Red
by Taylor Swift
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  1. 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
  2. natnut
    Dec 14, 2012
    10
    Taylor Swift has showed 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.

    Say what you will, her ability to churn out solid songs with frightening    Taylor Swift has showed 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.

    Say what you will, her ability to churn out solid songs with frightening dependability will see her in good stead for years to come and ensure that she does not remain a footnote in music history.

    Those who decry her seemingly immature subject matter don't get it. Taylor is the consummate truth-teller in her songs. She does not put on a false persona or fake a situation in order for emo points. She tells her life in her lyrics and allows her listeners in on her private inner thought-life.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. altonio
    May 24, 2014
    10
    An amazing record, really perfect songwriting, deep lyrics, and 3 or 4 catchy songs. This album has everything you need in an album. The best songs are Treacherous, Begin Again, Holy Ground and All Too Well.
  5. MariaSwift
    May 11, 2015
    10
    ÁLBUM DO SÉCULO REI DA DISCOGRAFIA JUNTO COM O SPEAK NOW DOIS REIS
    TAYLOR RAINHA NO COUNTRY E NO POP VÃO TER QUE ACEITAR A SUPREMACIA DA RAINHA
    MEU MUNDO
  6. 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!
  7. showmeone
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift explores all the edges of music, and with this album, she's done it again, Red is one, if not the best album that I've heard in my entire life.… Expand
  8. WaeelGhandouur
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    Just awesome. We can't comment a lot. Every song on RED is worth a listen. Stand-outs: I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well and Begin Again. Well done Taylor. You proved, once again, that you're one of the best artists nowadays.
  9. 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%
  10. 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
  11. liamjfisher
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    RED
    The album is a blend of country, country pop and alternative songs.
    SHE IS STILL COUNTRY - every song has country influences and you can hear them. Country is defined as story telling and you learn so much about her life from the 19 songs (including Deluxe Version). People that slate this album aren't being fair. Its her 4th album and you cant expect her to stick just to country she    RED
    The album is a blend of country, country pop and alternative songs.
    SHE IS STILL COUNTRY - every song has country influences and you can hear them. Country is defined as story telling and you learn so much about her life from the 19 songs (including Deluxe Version). People that slate this album aren't being fair. Its her 4th album and you cant expect her to stick just to country she has to expand and grow as an artist and this album showcases her move into new country influenced genres.    … Expand
  12. JoaoAlmeida
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this album is such a masterpiece, taylor swift got to the peak of her songwriting geniality
  13. BrasilCitr
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    “Daydreaming About Real Life”
    “Sonhando acordada sobre a vida real”
    “When I Stopped Caring What You Tought”
    “Quando eu parei de me importar com o que você pensava”..
  14. 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
  15. iGeorge
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Taylor, nesse álbum, demonstra as suas incertezas e exprime seus sentimentos de forma vanguardista. Atemporal e perfeito. Álbum da minha vida!
  16. swiftiearts
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Red is Taylor's career best album. All songs are lyrically and sonically perfect. This album really deserved AOTY.
  17. 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.
  18. 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。
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. IconicStick
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Red x State of Grace, when Swift sings, "And I never saw you coming," is she singing about a guy, or about the sweeping sound of this opening track? With absolutely gigantic drums, chiming guitars that recall the Stone Roses or the Cure, and syllables that stretch to untouched lengths of time, "State of Grace" eloquently and effortlessly extends Swift's genre reach.
  26. 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
  27. bannywck
    Nov 12, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great effort and full of surprise! Heart-touching country ballad - like I ALMOST DO and BEGIN AGAIN; The song with the best lyrics (descriptive/narrative) - like ALL TOO WELL; Funny country song - like STAY STAY STAY; Best country-pop stuff (a good combination of Country music and Pop/Rock music) - like RED; Good Duet - like EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED; Surprising breakthrough - like I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE and WE ARE NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. David_R
    Feb 27, 2013
    10
    Album of the year!
    RED includes two or three weak songs, BUT there's 14 Amazing songs in there!
    State of grace, I almost do, All too well.... This album was absolutely one of the best albums of the year
  30. 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
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  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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