Is Taylor Swift in a Holding Pattern?

By Jon Caramanica, Arjun Srivatsa and Joe Coscarelli Sep 30, 2026 | 12:35 PM

Taylor Swift recently released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” a four-song extension of her 2025 album. Our critic Jon Caramanica breaks down why he feels “Babylon” is the best track and how the project as a whole fits into her current era.