LogFAQs > #976137573

Yeah that is a SPICY take there. Having the only nominated offering from the Queen of Pop so low is controversial.

When we did folklore for Rank the Tracks, I pointed out my major problem with it: It's over an hour in length, and with all the songs having this somber mood (save for "Betty"), that's not good for an engaging listen. The album would've been better if it had been three or four tracks shorter - a more focused, yet still moody affair. I hate how people took from the success of folklore that they could make a melancholy album over an hour long, because really only the reigning Queen (or King) of Pop can get away with it. No, if you're anyone else, you can do an album like that but keep it to 45 minutes. Because stuff like this going on way too long makes me sleepy.

However, I am remiss that you didn't mention "this is me trying" - one of the best songs T-Swift has ever recorded, and a hidden gem in her discography.

(I haven't heard of the first album or artist so I can't comment there, nor do I have the time right now.)