Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1720 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,501 out of 1720
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 1720
  3. Negative: 188 out of 1720
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  1. 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.
  2. taydiosapatrona
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am completely sure that it is the best album by taylor. she did something wonderful with this album, she took country to another level. This album is a clear example of what Taylor can write, she is the composer of the decade and this album confirms it for me.
  3. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical masterpiece right here, I will never get over songs like Dear John or Enchanted
  4. bpoloana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The fact that this gem was self written still blows me away. Praying for the day when we have another self written album. Mine, Ours, Sparks Fly and Back to december are still legends
  5. Satyam17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A self written masterpiece released by taylor swift which deserved aoty at the grammys
  6. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I can never believe that she could write one of the best albums ever of the decade of 2010s all by herself. Taylor Swift is a very great songwriter. "Sparks Fly" is a very fun, lovely song. while "Back To December", "Enchanted", are very emotional songs with beautiful lyrics. I love this album. It is one of the best country albums ever.
  7. Dancampos14
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Uhhh a masterpiece! Taylor creo un álbum country tan esencial que sus puentes en las canciones son unos de los mejores que he visto.
  8. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente mistura de sons.
  9. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    8
    Taylor Swift perfects the fairytale world she created on her previous project with her newest album. 'Speak Now' has become my favorite Taylor Swift project to date. The album takes several risks, but also attempts to play it too safe with some tracks. Swift needs to learn to be all in when it comes to a record and not just go halfway. Majority of the album is graceful and poetic, butTaylor Swift perfects the fairytale world she created on her previous project with her newest album. 'Speak Now' has become my favorite Taylor Swift project to date. The album takes several risks, but also attempts to play it too safe with some tracks. Swift needs to learn to be all in when it comes to a record and not just go halfway. Majority of the album is graceful and poetic, but Swift still attempts to throw in some juvenile tracks that take away the beauty of the record before us.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Enchanted
    2. Long Live
    3. Sparks Fly
    4. The Story of Us
    5. Back to December
    6. Never Grow Up
    7. Mine
    8. Better Than Revenge
    9. Haunted
    10. Mean
    11. Innocent
    12. Speak Now
    13. If This Was a Movie
    14. Dear John
    15. Last Kiss
    16. Ours
    17. Superman    … Expand
  10. dzinsowy
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Swift made this almost perfect album primarly by herself, which is impressive. The songs are catchy and danceable, the best ones being 'Mine', 'Mean' and 'Back to December'.
  11. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Speak Now by Taylor Swift: 9.14

    Mine: 1 :) Sparks Fly: 1 :) Back To December: 1 Speak Now: 1 Dear John: 0.75 Mean: 1 :) The Story Of Us: 1 :) Never Grow Up: 1 Enchanted: 1 :) Better Than Revenge: 1 :) Innocent: 1 Haunted: 1 :) Last Kiss: 0.5 Long Live: 1 Ours: 1 If This Was A Movie: 1 :) Superman: 1 16.25/17 ~ .956 -> 9.14 For an artist with my ratings, it is    Speak Now by Taylor Swift: 9.14

    Mine: 1 :)
    Sparks Fly: 1 :)
    Back To December: 1
    Speak Now: 1
    Dear John: 0.75
    Mean: 1 :)
    The Story Of Us: 1 :)
    Never Grow Up: 1
    Enchanted: 1 :)
    Better Than Revenge: 1 :)
    Innocent: 1
    Haunted: 1 :)
    Last Kiss: 0.5
    Long Live: 1
    Ours: 1
    If This Was A Movie: 1 :)
    Superman: 1

    16.25/17 ~ .956 -> 9.14

    For an artist with my ratings, it is extremely hard to get an album into the “nine” range. So far, I have reviewed six of Taylor Swift’s seven albums, and not one, not two, but three of hers have reached this point. Only nine albums have gotten a score higher than a 8.00, and Swift has three in that range. This just reflects Swift’s ability to write amazing music. Speak Now got a score of 9.14, the second best I have reviewed after Swift’s earlier release, Fearless. This is well-earned, too. As always, Swift demonstrates her music-writing capability by blowing it out of the water with Speak Now. Mine, Mean, The Story Of Us, and Enchanted are some of my all time favorite songs, and a lot of material from Swift’s third album is near this quality. I don’t really have any complaints. Last Kiss might have been a little lackluster but even that wasn’t horrible, as I really liked its lyrics. All in all, I had an amazing time listening to Speak Now and I am sad that there is only one album from Taylor Swift I have not reviewed yet, meaning I am almost done listening to different material from her. I really enjoy Swift’s music and everyone who loves good music will too. Highlights: Mine, Sparks Fly, Back To December, Speak Now, Mean, The Story Of Us, Never Grow Up, Enchanted, Better Than Revenge, Innocent, Haunted, Long Live, Ours, and Superman.    … Expand
  12. taylorhalsey
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. speak now is Taylor Swift's best album............
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  13. TommyReviews
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Speak now review- Speak now is Taylor Swift’s Best record time date. Lots of great song and like 1 least favorite song. The album is Self-Written and well-written. My favorite are Haunted, Mine, Better Than revenge, If this were a movie, The story of us, and Enchanted. My one least favorite is Long Live because it’s way to long. Overall I give Speak Now a 9/10
  14. azayswift
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Be fearless and speak now!!!!!!!This is a storytelling album which I can relate to much.
  15. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift totally delivered her soul and heart on this album, it's my favorite of 2010. She writes songs that makes us want to hear every detail, and her sound and sincerity of each track is incredible, the album's ability to capture a thrill and big voices with "plus a taylor girl's country album" is entirely her peak of a spectacle punch and so nority. If this album was a painting, itTaylor Swift totally delivered her soul and heart on this album, it's my favorite of 2010. She writes songs that makes us want to hear every detail, and her sound and sincerity of each track is incredible, the album's ability to capture a thrill and big voices with "plus a taylor girl's country album" is entirely her peak of a spectacle punch and so nority. If this album was a painting, it would be a Monalisa. Spectacular!… Expand
  16. JoeySav
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Her most underrated album that need more recognition like fearless and 1989 or at least red but overall it such a masterpiece.
  17. speaknowtaylor
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love her songs and her voice. speak now is the best album ever n forever .… Expand
  18. Bionica19
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Her best album ever in my opinion. She really shined in this self-written body of work and I'm obsessed with Sparks Fly and Back to december
  19. harshvardhan19
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Self written album snapped so hard omfg ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️… Expand
  20. Galeidiba
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse albúm é sem dúvida um dos melhores da DÉCADA! Taylor Swift aos 20 anos conseguiu escrever um albúm inteiro com 16 faixas incríveis, esse albúm merece o seu reconhecimento, eu sempre recomendei esse albúm para amigos e a maioria deles realmente amaram a recomendação, pra mim a maioria dessas músicas serviram de terapia, obrigado pelo trabalho incrível Taylor

    NOTA 10!    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. dangerousnate08
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    aos 20 anos, Taylor Swift nos presenteou com esse hinário, sem duvidas a trilha sonora da minha vida !
  23. Ynara
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Initially, you need to remember that this album was FULLY written by Taylor, alone! In addition to being a formidable singer, she also stands out as a composer. The best country album ever!
  24. Kaerys
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    The compositions, the production of the songs, the cohesion, everything perfect!
  25. popstaraddict
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    a magical masterpiece. the country sounds is amazing! lyrics and symbolism is just! periodt
  26. slitherswifts
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    magical album. full of amazing tracks. storyline and lyric wise is just no words just brilliance
  27. afterglowmez13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    truly a perfect country album, the magical background sounds and theme of the songs makes this one an enchanted experience to listen to. An album filled with innocent and sparkly songs mixed with Taylor's emotional masterpiece like Dear John. overall an amazing album
  28. cemres
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    My favorite abbum by her.All songs has a different story-there are cute happy songs and heartbreaker songs like Last Kiss and Dear John.
  29. Rebem
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    That is a really good album, especially under a lyrical point of view. Special mention for Long Live, dear John and Last Kiss.
  30. lnoln
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is really great. Really, every song is so good. Love Taylor Swift，Must give 10 points
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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2010

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. Country Weekly
    Jan 11, 2011
    70
    While Taylor turns her wrath on a woman who steals her man on "Better Than Revenge," she turns that critical eye on herself in "Back to December," a thorough apology to a former lover she regrets having left behind. Other tunes, such as "Mean" and "Sparks Fly," suffer from generic and sometimes underdeveloped lyrics.
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  3. American Songwriter
    Dec 15, 2010
    70
    Because of the buzz behind it, Speak Now was destined to be a commercial success no matter what. Thankfully, the album succeeds on an artistic level as well.
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