Red
by Taylor Swift
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 2123 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,858 out of 2123
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 2123
  3. Negative: 224 out of 2123
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  1. brockcheese
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    This was Taylor Swifts turn from country to pop and she did it with style. Transforming her production into a lush collection of country riffs Taylor makes her sound more accessible to all.
  2. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A personal favorite for many Taylor fans, Red has some of her most beautifully written songs, both from lyrics point of view as well as musically. While some songs don't really feel like they belong in the general atmosphere (22, we are never ever getting back together, stay, stay, stay) the ones that stand out bring an exquisite sound and feeling: state of grace, treacherous, all tooA personal favorite for many Taylor fans, Red has some of her most beautifully written songs, both from lyrics point of view as well as musically. While some songs don't really feel like they belong in the general atmosphere (22, we are never ever getting back together, stay, stay, stay) the ones that stand out bring an exquisite sound and feeling: state of grace, treacherous, all too well, the last time, holy ground, sad beautiful tragic, the moment i knew, come back be here.… Expand
  3. Rafaelcampanhar
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Aí perfeito! Letras profundas que contam uma história, bem construído! Como sempre Taylor sabendo o que faz
  4. loverxselena
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    With songs like all too well, this album shows how amazing Taylor’s writing is.
  5. 4RF
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! This is a good álbum!!! If you want to know how is the music industry you should listen!!
  6. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Deserves a Grammy. The lyrics is so amazing. I love it.
  7. Folklore014
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    There we are again in the middle of the night
    We dance around the kitchen in the refrigerator light
    Down the stairs, I was there, I remember it all too well!!!!
  8. bibiv
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor’s best album, all too well biggest masterpiece anyone have ever written and also the other lyrics are not far behind. Music with meaning.
  9. Mehulsinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Red is that holy Bible of Taylor Swift which makes us feel the kinda emotions of every nature. This album may not be well understood by critics but the listeners are able to very much connect and understand the album very well. Love you Tay❤.
  10. ascp96
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best Taylor Swift album out there. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, and the vocals are PERFECT. The theme in every song is so cohesive to the previous and the next song in the album. Absolutely adore RED. Also this album has the best collaborations, "The Last Time" and "Everything Has Changed" are beautiful. Definitely love the mixture of rock, pop, and country, and kindAbsolutely the best Taylor Swift album out there. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, and the vocals are PERFECT. The theme in every song is so cohesive to the previous and the next song in the album. Absolutely adore RED. Also this album has the best collaborations, "The Last Time" and "Everything Has Changed" are beautiful. Definitely love the mixture of rock, pop, and country, and kind of ballad as well. So sad this album doesn't get the professional recognition it truly deserves.… Expand
  11. pureoine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's the best taylor swift album, so creative, emotional and passionate. RED deserved 80+
  12. Fra101
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. The lyrics are soo good. I love this.
  13. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    If only Stay Stay Stay had been discarded for Better Man this would be Taylor's best album forever and ever, but since she didn't this stays as a great album that could be topped if she puts her mind to it (may have already done so with Floklore, Idk I need to give it a few more listens but both are GOOD)
  14. Amorosoval
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the most vulnerable pieces of music of the decade, I still don't get how it could be snubbed at the Grammys.
  15. Shaq_97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is one of Taylor's best album lyrics wise because every songs tells a story that makes us feel like we're in there too. Some songs that cross over to pop also very great and catchy. Not gonna lie this album is one of the emotional and saddest album of Taylor.
  16. bpoloana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album still holds the test of time, and remains one of Taylor Swift's best albums, and the best one lyrically
  17. Ysabela
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums hands down. Its shows her great of a lyricist she it to be able to make her listeners to relate to her songs.
  18. AndrewNeon
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece. Full of emotions and story. Mature than speak now, lively than 1989
  19. XBR
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Taylor just took it to not just a next level, but to the peak of her career. Her best piece of work to date PERIOD.
  20. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I am still a little bit mad that a country pop masterpiece like Red did not win Album of the Year or Best Country Album in the Grammys 2014. Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. The whole album is not consist of country sound but also pop rock, dubstep, country pop... And it is a very fun, emotional, beautiful album with beautiful lyrics. I'm so in love withI am still a little bit mad that a country pop masterpiece like Red did not win Album of the Year or Best Country Album in the Grammys 2014. Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. The whole album is not consist of country sound but also pop rock, dubstep, country pop... And it is a very fun, emotional, beautiful album with beautiful lyrics. I'm so in love with this lovely album.… Expand
  21. Serchvaz
    May 29, 2020
    9
    The album has an excellent songwriting ,it look like Taylor is moving to be more a pop star ,it has a lot of country pop songs. one of the best Taylor's album.
  22. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente mistura de sons.
  23. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    8
    Taylor Swift has a lot of baggage to release on her fourth album, 'Red'. This record is a beautiful diary of the relationships Swift has had during the course of her life before and after fame. While this is Swift's most lyrically mature album, some of the production is lacking and a lot of tracks seem to have pacing issues, but when you find yourself waiting for the next big hit she givesTaylor Swift has a lot of baggage to release on her fourth album, 'Red'. This record is a beautiful diary of the relationships Swift has had during the course of her life before and after fame. While this is Swift's most lyrically mature album, some of the production is lacking and a lot of tracks seem to have pacing issues, but when you find yourself waiting for the next big hit she gives it to you before you decide to take a break from her. Although I enjoyed the stories we are told on this album and I love Swift dabbling in pop, I'm still seeing the same issues she's had on every album beforehand, so I still want to see growth.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Red
    2. Starlight
    3. Begin Again
    4. I Knew You Were Trouble
    5. I Almost Do
    6. 22
    7. Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran)
    8. Holy Ground
    9. The Last Time (feat. Gary Lightbody)
    10. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    11. Come Back... Be Here
    12. Girl At Home
    13. All Too Well
    14. Sad Beautiful Tragic
    15. The Moment I Knew
    16. Treacherous
    17. State of Grace
    18. Stay Stay Stay
    19. The Lucky One    … Expand
  24. Spac_s
    May 22, 2020
    10
    This might be the best existing Taylor Swift album. Extremely catchy songs combine with exquisite narrative framing of her transitioning into adulthood. The strength of these powerful songs is further revealed when Taylor plays them in the stripped-down acoustic format. The album is highly re-playable and can easily be utilized to soundtrack critical moments as young people (of all ages)This might be the best existing Taylor Swift album. Extremely catchy songs combine with exquisite narrative framing of her transitioning into adulthood. The strength of these powerful songs is further revealed when Taylor plays them in the stripped-down acoustic format. The album is highly re-playable and can easily be utilized to soundtrack critical moments as young people (of all ages) travel through the experiences or the memories of key times in life.… Expand
  25. dzinsowy
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    This album is a musical perfection. Swift managed to shift from country to pop flawlessly, focusing mostly on pop songs included on the record, but having most of the album country-pop oriented.
  26. samcritic
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    that’s the best taylor’s album no contest, is this all the songs are pretty soundly and lyrically all moods, all tastes, all souls love and tears are sang with so much emotional red is timeless
  27. anuj1234
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Her best album and probably one of the best of the decade. Every song is a masterpiece
  28. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Red by Taylor Swift: 8.72

    State of Grace: 1 Red: 1 :) Treacherous: 0.75 I Knew You Were Trouble.: 1 :) All Too Well: 1 22: 1 :) I Almost Do: 1 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 1 :) Stay Stay Stay: 1 :) The Last Time: 0.5 Holy Ground: 1 :) Sad Beautiful Tragic: 0.75 The Lucky One: 1 :) Everything Has Changed: 1 Starlight: 1 :) Begin Again: 0.75 14.75/16 ~ .934    Red by Taylor Swift: 8.72

    State of Grace: 1
    Red: 1 :)
    Treacherous: 0.75
    I Knew You Were Trouble.: 1 :)
    All Too Well: 1
    22: 1 :)
    I Almost Do: 1
    We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 1 :)
    Stay Stay Stay: 1 :)
    The Last Time: 0.5
    Holy Ground: 1 :)
    Sad Beautiful Tragic: 0.75
    The Lucky One: 1 :)
    Everything Has Changed: 1
    Starlight: 1 :)
    Begin Again: 0.75

    14.75/16 ~ .934 -> 8.72

    What can I say about Red that hasn’t already been said? All in all, this is one absolutely fantastic album, and this clearly shows how talented Taylor Swift is as a musician. This is a near perfect album, with half of its songs earning a “Favorites” symbol, and 4 others getting a perfect score. The only song I wasn’t too thrilled about was The Last Time, but I didn’t think it was a bad song, it just wasn’t quite as good as the others. Swift is a very talented musician, combining top-notch lyrics with very catchy tunes. This is one of my all time favorite albums, and thus far it has received the highest score so far of any I have reviewed. Highlights: State of Grace, Red, I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well, 22, I Almost Do, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Stay Stay Stay, Holy Ground, The Lucky One, Everything Has Changed, and Starlight.    … Expand
  29. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Pure masterpiece. A legendary album that will impact people greatly. Yas! Taylor did it again.
  30. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    After his country show album, it's a shame he has few productions and sounds with its origin. I expected an even better album, sound is not bad but it becomes totally average with this mix. Working with versatility is not easy, it's a challenge and it didn't work out to Taylor's point, I still felt emotions and grit in their compositions, but in production and even better soundAfter his country show album, it's a shame he has few productions and sounds with its origin. I expected an even better album, sound is not bad but it becomes totally average with this mix. Working with versatility is not easy, it's a challenge and it didn't work out to Taylor's point, I still felt emotions and grit in their compositions, but in production and even better sound disappointed me. However, a totally pop album could surprise me and a lot, this woman has it all.… Expand
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 23, 2013
    80
    Hearing Taylor Swift sing makes you remember these things, how you can wax poetic one day about the efficacy of love to change lives permanently for the better, and the next rail about how love leads only to pain and heartache.
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  2. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Nov 13, 2012
    91
    I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard.
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  3. PopMatters
    Oct 31, 2012
    60
    More varied in its offerings, but also more disjointed than her previous work, Red sounds like a transitional album for Swift.
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