Taylor Swift made a rare PR misstep by revisiting 'Showgirl' instead of her debut album
Taylor Swift's self-titled debut album turns 20 this week. The album's anniversary momentum was interrupted by the "Showgirl" deluxe release.
On the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album, Taylor Swift opted to release the deluxe edition of Showgirl instead of her original work. This strategic misstep came after Swift's crossover hit I Knew It, I Knew You, which had topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts. After this success, fans were expecting a return to Swift's country roots.
However, the deluxe edition of Showgirl was met with mixed reviews, earning a 39 out of 100 on Metacritic and receiving criticism for its overhyped and underbaked content. The album's reception was further damaged by the inclusion of a song titled Cleveland!, which was perceived as a derogatory statement towards Swift's country music origins.
Despite these issues, some of the album's tracks were successful commercially, but they were released at an inopportune time, overshadowing Swift's potential comeback to the country charts.
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