• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Apr 9, 2021
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  1. Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I love this album, the instruments used, the lyrics. Everything about is perfect.
  2. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Listen the classics songs, and also the new songs is a wonderful experience. I didn’t have the opportunity to experiment this in 2009, so I’m very happy to listen this album now. The production and the vocals are brilliant, and lyrics on the new songs, specially Mr. Perfectly Fine and You don’t are simple amazing.
  3. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    i can only say "CRIES IN 2008" even though i didn't know about Taylor Swift up until 2012. This version made me feel like i was there in 2008 when she released the old version. Well done bestie.
  4. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    It's even better than when I heard it for the first time!
    And nostalgia hit me like a truck
  5. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I didn't think it could get better than the OG, but IT DID. The vocals sound perfect - SO much better than her fake country twang. The new vault tracks are honestly SO good I have no idea how they didn't make the original album. This has brought me right back to my teenage years. Most importantly, I get to help an artist make history. She deserves to own the rights to her art. ALL ARTISTS DO!
  6. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    It's amazing how she came out of the situation fearlessly. The album brings back so much nostalgia and is even better than the original record that won album of the year at the grammys because of the mature voice and new 'from the valut' songs.
  7. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was skeptical about the whole re-recording process but wow! Taylor's mature voice amplified FEARLESS I LOVE IT! Expand
  8. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Fear Taylor's Version is everything I hoped for and more. It delivers in every single aspect, vocally, production-wise, and lyrically. It brings back memories of an album that defined my childhood, with iconic timeless hits such as Love Story and You Belong With Me, as well as new songs From The Vault. It's a perfect album that is so much more cohesive than the old Fearless.
  9. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The nostalgia which started it all for Swift is sweeping while listening through the 27 tracks of Fearless (Taylor’s Version.) To anyone expect Taylor’s super fans, the tracks sound almost identical to the OG fearless. Successfully reclaiming Taylor’s break through country album as her own. Taylor’s voice has strengthen through the years which is noticeable on the notes her teenage selfThe nostalgia which started it all for Swift is sweeping while listening through the 27 tracks of Fearless (Taylor’s Version.) To anyone expect Taylor’s super fans, the tracks sound almost identical to the OG fearless. Successfully reclaiming Taylor’s break through country album as her own. Taylor’s voice has strengthen through the years which is noticeable on the notes her teenage self would’ve had to push to reach. Making the tracks sound even more magical and effortless. Taylor’s Version also includes 6 “From The Vault” tracks that were “almost” included on the original fearless. While I can recognize why some of the songs were scrapped due to not be AS lyrically strong as other Fearless tracks. Lyrically, they are still better and more cohesive than many other country albums. Knowing Swift penned these songs at the beginning of her career, they do simply blow you away with the emotional depth and story telling in the lyrics. Overall, a fantastic take on Fearless and an amazing addition to the OG album which claimed Swift her first AOTY Grammy. Expand
  10. Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Taylor’s Version starts with the perfection version of Fearless, Taylor bring us to the 2000’s country music in 2021, and, you know, just Taylor Swift can do that.
  11. Apr 24, 2021
    10
    amazing!! she improved the original fearless so much. iconic. her vocals, production and the vault tracks were all 'chefs kiss'
  12. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The way she was able to capture all the nostalgia and teenage angst is so amazing.
    The new Vault songs are all top tier as well.
    Absolute beautiful and creative work Miss Taylor.
    Love it!
  13. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great album! Her vocals matured since the original version. Nostalgic and takes you back to when fearless was released.
  14. Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Fearless (Taylor's version) isn't just an album, it's a cultural reset. It's a lifestyle, the oxygen u breathe, ur voice when u can't speak. It's a gift from a loved one, a pat on the head, a warm hug. it sees u, it listens, and it loves u back. It's what u can call, a home.
  15. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Ahhh good old classics. She does everything the best. Love her for this and congrats on her first re recording
  16. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This is her redemption arc! This is the first step of her owning the work stolen from her and she did it with an almost exact replica of every masterpiece from the old version. Only her truest and dearest listener can hear and feel the subtle changes in production and vibrancy added into the matured vocals. The vault tracks, specifically Mr. Perfectly Fine, added a sense of nostalgia toThis is her redemption arc! This is the first step of her owning the work stolen from her and she did it with an almost exact replica of every masterpiece from the old version. Only her truest and dearest listener can hear and feel the subtle changes in production and vibrancy added into the matured vocals. The vault tracks, specifically Mr. Perfectly Fine, added a sense of nostalgia to teenage Taylor Swift and a sense of comfort that in the future, with 4 more albums to re-record, we will be masked with that nostalgic feeling. Expand
  17. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    INCREDIBLE! Her voice sounds incredible and I'm so proud & happy that she now fully owns the song
  18. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I never knew that Fearless is this good until I listened to Fearless(Taylor's Version)
  19. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This album was a big part of my childhood. I'm proud and relieved to discover that I still love all these songs, 13 years later. They're truly timeless.
  20. Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Taylor's wonderful album, voice, sound is incredible how his voice has evolved, it brings back and makes us remember memories of his 2nd album in that year when he released it for the first time. an artist full of talent and effort in her music.
  21. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Se puede notar en este Remake un hermoso salto de madures, logrando deleitar mis oídos con cada canción. Canciones como You Belong With Me dejaron de ser algo empalagosas para volverse unas piezas auditivas de arte.
  22. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The album prove how re-record will turn into more cohesive. An amazing piece of nostalgia that brought back many memories, and the Vault's songs are satisfying to the ears. I am excited for her future re-recorded albums and her future release. I love this album so much!!!
  23. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    A time capsule for the trials and tribulations of love and heartbreak at high school. Smart, well-crafted country-pop
  24. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    So increíble, Remember 2008 YEARS OLD
    Miss Swift bestie álbum country of World
  25. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    It is very very incredible, it is so amazing how the voice resembles when I was a teenager, I am very very happy that I own fearless this woman is wonderful and the new songs uff I'm dying
  26. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    She's amazing! What a nostalgia trip, and what an incredible journey we have been on with her since her debut.

    One of the best & most prolific songwriters of all time, and one of the biggest artists of her generation. So happy to be a part of it!
  27. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That’s When is Taylor’s bext best collab, I loved Keith Urban.
    Taylor must have challenged herself to out do herself each and everytime she puts out music of her own!
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  28. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Taylor mais uma vez entrega impecabilidade em seu trabalho. A regravação de seu álbum "Fearless" foi estendida à mais 6 músicas inéditas. Taylor entregou 27 músicas e conseguiu nos prender à cada uma delas. Um trabalho longo, lindo e digno de mais Grammys.
    Bom trabalho Taylor, meus parabéns! Agora o ele é todo seu!
  29. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    masterpiece. stream white horse and forever & always piano version for clear skin
  30. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    If there's someone who could re-record a thirteen year old album and keep the nostalgia and sentiment from the original records, in a way that you absolutely don't want or need to go back to the original, and not only that, but add even more feeling to it, then that's Taylor, and that's exactly what she did. I'm again so proud of being her fan for the past 15 years.
  31. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    she made it so greatly improve the vocals and the stability in the voice. it's just perfect
  32. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    GODDAMN BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! THIS VERSION IS MUCH MORE SO SO SO BRILLIANT THAN THE OTHER ONE STOLE BY SCO*TER,,,, I HOPE THIS ALBUM WILL GET MORE ATTENTION BECAUSE TAYLOR WORKED HARD ON THISSSSS!
  33. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    A good album, very very g
    Very very very very very very bery bet very bery great
  34. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    this is the best album of all time, the lyrics, the visual omg this is so amazing.. taylor gave all of her on this showing her persistence. im so proud of her!!
  35. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This woman is crazy. Fear Taylor. **** Scooter Braun. And Scott Brochetta or whatever his surname is. The fact that she wrote all these songs when she was 17-19 years old all by herself is INSANE... and the thought of her having to record them all over again and do all this because she doesn’t own them is enraging. wish her all the best through this new re-recording era that is certainlyThis woman is crazy. Fear Taylor. **** Scooter Braun. And Scott Brochetta or whatever his surname is. The fact that she wrote all these songs when she was 17-19 years old all by herself is INSANE... and the thought of her having to record them all over again and do all this because she doesn’t own them is enraging. wish her all the best through this new re-recording era that is certainly heading towards the right direction Expand
  36. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Finally Taylor can be recognized as she deserves it, she is the owner of her own stories.
  37. Apr 17, 2021
    10
    taylor’s vocals have improved so much and i love the vault songs. stream this version instead of the original!
  38. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Its so pretty im feelifeelin like flying, the voice is perfect i really loved it
  39. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    WHAT A MASTERPIECE TAYLOR. so proud of you; i always am. this revisitation of old work is a wholesome full circle for an og swiftie like me, and i’m so grateful to your music for always having been there for me.
  40. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    EXCELLENT ALBUM!!! Full of bops, taylor’s proven once again why she’s got the amount of success she has. The ‘from the vault’ songs are a refreshing, nostalgic addition that makes this album even better
  41. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    this re-recorded album is so unique for me, first of all, it literally giving you a nostalgia vibes but more sad version. and all the songs from the vault is amazing as well. taylor swift deserve anything ily miss swift
  42. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    What an album!!! For anyone interested in legendary lyrics written at such a young age!! What an album go listen now, learn the lyrics, dance sing and enjoy. What a treat we should all be thankful
  43. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Just Taylor can do things like that. Fearless is my childhood favorite album and all this time i never imagine that i could feel the same feelings that i felt in that time with an album. But Taylor did it AGAIN! I love her, my favorite artist of all time, i am a lover of her songs, her voice and everything. I am waiting for the others re-record albums.
  44. Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Her voice has matured and her old songs sound better than ever. I'm looking forward to hearing the other albums in the remastered versions.
  45. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    the music industry did It again
    one of the best country album I’ve ever heard
  46. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seriously? This is wonderful. The maturity in Taylor's voice gives it a unique touch without losing the essence of the original.
    All the songs of the vault, finally saw the light, what beautiful works of art, how he could discard them in the beginning.
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  47. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    O love u Taylor, is the best. Best album country all time!!! Taylor princess of country and queen of the pop
  48. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is so overwhelming to experience this all over again. The new songs are masterpiece. Thank you Taylor. International fans love you so much.
  49. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is the perfect mix of nostalgia and newness! I LOVE it - the rerecords, the vault songs, every part!
  50. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    It's literally art composed into a 26-song album, I have no doubt that Taylor doesn't have a bad album
  51. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Hino atemporal. Hail to the queen Taylor Music Industry Swift. Stream Fearless and Folklore and Evermore
  52. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another work of art, Taylor Swift you are the queen, beautiful change, I lovw you so so much, all your tracks are music for my ears, we don't deserve you!!! Love you so much!!! #TaylorSwift. Fearless Taylor's Version. Expand
  53. Apr 11, 2021
    10
    its beautiful, nostalgic and so soft...its definitely my comfort album and the serotonin I get when I listened to the rerecordings and the vault songs was just insane...gorgeous album. Taylor took a very brave step to rerecord her albums and I'm glad she's fighting for what's hers.
  54. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Now y'all know why she was once the youngest winner of AOTY at the Grammys. CAUSE SHE'S THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
  55. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The nostalgia makes you cry
    Teen angst and raw emotions at its best. Taylor successfully regains her narrative and mastership of fearless album through this
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  56. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is just so perfect. I love Taylor so much. I'm glad she's starting to own all her older album. This is so amazing.
  57. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I'm not a swiftie but I was 6 years old when this album first came out. I'm not from the USA, I didn't even know proper English yet but I still "sang" every word of every song I listened to. I still remember how I watched the "You Belong With Me" MV over and over, how I showed it to my friends and how we all liked Taylor. It's such a privilege for our generation to be able to spend ourI'm not a swiftie but I was 6 years old when this album first came out. I'm not from the USA, I didn't even know proper English yet but I still "sang" every word of every song I listened to. I still remember how I watched the "You Belong With Me" MV over and over, how I showed it to my friends and how we all liked Taylor. It's such a privilege for our generation to be able to spend our time re-listening to all these songs more than a decade after. I really admire the fact that Taylor did this to show us her strength and how we all should fight for what's ours.

    I think more than 1 song on this album can make you cry, also the vault's songs are AMAZING. Taylor is the songwriter of this era and no one can take that away from her. You can hear how her voice has matured and that's truly beautiful. This woman never fails to amaze me and all I can say is that I can't wait to hear her next re-recordings and ofc: her new music (but please Taylor: you should rest! don't overwork, you spoil your fans too much!)

    To conclude, I apologize if there's a typo since english is not my first language, and last but not least; FV CK SCOOTER AND ALL THOSE MEN WHO TRIED TO RUIN HER CAREER. I just hope Taylor is happy and that she knows how happy she's made us with this. Big respect to her.
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  58. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    sooo ammaaaazzzziiinnnnggggg lllliiiiikkkkeeeee oooohhhhhmmmmyyyygggaaaaaawwwwwdddddddd
  59. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it’s the first day it’s flawless really something it’s fair and it is wondrous It’s red it’s chick it’s cool it’s fashion it’s remarkable it’s amazing it’s beautiful it’s a great work it’s no words Expand
  60. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Album for a Year for a reason, but this one is definitely much better. The Vault songs produced by Aaron Dessener and Jack Antonoff are all good as with the originally included songs. 4/9 now for Taylor! Can't wait for the next re-recordings.
  61. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Ame las canciones inéditas, taylor nunca decepciona.
  62. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    So proud of you T & so excited to see what else you have up your sleeve in the coming months!!!
  63. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Cavort around with this splendor, knocking off all the fear of mutilation of your past memories.
    This is Taylor, This is art.
    With the intricacy of honest vulnerable & evocative writings, Taylor gifts us a facsimile, reminiscing album, yet quite contradictorily everything smells fresh & rejuvenated. Past you, terrified you, vulnerable you won't be disappointed.
  64. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Even more moving and emotional than the original. From the Vault songs are very impressive, surprised that they didn’t get a place in the original. Miss Swift outdone herself
  65. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Beyond proud! Swiftie FLAB!
  66. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I'm forever gonna be thankful to Taylor for allowing us to re live or live for the first time Fearless and for showing us how to fight (and win!).
  67. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! I love it so much. TAYLOR COME TO TURKEY
  68. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Thank you, Scooter Braun. Your a blessing in disguise! Because of you we got to hear this!
  69. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift did a great job at re-creating her old albums
    Fearless (Taylor Swift's version) reminded me of the old days, it actually sounds as same as the old one but I feel that this one is better.
    I'm so happy for her ,she finally got her Master back
  70. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing... great job!!
    Im going to listen on repeat ahaha The new songs .... amazing!
  71. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Iconic and legendaric album of this century! Biggest album county all time! Taylor is one legend! We love queen Taylor, proud of her
  72. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Es hermoso, sus melodías, sus letras súper representativas a la era, las canciones del baúl 10/10
  73. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing álbum, Winner of AOTY for a Reason.
  74. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    so proud of her, the music industry for a reason. I love Taylor, she deserves it!!!!
  75. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    esse álbum já era perfeito, agora, com a voz madura da taylor + as músicas from the vault = nota máxima
  76. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Es maravilloso! Se puede apreciar mejor los instrumentos y la voz madura de Taylor
  77. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Swift sempre vence no fim. Ela parece estar tão feliz agora... A voz tão madura e acordes tão perfeitos... TAYLOR SWIFT É A INDÚSTRIA DA MÚSICA
  78. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    she’s done it again. absolutely amazing. she never misses she found a way to reinvent herself with a 13 year old album
  79. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This brings back so many memories and her mature voice with her touring band makes this an even better album. Absolutely loved this!!!! I can't wait for the next one.
  80. Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Poczinhas burras brasileiras com inglês de escola pública favor aprender o básico do inglês antes de julgar bjos
  81. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Incrível como sempre! Eu amei no passado e continuo amando!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  82. Apr 14, 2021
    10
    The re-recording elevated this album to the next level.. with replay value, sharper production and vocals Fearless Taylor’s Version is country perfection
  83. Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Ótimo álbum para ouvir tirando leite! Mãezinha swift pisando como sempre s2
  84. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    only taylor swift can make a 13-year-old album sounds so fresh like a brand new album. her power is unmatched. fearless (taylor’s version) isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, an escape from this cruel world, it’s an art, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.
  85. Apr 14, 2021
    10
    Such a beautiful album. Her vocals are amazing and you can feel the differences between this and the old one.
  86. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Nuevamente taylor demuestra su poder con esta re grabación, se escucha más madura la voz pero definitivamente me quedo con esta versión, tiembla Scooter
  87. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    creo que mejoro demasiado este álbum y las canciones que saco del baúl enserio que son buenísimas y ahora esta álbum vale mas la pena ya que tiene mejores técnicas vocales
  88. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    So happy to see Taylor having control over her own work again! Love the album and the vault tracks; she sounds so mature!
  89. Apr 14, 2021
    9
    I was eight when ‘Fearless’ released In Saudi Arabia we hadn’t her album back in that time but I had in my iPod ‘love story’ and ‘you belong with me’ and I wasn’t a fan but literally I knew country music from Taylor Swift then I became a fan in red era so I started to listen to her albums and I haven’t revisited Fearless again and I have waited for her version to be released since 2019 andI was eight when ‘Fearless’ released In Saudi Arabia we hadn’t her album back in that time but I had in my iPod ‘love story’ and ‘you belong with me’ and I wasn’t a fan but literally I knew country music from Taylor Swift then I became a fan in red era so I started to listen to her albums and I haven’t revisited Fearless again and I have waited for her version to be released since 2019 and WOW what an album it’s so cohesive so honest I wish if I can listen to it in middle school and high school. In addition her songwriting in the vaults are untouchable ‘that’s when’ is my favorite collaboration in the album and the production of ‘don’t you’ reminds me of my favorite albums from here ‘folklore’ plus everything about ‘Mr. perfectly fine’ it’s so perfectly fine. It makes me excited to the rest but for now it is headfirst Fearless Expand
  90. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    It's an album so gorgeous, i'm in love with her voice. Amazing.its beautiful, nostalgic and so soft...its definitely my comfort album and the serotonin I get when I listened to the rerecordings and the vault songs was just insane
  91. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LITERALLY PURE PERFECTION. it reminded me so much of my childhood, very nostalgic, definitely made me cry. she nailed it. Expand
  92. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    fearless (Taylor's Version) has an incredible maturity of the singer with beautiful notes and nostalgic chords and the album is the perfect performance.
  93. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Didn't think a Grammy winning Taylor Swift album could get any better but the Taylor Version breathes so much life and experience into an already beautiful album that it's just amazing.
  94. May 17, 2021
    8
    It's so amazing how we can hear the old Taylor with a more matured voice singing her songs. And while she re-recorded these, I can see her smiling and thinking, "It's MY Fearless album." It's overall very nice. The six additional tracks were also satisfying fans who might not have heard Taylor in her original Fearless album. However, I felt like only super-old fans (i.e., the ones who wereIt's so amazing how we can hear the old Taylor with a more matured voice singing her songs. And while she re-recorded these, I can see her smiling and thinking, "It's MY Fearless album." It's overall very nice. The six additional tracks were also satisfying fans who might not have heard Taylor in her original Fearless album. However, I felt like only super-old fans (i.e., the ones who were with her since her first Fearless album) can take out as much as we usually do from a Taylor album. Too much was being too similar and fans may just get bored listening to songs they've already heard. Yes, Taylor's singing was so much more matured and less pitchy, but this was not as exciting as an entirely brand-new album. It's only worth your time if you like Taylor very much. Expand
  95. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I’m so proud of Taylor for taking back what’s hers! this album sounds even more magical than it did in 2008. Her vocals really improved and she’s really changing the music industry.
  96. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Cultural Reset!! i felt nostalgic, i remeber back those songs when i was young and it felt so magical ughhhhh, it’s a cohesive album purrr.
  97. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Thank you, Taylor, for this phenomenal album. This brings back my childhood back. So many memories. This masterpiece made it more mature vocally and sounds better.
  98. Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Most Awarded country album for a reason
    Fearless is just one of the greatest albums ever made
  99. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    fearless taylor's version isn't just an album. it's a cultural reset. a present during holidays- i forgot the copypasta
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Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Apr 20, 2021
    75
    Most obviously changed is her voice, which has strengthened and deepened over the years. Her choruses are a bit less breathy, and she glides into belting without sounding strained. There are micro-changes in inflection.
  2. Apr 20, 2021
    83
    Fearless (Taylor’s Version) states boldly, simply and perhaps, generously, that this is a story still worth telling – and a fight worth fighting.
  3. Apr 15, 2021
    60
    Swift largely re-creates the arrangements and feel of the original 2008 album, yet her voice and phrasing has aged, giving the music a hint of bittersweet gravity. That said, it's only a hint; Fearless (Taylor's Version) serves the purpose of offering new versions that could be substituted for the originals for licensing purposes. It's to Swift's credit that the album is an absorbing (if long) listen anyway.