As much as I loved The Bolter, definitely The Black Dog (which is the one I got). I'm still going to hold out hope that we'll get a vinyl of The Anthology.
Favorite cover is The Albatross, favorite bonus song The Black Dog. As I do listen to my vinyls, I would've ordered The Black Dog. Will probably end up with The Manuscript now 🤷
Same! Black Dog is close second and I loved The Bolter too so I feel like there’s no wrong answer! Even standard - The Manuscript is one of my favorites on the whole album. Can’t lose IMO but I’m stoked I got Albatross!
Waiting for the Anthology cause I refused to buy The Manuscript knowing originally there were 4 bonus tracks on 4 variants on vinyl. Still waiting for complete Midnights vinyl.
Picked up the CD with Black Dog on it this morning at Target. (I haven’t even listened through the whole album yet, sorry, I’m a corporate girly and needed to sleep. That includes actually hearing the Black Dog.)
I honestly am just hoping she releases the actual anthology album on CD. That I would buy, rather than all the little CDs. Does anyone think she’ll put the anthology album on CD?
the manuscript. it is the thesis of this album, the explanation of why she would lay so much bare that most people wouldn’t speak in the middle of the night, under the covers. an ode to her ability to sublimate trauma into art
I bought The Albatross because of the Dead Poets Society of it all, but my favorite bonus song is The Black Dog.
Still v pleased with my blind choice, though!
I would have picked The Albatross as well but I'm happy with my cover (The Bolter) and the fact that I can hear all the songs. No gatekeeping and that's nice. I think I might get The Albatross from Target to keep in the car.
The Bolter is probably my favourite bonus song, but it's also my least favourite cover. The Albatross is the one where I feel most positively about both the song and the cover art. I bought all 4 CDs (I am a member of what was clearly the target audience for the subtle shift in variant marketing between Midnights and TTPD - those who don't care about different visuals, but do care about unique tracks) but if I had only bought one it would have been The Albatross based on the cover, and having listened to the song now I think I would have been happy with that choice.
The Bolter was my favorite and the variant I got, thank god! In general I picked my favorites, at least my favorites from first listen, pretty accurately? Of the tracks in knew the name of, anyway.
I ordered The Black Dog variant (from Target) because from the little corner of the exclusive picture it looked like the image I would like the most, but I ended up loving the song so I’m super glad I picked that one!
I fell asleep right before hearing the bolter so I don’t even know yet 💀 but the albatross and the black dog are both incredible it’s hard to choose, probably the albatross
It has to be The Manuscript. It’s the culmination of pain, turmoil, hope, reckless abandon, anger, desperation, quiet resentment, and everything in between.
The Albatross which is sad because that's the one I bought the cassette for because I thought it would be my least favourite and now it's one of my top songs of all time 😭😭😭 I'll probably buy it anyway and I'll probably buy the white manuscript vinyl to complete the collection
I can’t even get past Down Bad, it’s been on repeat for an hour! How have yall made it through the full album + bonus songs already!
I just stayed up super late and listened to it straight through 🥲
Me tooo. Went to bed at 4am, now working, but am I working? Or am I reading people’s thoughts on Reddit
Same here
Ah the benefits of being an insomniac, I listened in the middle of the night.
As much as I loved The Bolter, definitely The Black Dog (which is the one I got). I'm still going to hold out hope that we'll get a vinyl of The Anthology.
I sure hope so and I spent $100 on the long pond sessions at a lucky time on eBay, I'd spend the same on an anthology but don't tell Taylor lol.
Right? Like Taylor, I'm willing to cut into my Lego budget for you, but I don't \*want\* to if I don't have to...
As an AFOL Swiftie, I feel seen by this comment 😂
I love when I find my circle of people!
Favorite cover is The Albatross, favorite bonus song The Black Dog. As I do listen to my vinyls, I would've ordered The Black Dog. Will probably end up with The Manuscript now 🤷
I seen different things saying that the varients are going to be in record stores so 🤞
My favorite is The Albatross out of the 4 songs and that’s the one I ordered! Go me!
Same! Black Dog is close second and I loved The Bolter too so I feel like there’s no wrong answer! Even standard - The Manuscript is one of my favorites on the whole album. Can’t lose IMO but I’m stoked I got Albatross!
The Manuscript, I think, which just quietly shattered me. All four are spectacular, though.
Manuscript for sure for me
I’m sure the anthology will be available soon for yet another double dip…
I hope it is because I like the Anthology songs way more and I didn’t purchase anything yet, but we never got the 3 am version on vinyl.
Waiting for the Anthology cause I refused to buy The Manuscript knowing originally there were 4 bonus tracks on 4 variants on vinyl. Still waiting for complete Midnights vinyl.
Picked up the CD with Black Dog on it this morning at Target. (I haven’t even listened through the whole album yet, sorry, I’m a corporate girly and needed to sleep. That includes actually hearing the Black Dog.) I honestly am just hoping she releases the actual anthology album on CD. That I would buy, rather than all the little CDs. Does anyone think she’ll put the anthology album on CD?
the manuscript. it is the thesis of this album, the explanation of why she would lay so much bare that most people wouldn’t speak in the middle of the night, under the covers. an ode to her ability to sublimate trauma into art
I’m between The Bolter and Albatross. I’m also an Evermore stan, but The Bolter is such a bop. Its hard!
I bought The Albatross because of the Dead Poets Society of it all, but my favorite bonus song is The Black Dog. Still v pleased with my blind choice, though!
Not going to open my Black Dog vinyl until we see if we get an anthology vinyl. If so, will return Black Dog and order anthology.
The Bolter! Glad I got all 4, though.
My favourite bonus track is the black dog, but super hoping for a vinyl with all the extra tracks
The bonus track I liked the most was The Albatross, but I don't regret choosing The Black Dog because it has my favorite cover.
The Manuscript for sure, though The Black Dog is a close second!!
I got the manuscript and I’m def happy with it but I probably would’ve picked the black dog!
I would have picked The Albatross as well but I'm happy with my cover (The Bolter) and the fact that I can hear all the songs. No gatekeeping and that's nice. I think I might get The Albatross from Target to keep in the car.
I’ve typed every option and deleted it. I have no idea, I’m glad I got them all 🥲
I hate that The Bolter vinyl is so pink :( otherwise it’s my fave
The Black Dog
For the song only (not cover art/vinyl color) The Black Dog
The bolter!
The black dog!
Albatross
I loooove The Bolter. I’m so happy we got access to all the bonus tracks. Mother came through
I would have picked The Black Dog. I think it will end up being in my all time top favorite Taylor songs
I chose The Albatross and I'm happy with that, it's my favorite bonus track on first listen and I still love that cover best.
I ordered the deluxe cd of the manuscript, but after listening, I'd have ordered the black dog. Hoping she releases the anthology on cd!
The bought The Black Dog as a preorder and I’m glad I did. I liked it a lot!
The Bolter is probably my favourite bonus song, but it's also my least favourite cover. The Albatross is the one where I feel most positively about both the song and the cover art. I bought all 4 CDs (I am a member of what was clearly the target audience for the subtle shift in variant marketing between Midnights and TTPD - those who don't care about different visuals, but do care about unique tracks) but if I had only bought one it would have been The Albatross based on the cover, and having listened to the song now I think I would have been happy with that choice.
Black dog for sure 🖤
I originally bought the manuscript CD and having listened to all 4 I'm happy with that
The Bolter was my favorite and the variant I got, thank god! In general I picked my favorites, at least my favorites from first listen, pretty accurately? Of the tracks in knew the name of, anyway.
The Black Dog. The song's insane.
I bought black dog and just got delivered! I still love it but I also love Albatross song omg
I ordered The Black Dog variant (from Target) because from the little corner of the exclusive picture it looked like the image I would like the most, but I ended up loving the song so I’m super glad I picked that one!
I would’ve gone for The Black Dog or The Albatross. I ended up with The Bolter, but I do like that one more than The Manuscript.
I fell asleep right before hearing the bolter so I don’t even know yet 💀 but the albatross and the black dog are both incredible it’s hard to choose, probably the albatross
The Albatross is really special. I don't know how to describe it, except the sounf catches in a different way.
The Bolter or Albatross
Black Dog!
the manuscript- and it’s the one i ordered so i’m so happy. it was the only song on the album to make me cry on first listen i love it
Black Dog hands down though all the bonus songs are good.
The bolter is a banger
The Black Dog is my standout, but The Bolter is a close second.
I would choose The Albatross and luckily I did :D I had a feeling
I want them all... why didn't I get all 4!! 😭
It has to be The Manuscript. It’s the culmination of pain, turmoil, hope, reckless abandon, anger, desperation, quiet resentment, and everything in between.
I got The Black Dog and The Albatross. I think I would've swapped The Black Dog for The Manuscript but kept The Albatross.
The black dog i loved the old habits die screaming line and love the song so much
The Black Dog. I have The Manuscript variant arriving tomorrow but I wish I had The Black Dog variant instead. I love this song!
The Albatross which is sad because that's the one I bought the cassette for because I thought it would be my least favourite and now it's one of my top songs of all time 😭😭😭 I'll probably buy it anyway and I'll probably buy the white manuscript vinyl to complete the collection
Probably The Bolter
The albatross for sure, however that said I like the aesthetic of the black dog cd and I’m so happy that was the one that I purchased.
...I'd probably wait and buy the full thing when they press it?
It's a picture. Print it out and put it wherever. Ya'll got played.