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77 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Feb 4, 2011
    91
    Even in their overwork, however, they evince an effort that bears a remarkable resemblance to care‑-that is, to caring in the best, broadest, and most emotional sense.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 25, 2010
    83
    Beneath Swift's not-a-girl, not-yet-a-woman sweetness lurks a rigorous and very skillful technique; love may confound her, but the art of expert songcraft clearly doesn't.
  3. Dot Music
    Oct 28, 2010
    60
    Swift's thoughtful honesty and surprisingly articulate take on life should be commended.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 52
  3. Negative: 11 out of 52
  1. filmfidelity
    10
    Notice that not one of those zero reviews make mention of one song on the album. I call **** **** This is a great pop record with some of the catchiest tracks I've heard this year; at the same time, "Dear John" and "Haunted" show talent beyond the basic stage she's at now.… Expand
    • 12 of 18 users said yes
  2. wkliew
    9
    Wow what an album and it is even better than her previous effort Fearless.It is more mature and diverse.The lyrics are spellbinding and the music is not straightforward as it seems,plenty of twists. Like it and definitely one of the best this year aside of Lady Gaga's.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. GabroMuzik
    2
    Taylor was confirmed as a pop singer in her new album and how it can make use of a genre like country music to sell millions while she is destroying this genre, although her lyrics continue to be those of an innocent young girl and continue to generate a good image around it...is the same...always… Expand
    • 2 of 6 users said yes

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