A mere blip for the radar in comparison to Swift's other releases containing decent attempts at refining her sound
Believe it or otherwise not, Taylor Swift wasn’t always the media juggernaut she is today. Although she was popular determined a crossover hit with “Teardrops in my Guitar” it didn’t appear like she would ever progress past not a precocious teen using a knack for writing decent hooks. Apparently Big Machine Records thought a similar thing because immediately after her first nationwide tour, her label made her produce another EP of songs both new and re-mastered. The entire goal ended up being keep insatiable fans’ appetites whetted until her proper follow-up album, and it also’s obvious which the EP is undoubtedly of lesser quality than her previous material. It wouldn’t be considered a stretch to label this a money grab, but Swift is undoubtedly oblivious, writing catchy new material and providing new looks on a few of her previously released hits.
Swift obviously still were built with a lot of identifying to do when she recorded this record and it also shows. Her songs still show a distinctive balance between pop and country but jane is still struggle to straddle the queue while excelling equally at both. Even on Taylor Swift it absolutely was apparent that Swift’s music was more accessible and refined in the event it contained a pop edge as an alternative to just country instruments. However, perhaps in an effort not to ever alienate Swift’s biggest market right at that moment, Beautiful Eyes is a half-and-half assortment of both straightforward pop cuts and country accented anthems for your Shania Twain crowd. The most evidently country influenced song, “I Heart ?” is usually the least appealing and interesting song available here. And, unfortunately, half the songs which can be found here aren’t original tracks. These songs turn out to be useless as they’re just alternate versions from the songs that her fans already adore. Had she included new material, for example non-album track “I’d Lie” the album this EP could’ve been a substantial addition to her catalogue. As it stands, however, it’s pretty unnecessary for anybody outside of a die-hard to obtain.
The previously unheard material is vintage Swift back with her innocence prevailing over her future bitterness and anger. At the ripe era of 17, it seems as if she really has hope of finding love and allows herself to become caught off guard by boys with beautiful eyes and nice smiles. Claims like “I’ve got an I heart question mark/ written within the back of my hand” seem brazen and vengeful as compared to the rest from the material on here while if she stated that today, nobody would bat an eyelash. One thing which can be said about it EP is the fact that it’s the very first, and just, time that Swift allows herself for being happy and free of anxiety. Her persona within the EP is her at her most human; she genuinely does sound like she might be the shy girl while using locker near to yours that writes poetry in the free time. If nothing else, this release succeeds for making Swift a lot more relatable than any other time and accomplishes this steer clear revenge fantasies but by her letting her guard down and revealing that they really is the same as the rest of us.
Track List :
01. "Beautiful Eyes" (Taylor Swift) (2:54)
02. "Should've Said No" (Alternate Version) (Taylor Swift) (3:46)
03. "Teardrops on My Guitar" (Acoustic Version) (Taylor Swift, Liz Rose) (3:24)
04. "Picture to Burn" (Radio Edit) (Taylor Swift, Liz Rose) (2:53)
05. "I'm Only Me When I'm with You" (Taylor Swift, Robert Ellis Orrall, Angelo) (3:35)
06. "I Heart? " (Taylor Swift) (3:27)
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