The Long, Winding History of Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’
Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. On 2012sRed, it was the wounded breakup ballad All Too Well. On 2017sReputation, it was the exhilarating, bittersweet Getaway Car. Swifties ride hard for their favorite deep cuts to get selected as singles. But the reaction to Cruel Summer felt different, ranging from thefantasticalto thesweetly deranged. What was it about this neon-toned synth-pop track that resonated more than others?...