If you’re looking to know more about each of Taylor Swift's “Eras”, we can help.
With each “Era” corresponding to one of Taylor Swift’s albums, there are now eleven to know about - from her self-titled 2006 debut all the way up to her most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department. (Though this is without mentioning “Taylor’s Version” of her first six albums.)
Since kicking off, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has earned more than $1 billion making it the highest-grossing music tour ever. It was then made into a record-breaking concert film and on top of that, Swift was named as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023 - all of which helped the star become a billionaire.
The American singer-songwriter will soon kick off the UK leg of her tour in Edinburgh, taking British fans on a three-hour journey through each Era of her extensive musical career.
Here, we break down each of Taylor Swift's eras in album release order.
1. Taylor Swift (2006)
At just 16-years-old Taylor Swift released her self-titled debut album, which was characterised by her ringlet curls, cowboy boots and her acoustic guitar. Tracks on this record include Tim McGraw, Teardrops On My Guitar, Picture To Burn and Our Song.
2. Fearless (2008)
Her second album, Fearless, veered away from the country genre, establishing her name in pop circles with hits such as You Belong With Me and Love Story. Fearless received multiple accolades and awards, and in 2010 Swift scooped up the Grammy for Album of the Year. It was also in this era where the feud between Kanye West and Swift began. While attempting to accept her award for Best Video by a Female Artist at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, West stormed onto the stage interrupting with the now infamous “I’mma let you finish..." quote.
3. Speak Now (2010)
Entering her twenties, Swift’s style transitioned into something more glamorous and grown up than her previous country sweetness. After critics claimed she didn’t write her own music, Swift wrote the album Speak Now which she wrote solo. She proved her talent for song writing with hits such as The Story Of Us, Dear John, Mean, Better Than Revenge and Back To December.
4. Red (2012)
The first of her albums to lean into pop more heavily than country, Red was concerned with the fading flush of romance. Her vintage looks and signature red accompanied its release with songs from the record including hits We Are Never Getting Back Together, I Knew You Were Trouble, 22, and All Too Well.