Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl,' love and reputation are on the line

Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top of the cultural mainstream. The album released Friday features upbeat pop tracks and a return to the fold of Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback. Swift isn't ready to past the baton to younger performers. She isn't opposed to sharing it, though, recruiting Sabrina Carpenter for the album's lone feature. The album's themes explore fame, perception, love and Travis Kelce's podcast with witty lyrics and catchy hooks. Swift's dense vocabulary shines, though sometimes it feels a bit too much. Overall, the album captures the glitz and glamour of her "Eras Tour" with humor and humanity.

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