Midnights, the highly anticipated 10th studio album from Taylor Swift is arriving in less than 2 weeks! Are we …Ready For It? No, we absolutely are not, but here is a handy guide of things to bring to your listening party — whether solo or with friends — to have the best listening experience! In order of unhingedness:
- Headphones
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You will want to inject the album into your veins, which is impossible. I recommend headphones for the next best experience. (PSA for image — stream Red Taylor’s Version, not stolen thx!)
- Solid connection to the internet
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Spotify or Apple Music will likely crash in the moments leading up to the album. Make sure you have the best connection to start checking for the album to avoid being victimized by the app’s inevitable crashing. Blondie has a habit of breaking the internet.
- string lights/mood lighting
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Listening to an album in pure darkness is going to lead to injuries when the urge to dance/cry takes over. However, the overhead bright lights will absolutely kill the vibe. Grab some fairy lights, use your lamps, and get that soft lighting going for you!
- Snacks
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The Midnights Munchies will get you as you listen to Midnights. I recommend you prep with your favorite comfort snacks, and of course, Taylor’s Chai Cookies for optimal Secret Session and fall vibes.
Jocelyn Hsu / Spoon - Tissues
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If Taylor’s description of Anti-Hero was any foreshadowing, this album is likely going to have some SAD moments. I mean we have a Lana Del Ray collab. Bring tissues so that you don’t have to blow your nose into your bedsheets.
- A cozy Blanket
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This is in line with the tissues. Again, if this album is as sad as we think it could be, we will need to wrap ourselves in a blanket burrito as we rock back and forth in pain.
- Dictionary
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We’ve seen these track names and it seems that Taytay has gone more unhinged than ever this time. Listening to the album will likely cause a spike in the googling of many terms, so just bring a dictionary!
Hopefully, these tips will take you far in your listening party endeavors. I hope Midnights does not break you like it will break me! Until the next Taylor album or re-recording, we shall be obsessively listening!