Ryan Adams’ Tribute to Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ is a Must-Listen

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After much anticipation, Ryan Adams finally released his cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ track-by-track on Monday. Let’s be real for a moment—can we stop calling her T-Swizzle? We’re all adults here. While it may not be the most groundbreaking album of the year (let’s face it, we’ve got plenty of Ryan Adams tracks to go around, and most folks are already familiar with Taylor), this collaboration feels like a delightful face-off in the arena of musical admiration.

The two artists have been exchanging compliments online, which is just heartwarming. In a recent radio chat, Taylor revealed she’s been accidentally singing Ryan’s dreamy tunes at her own concerts. I mean, it’s 2015—how are we supposed to handle this level of positivity? Disliking ‘1989’ is like turning down cake pops or rejecting a stranger’s offer of an umbrella in the rain. Seriously, if you say “no,” you’re probably the one in the wrong.

Four Reasons to Check Out This Album

In the spirit of the Internet’s love for lists, here are four reasons you should check out this album (do people even say “album” anymore?):

1. It’s a quick listen, taking just about 45 minutes—so why not?
2. It’s not just a regular covers album. It’s more like a dreamy, laid-back California take on Swift’s work, featuring airy arrangements and echoey vocals reminiscent of the ‘80s. The track “Blank Space” is stripped down, “How You Get the Girl” feels hazy and synth-heavy, and Adams gives “Shake It Off” a vibe that’s almost reminiscent of “I’m on Fire,” which is just confusingly amazing.
3. The rendition of “Bad Blood” is a standout. Ryan has managed to elevate the one song from ‘1989’ that really needed it, transforming it into something full of emotion and jangle—he really unearthed the country roots hidden in the pop original.
4. ‘1989’ is packed with solid tracks. Personally, I find that if I enjoy eight songs from an album, that’s a win. Honestly, I’ve played ‘1989’ way more than Kendrick’s latest, and the new Apple music app seems to be confused about whether to keep my Father John Misty record or not.

Embracing ‘1989’ has had its downsides for me. I’ve lost some respect from a few friends—not the kind of drifting friendships that fade away, but actual shocked reactions, like I just told them I dropped a piano on their house. My friend Lucy was genuinely devastated, exclaiming, “I thought you had better taste!” Well, haters gonna hate.

But maybe we’re overthinking things (which, yes, seems to be a common Internet pastime). I’ve never met Taylor, but she comes off as a genuinely good person. It’s refreshing to see Ryan having fun with this project, creating something that balances novelty and quality, all while sharing the experience with us through social media. So, let’s just enjoy the music and maybe grab a cake pop while we’re at it.

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In summary, Ryan Adams’ cover of ‘1989’ is a fun, dreamy take on Taylor Swift’s original work, showcasing a blend of admiration and creativity between the two artists. It’s definitely worth a listen if you’re in the mood for something fresh!