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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment
Sian Cain

Taylor Swift: fans and critics react to ‘catchy’, ‘goofy’ and ‘joyful’ The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift in showgirl costume
Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th album The Life of a Showgirl has been released, with critics lauding the album as catchy and upbeat. Photograph: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, has arrived, with critics mostly praising the singer for releasing a tighter, funnier and more upbeat album than her previous.

On Friday the pop superstar said she was “so proud” of her album, writing on Instagram: “I can’t tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an album that just feels so right.”

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