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Best Taylor Swift album: 1989 or Folklore?

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The facts

  • 1989 came out on October 27, 2014, and won Album of the Year at the 2016 Grammys. Wikipedia
  • Folklore was a surprise release on July 24, 2020, and won Album of the Year at the 2021 Grammys. Wikipedia
  • Swift released her re-recording, 1989 (Taylor's Version), on October 27, 2023, nine years to the day after the original. Wikipedia

Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.

Why people are split

1989 fans want the pop era: big choruses, "Blank Space", "Style" and the record that owned 2014. Folklore fans want the quieter storytelling she made in lockdown with Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, and they'll tell you "august" is the best song she's written.

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FAQ

Did 1989 and Folklore both win Album of the Year?

Yes. 1989 won at the 2016 Grammys and Folklore at the 2021 Grammys.

Is 1989 (Taylor's Version) different from the original?

It's a re-recording of the same songs, plus five unreleased "From the Vault" tracks.

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