Songs
Taylor Swift - Love Story
by
Sophia Deng, Online Managing Editor
12/01/2008
Genre: Country/Pop
Artist Website:
http://taylorswift.com/
Rating:
After hitting it big with "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song," Taylor Swift is back with her best single yet. "Love Story" is pure joy. Simultaneously sweet and sappy, the track recounts a sugary version of "Romeo and Juliet," complete with its own fairy-tale ending. Swift's vocals excel with her tender country drawl and soaring pipes. The song's lovable lyrics are perfect for the millions of hopeless romantics dreaming of passion and possibilities. Hearts flutter and melt when Swift sings, "Marry me Juliet, you'll never have to be alone. I love you and that's all I need to know." By fusing pop and country, Swift makes "Love Story" country enough for her cowgirl roots to shine through, but not too country to shun pop music fans. "Love Story" is one of the most enjoyable songs on the radio, and Swift's consistent ability to produce hit songs will ensure her a position as the top female country singer in the years to come.