Picking your favorite Taylor Swift era can be harder than actually getting tickets to her era tour (even if you're able to make the trek overseas). But now, you don't have to make the most important decisions yourself. Spotify lets you share your five favorite Swift eras, creating cute graphics depicting your five favorite albums that can be shared on Twitter and Instagram. However, this new feature may be confusing at first, even for the savviest Swifties.
First, users need to make sure their Spotify is up to date with the latest version of the app, whether you're using it on your phone or laptop. The Top 5 feature should automatically appear in the app, but if that doesn't work then you can search for "My Top 5: Taylor Swift's Eras" in the app. Fans can also access the tool on the Spotify website. There, you'll be able to view all ten of Swift's eras in chronological order, from her 2006 self-titled debut album to 2022's Midnight , and use any metric of your choice to decide on your top five Swift time.
"Taylor Swift has long captivated her fans with her unique ability to capture the deepest human emotions in song," the streaming platform said in a press release. "The Eras Tour has become the cultural event of the year, Now fans will be proud to share their own top-notch Eras with the world."
This feature is available to anyone, which means you don't have to be a Spotify subscriber to share your top 5 songs on social media. However, if you primarily listen to Swift's vast catalog on Spotify, the streamer will also automatically generate your top 5 eras based on your most played albums, and share the graphics card with those results. If you're not satisfied with Spotify's selection, you can make your own card with your selection and share it.
Naturally, Swift took to Twitter to share their own top 5 albums, immediately sparking debate (there's no wrong answer) as to which Swift album truly dominates.
Spotify's new feature comes as Swift prepares to wrap up the U.S. leg of her Eras tour in California before heading to Latin America later this year and Asia, Australia and Europe in 2024. Whether you're lucky enough to already be on the Eras tour or gearing up for next year's show, the Top 5 tool is perfect for everything from deciding which era you should dress up as, to choosing which songs to revisit on TikTok.
