Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
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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
  31. 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''
  32. boleynstan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
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  33. jessicagmuller
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite albums ever. Taylor wrote it all by herself. She's a legend.
  34. 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
  35. Joseplua
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    10/10 como es posible que pude escribir un álbum completamente ella, Es algo asombroso
  36. 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。
  37. lio1987
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece, written entirely by the best songwriter of our generation. One of her best bangers,
  38. Segundoleo26
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "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." ...… Expand
  39. carmelaa
    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
  40. Betterthan
    Oct 29, 2010
    10
    I've never before heard an album that has experimented with so many different styles of music and succeeded at it. Her country story-telling style is still evident throughout the album in each and every song, but there is rock, pop and country all right there in one album. Speak Now is absolutely fantastic and shows the world that Swift is in this business for the long haul. She's notI've never before heard an album that has experimented with so many different styles of music and succeeded at it. Her country story-telling style is still evident throughout the album in each and every song, but there is rock, pop and country all right there in one album. Speak Now is absolutely fantastic and shows the world that Swift is in this business for the long haul. She's not going to be a teen star who fades into oblivion (much to haters disappointment I bet).… Expand
  41. swifty13
    Nov 6, 2010
    10
    This album was certainlly worth the 2 year wait. The first time I listened to it I was completely wonderstruck and had to listen a couple more times before I could even come up with complete thoughts about each of the songs. There is not a single song that is not worth listening to. Every song on the entire album is relateable and sung emotionally. The fact that it sold over a millionThis album was certainlly worth the 2 year wait. The first time I listened to it I was completely wonderstruck and had to listen a couple more times before I could even come up with complete thoughts about each of the songs. There is not a single song that is not worth listening to. Every song on the entire album is relateable and sung emotionally. The fact that it sold over a million copies on one week should be a sign for all of those who haven't bought it yet to go out and buy it, it's definately money well spent.… Expand
  42. 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.
  43. wuggie
    Oct 29, 2010
    10
    "Speak Now" is one more stunning creation in what is becoming a truly unique discography of a truly special artist. (Someday, instead of a greatest hits album, they'll just issue Taylor Swift's entire collection and call it "The Story of Taylor Swift: A Woman's Real Life In Song" .) It's really amusing to see the jealous critics of this remarkable young artist saying "the same old"Speak Now" is one more stunning creation in what is becoming a truly unique discography of a truly special artist. (Someday, instead of a greatest hits album, they'll just issue Taylor Swift's entire collection and call it "The Story of Taylor Swift: A Woman's Real Life In Song" .) It's really amusing to see the jealous critics of this remarkable young artist saying "the same old things". Her singing on "Speak Now" -- so moving in the tender and vulnerable moments, so powerful in its climaxes, so adaptable to all the musical styles used -- just gets stronger and stronger. Personally, I would love to hear any of those so-called "technically superior" songstresses try to match Swift's depths of feeling on lines like "I don't know how to be something you miss" or "Run as fast as you can". And "Speak Now" incorporates so many diverse musical styles -- sultry,explosive rock ("Sparks Fly"), punk pop ("Better Than Revenge"), big production pop ("Haunted"), Roots Country ("Mean"), Folk ("Never Grow Up"), triumphant arena anthems ("Long Live"), heartbreaking confessionals ("Last Kiss" and "Back to December"), and the blues exorcism of "Dear John" -- yet Swift, effortlessly, sounds at home in any of those genres. Anybody who claims Taylor can't sing anymore, bring on your pretender -- let her have a go at "Dr John" (a song which may become Taylor's version of the Beatles' "Hey Jude" -- too long to be a single, but too mesmerizing to ignore, influencing music for years to come).… Expand
  44. avrilfan4eva
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    Great album. It shows a lot of lyrical growth and her vocals have improved to. The songs are all really good and meaningful. The best songs are beck to december, better than revenge and mean. The only reason this is getting bad reviews is because saddos (like the ones she sings about in mean) are jelous and write bad reviews because they don't have jobs or lives. Best album of 2010 by far
  45. nevergrowup13
    Oct 28, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, everyone who rated this album 0, I'm betting you didn't listen to more than 2 or 3 songs off of it, if that at all. Don't judge just based on past albums, or whether you think she has talent or not. Honestly. Now on to the review part...

    I think this is Taylor's best album yet. Me, being a huge Taylor fan, had high expectations for this album. And I was ecstatic that those expectations were met. I love how she is so down-to-earth and real, and not going and sleeping with every guy out there. Listening to her songs is like reading her diary, and fans, such as myself, like that. She has clearly matured in both her writing and her vocals. Not that I didn't enjoy all the prince charming fairytale endings-- because believe me, I did-- but I really like the way her writing has changed. She's still sticking to some love songs, because Taylor wouldn't be Taylor if her songs weren't about love. But her love songs are maturing as well. She shows a weaker, more vulnerable side of herself, like in "Back To December" and "Last Kiss". She's also clearly getting a lot deeper in her songs. One of my personal favorite songs, "Never Grow Up", is such a sweet, down-to-earth, and real song. It's completely relatable to anyone who wishes they were a little kid again. In "Innocent", the song written for Kanye West and the VMA incident in 2009, she is forgiving him, despite what he did to her. And in "Back To December", she is asking for forgiveness and saying sorry herself. It takes a person with a great character to admit that they're wrong and that they hurt you, and say "I'm sorry." Especially for a celebrity. She's showing that even celebrities aren't perfect. They're still humans, and they screw up. Taylor is an amazing girl in so many ways-- she's beautiful, both inside and out, she has an amazing personality, as well as great musical and vocal talent. She's young, and she still has the rest of her life in front of her. My only "complaint" is that Dear John is a bit long. It's still a fantastic song, but it's a bit long. But I do like it. Overall, this album is amazing. I love Taylor and Speak Now! (:    … Expand
  46. klark
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    Speak Now has a kiss and tell approach but heck, the songwriting is just good. I expected a downfall after a damn strong record named Fearless but she just topped that. The last three songs are great and I expect "Dear John" to appear in some best of year;s list.
    Wow. Giving a grade of Zero is really unjust. I thought that this is her best album so far.
  47. natnut
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    Hard to believe but Taylor Swift has outdone herself again.

    All the songs are consistently strong across the board with some standouts and some veritable masterpieces.It goes to show how having a singular artistic vision always trumps songwriting-by-committee. Too many "artists" in the music industry over-rely on third-party songwriters to churn out soulless garbage that neither touches    Hard to believe but Taylor Swift has outdone herself again.

    All the songs are consistently strong across the board with some standouts and some veritable masterpieces.It goes to show how having a singular artistic vision always trumps songwriting-by-committee.

    Too many "artists" in the music industry over-rely on third-party songwriters to churn out soulless garbage that neither touches the heart or engages the mind.Thank goodness Miss Swift isn't one of them!    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. Jairo827
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    Amazing! this is the word that describes this album! It's WAY better than her two previous albums by a landslide. This albums shows Swift's maturity as an artist and dwells deep into her personal life shown in tracks like "Dear John". My favorite songs on the record are "Enchanted", "Speak Now", "Better than Revenge", and "Haunted". I recommend everyone to pick up a copy of this album, youAmazing! this is the word that describes this album! It's WAY better than her two previous albums by a landslide. This albums shows Swift's maturity as an artist and dwells deep into her personal life shown in tracks like "Dear John". My favorite songs on the record are "Enchanted", "Speak Now", "Better than Revenge", and "Haunted". I recommend everyone to pick up a copy of this album, you won"t be disappointed!… Expand
  50. Wael
    Sep 7, 2014
    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. Swift goes from singing about love on 'Mine' to break-upHands 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. Swift goes from singing about love on 'Mine' to break-up on 'Haunted' to dismissing critics on 'Mean' to singing about her crew and her band on 'Long Live' to childhood about 'Never Grow Up' and lots more. I'm tellin' you: this album has everything. Love it. Every single track shines in its way and they're all standouts. This album is proof, again, that Taylor is a perfectionist and that she never misses.… Expand
  51. 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 !!
  52. BraveHeart
    Oct 26, 2010
    10
    Just awesome - awesome - I wish that "Dear John" was a verse shorter but other then that it was perfect! Wish I could vote 9.5 but have to vote a 10 as Just because one song is just a little long does not mean that it is almost perfect!
  53. dennnni
    Oct 28, 2010
    10
    Throughout this album it feels like we have been going through the life of Taylor herself, going through every up and downs in her life and it is evidently felt in her album. The tracks are not arranged such as the fast songs and the slow songs, the good ones and the not so good ones, are apart. It is like a fast one then a slow one alternating in the album, which gives a sort ofThroughout this album it feels like we have been going through the life of Taylor herself, going through every up and downs in her life and it is evidently felt in her album. The tracks are not arranged such as the fast songs and the slow songs, the good ones and the not so good ones, are apart. It is like a fast one then a slow one alternating in the album, which gives a sort of roller-coaster ride to emphasise the uneven road that she experienced.… Expand
  54. ZMP17
    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
  55. 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.
  56. IanM197
    Nov 12, 2010
    10
    Without doubt Swift's most confident and varied album to date, Speak Now manages to just beat the also pretty amazing Fearless in terms of song quality. Swift's vocals and writing are top-notch this time round, and not one song is a throwaway. The choruses are typical Swift fare, which is no doubt a good thing and the line-up doesn't suffer from the mild repetition her last outing did,Without doubt Swift's most confident and varied album to date, Speak Now manages to just beat the also pretty amazing Fearless in terms of song quality. Swift's vocals and writing are top-notch this time round, and not one song is a throwaway. The choruses are typical Swift fare, which is no doubt a good thing and the line-up doesn't suffer from the mild repetition her last outing did, which is impressive considering the hefty 22 song line-up in the Special Edition. Swift must also be commended for her song-writing ability, which is out in full force this time. All of this means that while Speak Now is on par with Fearless song-wise, the variety pushes it past the 9/10 of the previous album, and into 10/10 territory.… Expand
  57. 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.
  58. frizzyweirdo
    May 29, 2011
    10
    Taylor Swift has yet again released an album that reaches out to those whom love her and respect her for who she is and what she writes about ( usually break ups). Her songs are catchy and easy to listen to and for those who are true fans, still enjoy her music even though she is slightly more country now
  59. godwinkent888
    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.
  60. Fakebytswift
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    It is Taylor's best album. In this one, Taylor show us personal experiences, like the broke up with Taylor Lautner, or the accident with Kanye West at the VMA's, bullying. The lyrics work in a way that only Taylor can do it. It's a masterpiece.

    Mine 10/10 Sparks Fly 10/10 Back to December 10/10 Speak Now 7/10 Dear John 10/10 Mean 10/10 The Story of Us 8/10 Never    It is Taylor's best album. In this one, Taylor show us personal experiences, like the broke up with Taylor Lautner, or the accident with Kanye West at the VMA's, bullying. The lyrics work in a way that only Taylor can do it. It's a masterpiece.

    Mine 10/10

    Sparks Fly 10/10

    Back to December 10/10

    Speak Now 7/10

    Dear John 10/10

    Mean 10/10

    The Story of Us 8/10

    Never Grow Up 9/10

    Enchanted 10/10

    Better than revenge 9/10

    Innocent 10/10

    Haunted 10/10

    Last Kiss 9/10

    Long Live 10/10    … Expand
  61. zhong
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    such a country princess！！！pretty heart！Miss AMERICANA！！！speak now is **** awesome！！！！！Every single is excellent！
  62. Tigbri
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Probably the artistic highlight of Taylor's career. Speak now is a self-written masterpiece
  63. BillboardCN
    Oct 28, 2010
    6
    First thing you must know, Speak Now is teen-pop album,not a country album. As we can see, Speak Now hardly has anything different from her previous albums, still boys and girls, girls and boys. Though this is maybe a great topic for a young girl, we do believe a talent songwriter should have more concern for other things around. Maybe she only writes about teenage love because she neverFirst thing you must know, Speak Now is teen-pop album,not a country album. As we can see, Speak Now hardly has anything different from her previous albums, still boys and girls, girls and boys. Though this is maybe a great topic for a young girl, we do believe a talent songwriter should have more concern for other things around. Maybe she only writes about teenage love because she never grow up and probably she never will.
    Let alone genre and age, this time she does very great in some Rock songs like Haunted which remind me of Avril Lavigne. But most of the intended or pretended "Country songs" (Except BTD, that's a hit!) are boring zzzzzzzzz. It's funny to imagine her singing those rubbish "Country songs" with no one listening or singing those "Rock songs" when her FABULOUS vocal performances make you and your cat scratch.    … Expand
  64. michcord
    Feb 26, 2021
    0
    this insanely bad, i hope she stops making music forever someday i truly hope so
  65. Moodrew
    Nov 2, 2010
    3
    Taylor Swift's latest release, 'Speak Now', finds her charting familiar territory in terms of song subject matter, and is filled with desperate attempts to appear mature. Swift, who is sometimes criticized for her youthful lyrics, seems to be trying to escape these criticisms by adding a little spice to her sugary sweet image. "Better Than Revenge", an example of Swift's desire to growTaylor Swift's latest release, 'Speak Now', finds her charting familiar territory in terms of song subject matter, and is filled with desperate attempts to appear mature. Swift, who is sometimes criticized for her youthful lyrics, seems to be trying to escape these criticisms by adding a little spice to her sugary sweet image. "Better Than Revenge", an example of Swift's desire to grow up a little, is a song drenched in Paramore-style production and ultimately comes off as juvenile and a little tasteless. "Mean" is another child-like track that resorts to name-calling; it even attacks those who criticize her singing ability. Ironically, her singing ability (or lack thereof) is the main problem with this album. 'Speak Now' is plagued with Swift's weak, breathy vocals, which are being modified by an abundance of pitch correctors throughout the album. Lyrically, there are few problems with Taylor Swift's songs; in fact, many of the songs on 'Speak Now' (such as "Innocent" and "Dear John") are well-written. The fact is that these songs are just wasted when they are being sung by someone with such a lackluster voice. However, it is refreshing to see that, among tons of pop songs with stupid lyrics, that there is one prominent pop singer-songwriter that can write somewhat intelligent songs. Still, this does not excuse Swift's obvious lack of vocal talent.

    Another problem this album faces is that it is hardly a country album at all; the fact that this album is marketed as a country album is laughable. Most songs from 'Speak Now' would sound out of place on country radio; the aforementioned "Mean" is the only exception, and this makes it seem like a misfit on the album. Swift has been walking a fine line between country and pop to this point, and it seems she has chosen her side. The biggest potential problem with this album is the burnout this album may cause for Swift's career. Everybody has heard Swift's confessional, tell-all love songs, but how many songs about the same subject will be released before people tire of it? Only time will tell.    … Expand
  66. musicfan79
    Oct 26, 2010
    0
    Taylor Swift may be growing up, but once again, I'm THROWING UP! Speak Now is pretty much the same as her previous two albums; Hack songwriting and terrible singing. The only difference with Speak Now, is that Taylor has become more lame and self-indulgent than ever...She is sure to continue her run of success with Speak Now, but that only proves one thing; P.T. Barnum WAS RIGHT! ThereTaylor Swift may be growing up, but once again, I'm THROWING UP! Speak Now is pretty much the same as her previous two albums; Hack songwriting and terrible singing. The only difference with Speak Now, is that Taylor has become more lame and self-indulgent than ever...She is sure to continue her run of success with Speak Now, but that only proves one thing; P.T. Barnum WAS RIGHT! There really is a sucker born every minute...I take comfort in knowing that no matter how many albums she sells right now, she will spend the vast majority of her life residing in the 'where are they now bin?'… Expand
  67. musictomyears
    Oct 26, 2010
    0
    Speak Now is merely the diary of a 20 year olds personal problems with boys. The Kiss and Tell approach holds no interest to me. Releasing material that you believe is giving you the last word and attempting to publicly humiliate others is offensive to me. Vocally, Taylor has been studio perfected to the best that can be done with her weak limited vocal range,her live performancesSpeak Now is merely the diary of a 20 year olds personal problems with boys. The Kiss and Tell approach holds no interest to me. Releasing material that you believe is giving you the last word and attempting to publicly humiliate others is offensive to me. Vocally, Taylor has been studio perfected to the best that can be done with her weak limited vocal range,her live performances are....well for me painful to witness.… Expand
  68. countryrules
    Oct 29, 2010
    0
    Taylor in my opinion has created a Pop Album with Speak Now. I remember fondly how enjoyable Tim McGraw and Our Song were. Her vocals seemed far better back then. Now Taylor has straddled genres and it is clear to me that she desires to be a Pop artist.
    I just finished viewing youtube performances of Taylor Live in New York and I am personally shocked how truly bad those live    Taylor in my opinion has created a Pop Album with Speak Now. I remember fondly how enjoyable Tim McGraw and Our Song were. Her vocals seemed far better back then. Now Taylor has straddled genres and it is clear to me that she desires to be a Pop artist.
    I just finished viewing youtube performances of Taylor Live in New York and I am personally shocked how truly bad those live performances are. I fully realize that she is incredibly popular and that every media format seems to believe she is the saviour of the music industry, it still boggles my mine. I expect my doctors to provide excellent health care, my financial planner to provide sound investment proposals and yes singers to be able to sing on pitch and in tune. Silly me. lol    … Expand
  69. GabroMuzik
    Nov 3, 2010
    2
    Taylor was confirmed as a pop singer in her new album and how it can make use of a genre like country music to sell millions while she is destroying this genre, although her lyrics continue to be those of an innocent young girl and continue to generate a good image around it...is the same...always
  70. Coutrney
    Oct 27, 2010
    0
    First and foremost I am a Country Music fan. Speak Now is not in my opinion an album that should be labeled Country. It is very much a Pop release, in fact every "Critic" review has also called the album Pop, the one exception is the track Mean, which is heavy on Country instruments.
    To me the lyrics and messages delivered are spiteful and "woe is me" in context. Taylor is rather self    First and foremost I am a Country Music fan. Speak Now is not in my opinion an album that should be labeled Country. It is very much a Pop release, in fact every "Critic" review has also called the album Pop, the one exception is the track Mean, which is heavy on Country instruments.
    To me the lyrics and messages delivered are spiteful and "woe is me" in context. Taylor is rather self indulgent in her approach to share her past 2 years of life. The length of these songs is also a huge cry to listen, listen,listen to me, me, me, and mine, mine, mine. I'm extremely sad that Country Radio is willing to play this Bubble Gum Pop day after day. Country Music Fans do not want our format to be ruled by Pop artist!!    … Expand
  71. chommy
    Nov 25, 2010
    2
    Wanna try something different, Taylor? Sounds almost exactly like her last two album, and it's about the same things: love. And boys. Once again, she uses her terrible writing skills to slam ex-boyfriends and spit delusional images into teenage girls (like how you deserve the boy you want, even if he's taken; and how every break up is going to be perfect and dramatic and all boys secretlyWanna try something different, Taylor? Sounds almost exactly like her last two album, and it's about the same things: love. And boys. Once again, she uses her terrible writing skills to slam ex-boyfriends and spit delusional images into teenage girls (like how you deserve the boy you want, even if he's taken; and how every break up is going to be perfect and dramatic and all boys secretly love you). Disappointed.… Expand
  72. 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".
  73. Turine
    Nov 6, 2010
    3
    Taylor Swift took 2 years to write songs that are not even #1 hits. Not saying that the album is utterly horrible, but taking 2 years to write songs that are not even hits on the Billboard 100, save Mine, is too long a time. Comparing this to Fearless, Fearless, without a doubt, is better than this album. Her debut week sales of 1.047 million albums are probably because of her huge fanTaylor Swift took 2 years to write songs that are not even #1 hits. Not saying that the album is utterly horrible, but taking 2 years to write songs that are not even hits on the Billboard 100, save Mine, is too long a time. Comparing this to Fearless, Fearless, without a doubt, is better than this album. Her debut week sales of 1.047 million albums are probably because of her huge fan group.
    Taylor doesn't deserve to sell that many albums when her music isn't that nice and mature compared to other singers like Mariah Carey, Eminem, Susan Boyle.    … Expand
  74. 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.
  75. Rienye
    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
  76. megavocalcritic
    Feb 23, 2014
    3
    I did not like this album. Besides the songs: Back to December, Mean and Mine, I did not like the other songs. They were not catchy and her range is not exactly helping her out. The lyrics are stupid and not inspirational at all. Too generic to be a good album.
  77. longjetty7
    Jul 21, 2016
    4
    Speak Now is a step up from Taylor's previous two albums. There's a bit more creativity and the lyrics are sometimes pretty good (albeit still sappy), and for the most part it flows nicely. I guess if you're into country music this would be a decent enough album. That being said, this still really isn't my style of music. It's just so basic, so inoffensive, so corny. It's certainly aSpeak Now is a step up from Taylor's previous two albums. There's a bit more creativity and the lyrics are sometimes pretty good (albeit still sappy), and for the most part it flows nicely. I guess if you're into country music this would be a decent enough album. That being said, this still really isn't my style of music. It's just so basic, so inoffensive, so corny. It's certainly a pleasant and fairly consistent album, but I have absolutely no desire to listen to it again.… Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Bawin
    May 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor solidifies her position as a critical country artist with this record. This is Taylor best album. A complete wonderful experience from start to end.
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Beautifully crafted album with Taylor's signature lyricism accompanied by melodies that vary from upbeat pop, to soft country and rock influences. Personal highlights: haunted, last kiss, dear John and back to december.
  83. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    Un álbum poco comercial, habla solo de amor y de infidelidad y ya aburre 0 mensajes 0 canciones ni para bailar
  84. 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.
  85. JohnSnow41188
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    What a beautiful follow up to Fearless the Speak Now album turned out to be. One of my favorite albums of hers!
  86. bushyforest
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2010 and one of the best country albums ever. From the light heart name track to the killer Dear John, the nuances and talent that comes through is amazing.
  87. Dery2215
    Nov 4, 2021
    1
    Bad, only one good song. No artistic vision. In addition, the voice of taylor is not put forward much
  88. RodNot
    Jul 8, 2022
    0
    Coming from a BIG BIG Taylor fan, this is her worst album by far, the song's topics are basic. The whole album sounded like 14 different versions of the same song. Production is lacking with 0 versatility. Don't understand those high reviews.
    The 0/10 is just to balance out those FAKE 10/10 reviews by "Fan boys" Who can't take it that their artist had a bad project, as I said I would give    Coming from a BIG BIG Taylor fan, this is her worst album by far, the song's topics are basic. The whole album sounded like 14 different versions of the same song. Production is lacking with 0 versatility. Don't understand those high reviews.
    The 0/10 is just to balance out those FAKE 10/10 reviews by "Fan boys" Who can't take it that their artist had a bad project, as I said I would give Evermore, Fearless 10/10 But this one? NOPE.    … Expand
  89. someonewhocares
    Jul 9, 2022
    4
    Who would've known that Speak Now was going to become her weakest effort yet. Yes, she wrote every song alone, but that's one factor in making a solid, strong track that doesn't come out as mediocre country. Haunted is her best country rock song, but i'm glad she switched to pop music when she did, as i would not buy an album like this again.
  90. jmagicvamp
    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.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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!!
  94. mrsbloom
    Apr 16, 2011
    10
    This album is her best yet! She puts her heart into everything that she writes and does. Her songs are catchy and heartfelt. I can't wait for her next album!!
  95. BloodyMary
    May 20, 2011
    10
    The album shows the vocal abilities and how sophisticated is Taylor Swift as a songwriter. It is a good sequel of her previous work as it expands its themes and adds new aspects of love, breakup and affection. Its lyrics are memorable and it will not be odd to hear some songs on a wedding. It touches people to their heart and they are fascinated with her excellency at the details of aThe album shows the vocal abilities and how sophisticated is Taylor Swift as a songwriter. It is a good sequel of her previous work as it expands its themes and adds new aspects of love, breakup and affection. Its lyrics are memorable and it will not be odd to hear some songs on a wedding. It touches people to their heart and they are fascinated with her excellency at the details of a description. Ms Swift must be very good at writing essays. All in all, the album follows every moment when we are in love or the end of a relationship.… Expand
  96. Yoshipie
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Once again, she has truly outdone herself. Her songwriting skills are exceptional and her vocal abilities have improved. Songs that stood out to me were 'Back to December' and 'Sparks Fly'. Definitely her best album; can't wait for her next.
  97. Bangkit20
    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.
  98. Patlilfish11
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    I can not get over how wonderful this album is. To this day, every song is full of slightly autobiographical and very heartfelt songs. Despite a couple slow ones, I still love her divine, soothing voice. Good one Taylor!
  99. AnalyDewa
    Jan 6, 2017
    10
    No seu terceiro disco de estúdio, "Speak Now", Taylor Swift que aos 20 anos e já ganhadora do mais concorrida categoria do Grammy Awards, o prêmio de 'Álbum do ano' com o seu antecessor "Fearless", vem aqui com a missão de calar os críticos que duvidavam do seu talento e da sua capacidade artística.
    A sonoridade do álbum ainda se mantém firme dentro do country pop como seus 2 primeiros    No seu terceiro disco de estúdio, "Speak Now", Taylor Swift que aos 20 anos e já ganhadora do mais concorrida categoria do Grammy Awards, o prêmio de 'Álbum do ano' com o seu antecessor "Fearless", vem aqui com a missão de calar os críticos que duvidavam do seu talento e da sua capacidade artística.
    A sonoridade do álbum ainda se mantém firme dentro do country pop como seus 2 primeiros álbuns, mas aqui ele também varia até o pop rock. O álbum é bastante pessoal e linear, com letras sobre relacionamentos, como um verdadeiro diário. A sonoridade optada pela cantora uma hora mais folk acústica, outra mais pesada com guitarras serve pra adentrar o ouvinte na atmosfera do álbum e sentir por alguns minutos a mesmo sentimento da cantora. O álbum é bastante extenso e Taylor parece não se preocupar com a duração de algumas faixas, como por exemplo "Dear John" que ultrapassa os 7 minutos e relata em um dos melhores momentos líricos da sua relação com o também cantor e ex-namorado, John Mayer. Assim como no título do álbum "Speak Now" (fale agora - em português), que também dá nome a uma das faixas, a cantora não hesita em dizer tudo o que precisa e sente. As letras são bem explícitas e demonstram aparentemente muita verdade e autenticidade, o que acaba por dar o toque pessoal da artista que nos seus discos sucessores ficaria ainda mais comentada pela sua capacidade de transformar situações cotidianas em versos e estrofes de canções bem sucedidas. "Speak Now" é um esforço significativo de maturidade e aqui a cantora e compositora de todas as faixas demonstra mais habilidade ainda, por também participar da produção por completo do álbum e da execução de alguns dos instrumentos.
    O álbum passeia por excelentes momentos, entre eles "Mean" - que fala sobre bullying e tem um som característico do banjo no álbum, "Innocent" onde a artista perdoa o rapper Kanye West pelo seu desrespeito no VMA de 2009, as orquestradas "Haunted", "Back to December" e "Enchanted", além da longa "Last Kiss" e da country rock "Long Live" que apresenta uma das melhores composições do álbum que no Brasil ficou famosa com a participação da sertaneja Paula Fernandes.    … Expand
  100. 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.
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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2010

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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.
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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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