Taylor Swift “Cardigan”

Taylor Swift dropped her new album, “Folklore,” after announcing it just hours earlier.

“Folklore” showcases her exploring a new soft rock/folk sound, which is heard her new single “Cardigan.”

Swift also released the self-directed music video for “Cardigan” on Friday that was shot in observance of COVID-19 safety guidelines and features a portion where she appears to be stranded in the middle of the ocean.

She added that she worked on the album, which includes 16 songs and a bonus track on the deluxe edition, with some of her “musical heroes,” including Jack Antonoff, Bon Iver, and Aaron Dessner of the indie rock band The National.

There will also be 8 deluxe CD editions and 8 vinyl editions available for one week to honor the fact that “Folklore” is Swift’s 8th studio album.