Red
by Taylor Swift
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  1. carlosgerhardt
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Literally a FLAWLESS album, her best one so far. The production is on point and the lyrics are just... PERFECT.
  2. gonkillua27
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    this is the anthem of our teenager lives, a timeless masterpiece and a very breathtaking perspective of love and its dark side.
  3. agnesx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    deserved to win album of the year. had no skips and is simply one of the best albums til date. the mix of country and pop really stands out.
  4. micasr
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Yeah yeah it's perfect but one point less cause it doesn't belong to Taylor...
  5. Leandro9813
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es una obra de arte de principio a fin, tan solo "All too well" Dios, es todo. Sin dudas uno de los mejores albumes de los década pasada
  6. nuwang
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    如此出色的专辑展示了泰勒·斯威夫特在创作歌曲方面的天赋。从纯净的乡村到合成流行音乐，她涉猎的流派不但显示出她作为艺术家的多才多艺，而且似乎还大胆而勇敢。专辑中制作精美的歌曲证明了她在歌曲创作方面的进步；然后在《 All Too Well》中，她释放了迄今为止最好的歌词：作为一个听众，一分钟，您在心碎中哭泣，然后突然，您在那里跳着快节奏的国歌。商业上的成功证明了她令人难以置信的才能。雷德（Red）一定会为她的全部转入流行而感到兴奋，这发生在1989年专辑中。如此出色的专辑展示了泰勒·斯威夫特在创作歌曲方面的天赋。从纯净的乡村到合成流行音乐，她涉猎的流派不但显示出她作为艺术家的多才多艺，而且似乎还大胆而勇敢。专辑中制作精美的歌曲证明了她在歌曲创作方面的进步；然后在《 All Too Well》中，她释放了迄今为止最好的歌词：作为一个听众，一分钟，您在心碎中哭泣，然后突然，您在那里跳着快节奏的国歌。商业上的成功证明了她令人难以置信的才能。雷德（Red）一定会为她的全部转入流行而感到兴奋，这发生在1989年专辑中。
  7. taylorworld16
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    RED has its own genre. There is no definition but perfection. Taylor Swift is the best artist of all time and it shows...
  8. Avneet
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love this album so much. Lyricism, songs, story telling, everything is best. Best album of 2012
  9. Rayswiftie
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores da carreira. Taylor serviu muito, mereceu a aclamação que teve e deveria ter sido AOTY
  10. RahmaTS
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This is really a great break up album. So many hits songs. I can see a pop Taylor starts here.
  11. DennisR
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    This is a very good album. Fun, Catchy, musically qualified, and is a little different than other Swift albums. I just wish she could show her vocal abilities more, if she has them. Otherwise, this album is just pure gold!

    Highlights: "Red" "I knew you were trouble"
    Summary: Catchy, Fun, Great
    Grade: 87%
  12. ryandiamandis
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Taylor Swift's best album, no doubts. It's mature and the songs are incredible, there are only two of them that I didn't like but it still incredible.
  13. Rvlvnd
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    A perfect combination of pop and country songs. The emotional All Too Well, the cute Stay Stay Stay, the pop-perfection I Knew You Were Trouble. Do I have to say more?
  14. Carpio
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Este album contiene estribillos imprecionantes, coros deslumbrantes y liricas hermosas
  15. TSFan
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is something for everyone here. Two collaborations, sad songs, happy songs, bops, tearjerkers, long instrumentals, and more.… Expand
  16. Raissab13
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    O álbum de introdução ao pop é simplesmente maravilhoso, com músicas que são verdadeiras jóias preciosas!
  17. Proferu801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is her 2nd best (only behind Folklore), its lyrics and productions are really good, the lack of cohesive is the only bad thing but it's still an amazing work
  18. 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
  19. zhaoqi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    姨妈红包了吗寿星期累死人工客服务部与打虫药吧台风这回事情就是阳性教育了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解了解
  20. Ujjwal1984
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Red is A superior country pop genre Album and it's her last country Album but the Best Album of the decade
  21. chillin13tay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Para muchos su mejor álbum. Y es que simplemente se reconoce el arte que es Red. Lleno de canciones profundas. Líricas hermosas. Sonido nuevos. Electrizantes. Una obra maestra. Eso es. ❤️
    LOVING HIM WAS REEED♥️
  22. luis_isassi
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Un álbum donde Taylor la verdad merecía todos los Grammys posibles, uno de los mejores álbumes de Taylor de toda su discografía sin duda.
  23. RainonARMY
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    RED is magical. RED is painful. RED is gorgeous. RED is my way to escapism.
  24. AnaBAram
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful insight on all the shades of red encompassed in the loving someone, a gorgeous metaphor built within the amazing melodies and songwriting that Taylor brings to the table.
  25. kautlight
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This woman it's a genius, in this album you really catch what love is: a big mess in your head and heart. The way the album flows it clearly shows it. Guys, it's so good the feeling listening to it, check it out ;)
  26. unknownhoe
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Red is a lyrical masterpiece and it perfectly set up her next album. My fav tracks from the album are Red, The Last Time, All To Well, State of Grace, and Holy Ground. The only track I'm not a big fan of is I Knew You Were Trouble only because it didn't age that well besides that okay song and amazing album.
  27. lkaliba
    May 30, 2014
    10
    "Red" by Taylor Swift is a really great album and one of the best she's ever done. I love how each song on here has a different tone to it and how she is taking a different style to her music while remaining recognizable.
  28. valgreen
    May 20, 2014
    10
    This album sounds great, so good. Is mature, emotional, inspiring, and makes you feel wonderful, honestly, the best she ever did. I think she turned into one of the best artist of the atuality
  29. foryouidid
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    We saw Taylor depart from her comfort zone which is country-pop with this album. She tried different genres and collaborated with different producers and I must say that she's done this successfully without compromising her brand and quality which I love from her the most. In my honest opinion this is the best album released in 2012 and in this decade so far. Best songs are Holy Ground,We saw Taylor depart from her comfort zone which is country-pop with this album. She tried different genres and collaborated with different producers and I must say that she's done this successfully without compromising her brand and quality which I love from her the most. In my honest opinion this is the best album released in 2012 and in this decade so far. Best songs are Holy Ground, Sad Beautiful Tragic, All Too Well, Treacherous and State Of Grace.… Expand
  30. kerofaes
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Taylor Swift is one of those few artists whose career gets bigger and bigger with each passing year. His latest album "Red" has meant the passage that was lacking for the last time imminent internationalization. With Red, Swift won for the second time debut on the charts a week of sales above a million copies and became the first female musical act to do so, also had his first # 1 singleTaylor Swift is one of those few artists whose career gets bigger and bigger with each passing year. His latest album "Red" has meant the passage that was lacking for the last time imminent internationalization. With Red, Swift won for the second time debut on the charts a week of sales above a million copies and became the first female musical act to do so, also had his first # 1 single on the Billboard charts with nominated last year Record of the Year for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and a global hit as was "I Knew You Were Trouble".
    Red is the most sold for this year's Grammys with just over six million copies (which sells all of the other four nominees for album of the year together) and generally had a good reception from the critics album, which they name their album more mature and adventurous so far. In fact, this album Taylor first dares to expose without any camouflage pop genre, and it was really well as he promoted the album despite being competing this year in the country categories, but in that case it would work in music pop more honest and intelligent than we have seen at least the last five or six years.
    Anyway Network has its downs, and it is in those moments where he experimented with a more commercial and mainstream sound, songs such as "22" or the same ... We Are Never noticed a decline and it feels the album could have been a masterpiece if Swift had decided to work with what she speaks perfect, soft melodies, epic sounds and powerful lyrics. Of those things are full Red rises undoubtedly outweigh all its shortcomings on issues such as Treacherous, Sad Tragic Beautiful, Begin Again (nominated for best country song), Holy Ground and definitely if you can call it a masterpiece "All Too Well ". That song is regardless of what the nominees for song of the year, the best that existed in the period of eligibility (I was affected by not being released as a single) and the best thing ever written Taylor Swift. Also mention the only two experiments that worked and think you are Red and State Of Grace.    … Expand
  31. gsgsgaurav2
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RED is such a good album and truly deserved that album of the year award. But it's very good sonically and is cohesive with a hint of transition from country to pop done very graceful and brilliantly… Expand
  32. RahulBanerjee
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    RED is not just an album, it is am emotion. It is considered to be the favorite album of the Swiftie s. It is lyrically definitely the best Taylor album. Every song tells a story that tells so much about the word 'love'. My favorite album as well
  33. 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.
  34. nina10
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All too well,state of grace, holy ground, i knew you were trouble are some of the tracks i love! Who doesnt listen to 22 on their 22nd birthday? Who doesnt dance and sing along to we are never ever getting back together when they break up? RED has songs for every mood!
  35. TayrianaGrande
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Gran álbum, tanto en ritmos, letras producción y cohesión, Taylor demuestra porque es la reina del country
  36. Liuzhiyuan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** perfect clam peace love all ghe things are perfectly in shown in this album… Expand
  37. Lida_jhn
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    AMAZING!! The best lyrics everr. Its just awesome. I love it sooo much. The best album by taylaa swift
  38. BT21tata
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    "Red" is a perfect album to listen to in the autumn season. Everything is sad, beautiful, tragic.
  39. ivysmantics
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    "Red" is a perfect album to listen to in the autumn season. Everything is sad, beautiful, tragic.
  40. cspencere
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    Red is a magnificently stunning album. The reviews on here are unusually low, but the album is most definitely not a disappointment in any way. It delivers on so many grounds that it's competing for one of the best albums in recent years on my list.
    *Best Song on the Album: The Last Time (feat. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol)
    *Standouts: I Knew You Were Trouble., 22, Holy Ground, Sad    Red is a magnificently stunning album. The reviews on here are unusually low, but the album is most definitely not a disappointment in any way. It delivers on so many grounds that it's competing for one of the best albums in recent years on my list.
    *Best Song on the Album: The Last Time (feat. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol)
    *Standouts: I Knew You Were Trouble., 22, Holy Ground, Sad Beautiful Tragic, Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran), We Are Never Getting Back Together, Red, Begin Again    … Expand
  41. Jmcl4d
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Red es un géiser de dieciséis canciones de premeditado eclecticismo que sólo guarda una relación tangencial con Nashville (al igual que la misma Swift a esta altura del partido). El disco hace pinball entre "State of Grace", el tema con toques de U2 que lo abre, el teen pop con elementos dubstep de "I Knew You Were Trouble" y "The Last Time", un triste dúo de piano con Gary Lightbody deRed es un géiser de dieciséis canciones de premeditado eclecticismo que sólo guarda una relación tangencial con Nashville (al igual que la misma Swift a esta altura del partido). El disco hace pinball entre "State of Grace", el tema con toques de U2 que lo abre, el teen pop con elementos dubstep de "I Knew You Were Trouble" y "The Last Time", un triste dúo de piano con Gary Lightbody de Snow Patrol. En parte, la diversión consiste en ver cómo Swift hace equilibrio en la Gran Montaña de los Compositores.… Expand
  42. pureoine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's the best taylor swift album, so creative, emotional and passionate. RED deserved 80+
  43. Tigbri
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    With this album Taylor has cemented herself as the greatest songwriter of our generation. Six years later and this album is a certified classic. One of the greatest breakup albums of all time
  44. skskskddd
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    An amazing album so sad that didnt win a grammy. It was a perfect storytelling about love and taylor gives here a masterpiece to world
  45. slitherswifts
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    emotional and full of good lyrics, the themes she used here is heartbreaking to say the least but there's some fun songs that are also good to listen to!
  46. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    a messily beautiful album. an album you will always go back to when you're sad. beautiful lyrics, very sad, tracking is as messy as how you're feeling when you want to listen to this album.
  47. 4RF
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! This is a good álbum!!! If you want to know how is the music industry you should listen!!
  48. ocaiobaena
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    'Red' (2012), de Taylor Swift, é o 4º disco de estúdio da cantora e marca uma transição do country para, de fato, se consagrar como uma pop-star. 'Red' fala sobre amores, perdas, é vivo e delicado. Com certeza é o álbum mais profundo e coeso da discografia de Swift. Um Country-Rock, com algumas batidas pop em canções como "22" e "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". No geral, é um'Red' (2012), de Taylor Swift, é o 4º disco de estúdio da cantora e marca uma transição do country para, de fato, se consagrar como uma pop-star. 'Red' fala sobre amores, perdas, é vivo e delicado. Com certeza é o álbum mais profundo e coeso da discografia de Swift. Um Country-Rock, com algumas batidas pop em canções como "22" e "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". No geral, é um álbum intenso e cheio de paixões.
    "State of Grace", abre o álbum de uma forma tão apaixonante, intensa e verdadeira, que você sente a música correndo em suas veias. "Love is a ruthless game. Unless you play it good and right." (ela canta em 'State of Grace', abrindo alas para o que virá dizer o álbum). 'Treacherous' é uma canção que começa de um jeito suave, e que revela uma ponte estrondosa. Talvez seja uma das músicas mais grandiosas do álbum.
    'Holy Ground' e 'The Last TIme' possuem uma pegada mais lenta, e que revelam a capacidade de escrita de Taylor Swift. Este álbum, de maneira geral, conta várias histórias que se conectam. Mostra o quão ótima compositora Swift é. 'Begin Again' talvez seja a música com mais cara de country no álbum, possui uma pegada suave e apaixonante.
    Mas nenhuma dessas canções conseguem contar histórias de uma forma tão perfeita e coesa quanto 'All Too Well', e 'The Moment I Knew'. Ambas essas canções, falam sobre o mesmo relacionamento. A capacidade que Swift tem de fazer recortes e preservar memórias é impressionante. "I walked through the door with you, the air was cold (...) Left my scarf there at your sister's house. And you still got it in you drawer, even now." Esse trecho de 'All Too Well' mostra a memória tão detalhada que Swift possui, e, principalmente, a coragem que ela possui de contar detalhes do relacionamento. "But you keep my old scarf from that very first week. 'Cause it reminds you of innocence and it smells like me. You can't get rid of it, 'cause you remember it all too well." Esses versos mostram como que, por mais que os relacionamentos acabem, existem laços que são muito difíceis de serem quebrados ou esquecidos. E 'Red' faz questão de relembrar cada momento de um relacionamento, fazendo com que os ouvintes se identifiquem com as canções, e consigo visualizar exatamente o que Taylor está tentando contar.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. Joseplua
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum, sus líricas y todo complementan todo, como combina el pop con el country, no hay de más. Excelente trabajo Swift.
  51. Shivanisingh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All too well. I just started hearing to her old albums again and I can proudly say that she is the daserving artist of the decade...
  52. Alidream
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Love this album and the massage behind it... Perfect single choices and beautiful lyrics
  53. Julyyuan2020
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's lyrics is so stunning. the emotions and feels inside this album is just perfect.
  54. ChromaticaLady
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift explodes the expectations of anyone preparing to call her music "diaristic," writing songs from different perspectives while putting her already-detailed work under a microscope. ... A content smile of an album on which one of the world's biggest pop stars, charts be damned, forges her own path and dares listeners to come along for the ride.
  55. lio1987
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    The masterpiece of the 2010s, a beautiful country-pop-rock mix that will forever leave in musical history.
  56. Rafaelvictorfs
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of Taylor Swift's most important albums he is amazing, very good I love the songs "22" I Knew You Were Trouble "&" We are Never Ever Getting Back Together "
  57. evermussi
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    my second favorite album of hers, deserved to have taken the grammy album of the year.
  58. brandonharris
    Dec 8, 2012
    8
    I was never really into Taylor Swift, but I decided to give the lady a chance with this album. In all honesty, it's my second favorite album of the year. There's no denying that Taylor has the music industry by the balls. In all honesty, she did a fantastic job with this record!
  59. Aldrin13
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Miss Swift is exciting by starting her sections with Max Martin and Shellback, but is the final result be suitable for the album context? Maybe not, but she surpasses herself again showing her poetry with "Begin Again" and the stunning "All Too Well". Great job, country/pop princess!
  60. NewRomantic
    May 7, 2016
    10
    RED is a remarkable album with a tinge of pop perfection. I really admire Taylor for this album because her experiences were really painful if you have felt the meaning behind those songs on RED. My favorites are State of Grace, Holy Ground, Treacherous and Begin Again.

    State of Grace lyrics, "Love is a ruthless game unless you play it good and right". The line that means the most to    RED is a remarkable album with a tinge of pop perfection. I really admire Taylor for this album because her experiences were really painful if you have felt the meaning behind those songs on RED. My favorites are State of Grace, Holy Ground, Treacherous and Begin Again.

    State of Grace lyrics, "Love is a ruthless game unless you play it good and right". The line that means the most to Taylor on the whole record! Love can be extremely unmerciful if you aren’t playing it honestly, fairly, and well. You’ll get hurt or hurt someone else if you don’t play by the rules.

    Holy Ground was about thinking back to a relationship she used to have, and she’s blown away when she realizes, looking back at it now, how beautiful and perfect it was. Holy Ground is sacred and safe. Taylor is saying that this relationship made her feel safe.

    Treacherous it tells about how Taylor fell hard and fast because this person was very seductive and charming and held her in the palm of his hands. However, she was unaware of the dangers he held. The love seemed romantic and perfect, but deceived her in the end. She loves the anticipation of being close to him! Taylor Swift uses an antithesis in the sense that this romance was a case of “so close and yet so far.” There was an obvious physical chemistry and bond between them, but it didn’t seem to be enough. The fact that they are “eye to eye” and yet remain “out of focus” demonstrates this point further. They were in a relationship that was passionate but somehow could never make complete sense or sanity of it.

    This lyrics, "I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause he never did" from Begin Again tears me up. Taylor’s past relationship and various break ups left her hopeless about love, but after going on a date with this new guy she make up her mind. Taylor almost brought up something about her ex while they were walking to the car outside the cafe but before she could, her date started to talk about his family. This made her feel closer to him and Taylor realized that it was time to let go of the past and focus on this new story.    … Expand
  61. Getawaycar13
    Nov 10, 2017
    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.
  62. TranMinh
    May 1, 2019
    10
    The perfect album of this decade, all beautiful songs in this album has a story of it and the sound, meaning of songs... all of that makes RED become a beautiful and perfect album.
  63. swiftiearts
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Red is Taylor's career best album. All songs are lyrically and sonically perfect. This album really deserved AOTY.
  64. ElizaC
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A LYRICAL masterpiece. This album deserved much more attention and it deserved to win album of the year. This album is her best lyrical album to date.
  65. anuj1234
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Her best album and probably one of the best of the decade. Every song is a masterpiece
  66. jessicagmuller
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just incredible. All Too Well is a masterpiece and the whole album is espectacular.
  67. Deadney
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Just perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  68. Ynara
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor's transition album, where we see, with more emphasis, the singer walking her way into the pop world.
  69. 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)
  70. gabclary
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Obviously one of Taylor’s best albums, with some of her best songs (All Too Well is a timeless hymn!). There are two songs in this album that have been singles and I used to not like them so much: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble. The melody of these songs used to bother me a little bit, but Taylor made a few changes to them in the 1989 World Tour andObviously one of Taylor’s best albums, with some of her best songs (All Too Well is a timeless hymn!). There are two songs in this album that have been singles and I used to not like them so much: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble. The melody of these songs used to bother me a little bit, but Taylor made a few changes to them in the 1989 World Tour and I’ve loved those versions. She changed the melody of these songs to a Rock rhythm, with electric guitar and some powerful vocals, which made these songs turn to incredible bops. The rock versions of WANEGBT and IKYWT were brilliantly performed by Taylor and showed how intelligent and versatile she is! She is a music genius and I hope she re-records those songs in that rock version when she is able to re-record the RED album. We’ve also seen her perform Holy Ground in a soft and sweet melody, different to the one she used in the album, and it’s amazing how those 2 versions fit the song. They’re so different, yet they both go well with the lyrics. The RED album has other marvelous songs like Starlight, The Moment I Knew, State of Grace, “Come Back... Be Here” and “22”, which had every girl excited for their 22nd birthday just to blast to “22” and sing it at the top of their lungs. I’m 24 now and I still listen to “22” on my birthday, it’s become kind of a tradition to me. It’s crazy how Taylor and her songs can be so meaningful to us. I must say RED is an 8/10 because it’s a fantastic album, just not my top favorite (it occupies my 3rd position on the podium). It still is one of my favorites tho! I just cherish some other albums that could not have a lower or same rating, but RED is definitely worth your time, attention and money. You’ll not be disappointed. In fact, RED is the album that most of the fans have as their favorite, and I totally get why.

    This is my rank of Taylor’s albums so far:

    1st: Lover & 1989 (I can’t decide between them)
    2nd: Speak Now & reputation (I can’t decide between them as well)
    3rd: RED
    4th: Fearless
    5th: Self-Titled Album (“Taylor Swift”)

    I still don’t know about “folklore”. I have to listen to it more to decide where to put it, but it wouldn’t be in 1st or 2nd place.    … Expand
  71. jeffnunesz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, just showing one more time that taylor swift is the music industry
  72. kon123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Country- pop mix! One of her best songs is on this album! Ofcourse i am talking about All too well. What a song! I love it even more when she performs it live. Her vocals have so much emotion. Holy ground and state of grace are some of my favourite songs!
  73. Sheffield
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and I love this album so much!
  74. lucasmm12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A lyrical masterpiece that took Taylor Swift’s career to another level. Simply amazing
  75. elenaeclipsata
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Some consider this Taylor's best album and while it's very difficult to make such assessment on her body of work it's definitely a very strong contender for the title.
  76. andreaupton
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    A breathtakingly beautiful album diving straight into the facets of love, exquisitely painted in colors and emotions that Taylor seems to see more poetically than the rest of us.
  77. RafaVicFS
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Eu amo esse álbum, eu me identifico muito com as músicas dele eu não gosto de todas as músicas mas são quase todas.
  78. Lara20
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    The quintessential heartbreak album from Taylor Swift couldn't be anything short of a masterpiece so it's no surprise that this has already cemented itself as a musical masterpiece and a highlight of Taylor's career.
  79. hkamusiapa
    May 5, 2021
    10
    The most cohesive album i've ever listened to after folklore. She is insane for this.
  80. bamboo
    Oct 22, 2012
    10
    RED showcases the development of Taylor as a singer-songwriter, and almost every song in this album can be a great single. My personal favorite songs are "22", "I Almost Do" and "Everything Has Changed", along with the first four promotional singles. This is also a step closer for her to harvest a bunch of awards at the next Grammy !
  81. nicholkid
    Nov 3, 2012
    7
    I am gonna be honest here, I have always liked Taylor Swift and I still do. It is kind of a shame that Swift went to 90% pop and 10% country rather than her other albums which were the other way around. Her lyrics remain basically unchanged though. This album is still good music, although fans who want more of the same T Swift country music will likely be disappointed.
  82. davomtz11
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    I had to wait until I made this review. The thing is that this is not a country album, Taylor is not a country singer anymore. Just now I can review this album as a pop album. And it is good. It has very good music on it, catchy songs and others to those elder fans wanting more country songs. Her talent has been showed again, lyrics are good and there's also a "like-dubstep" song and evenI had to wait until I made this review. The thing is that this is not a country album, Taylor is not a country singer anymore. Just now I can review this album as a pop album. And it is good. It has very good music on it, catchy songs and others to those elder fans wanting more country songs. Her talent has been showed again, lyrics are good and there's also a "like-dubstep" song and even something of rock, like the first track. In the end, comparing this album to the others, it's not that good, but it is not that good because the others were by far, amazing. She still shines, so as the CD.… Expand
  83. patchi
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    This is an entirely new ground for us Swifties. It's more pop than usual and some of the fans won't be happy, but for me it's an album I won't soon forget. Listening to it makes me remember sad moments, makes me feel like dancing, and feel happy. I was smiling the whole time listening to it. Once again she proves her prowess at writing songs.
  84. Iro190688
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    Taylor Swift has a natural talent and brilliantly she put those ideas on the grill and ended up in "Red" Max Martin and company brought her a cleaner sound as nearly all of his collaborations are stand outs. The only thing that matters here is that the album is a bit too long but
  85. iPhone
    Nov 22, 2017
    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
  86. gabrielfalb
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    One word to describe this album: masterpiece. The lyrics are beautiful, heartbreaking and breathtaking. "All Too Well", "Begin Again" and "Sad Beautiful Tragic" are lyrical masterpieces. "I Knew You Were Trouble" is particularly the best in this album, the rhythm and the emotion are great. "I Almost Do", "Holy Ground" and "The Lucky One" are awesome too. All of the songs in this album areOne word to describe this album: masterpiece. The lyrics are beautiful, heartbreaking and breathtaking. "All Too Well", "Begin Again" and "Sad Beautiful Tragic" are lyrical masterpieces. "I Knew You Were Trouble" is particularly the best in this album, the rhythm and the emotion are great. "I Almost Do", "Holy Ground" and "The Lucky One" are awesome too. All of the songs in this album are a poetry, a deity and a life lesson.… Expand
  87. Tayloroutsold
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Swift once again does it. Lyrics, emotion, vulnerability but this time she changes the sound a bit and so starts her transition into a pop supreme. With Red she uncovers a spectrum of emotions, from songs like 22 to others like All Too Well and The Moment I Knew.
  88. cemres
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor's heartbreak album known as people and proves her songwriting abilities.She makes you feel what she feels so well.
  89. Pushpa
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red is so good. It has so many good songs. It should have won best album Grammy but this snub only proved Grammy's are fake. Whatever this album is so amazing with amazing songs… Expand
  90. boleynstan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
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  91. daylight13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
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  92. drewchristianjr
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A heartbreak album. Emotional. So many cohesive sound. Pop country masterpiece.
  93. Aastha_
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums made ever. The way her lyrics are laced with emotions... I'm speechless
  94. Satish98
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Album of the Century. Love at first listen. Taylor again proved, why she's the best.
  95. loverinpanic
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    red is the best sad album together with melodrama. all too well is pure art.
  96. Vulnerable
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This album took me to the Fall season where the vibe feels so sad even though i do not live in a country where there's no season like that. It feels like you are on every story of the song she written on the same time. Amazing.
  97. melodramatica
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    Her magnum opus. An album that will probably be a classic, it truly shows the levels through which one's heart can feel emotion. It has a polarizing feel to it, switching from emotional songs to more upbeat ones, and then to ballads, a quality I once hated but now know is part of this record's essence. This is Taylor Swift's emotional rollercoaster that perfectly found the balance ofHer magnum opus. An album that will probably be a classic, it truly shows the levels through which one's heart can feel emotion. It has a polarizing feel to it, switching from emotional songs to more upbeat ones, and then to ballads, a quality I once hated but now know is part of this record's essence. This is Taylor Swift's emotional rollercoaster that perfectly found the balance of having enough depth to hit you right in the feels and being catchy enough for radio. The only downside to the record is the number of tracks. Longer albums tend to have a bigger possibility of filler songs and this one's no exception. Overall though, a masterpiece.… Expand
  98. Austin24
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    It's awesome! Taylor Swift has always been a great songwriter and singer. I just **** love it!
  99. afterglowmez13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    listening to RED is like going through a rollercoaster or should i say, a kaleidoscope of emotions. fighting with love, beginning to find brand new romance and laughing about your age. RED is still Taylor's deepest and messiest (in a good way) album yet. the 5 minute masterpieces like All Too Well, State Of Grace is a sign of Taylor's power to envision a long song into a shortlived chapterlistening to RED is like going through a rollercoaster or should i say, a kaleidoscope of emotions. fighting with love, beginning to find brand new romance and laughing about your age. RED is still Taylor's deepest and messiest (in a good way) album yet. the 5 minute masterpieces like All Too Well, State Of Grace is a sign of Taylor's power to envision a long song into a shortlived chapter like story… Expand
  100. popstaraddict
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    brilliant songwriting, there's some amazing well written tracks but also fun catchy bops
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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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