Red
by Taylor Swift
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8.6

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  1. luke123a
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. terrible
  2. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is the moment of truth, i dont know about you but im feeling 22 in a couple months
  3. Lazlo1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Creo que muchos nos seguimos haciendo la misma pregunta: ¿Cómo es que este álbum no tiene un solo Grammy? Para mí, uno de los mejores álbumes de la cantante.
  4. Proferu801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is her 2nd best (only behind Folklore), its lyrics and productions are really good, the lack of cohesive is the only bad thing but it's still an amazing work
  5. mytears13
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Wow. what an amazing album with great lyrics. Even though the tracklist is a bit messy at times. Those lyrics are beyond incredible and this is definitely one of my favourite albums.
  6. Moonlight0
    Aug 3, 2020
    5
    Generally, I don’t like this album. It’s not awful, also it’s not awesome. Some songs are perfect but I don’t prefer to listening it.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A personal favorite for many Taylor fans, Red has some of her most beautifully written songs, both from lyrics point of view as well as musically. While some songs don't really feel like they belong in the general atmosphere (22, we are never ever getting back together, stay, stay, stay) the ones that stand out bring an exquisite sound and feeling: state of grace, treacherous, all tooA personal favorite for many Taylor fans, Red has some of her most beautifully written songs, both from lyrics point of view as well as musically. While some songs don't really feel like they belong in the general atmosphere (22, we are never ever getting back together, stay, stay, stay) the ones that stand out bring an exquisite sound and feeling: state of grace, treacherous, all too well, the last time, holy ground, sad beautiful tragic, the moment i knew, come back be here.… Expand
  10. Rafaelcampanhar
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Aí perfeito! Letras profundas que contam uma história, bem construído! Como sempre Taylor sabendo o que faz
  11. loverxselena
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    With songs like all too well, this album shows how amazing Taylor’s writing is.
  12. 4RF
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! This is a good álbum!!! If you want to know how is the music industry you should listen!!
  13. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Deserves a Grammy. The lyrics is so amazing. I love it.
  14. Sara02
    Jul 26, 2020
    1
    Meehhh boring and vocals are not good at all.......Overrated artist for sure
  15. Folklore014
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    There we are again in the middle of the night
    We dance around the kitchen in the refrigerator light
    Down the stairs, I was there, I remember it all too well!!!!
  16. bibiv
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor’s best album, all too well biggest masterpiece anyone have ever written and also the other lyrics are not far behind. Music with meaning.
  17. Mehulsinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Red is that holy Bible of Taylor Swift which makes us feel the kinda emotions of every nature. This album may not be well understood by critics but the listeners are able to very much connect and understand the album very well. Love you Tay❤.
  18. ascp96
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best Taylor Swift album out there. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, and the vocals are PERFECT. The theme in every song is so cohesive to the previous and the next song in the album. Absolutely adore RED. Also this album has the best collaborations, "The Last Time" and "Everything Has Changed" are beautiful. Definitely love the mixture of rock, pop, and country, and kindAbsolutely the best Taylor Swift album out there. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, and the vocals are PERFECT. The theme in every song is so cohesive to the previous and the next song in the album. Absolutely adore RED. Also this album has the best collaborations, "The Last Time" and "Everything Has Changed" are beautiful. Definitely love the mixture of rock, pop, and country, and kind of ballad as well. So sad this album doesn't get the professional recognition it truly deserves.… Expand
  19. pureoine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's the best taylor swift album, so creative, emotional and passionate. RED deserved 80+
  20. Fra101
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. The lyrics are soo good. I love this.
  21. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    If only Stay Stay Stay had been discarded for Better Man this would be Taylor's best album forever and ever, but since she didn't this stays as a great album that could be topped if she puts her mind to it (may have already done so with Floklore, Idk I need to give it a few more listens but both are GOOD)
  22. Amorosoval
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the most vulnerable pieces of music of the decade, I still don't get how it could be snubbed at the Grammys.
  23. Shaq_97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is one of Taylor's best album lyrics wise because every songs tells a story that makes us feel like we're in there too. Some songs that cross over to pop also very great and catchy. Not gonna lie this album is one of the emotional and saddest album of Taylor.
  24. bpoloana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album still holds the test of time, and remains one of Taylor Swift's best albums, and the best one lyrically
  25. Ysabela
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums hands down. Its shows her great of a lyricist she it to be able to make her listeners to relate to her songs.
  26. AndrewNeon
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece. Full of emotions and story. Mature than speak now, lively than 1989
  27. XBR
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Taylor just took it to not just a next level, but to the peak of her career. Her best piece of work to date PERIOD.
  28. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I am still a little bit mad that a country pop masterpiece like Red did not win Album of the Year or Best Country Album in the Grammys 2014. Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. The whole album is not consist of country sound but also pop rock, dubstep, country pop... And it is a very fun, emotional, beautiful album with beautiful lyrics. I'm so in love withI am still a little bit mad that a country pop masterpiece like Red did not win Album of the Year or Best Country Album in the Grammys 2014. Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. The whole album is not consist of country sound but also pop rock, dubstep, country pop... And it is a very fun, emotional, beautiful album with beautiful lyrics. I'm so in love with this lovely album.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente mistura de sons.
  31. 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
  32. Spac_s
    May 22, 2020
    10
    This might be the best existing Taylor Swift album. Extremely catchy songs combine with exquisite narrative framing of her transitioning into adulthood. The strength of these powerful songs is further revealed when Taylor plays them in the stripped-down acoustic format. The album is highly re-playable and can easily be utilized to soundtrack critical moments as young people (of all ages)This might be the best existing Taylor Swift album. Extremely catchy songs combine with exquisite narrative framing of her transitioning into adulthood. The strength of these powerful songs is further revealed when Taylor plays them in the stripped-down acoustic format. The album is highly re-playable and can easily be utilized to soundtrack critical moments as young people (of all ages) travel through the experiences or the memories of key times in life.… Expand
  33. dzinsowy
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    This album is a musical perfection. Swift managed to shift from country to pop flawlessly, focusing mostly on pop songs included on the record, but having most of the album country-pop oriented.
  34. samcritic
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    that’s the best taylor’s album no contest, is this all the songs are pretty soundly and lyrically all moods, all tastes, all souls love and tears are sang with so much emotional red is timeless
  35. anuj1234
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Her best album and probably one of the best of the decade. Every song is a masterpiece
  36. 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
  37. DerekRauhlies17
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full of trash,this album is boring af. She cant sing all of her musics and songs are genric and sound the same .… Expand
  38. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Pure masterpiece. A legendary album that will impact people greatly. Yas! Taylor did it again.
  39. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    After his country show album, it's a shame he has few productions and sounds with its origin. I expected an even better album, sound is not bad but it becomes totally average with this mix. Working with versatility is not easy, it's a challenge and it didn't work out to Taylor's point, I still felt emotions and grit in their compositions, but in production and even better soundAfter his country show album, it's a shame he has few productions and sounds with its origin. I expected an even better album, sound is not bad but it becomes totally average with this mix. Working with versatility is not easy, it's a challenge and it didn't work out to Taylor's point, I still felt emotions and grit in their compositions, but in production and even better sound disappointed me. However, a totally pop album could surprise me and a lot, this woman has it all.… Expand
  40. JoeySav
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    An amazing album with the best song ever written by her which is All Too Well. Actually this is arguably one of her best album if not the best one.
  41. Nhat04032005
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, RED is Taylor's best album. Each song in RED has a very special feature that I can't forget it.
    ( p/s : my favorite song in RED is I Knew You Were Trouble )    … Expand
  42. speaknowtaylor
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RED IS AN PERFECTLY. I LOVE HER N HER VOICE RED IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL ALBUM. YOU MUST LISTEN IT. lütfen yapma… Expand
  43. lustforlifes
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    i love the album so much, it's beautiful both lyrically and sonically. red deserved a grammy.
  44. Meteus
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Red tem músicas bem escritas, um vocal maravilho, melodias marcantes fora o instrumental que tá maravilhoso.
  45. ocaiobaena
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    'Red' (2012), de Taylor Swift, é o 4º disco de estúdio da cantora e marca uma transição do country para, de fato, se consagrar como uma pop-star. 'Red' fala sobre amores, perdas, é vivo e delicado. Com certeza é o álbum mais profundo e coeso da discografia de Swift. Um Country-Rock, com algumas batidas pop em canções como "22" e "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". No geral, é um'Red' (2012), de Taylor Swift, é o 4º disco de estúdio da cantora e marca uma transição do country para, de fato, se consagrar como uma pop-star. 'Red' fala sobre amores, perdas, é vivo e delicado. Com certeza é o álbum mais profundo e coeso da discografia de Swift. Um Country-Rock, com algumas batidas pop em canções como "22" e "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". No geral, é um álbum intenso e cheio de paixões.
    "State of Grace", abre o álbum de uma forma tão apaixonante, intensa e verdadeira, que você sente a música correndo em suas veias. "Love is a ruthless game. Unless you play it good and right." (ela canta em 'State of Grace', abrindo alas para o que virá dizer o álbum). 'Treacherous' é uma canção que começa de um jeito suave, e que revela uma ponte estrondosa. Talvez seja uma das músicas mais grandiosas do álbum.
    'Holy Ground' e 'The Last TIme' possuem uma pegada mais lenta, e que revelam a capacidade de escrita de Taylor Swift. Este álbum, de maneira geral, conta várias histórias que se conectam. Mostra o quão ótima compositora Swift é. 'Begin Again' talvez seja a música com mais cara de country no álbum, possui uma pegada suave e apaixonante.
    Mas nenhuma dessas canções conseguem contar histórias de uma forma tão perfeita e coesa quanto 'All Too Well', e 'The Moment I Knew'. Ambas essas canções, falam sobre o mesmo relacionamento. A capacidade que Swift tem de fazer recortes e preservar memórias é impressionante. "I walked through the door with you, the air was cold (...) Left my scarf there at your sister's house. And you still got it in you drawer, even now." Esse trecho de 'All Too Well' mostra a memória tão detalhada que Swift possui, e, principalmente, a coragem que ela possui de contar detalhes do relacionamento. "But you keep my old scarf from that very first week. 'Cause it reminds you of innocence and it smells like me. You can't get rid of it, 'cause you remember it all too well." Esses versos mostram como que, por mais que os relacionamentos acabem, existem laços que são muito difíceis de serem quebrados ou esquecidos. E 'Red' faz questão de relembrar cada momento de um relacionamento, fazendo com que os ouvintes se identifiquem com as canções, e consigo visualizar exatamente o que Taylor está tentando contar.    … Expand
  46. harshvardhan19
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22 ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
  47. Johansnav
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Start using new sounds makes this album even better. This is a country album and alson has some dubstep influence and classic pop sound, with deep lyrics and an amazing production.
  48. Galeidiba
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E mais uma vez Taylor Swift surpreende, desta vez expandindo barreiras, neste você consegue sentir com firmeza que o albúm quer te passar, a representação do amor vermelho ardente que existe nas composições, Taylor realmente se superou, as faixas All To Well e Begin Again são muito bem feitas e com certeza se tornam umas das maiores canções de sua carreira. Além disso a produção do albúm foi muito bem trabalhada, como se pode ver nas faixas State of Grace e Starlight, e suas notas em We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together e I Knew You Were Trouble estão de parabéns, essas duas músicas se tornaram hits bem memoráveis e que ficam na memória de todos como chiclete, fazendo assim o albúm inteira ficar marcado de trabalho duro e coerência, mais uma vez parabéns a Taylor Swift e sua equipe pelo grande albúm.

    NOTA 10!    … Expand
  49. swiftiearts
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Red is Taylor's career best album. All songs are lyrically and sonically perfect. This album really deserved AOTY.
  50. cruelpatty
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift é uma das melhores compositoras da nossa geração, não me surpreendi que ela tenha feito um álbum incrível novamente.
  51. 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 .
  52. Ynara
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor's transition album, where we see, with more emphasis, the singer walking her way into the pop world.
  53. Ivalandra
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Es un álbum genial, unos de los mejores álbumes de Taylor Swift, tanto sus canciones, sus letras, la producción, el pop/country sobresale en canciones como 22, unas de las más alegres, canciones muy country's como All too Well o I Almost Do te cuenta una historia de comienzo a final con el escuchar de sus labios y el sonido de la guitarra.
  54. Deadney
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Just perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  55. popstaraddict
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    brilliant songwriting, there's some amazing well written tracks but also fun catchy bops
  56. slitherswifts
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    emotional and full of good lyrics, the themes she used here is heartbreaking to say the least but there's some fun songs that are also good to listen to!
  57. afterglowmez13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    listening to RED is like going through a rollercoaster or should i say, a kaleidoscope of emotions. fighting with love, beginning to find brand new romance and laughing about your age. RED is still Taylor's deepest and messiest (in a good way) album yet. the 5 minute masterpieces like All Too Well, State Of Grace is a sign of Taylor's power to envision a long song into a shortlived chapterlistening to RED is like going through a rollercoaster or should i say, a kaleidoscope of emotions. fighting with love, beginning to find brand new romance and laughing about your age. RED is still Taylor's deepest and messiest (in a good way) album yet. the 5 minute masterpieces like All Too Well, State Of Grace is a sign of Taylor's power to envision a long song into a shortlived chapter like story… Expand
  58. cemres
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor's heartbreak album known as people and proves her songwriting abilities.She makes you feel what she feels so well.
  59. zhong
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    legendary and iCONIC！！！！！red deserves a Grammy！！！！！album of the Year！Red is QUEEN！can't believe Grammy
  60. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has aTaylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation. I have listened to the whole album and this album actually has a more Country Rock feel to it rather than her usual Country Pop sound. This is the most mature album of her career and its worth every penny. I have to give Taylor credit for this album, she has grown and mastered the art of being a true artist. Taylor has a mix of Country, Pop, and Rock songs but that doesn't mean she's left her County roots. Songs like "Stay Stay Stay," "I Almost Do," and "Begin Again" remind us why Taylor is wining in the Country World right now… Expand
  61. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    a messily beautiful album. an album you will always go back to when you're sad. beautiful lyrics, very sad, tracking is as messy as how you're feeling when you want to listen to this album.
  62. MarvelousMel
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An undeniably beloved album, RED is an instant classic. First hitting my eardrums during my freshman year of high school, this album is one I hold close to my heart, along with all of the memories of me during my very long awkward stage. I found out a lot about who I was during the few years until Taylor’s next project would drop, and RED was my steadfast companion on that journey. (IAn undeniably beloved album, RED is an instant classic. First hitting my eardrums during my freshman year of high school, this album is one I hold close to my heart, along with all of the memories of me during my very long awkward stage. I found out a lot about who I was during the few years until Taylor’s next project would drop, and RED was my steadfast companion on that journey. (I remember listening to it during PE’s hellish 2-mile runs, Taylor’s poppiest-country-album to-date cheering me on all the way until the color of my face matched the title of this album.)
    Taylor’s songwriting on this album continues to impress, with tracks like State of Grace, All Too Well, I Almost Do, The Last Time, Holy Ground, and The Lucky One being my major standouts, in this regard.
    I’ve seen fans state that RED is a fall-time album, and I think that I would agree. There’s a coziness about this album that makes you want to curl up in front of a fireplace with a blanket, a cup of tea, and some knitting needles as Taylor serenades you with some of her most well-written songs to-date.    … Expand
  63. boleynstan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
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  64. Austin24
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    It's awesome! Taylor Swift has always been a great songwriter and singer. I just **** love it!
  65. jessicagmuller
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just incredible. All Too Well is a masterpiece and the whole album is espectacular.
  66. ninnasayers
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    i don’t know a better album,i love the lyrics and how cohesive it is. i would say I’m surprised but it’s Taylor Swift
  67. agnesx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    deserved to win album of the year. had no skips and is simply one of the best albums til date. the mix of country and pop really stands out.
  68. girlsatrip
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    this album is just EVERYTHING. not a single skip. we stan forever. stream all too well
  69. 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
  70. Vulnerable
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This album took me to the Fall season where the vibe feels so sad even though i do not live in a country where there's no season like that. It feels like you are on every story of the song she written on the same time. Amazing.
  71. dannieldelrey
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    amazing album, taylor is amazing i love her so much, red is a very good album. Fun, Catchy, musically qualified, and is a little different than other Swift albums
  72. 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
  73. arianamustdie
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    She proves herself with every album. She writes her own music and does not depend on long list of writers and highly acclaimed producers.
  74. gonkillua27
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    this is the anthem of our teenager lives, a timeless masterpiece and a very breathtaking perspective of love and its dark side.
  75. Arighun
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    ...Losing him was like blue like id never known Missing him was dark grey all alone...
    Such an amazing lyrics. Emotional tracks. Best country album!
  76. Raissab13
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    O álbum de introdução ao pop é simplesmente maravilhoso, com músicas que são verdadeiras jóias preciosas!
  77. loverinpanic
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    red is the best sad album together with melodrama. all too well is pure art.
  78. carlosgerhardt
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Literally a FLAWLESS album, her best one so far. The production is on point and the lyrics are just... PERFECT.
  79. Satish98
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Album of the Century. Love at first listen. Taylor again proved, why she's the best.
  80. Aastha_
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums made ever. The way her lyrics are laced with emotions... I'm speechless
  81. drewchristianjr
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A heartbreak album. Emotional. So many cohesive sound. Pop country masterpiece.
  82. LisaK30
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This is still to this day my favorite Taylor Swift album of all time. In the height of her popularity critics will rate her down as if to say she's only doing well because of her celebrity instead of her actual music. Truth is, Taylor is a song-writing genius and shows it here more than ever. "All Too Well" is her best song ever and "Holy Ground" is a close second. A great look into whatThis is still to this day my favorite Taylor Swift album of all time. In the height of her popularity critics will rate her down as if to say she's only doing well because of her celebrity instead of her actual music. Truth is, Taylor is a song-writing genius and shows it here more than ever. "All Too Well" is her best song ever and "Holy Ground" is a close second. A great look into what it is to have "Red Love" so fast, passionate, and heart-breaking.… Expand
  83. JoaoAlmeida
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this album is such a masterpiece, taylor swift got to the peak of her songwriting geniality
  84. RahulBanerjee
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    RED is not just an album, it is am emotion. It is considered to be the favorite album of the Swiftie s. It is lyrically definitely the best Taylor album. Every song tells a story that tells so much about the word 'love'. My favorite album as well
  85. ElizaC
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A LYRICAL masterpiece. This album deserved much more attention and it deserved to win album of the year. This album is her best lyrical album to date.
  86. daylight13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
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  87. Carpio
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Este album contiene estribillos imprecionantes, coros deslumbrantes y liricas hermosas
  88. RaisRai
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! Red is the album of the decade, a really artistic album. The feelings here is just everything.
  89. Pushpa
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Red is so good. It has so many good songs. It should have won best album Grammy but this snub only proved Grammy's are fake. Whatever this album is so amazing with amazing songs… Expand
  90. 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.
  91. matthewmirliani
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    A major turning point in Swift’s career, Red is a sprawling, cinematic epic of pop experimentation, folksy-rock, and dreamy ballads. The LP will possibly be long-considered (and deservably-so) the best of Swift’s records.
  92. Mark_Edward21
    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
  93. lannisterswift
    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.
  94. gsgsgaurav2
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RED is such a good album and truly deserved that album of the year award. But it's very good sonically and is cohesive with a hint of transition from country to pop done very graceful and brilliantly… Expand
  95. 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.
  96. roghort
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    RED é em muitos níveis de longe o trabalho mais íntimo e sincero de Taylor.
  97. Rvlvnd
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    A perfect combination of pop and country songs. The emotional All Too Well, the cute Stay Stay Stay, the pop-perfection I Knew You Were Trouble. Do I have to say more?
  98. Ginaxhrist
    Jun 19, 2019
    1
    It was me that you had to me and go back to sleep and then let go of the gym I just got called and I left my house so is gross to me see y’all tomorrow night at
  99. Tayloroutsold
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Swift once again does it. Lyrics, emotion, vulnerability but this time she changes the sound a bit and so starts her transition into a pop supreme. With Red she uncovers a spectrum of emotions, from songs like 22 to others like All Too Well and The Moment I Knew.
  100. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 23, 2013
    80
    Hearing Taylor Swift sing makes you remember these things, how you can wax poetic one day about the efficacy of love to change lives permanently for the better, and the next rail about how love leads only to pain and heartache.
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  2. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Nov 13, 2012
    91
    I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard.
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  3. PopMatters
    Oct 31, 2012
    60
    More varied in its offerings, but also more disjointed than her previous work, Red sounds like a transitional album for Swift.
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