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The Review

Track Eight: Vigilante S—–

Track Eight: Vigilante S—–

November 17, 2022

Now, this is a song we will add to our favorites. This song is the cousin of “I Know Places” from 1989 and the sister to “I Did Something Bad” from reputation. It fits right in with Swift’s album...

Track Seven: Question...?

Track Seven: Question…?

November 17, 2022

After the beat starts, the song opens with a faint “I remember” that is identical to the rigid lyric in “Out of the Woods'' from 1989. This led us to question whether this was one of the songs Swift...

Track Six: Midnight Rain

Track Six: Midnight Rain

November 17, 2022

“Midnight Rain” is the song that made this album “mid.” For us, this song was an utter disappointment. We paused it after listening to it for only a second. The low-pitched EDM-sounding auto-tune...

Track Five: You’re on Your Own, Kid

Track Five: You’re on Your Own, Kid

November 17, 2022

This is by far our favorite song on the album. We were hypnotized by the melody and rhythm every time we played it. The bridge is breathtaking; the lyrics are phenomenal and produce so many feelings and...

Track Four: Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana del Rey)

Track Four: Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana del Rey)

November 17, 2022

Even though the song claims it “features Lana Del Rey,” Del Rey’s voice is barely heard throughout the song. In fact, Del Rey simply harmonized with Swift in the background. This was a major letdown. We...

Track Three: Anti-Hero

Track Three: Anti-Hero

November 17, 2022

This highly anticipated song left us in shock. By the two-minute mark, we were already singing along to the catchy chorus. This song is guaranteed to get stuck in your head.  When the first verse started,...

Track Two: Maroon

Track Two: Maroon

November 17, 2022

This song is a masterpiece. “Maroon” showcases Swift’s incredible songwriting capabilities, and it is magical in every way. The lyrics, chorus and vocals in this song are jaw-dropping—we did not...

Track One: Lavender Haze

Track One: Lavender Haze

November 17, 2022

“Lavender Haze” is an underwhelming way to start off the highly awaited album. It is peppy and upbeat, but the lyrics do not portray Swift’s songwriting skills. The tune, however, is immaculate,...

Sophomores Turner Edwards and Serina Yan share their thoughts on The Loneliest Time.

The Loneliest Time

Turner Edwards and Serina Yan November 5, 2022

In her new album The Loneliest Time, Carly Rae Jepsen unveils a collection of pop songs that are paradoxically both diverse and sonically cohesive. Jepsen’s objective on The Loneliest Time is clear:...

Sophomores Turner Edwards and Elise Anderson share their thoughts on Midnights.

Midnights

Turner Edwards and Elise Anderson November 5, 2022

Taylor Swift’s newest album, Midnights, finds the singer at her most authentic and vulnerable state—and most confident in her abilities. While Swift does not take any huge risks in this album, with...

Spanish teacher Luis Gamboa

Maddie Garrou and Marin Pollock November 1, 2022

New Upper School Spanish teacher Luis Gamboa has not owned a TV for 30 years. Gamboa moved to California from his home in Guadalajara, Mexico, when he was only 16. His teaching career began 22 years...

English teacher Matthew Wells

Maddie Garrou and Marin Pollock November 1, 2022

Ever since Matthew Wells was a student in high school, he wanted to teach English. In 2008, Wells began teaching middle school in Georgia. Later, he moved to Houston with his wife who was offered a...

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