As Taylor Swift Dominates the Globe, Why Are Her Fans Missing This One Era the Most?

Published 07/08/2024, 1:23 AM EDT

Taylor Swift is currently at the peak of her stardom, headlining the highly acclaimed Eras Tour and breaking records with her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'. In the midst of global attention and excitement over her activities, some members of the Taylor Swift fan club have sparked curiosity by expressing nostalgia and longing for a previous era. While Swift's eras do reflect facets of her evolving identity shaped over her long career, such concerns accompany as part and parcel of her heightening fame.

Since the Eras Tour beautifully encapsulates different phases of her career, the sentiment of missing a specific era, thus, naturally raises questions about whether Swifties are growing weary of the current ones.

Which era is the Taylor Swift fans missing the most?

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Recently, a Reddit post by a Taylor Swift fan garnered significant attention among supporters worldwide, lamenting the loss of the "Folkmore" era, reminiscent of the times when she released 'Folklore' and 'Evermore'. The post suggests a longing for the "simplicity" of that phase, contrasting it with Swift's current prominence with the record-breaking 'The Tortured Poets Department' and her ongoing Eras Tour, which has dominated global headlines. 

This unexpected sentiment of missing something from the past has raised eyebrows, yet what is more striking is the widespread support from other fans who find these claims deeply resonant. The post reflects on how the fan club was in disarray over a perceived lack of promotion and other concerns during that era. Looking back, they now reminisce about the tranquility of that time, free from the divisions of Swift's career into distinct eras and the accompanying scrutiny. 

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While recognizing that Swift's current approach is not inherently flawed, they feel compelled to express their long-held emotions. With many fans sharing similar sentiments, it raises the question of whether these feelings are isolated or represent a collective viewpoint.

Taylor Swift fans unite as claims flood in of missing the Folkmore era

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The fan went the extra mile in expressing how everything now feels "overexposed" with Taylor Swift's current releases and how her outspoken political activism seems overshadowed by the demands of stardom and ambition. Typically, Swifties are known for their defiant attitude when confronted with unconventional claims about the pop star, but this time, their reactions differed. One fan responded, saying, "she made a hard turn to very corporate after this era," while another agreed, stating that the era felt like "she was genuinely enjoying it."

Not all members of the club, however, agreed with these sentiments. One user questioned, "why do people act like Taylor was some underground indie artist," pointing out that she has always been commercial. Another echoed this, writing, "exactly!" and recognizing that both 'Folklore' and 'Evermore' were indeed commercial records. Despite this, many fans felt that "this era was the most “understated” era she's had, besides debut," and with most missing those days, it seems the era had a special magic that fans are still eager to revisit

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What do you think of Taylor Swift fans missing the 'Folklore' and 'Evermore' era despite the mounting global attention on the pop star? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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