Taylor Swift’s globe-trotting Eras Tour has now reached Europe, with The Tortured Poets Department having officially joined the show.
Not including her Taylor’s Version re-records, Swift has released eleven studio albums since her career began back in 2006 and each corresponds to a distinct “era” in her career.
Currently in The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) era, for the first time since the tour kicked off last year Swift has shaken up her more than three-hour long setlist to include multiple tracks from her latest album.
From her self-titled country debut right through to her latest album which deals more with synth pop, the show is more like a theatre production than a standard concert as each era is split into acts - with its own unique visuals, costumes and set changes to match.
But for more casual Swifties, or those accompanying die-hard fans, it can be hard to know where to begin.
Ahead of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arriving in the UK, where she will perform three shows in Edinburgh this June, here we explain each of Taylor Swift’s Eras in album release order
1. Taylor Swift (2006)
At just 16-years-old Taylor Swift released her self-titled debut album, which was characterised by her ringlet curls, cowboy boots and her acoustic guitar. Tracks on this record include Tim McGraw, Teardrops On My Guitar, Picture To Burn and Our Song.
2. Fearless (2008)
Her second album, Fearless, veered away from the country genre, establishing her name in pop circles with hits such as You Belong With Me and Love Story. Fearless received multiple accolades and awards, and in 2010 Swift scooped up the Grammy for Album of the Year. It was also in this era where the feud between Kanye West and Swift began. While attempting to accept her award for Best Video by a Female Artist at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, West stormed onto the stage interrupting with the now infamous “I’mma let you finish..." quote.
3. Speak Now (2010)
Entering her twenties, Swift’s style transitioned into something more glamorous and grown up than her previous country sweetness. After critics claimed she didn’t write her own music, Swift wrote the album Speak Now which she wrote solo. She proved her talent for song writing with hits such as The Story Of Us, Dear John, Mean, Better Than Revenge and Back To December.
4. Red (2012)
The first of her albums to lean into pop more heavily than country, Red was concerned with the fading flush of romance. Her vintage looks and signature red accompanied its release with songs from the record including hits We Are Never Getting Back Together, I Knew You Were Trouble, 22, and All Too Well.