The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

11. Taylor Swift, 1989, (2014)

While Taylor Swift’s previous album still pulled some influence from her country roots, this release severed all ties with the old Taylor and assisted the pop star in molding an entirely new identity. While this was a risky move, it certainly paid off as the album would skyrocket to the number one spot on the Weekly Billboard 200 list.

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This album resulted in the rebirth of Swift’s career, while the single, Shake It Off, received much praise due to Swift’s willingness to admit to and embrace her detractors. With 1989, Taylor Swift won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards for the second time.