{
  "id": 9798044,
  "title": "Every Taylor Swift album, ranked from worst to best",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/every-taylor-swift-album-ranked-from-worst-to-best",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:45:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-albums-ranked-best-worst"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "12. The Life of a Showgirl\nTaylor Swift's 2025 release, The Life of a Showgirl, debuted at the bottom of the ranking. It attempts to be a spiritual successor to Reputation, but falls short by focusing too much on gloss and lacking substance. While a few songs like \"The Fate of Ophelia,\" \"Elizabeth Taylor,\" and \"Opalite\" shine, the majority of the album is weakened by redundant elements and treading familiar ground.\n\n11. Midnights\nSwift's 2022 album Midnights received a modest score of 7.8/10. Its final grade was boosted by the addition of 13 extra tracks and \"Hits Different,\" but the overall album is marred by flat tracks and lackluster songs such as \"Midnight Rain\" and \"Mastermind.\" Despite being a product of the Eras Tour, live performances elevate the album's appeal, but the studio versions fail to capture the same energy.\n\n10. Reputation\nReputation, Swift's 2017 sixth album, scored 8.3/10 for its live-friendly nature. The concert films and stadium tour documentaries cement its place in Swift's discography, but in this ranking, it comes in fourth place. The album's live energy and touring success make up for its shortcomings that keep it from reaching higher rankings.",
  "summary": "We used a unique scoring system to rank all 12 of Taylor Swift's albums. Her newest release, \"The Life of a Showgirl,\" landed in last place.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}