Published September 25, 2026 at 9:13 AM ET · Updated September 25, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Taylor Swift’s new Encore release divides critics over shifting identity
2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Guardian. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Taylor Swift released an expanded edition of The Life of a Showgirl titled The Encore. Critics are divided, with one review calling the release disjointed and saying it deepens an identity crisis, while another finds flashes of humanity alongside vindictive love songs.
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