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  1. 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.
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  2. 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 !
  3. Nov 5, 2012
    10
    I think Red is Taylor's most entertaining album by far. Many people accused Taylor of sounding the same for her past albums, now I think they can't say the same. She has definitely branched out a lot musically. Experimenting with dubstep, playing with pop, indie and rock, it is basically a buffet of genre choices and there is something inside that could appeal to each person. Not only didI think Red is Taylor's most entertaining album by far. Many people accused Taylor of sounding the same for her past albums, now I think they can't say the same. She has definitely branched out a lot musically. Experimenting with dubstep, playing with pop, indie and rock, it is basically a buffet of genre choices and there is something inside that could appeal to each person. Not only did she improve sonically, her lyrics and songwriting has grown sharper than ever. "Treacherous", "All Too Well" are great examples how Taylor has shown growth and maturity in her writing, evoking feelings that few can do with words in a song. Some may criticise her going into pop, but I think her pop songs are more brilliant than most you hear on radio. "22", despite sounding like a brainless pop piece meant for dancing round the bedroom at the surface, it actually conveys the confusing emotions young adults have and I don't think you can easily find a mainstream pop song with such lyrical detail. Even if this album may not be her best album, I think it bodes for more better things to come, hopefully refining her sound yet still keeping her versatility . Who knows, she may be the next Joni Mitchell. Expand
  4. Oct 22, 2012
    10
    This is definitely the best mainstream album of the year. The songs are written remarkably well, and the sound is so different from what everyone else is putting out in the industry right now. This is my first time listening to a Taylor Swift record and I didn't expect it to be this great. She is an amazing songwriter at such a young age of 22. Taylor really made me a fan after listeningThis is definitely the best mainstream album of the year. The songs are written remarkably well, and the sound is so different from what everyone else is putting out in the industry right now. This is my first time listening to a Taylor Swift record and I didn't expect it to be this great. She is an amazing songwriter at such a young age of 22. Taylor really made me a fan after listening to this album. Expand
  5. 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
  6. Oct 22, 2012
    10
    Fantastic album, reminds me of a female contemporary Paul Simon meets Bob Dylan meets Springsteen with a touch of Alanis Morrisette but in a Taylor Swift way. No one can write music like this girl. She is a class act!!! I love this album already, been listening to it all day. It's a definite lasting artwork. And if you're feeling iffy that it's different let it grow on you because it is aFantastic album, reminds me of a female contemporary Paul Simon meets Bob Dylan meets Springsteen with a touch of Alanis Morrisette but in a Taylor Swift way. No one can write music like this girl. She is a class act!!! I love this album already, been listening to it all day. It's a definite lasting artwork. And if you're feeling iffy that it's different let it grow on you because it is a masterpiece!!!! Expand
  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Oct 23, 2012
    10
    Red is a visual album that aims to make its listeners dance. I like the new direction of the album and Taylor's grown-up voice. The collaborations are also good.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
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  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Oct 27, 2012
    10
    I'm a hugeeee Taylor Swift's fan. I love all her work, this album is spectacular and have some of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard such as 'All Too Well' and "Come Back... Be Here". This album is such a huge risk for Taylor, she's so perfectionist and it shows, this is a five stars album. Thank you Taylor.
  16. Oct 28, 2012
    10
    Mudafans recalcados pq perderão o recorde. Bjos sabor milho. Adeus
  17. Oct 28, 2012
    10
    O Album é Otimo,Só falta msm o Feat com a Sely mais...Prefiro a taylor Pop do que country ,vendeu muuuito amooo isso é ótimo pois cantora que n vende n é nada -n
  18. Oct 29, 2012
    10
    Left me speechless. I've been a swifty for a long time now. Well, there is no way anyone could compare "Red" to any of Taylor's previous albums (Speak Now, Fearless..) Because on this one, she tried to change her style a bit which should not be received negatively! She was just trying to spread her wings musically and I'm a huge fan of her courage. Red may not be as lyrically strong as itsLeft me speechless. I've been a swifty for a long time now. Well, there is no way anyone could compare "Red" to any of Taylor's previous albums (Speak Now, Fearless..) Because on this one, she tried to change her style a bit which should not be received negatively! She was just trying to spread her wings musically and I'm a huge fan of her courage. Red may not be as lyrically strong as its predecessors, but it's still so Goddamn good and people love it! I personally do. I Salute Taylor for doing such a flawless album. I salute her and I appreciate this new astonishment.. It's sexy, fun and beautifully-done ! Cheers ! Expand
  19. 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.
  20. Nov 30, 2012
    10
    1. State of grace, the first music on Red return to us a good beat, but isn't the best music 7/10. 2. Red, the music album title is the one of three best music on 'Red' 10/10. 3. Treacherous is a calm music, relaxed, good but it's not good like Red or I Knew You Were Trouble 7/10. 4. I knew you were trouble is the first music by Taylor Swift that mix country and dupstep, Taylor is the1. State of grace, the first music on Red return to us a good beat, but isn't the best music 7/10. 2. Red, the music album title is the one of three best music on 'Red' 10/10. 3. Treacherous is a calm music, relaxed, good but it's not good like Red or I Knew You Were Trouble 7/10. 4. I knew you were trouble is the first music by Taylor Swift that mix country and dupstep, Taylor is the first artist to do it and I knew you were trouble is the best music on album Red 10/10. 5. All too well has passed for us the characteristic by Taylor 8/10. 6. 22 is the pop music on Red, Taylor knows how do a pop music like 22 9/10. 7. I almost do is, like All too well, the music by Taylor, own Taylor, like the music by Fearlss 8/10. 8. We are never ever getting back together is a good music. But Taylor can do more than Never Ever. Taylor has enchanted world with Never Ever 10/10. 9. Stay Stay Stay is more country music on Red 8/10. 10. The last time ft. Gary Lightbody is a different music, so good 10/10. 11. Holy Ground is the worst music on Red 6/10. 12. Sad beautiful tragic could have a BIG remix, it's so sad 6/10. 13. The lucky one is like Taylor's lucky number, but I think this music could be better the another on Red 7/10. 14. Everything has changed ft. Ed Sheeran is, with I knew you were trouble, the best music on Red, Ed Sheeran helped with a lot of success 10/10. 15. Starlight, I don't like this music 6/10. 16. Begin Again has a PERFECT clip, Taylor knew how to make it, in Paris 10/10... Expand
  21. Nov 19, 2012
    10
    this was a really good listen, and I am actually going to buy this album and then make sure I listen to her past albums as well because I
  22. Nov 26, 2012
    10
    This album combines her best side of the country, with a touch of dub-step and pop, it makes this record so beautiful from the artwork, to the lyrics, HER BEST ALBUM!, I didn't like Taylor Swift, until I heard this, the vocals, the essence, the sound, the lyrics, makes this Album PERFECT!
  23. 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
  24. Aug 16, 2013
    10
    Taylor Swift's best album to date! This album has more Genres than her usual Country music. Starting with Begin Again, which was one of the best songs of the album. Then "We are never getting back together" another awesome song. My favorite is "Red" song, even though critics say Taylor Swift is not good for pop rock, I found that song to be incredible!
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Apr 8, 2013
    10
    Taylor Swift despite how "in" it is to hate her proves once again that she is one of the most talented songwriters/composers of our time. There is not a single song on this album that I would even consider mediocre, they are all exceptional. While Ms. Swift might be a bit overexposed by all the not-so-successful relationships she had in recent times, it does not take away from theTaylor Swift despite how "in" it is to hate her proves once again that she is one of the most talented songwriters/composers of our time. There is not a single song on this album that I would even consider mediocre, they are all exceptional. While Ms. Swift might be a bit overexposed by all the not-so-successful relationships she had in recent times, it does not take away from the quality of this album at all. She writes about her life, her experiences and it si shared by millions of your girls all over the world. I'm amazed that despite being a 36 yrs old divorced "grown up" man, I am also in love with this album and the feeling of youth, love that it radiates. Expand
  28. 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
  29. May 2, 2013
    10
    This album is absolutely the best album that Taylor has ever done. She's very talented and even tho her voice is not very strong and powerful the way she composes her songs is brilliant. Once again congratulations Taylor Swit
  30. 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.
  31. Jul 30, 2013
    10
    Red is just further confirmation that Taylor Swift is one of the greatest singer songwriters in the world today. What I find amazing is that almost every song on every album could be a hit single and those included on this latest offering are no different. Personally I couldn't care less whether a song is deemed country or pop, a great song is a great song and Red is full of great songs.Red is just further confirmation that Taylor Swift is one of the greatest singer songwriters in the world today. What I find amazing is that almost every song on every album could be a hit single and those included on this latest offering are no different. Personally I couldn't care less whether a song is deemed country or pop, a great song is a great song and Red is full of great songs. Taylor has written more amazing songs at 22 than most do in a lifetime. Of course Taylor isn't just an incredible songwriter she's also an incredible singer which means Red, like her previous offerings, is a must have album. Expand
  32. 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
  33. Oct 8, 2013
    10
    This left me really speechless... I must be honest that speak now is a little better than this. Nevertheless, this is a stupendous album made by a talented young artist. Despite the shift from country to pop, I still love this album. Bravo, taylor!
  34. Nov 11, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red may be the smartest album made ​​by a girl of 20-22 years old, Lyrics by Swift are emotional you can feel what she wrote, Red starts with State of Grace a song which make the direction of the album as well as feelings of Swift, after is Red a song who she realize that she misses her ex boyfriend she can't move on cause he still burning red in her mind and heart, and then treacherous and i knew you were trouble just a s treacherous, i knew you were trouble is about a relationship with trouble guys, treacherous is the begin ikywt is the end, all too well is the center of album if you understand this song may you can understand the whole album. 22 song about her friends, because c'mon she's a beautiful girl she deserves have fun. i almost do, she still misses her ex but she starts realize that she needs move on so she decides that WE ARE NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER. but just as all the girls by 20-23 years old she still daydreaming about real love, the last time a song with intense vocals just embedded in the thematic of the song Vocals by Gary LightBody fell as a sleeve in this song, holy ground are the nicest song in this album, sad beautiful tragic are so sad but so intense it's just the start of begin the lucky one is when sh realize that she's became very famous but she still felts like a ordinary people then is everything has changed, starlight and begin again so we can see the new taylor swift more adult, sexy but still with a beautiful heart that delights many people.

    PS: the whole album has a hidden message, i'm not talking about of capital letters in his lyrics but the underlined words throughout the album. The Phrase are

    "Pro Love: Grace red t(r)each knew trouble well. 22 almost never ever stay, last holy sad lucky changed star again
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  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. May 31, 2014
    10
    Fantástico. É possível perceber claramente o amadurecimento dela em relação aos álbuns anteriores, e isso é incrível. As pessoas que não gostam do álbum provavelmente sequer o ouviram com sentiram as letras das músicas. São divertidas, emocionantes, agradáveis. São felizes, livres, confusas e solitárias. Sinta a música sem nenhum preceito, é isso que este álbum nos traz.
  40. Jun 13, 2014
    10
    É de conhecimento geral que Taylor Swift é uma grande compositora, e com RED ela demonstra que amadurece cada vez mais em todos os quesitos, sejam artísticos ou pessoais. Com composições baseadas na própria vida, Swift traz uma grande obra, onde trabalha tanto o country e, ao mesmo tempo, introduz cada vez mais no pop, revelando o que pode ser um novo direcionamento de sua carreira. REDÉ de conhecimento geral que Taylor Swift é uma grande compositora, e com RED ela demonstra que amadurece cada vez mais em todos os quesitos, sejam artísticos ou pessoais. Com composições baseadas na própria vida, Swift traz uma grande obra, onde trabalha tanto o country e, ao mesmo tempo, introduz cada vez mais no pop, revelando o que pode ser um novo direcionamento de sua carreira. RED vale cada minuto aplicado em ouvi-lo, um álbum que é tudo (e muito mais) que era de se esperado de Taylor Swift. Expand
  41. 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.
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  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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!
  47. 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.
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  48. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this album is such a masterpiece, taylor swift got to the peak of her songwriting geniality
  49. Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Another record that proves that not only Ms. Swift is a legendary lyricist, but is also one that's able to reach different types of audience and speak for them in a way that Taylor Swift can only do. Red is an emotional roller coaster that brings you into it's dark, glamouring and sad world that leaves you feeling Red, which is Taylor's main goal.
  50. Aug 1, 2017
    10
    Taylor Swift did very well on this album, with tracks with personality changes on each track, sad tracks other lively tracks anyway and one of the best 'albums I've ever heard, I particularly enjoy practically all of them besides being the best career album !!

    Iconic Album Best Career Album, Best Tracks Are 22, Starlight, Treacherous, The Lucky One !!
  51. 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.
  52. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes definitivamente, combina perfecto el Country con el Pop.
    I've being spending the last eight months thinking all love ever does is break burn and end but on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it beging again.
  53. Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Red is Taylor Swift's best album omg, each and every songs are lyrically perfect and amazing, deserved to win album of the year at the grammys. All Too Well is a damn masterpiece.
  54. 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
  55. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    En sus baladas clásicas, como ‘I Almost Do’, Taylor emociona lo mismo que una merluza, aburriendo hasta a las vacas del estado de Texas. Sin embargo, que celebremos que su éxito no llegue a nuestro país no significa que no podamos apreciar algunos de sus aciertos, como ‘The Lucky One’ o el corte titular. Lo primero que se ve al abrir el libreto del CD es un texto de Swift en el que se poneEn sus baladas clásicas, como ‘I Almost Do’, Taylor emociona lo mismo que una merluza, aburriendo hasta a las vacas del estado de Texas. Sin embargo, que celebremos que su éxito no llegue a nuestro país no significa que no podamos apreciar algunos de sus aciertos, como ‘The Lucky One’ o el corte titular. Lo primero que se ve al abrir el libreto del CD es un texto de Swift en el que se pone a hablar de Pablo Neruda y de cómo cree que el color “rojo” es el que se asocia mejor con sus emociones y -añadiríamos- rupturas varias, la última de ellas esta misma semana (no, ‘Red’ no tenía nada que ver con los Communards ni con la URSS). Expand
  56. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Esta mujer es el ejemplo perfecto de artista completa: toca instrumentos, compone su propia música, escribe sus letras (muy personales, haciendo que conectes con ella de una manera muy cercana porque sabes que es real), tiene una buena imagen (gustos personales aparte) y combina la dosis perfecta de comercialismo y genuinidad.
  57. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Único. Su unión con Max Martin y Shellback ha sido un éxito comercial, de eso no hay duda, pero a la hora de medir el impacto cualitativo, la Swift sale perdiendo con el equipo: El primer single, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ es demasiado Avril Lavigne, demasiado estúpido y demasiado despegado del concepto Taylor Swift. Quizá por eso haya sido uno de sus pocos éxitosÚnico. Su unión con Max Martin y Shellback ha sido un éxito comercial, de eso no hay duda, pero a la hora de medir el impacto cualitativo, la Swift sale perdiendo con el equipo: El primer single, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ es demasiado Avril Lavigne, demasiado estúpido y demasiado despegado del concepto Taylor Swift. Quizá por eso haya sido uno de sus pocos éxitos internacionales. De esta unión con los productores nace también ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’, con un lamentable amago dubstep que termina dejando el tema en manos de una Taylor Swift tan Disney que hasta a Selena Gomez el tema le sonaría infantil. E igualmente Disney es ’22’, una celebración de su juventud demasiado tardía, aunque de entre estos 3 temas, es el que más se salva. Expand
  58. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Excelente. Este ‘Treacherous’ es uno de los mejores cortes del disco, sencillo, delicado hasta el más mínimo detalle y sin problema alguno para haberse colado en el tracklist de cualquiera de sus trabajos anteriores. Quizá porque me suena más honesto, quizá porque se la nota más desenvuelta, más segura en estas aguas que en ese nueva apuesta que no termina de cuajarme. Algo parecido pasaExcelente. Este ‘Treacherous’ es uno de los mejores cortes del disco, sencillo, delicado hasta el más mínimo detalle y sin problema alguno para haberse colado en el tracklist de cualquiera de sus trabajos anteriores. Quizá porque me suena más honesto, quizá porque se la nota más desenvuelta, más segura en estas aguas que en ese nueva apuesta que no termina de cuajarme. Algo parecido pasa en ‘All Too Well’. Expand
  59. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Con Red Taylor, logró combinar perfectamente el Country y el Pop, ¡Asombroso! Si Taylor Swift pretendía evolucionar, precisamente ‘State Of Grace’ sí es un paso diferente. El tema que abre el álbum está enteramente compuesto por ella y alejado de las producciones de Max Martin. El sonido está más cerca del pop-rock inglés que el country pero Taylor es así, que se quiere llamar country peroCon Red Taylor, logró combinar perfectamente el Country y el Pop, ¡Asombroso! Si Taylor Swift pretendía evolucionar, precisamente ‘State Of Grace’ sí es un paso diferente. El tema que abre el álbum está enteramente compuesto por ella y alejado de las producciones de Max Martin. El sonido está más cerca del pop-rock inglés que el country pero Taylor es así, que se quiere llamar country pero de country cada vez tiene menos. Expand
  60. 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.
  61. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lançado mundialmente em 22 de outubro de 2012, “Red” é o quarto álbum de estúdio de Taylor. Criado como um disco de experimentações, a própria cantora o descreve como uma “colcha de retalhos” na qual ela pôde trabalhar com colaboradores diferentes dos quais costumava, como Max Martin e Shellback. Segundo Taylor, compor a faixa-título foi primordial ao projeto, pois a fez descartar tudo oLançado mundialmente em 22 de outubro de 2012, “Red” é o quarto álbum de estúdio de Taylor. Criado como um disco de experimentações, a própria cantora o descreve como uma “colcha de retalhos” na qual ela pôde trabalhar com colaboradores diferentes dos quais costumava, como Max Martin e Shellback. Segundo Taylor, compor a faixa-título foi primordial ao projeto, pois a fez descartar tudo o que tinha feito até então e recomeçar as gravações do zero. Ela diz que resolveu dar este nome ao álbum porque “quando você se apaixona, tudo acontece tão rápido e fica fora de controle e há um monte de sentimentos que se misturam, como paixão, alegria, ciúmes, frustração, falta de comunicação e várias outras emoções que, em sua mente, são todas da cor vermelha”. O carro-chefe do álbum, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, e o terceiro single, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, tornaram-se grandes sucessos da música pop e foram também as primeiras faixas de Taylor a figurarem o topo da Hot 100, maior parada musical do mundo. “Red” foi o segundo disco de Taylor a ser indicado à Álbum do Ano na premiação mais importante da indústria musical, o GRAMMY. Expand
  62. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Ella sabe como dejar todos sus sentimientos reflejados en una obra de arte. Es una gran compositora y este álbum es de los mejores de ella, simplemente cada canción es muy buena, nada de relleno.
  63. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Eu não sei você, mas eu estou me sentindo com 22
    Tudo vai ficar bem se você continuar perto de mim
    Você não me conhece, mas eu aposto que você quer
    Tudo vai ficar bem se nós apenas continuarmos dançando
    Dançando como se tivessemos 22 anos!!
  64. 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”..
  65. Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Obra de arte. Red el cuarto álbum de estudio de la cantante y compositora estadounidense Taylor Swift, se lanzó el 22 de octubre de 2012 .
    16 canciones, compuestas la por la propia Taylor 10 de ellas, y en el resto contó con la colaboración de los compositores Dan Wilson, Max Martin, Shellback, Liz Rose, Jacknife Lee, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran y Patrick Warren . álbum incluye
    Obra de arte. Red el cuarto álbum de estudio de la cantante y compositora estadounidense Taylor Swift, se lanzó el 22 de octubre de 2012 .
    16 canciones, compuestas la por la propia Taylor 10 de ellas, y en el resto contó con la colaboración de los compositores Dan Wilson, Max Martin, Shellback, Liz Rose, Jacknife Lee, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran y Patrick Warren . álbum incluye principalmente géneros tales como el country, el pop rock, el country pop, el pop, el country contemporáneo y el teen pop.
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  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. Oct 2, 2017
    10
    A MASTERPIECE PEOPLE, A FREAKING MASTERPIECE, GO LISTEN TO THIS GIFT FROM GOD CUZ HE MADE TAYLOR SWIFT TO PLEASE US TO MAKE US HAPPY, TAYLOR BABY I LOVE YOU you're the most talent piece of beautiful amazing thing
  69. Jul 15, 2018
    10
    this album is pure art in everyday
    red is a masterpiece because it merges both genres
  70. Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This is obviously the best album of the year!!!Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation.
  71. Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Pure masterpiece. A legendary album that will impact people greatly. Yas! Taylor did it again.
  72. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's the best taylor swift album, so creative, emotional and passionate. RED deserved 80+
  73. Jan 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album has more mobile sounds, some of its beautiful songs and very sentimental that you can get a tear Expand
  74. 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.
  75. Nov 12, 2017
    10
    Taylor continua fazendo um trabalho lindo em RED, onde timidamente ela se inicia no pop, trazendo em suas faixas batidas de pop mescladas com cowntry!
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. Nov 28, 2017
    10
    Astonishing songwriting, her strongest by far. Sonically different than her previous albums yet not too drastic of a difference. Heartbreakingly beautiful.
  80. 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.
  81. Feb 4, 2018
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, lyrically and musically. Taylor Swift perfectly captures her country roots while mixing pop melodies and beats. From the opening track to the ending track, she keeps the same magic and "Taylor" sound with each and every song. Whether it be a fun, upbeat pop tune or a mellower, acoustic ballad, every track keeps the same warm feeling that comes with every songThis album is a masterpiece, lyrically and musically. Taylor Swift perfectly captures her country roots while mixing pop melodies and beats. From the opening track to the ending track, she keeps the same magic and "Taylor" sound with each and every song. Whether it be a fun, upbeat pop tune or a mellower, acoustic ballad, every track keeps the same warm feeling that comes with every song and ties into the whole aesthetic and content of the album. This album was a great transition album from country to pop. I do not know how anyone could transition genres better than this.

    Along with this album being perfect lyrically and musically, this album perfectly captures this moment in Taylor's life as she is growing and maturing into a young woman in her early 20s.

    Amazing job on this album, Taylor.
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  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Taylor Swift has proved herself to be a renowned and talented songwriter as well as singer in this truly remarkable album. Every track tells a story, the production of each track is touched with a gentle Pop-feel to it, and the lyricism for the most part is hands-down phenomenal.
  87. 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!
  88. Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Incrível, melodias gostosas, letras incríveis, expressa diversos sentimentos tão bem, é realmente lindo
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Her best album. A lyrical masterpiece. Blends genres seamlessly and conveys every human emotion in a tight sixteen-song package, United with a motif of the foot red.
  92. 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.
  93. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Will never forget Grammy robbed this masterpiece album. Also thankful for it cuz it birthed 1989.
  94. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    With songs like all too well, this album shows how amazing Taylor’s writing is.
  95. 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?
  96. Jul 23, 2019
    10
    RED é em muitos níveis de longe o trabalho mais íntimo e sincero de Taylor.
  97. 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
  98. Aug 19, 2019
    10
    The album that clearly deserved the Grammy over Random Access Memories shows that the recording academy clearly did not understand Red as an entire body of art work ignoring Swift's explanation that they album was meant to show all the differing shades of red that heartbreak, anger, hate, love, devastation, lust, and excitement can represent. Slammed for not being "sonically cohesive" RedThe album that clearly deserved the Grammy over Random Access Memories shows that the recording academy clearly did not understand Red as an entire body of art work ignoring Swift's explanation that they album was meant to show all the differing shades of red that heartbreak, anger, hate, love, devastation, lust, and excitement can represent. Slammed for not being "sonically cohesive" Red was a terribly misunderstood album that brought on a first storm of hate for Swift as she transitioned into becoming a successful woman. All Too Well alone makes the album a 10/10 a song that whose production, song writing, and vocals that has made this song Swift's best song ever. With Songs like State of Grace, Red, Treacherous, I Almost Do, Holy Ground, and Begin Again, The Academy clearly made a mistake in their decision that any listener that has an ounce of taste should be disappointed with. Expand
  99. 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
  100. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Red is Taylor's career best album. All songs are lyrically and sonically perfect. This album really deserved AOTY.
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 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.
  2. I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard.
  3. 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.