"Critics Laufey and Clairo weigh in on the Taylor Swift albums Folklore and Evermore, expressing their personal preferences in the much-debated controversy"
In a recent episode of Hot Ones Versus, singers Laufey and Clairo ranked Taylor Swift's albums, showcasing their shared appreciation for the pop icon's discography.
Both artists agree that Taylor Swift's fourth studio album, "Fearless," takes the top spot. Laufey, who is counting down to the release of her new album, A Matter Of Time, on 22 August, expressed her love for the album, while Clairo, who will next perform at All Things Go in September, found herself in agreement.
However, when it comes to the order of the remaining albums, there are slight differences. Laufey ranked the albums from best to worst as "Fearless," "Red," "1989," and "Lover." Clairo mostly agreed, but she might place "1989" second instead of "Red" due to her favourite Taylor Swift song, "False God," being from "Lover." This jazz-infused neo-soul track, featuring a saxophone, has left Clairo somewhat conflicted about placing "Lover" last.
Both singers also expressed admiration for Taylor Swift's more recent works, "Folklore" and "Evermore." Laufey, who is a big fan of these albums, even suggested that "Evermore" might be the better album and feels underrated. Clairo agreed, suggesting that it could be a contender for the top spot.
Interestingly, many of Taylor Swift's albums now exist in two versions due to her regaining ownership of her music. This includes "Fearless," "Red," "1989," and "Lover."
Meanwhile, Clairo has been on the festival circuit this summer, and Laufey is gearing up for the release of her new album. On 7 August, Laufey released a fourth single from her upcoming album, "Snow White."
In conclusion, Laufey and Clairo share a fondness for Taylor Swift’s earlier albums but appreciate the artistic evolution into "Folklore" and "Evermore" as well. Their shared discussion serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Taylor Swift's music.
Laufey and Clairo, discussing Taylor Swift's albums, both agree that music from the jazz-infused neo-soul track "False God," featuring a saxophone, on "Lover" is significant to them, causing slight differences in the ranking of remaining albums. They expressed admiration for Taylor Swift's more recent works, "Folklore" and "Evermore," with Laufey suggesting that "Evermore" might be underrated and could potentially take the top spot.
