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  1. 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.
  2. May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente mistura de sons.
  3. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Self written masterpiece. Lyrics are incredible.
    Surprisingly also shows off Taylor's vocal abilities with a few quite long, impressive notes in every track.
  4. 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. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical masterpiece right here, I will never get over songs like Dear John or Enchanted
  6. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album. The lyrics is so beautiful. Swift is such a good songwriter.
  7. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I still can't believe that Taylor Swift wrote the entire album ON HER OWN, in response to those who criticized her songwriting skills. "Speak Now" is my favorite album OF ALL TIME, and I absolutely love listening to "Back to December" and "Long Live".
  8. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. The lyrics are soo good. I love this.
  9. 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
  10. Nov 18, 2021
    9
    I'LL DO ANYTHING TO GET SPEAK NOW (TAYLOR'S VERSION) NEXT!!!! 1 point less cause it doesn't belong to Taylor
  11. 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.
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  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, just showing one more time that taylor swift is the music industry
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best work of art and i love it so much, we know we love Taylor Swift
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Speak Biblia, pues que decir de este álbum escrito completamente por Taylor demostrando lo grande que es. Merece todo
  15. 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. 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. 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!
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most beautiful lyrics and all self written!! Dear john is possible the saddest song Taylor has ever written but so so beautiful and also empowering. The whole album takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions, love, sadness, anger, nostalgia, brokenness, captivating, bravery. Wonderful! Expand
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best country albums ever written. It’s on repeat since day one
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un aplauso de pie para taylor, pocos Logran escribir un álbum completamente solos y con grandes letras, no hay letras de relleno, buen ritmo, sin duda de sus mejores álbums.❤️
  21. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her 2nd best country album honestly (after RED) I love the lyrics and the fact that all are written by her just makes it more magical
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Speak Now is one of my favorite albums of Taylor's discography as I find myself really loving 99% of the songs and appreciating her writting this album on her own.
  25. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum coeso, músicas incrivelmente boas e letras impecáveis. Marcou a carreira country da Taylor, que o escreveu inteiro sozinha
  26. 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!
  27. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Speak Now is my Country Bible! This album saved my life from death! This is my ultimate saviour!
  28. Sep 13, 2020
    10
    I have heard so many people say they dislike country music but somehow they find themselves enjoying Taylor's country albums: to me that is proof that whatever genre Taylor tackles it's her particular touch that makes it somehow different and special within that genre.
  29. 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.
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. 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. 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.
  3. 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.