Taylor’s Version goes way beyond the corporate intricacies that spurred her into it. Indeed, the Scooterific backstory already seems like a footnote to a major creative project. The TV phenomenon symbolizes Swift’s unwavering commitment to creative autonomy—a refusal to let external forces define her artistic narrative. By revisiting and rerecording her early albums, Swift not only reclaims ownership but also offers a nuanced reflection on the way her music has evolved over the years—the way she has.
