"Swift's twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, released 10 days ago, is unquestionably a commercial success. It broke streaming records on Spotify with more than 5 million pre-saves, as just one example. But that doesn't mean that everyone loves it. The reaction from music critics has been lukewarm and the reaction from fans is decidedly mixed, with some saying they adore the album and others saying they can't stand it."
"Here's some of what she did right. 1. She thanked her critics. I do this too, with most negative feedback I get from readers or audience members. As Swift well knows, the fact that someone takes the trouble to give an opinion about your work means they care enough to pay attention to you. And in today's attention economy, that is a gift."
Taylor Swift released her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, and achieved significant commercial success with record-breaking streaming pre-saves. Critical response and fan reaction are mixed, with some praising the album and others criticizing it, and prominent commentary called it "flopping." Swift maintained composure and framed negative reactions as attention that ultimately helps. She expressed respect for subjective opinions on art and emphasized that public attention during a release benefits the work. Her approach demonstrates thanking critics, valuing audience attention in the attention economy, and communicating confidence amid divided reactions.
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