM

Yeah I'm really loving this, been playing it a lot today. Think it's getting a hard time tbh!

Posted by: *Tim 26th August 2017, 05:49 AM

QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Aug 25 2017, 10:02 PM)

Posted by: White Mustang 26th August 2017, 06:56 AM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Aug 26 2017, 06:49 AM)

A solid expose

Posted by: Atonement 26th August 2017, 06:58 AM

I can't believe she has the nerve to call a song ''Look What You Made Me Do'' after everything that has happened + her 3000 other songs in which she is the victim. Is that what feminism is about? She should just own up to her snake personality.

Posted by: Tombo 26th August 2017, 07:42 AM

It is such a good song, I am not normally a Taylor fan but this song is so good!

Posted by: Cremey 26th August 2017, 07:45 AM

So many ridiculous reviews....

People need to lighten up...it's a song. It's meant to be fun. Stop taking things so seriously!
Who cares if she's being the victim again or not owning up to being a snake, I don't see how any of that makes her disgusting or why it should be a problem?

Fair play to her team, it's definitely got people talking which is obviously what they want anyway! They know exactly what they're doing, anything she releases now will face massive scrutiny so they might as well release something that gives those people exactly what they want.

Posted by: Umi 26th August 2017, 11:35 AM

QUOTE(Cremey @ Aug 26 2017, 08:45 AM)

Posted by: Cremey 26th August 2017, 11:47 AM

🙃

I'm not even a huge fan of hers...some of the things I've seen are so ridiculous though.
And it is fun. Agenda-driven of course, but you can't expect anything less than that from someone as high profile and highly-scrutinised.

Like I said, lighten up.

Posted by: Liаm 26th August 2017, 12:22 PM

Exactly!

She's not dumb, I'd prefer if she didn't invite such scrutiny by writing about stuff like this but it's gonna get people talking and set up the new era well to have such a divisive song and themes that can be discussed like this. As has been said, anything she releases is gonna be highly scrutinised and analysed, so why not capitalise on it to launch the lead in the best way? It feels if she did release an actual banger the usual quarters would say she's pandering to get a hit or something.

There have been people on my social media non stop going on and on and on about how awful a song this is, how awful she is, and honestly if a popstar's lyrics affect your life that much that you have to harp on, go outside. On here I haven't really see any problems, people are explaining properly how they feel about the song or her and I can't begrudge that even if I don't agree, I think it's more just stan Twitter but tbh they can barely handle a live performance or music video without being immature idiots, let alone a huge lead like this with themes like this, so moot point really I need a clarout of my Twitter because some of the stans are absolutely awful, not just to Taylor but anyone other than their designated fave or anyone who might chart higher in a given week than their fave act's latest single.

Posted by: Jay ☆ 26th August 2017, 01:06 PM

The one major positive I'd say about this song is that it's a sonically interesting listen. It's not particularly melodic, but there's unusual-sounding & catchy elements throughout (even the chorus, which seemed underwhelming at first, has got stuck in my head). It's an unexpected sound. For that, it's worth playing.

The lyrics... very predictable and tired, but I can overlook them & enjoy the song for its sound. I just hope the rest of her album explores different themes, and that it isn't just one long "woe is me" / "you better not mess with me" narrative throughout, because I'd find that tedious.

Posted by: blacksquare 26th August 2017, 03:07 PM

Music is fun yes etc but you can't attempt to make a statement and then not have people analyse it. I would say a lot of the criticism is actually pretty valid.

Posted by: Andrew. 26th August 2017, 03:48 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Aug 26 2017, 01:22 PM)

Exactly!

She's not dumb, I'd prefer if she didn't invite such scrutiny by writing about stuff like this but it's gonna get people talking and set up the new era well to have such a divisive song and themes that can be discussed like this. As has been said, anything she releases is gonna be highly scrutinised and analysed, so why not capitalise on it to launch the lead in the best way? It feels if she did release an actual banger the usual quarters would say she's pandering to get a hit or something.

There have been people on my social media non stop going on and on and on about how awful a song this is, how awful she is, and honestly if a popstar's lyrics affect your life that much that you have to harp on, go outside. On here I haven't really see any problems, people are explaining properly how they feel about the song or her and I can't begrudge that even if I don't agree, I think it's more just stan Twitter but tbh they can barely handle a live performance or music video without being immature idiots, let alone a huge lead like this with themes like this, so moot point really I need a clarout of my Twitter because some of the stans are absolutely awful, not just to Taylor but anyone other than their designated fave or anyone who might chart higher in a given week than their fave act's latest single.

Posted by: cqmerqn 26th August 2017, 03:53 PM

Debuts #1 in all major markets on Spotify

Posted by: White Mustang 26th August 2017, 04:27 PM

QUOTE(Andrew. @ Aug 26 2017, 04:48 PM)

Exactly, and people can make their own conclusions on the song without people on this forum linking to 1000 bad reviews to try and make us think differently or whatever Tbh I'm not saying this represents everyone who dislikes the song, I can understand why the sound of the song is very polarizing and divisive but most of the people saying these things about the lyrics etc are people that have a pre existing dislike of Taylor.

Posted by: Klaus 26th August 2017, 04:39 PM

This article is basically why I'm uneasy about the song's theme & Taylor in general. It's a really interesting read whether you agree or not: https://www.buzzfeed.com/elliewoodward/how-taylor-swift-played-the-victim-and-made-her-entire-caree?utm_term=.stPkYqPNW#.reGQ1GVqa

There's definitely a big contrast to 'not asked to be part of this narrative' and helping your career through publicity of your ex-relationships. The stuff around Harry Styles is particularly grating for me.

Posted by: Jonjo 26th August 2017, 05:16 PM

Tbh, I genuinely thought more people would be all over this. But from what I can tell, it seems to be mainly just her stans (with the odd one or two exceptions).

It's baffling to me because like I said before, it sounds like such a Lorde song and she gets praised to high heavens for something sonically similar (which is why I think I'm not fully on board). But to see people are actually outright hating and slating it surprises me. I guess this message is over done by her and it does paint her in a negative light, but sometimes people need to be able to separate the artist from the song. But I guess it's harder to do that when she gets personal. But I find it ridiculous that people can forgive Chris Brown and Justin Bieber and listen to them after all the shit they've done, but can't do the same for Taylor tbh.

Posted by: Andrew. 26th August 2017, 05:22 PM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Aug 26 2017, 06:16 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 26th August 2017, 05:25 PM

"This article has been updated following input from Taylor Swifts publicist"

Posted by: UltraReputation 26th August 2017, 05:49 PM

#1 on Spotify!!!!

Posted by: John-James 26th August 2017, 06:52 PM

HDD are predicting this to open with similar numbers to SIO in the US

Posted by: Capybréra 26th August 2017, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Aug 26 2017, 06:16 PM)

Posted by: dandy* 26th August 2017, 08:04 PM

I've given this a few plays but I have to say that I think it is a pretty poor effort from Taylor. The chorus is a total non event and the lyrical theme is just a bit unpleasant and feels quite tacky to listen to. I really enjoyed the 1989 era but this is a big step down in quality for me. Even the old taylor bit that everyone seems to like is just a bit cringe for me.

The only plus is that it has a pretty unconventional structure at times.

Posted by: UltraReputation 26th August 2017, 10:42 PM

This is smashing so badly

Coming for another US #1 and hopefully her first UK #1!! <3 <3

LWYMMD's DEBUT on Spotify:
#1 on Global Top 50
7.9M global streams
#1 in the US & U.K.
Biggest US female debut
3.8M streams in US

From yesterday:
🔥 #1 on iTunes in 75+ countries
🔥 196,000+ digital sales
🔥 18M+ views for lyric vid on YT
🏆 Fastest song to reach #1 on US iTunes for a female artist
🏆 Most views on a lyric video in 24hrs
🏆 Biggest lead at #1 (95%) in US

Highest 1 day spin total in pop radio: - TAYLOR SWIFT Look What You Made Me Do 2858 0 2858 21.463 - August 26, 2017

It also may debut on this weeks Hot 100 due to airplay

American Sales:

Posted by: White Mustang 27th August 2017, 02:50 AM

I mean it came on tonight and I bopped.


¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Posted by: Andrew. 27th August 2017, 02:59 AM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 27 2017, 03:50 AM)

Posted by: White Mustang 27th August 2017, 03:44 AM

I'm just going to have to put my issues with the sentiment aside and enjoy the tune.

Btw
LWYMMD was followed by Friends followed by Into You followed by bon appeit. What a run.

Posted by: Andrew. 27th August 2017, 03:59 AM

QUOTE(White Mustang @ Aug 27 2017, 04:44 AM)

Posted by: Liаm 27th August 2017, 04:30 AM

Omg I'd collapse if I heard this out!!!!

I remember Shake It Off coming on on my first night out just after I turned 18 and I was a mess Tbh all of those songs would make me life, never heard any o those out damn straight white ppl clubs x

Posted by: cqmerqn 27th August 2017, 07:55 AM

Went from hating this to full on loving it

Mess at this already being in my top 40 most listened songs since 2011

Posted by: RobBob 27th August 2017, 05:01 PM

It came on last night in a club at Manchester Pride and it was booed. First time I'd heard it at all, sounded good in a club. I've come home and listened to the studio version and it's significantly poorer so maybe it was a remix. She's so unlikable, I can't.

Posted by: Shaphne 27th August 2017, 05:42 PM

QUOTE(RobBob @ Aug 27 2017, 06:01 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 27th August 2017, 06:09 PM

SHE IS OVER

Posted by: Andrew. 27th August 2017, 06:12 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Aug 27 2017, 07:09 PM)

Posted by: Ryan. 27th August 2017, 06:53 PM

For the video, there's rumours of a Taylor, Joseph Kahn (regular Taylor video director) and Sean O'Pry (Blank Space co-star) reunion for a Blank Space 2.0, wouldn't that be amazing!

Posted by: Andrew. 28th August 2017, 12:30 AM

VIDEO PREMIERING NOW

Posted by: Addy K!ng 28th August 2017, 12:33 AM

Damn, so expensive. the ending though

Posted by: Liаm 28th August 2017, 12:35 AM

NO WORDS OHMY f***ING GOD

Posted by: Andrew. 28th August 2017, 12:36 AM

Okay it's just finished it's VMA premiere and it's really, really different for her She's dressed up as a witch at the start and there's a dance break and she wears a leotard or something idk and then at the end there's like six different Taylor's *.* it's strange but very good!!

Posted by: Liаm 28th August 2017, 12:36 AM

THE ENDING

THE CHOREOGRAPHY

THE WHOLE THING

Posted by: Andrew. 28th August 2017, 12:37 AM

I NEED TO SEE IT AGAIN FJROEJTGKD

Posted by: Capybréra 28th August 2017, 12:38 AM

Well that video was really impressive... but it's wasted on this song lol

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 28th August 2017, 12:38 AM

Music video is actually already on her Vevo, That ending love the full video one of her best in my opinion.

Posted by: Liаm 28th August 2017, 12:39 AM

I may just be blind stanning but it's one of the best videos I have EVER seen omg

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 28th August 2017, 12:41 AM

No your not Liam it is an amazing video haha, Just rewatching on her vevo

Posted by: Ryan. 28th August 2017, 12:41 AM

EXTRAORDINARY!

All of the old Taylors, the choreography, the visuals, THE ENDING! I think it'll do her a world of favours as well with the negativity that surrounds her at the moment, it confirms it really is all extremely tongue-in-cheek.

Posted by: Addy K!ng 28th August 2017, 12:41 AM

My fave part was new Taylor standing on top of T with all the other Taylor down trying to get her

Posted by: Jade 28th August 2017, 12:43 AM

Amazing video!! Omg at her standing on a pile of old versions of herself and the ending

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th August 2017, 12:43 AM

What a video!! Visually stunning and I loved her taking the mick out of herself with her previous selves.

Posted by: Addy K!ng 28th August 2017, 12:44 AM

QUOTE(Jade @ Aug 28 2017, 02:43 AM)

Amazing video!! Omg at her standing on a pile of old versions of herself and ending

Posted by: John-James 28th August 2017, 12:45 AM

I'm legit shaking, what an INCREDIBLE video. I'm speechless. I just can't

Posted by: Andrew. 28th August 2017, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(Jade @ Aug 28 2017, 01:43 AM)

Amazing video!! Omg at her standing on a pile of old versions of herself and ending

Posted by: Meatball Cody 28th August 2017, 12:59 AM

MY GOD

that's all I have to say

(I saw SIO, YBWM, VMA speech, surprised at the Grammy's, TS1 era, Fearless World Tour, Zombie Tay from OOTW, any others that I missed?)

Posted by: Jonjo 28th August 2017, 01:06 AM

It's literally Gaga 'Fame'/'Fame Monster' era levels of goodness. Fantastic video. Joseph Khan is a God.

Posted by: jjake 28th August 2017, 03:17 AM

the video is obviously A FEAST FOR THE EYES (as expected from a joseph kahn directed video with a lot of money thrown at it) buttt...she clearly suffers with some sort of narcasistic personality disorder...every detail god back to her and how she's been hard done by and how she's obviously great. it's WEIRD and she's going all self parody / pity and idk what to think

ultimately, i don't think i can trust her

Posted by: UltraReputation 28th August 2017, 04:21 AM

Lemme finally watch now while I have a half hour wait for the train

Posted by: UltraReputation 28th August 2017, 04:27 AM

OMFG

Posted by: UltraReputation 28th August 2017, 04:28 AM

Utterly incredible omfg!!!! IM SLAYED SO BADLY!! <3

Posted by: *Tim 28th August 2017, 07:15 AM

The Katy shade at 3:20 and with the grammy

Posted by: Colm 28th August 2017, 07:43 AM

I assume the same people did Bad Romance because there are so many of the same things in it.

Posted by: Colm 28th August 2017, 07:55 AM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Aug 28 2017, 02:06 AM)

Posted by: Ryan. 28th August 2017, 08:34 AM

Up to 13 million views in 8 hours, halfway to Adele's VEVO record and a third of the way to PSY's all time record - could she snatch both?

Posted by: Jonjo 28th August 2017, 08:45 AM

QUOTE(jjake @ Aug 28 2017, 04:17 AM)

Posted by: Jonjo 28th August 2017, 08:47 AM

QUOTE(Colm @ Aug 28 2017, 08:55 AM)

Literally Bad Romance levels of Bad Romance.

Posted by: *Tim 28th August 2017, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(jjake @ Aug 28 2017, 03:17 AM)

Posted by: mdh 28th August 2017, 09:16 AM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Aug 28 2017, 10:08 AM)

Posted by: Separate 28th August 2017, 09:25 AM

They certainly put a lot of effort in that video

Loving the song more on each listen

Posted by: *Tim 28th August 2017, 09:30 AM

QUOTE(mdh @ Aug 28 2017, 09:16 AM)

Posted by: White Mustang 28th August 2017, 09:31 AM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Aug 28 2017, 10:08 AM)

Posted by: Shaphne 28th August 2017, 09:44 AM

While visually appealing, the video is actually making me really dislike her as a person. I'm amazed at how much my opinion of her has changed in the space of a couole of days. It looked like she was going to acknowledge her reputation and throw a middle finger and prove them wrong but she's just proved everyone right and then taken that and run with it.
She comes off as a petulant little brat. "oh look at me i'm such a victim" "look at all the bad things people have done to me" but then goes and (not even subtly) throws shade like there's no tomorrow.
The I <3 TS shirt, the obvious nods to Katy and Kimye etc. the tombstone with the name she used for that Calvin track, it's all really pathetic and does nothing to change the general perception of her.

The way she killed off old Taylor's really felt like "yeah this girl who used to be likeable? gone" AKA the Taylor that people actually warmed to and who got her to where she is now. It's like she feels she is better than them now.

And the really scary thing is that people will heap praise on her for being so brave or standing up for herself but at the same time tear down Katy/Kimye for doing similar, but less obvious, things. It takes two to tango, Taylor is the one now carrying on these feuds and using them to fuel her career. It's a smokescreen to cover the fact that the song itself is utter garbage.

I miss the Taylor who sang about prince son her guitar and went to award shows dressed like she came from a Disney movie.

Posted by: jjake 28th August 2017, 09:57 AM

the song itself is tuneless and kind of melody free and not very good, like it's super unlistenable and she's slowly drifting into very unpleasant territory...like she's not some sort of hard done by victim and the worlds not against her; she really needs to stop placing her artistic licence and musicality around her narcassism and self-perceived slights...

🐡

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 28th August 2017, 10:32 AM

Nearly 16 million views in 9 hours on the music video, Looks likely to take the vevo record I'd imagine.

Posted by: cqmerqn 28th August 2017, 10:34 AM

The record currently stands at 27.7 million doesn't it?

Posted by: blacksquare 28th August 2017, 10:38 AM

I have missed the big budget pop video, so that is nice. It all looks very impressive.

But this is just so massively unlikeable. I can't get past the whole look how funny and self-aware I am angle. The ending is especially cringe-worthy.

A solid nope to everything so far.

Posted by: cqmerqn 28th August 2017, 11:17 AM

Finding it weird how much the public have turned on Taylor... similar happened to Katy Perry early this year!

Posted by: blacksquare 28th August 2017, 11:30 AM

It's not really this year, it's been bubbling away for a while now... But she's about to go number one everywhere so she's fine.

Posted by: Slick 28th August 2017, 11:33 AM

People have always disliked Taylor Swift.

I think this video is one of the best high-profile pop music videos I've seen in a long time.

Posted by: blacksquare 28th August 2017, 11:35 AM

QUOTE(cqmerqn @ Aug 28 2017, 12:17 PM)

Posted by: Davidson 28th August 2017, 11:36 AM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Aug 28 2017, 11:38 AM)

Posted by: Neil 28th August 2017, 12:39 PM

Best music video I've watched in years. Probably my favourite since... Work Bitch?

Posted by: Colm 28th August 2017, 01:06 PM

QUOTE(jjake @ Aug 28 2017, 10:57 AM)

Posted by: Colm 28th August 2017, 01:09 PM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Aug 28 2017, 12:35 PM)

Posted by: Atonement 28th August 2017, 01:32 PM

QUOTE(blacksquare @ Aug 28 2017, 01:30 PM)

Posted by: The Hissmobile 28th August 2017, 02:20 PM

Posted by: Liаm 28th August 2017, 02:22 PM

I'm pretty sure the second single will be a big pop banger, her and team aren't stupid. This is the big "comeback" (for want of a better word, I know she's only been gone like 2 years but you know what I mean) to get people talking and that is exactly what it's doing especially with the video now.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 28th August 2017, 03:00 PM

Well it's a spectacular video production and visuals wise and I like the ending, but gosh the self indulgence is really off the scale :/

Posted by: Mack 28th August 2017, 03:18 PM

This is her 'Piece Of Me' video and song really isn't it.

Posted by: Mack 28th August 2017, 03:28 PM

One of my favourite music videos for some time this. Pretty sure the yellow car crashing was a reference to Katy Perry there and the end was a reference to Kanye possibly.

Posted by: burbe 28th August 2017, 03:47 PM

God I can't stand her but this has to be one of the best pop videos in quite some time! Clearly a big budget and it really comes across!

Posted by: lewistgreen 28th August 2017, 04:17 PM

Been away for a few days so only just getting around to this. Have to say, it is fairly decent on first listen!

Posted by: No Sleeep 28th August 2017, 04:45 PM

That video has really won me over I love the end lol "getting receipts", "I would like to be excluded from this narrative"

Posted by: *Tim 28th August 2017, 04:58 PM

QUOTE(Mack @ Aug 28 2017, 03:28 PM)

Posted by: John-James 28th August 2017, 06:12 PM

Vevo record broken!!

Posted by: UltraReputation 28th August 2017, 06:12 PM

YASSSSS Queen.

Posted by: Liаm 28th August 2017, 06:19 PM

Omg yaaaaaaass when will your favs *.*

Posted by: Meatball Cody 28th August 2017, 06:22 PM

flopdele

Posted by: Ryan. 28th August 2017, 06:56 PM

With a good 7 hours to spare! Can she grab the PSY record too which I think was 38 million views of any YouTube video in one day?

Posted by: Mack 28th August 2017, 07:38 PM

Flipping hell, that's impressive.

Posted by: cqmerqn 28th August 2017, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(Ryan. @ Aug 28 2017, 07:56 PM)

Posted by: Mack 28th August 2017, 09:24 PM

100m views in 3 days possibly?

It's a grower for me this, weren't what to think when I first heard it.

Posted by: Colm 28th August 2017, 09:37 PM

Buzzfeed go through some of the hidden and not so hidden references.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jemimaskelley/my-actual-queen?utm_term=.gnypkGnVE#.brMYvenbW

Posted by: UltraReputation 28th August 2017, 09:42 PM

I completely missed the TIWYCF pseudoynm on the grave and the $1 bill in the bathtub!!

Posted by: cqmerqn 28th August 2017, 09:53 PM

What does $1 refer to?

Posted by: Ryan. 28th August 2017, 09:56 PM

She only counter-sued the radio host who sexually assaulted her for a $1 as it was about getting justice and to show other victims they can get the justice they deserve rather than earning herself money.

(The trial was only a couple of weeks ago but Joseph Kahn says he was editing it all the way up until a couple of days ago)

Posted by: cqmerqn 28th August 2017, 09:59 PM

Thanks!

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 28th August 2017, 10:11 PM

That is a damn good video!

Posted by: Ryan. 28th August 2017, 10:25 PM

I think she's gonna break the all-time record ever, she has 2 and a half-ish hours left and needs 4ish million views! Surely she can sneak over the line?

Posted by: Ryan. 28th August 2017, 10:55 PM

2.9 million views needed in around 1 hr 30! It's going to be so close, and apparently usually there's a bit of lag and YouTube inflates the figures slightly for the official total.

On another note, I love how zombie Taylor at the beginning is wearing the Out of the Woods dress - amazing continuation!

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 28th August 2017, 11:14 PM

36.2 million views now, Around hour and 10 minutes left before it hits 24 hours.

Posted by: casey__ 28th August 2017, 11:23 PM

hella catchy song, the chorus is a bit of a let down.

Whilst i'm extremely intrigued by this whole campaign - she really is insufferable. i've never particularly warmed to her as an artist, apart from 'i knew you were trouble' and 'style'.

I feel like this whole campaign is to shatter the illusion of her being some kind of victim. It's like a self created / self aware "look at me i've reached rock bottom - i'm a bitch really". To then either come back with another album seeking 'Redemption' or weave a whole narrative through this campaign to come back out as the sweet Taylor swift from years ago.

it all reeks of an extremely calculated scripted PR stunt akin to the 180 on the public perception of Justin Bieber / Chris Brown.

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 28th August 2017, 11:31 PM

1 hour left and views are now 37,084,957 views

Posted by: UltraReputation 28th August 2017, 11:52 PM

What is Gentleman's record again and how close is it now?

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 28th August 2017, 11:55 PM

38,409,306 views in 24 hours for PSY she needs less than 900k in 40mins but probably less, I know youtube update slower. She's currently on 37,528,962 views.

Posted by: UltraReputation 29th August 2017, 12:00 AM

Omg fab *.* hopefully she makes it, lemme start watching it on repeat for a while!! <3

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 29th August 2017, 12:02 AM

Think she might do it to be honest, I know youtube update slower so even after it hits 24 hours am sure be few 100,000 to add to the total within the 24hours hours.

Up to 37,682,752 views at the moment.

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 29th August 2017, 12:11 AM

38,123,405 views 20 minutes to go, Needs under 300k. I think she will do it we will find out tomorrow when youtube add the totals up, Its updating slowly at moment but big updates each time.

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 29th August 2017, 12:27 AM

She's beat it with 5 mins to spare views are currently 38,916,434 views

Posted by: Liаm 29th August 2017, 12:28 AM

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAS QUEEN Fully deserved with such a bloody incredible video.

Posted by: UltraReputation 29th August 2017, 12:29 AM

OMG YASSS!! another record *.*

Posted by: Jade 29th August 2017, 12:31 AM

Wow, the hype around this video has been insane. That's an amazing feat for her!

Posted by: Andrew. 29th August 2017, 12:31 AM

So proud of her, very well deserved as well!

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 29th August 2017, 12:32 AM

I imagine should be some views missing off that when youtube officially confirm it tomorrow, Probably be over 39 million. She beat PSY record anyway so its officially the most viewed video in 24 hours on all of youtube not just VEVO.

Sorry for all the updates you all probably think am crazy

Posted by: Liаm 29th August 2017, 01:22 AM

No because we're equally crazy too

Posted by: Meatball Cody 29th August 2017, 02:35 AM

Oppa Flopnam Style

mutha fatha gentleflop

Posted by: Colm 29th August 2017, 09:12 AM

Wow. A vast improvement.

Posted by: Shaphne 29th August 2017, 10:05 AM

Taylor being inspired by Kylie tho



(Also the idea of her past selvies fighting each other was very Did It Again)

Posted by: UltraReputation 29th August 2017, 11:47 AM

According to the Friday predictions thread, she's #1 with 36k so far

Finally coming for her first UK #1!! <3

Posted by: UltraReputation 29th August 2017, 11:49 AM

Also debuted at #77 on the Hot 100 (I think) so it'll have a massive climb next week *.*

Posted by: BrookeOlivia 29th August 2017, 12:43 PM

35.7k first update, 15k lead over "new rules" should end up around 60k-ish first week I imagine.

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 29th August 2017, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(Colm @ Aug 29 2017, 10:12 AM)

Posted by: Colm 30th August 2017, 11:57 AM

Does anyone else get Regina Spektor in this?

Especially the "I don't trust nobody, nobody trusts me" part?

Posted by: UltraReputation 30th August 2017, 03:44 PM

Back at #1 on Spotify with 482k

Posted by: jjake 30th August 2017, 11:43 PM

as a song i hated it but the video has made me love it; good job babe

Posted by: jjake 30th August 2017, 11:44 PM

literally playing the c**t; it's so bold and i can RELATE

Posted by: Separate 31st August 2017, 08:16 AM

Posted by: THEO. 31st August 2017, 09:43 AM

As much as I dislike the video, Joseph Khan wrote a great response to "haters" calling Taylor manipulative/etc.

Posted by: Liаm 31st August 2017, 12:07 PM

Om legit I don't think it's necessarily that she is a woman though it's that she is Taylor Swift.

Posted by: Colm 31st August 2017, 02:50 PM

QUOTE(THEO. @ Aug 31 2017, 10:43 AM)

Posted by: THEO. 31st August 2017, 05:04 PM

QUOTE(Colm @ Aug 31 2017, 03:50 PM)

Posted by: Meatball Cody 31st August 2017, 05:20 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Aug 31 2017, 05:07 AM)

Om legit I don't think it's necessarily that she is a woman though it's that she is Taylor Swift.

Posted by: Josh! 31st August 2017, 09:09 PM

I am OBSESSED right now with the ringing/siren/beep noise thing that comes in at about 3:15 in the instrumental of the song. Could well be my favourite production moment of a pop song this year, it's such a small touch but it just makes the final chorus go OFF!

Posted by: Cremey 31st August 2017, 09:15 PM

QUOTE(Josh! @ Aug 31 2017, 10:09 PM)

I am OBSESSED right now with the ringing/siren/beep noise thing that comes in at about 3:15 in the instrumental of the song. Could well be my favourite production moment of a pop song this year, it's such a small touch but it just makes the final chorus go OFF!

Posted by: burbe 31st August 2017, 09:56 PM

This has grown on me SO MUCH! Probably my third fave Taylor song behind Bad Blood (Kendrick version) and Wildest Dreams!

Posted by: Colm 1st September 2017, 11:14 AM

QUOTE(THEO. @ Aug 31 2017, 06:04 PM)

Posted by: Shaphne 1st September 2017, 12:12 PM

QUOTE(Colm @ Sep 1 2017, 12:14 PM)

Posted by: Atonement 1st September 2017, 02:16 PM

Enters Dutch top 100 (sales/streaming only) at #20.

Posted by: Liаm 1st September 2017, 04:36 PM

Not that it was in any doubt but this is officially her first UK #1

It's also #1 in New Zealand and Ireland.

Posted by: Andrew. 1st September 2017, 04:45 PM

Yasssssss

Posted by: UltraReputation 1st September 2017, 04:56 PM

YASSSSS at last!

Posted by: Separate 1st September 2017, 05:11 PM

Finally! It's a shame her #2s didn't manage that feat.

Posted by: HarryEzra 1st September 2017, 05:16 PM

Yes

Posted by: Tyler 2nd September 2017, 01:00 AM

QUOTE(Colm @ Aug 29 2017, 05:12 AM)

Posted by: Tyler 2nd September 2017, 01:01 AM

QUOTE(THEO. @ Aug 31 2017, 01:04 PM)

Posted by: Tyler 2nd September 2017, 01:06 AM

QUOTE(Tyler @ Sep 1 2017, 09:00 PM)

Posted by: Liаm 2nd September 2017, 06:18 PM

This is officially #1 in Australia too!

Posted by: UltraReputation 2nd September 2017, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(Tyler @ Sep 2 2017, 02:06 AM)

Posted by: Liаm 5th September 2017, 01:26 AM

This is "eligible" to be Platinum in the US now we just have to wait for it to be certified

Posted by: Liаm 5th September 2017, 02:06 PM

Officially Hot 100 #1, 354k sales and 84.4 million streams which is the second highest total ever Technically it's the highest ever on Streaming Songs as the highest was Harlem Shake and for some reason loads of the Harlem Shakes of the viral trend counted as Youtube counts for somthing in America, of course that inflated Taylor's too as she got the Vevo record, but at least it was the actual song not some stupid viral trend. But still, SLAY. And she stopped Despacito from getting the #1 weeks record *.* Our saviour x

Posted by: John-James 5th September 2017, 02:14 PM

84.4M is insane! As you said, Harlem Shake doesn't deserve that record, I'm still amazed that Billboard counted all those videos, what a joke!

Posted by: Liаm 7th September 2017, 05:39 PM

I think this did 916k combined first week (well first proper week thanks to the 77 debut due to airplay weeks being different) n the US Highest week of "sales" since Closer by Chainsmokers as well.

Posted by: 5 Silas Frøkner 7th September 2017, 10:47 PM

I'm completely addicted to this. Half the lyrics are genius, half are pathetic and I'm hooked regardless. I love the video, she's insanely clever/calculated. (it's director can get in the sea)

Posted by: leewallace 8th September 2017, 02:36 PM

I can't stop singing 'Me Too' by a Meghan Trainor in the chorus!

Posted by: UltraReputation 8th September 2017, 04:41 PM

And this is #1 for a 2nd week in the UK <3 <3

Posted by: mdh 10th September 2017, 02:50 PM

i love this now oops

Posted by: John-James 11th September 2017, 07:26 AM

A newspaper has confirmed that Taylor will be performing on X Factor later this year

Posted by: FiaSpice 11th September 2017, 03:27 PM

It's one of those rare occurence I'm in love with an artist first single off and album. It was love at first sight, errr listen!

Posted by: John-James 11th September 2017, 04:26 PM

I see people complaining about this song on my Facebook on a daily basis I'm worried this will do absolutely nothing for album sales

Posted by: Liаm 11th September 2017, 06:51 PM

Second week at the top of the Hot 100

Posted by: cqmerqn 11th September 2017, 08:59 PM

QUOTE(John-James @ Sep 11 2017, 08:26 AM)

Posted by: cqmerqn 11th September 2017, 09:02 PM

Which newspaper was it? I can't find anything on it?

Posted by: UltraReputation 20th September 2017, 05:20 PM

Third week #1 on hot 100

That's more than SIO did consecutively iirc?!

Posted by: UltraReputation 20th September 2017, 05:22 PM

Also Taylor is posting behind the scenes clips of the video on YouTube and they are SO good! (There are BTS for the Taylor Mountain and the zombie scene so far!)

I'd post them but I'm on my phone and it's too much effort 😂😂