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  1. Nov 15, 2021
    10
    At times the self-consciousness of an artist forcing herself into new modes shows his talent. «Speak Now» is a triumph! All of it engages in that act of making our story Taylor's, and her story ours, which is what pop stars do well. It's provided great fodder as devotees of celebrity gossip speculate on who, exactly, she's singing about, but with Swift's endearing appeal as a singer andAt times the self-consciousness of an artist forcing herself into new modes shows his talent. «Speak Now» is a triumph! All of it engages in that act of making our story Taylor's, and her story ours, which is what pop stars do well. It's provided great fodder as devotees of celebrity gossip speculate on who, exactly, she's singing about, but with Swift's endearing appeal as a singer and ever-growing skill as a songwriter, «Speak Now» is for great listening, too. Beneath Swift's sweetness lurks a rigorous and very skillful technique; love may confound her, but the art of expert songcraft clearly doesn't. Expand
  2. Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Speak Now, is Taylor Swift’s best album. Speak now is far by better than Debut (Taylor Swift) and Fearless (Stolen Version) combined. I will say the best tracks on this album are Last Kiss, Back to December, Dear John, and Long Live. Last Kiss is about her ex, Joe Jonas. “Your name, forever the name on my, lips.” I believe is great songwriting. And even better, she wrote this album all bySpeak Now, is Taylor Swift’s best album. Speak now is far by better than Debut (Taylor Swift) and Fearless (Stolen Version) combined. I will say the best tracks on this album are Last Kiss, Back to December, Dear John, and Long Live. Last Kiss is about her ex, Joe Jonas. “Your name, forever the name on my, lips.” I believe is great songwriting. And even better, she wrote this album all by herself! An 19 year old, writing masterpieces of songs, all by herself. Back to December, is about her ex, Taylor Lautner. (Jacob from Twilight) The two met when they were portraying an high school couple on the movie “Valentine’s Day” “Back to December” is Taylor Swift’s apology song to him, for dumping him, wishing she didn’t. I don’t really feel like sharing the rest of the songs, but this album is a masterpiece, indeed. This album was so underrated from the public, and didn’t get the credit it deserved. Expand
  3. May 17, 2022
    10
    SPEAK NOW
    taylor swift, 2010
    1. dear john
    2. the story of us
    3. back to december
    4. sparks fly
    5. haunted
    6. enchanted
    7. better than revenge
    8. long live
    9. mine
    10. speak now
    11. last kiss
    12. if this was a movie - bonus track
    13. superman - bonus track
    14. mean
    15. never grow up
    16. innocent
    17. ours - bonus track
  4. Aug 10, 2022
    10
    This is Taylor's first full-selfmade album on her own. She definitely showed us fairy tales and I think almost every song on this album is a standout song like: Dear John, Enchanted, Last Kiss, If This Was A Movie, Sparks Fly and so on.
  5. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    19 year old girl making a best selling self written album, itself speaks volumes
  6. Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com lindas composições da indústria da música, merecia mais do que 2 Grammys
  7. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A self-written masterpiece album. I feel so blessed to live at the same age as Taylor.
  8. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    wrote it all on her own iktr!!! she paid her dues she's allowed to write mindless pop after this
  9. 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.
  10. Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Speak Now, Taylor Swift's third studio album, is a masterpiece that deserves all the praise it receives. Released in 2010, this album showcases Taylor's growth as an artist, both in terms of her songwriting prowess and her ability to craft intricate and emotionally resonant compositions.

    One of the most remarkable aspects of Speak Now is Taylor's role as the sole songwriter for all 14
    Speak Now, Taylor Swift's third studio album, is a masterpiece that deserves all the praise it receives. Released in 2010, this album showcases Taylor's growth as an artist, both in terms of her songwriting prowess and her ability to craft intricate and emotionally resonant compositions.

    One of the most remarkable aspects of Speak Now is Taylor's role as the sole songwriter for all 14 tracks. This level of creative control allowed her to delve deep into her personal experiences, delivering heartfelt and relatable lyrics that have become a trademark of her music. The album explores themes of love, heartbreak, self-reflection, and empowerment, capturing a range of emotions that listeners can easily connect with.

    The production on Speak Now is nothing short of exceptional. Taylor worked with longtime collaborator Nathan Chapman, as well as renowned producers such as Dann Huff and Butch Walker, to create a sound that is rich, diverse, and sonically captivating. Each song is meticulously arranged, with an array of instruments and layered harmonies that add depth and texture to the music. From the soaring choruses of "Mine" and "Sparks Fly" to the stripped-down vulnerability of tracks like "Back to December" and "Haunted," the production perfectly complements the lyrics and enhances the overall listening experience.

    One standout aspect of Speak Now is Taylor's ability to tell stories through her songs. Whether it's the cinematic narrative of "Love Story" or the introspective introspection of "Dear John," she weaves compelling tales that captivate the listener from start to finish. Each song feels like a chapter in a larger story, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.

    And let's not forget the iconic red cover of the Deluxe package of Speak Now. The bold and vibrant red perfectly captures the album's essence. It symbolizes passion, intensity, and the fiery emotions that fuel the songs within. It's a visual representation of Taylor's artistic evolution and her ability to command attention with her music.

    In conclusion, Speak Now is a triumph on every level. Taylor Swift's songwriting prowess shines through in every lyric, while the exceptional production elevates the songs to new heights. The album's storytelling, emotional depth, and overall cohesiveness make it a standout in Taylor's discography. And the red cover of the Deluxe package adds a touch of visual brilliance. Speak Now is a testament to Taylor Swift's artistry and remains a beloved and influential album in the pop music landscape.
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  11. 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.
  12. Nov 22, 2010
    9
    While Taylor still has the stars in her eyes of being a teenage girl, she's also learning some of the hard gritty truths of adulthood, while her songs all sound similar in style and range, her lyrics continue to deepen. She continues to grow and as she does, her music does as well.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Nov 23, 2011
    9
    AMAZING. I love her third album and she can SPEAK NOW all over the world....... All the songs are consistently strong across the board with some standouts and some veritable masterpieces
    Go Taylor you can do the best than any other singers.
  17. 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.
  18. Feb 16, 2013
    9
    Again repeating the fact that her previous album, Taylor presents the best pop album of 2010. From one track to a more vunerável that explores its most aggressive, this girl is another great and phenomenal gift to Pop And definitely do not want the guy who cheated on Taylor Swift.
  19. 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.
  20. Sep 7, 2020
    9
    On "Speak Now", she makes a big step from her sophomore album. She has improved lyrically and in production, songs with more than 5 minutes that are not boring but are even more wonderful. The way she herself produced and wrote these 14 songs is foreboding for a great artist who is going to take over the world. The album itself is not that country, but songs like "Mean" give it a peculiar sound.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
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  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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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  26. Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Speak Now is not her best album, but is one of the best. All the songs in this album are masterpieces
  27. Mar 23, 2021
    9
    Speak Now deserved more recognition for the zero skips that it has.
    When was the last time someone made a complete self-written Album as good as SN? when?
  28. Apr 2, 2022
    9
    I will get straight to the point:this is Taylor Swift's best country album, and I say "country" because I don't really feel like calling it her best album overall knowing that the type of music she is making now is completely different. Anyways; I loved the way she mixed rock and country, because she did it wonderfully, making some of the her best songs I've listened to so far. AndI will get straight to the point:this is Taylor Swift's best country album, and I say "country" because I don't really feel like calling it her best album overall knowing that the type of music she is making now is completely different. Anyways; I loved the way she mixed rock and country, because she did it wonderfully, making some of the her best songs I've listened to so far. And something else I found really amazing too is the fact that she wrote this album all by herself, this woman has an undeniable talent when it comes to songwriting, and she definitely shows it on this record. What makes this album so unique is that she doesn't talk about one single thing. On this album, you will find songs about love, growing up, one dedicated to her fans, and another one dedicated to the critics (which is, in my opinion, a country music gem), and songs about not only forgiving but asking for forgiveness too. It basically has it all, and overall, this is a great album and definitely a highlight in her discography. Expand
  29. Feb 7, 2023
    9
    Amazing album with perfect songwriting. Its just country perfection and its truly an underrated Taylor project
  30. Jul 30, 2023
    9
    Album country com pop com rock muito bom, e muito bem produzido.

    Pontos Positivos: Back To December, Dear John, The Story Of Us

    Pontos Negativos: Letra de Innocent desnecessária... mas é muito boa.
  31. Jan 3, 2011
    8
    Speaking as a Taylor Swift fan since 2006: Taylor didn't bring her A game this time but how could she when Fearless was unmatched in every aspect (not to mention Album of the Year). Nevertheless, Taylor Swift is one of the few great song writers of her generation. If going Platinum in just one week isn't persuasive enough. I personally recommend listening to "Enchanted", "Sparks Fly" andSpeaking as a Taylor Swift fan since 2006: Taylor didn't bring her A game this time but how could she when Fearless was unmatched in every aspect (not to mention Album of the Year). Nevertheless, Taylor Swift is one of the few great song writers of her generation. If going Platinum in just one week isn't persuasive enough. I personally recommend listening to "Enchanted", "Sparks Fly" and my top play "Speak Now". Many of the songs on the album are over 5 minutes long but the more the merrier. I did find myself asking "When is this song going to end?" at one point but that's the only negative I found in an otherwise outspoken album. I recommend this album to all Taylor fans but if you're new and on the fence then I highly recommend Fearless. Expand
  32. 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.
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  33. Aug 22, 2019
    8
    Speak Now is peak country Taylor Swift - a showcase of the genius of her songwriting and the perfection of the country-pop sound she had been cultivating since her debut.
  34. Jan 25, 2014
    8
    Best album by Taylor Swift. I liked how diverse are the songs. It's good musically but lyrically, something is bothering me. Songs like "Speak Now", "Dear John" and "Better than Revenge" made me wonder what Taylor really is inside. In my honest opinion, t's like at some point, she has a very narrow perspective at things. That's just what I think though.
  35. Feb 5, 2015
    8
    Track by track review:
    1. Mine 10/10
    2. Sparks Fly 10/10 3. Back to December 5.5/10 4. Speak Now 10/10 5. Dear John 6/10 6. Mean 10/10 7. The Story of Us 3.5/10 8. Never Grow Up 9.5/10 9. Enchanted 10/10 10. Better Than Revenge 10/10 11. Innocent 10/10 12. Haunted 10/10 13. Last Kiss 5.5/10 14. Long Live 8/10 Highlights: Enchanted, Sparks Fly, Haunted, Mine. Potential
    Track by track review:
    1. Mine 10/10
    2. Sparks Fly 10/10
    3. Back to December 5.5/10
    4. Speak Now 10/10
    5. Dear John 6/10
    6. Mean 10/10
    7. The Story of Us 3.5/10
    8. Never Grow Up 9.5/10
    9. Enchanted 10/10
    10. Better Than Revenge 10/10
    11. Innocent 10/10
    12. Haunted 10/10
    13. Last Kiss 5.5/10
    14. Long Live 8/10

    Highlights: Enchanted, Sparks Fly, Haunted, Mine.
    Potential singles: Mine, Sparks Fly, Better than Revenge, Speak Now, Mean/Haunted, Enchanted.
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  36. Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Speak Now é um ótimo álbum de country. Taylor Swift transparece todos os seus sentimentos de forma magnífica e apaixonante. Porém, eu ainda prefiro o 1989.

    Pontos Altos: The Story of Us, Mine, Long Live
    Pontos Baixos: Never Grown Up, Better Than Revenge, Last Kiss
  37. Dec 24, 2017
    8
    The best self-written album. Lyrics, music and Taylor's voice make this album one of the best i have ever heard.
  38. Apr 8, 2018
    8
    muy buen album, y mas si sabes que Taylor lo compuso sola, y con la edad que tenia es impresionante
  39. Aug 6, 2019
    8
    Um álbum doce e delicado com letras incríveis e o melhor da Era country da Taylor.
  40. Aug 22, 2019
    8
    Альбом - прорыв в карьере Свифт, однако звучание менять первые 5 лет карьеры она, как мы видим, не хотела. Этот альбом можно считать лучшим кантри альбомом Свифт перед переходом в поп-музыку, однако, уже на этом альбоме поп четко прослеживается.Альбом - прорыв в карьере Свифт, однако звучание менять первые 5 лет карьеры она, как мы видим, не хотела. Этот альбом можно считать лучшим кантри альбомом Свифт перед переходом в поп-музыку, однако, уже на этом альбоме поп четко прослеживается.
  41. 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
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  42. 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'.
  43. 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.
  44. Mar 21, 2021
    8
    Speak Now is the third album from taylor swift, here we can see that Swift is growing and passing through different types of pain that make us more madure and strong, from a relationship ending through a phone call or the capacity of forgive someone that hurts you. In this album we can see that all this hard situations is for our growth and learning of life, and the way she talks aboutSpeak Now is the third album from taylor swift, here we can see that Swift is growing and passing through different types of pain that make us more madure and strong, from a relationship ending through a phone call or the capacity of forgive someone that hurts you. In this album we can see that all this hard situations is for our growth and learning of life, and the way she talks about this like was a love song is magical. Expand
  45. Oct 15, 2021
    8
    Is it possible to dislike a Taylor Swift album? (If we don't count Lover though). Although I like Fearless more, this album touches my heart in a very different way. I am a person who prefers to write letters to people instead of talking to them, and I never sent them. I keep those letters on my closet. Speak Now is that kind of album for me. Very confessional, very honest.
  46. Apr 27, 2022
    8
    Um álbum encantado, aqui vemos Taylor continuando com a inocência em seus relacionamentos, mas de uma forma mais madura
  47. 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!
  48. Nov 2, 2010
    7
    This album is a bit of a disappointment. It has echoes of Fearless and for a sophomore album, that isn't good. It gives the impression that these tracks are all the ones that weren't good enough to be on the first album. While there are some tracks which are outstanding, you almost feel cheated after listening to the whole album. The whole "i-love-you-but-daddy-thinks-you-ain't-good" lyricThis album is a bit of a disappointment. It has echoes of Fearless and for a sophomore album, that isn't good. It gives the impression that these tracks are all the ones that weren't good enough to be on the first album. While there are some tracks which are outstanding, you almost feel cheated after listening to the whole album. The whole "i-love-you-but-daddy-thinks-you-ain't-good" lyric is getting old. The entire album truly feels like it was made up from a teenagers diary. Expand
  49. 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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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.