Taylor Swift She is considered by many to be the musical icon of the moment and in recent years she has managed to break several records when it comes to music.
However, the vocalist of the iconic band Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant, is not so sure that the American artist has emblematic hits like those of Michael Jackson.
What the Pet Shop Boys frontman said about Taylor Swift
Recently the British duo attended a live interview with Guardianregarding the release of his new album nevertheless. That’s when Tennant answered all kinds of questions about her career and her current music, until he ended up talking about Swift.
Although she said that she liked her music a little, she quickly clarified that she could not be considered an icon due to the supposed lack of hits in her musical repertoire, as if, for example, Michael Jackson had them.
“Taylor Swift fascinates me as a phenomenon because she is very popular, and I quite like the whole thing, but when we listen to the records, we both have the same feeling”Tennant began by recounting, and then pointed out his partner, Chris Lowe.
“For such a big phenomenon… Where are the famous songs? Which is the Billie Jean by Taylor Swift?” he launched.
The sayings caused the immediate reaction of those present in the auditorium. The journalist, for his part, dared to say that Shake It Off could be the American star’s hit. But that failed to convince Tennant, who responded bluntly: “Is it?”
“I heard it the other day and no, it’s not Billie Jean.”he added.
The interpreter of It’s a Sin He acknowledged that Swift has “a great voice” and “a great production job.” But then he continued with his criticism of her: “Melodically they are two notes going up and down. In short, it is a fascinating thing.”
“I like that it brings people together, even from so many generations, but I think what’s disappointing is the music. Not the lyrics, the music”concluded on the subject.
The Pet Shop Boys leader’s remarks occur shortly after the release of Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Departmentwhich became the most played album on Spotify only its first day of release. Before that, the composer had already enjoyed that title with other albums such as Midnights and 1989 (Taylor’s Version).
