What Album Is Style On
The song Style appears on Taylor Swift's album "1989," which was released on October 27, 2014, by Big Machine Records. The album marked Swift's official transition from country to pop and was executive produced by Max Martin and Shellback. "1989" became the best-selling album of 2014 in the United States, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide. The album's track listing places "Style" as the third track, following "Blank Space" and "Out of the Woods." For more details on the album and its commercial performance, refer to the official Big Machine Records release information Big Machine Records.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, "1989" was certified Diamond, representing 10 million units consumed in the U.S. The album spent 11 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. "Style" itself reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. The song's official audio stream count on major platforms exceeds 1 billion, reflecting its sustained popularity. The album's success is further documented in industry reports from Billboard Billboard.
Style Track Details and Production
"Style" was written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback, and Ali Payami. The production was handled by Max Martin and Shellback, with mixing handled by Serban Ghenea at MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach. The song's runtime is 3 minutes and 51 seconds, and it is in the key of D major with a tempo of 118 beats per minute. The track features layered synths, a steady four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern, and a prominent bassline characteristic of 1980s-influenced pop production.
The official audio for "Style" was released as a promotional single from "1989" on February 9, 2015, and later impacted radio on February 10, 2015. The music video, directed by Kyle Newman, premiered on Vevo on February 13, 2015. The video features a cinematic narrative with references to 1970s and 1980s visual aesthetics. The song's lyrics reference a recurring romantic dynamic, with the line "You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye" serving as a central hook. The official lyric video is available on Taylor Swift's YouTube channel YouTube.
Album Context and Commercial Performance
"1989" was Taylor Swift's fifth studio album and her first official pop album after her previous country records. The album's title references Swift's birth year and is a deliberate nod to the synth-driven pop of the 1980s. The album spawned six singles: "Shake It Off," "Blank Space," "Bad Blood," "Style," "Wildest Dreams," and "Out of the Woods." Each single received significant radio and streaming support, with "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space" both reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album's global sales figures place it among the best-selling albums of the 2010s decade. In the United Kingdom, "1989" spent 12 weeks in the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart and was certified triple platinum by the BPI. In Australia, the album debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified six times platinum. The album's enduring catalog sales continue to be tracked by Luminate, formerly Nielsen Music, which provides official U.S. sales and streaming data