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All of 16 when she recorded this debut album, country-pop singer Taylor Swift's considerably strong voice straddles that precarious edge that both suggests experience far beyond her years, and simultaneously leaves no doubt that she's still got a lot of life to live. It's a fresh, still girlish voice, full of hope and naïveté, but it's also a confident and mature one. That Swift is a talent to be reckoned with is never in doubt: her delivery on tracks like the uptempo "The Outside," the spare acoustic ballad "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)," and especially the leadoff track, "Tim McGraw," which was the first single from the album, is that of a seasoned pro, despite Swift's newcomer status. "Tim McGraw" may also be the album's highlight -- not a teenager's tribute to the country superstar, it instead uses McGraw as a marker in a lover's time line: "When you think Tim McGraw/I hope you think my favorite song." It's a device that's been used countless times in as many ways, that of associating a failed affair with items, places, and people, yet it works as a hook here and manages to come off as an original idea. Swift wrote or co-wrote every song on the record, a fairly remarkable feat considering the sophisticated manner in which she treats matters near and dear to the heart of one her age ("Now that I'm sitting here thinking it through/I've never been anywhere cold as you"). Producer/mentor Nathan Chapman has applied a gloss to some of Swift's songs that not all of them really require, and in some cases, would do better without. But Swift has no trouble overcoming any blandness taking place around her. She's come up with a commendable starter album that's as accomplished as any by a ten-year veteran who's seen a lot more road and felt a lot more emotion. Swift's young age may be a major point of interest in bringing listeners in, but by the end of the record, she's succeeded in keeping them. ~ Jeff Tamarkin
Personnel: Taylor Swift (vocals, guitars, background vocals); Bruce Bouton (dobro); Rob Hajacos (fiddle); Tim Marks (electric bass); Eric Darken (percussion).
shockingly good i wa amazed at how good this cd was beginning to end.i dont even like country.this is the only country cd i have ever owned and i love it Submitted by dondolla21 (vernon,AL,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 3 of 3 found this helpful.
perfect every word of every song is perfect for any girl, any age to relate to. who hasn't been heartbroken/cheated on/loved their best friend? the only thing i'm wondering about is the song "i'd lie" and where that is on her cd.... Submitted by courtney (monticello, IL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Taylor Swift-Taylor Swift Great CD. My favourite song is ''Picture To Burn'' ! Submitted by Maxime (Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 3 of 4 found this helpful.
buy this Taylor swift is the youngest singer i have ever liked...no wonder!!She produces cool song on this album that you'll memorize in 1 week tops!!Buy this,support Taylor! Submitted by vic77 (Springfield, CT, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
this is great i Love all of her songs me n my girlfriend had are first dance and kiss to her song "Our Song" so that became our song
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shockingly good
this is great
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