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Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ Was a Pop Pivot With a Sense of Humor
On the latest episode of our '500 Greatest Songs' podcast, the hosts explore Taylor Swift's self-effacing hit "Blank Space'
Sure, she had teased some Max Martin-assisted pop hits on her previous album Red, but 1989 was a total 180 from the country starlet’s past, one that saw her teardrop-soaked guitar for sassier synths instead. She fought back against sexist criticism she’d received around writing “too many break-up songs” and her dating habits with this ferociously catchy track that highlights her sense of humor and wit while helping break free a bit from her “girl next door” image. Later in the episode, they are joined by their colleague and Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt to dig into just how big of a risk her pop pivot had been.
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