reputation
by Taylor Swift
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4572 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,770 out of 4572
  2. Mixed: 188 out of 4572
  3. Negative: 614 out of 4572
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Suzanecoslim
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FADA RAINHA FAZ ASSIM!!!
    Genial, com suas letras e talento, Taylor Swift salvou o pop. A indústria musical estava esperando e necessitado de um álbum completo como Reputation.
    Diamante cristal bem sucedido faz assim. EU NÃO CANSO DE OUVIR.    … Expand
  2. felipeporto
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Álbum sonoramente impecável, o lyric é um dos mais poderosos de sua carreira! Parabéns, Taylor! Vale lembrar também que é apenas seu segundo álbum no pop
  3. ashleyper4mer
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    The album is Taylor's most cohesive yet. It provides a darker, nighttime sound with a heavy bass line and synths replacing guitars. A surefire pop album.
  4. FireworksShow
    Nov 10, 2017
    4
    As a long time Taylor Swift fan I wasn't expecting much from this album. The "reputation" concept felt weak and having "Look What You Made Me Do" as the lead single didn't help much. "Look" is probably the worst first single of her career and one of the worst songs on the album, and there's plenty to choose. One of the many things that draw me closer to Taylor's music was her ability toAs a long time Taylor Swift fan I wasn't expecting much from this album. The "reputation" concept felt weak and having "Look What You Made Me Do" as the lead single didn't help much. "Look" is probably the worst first single of her career and one of the worst songs on the album, and there's plenty to choose. One of the many things that draw me closer to Taylor's music was her ability to create narratives with her songs, even when she made the transition to pop with 1989. With reputation, you can only see that on the great "Getaway Car", one of the few songs that production and lyrics got it right. The other one is "I Did Something Bad", which is everything that "Look What You Made Me Do" aspired to be. It has the right jabs in the right way (instead of going for the cringe way with "I don't like your tilted stage/No I don't like you"). For the rest of it, there's always something lacking, or too much of something. The lyrics are usually lacking, with a overuse of cringe-worthy lyrics that came straight out of the internet in what felt like an artificial try to sound "hype". I can't connect to her songs nor to the lover who she claims to be so great because he doesn't read gossip tabloids. For the first time in her career, the downsides of a record overshadowed the highs of it.… Expand
  5. jessrabello
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    It goes without saying that, soundwise, reputation is quite differente from Taylor's previous albuns -- and I love it for it. Taylor is very adamant about never making two similar albuns and it goes to showcase how versatile a musician she is that she can still make f'cking good music and sell thousands upon thousands of copies while doing it. On that front, I think the album is flawless:It goes without saying that, soundwise, reputation is quite differente from Taylor's previous albuns -- and I love it for it. Taylor is very adamant about never making two similar albuns and it goes to showcase how versatile a musician she is that she can still make f'cking good music and sell thousands upon thousands of copies while doing it. On that front, I think the album is flawless: it's cohesive, a synthesized/futuristic pop that kicks off with guns blazing and sharp lyrics - some of the sharpest of her career. It's incredibly well done.

    I have a few reservations about her lyrics, however. She has some true gems in this album: New Year's Day softness and vulnerability is amazing, I love the spin of the chorus in I did something bad and the entirety of Dancing With Our Hands Tied is very well-written. Despite that, I feel like a few of her songs were repetitive. In the behind-the-music video of Gorgeous we see her sing "my reputation precedes me", which didn't make the final cut to its original song, but wormed its way into the album through End Game. This just shows how interchangeable some of the lyrics are. I understand that, to an extent, it makes for a cohesive album, but I found myself thinking 'this again?' a few times along the way.

    I don't think it takes away from the overall brilliantness of her lyrics, though. Even Gorgeous, a song that is considerably less emotionally deep than we expect from Taylor has a few spectacular lines, such as "There's nothing I hate more than what I can have/Guess I'll just stumble on home to my cats/Alone... / ...unless you wanna come along". I even love the chorus, I think the 'I can't say anything to your face/'cause look at your face' line is riveting.

    Unlike some of the critics/listeners, I don't dislike the way she addresses her so-called nemesis. She keeps it to three songs out of fifteen (I did something bad, Look What You Made Me Do and This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things), which I consider necessary confessional pieces. The woman is a songwriter who writes about her feelings - it's ranting. "I did something bad" doesn't even portray her in a victim part and it's very unapologetic in its narrative (which I LOVE). And "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" is heavily ironic - from the upbeat sound, which grates lightly on my nerves, to her unhinged laughter and the "I can't even say it with a straight face" dig.

    On the other tracks of the album she does addresses her reputation/media image/public feuds, yes, but as things that have impact on her life, her relationships, her confidence. It may be addressed a few too many times for my writer sensibilities, which is why I found the lyrics repetitive at times, but I see it as an important part of her life that she had to address. Her reputation plays such a big part in her relationships - romantic and otherwise - it's the central theme of both love songs and personal/petty/dissing songs. After her last couple of years, it's perfectly understandable.

    I didn't click with "So it goes" and "Delicate" is a tiny bit on the bland side of things for me, but otherwise I found all of reputation's songs engaging, powerful and a mix of combative and sexy Taylor has never tried before. I adore this new look, it showcases so many possibilities for her music. The deep bass and the incredibly well-done use of autotune shows me a thriving artist that feels comfortable both with just a guitar/piano and over-the-top, hyperproduced pop masterpieces.

    The elements of hip-hop and R&B were greatly worked in the album..

    And while I'm not sure about the strength of some songs to stand alone (such as "King of My Heart" and "Getaway Car"), they work wonderfully in the album, which is extremely enjoyable to listen back to back.

    Overall I think it's a very strong album from Taylor. Yeah, maybe it lacks some of the lyrical genius of Red and Speak Now when it comes to emotional intelligence (which 1989 also didn't have, btw), but it's still /way/ above the average singer. Taylor always manages to find a way to make her lyrics relatable while using word play, catchy choruses and fantastic imagery, and that ability alone is enough to set her apart from the rest.

    I love this direction and, while it could use some honing, I'm very much intending to listen to it a few million times and proceed to wait eagerly to what she does next -- and that is the mark of a truly accomplished artist, one from which their fans can't never get enough.    … Expand
  6. Fercmelo
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This os the best pop álbum
    SIM, esse é o melhor álbum pop lançado neste ano, acredito que muitos que estão dando reviews aqui não perceberam a grandeza deste álbum, principalmente, esta revista que deu 33, são letras lindas, hits perfeitos, como estudaram e não entenderam isso? só Deus sabe
  7. jaimeelimiz
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This album is unlike Taylor. But it's so like her: sharp lyrics, great rythym, it's just amazing. From "I Did Something Bad" to "This is Why We Can't Have NIce Things", every song is amazing.
  8. Lucassalbu
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is the best álbum gives Taylor Swift our the best of the year 2017 queen of the pop, princess for universe the best peoole for america dream, iconic is my queen… Expand
  9. Getawaycar13
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    A lyrical masterpiece. A standout album. As always, if you don't like the album or understand a song, you clearly aren't smart enough. She has taken her songwriting to another level. Haters gonna hate, this album is pure pop perfection.
  10. felipextillo
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano. Estava sem expectativas para o álbum por falta de divulgação dela. Ouvindo as prévias pensei que não ia gostar, mas quando escutei o cd inteiro, na ordem, tudo se encaixou. Minha Taylor tá vivaaaaa.
  11. NewModelNo15
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    this is definitely her best record. she has more to write about this time around and she definitely delivered! This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things is a cute Jay-Z/Kimye drag and Look What You Made Me Do is another cute drag at all her feuds this past year. in my opinion, I Did Something Bad and Dress are my top two favourite tracks.
  12. Chrismarchie
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Absolutely incredible. Taylor did such a fantastic job with the lyrics, production and sheer attention to detail. I understand that some people are going to trash it simply because they don't like her as a person, but if you listen to the songs as they are you'll realize how amazing they are.
  13. jasstay
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    i love you is art This is obviously the best pop album of the year. And that's saying something, because Lorde's sophomore album was very good as well. Taylor took everything people are saying about her and turned it into lyrical gold-as she always does. Buy it. Buy one for your grandma, grandpa, dog, cat, fish, sugar bowl. Literally, everything could use a little reputation in its life. :)
  14. icarolopesz
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Taylor Swift é sem dúvidas umas das melhoras cantoras do mundo, sempre inovando, esse álbum esta maravilhoso e com certeza podemos esperar por Grammys.
  15. Matthews03
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    It isn't a perfect album, but the sound in general it's good. Some musics are wonderful, but the lyric of some others are boring and predictable......
  16. cas_mor27
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Taylor trouxe um trabalho totalmente diferente nesse álbum, mas mantendo a perfeição em suas composições. Músicas bem trabalhadas, lindas e divertidas.
  17. danilosilva
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    É incrível como a Taylor é uma artista que sabe o que faz e faz de um jeito tão profissional e com tamanha perfeição que você nem consegue processar. Até a tracklist parece ter uma ligação mais forte além de uma simples sequência de faixas. As letras impecáveis, os instrumentais imprevisíveis. Tudo que essa mulher entrega tem uma perfeição que chega a ser difícil de explicar. reputationÉ incrível como a Taylor é uma artista que sabe o que faz e faz de um jeito tão profissional e com tamanha perfeição que você nem consegue processar. Até a tracklist parece ter uma ligação mais forte além de uma simples sequência de faixas. As letras impecáveis, os instrumentais imprevisíveis. Tudo que essa mulher entrega tem uma perfeição que chega a ser difícil de explicar. reputation HINÁRIO!… Expand
  18. rePUTAdo
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album. I loved all the songs.
    especially "this is why we can't have nice things" I hope this song becomes a single with an incredible music video    … Expand
  19. damaswift
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Acompanho a Taylor a pouco tempo, mas não há dúvidas que ela é uma das melhores artistas da atualidade. Suas musicas retaratam não somente a vida pessoal da mesma, como tambem de muitos de seus fãs. "Reputation" é um album incrivel, revolucionário, diferente de todos os outros, sem sombra de duvidas o melhor album pop do ano. RAINHA FAZ ASSIM, VOCÊ QUER @?
  20. rafaelswift
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Olha o que vocês fizeram ela fazer! Um álbum maravilhoso e cheio de preciosidades, muitos a julgaram pelos seus relacionamentos e atitudes, enquanto os haters a condenam e os fãs a defendem, ela se escondia no seu "ninho", compondo um hinário.
  21. Gunia
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing, touching, pure perfection. All songs and Taylor are made from gold:) When I have read after SS that fans can't pick their fav I thought they want to be nice but now I understand that it is impossible :)
  22. Sb_Matheus
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    Inferior ao 1989, mas um ótimo álbum, é original a sua medida, letras bem escritas, só achei meio exagerado o uso do auto-tune, mas nada que prejudique tanto as músicas. Melhor música disparada é Call It What You Want (e uma das melhores da carreira dela).
  23. popculturefan
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This album is so good and different. She releases something new with every era, a true queen. Definitely one of the best of the year if not the best. Congrats Taylor for another great album.
  24. gugand
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    the best pop album of the year it's so good taylor really did THAT and gave us an masterpiece! and i love that everyone is enjoying too! tayloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooor
  25. marcelogouveia
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    **** gorgeous. Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum pop do ano. Taylor Swift nunca arrasou tanto como compositora. Álbum coeso e muito bem pensado. Vale nota 11
  26. MaryHernandezG3
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    The sounds that Tay uses now are very different from the previous ones, that makes it a very good album, again Taylor did it, congratulations for everything that is coming!
  27. 5453845558
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    This is definitely terrible, boring, useless, overrated album as always. I cant pretend it's a masterpiece, this is not art. She is trying to repair her bad reputation she has created herself and it's not convincing.
  28. jbcrvg94
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    So freaking good! Love how she's strong, and so sure about the things she's singing about. Love this energy, love her art, her work! I hope we get to see more MV, and I can't wait to see more.
  29. Gabryelle
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Taylor Swift mais uma vez não deixou a desejar. Melhor álbum pop do ano! Cada letra tem algo a oferecer, realmente nos toca. É vergonhoso brasileiro comentando essas baixarias mas é compreensível já que a DIVA deles deixam a desejar, enquanto Swift é perfeccionista e cuida de cada detalhe de seus álbuns..
  30. WhitMiller
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    I think this is no doubt the best pop album of the year. The production and lyricism are top notch. Her vocal have improved so much with this album. Taylor never fails to impress me. With every album she changes her sound and tries something new. Can’t wait to see what she does next.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Most Discussed Album of 2017
2
#2 Most Shared Album of 2017

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2017
    60
    Sometimes overly busy album. ... Swift soars when she is most herself. [Jan 2018, p.112]
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 22, 2017
    60
    Part rumination on engaging with the pop icon and part deep end even after eating the meal, Reputation keeps the ball in the air, argues for moving forward, even if it’s herky jerky.
    Read full review
  3. Clash Music
    Nov 21, 2017
    60
    Swift’s unencumbered analysis of the tectonic shifts within her personal and public life are equal parts razor sharp and self-indulgent. But as a pop album, Reputation is never revolutionary, the adrenalin rush heady but ultimately short-lived.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »