Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1720 Ratings

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  1. filmfidelity
    Oct 27, 2010
    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.
  2. fedelmason
    Nov 28, 2010
    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''
  3. 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
  4. ManilaCritic
    Jun 27, 2012
    10
    The best album of 2010 for sure, this album is one of the most spectacular pop/country albums that I've ever listened to. It is going to have a legacy on its own and its such a shame this wasn't the album that won Album Of The Year because it is shockingly better than her also amazing album Fearless. People who criticize this album have never even listened to it, the lyrical content aloneThe best album of 2010 for sure, this album is one of the most spectacular pop/country albums that I've ever listened to. It is going to have a legacy on its own and its such a shame this wasn't the album that won Album Of The Year because it is shockingly better than her also amazing album Fearless. People who criticize this album have never even listened to it, the lyrical content alone should be enough because there aren't any other popstars who are making fantastic music these days. this definitely has a place on Rolling Stones 50 Best Female albums of All Time.… Expand
  5. PvtJackson
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    So far the only word i can say about this album is "WOW" ! This one is fantastic, inspirational, and emotionally deep as some of them really touch my heart - I almost cry after listening to "Long Live". No doubt she is a remarkable talent.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. AlexanderTD
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    This album is made with Love!
    It's a fascinating album that somehow translated all the magic of a book into an audio and I do not exactly say it's a soundtrack or something like that. On the contrary the album and taylor speak for themselves as if the songs are combined with the rhythm they tell a fascinating story for any person or situation. I acclaim it and if I could I would put it on    This album is made with Love!
    It's a fascinating album that somehow translated all the magic of a book into an audio and I do not exactly say it's a soundtrack or something like that. On the contrary the album and taylor speak for themselves as if the songs are combined with the rhythm they tell a fascinating story for any person or situation. I acclaim it and if I could I would put it on a pedestal. And the most fascinating of all is that the songs are not fiction, many songs from other albums usually talk about unreal things until the same melody gives you a fictitious tone. However, this album moves you to your own reality. And look for you to find yourself and stop dreaming and staying quiet, to Speak Now.    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. Lazlo1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum en el que Taylor Swift demostró por qué es la mejor compositora de la centuria. Impresionado. Un álbum autoescrito que no tiene ni un solo skip. Taylor, lo volviste a hacer.
  11. gonkillua27
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Swift's undeniable talent in songwriting shines through in each of the songs. Her brilliant mind just amazes me sometime. Ugh
  12. Spartan-279
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    awesome album. a must buy. Has great songs including the famous hit "Mine" and "Speak Now", with some other great songs like "Better Than Revenge", and "Haunted". Go and buy a copy this second, heck buy 2. that is an order soldier.
  13. rossboss123
    Feb 23, 2011
    10
    Taylor Swiftâ
  14. KendylKlownfish
    Mar 12, 2011
    8
    Handsomely produced and beautifully written, Speak Now is an all-time high for Taylor Swift -- and country music itself. While some of the tracks are a bit sappy and overly nostalgic, Swifts lyrics are like storybooks: poetic and in depth. Its lead single, "Mine", is the perfect track for housewives across the United States, whilst "Back to December" is -- what should be -- the perfectHandsomely produced and beautifully written, Speak Now is an all-time high for Taylor Swift -- and country music itself. While some of the tracks are a bit sappy and overly nostalgic, Swifts lyrics are like storybooks: poetic and in depth. Its lead single, "Mine", is the perfect track for housewives across the United States, whilst "Back to December" is -- what should be -- the perfect "get back together" track. Beside the singles, the standout track -- which is, in fact, a ballad -- is "Innocent". Although some listeners may call it a "sad publicity track", the lyrics insinuate so much more than a cry for attention.

    Overall, Speak Now is not the best album of all-time, but it certainly marks a new high for young Swifts blooming career -- we're finally taking her seriously.    … Expand
  15. little_birds86
    Jun 14, 2011
    10
    Easily her best album. Despite the silly user reviews that clearly haven't listened to the album, the lyrics show real maturity and the song isn't just about boys. Everything on this album is an improvement over Fearless--the singing, songwriting, and the music, which is more varied and less repetitive than Fearless. Songs like "Dear John" and "Last Kiss" show her strongest songwriting andEasily her best album. Despite the silly user reviews that clearly haven't listened to the album, the lyrics show real maturity and the song isn't just about boys. Everything on this album is an improvement over Fearless--the singing, songwriting, and the music, which is more varied and less repetitive than Fearless. Songs like "Dear John" and "Last Kiss" show her strongest songwriting and pack an emotional punch without being cliche or overly sentimental. A real masterpiece.… Expand
  16. Fearless13
    Sep 5, 2011
    10
    Taylor does it again. With another Pop-Country masterpiece, Swift once again ups her game, improving upon Speak Now's wonderful predecessor Fearless, which in turn, improved upon her self-titled debut album. Tracks like "Dear John", "Speak Now", "Long Live", and the album's best, "Enchanted", mold together to make an amazing third studio album from Miss Swift, her best yet.
  17. 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
  18. VRossi
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    Great improvement from Fearless. Most of the songs are beautifully written with touching lyrics and rhythm. Yet again so-easy-to-feel-related Taylor Swift's style. Some are just meh. But none I would call bad. Speak Now, Enchanted, Back To December, and Last Kiss are definite stars.
  19. Nikz2710
    Jan 23, 2012
    10
    The third album from country/pop artist, Taylor Swift, is a combination of up-tempo country-pop songs, to slow, heart- wrenching love ballads. The album features 14 tracks on the U.S released edition, and is produced by Nathan Chapman, Swiftâ
  20. Arthurmell0
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    Speak Now is an album that marks the discography of Swift for being an album written without any help. Taylor captures the essence of his relationships and his life as a lesson learned and transforms into music. Each track is different, and makes the album have the enchanting magic that marks this album.

    It's an album for all musical tastes, because its versatility makes this effect.    Speak Now is an album that marks the discography of Swift for being an album written without any help. Taylor captures the essence of his relationships and his life as a lesson learned and transforms into music. Each track is different, and makes the album have the enchanting magic that marks this album.

    It's an album for all musical tastes, because its versatility makes this effect. Simply perfect and great.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. spongeswift
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Speak Now is just a great album. Yes a lot of it could've been improved but Taylor wrote and produced this album all by herself and for an 18-19 year old writing and producing it, it is pretty incredible. All of the songs were different but still were cohesive. If you're looking for a piece of country work that's lyrically strong, Speak Now is the album for you.
  23. 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.
  24. bloodofthevanir
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    One of the best self-written albums no only in country but in the music industry itself. The songwriting skills are present in every single song. The different topic of each song are unique, simple, heartbreaking but amazing all together. The whole album is melodies to the ears and is one of the few albums released this decade that have a deep meaning and is just amazing how the artistOne of the best self-written albums no only in country but in the music industry itself. The songwriting skills are present in every single song. The different topic of each song are unique, simple, heartbreaking but amazing all together. The whole album is melodies to the ears and is one of the few albums released this decade that have a deep meaning and is just amazing how the artist transmits what she felt when writting the song. My congratulations to Miss Swift… Expand
  25. RK13
    Jul 13, 2017
    10
    Once again, Swift has produced an impeccable work of art. The best songs on the album are iconic in Swift's career. Back to December pulls on the heartstrings of the listener. Even the tracks which are not as good, still remain better than the generic music of 2010.
  26. KingStrok
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Speak now muestra los primeros cambios de Taylor Swift hacia una artista más adulta, y ha querido hacerlo notar por méritos propios, componiendo ella el 100% de los temas que llenan Speak now, con letras mayoritariamente amorosas que nos dejan conocer un poco más a la cantante.
  27. groupie
    Aug 22, 2017
    10
    Solo Taylor puede hacerlo de una manera, esa es escribiendo un álbum completamente sola, eso señoras y señoras es talento, Taylor no solo nos demuestra sus mas grandes cualidades, el ser una artista completa y excelente compositora.
  28. whoisvi13
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    my baby girl is smart and talented and an awesome songwriter, she's pure talent, this album is a masterpiece and it's ALL BY HERSELF, tell em baby how good you are
  29. Max_Vito
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the Greatest songwriters of Our generation!!!!!!!!!!
  30. 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
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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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