I am sorry to say that I did not enjoy this album. The collection of songs found in "Reputation" to me were generic, and uncreative. They sounded overproduced as if they came out of a factory. Although the music managed to continue on with Swift's usual themes of sexual provocativeness, and romance, it came off as putrid, and especially uninspired.
This is probably her weakest album to date...but that is in no way suggesting it's bad.
What it is is a mixed bag. Some songs are fine, while others aren't anything you'd give a second listen to. This album feels like it was made by someone that is fat and happy, and only trying to meet obligations to stay relevant. While I wouldn't call this Swift's best work by any stretch of the imagination, as mentioned earlier, it isn't bad.
The last song on the album called "New Year's Day" was well done. It was a tad mawkish, but simple, and sweet. Then on the opposite end of that there's "Dress" which I thought was terrible. Who buys a dress just so someone can take it off? What a waste of money for filth. But if you enjoyed this, then your opinion is just as valid as mine. I am in no way trying to dissuade anyone from buying this CD.
I guess I'm just not a huge fan of cute white girl music. To each their own.
P.S. In case you're wondering why my 5-star rating doesn't match the content of my review, I did that intentionally. Art is subjective. I don't hold the opinion that my lack of enjoyment will be the same for you. Buy it. Give it a listen, and make up your own mind.