I thought this was a fairer critic than most - giving credit to objective talent where its due even though he is not in the fanbase? And to add to that: at a time where so many voices are silenced and viewpoints cancelled, why is Swift’s material (both live and recorded) rising to the top? Is the large Swift following a sign or a healthy culture overall with — promoting high aspirations, healthy ways of facing the complexities of life in today’s world, or one that’s problematic with declining tastes and character. Clearly she sings songs designed to be more than just mere escape.
She also happens to be one of the few white faces you see in pop music these days.