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Midnights

Taylor Swift · 2022

54 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · pop rock · synth-pop

A dreamy blend of synth-pop and introspective lyrics that explores midnight musings and self-reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamy late-night introspection
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • catchy sing-along choruses
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • emotional musings on self-discovery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate high-energy tracks
  • avoid lyrical depth and nuance

Where this album fits

Themes
midnight musings· self-reflection· societal expectations
Career context
Released on October 21, 2022, 'Midnights' marks Taylor Swift's tenth studio album, following her critically acclaimed album 'Evermore'. At this point in her career, Swift was solidifying her status as a pop powerhouse while exploring new sonic territories with a cohesive blend of synth-pop and introspection.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Halsey· Lorde
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey — Shares a dreamy, introspective atmosphere with themes of self-reflection and societal critique.
Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers — Explores introspective lyrics and emotional depth over atmospheric production, akin to late-night musings.
Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish — Combines synth-pop elements with personal storytelling, reflecting on identity and societal pressures at night.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lavender Haze 3:22
  • 2 Maroon 3:38
  • 3 Anti‐Hero 3:20
  • 4 Snow on the Beach 4:16
  • 5 You’re on Your Own, Kid 3:14
  • 6 Midnight Rain 2:54
  • 7 Question…? 3:30
  • 8 Vigilante Shit 2:44
  • 9 Bejeweled 3:14
  • 10 Labyrinth 4:07
  • 11 Karma 3:24
  • 12 Sweet Nothing 3:08
  • 13 Mastermind 3:11
  • 14 Hits Different 3:54
  • 15 You’re on Your Own, Kid (strings remix) 3:19
  • 16 Sweet Nothing (piano remix) 3:27

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