What did Joe Jonas say about Taylor Swift's new album?

Joe Jonas, who briefly dated Taylor Swift in 2008, said he's heard some of her latest album 'The Life of a Showgirl' and believes it has "some catchy melodies."

How did Taylor Swift's relationship with Joe Jonas inspire her music?

Swift's short-lived romance and messy breakup with Jonas in 2008 is rumored to have inspired several of her early hit songs, including "Mr. Perfectly Fine," "Last Kiss," and "Better Than Revenge."

How has Taylor Swift's music evolved since her relationship with Joe Jonas?

In the over 15 years since dating Jonas, Swift's sound has dramatically shifted from country to synth-pop and retro electric guitar, as heard on her latest album 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

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Joe Jonas Weighs in on Taylor Swift's New Album, a Decade After Their Split

20 Oct

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Summary

Joe Jonas, Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend, comments on her latest album
Their 2008 breakup inspired several of Swift's early hit songs
Swift's music has evolved from country to synth-pop over the years

Joe Jonas Weighs in on Taylor Swift's New Album, a Decade After Their Split

In October 2025, news writer Ryan Coleman reported on Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas commenting on the pop star's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Jonas and Swift dated briefly in 2008 when they were both teenagers, and their messy breakup is rumored to have inspired several of Swift's early hit songs.

Now, over a decade later, Jonas has broken his silence on Swift's musical evolution. "I've heard some of it," he told Esquire magazine. "I think she's obviously the biggest artist out there, and I think it's good. Everybody's got an opinion about it, but from what I've heard, there are some catchy melodies."

Swift's sound has indeed changed dramatically since her country music origins. The Life of a Showgirl features a more synth-pop and retro electric guitar sound, a far cry from the twangy tunes of her early career. However, her songwriting remains deeply personal, with many of the album's lyrics directly referencing her current fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce.