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\nThe Guardian gives Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cThe Life of a Showgirl\u201d a score of 40\/100:<\/p>\n
\u201cdull razzle-dazzle from a star who seems frazzled\u201d pic.twitter.com\/7K6m48LiYu<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) October 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Life of a Showgirl review \u2013 dull razzle-dazzle from a star who seems frazzled<\/p>\n
The reviewer finds Taylor Swift’s album to be musically forgettable and lyrically obsessed with rehashing old conflicts. Despite a few standout moments, they think the album fails to meet expectations, with its attacks on rivals coming across as tedious and unbecoming.<\/p>\n
Taylor Swift’s new album is musically proficient but largely unmemorable, with only a few highlights like the chorus on “Elizabeth Taylor” and the emotional “Ruin the Friendship.” “Actually Romantic,” is criticized for a chord sequence that is nearly identical to the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?”. Lyrically, the album retreads well-worn conflicts with figures like Kim\/Kanye and Scott Borchetta and needlessly attacks Charli XCX, making Swift’s focus on conflict seem tired and like she is “punching down.”<\/p>\n
Here’s “The Fate of Ophelia” music video. <\/p>\n
\n@kikisole2020<\/a> The Fate of Ophelia #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl<\/a> #thefateofophelia<\/a> #musicvideo<\/a> #official<\/a> @Taylor Swift @Taylor Nation \u266c original sound – Kristi Pearce-Percy<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n