Speak Now - Taylor Swift
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7.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.

Critic Reviews

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.
  2. PopMatters
    Nov 30, 2010
    80
    All of Speak Now engages in that act of making our story hers, and her story ours, which is what pop stars do well.
  3. The Guardian
    Dec 10, 2010
    80
    At times the self-consciousness of an artist forcing herself into new modes shows – but mostly, Speak Now is a triumph.
  4. Dot Music
    Oct 28, 2010
    60
    Swift's thoughtful honesty and surprisingly articulate take on life should be commended.

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 58
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  3. Negative: 13 out of 58
  1. wkliew
    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.    … Collapse
  2. vgmkyle
    8
    A lot of people are comparing "Fearless" to Taylor Swift's latest, "Speak Now". I truly believe neither record is better then the other; it's more fair to say that this successor is the predecessor's equal. Swift continues to compose cute, poppy tracks that the fans are going to dig until her next album is released. It's nice to see that Swift is consistent with her works, and continues to impress with every installment.… Expand
  3. burgerj
    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 f    our 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… Expand
  4. oliver1h
    0
    Taylor Swift! OMG drop acid to my ears, shoot me in the head, but spare me from the dumbness of this woman. Crap music, crap personality, a dumb person, sad people support this freak with money, but this is how masses think...… Expand

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