Fearless - Taylor Swift
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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 109
  2. Negative: 35 out of 109

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  1. 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.
  2. ThaddeusO.
    Feb 14, 2009
    10
    Awesome album i just bought it yesterday.
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  3. AprilM
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    This is album is Awesome! Love it. Alot of people must think so cause it's Number 1 on Billboard Top 200 chart! GO TAYLOR SWIFT!
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  4. AdamA
    Apr 5, 2009
    3
    Her songs are amazing! Growth in vocals are lacking on this album.
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  5. RobynS
    Jan 1, 2009
    10
    I never get tired of listening to Taylor's music. She is so inspiring and her songs are very relatable. It is as though you have someone to help you through heartbreak by recalling their experiences in a strong confident way.
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  6. AngelS.
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    Very heartfelt. Taylor is a mature songwriter and she wears her heart on her sleeve. Very honest and pure music.
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  7. amandaW
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    She is an amazing writer and singer. For her to be able to write her feelings and say them outloud takes a lot of courage. I have both her albums and found all the secret messages in all her songs. A lot of people, including me, can relate to her music and im only 18 years old. She is awesome and thats it.
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  8. Pamela
    Sep 6, 2009
    0
    Immature, boring album. Taylor is one of the worst singers I've ever heard.
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  9. septya
    Jan 14, 2010
    5
    Boring !
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  10. skyeD
    Nov 16, 2008
    10
    Omg this awesome it really relates me especially the song fifteen.
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  11. jennas.
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    This album is unbelievably amazing. i could listen to every song over and over again. not one that i can't stand. taylor swift is awesome.
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  12. septya
    Dec 1, 2008
    2
    Boring !
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  13. Kyra
    Dec 7, 2008
    9
    Excellent album. Taylor Swift has more talent in her pinkie than most "starlets" these days. "Fearless" is definitely a triumphant sophomore effort.
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  14. AmyP.
    Jan 13, 2009
    2
    Taylor has some talent as a writer, but her biggest fault is that she can't sing!! It is often painful to hear her sing live and her albums are not much better.
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  15. Dave
    Nov 4, 2009
    5
    Taylor Swift can sing, but unless you're a teenage girl you probably will not rate the album higher than a 5 since the songs won't relate to you.
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  16. BeccaC
    Jan 17, 2009
    10
    I absolutely love her music! Her songs really help me through some tough times. I love how I can relate with them.
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  17. 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.
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  18. Matt
    Jan 5, 2009
    10
    Taylor Swift is damn hot and her music is almost as hot as her.
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  19. 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.
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  20. 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 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. Expand
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  21. 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.
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  22. 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.
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  23. 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 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
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  24. EliseS
    Nov 11, 2008
    10
    Very well-written. An amazing and diverse CD.
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  25. deel
    Nov 11, 2008
    9
    Great follow up album, well worth the money if you enjoyed her previous album.
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  26. BobS
    Nov 15, 2008
    2
    An 83 score with nothing above an 80? I smell something.
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  27. 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."
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  28. philj
    Dec 1, 2008
    10
    Best Album of the Year! I love every single song! Taylor is a great artist and so young too!
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  29. 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.
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  30. marvins
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    Not bad..considering she wrote or co wrote all songs in this album feel sorry for the haters.
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  31. 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.
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  32. 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.
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  33. 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.
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  34. LaurenW
    Nov 13, 2008
    10
    I love EVERY song on this album!!!! Go Taylor!!!!
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  35. jefft
    Nov 14, 2008
    0
    How does this album have an average of 83 when not one score is above 80?
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  36. 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!
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  37. 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.
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  38. DanaK
    Dec 18, 2008
    0
    Horrendous, she can't sing or write.
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  39. ally
    Dec 25, 2008
    10
    She's a great writer, every song could be a single.
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  40. Sep 4, 2010
    8
    Swift's latest album is smooth, sexy and powerful -- and is a true successor to her somewhat lackluster debut. The tracks are all impeccably crafted and beautifully arranged.
  41. 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.
  42. Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Beautiful album; she definitely is a gifted artist. The songs are sung brilliantly. Most songs were perfect, but some songs sounded too similar to others. Songs that stood out to me the most were 'Love Story', 'You're Not Sorry' and 'Forever and Always'. Great job, keep it up.
  43. 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! :)
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 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.
  2. Though they're written by a teenager, Swift's songs have broad appeal, and therein lies the genius and accessibility of her second effort.
  3. She's 18--wide-eyed, naive, hopeful--and that's how she sounds on Fearless, her superb new album.