Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
User Score
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
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. nuwang
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    这张专辑之所以令人赞叹，是因为泰勒·斯威夫特独自写了所有精彩歌曲。毫无疑问，这是2010年最佳专辑，是我听过的最壮观的流行/乡村专辑之一。它将独自拥有一份遗产。批评这张专辑的人甚至从未听过它，仅歌词的内容就足够了，因为如今没有其他流行歌星在制作出色的音乐。这张专辑将成为有史以来最好的专辑之一，将载入史册。在这一条上没有薄弱的路。泰勒全神贯注于歌词中，描述了她一生中的不同处境，这使专辑远非单调。出色的音乐，制作和更好的人声表现超越了她之前的专辑。这必须是泰勒紧随FOLKLORE和RED之后第二好的抒情专辑。这张专辑听起来像是一个完整的童话，但以一种令人惊奇的方式。总的来说，这是最好的自写专辑。歌词，音乐和泰勒的声音使这张专辑成为我听过的最好的专辑之一。这张专辑之所以令人赞叹，是因为泰勒·斯威夫特独自写了所有精彩歌曲。毫无疑问，这是2010年最佳专辑，是我听过的最壮观的流行/乡村专辑之一。它将独自拥有一份遗产。批评这张专辑的人甚至从未听过它，仅歌词的内容就足够了，因为如今没有其他流行歌星在制作出色的音乐。这张专辑将成为有史以来最好的专辑之一，将载入史册。在这一条上没有薄弱的路。泰勒全神贯注于歌词中，描述了她一生中的不同处境，这使专辑远非单调。出色的音乐，制作和更好的人声表现超越了她之前的专辑。这必须是泰勒紧随FOLKLORE和RED之后第二好的抒情专辑。这张专辑听起来像是一个完整的童话，但以一种令人惊奇的方式。总的来说，这是最好的自写专辑。歌词，音乐和泰勒的声音使这张专辑成为我听过的最好的专辑之一。
  2. jorgecaceres7
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    bastante aburrido sus letras y melodías me parecen muy apagadas e incongruentes muy desatinadas y la letra solo habla de amor aburrido.
  3. taylorworld16
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This album is entirely self-written and it is definitely her best country album. It is the most underrated album I know.
  4. Avneet
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    19 year old girl making a best selling self written album, itself speaks volumes
  5. Rayswiftie
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com lindas composições da indústria da música, merecia mais do que 2 Grammys
  6. RahmaTS
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A self-written masterpiece album. I feel so blessed to live at the same age as Taylor.
  7. marialuizadiasd
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    esse aqui é tão bom, simplesmente aqui as faixas são memoráveis e não vejo a hora de sair a regravação dessa!
  8. JoanneGrant
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    THIS IS A **** MASTERPIECE! HER BESTEST ALBUM EVER! She wrote the whole album herself and the lyrics are just brilliant and wonderful. All of the songs are great and catchy. My favs are "Haunted", "Long Live", "Enchanted", "Innocent", "Mine" and "Mean"
  9. Rvlvnd
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    She wrote the entire album by herself. Amazing. The talent. Enchanted, Dear John, Innocent, Haunted my favs.
  10. Carpio
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Este album tiene estribillos deslumbrantes, coros perfectos y liricas impresionantes!
  11. TSFan
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrical, instrumental masterpiece. She covers issues that people wanted to know her perspective of, and does it amazingly.… Expand
  12. Raissab13
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    O primeiro e único álbum que a Taylor escreveu sozinha, ganhador de 2 Grammys
  13. Proferu801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    lyrically this is a masterpiece, with this album Taylor Swift proves that she's an awesome songwriter and no one can doubt that
  14. zhaoqi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    有屁最仙，明白
  15. chillin13tay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum hermoso y mágico. Escrito únicamente por ella nos muestra lo que es capaz de crear. Canciones simplemente hermosas y profundas. Una obra de arte
  16. luis_isassi
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Un álbum donde Taylor demostró porque había ganado Grammys, no por tener una cara bonita sino que ella decidió en su tercer álbum (Speak Now) componer y producir todas las canciones de este. Mi canción favorita es Mine.
  17. RainonARMY
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Speak Now is my Country Bible! This album saved my life from death! This is my ultimate saviour!
  18. AnaBAram
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    I always find myself most attracted musically by the albums and songs that Taylor writes by herself or with as little outside interference as possible. This album is a testament to that and it's a timeless masterpiece.
  19. kautlight
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Before she realease folklore this album was my favorite one, but folklore took the crown in like 30 minutes. Still, speak now it's a serve, I love this album sooo much. Special honour to: Dear John, Last Kiss and Enchanted, you guys definitely need to check this out
  20. unknownhoe
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    This is my fav album from Taylor's country era. The best songs personally on this album are Enchanted, The Story of Us, Mine, and Back to December. There is not one song that is bad all of them are amazing.
  21. apil
    Apr 19, 2023
    0
    Es un álbum muy vacio, sin nada que aportar, repetitivo y aburrido. Taylor tiene que hacer algo más para no hacer siempre lo mismo.
  22. lkaliba
    May 30, 2014
    10
    Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" proves why she is one of the best in the music industry. Staying true to her country-pop roots, this album has really good songs, even though it isn't that different from that of "Fearless".
  23. foryouidid
    Sep 27, 2014
    10
    Speak now is arguably Taylor's best album lyrically and musically. In this album she delved much deeper into her confessional approach to songwriting by writing solely all of the songs excluding "If This Was A Movie" which is a bonus track. Here we saw Taylor, experimenting with different genres. She plays with her root genres which are pop and country and expands to alternative rock. SheSpeak now is arguably Taylor's best album lyrically and musically. In this album she delved much deeper into her confessional approach to songwriting by writing solely all of the songs excluding "If This Was A Movie" which is a bonus track. Here we saw Taylor, experimenting with different genres. She plays with her root genres which are pop and country and expands to alternative rock. She never stayed in one genre for too long. she conquered new territories and the result was flawless. Another amazing thing about this album are the epic lyrics. Here she took the "Speak Now" phrase seriously and boy did she speak now. She calls out her critics in "Mean". The song was very cleverly written it won her 2 grammys. She wishes she didn't grow up while showing a mature side in "Never Grow Up" She apologizes to her ex in "Back to December" and explicitly gives reference to sex in "Sparks Fly". She reminisces a lost love in "Last Kiss", shows forgiveness in "Innocent" and bashes a girl who stole her bf in "Better Than Revenge". Taylor didn't fail in the lyrics department and gave us two of her most amazing lines ever. 'You made a rebel of a careless man’s carefull daughter’ from "Mine" and 'people throw rocks at things that shine' from "Ours" slays discographies. Another thing that one would notice about the album is how she pushes her voice. She shows how she has improved vocally in "Dear John" and "Haunted" where she belts out the climaxes while not losing her signature voice in "Speak Now" and in the intro of "Enchanted". What I like about this album is that she didn't make this album to be radio-friendly. She didn't compromise quality over having hits. Most of the songs are lengthy and those songs are the gems of the album. They are just too long and too good to be played on the radio. Another thing that Taylor made sure was to make the album relatable to her fans which she always delivers with her albums. This album is a manifestation of Taylor's growth as an artist, and if this album is any indication of what she will become in the future, I am excited to see what she has to offer her coming albums.

    This album is a manifestation of Taylor's growth as an artist, and if this album is any indication of what she will become in the future, I am excited to see what she has to offer with her coming albums.    … Expand
  24. gsgsgaurav2
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    Taylor is the most hardworking women in the industry with all great albums and deserves to own her hardearned work
  25. RahulBanerjee
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Definitely the most underrated album of Taylor Swift.It is completely self written which means there were no co-writers on the entire album. The lyrics are so well written. Taylor shows that her biggest strength is her songwriting ability. I love the album❤️
  26. 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'.
  27. nina10
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It contains some of my favourite Taylor songs ever such as: Long Live, enchanted, sparks fly, back to december, mine well actually the whole album! Its self-written and her songwritting is amazing and honest as usal. Not a lot mainstream artists nowdays write their music alone. Long live Taylor Swift!
  28. Liuzhiyuan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** perfect clam peace love all ghe things are perfectly in shown in this album… Expand
  29. mimimili
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    With this album, Taylor Swift demostrated that she is the songwriter of this generation. Speak now -the song- is one of her best songs ever. The girly tone, innocent-sounding vocals and strong lyrics are literally top tier.
  30. BT21tata
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    "The way you move is like a full on rainstorm and I'm a house of cards"
    "I lived in your chess game, but you changed the rules every day"
    Can't believe Swift wrote these lyrics when she was only 19.
    Speak Now is a self-written masterpice. My favorite album of all time.
  31. ivysmantics
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece, written entirely by the best songwriter of our generation. One of her best bangers.
  32. jacobddful
    Oct 26, 2010
    9
    This album is 2x better than Fearless. just like how Fearless was 2x better than her selt titled debut album. Taylor Swift has been known to write songs that are like reading a diary diary, which is continued here greatly, sush as the AMAZINGLY personal song: "Dear John". Swifty is growing up, andher music is too.
  33. gordonderek
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    Speak Now is the best Taylor Swift album. Everything crafted with so much care, the country pop/country rock songs are really enjoyable. Also, the themes of the album are great in every way :)
  34. DanielSaldanaG
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    No weak tracks on this one. Taylor put her whole heart in the lyrics, describing different situations in her life that makes the album far from being monotonous. Excellent music, production and a better vocal performance that surpasses her previous album, "Fearless". Powerful tracks like "Enchanted" and "Haunted" give the album soul and colors, power ballads like "Dear John" and "Innocent"No weak tracks on this one. Taylor put her whole heart in the lyrics, describing different situations in her life that makes the album far from being monotonous. Excellent music, production and a better vocal performance that surpasses her previous album, "Fearless". Powerful tracks like "Enchanted" and "Haunted" give the album soul and colors, power ballads like "Dear John" and "Innocent" show Taylor's fragile side and complete the pieces in a good quality country album with a little essence of pop.
    Best song: Haunted
    Worst song: Last Kiss    … Expand
  35. jerryalvarado
    Jun 8, 2017
    0
    Un álbum con torpes y malísimas canciones. Una chica que solo se cuelga de su relación sin importarle dañar la imagen de alguien más no logra hacer algo potencial para trascender en el futuro. La chica se debe retirar de la música ya que no canta.
  36. Jmcl4d
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Mine: Canción que abre el álbum y primer sencillo de éste. La canción narra fantásticamente la vida de una pareja a través de unos escasos cuatro minutos. Además tiene una letra clara, bonita y un estribillo que resume prácticamente toda la canción. En cuánto al vídeo, también expresa perfectamente el significado de la canción. Por cierto, me encantan las escenas de Taylor en el bosque conMine: Canción que abre el álbum y primer sencillo de éste. La canción narra fantásticamente la vida de una pareja a través de unos escasos cuatro minutos. Además tiene una letra clara, bonita y un estribillo que resume prácticamente toda la canción. En cuánto al vídeo, también expresa perfectamente el significado de la canción. Por cierto, me encantan las escenas de Taylor en el bosque con las fotos colgantes.… Expand
  37. Tigbri
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Probably the artistic highlight of Taylor's career. Speak now is a self-written masterpiece
  38. skskskddd
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best Taylor Swift albums. I love it it was country and pop in the same time. One of the most young adult love storytelling ever made. I love it
  39. slitherswifts
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    magical album. full of amazing tracks. storyline and lyric wise is just no words just brilliance
  40. 4RF
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! This is a good álbum!!! If you want to know how is the music industry you should listen!!
  41. Joseplua
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    10/10 como es posible que pude escribir un álbum completamente ella, Es algo asombroso
  42. Shivanisingh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite album of taylor swift. Like l want to scream at every single that it's my my song from this album. Iam enchanted with this album. Not gonna leave you haunted. Listen to this album like it's your last kiss. And to the toxic fandom there are way better than revenge stuff that you can do like support your favorite artist instead of hating on others
  43. lio1987
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece, written entirely by the best songwriter of our generation. One of her best bangers,
  44. Rafaelvictorfs
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    I'm not particularly a country fan, but I recognize that this album has perfect songs like "Back Tô December" and "Sparks Fly" that drive me crazy.
  45. CriticalCritic
    Nov 19, 2010
    3
    +3 for exceptional song-writing.
    +0 for having no voice and having to make it up with autotune.
    +0 for originality.
    Not to mention all her songs sound the same. "Mine", although lyrically different, is pretty much just a worse version of "You Belong With Me".
  46. Drag
    Nov 21, 2010
    9
    This album showcases Taylor's growth as an artist. The highlights of the album are: Better Than Revenge, Sparks Fly, Haunted, Mean, Enchanted and Back To December. Overall, Taylor's transition is most evident in her second single Back To December where for the first time she blames herself for the demise of a relationship. This album is Swift's best record to date.
  47. Aldrin13
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    One of the finest female albuns ever made. "Enchanted" and "Innocent" are the production highlights, but the whole album, exclusively "Mean", developed a succesful instrumental experiment. Taylor Swift has shown her poetry once again.
  48. Getawaycar13
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Hands down. This is the best album Taylor Swift has ever put out. Just the fact that she wrote, composed and produced every single track on it is extremely impressive. This album is everything you could ask for being a country-pop influenced album, but I think the most important thing about it is that its lyrics are so deep diverse.
  49. ElizaC
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This has to be Taylor second best lyrical album right after RED. This album sounds like a complete fairytale but in an amazing sort of way.
  50. jessicagmuller
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite albums ever. Taylor wrote it all by herself. She's a legend.
  51. 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!
  52. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical masterpiece right here, I will never get over songs like Dear John or Enchanted
  53. gabclary
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    one of taylor’s best albums. for years it was my favorite one of hers. it still is. lover, 1989 and reputation are my favorites alongside speak now. her best country album for sure. so many wonderful songs like sparks fly, mine, better than revenge, the story of us, enchanted, haunted... it’s an epic album with iconic lyrics and melodies. the aesthetic is marvelous as well and fit theone of taylor’s best albums. for years it was my favorite one of hers. it still is. lover, 1989 and reputation are my favorites alongside speak now. her best country album for sure. so many wonderful songs like sparks fly, mine, better than revenge, the story of us, enchanted, haunted... it’s an epic album with iconic lyrics and melodies. the aesthetic is marvelous as well and fit the album’s concept perfectly. i will always love it and have it as one of my favorite album of hers!

    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 either)
    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
  54. jeffnunesz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, just showing one more time that taylor swift is the music industry
  55. kon123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Self wriiten masterpiece! Amazing how she wrote it all by herself. Not many people and especially mainstream artists do that nowdays! My fav songs are sparks fly, enchanted, long live and back to december!
  56. Sheffield
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" proves why she is one of the best in the music industry.
    Taylor Swift is the music industry.
    Proud of Taylor!
  57. lucasmm12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum coeso, músicas incrivelmente boas e letras impecáveis. Marcou a carreira country da Taylor, que o escreveu inteiro sozinha
  58. elenaeclipsata
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    This album holds such a beautiful spot in Taylor's discography, it's one of my favorites, which goes to show that in songwriting, the more Taylor the better, since she wrote this one alone.
  59. andreaupton
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    This album feels timeless as I keep going back to it time and time again with the same amount of pleasure an interest.
  60. Lara20
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    This album has a lot of punk rock and I absolutely love it. It's my favorite from Taylor's pure country work. I have hope that one day she will again drive into a different genre and give us a full on rock or at least pop rock album.
  61. bamboo
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    I'm speechless when listening to this album ( even when its title is Speak Now ! ). Just purely genius and amazing ! I feel charmed through every songs here. Surely a bunch of Grammy awards are waiting for Taylor again !!
  62. JeremyGazitsang
    Mar 6, 2011
    10
    i think Speak Now is the best album of Taylor Swift, maybe better than Fearless. She writes songs with her heart, not like other artists, such as Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Lady Gaga. I am not saying that she is the best, but people really shouldn't criticise her too much, cause simple and childish is what we have forgotten, that's what Taylor has and we don't have!! Support Taylor and all her songs!!
  63. davomtz11
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    What's the best with this album is that she wrote all the songs by herself. Here is where we can finally know Taylor. There's a lot of everything. We have country songs, country/pop songs, pop and something more. Lyrics are the best by far, and also the way she uses to express her own feelings. "Speak Now" is, by far, her most mature album yet.
  64. patchi
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    Taylor Swift's third album is just as good as her second album, Fearless. I love how she wrote her songs with more maturity and affection. I especially liked the songs Enchanted, Superman, and Long Live. Her songs are longer than usual but it won't keep you bored. This album feels really personal as if she is letting us read her diary.
  65. iPhone
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest albums of 2010. I'm disappointed because the singles ''Mine'' and ''Back to December'' did not reach the #1 of the U.S. Billboard. I think that the next singles must be: ''Better than Revenge'', ''Dear John'', ''Haunted'', ''Last Kiss'' and ''Innocent''
  66. Tayloroutsold
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    The fact that a 19 year old girl wrote this all by herself with such emotion, vulnerability, poetic style makes my head explode. Listening to each song is like a story to which you can listen to like a tale of some kind.
  67. 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.
  68. JoaoGabriel13
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Country perfection, after 1989, it's her best album. It can bring emotion to everyone
  69. Pushpa
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Speak now is so good.its so much sonically cohesive and is beautiful.It has so many good songs. this album is so amazing with amazing songs… Expand
  70. boleynstan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Hgffdddawweddccvgggggtggccghjjjjhggfdddddddfcvhhhhjhytffdddfffgghhhhhhhhgrddddf
  71. daylight13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    album da carreira amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q amo q
  72. drewchristianjr
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Written by Taylor herself. Wow. She can write a beautiful songs. Like a fairytale. Great bridges. So much songs that I related. The deluxe makes the album better.
  73. Satish98
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Album of the Century. Love at first listen. Taylor again proved, why she's the best.
  74. loverinpanic
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    ENCHANTED IS THE BEST SONG EVER. thank you taylor swift for giving me life.
  75. Vulnerable
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This album is fantastic because imagine Taylor written all of thid amazing songs all by herself?! Even the young people at her age when she wrote these can't even do THIS! Bravo!
  76. lnoln
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is really great. Really, every song is so good. Love Taylor Swift，Must give 10 points
  77. 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
  78. popstaraddict
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    a magical masterpiece. the country sounds is amazing! lyrics and symbolism is just! periodt
  79. izziemarcondes
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    An album with no other songwriter but Taylor. At 19 years old she gave us heartbreaking lyrics that many people with a full career writing could never write, and i mean it. "Last Kiss", "Dear John" and "Never Grow Up" are beyond magical, "Enchanted" left me speechless with the beauty and "Speak Now" was such a good rush, making you wonder what's gonna happen next throughout the ENTIREAn album with no other songwriter but Taylor. At 19 years old she gave us heartbreaking lyrics that many people with a full career writing could never write, and i mean it. "Last Kiss", "Dear John" and "Never Grow Up" are beyond magical, "Enchanted" left me speechless with the beauty and "Speak Now" was such a good rush, making you wonder what's gonna happen next throughout the ENTIRE song. She shows such an ability to tell a story and it's crazy to think she got even better with time.
    The only thing that left me kind of disappointed was Ours, that has a gorgeous music video but the song itself needs something more.    … Expand
  80. Christen13
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    This album is the definition of masterpiece. She wrote her third album entirely by herself and this is impressive. Speak Now is inspired by her personal life and everyone can relate to the beautiful songs. It contains songs for everyone and every situation, I really adore it!
  81. snowypenguin
    Sep 13, 2022
    5
    Contains a few skips, but it's a classic Taylor album with a few gems, like "Better than Revenge", and "Speak Now".
  82. kelsey123xyz
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    First off, Speak Now is an incredibly beautiful, tragic, heart warming & magical album. The songs cover such universally felt emotions, in a way that feels so relatable & personal. This album reminds me of high school in the best & worst ways, but also continues to transcend time & still be emotionally/lyrically pertinent today.
  83. officialjem
    Nov 30, 2010
    10
    When I think Taylor Swift I think Music Legend, Country Star, My Idol, and much more. She has definitely delivered an album that's even better than her last. Even if I think this album should have had a bit more country in it i still think its worthy of another Album Of The Year nomination. Taylor Swift writes songs from the heart and from real life and that is what makes us want toWhen I think Taylor Swift I think Music Legend, Country Star, My Idol, and much more. She has definitely delivered an album that's even better than her last. Even if I think this album should have had a bit more country in it i still think its worthy of another Album Of The Year nomination. Taylor Swift writes songs from the heart and from real life and that is what makes us want to listen. With pure country-pop songs like "Speak Now" & "Mean" she begins to tell us a story, and with songs like "Dear John" & "Back To December" she tells us a confession. She has even stepped out of the box with Pop-Rock songs like "Better Than Revenge" & "The Story Of Us" which gives us another side of Taylor we haven't seen before. Each song in this album has a meaning and has the ability to capture an audience and make them feel an emotion a connection and a voice! Taylor has a talent and she has made use of her talent in this album, and this album is a great album.… Expand
  84. TWB
    Dec 14, 2010
    10
    Brilliant album, one of the best this year. I don't get why people hate her. The songs have a mature sound to it and lyrics are creative as well as really truthful. Her singing has also improved greatly from before. Top songs are Back to December, Long Live, Speak Now and Mean. Highly recommended.
  85. left99
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Speak Now es increíble. Esta canción debería ser single porque me encantaría que tuviera vídeo. Sería muy curioso el vídeo, ya que la canción trata sobre interrumpir una boda en la parte de "Quién tenga algo que decir, que hable ahora o calle para siempre". No me he enterado muy bien de que para quien va dedicada esta canción, pero creo que es para la vocalista de Paramore, HayleySpeak Now es increíble. Esta canción debería ser single porque me encantaría que tuviera vídeo. Sería muy curioso el vídeo, ya que la canción trata sobre interrumpir una boda en la parte de "Quién tenga algo que decir, que hable ahora o calle para siempre". No me he enterado muy bien de que para quien va dedicada esta canción, pero creo que es para la vocalista de Paramore, Hayley Williams, según he leído por ahí. Puede parecer infantil pero me gustaría cantar esta canción en alguna boda.… Expand
  86. IconicStick
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Speak Now is a career-defining album. It not only lacks a dud, but it also reminds you that a radio hit can be held to a higher standard and still exceed expectations. The album’s first single and opening track, “Mine,” firmly plants Swift in the fertile ground between Shania Twain and Kelly Clarkson, though closer to the latter. Swift’s marriage of pop and rock, with just a bit ofSpeak Now is a career-defining album. It not only lacks a dud, but it also reminds you that a radio hit can be held to a higher standard and still exceed expectations. The album’s first single and opening track, “Mine,” firmly plants Swift in the fertile ground between Shania Twain and Kelly Clarkson, though closer to the latter. Swift’s marriage of pop and rock, with just a bit of country, is effortless and thrilling.… Expand
  87. karlak
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. in my opinion it is the best album of his discography and my favorite for his lyrics, sounds and rhythms, especially the songs in which the guitar is heard gives a special sound… Expand
  88. franklin_lessa
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    I don't have doubts to say Speak Now is my favority album by Taylor Swift so far! She wrote all songs, and it's so amazing that I can say Thank you taylor for be so talent!
  89. 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.
  90. r3ign
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I still stand to my belief that this is her best work to date. No skips on the album, beautiful bridges, on-point story telling, and NO CO-WRITERS! It gets better, she was just 19 years old when she wrote this. Need I say more? Talentry and artistry jumped out.
  91. dangerousnate08
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    aos 20 anos, Taylor Swift nos presenteou com esse hinário, sem duvidas a trilha sonora da minha vida !
  92. helenaisadyke
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    best
    album
    ever
    I adore it
    literally self written masterpiece with great production, MARVELOUS
  93. Dery2215
    Nov 4, 2021
    1
    Bad, only one good song. No artistic vision. In addition, the voice of taylor is not put forward much
  94. burgerj
    Feb 23, 2011
    7
    Jonathan Burger
    2.14.11
    Taylor Swift: Speak Now
    Taylor Swift, a 20-year-old country singer, is on top of the world right now. In just four years she has released three albums that have made her one of the most lovable pop artists of all time. Although I have been hearing non-stop about this pop/country sensation for years now, I was never extremely interested in her music. I donâ
  95. wkliew
    Jun 26, 2011
    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.
  96. swiftie13
    Aug 31, 2011
    10
    Taylor cleverly blends pop and country as if it were her own genre. It also shows her growth as a songwriter and is far times better than her sophomore effort. Nice solid album and contrary to popular belief it's not the same as Fearless, it's way more varied musically than her previous albums, experimenting with rock, pop, bluegrass-y country and being successful at it
  97. lennah
    Aug 25, 2014
    10
    Such an amazing album. Swift really knows how to do it and she did. She is still doing. Dear John, Last Kiss and Enchanted are those songs "song-so-long-but-so-good", they re so slow and long, but FREAKING GOOD! Better Than Revenge brings a pop rock thing, that really worked with Swift (Who knew?). Haunted is such an AMAZING music.
    All of the musics are connected, even with different    Such an amazing album. Swift really knows how to do it and she did. She is still doing. Dear John, Last Kiss and Enchanted are those songs "song-so-long-but-so-good", they re so slow and long, but FREAKING GOOD! Better Than Revenge brings a pop rock thing, that really worked with Swift (Who knew?). Haunted is such an AMAZING music.
    All of the musics are connected, even with different musics (like Haunted and Better Than Revenge) [about instrumental]. The lyrics are AMAZING, and so deep.

    Just a thing: Taylor rocks.    … Expand
  98. sameoldlove
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Speak Now is a masterpiece. It's Taylor's best record to date. Starting with (her probably best) lead single "Mine", Speak Now sets high expectations. Though the record stays perfect without fillers. Highlights include the top 10 smash "Back to December", the twice grammy award winning single "Mean" or the title track. Yet "Enchanted" might be the peak of Swift in everything: Lyrically,Speak Now is a masterpiece. It's Taylor's best record to date. Starting with (her probably best) lead single "Mine", Speak Now sets high expectations. Though the record stays perfect without fillers. Highlights include the top 10 smash "Back to December", the twice grammy award winning single "Mean" or the title track. Yet "Enchanted" might be the peak of Swift in everything: Lyrically, vocally, production wise. "Enchanted" alone would get this album 10/10.
    I suggest you to get this record asap if you haven't yet. It's vocally and lyrically her best one. And she wrote every single song by herself like when will your flop faves?!    … Expand
  99. henriqueswiftie
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    Speak Now is the best album of Taylor YES! (Red Poor), it shows her true side without 11 composers in a song (All The Single Ladies), or buy the almost complete composition of Bonnie (You make me feel like a ...), I think that if Taylor had taken "Innocent" album would be a true work of art.
  100. LuisaSantorio
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    Amazing songs. Amazing lyrics. Amazing vocals. Amazing album. And the fact that she wrote this whole album with no co-writers and also produced it is something to appreciate, not everyone can do what she does. She is a living legend. AMAZING.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Most Discussed Album of 2010
8
#8 Most Shared Album of 2010

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »