Which Taylor Swift Era Am I?

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As Barbara Walters once said, Taylor Swift is the music industry. With 10 original studio albums under her belt, Taylor Swift is truly a mastermind. Each of Swift’s albums follows an aesthetic that hasn’t gone out of style. From rainbows and butterflies to snakes and dark lips, there’s a song anyone can shake it off to. If you’re feeling on the outside and aren’t sure what we mean, take our Swiftie-approved quiz to find out what Taylor Swift era you are. We promise you’re ready for it.

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Questions Overview

1. Which of these color palettes speak to you the most?
  1. Pale blue, sea foam green, and ivory
  2. Bright pink, teal, and gold
  3. Red, navy, and white
  4. Forest green, burnt orange, and mahogany
2. How would you describe your love life?
  1. Depressing. It feels like one breakup after another.
  2. Exciting. This is the time to meet new people!
  3. Committed. I found the one I’ve been looking for.
  4. Blooming. I’ve got a crush or two.
3. Your crush sits next to you—AH! What do you do?
  1. Blush and twirl my hair. What do I say?
  2. Give them a small wave and pray I don’t say the wrong thing.
  3. Imagine what it’d be like if we lived in the olden days.
  4. Wink and put on my sexiest smile. I know what I’m doing.
4. Out of these options, which track 5 is your favorite?
  1. “Dear John”
  2. “All Too Well”
  3. “The Archer”
  4. “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
5. How would your besties describe you?
  1. Friendly, cheerful, and a bit naive
  2. Charismatic, confused, and lonely
  3. Bubbly, optimistic, and hopelessly in love
  4. Creative, self-assured, and sexy
6. Out of these options, which do you have the most of in your closet?
  1. Cardigans. They’re perfect for any occasion.
  2. High-waisted pants. They truly never go out of style.
  3. Crop tops. They’re easy to dress up or down.
  4. Sundresses. They’re casually effortless.
7. Which Taylor quote do you resonate with the most?
  1. “Be nice to people, until they step on you.”
  2. “Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave.”
  3. “Just be yourself, there is no one better.”
  4. “You are not the opinion of somebody who doesn’t know you.”
8. Which hairstyle do you love rocking?
  1. Curls. I want to look like a princess every day.
  2. A shoulder-length bob with side-swept bangs. It’s easy to style.
  3. Long and straight. Simple, easy, and super cute.
  4. Eh, it depends on the day. I let my hair do whatever it wants.
9. Which genre do you listen to most?
  1. Country
  2. Country pop
  3. Pop
  4. Alternative
10. You’re doodling on your homework. What are you drawing?
  1. Hearts. What can I say? Love is on my mind.
  2. Stars. They’re not always perfect, but I don’t care.
  3. Clouds. They’re so romantic, don’t you think?
  4. Trees. I’m always thinking about nature.
11. Which song do you belt in the shower?
  1. “Should’ve Said No”
  2. “Don’t Blame Me”
  3. “You Belong With Me”
  4. “the 1”
12. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
  1. A cottage in the woods
  2. New York City
  3. Paris
  4. A farm in the countryside
13. What does your dream vacation look like?
  1. Lounging on the beach with a tropical drink in hand.
  2. Bundling up by a fire in a cabin with hot chocolate.
  3. Going clubbing with some good friends.
  4. Singing karaoke in the Honky Tonks.
14. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
  1. Bananas
  2. Chai sugar cookies
  3. Cake
  4. Pasta
15. In your friend group, you’re the:
  1. Mother. My friends look to me for guidance.
  2. Defender. No one hurts my friends when I’m around.
  3. Partier. What can I say? I like having a good time.
  4. Creator. If someone needs a story, they come to me.
16. Someone shatters your heart. How do you react?
  1. Reinvent myself. It’s time for a change.
  2. Smile and walk away. They just couldn’t handle me.
  3. Take a walk in the woods. I need to clear my head.
  4. Cry. What else can I do with a broken heart?
17. Which of these items is in your bedroom right now?
  1. Polaroids of me and my friends
  2. A snowglobe
  3. Old books
  4. Plants
18. Out of these stories, which is your favorite?
  1. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
  2. Romeo and Juliet
  3. The Great Gatsby
  4. The Hunger Games
19. How do you like to edit your Instagram photos?
  1. In greyscale. It looks more mysterious that way.
  2. With dark contrast. The moodier, the better.
  3. With high saturation. I like my pictures to pop.
  4. I don’t edit my photos. All-natural is best.
20. Prom is here—yay! What are you wearing?
  1. A floor-length gown full of tulle and sparkles.
  2. A flapper dress glistening with jewels.
  3. A black suit or skin-tight dress.
  4. A knee-length pastel-colored dress with a sweetheart neckline.
21. Pick an item in your makeup bag you can’t live without.
  1. Red lipstick
  2. Liquid eyeliner
  3. Nail polish
  4. Chapstick
22. What’s your top priority right now?
  1. Myself. I want to stop thinking about what other people think.
  2. Creating. I have so many stories to tell.
  3. My crush. They’ll notice me by the end of the year.
  4. Being happy. I want to cherish life for once.
23. If you could get one of these lyrics tattooed, which would you choose?
  1. “I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, but life goes on.”
  2. “This is me trying.”
  3. “Long story short, I survived.”
  4. “Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time.”
24. How would you describe love?
  1. Burning red
  2. New
  3. Delicate
  4. Sweet
25. It’s Halloween. What are you dressing up as?
  1. A princess. Any excuse to wear a fluffy dress!
  2. A biker. I like wearing all black.
  3. A cowboy. Let’s keep it classic and country.
  4. A diamond. What? I like sparkles.

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Taylor Swift’s Eras: An Eras Tour Guide

So, what are Taylor Swift’s eras? Currently, Taylor Swift has 10 studio albums (not including her rerecordings or holiday albums). Swift’s fans, also known as Swifties, began dividing her career and albums into “eras” early on in her career, especially when the pop star moved from country music to a more mainstream sound.

New and old fans continue to dive deep into her discography, discovering and rediscovering songs and aesthetics they relate to. Swift hopped on the trend and announced her latest stadium tour, The Eras Tour, in November 2022. But what happened during these musical eras, and why are they important? Here’s a timeline to bring you up to speed:

  • In 2006, Taylor Swift released her first album, self-titled Taylor Swift. The country album spent 8 months on the Billboard charts with singles like “Tim McGraw” and “Our Song” leading the front. At the 2007 CMAs, Swift won the Best New Artist award, and her “girl next door” presence captured country-lover’s hearts.
  • Swift released her second album Fearless in 2008, which topped the Billboard 200 chart and won Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammys. However, these accolades were not the pivotal point of the era. At the 2009 VMAs, Kanye West jumped on stage and claimed Swift didn’t deserve the Best Female Video award, and that it should be awarded to Beyonce instead. This moment in pop culture would go down in history and be the start of Swift’s controversial image.
  • In 2010, Swift’s third album Speak Now came out. The album spent 6 weeks at the top of the charts and features fan-adored songs like “Mean,” “Dear John,” and “Enchanted.” Sparkles, curls, and whimsical floral designs were all the rage during this era; however, despite the glitz and glam, Swift was criticized for dating too much, being “innocent,” and acting “childish.”
  • Swift changed her image in 2012 with her fourth album Red. The once country artist’s music was swaying more toward a pop sound with catchy tunes like “22,” “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” In this era, Swift lost the curls and cowboy boots, instead rocking blunt, straight bangs and saddle shoes. But even with her newfound look and sound, Swift was still publicly scrutinized for her dating life.
  • In an effort to take control of her public image, Swift rebranded herself again in 2014 with the release of her fifth album 1989. Swift chopped off her hair, sporting a chic straight bob, and swapped her modest attire for short skirts and crop tops. Even so, the criticism got worse thanks to another controversy with Kanye West in 2016.
  • After stepping away from the public eye amidst public backlash, Swift returned with a vengeance at the end of 2017, releasing her sixth album reputation. The once bubbly pop singer traded her red lipstick for black, opting for snake skin leather and fish nets over tassels and sequins.
  • A dramatic flip from the dark and edgy reputation, Swift released Lover, her seventh album, in 2019. Full of pastel colors, sparkles, and upbeat tunes, the era was reminiscent of her previous years before the West drama. The album became 2019’s best-selling studio album and was the first album Swift owned the masters to.
  • When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2019, Swift’s Lover festival and media plans were canceled. To cope with isolation and quarantine, Swift released her eighth and ninth albums, folklore and evermore, back-to-back in 2020. These sister eras were Swift’s introduction to an alternative sound and were all about cottagecore aesthetics and escapism.
  • The most recent era is Swift’s tenth album Midnights. The album dropped near the end of 2022, with the entire album topping the charts and becoming the best-selling album of the year. The premise: thoughts that keep you up at night. With Midnights, Swift returned to writing autobiographical songs, highlighting snippets of her life from across her career. Fans have reveled in the new sound, 1970s-inspired aesthetic, and Swift’s new empowerment.

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