Red
by Taylor Swift
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  1. AllVelvet
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    My favourite of all time. Totally deserved a Grammy. A masterpiece ahead of it's time.
  2. Christen13
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This album is epic. Taylor's voice is very powerful and the songs are great.
  3. RainonARMY
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    RED is magical. RED is painful. RED is gorgeous. RED is my way to escapism.
  4. 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。
  5. anapopescu
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    The artistry of Taylor Swift seems to shift into a new but just as wonderful work of art with each of her album and Red is a landmark statement for her evolution.
  6. 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.
  7. lio1987
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    The masterpiece of the 2010s, a beautiful country-pop-rock mix that will forever leave in musical history.
  8. JohnSnow41188
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    RED is such a special album and seeing it on all the "best albums of the 2010s list" confirms that indeed it should have won a Grammy to confirm its artistry.
  9. kaycee141
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Idk why everyone score it low. I LOVE THIS ALBUM. super nostalgic for me. And it's just FUN.
  10. 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.
  11. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    RED is such a beautifully romantic album without going to far into the emo side, just enough to bring out all the raw feelings love and broken heart ignites. A musical masterpiece.
  12. 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
  13. eatingfries
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Just patiently waiting for Taylor to record all her albums again. Hope it will happen soon.
  14. MikeMulaney
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This should have won a Grammy. A timeless and heartbreaking collection of beautiful songs brought to you by Taylor Swift.
  15. panzcoolg
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Swift's country-pop hybrid, Red, has some of her most notable singles and one of her greatest songs (All Too Well.)
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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 ;)
  19. 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 "
  20. BT21tata
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    "Red" is a perfect album to listen to in the autumn season. Everything is sad, beautiful, tragic.
  21. 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.
  22. Anke51
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    The fire, the pain, the perfect storm, the beautiful mix that love and heartbreak Taylor put into this record will forever leave a mark in the heart and mind of the listener.
  23. SamyI
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    One of Taylor Swift's career milestone, RED as become a classic and a masterpiece in its own right.
  24. 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...
  25. rolce
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Swift utilizó su corazón roto para hacer este álbum. Los resultados son muy hermosos, sin duda refleja muy bien las emociones.
  26. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    It is amazing to see how far back in her career Taylor hinted everything she would later come to do with her music. She went pop, went Indi folk, and the amazing writing on red stayed permanent for the rest of Swift's career, of course that stayed intact after all she is one of the Greatest songwriters.
    Many thought Red wasn't cohesive enough to win Album of the Year at the 2014 Grammy    It is amazing to see how far back in her career Taylor hinted everything she would later come to do with her music. She went pop, went Indi folk, and the amazing writing on red stayed permanent for the rest of Swift's career, of course that stayed intact after all she is one of the Greatest songwriters.
    Many thought Red wasn't cohesive enough to win Album of the Year at the 2014 Grammy Awards (it should have won) that was the point of it, Red was a rollercoaster of an album because it mimicked the relationship and state of mind that Taylor was in at the time, perfectly capturing every emotion into a song. I believe that Red is the most important album in her career, become a turning point in Swift's career and life.    … Expand
  27. hkamusiapa
    May 5, 2021
    10
    The most cohesive album i've ever listened to after folklore. She is insane for this.
  28. mathic
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Looking at the way Swift think about this album is extremely sad and painful. Red in general talks about the different types of feelings associating with the color red, but Taylor tell this with the mosts heartbroken histories. While you are listening to every single song, the feeling of anguish and sadness is scary. Even with the most dancing and animated songs, the lyrics still the sameLooking at the way Swift think about this album is extremely sad and painful. Red in general talks about the different types of feelings associating with the color red, but Taylor tell this with the mosts heartbroken histories. While you are listening to every single song, the feeling of anguish and sadness is scary. Even with the most dancing and animated songs, the lyrics still the same heartbreak history. Listen to this album will make you think about the multiple ways to fall in love and fell the consequences of it.… Expand
  29. Katyperry12
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    All songs here are perfect, Starlight, All Too Well and WANEGBT are my top 3
  30. mechimartinich
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    increíble álbum de los mejores laburos de taylor jake la con ,,, all too well la mejor canción que existe
  31. evermussi
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    my second favorite album of hers, deserved to have taken the grammy album of the year.
  32. blankspacebaby
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Her best album yup yup. All too well remains her best track 5. I love how the album was "happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time". Although it's cohesive enough, it's still one of her best work. She really gave us one of the best album last decade.
  33. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    i love you taylor, i love you taylor, i love you taylor, i love you taylor, i love you taylor
  34. AgeOfAquarius
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    Red has my least favorite singles of her albums (though undeniably catchy), but it also has some of the most amazing, heart-wrenching songs in her entire discography, including arguably the best song she's ever written, All Too Well.
  35. Segundoleo26
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard." ...… Expand
  36. ivysmantics
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    "Red" is a perfect album to listen to in the autumn season. Everything is sad, beautiful, tragic.
  37. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Hearing Taylor Swift sing makes you remember these things, how you can wax poetic one day about the efficacy of love to change lives permanently for the better, and the next rail about how love leads only to pain and heartache. As ever, Swift seems to know just the right phrase to pull you inside her break-up narratives. «Red» is her most interesting full-length in her career. This albumHearing Taylor Swift sing makes you remember these things, how you can wax poetic one day about the efficacy of love to change lives permanently for the better, and the next rail about how love leads only to pain and heartache. As ever, Swift seems to know just the right phrase to pull you inside her break-up narratives. «Red» is her most interesting full-length in her career. This album is the perfect quintessence of found and lost love. It's magnificent at times, but it's also complicated and sometimes really unfocused. Whatever it is, this music is full of aesthetic bliss.… Expand
  38. alan_w_c
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I've never listened to a pop music album that feels so complete and this emotional.
  39. Iucasbenevides
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    incrível! esse álbum sempre vai envelhecer como um vinho. A nostalgia que transmite é de outro mundo
  40. SmellyJelly
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    ATW is always the ceiling of Taylor's songs! (in quality). The fiery and intertwined emotions add to this album.
  41. Avneet
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love this album so much. Lyricism, songs, story telling, everything is best. Best album of 2012
  42. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Her best album and my favourtie album of all time right now! All to well is a masterpiece, who couldn’t agree?
  43. Rayswiftie
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores da carreira. Taylor serviu muito, mereceu a aclamação que teve e deveria ter sido AOTY
  44. aleom_hx
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    9.7/10
    就拿歌曲《Red》作评价吧，专辑剩下其它的歌无非都是大同小异，都是极佳！“Red”是一种基于比喻语言的爱情歌曲。在这首歌当中，霉霉比较了颜色与情感之间的关系：loss as blue, longing as grey, and love as red，因此听众能够体验更深入的情绪。同时，霉霉还使用许多具体的内容来奠定了颜色所代表的情绪，触摸和回忆通过抽象的颜色让现实世界中的听众能够将自己代入其中，加强歌词的诗歌元素。    9.7/10
    就拿歌曲《Red》作评价吧，专辑剩下其它的歌无非都是大同小异，都是极佳！“Red”是一种基于比喻语言的爱情歌曲。在这首歌当中，霉霉比较了颜色与情感之间的关系：loss as blue, longing as grey, and love as red，因此听众能够体验更深入的情绪。同时，霉霉还使用许多具体的内容来奠定了颜色所代表的情绪，触摸和回忆通过抽象的颜色让现实世界中的听众能够将自己代入其中，加强歌词的诗歌元素。
  45. 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.
  46. daryldixonsgf
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    so very ahead of its time and y'all just didn't understand that the track list was chaotic on purpose !
  47. Novel29
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    taylor is incredible i love this album im a red boy this is her best album!! go lsiten to it on spotify!!
  48. monster-pow
    Nov 9, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People just don;t understand Taylor. Taylor deserves to be able to do whatever the hell she wants with her music, but she also knows it can't be dumb, trashy pop. With Red, Taylor shows us how versatile she really is. This album is Taylor at her most mature. Especially in State Of Grace, where Taylor sings about sex for the first time in her career. Max Martin helps her write some amazingly catchy songs and produces some awesome beats that still contain a country influence. 22 is probably the catchiest moment in the whole album and her most blatantly straightforward pop song ever. But there's more to Red, she still comes back to her roots in songs like the colorful (ahem.) Red, the marvelously written (and best lyrical moment) All Too Well, and the adorkable Stay Stay Stay. So, Taylor is not trying to be like everybody else because as far as her lyrics show, she's very unique and genuine. She also doesn't just experiment with arena rock-esque, dubstep, and dance-pop genres, but she has a more ethereal sound in The Last Time and a bit of a folk hip hop beat in Everything Has Changed. Also, there are some big similarities between the work on Some Nights by Fun. and the tracks Holy Ground and The Lucky One, which were so amazingly produced by Jeff Bhasker who pretty much produced all of Some Nights by Fun. Throughout the whole album, Taylor's lyrics are strong and effective and she really is the best songwriter of her generation. She also may not have the most soulful voice in the history of music, but she can get past two octaves pretty easily. But when lyrics are this good, who cares? Overall, Red is amazing. Her best album to date, for sure. HIGHLIGHTS: State Of Grace, I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well, 22, The Last Time, Holy Ground
    SONGS THAT ARE TO BE SKIPPED: Sad Beautiful Tragic    … Expand
  49. Elis
    Oct 28, 2012
    9
    I wasn't sold at first and was a bit confused by the randomness of style from track to track. But somehow this album grew on me. After listening to it a couple times there's a coherence to the story she's telling here. I would like to see her ditch Max Martin though... She shines much brighter when her songs are her own. I like it. And I'm not usually drawn to sugary pop, and will be muchI wasn't sold at first and was a bit confused by the randomness of style from track to track. But somehow this album grew on me. After listening to it a couple times there's a coherence to the story she's telling here. I would like to see her ditch Max Martin though... She shines much brighter when her songs are her own. I like it. And I'm not usually drawn to sugary pop, and will be much happier listening to the likes of Bon Iver, but there's something in Taylor's music that holds me captivated.… Expand
  50. iamjmr0014
    Nov 16, 2012
    9
    I love how Taylor Swift step out from her comfort zone and experimented other genres. She delivered catchy and sure-to-be-hit pop songs and at the same time beautiful classic country tracks. But for me, although Red is another excellent album from Taylor Swift, Speak Now remains her best album.
  51. 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
  52. GypsyRose
    Mar 19, 2013
    9
    Speak Now showed that Taylor Swift was becoming one of the strongest songwriters in the business and Red takes her further along this journey. Red is is not as consistent as Speak Now, but the compensation for this is that the good tracks on Red are the best that Swift has ever written. All Too Well is her masterpiece, a strong ballad that tells an intricate story of a love that flamesSpeak Now showed that Taylor Swift was becoming one of the strongest songwriters in the business and Red takes her further along this journey. Red is is not as consistent as Speak Now, but the compensation for this is that the good tracks on Red are the best that Swift has ever written. All Too Well is her masterpiece, a strong ballad that tells an intricate story of a love that flames quickly and dies. State of Grace shows Swift getting experimental; many reviewers have compared this song to U2 and the driving drum beat and strong lyrics make it a standout (also check out the acoustic version on the deluxe album simply gorgeous). Treacherous is probably as sensual as Swift is ever going to get in a song; she sings about being enthralled by a lover over warm-sounding guitar strings. Holy Ground rocks and is probably the happiest break-up song you're ever likely to hear.

    These are the songs that are instantly infectious, but there are many other tracks that grow on you over time. I Almost Do, Sad Beautiful Tragic and Begin Again are filled with emotion and Stay Stay Stay and Starlight never fail to raise a smile.

    Like any still-young artist should, Swift tries out many musical styles on Red, seeing what fits. The three pop Max Martin singles that have been released are misleading they're Swift's only forays into pure pop. They work well enough at lightening up the album at the right moments (We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together seems smarter when paired with I Almost Do the two songs explore different reactions to the same problem) but they're not representative of the whole album at all. The rest of Red contains a mix of rock, acoustic/folk and country. If you appreciate a strong melody, good instrumentals and old-fashioned songwriting that tells three minute stories with each song, you'll find so much to enjoy about Red.    … Expand
  53. 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%
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. spongeswift
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Red is a country/pop masterpiece. Yes the sound ran in all different directions but at the end of the album you could tell it was all going in different directions but it still arrived at the same destination. Taylor is known for songwriting and out of all 5 of her albums so far, Red seems to be the most lyrically sharp. Yes it's still not her best piece of work but it's extraordinary toRed is a country/pop masterpiece. Yes the sound ran in all different directions but at the end of the album you could tell it was all going in different directions but it still arrived at the same destination. Taylor is known for songwriting and out of all 5 of her albums so far, Red seems to be the most lyrically sharp. Yes it's still not her best piece of work but it's extraordinary to today's standards.… Expand
  57. Fakebytswift
    Jun 13, 2016
    9
    É um álbum onde Taylor colocou todas suas emoções, um álbum extremamente pessoal. As baladas românticas, como é o caso de Treacherous e I Almost Do, tratam de relacionamentos passados em que Taylor se tornava uma prisioneira de si mesma, já em músicas experimentais como ''All Too Well'' e ''I Knew You Were Trouble'', Taylor se mostra fugindo dessa prisão.

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

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

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

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

    Mas, com certeza, se tornou um marco na carreira de Swift: letras excelentes, boa produção, as faixas ficaram bem colocadas na tracklist, e Taylor pode viajar entre vários estilos musicais durante o álbum. Desde o pop eletrônico de I Knew You Were Trouble até o pseudo-jazz de ''The Last Time(feat. Gary Ligthbody)''    … Expand
  58. mrambitious
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    I think the most important thing that makes Taylor Swift`s records valuable is her sincerity about personal experiences and staying true to her path in songwriting.
    Taylor,Keep on,Many are behind you,following you
  59. 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
  60. conananana
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    It is a great country-pop album! This song shows her going out of her comfort zone by doing songs that have a pop element to them but remain as country!

    Track-by-track review: State of Grace: 8.5/10 Red: 9/10 Treacherous: 8/10 I Knew You Were Trouble: 9/10 All too Well: 8/10 22: 9.5/10 I Almost Do: 8.5/10 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 9/10 Stay Stay Stay: 9.5/10 The    It is a great country-pop album! This song shows her going out of her comfort zone by doing songs that have a pop element to them but remain as country!

    Track-by-track review:
    State of Grace: 8.5/10
    Red: 9/10
    Treacherous: 8/10
    I Knew You Were Trouble: 9/10
    All too Well: 8/10
    22: 9.5/10
    I Almost Do: 8.5/10
    We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 9/10
    Stay Stay Stay: 9.5/10
    The Last Time: 8/10
    Holy Ground: 8.5/10
    Sad Beautiful Tragic: 8/10
    The Lucky One: 8.5/10
    Everything has Changed: 9/10
    Starlight: 8.5/10
    Begin Again: 9/10
    The Moment I Knew: 8.5/10
    Come Back...Be Here: 8/10
    Girl At Home: 8.5/10

    Highlights: Red, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Stay Stay Stay, Begin Again    … Expand
  61. joethealien
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    while Speak Now was urgent, sparkling and occasionally too hectic, Red is breezy, warm and satisfying
    opening with the breathtaking Joshua Tree-redolent "State of Grace", Swift takes no time to conjure her unique knack of blending genres with her sharp lyricism
    her most refined genres (country pop and folk pop) are presented most keenly in tracks such as "Treacherous," "All Too Well,"    while Speak Now was urgent, sparkling and occasionally too hectic, Red is breezy, warm and satisfying
    opening with the breathtaking Joshua Tree-redolent "State of Grace", Swift takes no time to conjure her unique knack of blending genres with her sharp lyricism
    her most refined genres (country pop and folk pop) are presented most keenly in tracks such as "Treacherous," "All Too Well," "Sad Beautiful Tragic," "The Lucky One" and "Begin Again"
    perhaps the biggest standout on this record (other than "State of Grace," of course) is the country-infused power pop stomper "Holy Ground," which provides the listener with some of Swift's best lyrics and most soaring harmonies thus far, all over pounding beats
    this record is filled with rockier beats without jeopardizing Swift's clever pop sensibilities, and is tied with Speak Now as the best album of her career    … Expand
  62. 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.
  63. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Red by Taylor Swift: 8.72

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

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

    14.75/16 ~ .934 -> 8.72

    What can I say about Red that hasn’t already been said? All in all, this is one absolutely fantastic album, and this clearly shows how talented Taylor Swift is as a musician. This is a near perfect album, with half of its songs earning a “Favorites” symbol, and 4 others getting a perfect score. The only song I wasn’t too thrilled about was The Last Time, but I didn’t think it was a bad song, it just wasn’t quite as good as the others. Swift is a very talented musician, combining top-notch lyrics with very catchy tunes. This is one of my all time favorite albums, and thus far it has received the highest score so far of any I have reviewed. Highlights: State of Grace, Red, I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well, 22, I Almost Do, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Stay Stay Stay, Holy Ground, The Lucky One, Everything Has Changed, and Starlight.    … Expand
  64. AndrewNeon
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece. Full of emotions and story. Mature than speak now, lively than 1989
  65. Serchvaz
    May 29, 2020
    9
    The album has an excellent songwriting ,it look like Taylor is moving to be more a pop star ,it has a lot of country pop songs. one of the best Taylor's album.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. dangerousnate08
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    excelente álbum, infelizmente não levou um Grammy, mas merecia. Taylor Swift é sem dúvidas a melhor artista de sua geração .
  70. 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.
  71. micasr
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Yeah yeah it's perfect but one point less cause it doesn't belong to Taylor...
  72. Aadithya_H
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    The crowning jewel of her entire discography, a beautiful album combining various elements to create soft ballads that are beautiful and emotional, to pop bops you can dance to!
  73. 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.
  74. marcoanlm
    May 17, 2022
    9
    RED
    RANKING
    1. all too well 2. state of grace 3. red 4. i knew you were trouble 5. we are never ever getting back together 6. 22 7. holy ground 8. treacherous 9. come back...be here - bonus track 10. the moment i knew - bonus track 11. the last time 12. begin again 13. starlight 14. the lucky one 15. everything has changed 16. i almost do 17. sad beautiful tragic 18.    RED
    RANKING
    1. all too well
    2. state of grace
    3. red
    4. i knew you were trouble
    5. we are never ever getting back together
    6. 22
    7. holy ground
    8. treacherous
    9. come back...be here - bonus track
    10. the moment i knew - bonus track
    11. the last time
    12. begin again
    13. starlight
    14. the lucky one
    15. everything has changed
    16. i almost do
    17. sad beautiful tragic
    18. state of grace (acoustic) - bonus track
    19. stay stay stay
    20. girl at home - bonus track    … Expand
  75. AloudSound
    Oct 22, 2012
    8
    I really like how Taylor has step outside of her comfort zone. I really admire her country roots, but with her debut 'Taylor Swift' and 'Fearless'.... it was JUST country and pop rock oriented music. I like how she has taken more control of her music, still staying with country music, but being influenced with dance, pop rock, punk and teen music. Alot of artists have to follow Swift byI really like how Taylor has step outside of her comfort zone. I really admire her country roots, but with her debut 'Taylor Swift' and 'Fearless'.... it was JUST country and pop rock oriented music. I like how she has taken more control of her music, still staying with country music, but being influenced with dance, pop rock, punk and teen music. Alot of artists have to follow Swift by exiting their comfort zone and create something new, because if she didn't, her music would be country music with every consecutive album she releases. I think Red is a great album.

    I like how also some of her songs don't constantly talk about relationships and explore different genres lyrically and musically. Her hit song 'We are Never Ever Getting Back Together' is a great teen-party anthem, along with '22' as well. But keeps her country roots with 'Treacherous' and 'Stay Stay Stay' which are cute. But keeps up with the more pop rock influences with 'State of Grace' and the more slower power ballads like 'Holy Ground' and 'The Last Time'. This is definitely Ms Swift's most experimental album and shows good music, not too generic yet not to boring.    … Expand
  76. fredinwhiterock
    Oct 25, 2012
    8
    A collection of radio-friendly singles some of which will play top 40, some will play country and some indy. It is produced and tuned up the wazoo so you have to accept that. I enjoyed 12 of the 16 songs and thought 3 of the other 4 were okay. My fave is State of Grace. Disclosure: I love Shania Twain and I like sugar pop.
  77. dharma
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    RED is an album that is meant to have a much more 'pop' appeal than Swift's previous albums. I have to admit that I am not a fan of Country Music, and Swift's cross over appeal is the reason why she is so famous in the US. Some of her songs in this album is meant to be pop songs, and for me, and is meant for those who have very little appreciation of country music (such as yours truly).RED is an album that is meant to have a much more 'pop' appeal than Swift's previous albums. I have to admit that I am not a fan of Country Music, and Swift's cross over appeal is the reason why she is so famous in the US. Some of her songs in this album is meant to be pop songs, and for me, and is meant for those who have very little appreciation of country music (such as yours truly). Give this one a try if Swift's music wasn't your cup of tea before.… Expand
  78. 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.… Collapse
  79. joeyfeir
    Oct 27, 2012
    8
    This is a good follow-up to speak now. It may not be a big leap forward but an advance, nonetheless.The mix of different musical styles make the album sound fresh with every play. And Taylor's voice is beginning to show an enormous potential for other, more demanding pieces in the future. If you're not a fan and just a pop music enthusiast, Red will satisfy auditory senses. An enjoyableThis is a good follow-up to speak now. It may not be a big leap forward but an advance, nonetheless.The mix of different musical styles make the album sound fresh with every play. And Taylor's voice is beginning to show an enormous potential for other, more demanding pieces in the future. If you're not a fan and just a pop music enthusiast, Red will satisfy auditory senses. An enjoyable piece of pop. Red is a winner.… Expand
  80. ElectroShot
    Nov 10, 2012
    8
    I enjoyed the album and think Taylor is taking a step in the right direction. The best songs are still the most stripped ones but you cant deny this girl knows how to write a song even if some of them sound the same.
  81. 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!
  82. khutch
    Feb 16, 2013
    8
    'RED' sounds more like a commercial appeal than as a sincere act of Swift, but who says something can not be good business and at the same time?
  83. Markosvini
    Mar 30, 2013
    8
    Um álbum super bom que faz um mix perfeito entre o Country e o Pop, acho que a Taylor Swift saiu da sua zona de conforto e fez músicas mais agressivas como I Knew You Were Trouble e 22.
    Sem contar nas letras que são melhores do que dos dois CDs anteriores, para mim o destaque vai para suas parceria The Last Time (Feat. Gary Lightbody) e Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran).
  84. brockcheese
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    This was Taylor Swifts turn from country to pop and she did it with style. Transforming her production into a lush collection of country riffs Taylor makes her sound more accessible to all.
  85. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    Red es la excusa perfecta para ver a Taylor como candidata a la reina del Country... Una experta compositora que mezcla el alma de sus composiciones con Rock y pop de una forma elegante y experta.
  86. 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
  87. megavocalcritic
    Feb 22, 2014
    8
    Love the songs '22', I knew you were trouble' and 'We are never ever getting back together', but the rest of the songs are too generic for my taste. All in all, great album, generic songs though.
  88. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    Of Taylor's albums this is in my opinion the best all of them are brilliant but this is my favourite. Her follow-up 1989 is almost as good but I would say that this album narrowly takes it and it is deserving too.
  89. 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
  90. Mannhorse
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    Red is Taylor's best album yet. The singer-songwriter manages to blend her signature country twang to a multitude of other genres, like U2's arena rock, or Ed Sheeran's acoustic folk. Her lyricism is also top-notch, and the songs are incredibly catchy. However there are a few filler tracks like I Almost Do, or The Last Time, that should have not made it into the final cut.

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

    This album is well worth a purchase if you're looking for good accessible music to just chill and listen to.    … Expand
  91. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    Um álbum trazendo hits e letras lindas que você facilmente se identifica. Taylor mostra, mais uma vez, que é uma das melhores compositoras de sua geração.
  92. viniciuspotrich
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    Red é um marco de passagem para a carreira de Taylor: a consagra como artista country e a apresenta como uma provável diva pop.
  93. MyleeneFRW
    Aug 22, 2019
    8
    Этот альбом - улучшенная версия предыдущего, однако он нам дает понять, что Тейлор и кантри нам можно больше не ждать. Все те же любовные текста, но на этом альбоме видно, что Свифт мастер в этом.
  94. Austin24
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    It's awesome! Taylor Swift has always been a great songwriter and singer. I just **** love it!
  95. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    8
    Taylor Swift has a lot of baggage to release on her fourth album, 'Red'. This record is a beautiful diary of the relationships Swift has had during the course of her life before and after fame. While this is Swift's most lyrically mature album, some of the production is lacking and a lot of tracks seem to have pacing issues, but when you find yourself waiting for the next big hit she givesTaylor Swift has a lot of baggage to release on her fourth album, 'Red'. This record is a beautiful diary of the relationships Swift has had during the course of her life before and after fame. While this is Swift's most lyrically mature album, some of the production is lacking and a lot of tracks seem to have pacing issues, but when you find yourself waiting for the next big hit she gives it to you before you decide to take a break from her. Although I enjoyed the stories we are told on this album and I love Swift dabbling in pop, I'm still seeing the same issues she's had on every album beforehand, so I still want to see growth.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Red
    2. Starlight
    3. Begin Again
    4. I Knew You Were Trouble
    5. I Almost Do
    6. 22
    7. Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran)
    8. Holy Ground
    9. The Last Time (feat. Gary Lightbody)
    10. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    11. Come Back... Be Here
    12. Girl At Home
    13. All Too Well
    14. Sad Beautiful Tragic
    15. The Moment I Knew
    16. Treacherous
    17. State of Grace
    18. Stay Stay Stay
    19. The Lucky One    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. Alexaaaanderg
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    El álbum robado de los Grammys, Red es de los mejores álbumes Country/Pop, siendo una fusión casi perfecta.
  98. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    I heard Taylor Swift's name for the first time during RED era. I remember watching WANGBT mv on MTV pretty much every hour and singing alone to its chorus. Then IKYWT came out, and I was obsessed with it. And then 22 and Everything Has Changed. Up until 2017, I didn't know a thing about her non-singles. Red is a great album with great highlights, although there are some skips (Stay StayI heard Taylor Swift's name for the first time during RED era. I remember watching WANGBT mv on MTV pretty much every hour and singing alone to its chorus. Then IKYWT came out, and I was obsessed with it. And then 22 and Everything Has Changed. Up until 2017, I didn't know a thing about her non-singles. Red is a great album with great highlights, although there are some skips (Stay Stay Stay, Girl At Home and Starlight). I can't wait to hear the re-recorded version.… Expand
  99. diegofrolim
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    Um album muito bom sobre o amor, que peca na coesão

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

    Pontos Negativos: "Stay Stay Stay", "Girl At Home"
  100. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
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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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