In 2008, Taylor Swift released “Love Story” and quickly got her first taste of crossover success. Looking back, Swift’s swift climb to super-mega-stardom, which started six years ago, seems like it must have been inevitable, but it is more likely a result of the compelling brand and style Swift has created for herself and how she rigorously controls every aspect of her music and her career. With 1.287 million copies sold in just the first week, the best-selling week in the industry since 2002, 1989 is a fantastic example of what Swift has done and can do. It is also a fantastic album to listen to.