Fearless
by Taylor Swift
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1520 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,300 out of 1520
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 1520
  3. Negative: 174 out of 1520

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  1. TobiL
    Oct 28, 2009
    0
    Little girl who wants to pure-pure princessita could be just so mindless and unimpressive, further worsened by her asthmatic vocal ability. And, it's overly fabricated pop, the true emotions from a country-music girl couldn't be heard at all. As well, repetitive, for two consecutive albums. Let's say, it's too dry, like dry hays.
  2. Matt
    Jan 5, 2009
    10
    Taylor Swift is damn hot and her music is almost as hot as her.
  3. joeys
    Feb 11, 2009
    10
    Compared to other pop albums fearless reigns supreme, every track is a potential hit single...its true she doesnt have the strongest voice in the industry but it suits her songs and what perhaps makes her overshadow stronger singers is her heartfelt emotions and down to earth realistic lyrics.
  4. nellyg
    Feb 24, 2009
    5
    Taylor definalty is a talented songwriter and singer, but EVERY SINGLE SONG off this album is about the SAME thing, BOYS. Taylor, sweetie, in your world, is there NOTHING else to write about? I like relationship songs in albums, but I don't like it when EVERY SINGLE SONG is about them. Sweetie, I believe you are God gifted, but it would be nice if you would sing about something like Taylor definalty is a talented songwriter and singer, but EVERY SINGLE SONG off this album is about the SAME thing, BOYS. Taylor, sweetie, in your world, is there NOTHING else to write about? I like relationship songs in albums, but I don't like it when EVERY SINGLE SONG is about them. Sweetie, I believe you are God gifted, but it would be nice if you would sing about something like having hope for the future, or about how a person is truly beautiful, or being strong, I know you can do it!!!!!!!!!! Sweetie, if your next album(s) are about boys only again, then I really don't think critics will love it as much as this one.… Collapse
  5. AAAA
    Jul 22, 2009
    8
    I admire how she can write, but I still prefer her 1st album. Im a teenage boy and I can relate, but seriously, at least 3-quarters are about boys.
  6. Klark
    Jul 31, 2009
    8
    One of the best albums sang by a teen in years, it is somewhat disappointing because it offers less than her promising debut nonetheless, it contains more potential hits.
  7. ZuzoT
    Sep 19, 2009
    2
    Production: Songs are so polished and sterile, the record is almost unlistenable. It's also loud to the point of distortion - nothing new. Even given the massive production on Fearless, there are countless auto-tune slips. Simply embarrassing. Performance: The singing, guitars, and nearly everything on it is nauseatingly generic. Everything is digitally in time and in tune. Drums Production: Songs are so polished and sterile, the record is almost unlistenable. It's also loud to the point of distortion - nothing new. Even given the massive production on Fearless, there are countless auto-tune slips. Simply embarrassing. Performance: The singing, guitars, and nearly everything on it is nauseatingly generic. Everything is digitally in time and in tune. Drums sound horrible. Songcraft: Poppy, but somehow not catchy. These songs sound like they were created in a laboratory; generic, repackaged pop forms completely devoid of any interesting changes or melodies. The lyrics are uninspired and mostly just sophomoric.… Expand
  8. EliseS
    Nov 11, 2008
    10
    Very well-written. An amazing and diverse CD.
  9. deel
    Nov 11, 2008
    9
    Great follow up album, well worth the money if you enjoyed her previous album.
  10. BobS
    Nov 15, 2008
    2
    An 83 score with nothing above an 80? I smell something.
  11. JarrellC
    Nov 17, 2008
    8
    Taylor Swift definitely delivers on this album. I was surprised to find out that she had a hand in writing the majority of this album. The content on this album is surprisingly good. Check out "Fifteen," "Hey Stephen," "Love Story," and "White Horse."
  12. philj
    Dec 1, 2008
    10
    Best Album of the Year! I love every single song! Taylor is a great artist and so young too!
  13. TomP.
    Jan 11, 2009
    5
    But really now, how is this an 81, when none of the reviews are over 80? Just ridiculous. Oh, and it's actually quite bad.
  14. marvins
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    Not bad..considering she wrote or co wrote all songs in this album feel sorry for the haters.
  15. Blake
    Jan 21, 2009
    10
    She has an awsome voice, a hot body, and lots of people that love her. What more can one person ask for.
  16. KaylaK
    Feb 11, 2009
    0
    The worst music I've ever heard. Unless your a teenage girl in middle school stay the hell away from this. Caution: May Cause Vomiting.
  17. TyM
    Mar 24, 2009
    10
    I love Taylor Swifts album Fearless. It's so calming and it's easy to relate to. It may not be for everyone but if your having a bad day and need something to cheer you up listen to Fearless.
  18. LaurenW
    Nov 13, 2008
    10
    I love EVERY song on this album!!!! Go Taylor!!!!
  19. jefft
    Nov 14, 2008
    0
    How does this album have an average of 83 when not one score is above 80?
  20. Heather
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    I love her and she's so mature for her age...songs are beautiful and she has a great voice!
  21. KayceJ
    Dec 12, 2008
    8
    Lots of repetative lovey dovey lyrics, most of the songs are about the same thing, but she's cute and I like her, and a few of the songs just blew me away.
  22. DanaK
    Dec 18, 2008
    0
    Horrendous, she can't sing or write.
  23. ally
    Dec 25, 2008
    10
    She's a great writer, every song could be a single.
  24. Kino
    May 18, 2011
    10
    Affecting lyrics, beautiful rhythm. And I can see that this album made of her heart, her true feellings, without affectation. Listening this whole album make me feel fresh and happy.
  25. Candy-Floss
    Jul 26, 2011
    9
    Taylor obviously has used inspiration from her life, which means her songs can be related to. She provides some emotional, passionate vocals, having the talent to create some amazing upbeat tunes as well.
  26. Yoruichi
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    Taylor Swift being a great singer sang a beautiful song "Fearless!" It has a nice rhythm while at the same time nice flowing lyrics. Can't help but sing it every time I hear it on the radio. One of my all time favorite songs by Taylor Swift! :)
  27. tonylionedo
    May 17, 2014
    10
    great album, I love Taylor's voice, whatever i feel, i can found similar thing in her song ,love it.and i love all the songs in this album ,the emotion i feel in her songs can makes me happy and cry
  28. littlewinner
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Excellent album, her songwriting it's so good, i feel so happy everytime i listen to this album, The emotion that spread this album it's beautiful.
  29. brightestxr
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    This is so fresh and cool. Now i understand why this won AOTY in 2009. I have no words to express how I much loved this album.
  30. NothinNew
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She did that! Her angelic high pitch country voice stands out. The emotion I’ve heard. The pen game, her storytelling, and songwriting abilities, I got flabbergasted by those. LOVE STORY AND YOU BELONG WITH ME WILL BE FOREVER NOSTALGIC AND ICONIC. The other tracks is a warm hug… Expand
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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2008
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2008

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Swift's gentle touch is as enduring as her songcraft, and this musical maturity may not quite jibe with her age but it does help make Fearless one of the best mainstream pop albums of 2008.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    Though they're written by a teenager, Swift's songs have broad appeal, and therein lies the genius and accessibility of her second effort.
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  3. Boston Globe
    80
    She's 18--wide-eyed, naive, hopeful--and that's how she sounds on Fearless, her superb new album.
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