-flac- — Taylor Swift - Reputation -2017-

: Swift’s voice is frequently multi-tracked or distorted, creating a "cyber" effect that mirrors the coldness of public perception.

The opening track begins with an abrasive, blown-out electronic bassline that acts as a sonic throat-clearing. In FLAC, this distortion sounds intentional and textured rather than like digital clipping. Listen closely to the transition from the aggressive, rap-style verses to the soaring, ethereal pop chorus; the sudden widening of the stereo soundstage is breathtaking. 2. "End Game" (feat. Ed Sheeran & Future) Taylor Swift - Reputation -2017- -FLAC-

Reputation in cultural context

The ultimate audiophile test track on the album. The sheer power of her belt at the 3:00 mark, combined with the heavy synth bass synth and the backing choir, tests the limits of your audio gear's separation capabilities. Final Verdict: A Lossless Pop Masterpiece : Swift’s voice is frequently multi-tracked or distorted,

The album became Swift's and spent three non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 , a feat not achieved since Kendrick Lamar's DAMN earlier that year. By the end of 2017, reputation was the best-selling album of the year in the United States, moving 1.9 million copies, and it was the only album of 2017 to sell over one million physical copies . The record's massive stadium tour, the Reputation Stadium Tour, would go on to become the highest-grossing US tour in history at the time. Listen closely to the transition from the aggressive,