Red
by Taylor Swift
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8.6

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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. RK13
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    Like all Taylor Swift albums, they are made to perfection with such finesse. This album remains Swift's most subtle yet bold album which projected her into worldwide stardom. The album is filled with tracks that have now become Swift's signature songs.
  3. 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
  4. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    Of Taylor's albums this is in my opinion the best all of them are brilliant but this is my favourite. Her follow-up 1989 is almost as good but I would say that this album narrowly takes it and it is deserving too.
  5. matthewmirliani
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    A major turning point in Swift’s career, Red is a sprawling, cinematic epic of pop experimentation, folksy-rock, and dreamy ballads. The LP will possibly be long-considered (and deservably-so) the best of Swift’s records.
  6. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    7
    its far from a masterpiece, but swift really knows hot to create a catchy tune. this was before she went 100% pop, so there is still a little bit of emotion in this record, and it really works out for her.
  7. 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
  8. AnalyDewa
    Oct 25, 2012
    10
    I just think the Britney Spears fans should stop with this unnecessary repression and stop to give low grades to the disc, which is perfect for a sign and go buy the Femme Fatale, because the album needs to give a big up in sales.
  9. Segundoleo26
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard." ...… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    I heard Taylor Swift's name for the first time during RED era. I remember watching WANGBT mv on MTV pretty much every hour and singing alone to its chorus. Then IKYWT came out, and I was obsessed with it. And then 22 and Everything Has Changed. Up until 2017, I didn't know a thing about her non-singles. Red is a great album with great highlights, although there are some skips (Stay StayI heard Taylor Swift's name for the first time during RED era. I remember watching WANGBT mv on MTV pretty much every hour and singing alone to its chorus. Then IKYWT came out, and I was obsessed with it. And then 22 and Everything Has Changed. Up until 2017, I didn't know a thing about her non-singles. Red is a great album with great highlights, although there are some skips (Stay Stay Stay, Girl At Home and Starlight). I can't wait to hear the re-recorded version.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    i love you taylor, i love you taylor, i love you taylor, i love you taylor, i love you taylor
  15. raciocinio
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    An Extraordinary album by Taylor Swift, A Long album with more 1hr & 5 min, and nothing less than 16 songs and never feels tired even with most ballads songs.

    But is also is balanced with great pop tracks like the first one "State Of Grace" an excellent rock pop song that remind some bands like for example U2, other songs like "Red" "22" "Starlight" and the successful singles "I Knew    An Extraordinary album by Taylor Swift, A Long album with more 1hr & 5 min, and nothing less than 16 songs and never feels tired even with most ballads songs.

    But is also is balanced with great pop tracks like the first one "State Of Grace" an excellent rock pop song that remind some bands like for example U2, other songs like "Red" "22" "Starlight" and the successful singles "I Knew you were trouble" & "We Are Never Getting Back Together" brings a shade of happiness to this great album

    Great Ballads Sad Songs, like "All Too Well" "Treacherous" The absolute beautiful Duet. "The Last Time", The Lucky One and many others beautiful ballads.

    Great & Beautiful album worthy of many Grammy's.    … Expand
  16. NathanCabello
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    One of the best album, this transition from almost complete pop pro Taylor made great music, good to hear and in a soft voice like hers do not have to get sick from that album, so good.
    Highlights: I Knew You Were Trouble and Holy Ground
    Lows: Treacherous (Demo) and The Moment I Knew
  17. MyleeneFRW
    Aug 22, 2019
    8
    Этот альбом - улучшенная версия предыдущего, однако он нам дает понять, что Тейлор и кантри нам можно больше не ждать. Все те же любовные текста, но на этом альбоме видно, что Свифт мастер в этом.
  18. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    There is no doubt that Red is a masterpiece, however it will be necessary for you to have a long history of love to fully understand this album. And it is that although the central theme is the love tragedies sometimes it is important to adapt all that for a public in general however it is not completely annoying and you will surely enjoy it in one way or another.
  19. miguelcstb
    Mar 13, 2022
    7
    I am going to start this review by saying that I know Taylor is currently releasing her albums again, and that she already did release the new version "Red", and that should be the one I have to listen to, but I want to check her original projects first how different they are. With that being said, this is what I think about this album.

    So after listening to "reputation" and "1989" and    I am going to start this review by saying that I know Taylor is currently releasing her albums again, and that she already did release the new version "Red", and that should be the one I have to listen to, but I want to check her original projects first how different they are. With that being said, this is what I think about this album.

    So after listening to "reputation" and "1989" and liking them very much LOL, I got curious and decided to check another of her albums, so I decided to do it with the album that is considered one of her best records by several people and experts. Let me start by saying that I didn't enjoy this album as much as I did enjoy the ones I mentioned before, but that doesn't it is a bad record. The production and the melodies are things that were very well executed, but I think what really stands out the most here is the songwriting. There were some lines that really surprised me, and they let you know how personal and emotional this album is, but as I said before, I didn't really enjoy this album much, and that is because there are some songs that are just boring and have basically zero emotion, also, there are some parts when her voice gets annoying, and you kinda want her to shut up, but regardless of that, I think this is a good album.    … Expand
  20. mchlkirk77
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    One of my top five cd's of this year think it will be rated and honored with awards this year I never get tired of it the first track reminds me of old U2 songs, the synth pop on 22 and other tracks is so catchy and I love country music feel on most tracks and taylor does not dissapoint in this respect as well. I applaud Taylor's courage to be true to her artistry and to not be soOne of my top five cd's of this year think it will be rated and honored with awards this year I never get tired of it the first track reminds me of old U2 songs, the synth pop on 22 and other tracks is so catchy and I love country music feel on most tracks and taylor does not dissapoint in this respect as well. I applaud Taylor's courage to be true to her artistry and to not be so concerned about what the country music community and others may think. Love it!… Expand
  21. spongeswift
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Red is a country/pop masterpiece. Yes the sound ran in all different directions but at the end of the album you could tell it was all going in different directions but it still arrived at the same destination. Taylor is known for songwriting and out of all 5 of her albums so far, Red seems to be the most lyrically sharp. Yes it's still not her best piece of work but it's extraordinary toRed is a country/pop masterpiece. Yes the sound ran in all different directions but at the end of the album you could tell it was all going in different directions but it still arrived at the same destination. Taylor is known for songwriting and out of all 5 of her albums so far, Red seems to be the most lyrically sharp. Yes it's still not her best piece of work but it's extraordinary to today's standards.… Expand
  22. khutch
    Feb 16, 2013
    8
    'RED' sounds more like a commercial appeal than as a sincere act of Swift, but who says something can not be good business and at the same time?
  23. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente mistura de sons.
  24. joethealien
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    while Speak Now was urgent, sparkling and occasionally too hectic, Red is breezy, warm and satisfying
    opening with the breathtaking Joshua Tree-redolent "State of Grace", Swift takes no time to conjure her unique knack of blending genres with her sharp lyricism
    her most refined genres (country pop and folk pop) are presented most keenly in tracks such as "Treacherous," "All Too Well,"    while Speak Now was urgent, sparkling and occasionally too hectic, Red is breezy, warm and satisfying
    opening with the breathtaking Joshua Tree-redolent "State of Grace", Swift takes no time to conjure her unique knack of blending genres with her sharp lyricism
    her most refined genres (country pop and folk pop) are presented most keenly in tracks such as "Treacherous," "All Too Well," "Sad Beautiful Tragic," "The Lucky One" and "Begin Again"
    perhaps the biggest standout on this record (other than "State of Grace," of course) is the country-infused power pop stomper "Holy Ground," which provides the listener with some of Swift's best lyrics and most soaring harmonies thus far, all over pounding beats
    this record is filled with rockier beats without jeopardizing Swift's clever pop sensibilities, and is tied with Speak Now as the best album of her career    … Expand
  25. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    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. As ever, Swift seems to know just the right phrase to pull you inside her break-up narratives. «Red» is her most interesting full-length in her career. This albumHearing 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. As ever, Swift seems to know just the right phrase to pull you inside her break-up narratives. «Red» is her most interesting full-length in her career. This album is the perfect quintessence of found and lost love. It's magnificent at times, but it's also complicated and sometimes really unfocused. Whatever it is, this music is full of aesthetic bliss.… Expand
  26. Mannhorse
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    Red is Taylor's best album yet. The singer-songwriter manages to blend her signature country twang to a multitude of other genres, like U2's arena rock, or Ed Sheeran's acoustic folk. Her lyricism is also top-notch, and the songs are incredibly catchy. However there are a few filler tracks like I Almost Do, or The Last Time, that should have not made it into the final cut.

    This album is    Red is Taylor's best album yet. The singer-songwriter manages to blend her signature country twang to a multitude of other genres, like U2's arena rock, or Ed Sheeran's acoustic folk. Her lyricism is also top-notch, and the songs are incredibly catchy. However there are a few filler tracks like I Almost Do, or The Last Time, that should have not made it into the final cut.

    This album is well worth a purchase if you're looking for good accessible music to just chill and listen to.    … Expand
  27. rebeligado
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Demorei pra gostar mais de desse álbum, tem mais qualidade que 1989.

    Meu Top 5 Tirando os singles:

    Everything Has Changed (Feat. Ed Sheeran), I Almost Do, Treacherous, Stay Stay Stay e Starlight
  28. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Taylor Swift has shown with this album that she is a musical force that is here to stay. Her ability to capture her state of mind at a particular moment, match it with an insanely catchy melody and then allow listeners a glimpse of it while not being overly navel-gazing or overly introspective is unmatched. With RED, Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I haveTaylor Swift has shown with this album that she is a musical force that is here to stay. Her ability to capture her state of mind at a particular moment, match it with an insanely catchy melody and then allow listeners a glimpse of it while not being overly navel-gazing or overly introspective is unmatched. With RED, Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has a mix of Country, Pop, and Rock songs but that doesn't mean she's left her County roots. Songs like "Stay Stay Stay," "I Almost Do," and "Begin Again" remind us why Taylor is wining in the Country World right now.… Expand
  29. zhong
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    legendary and iCONIC！！！！！red deserves a Grammy！！！！！album of the Year！Red is QUEEN！can't believe Grammy
  30. ManilaCritic
    Oct 22, 2012
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has aTaylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has a mix of Country, Pop, and Rock songs but that doesn't mean she's left her County roots. Songs like "Stay Stay Stay," "I Almost Do," and "Begin Again" remind us why Taylor is wining in the Country World right now.… Expand
  31. ScarTissue1990
    Oct 23, 2012
    10
    I think this is Taylor's finest moment. Her music has matured in the works of something absolutely wonderful. People say she has changed, I just think she has grown up and expressing her talent throughout different genres such as: alternative rock, pop rock, and even dupstep. It's a pretty fantastic albums if you ask me. Why this has a 3.9 on the User score, I have no clue. But, mostI think this is Taylor's finest moment. Her music has matured in the works of something absolutely wonderful. People say she has changed, I just think she has grown up and expressing her talent throughout different genres such as: alternative rock, pop rock, and even dupstep. It's a pretty fantastic albums if you ask me. Why this has a 3.9 on the User score, I have no clue. But, most people are just mad because she isn't the sweet little country girl anymore. She has grown up and I think we should all respect her for her talent.… Expand
  32. leostarboy
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This is her masterpiece, it is flawless, perfect, lyrically loud and great, sounds and mixed production. Many will say that this album is not cohesive, but they will be wrong. This album is about the different ways to say "goodbye to love". Sometimes they cheat us, we cheat, we love, we don't love, we cry and we learn to get ahead. Red is an album of disappearances, of things that haveThis is her masterpiece, it is flawless, perfect, lyrically loud and great, sounds and mixed production. Many will say that this album is not cohesive, but they will be wrong. This album is about the different ways to say "goodbye to love". Sometimes they cheat us, we cheat, we love, we don't love, we cry and we learn to get ahead. Red is an album of disappearances, of things that have gone or are just about to go missing—lost relationships, old sounds, previous Taylor Swifts, each photographed just as they’re receding out of frame.… Expand
  33. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    Um álbum trazendo hits e letras lindas que você facilmente se identifica. Taylor mostra, mais uma vez, que é uma das melhores compositoras de sua geração.
  34. viniciuspotrich
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    Red é um marco de passagem para a carreira de Taylor: a consagra como artista country e a apresenta como uma provável diva pop.
  35. WillCanul
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the lyrics on this album are simply amazing, Taylor is an great songwriter, she is a great artist… Expand
  36. Afterglow_0202
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    «Red» is her most interesting full-length to date, but it probably won't be when all is said and done in her career. And it is done with that moment when she released «folklore» and «evermore». But nevertheless it is the perfect quintessence of found and lost love.
  37. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    9
    One of the best albums I've ever heard. I really love it. The emotions, the lyrics, everything on this album is just perfect.
  38. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    The artistry of Taylor Swift seems to shift into a new but just as wonderful work of art with each of her album and Red is a landmark statement for her evolution.
  39. Justinscotts
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Taylor Allison is the best songwriter of this century. Her 3rd masterpiece. The album that made shot her to superstardom a global pop star. The best album of the decade. check out holy ground, treacherous, all too well, begin again, state of grace, sad beautiful tragic
  40. MikeMulaney
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This should have won a Grammy. A timeless and heartbreaking collection of beautiful songs brought to you by Taylor Swift.
  41. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    Red es la excusa perfecta para ver a Taylor como candidata a la reina del Country... Una experta compositora que mezcla el alma de sus composiciones con Rock y pop de una forma elegante y experta.
  42. Fakebytswift
    Jun 13, 2016
    9
    É um álbum onde Taylor colocou todas suas emoções, um álbum extremamente pessoal. As baladas românticas, como é o caso de Treacherous e I Almost Do, tratam de relacionamentos passados em que Taylor se tornava uma prisioneira de si mesma, já em músicas experimentais como ''All Too Well'' e ''I Knew You Were Trouble'', Taylor se mostra fugindo dessa prisão.

    Por que Taylor não faturou o    É um álbum onde Taylor colocou todas suas emoções, um álbum extremamente pessoal. As baladas românticas, como é o caso de Treacherous e I Almost Do, tratam de relacionamentos passados em que Taylor se tornava uma prisioneira de si mesma, já em músicas experimentais como ''All Too Well'' e ''I Knew You Were Trouble'', Taylor se mostra fugindo dessa prisão.

    Por que Taylor não faturou o Grammy de Álbum do Ano?

    Se tratarmos do álbum como um todo, teremos uma obra de arte: letras muito bem compostas, produção impecável e divulgação massiva, tem tudo para ser o melhor álbum da carreira da Taylor, com uma exceção: não possui um gênero definido. O álbum é uma linha entre o Country e o Pop, é a transição do Speak Now(2010) para o 1989(2014), então podemos considerar como um álbum experimental. Se o álbum de primeira não ganhou em categorias pequenas do Grammy, como ''Best Country Album'', porque ganharia o Grammy de ''Álbum do Ano''?

    Quando estamos falando de sonoridade de um álbum, falamos da sua identidade. A identidade do Red ficou perdida, e não se tornou nem um álbum conceitual, nem um álbum genérico, mas o meio disso, por isso não faturou Grammy de Álbum do Ano.

    Mas, com certeza, se tornou um marco na carreira de Swift: letras excelentes, boa produção, as faixas ficaram bem colocadas na tracklist, e Taylor pode viajar entre vários estilos musicais durante o álbum. Desde o pop eletrônico de I Knew You Were Trouble até o pseudo-jazz de ''The Last Time(feat. Gary Ligthbody)''    … Expand
  43. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    RED is such a beautifully romantic album without going to far into the emo side, just enough to bring out all the raw feelings love and broken heart ignites. A musical masterpiece.
  44. mathic
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Looking at the way Swift think about this album is extremely sad and painful. Red in general talks about the different types of feelings associating with the color red, but Taylor tell this with the mosts heartbroken histories. While you are listening to every single song, the feeling of anguish and sadness is scary. Even with the most dancing and animated songs, the lyrics still the sameLooking at the way Swift think about this album is extremely sad and painful. Red in general talks about the different types of feelings associating with the color red, but Taylor tell this with the mosts heartbroken histories. While you are listening to every single song, the feeling of anguish and sadness is scary. Even with the most dancing and animated songs, the lyrics still the same heartbreak history. Listen to this album will make you think about the multiple ways to fall in love and fell the consequences of it.… Expand
  45. SmellyJelly
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    ATW is always the ceiling of Taylor's songs! (in quality). The fiery and intertwined emotions add to this album.
  46. 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
  47. AloudSound
    Oct 22, 2012
    8
    I really like how Taylor has step outside of her comfort zone. I really admire her country roots, but with her debut 'Taylor Swift' and 'Fearless'.... it was JUST country and pop rock oriented music. I like how she has taken more control of her music, still staying with country music, but being influenced with dance, pop rock, punk and teen music. Alot of artists have to follow Swift byI really like how Taylor has step outside of her comfort zone. I really admire her country roots, but with her debut 'Taylor Swift' and 'Fearless'.... it was JUST country and pop rock oriented music. I like how she has taken more control of her music, still staying with country music, but being influenced with dance, pop rock, punk and teen music. Alot of artists have to follow Swift by exiting their comfort zone and create something new, because if she didn't, her music would be country music with every consecutive album she releases. I think Red is a great album.

    I like how also some of her songs don't constantly talk about relationships and explore different genres lyrically and musically. Her hit song 'We are Never Ever Getting Back Together' is a great teen-party anthem, along with '22' as well. But keeps her country roots with 'Treacherous' and 'Stay Stay Stay' which are cute. But keeps up with the more pop rock influences with 'State of Grace' and the more slower power ballads like 'Holy Ground' and 'The Last Time'. This is definitely Ms Swift's most experimental album and shows good music, not too generic yet not to boring.    … Expand
  48. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is the moment of truth, i dont know about you but im feeling 22 in a couple months
  49. JohnSnow41188
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    RED is such a special album and seeing it on all the "best albums of the 2010s list" confirms that indeed it should have won a Grammy to confirm its artistry.
  50. monster-pow
    Nov 9, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People just don;t understand Taylor. Taylor deserves to be able to do whatever the hell she wants with her music, but she also knows it can't be dumb, trashy pop. With Red, Taylor shows us how versatile she really is. This album is Taylor at her most mature. Especially in State Of Grace, where Taylor sings about sex for the first time in her career. Max Martin helps her write some amazingly catchy songs and produces some awesome beats that still contain a country influence. 22 is probably the catchiest moment in the whole album and her most blatantly straightforward pop song ever. But there's more to Red, she still comes back to her roots in songs like the colorful (ahem.) Red, the marvelously written (and best lyrical moment) All Too Well, and the adorkable Stay Stay Stay. So, Taylor is not trying to be like everybody else because as far as her lyrics show, she's very unique and genuine. She also doesn't just experiment with arena rock-esque, dubstep, and dance-pop genres, but she has a more ethereal sound in The Last Time and a bit of a folk hip hop beat in Everything Has Changed. Also, there are some big similarities between the work on Some Nights by Fun. and the tracks Holy Ground and The Lucky One, which were so amazingly produced by Jeff Bhasker who pretty much produced all of Some Nights by Fun. Throughout the whole album, Taylor's lyrics are strong and effective and she really is the best songwriter of her generation. She also may not have the most soulful voice in the history of music, but she can get past two octaves pretty easily. But when lyrics are this good, who cares? Overall, Red is amazing. Her best album to date, for sure. HIGHLIGHTS: State Of Grace, I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well, 22, The Last Time, Holy Ground
    SONGS THAT ARE TO BE SKIPPED: Sad Beautiful Tragic    … Expand
  51. groupie
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    En serio este álbum es tan sencillo y tan todo al mismo tiempo, hace que uno piense lo tan genial que puede llegar a ser Taylor, sin duda ella sabe a que juega y eso no esta nada mal.
  52. josrob
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Another emotional, captivating and fun album by the queen herself Taylor. This album surprised me back in 2012 and it keeps surprising me to this day, love the lyrics, production and the voice of her. Just amazing.
  53. dharma
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    RED is an album that is meant to have a much more 'pop' appeal than Swift's previous albums. I have to admit that I am not a fan of Country Music, and Swift's cross over appeal is the reason why she is so famous in the US. Some of her songs in this album is meant to be pop songs, and for me, and is meant for those who have very little appreciation of country music (such as yours truly).RED is an album that is meant to have a much more 'pop' appeal than Swift's previous albums. I have to admit that I am not a fan of Country Music, and Swift's cross over appeal is the reason why she is so famous in the US. Some of her songs in this album is meant to be pop songs, and for me, and is meant for those who have very little appreciation of country music (such as yours truly). Give this one a try if Swift's music wasn't your cup of tea before.… Expand
  54. BrunoZrZr
    Mar 9, 2013
    7
    A simply and cute mix of country pop, each song makes you relax, dance and sing alone, a very good work, I'm surprised, this album show music of every times.
  55. mechimartinich
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    increíble álbum de los mejores laburos de taylor jake la con ,,, all too well la mejor canción que existe
  56. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Creio que seja o preferido do fandom, mas eu não tão fã das titles, as b-side arrasam muitoooo mais. Precisava de uma repaginada que veio anos depois.
  57. vini1904
    Oct 23, 2012
    10
    Taylor always will be a great singer, doesn't matter if she is singing country or pop, her voice is so amazing and the lyrics are great, haters gonna hate...
  58. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Deserves a Grammy. The lyrics is so amazing. I love it.
  59. Anke51
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    The fire, the pain, the perfect storm, the beautiful mix that love and heartbreak Taylor put into this record will forever leave a mark in the heart and mind of the listener.
  60. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    It is amazing to see how far back in her career Taylor hinted everything she would later come to do with her music. She went pop, went Indi folk, and the amazing writing on red stayed permanent for the rest of Swift's career, of course that stayed intact after all she is one of the Greatest songwriters.
    Many thought Red wasn't cohesive enough to win Album of the Year at the 2014 Grammy    It is amazing to see how far back in her career Taylor hinted everything she would later come to do with her music. She went pop, went Indi folk, and the amazing writing on red stayed permanent for the rest of Swift's career, of course that stayed intact after all she is one of the Greatest songwriters.
    Many thought Red wasn't cohesive enough to win Album of the Year at the 2014 Grammy Awards (it should have won) that was the point of it, Red was a rollercoaster of an album because it mimicked the relationship and state of mind that Taylor was in at the time, perfectly capturing every emotion into a song. I believe that Red is the most important album in her career, become a turning point in Swift's career and life.    … Expand
  61. AgeOfAquarius
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    Red has my least favorite singles of her albums (though undeniably catchy), but it also has some of the most amazing, heart-wrenching songs in her entire discography, including arguably the best song she's ever written, All Too Well.
  62. diegofrolim
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    Um album muito bom sobre o amor, que peca na coesão

    Pontos Positivos: "All Too Well", "I Almost Do", "The Last Time"

    Pontos Negativos: "Stay Stay Stay", "Girl At Home"
  63. leafar0997
    Dec 14, 2012
    9
    Taylor Swift may not have a great voice, however she is a good singer and especially a very good songwriter. This is, without any doubt the best Taylor's album till date. We find in some beautiful romantic songs the talent for the lyrics like in "All Too Well", "Begin Again" and "I Almost Do". But we can find too, some very powerful pop songs like "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together",Taylor Swift may not have a great voice, however she is a good singer and especially a very good songwriter. This is, without any doubt the best Taylor's album till date. We find in some beautiful romantic songs the talent for the lyrics like in "All Too Well", "Begin Again" and "I Almost Do". But we can find too, some very powerful pop songs like "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "I Knew You Were Trouble" and "22". Taylor is very much pop and I don't think that's a bad thing, her style is country pop and she do it very well. And to finish, this is absolutely the most mature Taylor's album ever.… Expand
  64. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    amazing experimental album amazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimentalamazing experimental album amazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental albumamazing experimental album… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. EvaCobo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best country albums ever written! Love the sound and the production
  67. SamyI
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    One of Taylor Swift's career milestone, RED as become a classic and a masterpiece in its own right.
  68. Markosvini
    Mar 30, 2013
    8
    Um álbum super bom que faz um mix perfeito entre o Country e o Pop, acho que a Taylor Swift saiu da sua zona de conforto e fez músicas mais agressivas como I Knew You Were Trouble e 22.
    Sem contar nas letras que são melhores do que dos dois CDs anteriores, para mim o destaque vai para suas parceria The Last Time (Feat. Gary Lightbody) e Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran).
  69. Max_Vito
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This is obviously the best album of the year!!!Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation.
  70. Lazlo1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Creo que muchos nos seguimos haciendo la misma pregunta: ¿Cómo es que este álbum no tiene un solo Grammy? Para mí, uno de los mejores álbumes de la cantante.
  71. mrd666
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  72. 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
  73. kendylmau5
    Oct 26, 2012
    7
    Musically, Red is certainly many more colors than one, which finds Swift transitioning from Joni Mitchell-esque singer-songstress to Max Martin/Shellback polished pop princess throughout. From its opening U2 influenced arena rocker "State of Grace" to is closing country ballad "Begin Again", Red is obviously Swift's idea of experimentation whilst clinging to her signature songwritingMusically, Red is certainly many more colors than one, which finds Swift transitioning from Joni Mitchell-esque singer-songstress to Max Martin/Shellback polished pop princess throughout. From its opening U2 influenced arena rocker "State of Grace" to is closing country ballad "Begin Again", Red is obviously Swift's idea of experimentation whilst clinging to her signature songwriting about, you guessed it, damned, doomed love. While the majority of Red is often moderately successful at turning Swift into a sassy pop-rock diva (the catchiest example being the dubstep-influenced chorus of "I Knew You Were Trouble" and the mating of Max Martin/Shellback produced pop with Ke$ha-esque songwriting on "22") and country queen (the 'all-too-familiar' "All Too Well" that reminiscences on a previous relationship and the folky duet with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran), the rest of Red plays it too safe with its amount of filler tracks and flourishing cliches that even call back to Swift's 2006 debut album. But in the end, Red is an overall enjoyable listen that may capture some newer listener's attention and remain faithful to longtime fans.… Expand
  74. panzcoolg
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Swift's country-pop hybrid, Red, has some of her most notable singles and one of her greatest songs (All Too Well.)
  75. aleom_hx
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    9.7/10
    就拿歌曲《Red》作评价吧，专辑剩下其它的歌无非都是大同小异，都是极佳！“Red”是一种基于比喻语言的爱情歌曲。在这首歌当中，霉霉比较了颜色与情感之间的关系：loss as blue, longing as grey, and love as red，因此听众能够体验更深入的情绪。同时，霉霉还使用许多具体的内容来奠定了颜色所代表的情绪，触摸和回忆通过抽象的颜色让现实世界中的听众能够将自己代入其中，加强歌词的诗歌元素。    9.7/10
    就拿歌曲《Red》作评价吧，专辑剩下其它的歌无非都是大同小异，都是极佳！“Red”是一种基于比喻语言的爱情歌曲。在这首歌当中，霉霉比较了颜色与情感之间的关系：loss as blue, longing as grey, and love as red，因此听众能够体验更深入的情绪。同时，霉霉还使用许多具体的内容来奠定了颜色所代表的情绪，触摸和回忆通过抽象的颜色让现实世界中的听众能够将自己代入其中，加强歌词的诗歌元素。
  76. girlsatrip
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    this album is just EVERYTHING. not a single skip. we stan forever. stream all too well
  77. Alexaaaanderg
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    El álbum robado de los Grammys, Red es de los mejores álbumes Country/Pop, siendo una fusión casi perfecta.
  78. lucasedelstein
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best country album, the lyrics the sounds everything is perfect I love ir :):):)
  79. contexistent
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a gorgeous and touching album which I think will forever be a highlight of Taylor Swift's career.
  80. Katyperry12
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    All songs here are perfect, Starlight, All Too Well and WANEGBT are my top 3
  81. Mariana80997
    Jan 16, 2013
    7
    Taylor is a very talented artist but in this album she got out of her confort zone wich is Country and i think she did a great job , however vocaly she is not a great singer but the way she talks about her life and her story trought the songs is very beautiful .
  82. loverxselena
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    With songs like all too well, this album shows how amazing Taylor’s writing is.
  83. vinicritic
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  84. JoeySav
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    An amazing album with the best song ever written by her which is All Too Well. Actually this is arguably one of her best album if not the best one.
  85. TheLakes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran álbum, canciones que te harán llorar, las mejores letras, buen ritmo, buenos singles, gran álbum taylor ❤️… Expand
  86. marcoanlm
    May 17, 2022
    9
    RED
    RANKING
    1. all too well 2. state of grace 3. red 4. i knew you were trouble 5. we are never ever getting back together 6. 22 7. holy ground 8. treacherous 9. come back...be here - bonus track 10. the moment i knew - bonus track 11. the last time 12. begin again 13. starlight 14. the lucky one 15. everything has changed 16. i almost do 17. sad beautiful tragic 18.    RED
    RANKING
    1. all too well
    2. state of grace
    3. red
    4. i knew you were trouble
    5. we are never ever getting back together
    6. 22
    7. holy ground
    8. treacherous
    9. come back...be here - bonus track
    10. the moment i knew - bonus track
    11. the last time
    12. begin again
    13. starlight
    14. the lucky one
    15. everything has changed
    16. i almost do
    17. sad beautiful tragic
    18. state of grace (acoustic) - bonus track
    19. stay stay stay
    20. girl at home - bonus track    … Expand
  87. James1998
    Apr 20, 2013
    10
    Amazing album, Taylor has got a very good voice, i enjoyed all the songs. The songs were all good or brilliant. 22, Red, State of grace, we are never getting back together, I knew you were trouble and Stay Stay Stay are the best songs
  88. CriticSaul
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Es simplemente hermoso, ese estilo único de pop-country que tuvo Taylor en este álbum me fascinó, realmente pienso que ha sido su mejor álbum que tiene hast ala fecha.
  89. arianamustdie
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    She proves herself with every album. She writes her own music and does not depend on long list of writers and highly acclaimed producers.
  90. cruelpatty
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift é uma das melhores compositoras da nossa geração, não me surpreendi que ela tenha feito um álbum incrível novamente.
  91. harshvardhan19
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22 ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
  92. Ashley1998
    May 28, 2013
    10
    Fantastic album, one of the best albums of the year so far. Taylor has a very good voice and her vocals are excellent on the alum, and all the songs are great, especially 22, i knew you were trouble, red, state of grace, stay stay stay, we are never getting back together and begin again.
  93. mmirliani16
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    Red is hands down Taylor's best and most ambitious work yet and, without a doubt, the best album of the year. The songwriting is brilliant and flawless. It is, through and through, from the breath-taking opening track to the beautifully written "Begin Again," a pop/rock masterpiece. Highlights include "State of Grace," "Treacherous," "All Too Well," "Holy Ground," "The Last Time," "SadRed is hands down Taylor's best and most ambitious work yet and, without a doubt, the best album of the year. The songwriting is brilliant and flawless. It is, through and through, from the breath-taking opening track to the beautifully written "Begin Again," a pop/rock masterpiece. Highlights include "State of Grace," "Treacherous," "All Too Well," "Holy Ground," "The Last Time," "Sad Beautiful Tragic," and "Everything Has Changed."… Expand
  94. megavocalcritic
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    Love the songs '22', I knew you were trouble' and 'We are never ever getting back together', but the rest of the songs are too generic for my taste. All in all, great album, generic songs though.
  95. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Pure masterpiece. A legendary album that will impact people greatly. Yas! Taylor did it again.
  96. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has aTaylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has a mix of Country, Pop, and Rock songs but that doesn't mean she's left her County roots. Songs like "Stay Stay Stay," "I Almost Do," and "Begin Again" remind us why Taylor is wining in the Country World right now… Expand
  97. daryldixonsgf
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    so very ahead of its time and y'all just didn't understand that the track list was chaotic on purpose !
  98. Yoshipie
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    Such an outstanding album, showcases Swift's natural talent in songwriting. Her dabbling in different genres from pure country, to synth-pop, and to dubstep not only shows her versatility as an artist, but it seems almost daring and brave. Her progression in songwriting is evident in beautifully-crafted pieces such as Treacherous and Begin Again; and then in All Too Well, she unleashesSuch an outstanding album, showcases Swift's natural talent in songwriting. Her dabbling in different genres from pure country, to synth-pop, and to dubstep not only shows her versatility as an artist, but it seems almost daring and brave. Her progression in songwriting is evident in beautifully-crafted pieces such as Treacherous and Begin Again; and then in All Too Well, she unleashes her best-ever lyrics yet: "You call me up again just to break me like a promise/So casually cruel in the name of being honest". As a listener, one minute you're there crying in heart-break, and then suddenly, you're there dancing along to fast-tempo anthems like 22 and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. No matter what people say about the album in a positive or critical way figures never lie Red sold 1.2 million copies in its debut week, a feat achieved by less than a handful in music history. The commercial success is a testament of Swift's incredible talent. Red is sure to keep fans just as excited for her next album.… Expand
  99. Bawin
    May 24, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. A mixture of country, pop, electronic, rock and dance music. A very versatile album. Perfect for autumn season. Bible of Love.
  100. bobosparkles
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Will never forget Grammy robbed this masterpiece album. Also thankful for it cuz it birthed 1989.
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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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