Andreu 37,216 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I "have thought this (and even considered making a thread about it) for a long time, and the thread about Ed retiring made me think this was the right time to do it. I see Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran as very similar artists, and I really don't understand why GGD absolutely seems to love one and hate the other one (same could be said with Shawn, but we already know the answer goes beyond music). Not only GGd, actually the pop stan universes in general. Why do I think they're similar: Evolution Both started as songwriters and pivoted towards a more pop/mainstream/commercial sound that brought them more mainstream succes. Current style of music A lot of you guys call Ed Sheeran's recent music bland and boring, and I agree. But truly I feel like Taylor's songs from Lover are not any better, even though there are exceptions. To me both the collabs projects and Lover were disappointing and uninteresting albums. "questionable" personality: a lot of you guys think he's cocky which is true but a lot of people see Taylor as a hypocrite and someone who likes to play the victim. Successful to the point people think they are overrated: Both have sold a tremendous amount of albums, have countless hits and earned a lot of awards, and have received a lot more attention and awards than other artists who arguably deserved it more. These situations can make other people think they are overrated. Topics of their lyrics: Basically they both write about their lives most of the time. No groundbreaking musical production. So here is the question I am asking: Do you really think they are that different?? Please don't attack me and keep the discussion civil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whore 11,447 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I totally agree with you on all points made, but I don't understand the comparison/contrast question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYves 1,612 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Andreu said: I see Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran as very similar artists, and I really don't understand why GGD absolutely seems to love one and hate the other one. Don't worry, I dislike them both equally . Don't wanna kiss, don't wanna touch, just drink my ****ing coffee and watch 90's cartoons and hush Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus albus 38,031 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 You know what I think about it. They're both uninteresting and boring for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryusei 61,025 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Stream everything has changed Musery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB 27,672 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I always thought the same I feel like they’d make a great couple! 💋 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕡 𝕐𝕒 ℂ𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕌𝕡💋🍪 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati 15,915 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I think those are just your own personal opinions. What's with you obsessively hating Taylor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,309 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Taylor is America's sweetheart, Ed is Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 55,258 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 GGD giving a pass easier to a female artist than a male? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ryusei said: Stream everything has changed I love this song ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock 20,290 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Because we’re gay who will love me when the night is over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Illuminati said: I think those are just your own personal opinions. What's with you obsessively hating Taylor? Did you even bother reading the OP where is my personal opinion, I'm gonna give you that is not totally objective but this is not my personal opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, neptugne said: Taylor is America's sweetheart, Ed is Ed Ed has the most streamed song and album ever on Spotify so they both have something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,062 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I can't get into Ed Sheeran's music at all yet I love Taylor Swift's. They do have a bit of a similar style but Ed's lyrics don't come across as genuine to me like Taylor's. She has a way of writing about love that feels authentic. Ed seems to write what people want to hear and writes for the charts. That's the impression I get anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Glamourpuss said: I can't get into Ed Sheeran music at all yet I love Taylor Swift's. They do have a bit of a similar style but Ed's lyrics don't come across as genuine to me like Taylor's. She has a way of writing about love that feels authentic. Ed seems to write what people want to hear and writes for the charts. That's the impression I get anyway. thanks for responding to the question of the topic and doing it politely unlike most people here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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