The digital release of was a deliberate choice, with Swift citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for opting for a digital-only release. In a statement, Swift explained that she had been inspired by the intimacy and isolation of her own home, and that she had wanted to create an album that captured the feeling of being alone.
is a 16-track album that was written and recorded in isolation, with Swift working with producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner of The National. The album's sound is characterized by its indie folk and alternative rock influences, which marked a significant departure from Swift's previous pop-oriented work. Taylor Swift - Folklore -2020- -iTunes M4A AAC-...
The album's digital release also raised questions about the future of music distribution, with some speculating that could be a model for future releases. The album's M4A AAC encoding on iTunes also highlighted the ongoing shift towards digital music formats. The digital release of was a deliberate choice,