SparkNotes version: listen to Ryan Adams’ new cover album when you’re feeling sad and Taylor Swift’s original when you want to rule the world.
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Listen to the original when... you're stuck in a small town, dreaming about moving to the big city.
It's not exactly a secret that Taylor's starry-eyed ode to New York didn't resonate with New Yorkers. The song was criticized for being too bright, optimistic and naive when it was released last fall. Which, fair: the song is bright, optimistic, and a little naive — but so are most of the kids fantasizing about moving to New York. If you're one of those dreamers, this three-minute techno-colored pop fantasy is for you.
Listen to Ryan Adams' version when... you've finally moved to the big city.
All Springsteen and submerged sadness, Ryan's version of the song has replaced Taylor's occasionally grating naivety with some actual grit. If you've ever complained about an overpriced rental and then scoffed at the suggestion you should move, this version of "Welcome To New York" is for you.
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