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Todd Rundgren Calls Taylor Swift 'Apotheosis of Mediocrity'
28 Sep
Summary
- Todd Rundgren criticizes Taylor Swift's singing and songwriting.
- Rundgren believes Swift has negatively impacted modern music.
- Swift has previously stated she respects subjective opinions on art.
Veteran producer Todd Rundgren has voiced strong criticism of pop superstar Taylor Swift, calling her the "apotheosis of mediocrity" in a recent interview. He elaborated by stating that Swift "ruined music" and lacks exceptional skills in singing, songwriting, or dancing.
Rundgren's remarks also touched upon the dominance of female pop stars, theorizing it emerged after young men shifted spending to video games in the 1990s. This is not the first time Rundgren has commented negatively on Swift's artistry, having made similar statements previously.
Swift, whose latest album release achieved a record-breaking sales week and multiple Billboard No. 1s, has not directly responded to Rundgren's latest comments. Previously, when addressing criticism, she expressed respect for subjective opinions on art, stating everyone is entitled to their feelings.
