1989
by Taylor Swift
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  1. dennnni
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Back when the album was first announced, I was extremely apprehensive and upset that she was doing a full pop album. Her country material is what makes her so special and she shows a whole lot of heart in them, which was what made me fall in love with her. From pop songs on Red, WANEGBT and 22, I thought that 1989 would just be an album filled with such songs.

    Thankfully, my    Back when the album was first announced, I was extremely apprehensive and upset that she was doing a full pop album. Her country material is what makes her so special and she shows a whole lot of heart in them, which was what made me fall in love with her. From pop songs on Red, WANEGBT and 22, I thought that 1989 would just be an album filled with such songs.

    Thankfully, my expectations were blown out of the water. Yes, 1989 is a full-on pop album that sounds like it fits into top 40 radio, but in this album she joins that herd of pop artists, and takes it up several notches. Despite the lack of specific details in her writing that made her old work song very real, she instead conjures vivid imagery and feelings with metaphors and sweeping statements, making the songs feel very universal and perfect for stadium chants. There is a newfound wit and self-awareness, proving that Swift has indeed matured.

    The production is pop bliss, yet it doesn't feel generic at all. 80s influences are peppered everywhere, not too much such that it just feels like a tribute record, but it makes her brand of radio-friendly pop music very timeless and different from the rest.

    Overall, Swift is a genius in music. She conquered country, and with her first full pop attempt, she has conquered it and mastered it better than any of her contemporaries. It really doesn't matter what genre she is in because Taylor Swift is a whole new genre of heartfelt and intelligent music, with endless hooks.    … Expand
  2. ManilaCritic
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Welcome To New York – The Track did what it was supposed to do. Introduce ‘1989’ to the world as Taylor’s first documented pop record.

    Blank Space – Ms. Swift’s Contemporaries will probably have to either change their release dates or be content with #2 when this song becomes a single (and it will). It’s lyrically her best POP song; the carefully paced verses mixed with the quick witted    Welcome To New York – The Track did what it was supposed to do. Introduce ‘1989’ to the world as Taylor’s first documented pop record.

    Blank Space – Ms. Swift’s Contemporaries will probably have to either change their release dates or be content with #2 when this song becomes a single (and it will). It’s lyrically her best POP song; the carefully paced verses mixed with the quick witted transitions make this a highlight on the entire album.

    Style – After hearing the chorus for the very first time via Target commercial, I assumed the song would evoke the same ‘Fairytale’ aura Taylor usually enjoys. (wrong) Under four minutes, the song is a sinister track with high hopes but acknowledges the cons outweigh the pros.

    Out Of The Woods – The lyrics are probably one of the most honest in the entire record. It has her signature songwriting style she frequently enjoys. The echoes you hear throughout the song are a nice touch.

    All You Had To Do Was Stay – If RED had Starlight, 1989 has this. General speaking, it’s a fun, catchy, light pop song with a repetitive hook. It gets the job done.

    Shake It Off – Went Number One and is currently enjoying its throne on top of the iTunes charts. Whether you like it or not, you didn't pass Swiftober without hearing this song at least once a week. Basing the entire album on this song would be foolish, simply because it’s probably the weakest track on the album.

    I Wish You Would – A definite standout track. I had to catch up to the song, maybe it’s just me but the song blew me away. ‘Impact-ful’ would be the word I would use to describe this Track.

    Bad Blood – Probably the most awaited song from the entire album. Who knew Taylor would be able to pull off a song that you’d think would be created for the likes of Avril Lavigne or Katy Perry. Only, part of her appeal is that she creates her own music. So, even if the sound changes, it still sounds like Taylor Swift.

    Wildest Dreams – A very Lana Del Rey inspired track and Taylor knowingly did that on purpose. The song manages to entrance you without having to put much effort. She could have spiked each verse with more diverse words or syllables that made you want to pick up a dictionary but she didn't. Why? The simplicity of the lyrics was meant to match the lazy-esque melody. Something Lana often does.

    How You Get The Girl – Ah, this was refreshing. Take out Max Martin and this song could have easily made the final cut to any of her past albums (assuming she wrote it in ‘07). It sounds the closest to her previous work, groundbreaking? Probably not; appreciated? Very Much Yes.

    This Love – Swift teams up with her Go-To-Guy (and my personal favorite), Nathan Chapman. You can feel the genuine and familiar chemistry between the two, especially after 1:40 mark. If ‘Innocent’ from 2010 had a baby, this would be it.

    I Know Places – Impressive; especially after hearing the voice memo, where you realize that Taylor came up with the melody. I automatically assumed Swift took the back seat on this song when I first heard it but once again, she managed to surprise me.

    Clean – The Best song on the entire record. Big contributor, Imogen Heap did an incredible job. Her distinct sound is evident throughout the song. Clean does exactly what it sets out to do, provide us with a Clear sounding, Mind settling record that evokes the Crispness of Heap’s abilities and favored rawness of Taylor’s voice and her signature Songwriting style.

    Wonderland – Deluxe edition Tracks usually disappoint me but the first track ‘Wonderland’ does what it sets out to do and proves that Swift IS very much capable of re-creating her “I Knew You Were Trouble” success if she wanted to.

    You Are In Love – Every Swift Record has that ONE song that manages to make your heart twist itself in every possible direction all at once. How she enunciates every word, every lyric, the way she purposely quivers her voice. The vulnerability evident from start to finish is why “You Are In Love” makes for a perfect Love song.

    New Romance – What ‘Welcome To New York’ should have sounded like, but didn't. This track screams ‘Rooftop Party Anthem in your Apartment Building.’

    Best of the Bunch: Blank Space, This Love, Clean, New Romance. '1989' proves to be the only pop record this year worthy of going 'Platinum'.    … Expand
  3. swiftie13
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Taylor Swift shifts into a new genre, but not without the things that make her loved by millions of fans. Here is is just as evocative as in her previous works and in the end, it's her most mature effort to date. Yes, many songs make you want to dance but they do not lack substance as found in many pop albums. She is doing her own thing and is not afraid to.
  4. ftb1777
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This is the best album Taylor Swift has released, and that is a very big accomplishment. Swift's ability to tell a story in any music genre is well highlighted here. 1989 also is the BEST album of 2014 by a long shot. It just does not get any better than this
  5. BobiSwiftie
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
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  6. 0987
    Jan 15, 2015
    10
    I was not a Taylor Swift fan... Until this album came out. This is such a masterpiece. My favorites of this album are: Blank Space and Bad Blood! Well done, Taylor!!!
  7. atishvaze
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    When I heard that she was doing a pure Pop album, I was bit disappointed. After hearing Shake It Off, I had my doubts whether she will be able to leave up to the expectation of delivering a quality pop album. After hearing the album, I can easily say she has surely surpassed my expectations. This record is pure genius. Its Taylor most cohesive and consistent album yet. Wildest Dreams, IWhen I heard that she was doing a pure Pop album, I was bit disappointed. After hearing Shake It Off, I had my doubts whether she will be able to leave up to the expectation of delivering a quality pop album. After hearing the album, I can easily say she has surely surpassed my expectations. This record is pure genius. Its Taylor most cohesive and consistent album yet. Wildest Dreams, I Know Places, Blank Space, Style, Clean, How You Get the Girl, Out of the Woods are simply masterpieces. Even the bonus tracks, Wonderland, You are in Love and New Romantics are superbly crafted. The three voice memos gives a brief glimpses of how Taylor write, composes and produces a melody. Simply speaking This is the Pop record of the Year. Congratulations Taylor for making another well crafted album, you never disappoint.… Expand
  8. David_R
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    Best pop album I've heard in the last few years.
    Sounds a little like classic pop of 80 's but still has it's own persona.
    All the songs are extremely catchy and the lyrics are so deep.
    Her vocals just gets better and better over the years.
    Taylor Swift just proved again that she is one of the best artists of the last decade.
  9. josh4u92
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date. Plain and simple. Iconic. A pop album that can not be messed with.
  10. Akhil_S
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Its not the usual Taylor we knew and the music is very polished but the good thing is she's more confident and her new sound is so fresh unlike stale pop contemporaries.
  11. mmirliani16
    May 21, 2015
    10
    Taylor took a big risk with 1989. And it payed off. As brilliant as her other albums have been, 1989 is Taylor's best work to date. Every song on the record is a stand alone achievement, and we get to hear some of the most mature and heartfelt work she has ever produced. "Blank Space" and "Style" are ingenious pop tunes, "Clean" and "This Love" are beautiful ballads, and "Out of theTaylor took a big risk with 1989. And it payed off. As brilliant as her other albums have been, 1989 is Taylor's best work to date. Every song on the record is a stand alone achievement, and we get to hear some of the most mature and heartfelt work she has ever produced. "Blank Space" and "Style" are ingenious pop tunes, "Clean" and "This Love" are beautiful ballads, and "Out of the Woods" is a strange and remarkable anthem that one would never expect coming from Ms. Swift. 1989 shows growth, depth, experimentation, and will go down as a defining moment in pop culture.… Expand
  12. canoeingrox
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Throughout her short but accomplished career, Swift has shown the world that versatility is her strongest asset. 1989 is further testament to this. No one song feels repetitive or trite - a praiseworthy feat for a pop record. However, the music offered in 1989 is not quite as compelling as it could have been, especially when compared to some of Swift's best works. For instance, 'Out of theThroughout her short but accomplished career, Swift has shown the world that versatility is her strongest asset. 1989 is further testament to this. No one song feels repetitive or trite - a praiseworthy feat for a pop record. However, the music offered in 1989 is not quite as compelling as it could have been, especially when compared to some of Swift's best works. For instance, 'Out of the Woods' never really hits a climax that a song of its sound can. The synth instrumental backing to several songs also has much avenue for expansion, notably for 'Bad Blood' and 'Clean'.

    Nevertheless, there are some gems here, the best songs being 'Welcome to New York', 'Shake It Off', 'Wildest Dreams', and 'This Love'. Thus, while 1989 is a very good album, its unfulfilled potential limits it to a score of 7/10.    … Expand
  13. Arthurmell0
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    As a friend of Swift said: '' It's like four albums were just training for this new '' (1989).

    Highlighting the songs: Blank Space, Out of The Woods, Wildest Dreams, How You Get The Girl, I Know Places, and Clean.
  14. mchlkirk77
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    Red is one of my favorite cd's of all time, and I am a 48 year old man. And, I love Taylor's pure country songs. I did not buy into the initial love of this cd. However, my husband bought it for me, for Christmas, because he knows I am such a big fan. And, after four or five listens, this is also one of my favorite cd's of all time, even though most of it is truly pop. Taylor is aRed is one of my favorite cd's of all time, and I am a 48 year old man. And, I love Taylor's pure country songs. I did not buy into the initial love of this cd. However, my husband bought it for me, for Christmas, because he knows I am such a big fan. And, after four or five listens, this is also one of my favorite cd's of all time, even though most of it is truly pop. Taylor is a truly brilliant song writer, capturing all of the emotions that go with love and break up's and in a fun, sexy, catchy and thoughtful way. I think Taylor Swift is one of the most brilliant song writers of this century and I can't wait to hear more from her.… Expand
  15. MartinR95
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This album is pure pop perfection. From start to finish the melodies click and the lyrics work. I can't think of an other artist that has the same songwriting abilities as Swift, she tell stories with her song and its impossible not to see them.
  16. hamushka52
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    This is a great album. Taylor shows a new side, maturity and a refreshing attitude towards love, all the whilst singing along to catchy and fresh sounding beats
  17. wstennyson
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Tayllor made a great marketing leaving the country music and going to pop music. With the 80s theme, the singer achievement in with melodies and lyrics full of love and indirect.
  18. Giovana
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Taylor Swift is an artist who innovates and grows with each album and in my opinion so far in 1989 has exceeded all expectations and became his best album, both in vocal quality, sound, composition ... I hope she stays that way to let your name growing in market
  19. dukongie
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    1989 is simply one of the best pop albums in recent years. I'm impressed she managed to create a brilliant pop album without sacrificing the quality of her songwriting. I really really love this album and I enjoy listening to it. There's not one really bad song in the album imo although there are a few tracks that I think are weak compared to some songs from her previous albums. My most1989 is simply one of the best pop albums in recent years. I'm impressed she managed to create a brilliant pop album without sacrificing the quality of her songwriting. I really really love this album and I enjoy listening to it. There's not one really bad song in the album imo although there are a few tracks that I think are weak compared to some songs from her previous albums. My most fave track so far is Wildest Dreams. I hope it will become a single.… Expand
  20. MistyCami
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    LOL at the Katy stans rating negatively this album. The critics and the numbers are saying otherwise. This album is AMAZING from beginning to end, this is a purely POP album, a good pop album. These past years, Pop music has became more predictable, but this album isn't it gives you life when you're listening to it, you wake up thinking about 1989 and you go to sleep thinking about 1989.LOL at the Katy stans rating negatively this album. The critics and the numbers are saying otherwise. This album is AMAZING from beginning to end, this is a purely POP album, a good pop album. These past years, Pop music has became more predictable, but this album isn't it gives you life when you're listening to it, you wake up thinking about 1989 and you go to sleep thinking about 1989. Not only Swifties. but casual fans and listeners are really loving this, she's going to make many new fans with this album. The switch genre has make her a better musician. Haters gonna hate I guess...… Expand
  21. valgreen
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    I absolutely loved this album. I was already expecting to be good, but not on this level. This is a pop masterpiece. She not only brings a pop original, that has nothing to do with this mainstream pop out there, she brings ferocity in her work. The lyrics for this album are good, and it gets even better when you realize that this is a pop record and it's not full of **** lyrics. And it'sI absolutely loved this album. I was already expecting to be good, but not on this level. This is a pop masterpiece. She not only brings a pop original, that has nothing to do with this mainstream pop out there, she brings ferocity in her work. The lyrics for this album are good, and it gets even better when you realize that this is a pop record and it's not full of **** lyrics. And it's perfectly produced as well. Her best work ever. Album of the year.

    Best ones: Style, Bad Blood, I Know Places, This Love, You Are In Love and New Romantics.    … Expand
  22. wafihabib
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This is by far some of Swift's best music she's ever released which is shocking since she didn't really appeal to me but I decided to give her "first pop album" a chance since I am very fluid when it comes to music and I must say, I don't regret buying this album.
    This is one of those albums in which I love every single song on it which is quite rare with me. The last time I had an album    This is by far some of Swift's best music she's ever released which is shocking since she didn't really appeal to me but I decided to give her "first pop album" a chance since I am very fluid when it comes to music and I must say, I don't regret buying this album.
    This is one of those albums in which I love every single song on it which is quite rare with me. The last time I had an album with the same effect was with Ariana Grande's debut album 'Yours Truly' back in 2013 so its very nice to have an album that I can listen to without skipping any songs.
    One major thing that appealed to me was how diverse her voice could be, especially in songs such as 'Welcome To New York' where she sounds very similar to Gaga or even 'Wildest Dreams' where she sounds Lana Del Rey-esque.
    Overall, I think this album will change the minds of people like me who used to hate her music. It is a very well-produced album with songs to help anyone through situations in life. Her voice is spectacular and the songs have good meanings and lyrics. I hope this album gets universal acclaim like it deserves.    … Expand
  23. foryouidid
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This album is so good. I was skeptical when I learned Taylor has gone full on pop. I was like I don't think she has what it takes to make a transition successfully but oh my God this album is pure Pop Goodness.
    All songs are really catchy. The Max Martin singles are well produced and has some simple yet clever lyrics. Over-all this is an amazing album that will stand the test the time and    This album is so good. I was skeptical when I learned Taylor has gone full on pop. I was like I don't think she has what it takes to make a transition successfully but oh my God this album is pure Pop Goodness.
    All songs are really catchy. The Max Martin singles are well produced and has some simple yet clever lyrics. Over-all this is an amazing album that will stand the test the time and will be remembered as one of the iconic pop albums of the 21st century.    … Expand
  24. Dasinger32
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Ótimo álbum, foge do pop estilo Katy Perry, Rihanna e outras estrelas pop, tem músicas chicletes, batidas dançantes mas todas com letras realmente bonitas e significativas, ouvir esse cd é como estar em um filme com trilhas sonoras para todas as ocasiões, cada dia Taylor Swift surpreende mais, cada álbum uma evolução. ótima cantora, ótima compositora, ótima intérprete, precisamos de maisÓtimo álbum, foge do pop estilo Katy Perry, Rihanna e outras estrelas pop, tem músicas chicletes, batidas dançantes mas todas com letras realmente bonitas e significativas, ouvir esse cd é como estar em um filme com trilhas sonoras para todas as ocasiões, cada dia Taylor Swift surpreende mais, cada álbum uma evolução. ótima cantora, ótima compositora, ótima intérprete, precisamos de mais Taylor's hoje em dia.… Expand
  25. altoniolemos
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Swift is writing the future of pop music. She is swimming against the current and bringing the golden days of originality in pop music back. '1989' is the coronation of the new queen of pop music.
  26. CassidyAnderson
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    An amazing and enthralling album. I liked all the songs, I think it was the first album of any artist that happened. Production, sound, lyrics, everything is perfect. People should know better that job and enjoy it all, because it is a wondrous album. Has many songs that we can see the moment how this woman is talented, Wildest Dreams, Style, Blank Space are the best for me.
  27. jaysonmolas
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This album is exceptionally different from most pop album today. Comparing to her peers today (not to mention like Miley, Ariana, Katy, etc), her song lyrics are somewhat pretty obvious in here. It's not generic as what most pop hits today rather it's personal, affective and emotional. Shes way better from other pop stars.
  28. BenXu
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Apprehension came along with astonishment when Shake It Off came out, a nearly outrageous deviation from the teenage girl country pop she used to sing. The pop smash, nonetheless, grew on me within several listens. The album is a tour de force as well. It is POP enough, but not generic in the slightest. The iconoclastic T.S.Style lyrics, rife with beautiful paradoxes and oxymorons, remainApprehension came along with astonishment when Shake It Off came out, a nearly outrageous deviation from the teenage girl country pop she used to sing. The pop smash, nonetheless, grew on me within several listens. The album is a tour de force as well. It is POP enough, but not generic in the slightest. The iconoclastic T.S.Style lyrics, rife with beautiful paradoxes and oxymorons, remain one of the most impressive parts in the album along with its resplendent production.

    Cut: Out of the Woods, Shake It Off, Welcome to New York, Blank Space, Style    … Expand
  29. AndyBarnaclei
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    The best! Oh My God!! Of course the best album of 2014!! I LOVE YOU TAYLOR! 13 13 13 FOREVER, and I'm so excited so buy the album in stores!! Kisses from Brazil!
  30. PulkitG
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This new album of Taylor Swift is a big step outside country music which is very well handled. Songs like Blank Spaces, How you get the girl, I know Places are the AWESOMEST. Even the NYC anthem is the one to look out for.

    Lyrically best, sweet emotional, subtle sarcasm and life experiences makes it even more Special. Taylor has done it again.

    PS Taylor Please Come to India For A Concert.
  31. anticore
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Perfect transition from country to pop..

    Songs like Blank Space & I Know Places are extremely wonderful. It's great to see an artist growing in such an excellence like this. Well done Ms. Swift!
  32. electricprince
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Taylor Swift delivers in a big way with her first pure pop effort, giving listeners a taste of pure pop confection with lyrical poetry, an oddity in pop music today. The album isn't Swift's strongest lyrically (see RED) but it certainly is, sonically.
  33. xoraphs
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    De longe, esse é o melhor álbum do ano. Não é a toa que é cogitado pra ser oque vai salvar a industria musical em 2014. Swift novamente surpreende todos com um álbum totalmente pop e inovador. Com sons que remetem aos anos 80, 1989 tem tudo pra ganhar o Grammy de Álbum Do Ano na edição de 2016. Ela vem se superando a cada Era, não tem ninguem que se possa comparar com Taylor Swift.
  34. WandJunior
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Taylor surprised me with this new record, surpassing all expectations she brought wonderful music, and good to hear, unlike the POP world today, Congratulations Taylor, PERFECT ALBUM
  35. Michelyswift13
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has really bringing new and amazing things for fans. With these new tunes and this new way of singing, Taylor excelled and broke all barriers, this pop is totally different and creative!… Expand
  36. an180201
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Everything in this album is perfect. The songs are amazing, the cover of the album is really nice. She has elevated the music back in the 80s and the music now. This is truly one of the best albums I have ever heard.
  37. mostafa8670
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Best Album Of The Year this album was so good i think taylor cant grow in pop genre now i believe that she can do anything i really enjoy this album and i gave her album 10
  38. Shivam_Murari
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Without a doubt, the most anticipated album of the year is 1989. Touted to be Taylor's best work so far, if we put all the albums side by side and judge, we may say, this is the most mature album she has composed. The elements of surprise in terms of lyrics or musical intellect or instruments used are plenty. There are adamant anthems (Shake It Off), selfish transitions (Welcome To NewWithout a doubt, the most anticipated album of the year is 1989. Touted to be Taylor's best work so far, if we put all the albums side by side and judge, we may say, this is the most mature album she has composed. The elements of surprise in terms of lyrics or musical intellect or instruments used are plenty. There are adamant anthems (Shake It Off), selfish transitions (Welcome To New York), soulful Ballads (Wildest Dreams), quirky jokes/taunts (Blank Space), Lyrical masterpieces (Clean), Magical Thrills (I Know Places) and a lot more that this album offers.

    Swift had come of age, seen it all, by the time RED came out, this album shoves off her boy-dependent image and shows bold self dependence. Where "Welcome to New York" is unavoidable, irrational, forgettable and slightly irritating opener, "Blank Space" is a genius. How? I won't spoil it for you, hear a few times and you would find out how comical it ACTUALLY is! "Style" is ultimately catchy and isn't as silly-party as '22' was. "Out Of the Woods"may not be a masterpiece, but it surely it quite a good song to listen to. "All You Had To Do Was Stay" reminds of some of the golden hits of 80s era. "Shake it Off" by this time has hit the ears so many times that it has become a bit avoidable, yet when it comes up on a whole-album-play it reminds of the excitement and journey of 2 months to the date,when the album is in our hands. "I Wish You Would" is a dramatic fast-paced song that at one go reminds of Miley Cyrus songs, but on another go, we discover how it is the old-Swift at heart, slightly boycentric that is. Everyone expected "Bad Blood" to be 'Better Than Revenge' part II, but rather than a stormy guess-the-celebrity song, it is more generalized and 'relatable'. Swift offers her fans a song they could dedicate to their enemies. "Wildest Dreams" is by far the most mature song on the album. It is soulfully absorbing both lyrically and musically. If you have been in a relationship, there is all chances that you would be reminded of the good-times you had had with your counterpart and the times when you were afraid, if this ends, how would you survive. "How You Get The Girl" goes back to Speak Now times (did I hear guitar?),it is funny and a sly guide for the boys to get their girls back. It is silly, yet a fun listen (like Stay Stay Stay from Red), but ultimately forgettable. "This Love" is a genius ballad. No more words, you must just listen to this strongly confessional song written and composed by Swift alone(the only song on the album). "I Know Places", is, sonically, the most different song on the album. It has some intense imagery, could be called as one of the most memorable songs on the album. It takes you to places you might have never been. This may go down in the history. "Clean" is the perfect end, the album could get. It comes directly out of the conscience and has some hardcore intense and 'real' lyrics. All Too Well part II, lyrically because it doesn't narrate a relationship but talks about finally being clean. It also, very truly, says, if you have [finally!!] moved on over some relationship or phase in life, it doesn't mean you don't remember it.

    The deluxe edition songs are more of the party songs, I consider the voice memos as the real jewels there. Buy deluxe version for those voice memos and the catchy pop songs. It is recommended.

    Overall, this is 'one of the' best works of Taylor Swift and she could definitely be proud of it. It has got some of the best songs and makes a smooth track-to-track transitions. It has got some real masterpieces and very few forgettable sounds, making the album, yet another contribution to making the Swift a legend.    … Expand
  39. thamiressss
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Best Pop album of 2014! It's good, fresh, and sound nothing like Taylor Swift have ever done. But at the same time, sound exactly like her. Blank Space, Out Of The Woods and Wildest Dreams are the best ones. Long live Taylor. Haters gonna hate!
  40. Marcosmrts
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    1989 may not be as deep as Speak Now, but is definetely a very consistent album. Her songwritting is in one of the best phases.
    The highlights are: "Blank Space", where she tells a tale using the point of view that the media created; "Style", which comes right after BS, the song starts really calm, but then the album's best chorus starts; " I Know Places", where she tells us the story of    1989 may not be as deep as Speak Now, but is definetely a very consistent album. Her songwritting is in one of the best phases.
    The highlights are: "Blank Space", where she tells a tale using the point of view that the media created; "Style", which comes right after BS, the song starts really calm, but then the album's best chorus starts; " I Know Places", where she tells us the story of people trying to hide, probably from the media, it sounds a lot like her BFF Lorde; "All You Had to do was Stay","I Wish You Would" and "Clean" are Definetely other songs worth listening. Also, the Deluxe Version of the Album is excellent, "Wonderland", "You Are in Love" and "New Romantics" are song that should be on the Standard version.
    Anyway, 1989 is the best mainstream album released this year, and proves that Taylor never disappoint us, even when she completely changes her sonority.    … Expand
  41. MarcoJule
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Taylor had to grow up someday, and this one was the perfect moment, with a totally new sound, nice lyrics, and new style, Taylor shows us her best until now, this album left me speechless.
  42. joyel1992
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    One of the best album I've heard. The country superstar who turned pop in this album proved she's not going to make some trash pop record. 1989 is bold, upbeat and emotional and sounds exactly like her. the best album of the year. Every individual track on the record is perfectly crafted. Must buy, Must listen Album.
  43. Haunted_
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Your faves could never. 10/10 poor everyone.

    Queen of pop and country does it again. You are not ready. So many hymns. Her best bible yet!!!!!!!!!!!
  44. jxsto
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Track-by-track review:
    1. Welcome to New York - 7.5/10
    | 2. Blank Space - 9.5/10 | 3. Style - 8/10 | 4. Out Of The Woods - 9/10 | 5. All You Had to Do Was Stay - 7/10 | 6. Shake It Off - 9.5/10 | 7. I Wish You Would - 6/10 | 8. Bad Blood - 8/10 | 9. Wildest Dreams - 10/10 | 10. How You Get the Girl - 6/10 | 11. This Love - 8/10 | 12. I Know Places - 9/10 | 13. Clean - 9/10    Track-by-track review:
    1. Welcome to New York - 7.5/10
    | 2. Blank Space - 9.5/10
    | 3. Style - 8/10
    | 4. Out Of The Woods - 9/10
    | 5. All You Had to Do Was Stay - 7/10
    | 6. Shake It Off - 9.5/10
    | 7. I Wish You Would - 6/10
    | 8. Bad Blood - 8/10
    | 9. Wildest Dreams - 10/10
    | 10. How You Get the Girl - 6/10
    | 11. This Love - 8/10
    | 12. I Know Places - 9/10
    | 13. Clean - 9/10

    || Bonus tracks:
    14. Wonderland - 8/10
    | 15. You Are In Love - 8.5/10
    | 16. New Romantics - 9/10

    || Highlights: Blank Space, Wildest Dreams, Style, New Romantics |
    | Potential singles: Style, Wildest Dreams, New Romantics, I Know Places, Bad Blood    … Expand
  45. eizt
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    love this album so much, better than girl pop icon lately like lea, katy, selena, miley, and demi... super catchy and really easy to hear... blank space, i know places, styles, and clean are the most fave from this album... love it.. good job taylor.. :)
  46. Jack2175
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    amazing! all tracks are are perfect.this album deserve lots of grammys! Blank space,clean,style,wildest dream & I know places are my faves.
    Track-by-track review: 1. Welcome to New York - 7.5/10 | 2. Blank Space - 9.5/10 | 3. Style - 8/10 | 4. Out Of The Woods - 9/10 | 5. All You Had to Do Was Stay - 7/10 | 6. Shake It Off - 9.5/10 | 7. I Wish You Would - 6/10 | 8. Bad Blood - 8/10 | 9.    amazing! all tracks are are perfect.this album deserve lots of grammys! Blank space,clean,style,wildest dream & I know places are my faves.
    Track-by-track review: 1. Welcome to New York - 7.5/10 | 2. Blank Space - 9.5/10 | 3. Style - 8/10 | 4. Out Of The Woods - 9/10 | 5. All You Had to Do Was Stay - 7/10 | 6. Shake It Off - 9.5/10 | 7. I Wish You Would - 6/10 | 8. Bad Blood - 8/10 | 9. Wildest Dreams - 10/10 | 10. How You Get the Girl - 6/10 | 11. This Love - 8/10 | 12. I Know Places - 9/10 | 13. Clean - 9/10

    || Bonus tracks:
    14. Wonderland - 8/10
    | 15. You Are In Love - 8.5/10
    | 16. New Romantics - 9/10

    || Highlights: Blank Space, Wildest Dreams, Style, New Romantics |
    | Potential singles: Style, Wildest Dreams, New Romantics, I Know Places, Bad Blood    … Expand
  47. James7B
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    A concept album. Great tunes, Awesome lyrics.
    My least favorite songs off this album are "Bad Blood" &"Shake it off" because I think they sound a bit childish.
    But they're just 2 songs. 1989 was the best Pop album of 2014 by far.
  48. Linike
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    An artist shall not be judged on whether he or she switched from a music genre to another, but if such transition was successfully made. That being said, I highly doubt any other artist will be able to produce an album with as much cohesion and truth to its nature like Ms. Swift did to 1989. This is, in my opinion, her best album so far, and also a must-have for every fan of the classicAn artist shall not be judged on whether he or she switched from a music genre to another, but if such transition was successfully made. That being said, I highly doubt any other artist will be able to produce an album with as much cohesion and truth to its nature like Ms. Swift did to 1989. This is, in my opinion, her best album so far, and also a must-have for every fan of the classic pop and artsy country blend. The tracks that truly stand out, in my opinion, are "All You Had To Do Was Stay" and "This Love", but every single track has potential to become a top-notch single.… Expand
  49. Elesh
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Best mainstream album of the year. It proves to show that a pop album can contain depth as well. Once again, Taylor set herself apart from all the other pop stars by creating a juggernaut album that took over the charts ever since its release.
  50. beygoldin
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    I'm really in love with this Taylor's work , he really showed that she is not only Country , and he can do very well in other genres , an album where even the most boring songs are good, an album where no music can be characterized bad, this album does not contain so-called " farofas music " but songs with real lyrics, and prove that Taylor can get along without writing about relationshipsI'm really in love with this Taylor's work , he really showed that she is not only Country , and he can do very well in other genres , an album where even the most boring songs are good, an album where no music can be characterized bad, this album does not contain so-called " farofas music " but songs with real lyrics, and prove that Taylor can get along without writing about relationships ( with the exception of some songs ) . This album can be characterized one of the best of the year , not only for its quality but also for its sales, even in a year where the industry was " problems / difficulties " did very well with sales
    With this unique work in this genre can already say that Taylor was consecrated in Pop royalty
    This album is incredible
    Congratulations    … Expand
  51. henriqueswift
    Jan 10, 2015
    10
    É um ótimo álbum, simplesmente não é enjoativo, desde Welcome To New York até You Are In Love, não é aquele álbum que as 5 primeiras músicas tem potencial para ser smash hit, mas sim aquela que desde a primeira até a última música tem potencial de hit, minhas favoritas são Blank Space e Out Of The Woods, a Taylor realmente mostrou que o lugar dela é no POP
  52. LuizFelipe
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was sincerely impressed with this work of Taylor , she was generous of truth ... songs like " Out Of The Woods " " New Romantics " "Shake It Off" "I Know Places" & " How You Get The Girl" are masterpieces awesome, I advise everyone to hear this "story" wonderful...… Expand
  53. Vitorstenner
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    Her best album yet. By far, the biggest pop album from the 2010's. Proved her amazing capability of understanding the market and undeniably marked our generation stylewise, sonicly and emotionally.
  54. Lener
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    This album is very good have god vocals and have a good songs,Taylory is a very good singer and songwriter and this album is your best album is increble and fantastic!!!Taylor
  55. etjulprou
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    she was awesome in country style , but now she blows my mind in pop , she absolutely brings all the experience she got with country to another level in pop , those who criticize this album and put 0 to 3 are surely Katy Perry's fans ( who is Taylor's enemy ) ( personally both are great singer-writer-composer ) so don't let your allegiance disturb your judgement . she fully became matureshe was awesome in country style , but now she blows my mind in pop , she absolutely brings all the experience she got with country to another level in pop , those who criticize this album and put 0 to 3 are surely Katy Perry's fans ( who is Taylor's enemy ) ( personally both are great singer-writer-composer ) so don't let your allegiance disturb your judgement . she fully became mature vocally on this one , awesome Lyrics , Beats fit with each song , very nice sound mixing and some smooth songs to spiced it , this album deserves a 10 for me considering it is her 1st in this kind of music and how she did it . I love you my eternal teenager , stay as you are !!!… Expand
  56. spongeswift
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    Taylor's 5th album just proves that her music matures as she ages. 1989 was a very sonically cohesive album it all went in one direction unlike Red. It had a fun feeling to it. Like Taylor was done being sad and pumping some fun into her music. Shake It Off was not a great song and it is the only song on the album that really shouldn't be there. The songs that tend to move in the happyTaylor's 5th album just proves that her music matures as she ages. 1989 was a very sonically cohesive album it all went in one direction unlike Red. It had a fun feeling to it. Like Taylor was done being sad and pumping some fun into her music. Shake It Off was not a great song and it is the only song on the album that really shouldn't be there. The songs that tend to move in the happy bubble gum directions are Welcome to New York, How You Get The Girl and New Romantics which yes are very happy/positive songs, but they still are lyricly decent for a field that normally doesn't have lyrically sharp songs. You get more steampunk sounds like Blank Space, Bad Blood, I Know Places, and Wonderland which are very great for a "pop" album. Then 1989 offers a refreshing pop ballad sound with Wildest Dreams, This Love, and You Are In Love aren't to slow they seem like happy ballads which is great. And then we have our mix of all of the sounds with Style, Out Of The Woods, and Clean. 1989 is genius and one of our generation's best pop albums.… Expand
  57. Chlofa
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    I've absolutely adored Taylor's previous albums and her whole country sound so when I heard she was releasing a full pop album I was quite disappointed.
    I bought it anyway, and I've got to say, it's her best album yet, in my opinion. It's been out for four months now and I've lost count of how many times I've listened to it since then. 'New Romantics', 'Blank Space', 'Wildest Dreams' and    I've absolutely adored Taylor's previous albums and her whole country sound so when I heard she was releasing a full pop album I was quite disappointed.
    I bought it anyway, and I've got to say, it's her best album yet, in my opinion. It's been out for four months now and I've lost count of how many times I've listened to it since then. 'New Romantics', 'Blank Space', 'Wildest Dreams' and 'All You Had To Do Was Stay' are the stand out songs for me, but they're all fantastical.
    I'm glad Taylor proved me, and everyone else who doubted the album before release, wrong.    … Expand
  58. iluvsports
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Oh my. This is the greatest album of the year. Taylor Swift has always been great. But 1989 has turned her into a century defining artist. She has got to release another album like this. She is on a roll.
  59. Gabriel2205
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop The queen of pop
  60. ErikaAlbernaz13
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    Este album é perfeito mas não como o Fearless #voltaTaylorSertaneja #cachofã, mas o album incrivel, a melhor musica é this love claro e you are in love, YOU CAN HEAR IT ON THE SILENCEEEE
  61. Fakebytswift
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    Such a powerful album. This is a solid pop album, and Taylor did her best in creating this. Most of the songs has the same ''sequence'' of her last ones, but the melodies, the lyrics and even Taylor changed.

    Welcome to New York 4/10 Blank Space 10/10 Style 9/10 Out of the Woods 8/10 All you had to do was stay 6/10 Shake It Off 7/10 Bad Blood 6/10 Wildest Dreams 9/10    Such a powerful album. This is a solid pop album, and Taylor did her best in creating this. Most of the songs has the same ''sequence'' of her last ones, but the melodies, the lyrics and even Taylor changed.

    Welcome to New York 4/10

    Blank Space 10/10

    Style 9/10

    Out of the Woods 8/10

    All you had to do was stay 6/10

    Shake It Off 7/10

    Bad Blood 6/10

    Wildest Dreams 9/10

    How you get the girl 7/10

    This Love 9/10

    I Know Places 8/10

    Clean 10/10

    Taylor's songs has been doing well in the charts and I hope she gets another Grammy in ''Best Pop Album'' and ''Record of the year''.    … Expand
  62. LudSpark
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    ótimo, Taylor Swift está de parabém esse albúm é realmente incrivel, cheio de canções que fazem você refletir e uma música que mostra como se vingar das pessoas falsas, não tem nenhuma música que eu não goste claro estamos de Taylor Swift então isso já é meio comum
  63. DonovanKoen25
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    I loved this album, from beginning to end, I have probably listened to it a 100 times and will continue to do so, the style and how well balanced this album is amazing, the lyrics are powerful and fun and she just entertains on this album! My favorite tracks are "Out of the woods", "Shake it off", "Wildest Dreams", "New Romantics", "Style" and "Blank space" - I think my entire householdI loved this album, from beginning to end, I have probably listened to it a 100 times and will continue to do so, the style and how well balanced this album is amazing, the lyrics are powerful and fun and she just entertains on this album! My favorite tracks are "Out of the woods", "Shake it off", "Wildest Dreams", "New Romantics", "Style" and "Blank space" - I think my entire household knows every lyric from every song! LOVE this album! !!!… Expand
  64. marcopcordova
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is gold, ehwn you heard at the first time you keeped in love !!!! Es un gran album para ser su primer to mas antigu odel pop hasta lo mas actual. An amazing mix… Expand
  65. Verschiel16
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    1989 is one of the greatest pop albums of the new millennium. It lives in the lifeline of the nostalgic 80's tune with the mix of Swift's personal and lyrically magical songwriting. It is a bright and brilliantly crafted album that puts pop back into the game. Welcome to New York is a great opening for the album, it gives a light and shimmering entrance to the soundtrack. Blank Space and1989 is one of the greatest pop albums of the new millennium. It lives in the lifeline of the nostalgic 80's tune with the mix of Swift's personal and lyrically magical songwriting. It is a bright and brilliantly crafted album that puts pop back into the game. Welcome to New York is a great opening for the album, it gives a light and shimmering entrance to the soundtrack. Blank Space and Shake it Off gives the album it's fire and fuel to stay in the heads of listeners, With Space's lyrical beauty, soft upbeat tunes and a new take on putting experiences in songwriting and Shake's strong sound and message. Style and Wildest Dreams gives a hypnotic side to Swift's unique way of writing. All You Had To Do Was Stay's bright and bratty background gives the album a strong but meaningful approach. But the most important song on the album is one called Clean. It's mellow tune fused with story telling kind of approach gives the most light and life to 1989. It really deserves it explosive sales.… Expand
  66. senormelvo
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    After a whole year of back-to-back radio hits, 1989 is, without a doubt, T-Swift's biggest album EVER. Synth-pop sweetness spread throughout an album, but songs that sound completely different from one another, is what makes 1989 so special. Previously hailed as "Princess of Country Pop", Swift sure surprised an entire industry to how slick and sophisticated her first "official,After a whole year of back-to-back radio hits, 1989 is, without a doubt, T-Swift's biggest album EVER. Synth-pop sweetness spread throughout an album, but songs that sound completely different from one another, is what makes 1989 so special. Previously hailed as "Princess of Country Pop", Swift sure surprised an entire industry to how slick and sophisticated her first "official, documented" pop album turned out to be. Lyrically, the album is toned down, compared to songs from "Speak Now" or "RED", which both feature a set of Swift's lyrically powerful songs to date. But that doesn't make it her worst album she's ever wrote. It's actually the opposite because even though she didn't go full detailed with this album, that doesn't mean this isn't her best in forging an album with actual meaning, depth and a hint of playfulness, like her previous albums. The production was another surprise, considering it was mostly done by Max Martin and Shellback. When Max Martin comes to mind, I automatically think of the dozens of generic pop songs that's ruled the radio but surprisingly, he (and Shellback, Ryan Tedder, etc.) helped Taylor achieved an actual pop album that makes sense to her and her fans, and defy the music industry. 1989 was her way of figuring out what she liked and what she didn't liked. And I'm glad I liked what she liked.

    Some highlights would be: "Style", "Out Of The Woods", "All You Had To Do Was Stay", "This Love", "New Romantics"    … Expand
  67. bhldomper
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    Taylor se ha ido superando con el pasar de los años. Este álbum es un gran ejemplo de como ella ha evolucionado. Mis mas sinceros deseos y éxitos para ella. Adoro su álbum, sus músicas y la forma como ella trasmite los sentimientos cuando lo canta. Es fenomenal ;-)
  68. Aldrin13
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Taylor proved to us that she can reinvent her in all of the matters in her own way. The highlights are "Blank Space" and "Clean". Although some songs are clearly made for the radios (Shake it Off and Bad Blood), the album represents a new direction Pop music can go further than 80's tunes.
  69. GeovannySilva13
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Rainha mesmo gente, resta aceitar! Escreve muito bem, canta com perfeição e ainda tem as melhores performances. Ela se destaca muito entre os artistas atuais.
  70. httpz_gracie
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best albumBest album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014. Best album of 2014.… Expand
  71. jrcristiano
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Os haters choram com esse sucesso estrondoso da Taylor, álbum incrível! Vem grammy, o álbum está cheio de hits, como Blank Space que ficou sete semanas em #1na Hot 100, Bad Blood, Shake It Off esem falar em muitas outras músicas boas que não são singles
  72. andeebambi
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    One of the very few abums around these days that is strong from beginning to end. Taylor succeeded in conjuring a perfect mix of retro and contemporary sounds that leaves a permanent mark thanks to her acclaimed songwriting skills
  73. swiftrections
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    Rainha ! Álbum incrível , excelentes composições sendo que ela tem 100% de participação em todas as suas músicas . O mais impressionante é o modo como ela saiu do country e foi para o pop sem deixar vestígios assim a Taylor se reinventou e foi aclamada pela mídia , a cada dia que se passa me impressiono mas com ela .
  74. Dallasboi1992
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    Taylor Swift takes a risk crossing over from country to pop music and it PAYS OFF. You have hits like Shake It Off, Out of the Woods, and I Know Places on the album that are very smart. However, Taylor has hit a GRAND SLAM in Blank Space. 1989 was one of the best albums of 2014 and deserves every Grammy it is nominated for.
  75. Juca
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns POP femininos dos últimos anos, Taylor é uma grata surpresa, ela mostra versatilidade boas canções e melodias incríveis, Seu POP oitentista é de sacudir!
  76. aaroncardenas13
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    The best work of Taylor Swift congratulations have created an excellent album I feel that it has been one of their best work
    There are several songs that are very good
  77. iamluiz
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    1989 é, de fato, o melhor da Taylor Swift. Suas letras impressionantes e a variada produção fazem dele um dos melhores álbuns pop da década, e, curiosamente, de uma artista recém-saída do country.
  78. NewRomantic
    May 7, 2016
    10
    1989 of Taylor Swift is a revelation. It deserved to win Album of the Year. My favorite song is New Romantics.

    “New Romantics” is a satirical song discussing how “new romantics” view love and life. It addresses the nonchalant and whimsical nature of the way young adults approach love. Notably, Taylor doesn’t segregate herself from these young adults. Her constant use of personal    1989 of Taylor Swift is a revelation. It deserved to win Album of the Year. My favorite song is New Romantics.

    “New Romantics” is a satirical song discussing how “new romantics” view love and life. It addresses the nonchalant and whimsical nature of the way young adults approach love. Notably, Taylor doesn’t segregate herself from these young adults. Her constant use of personal pronouns such as “we” and “I” indicate that she has also embraced this mindset.

    In past albums, Taylor approached love from very extreme stances namely:

    Extremely idealistically i.e. “Love Story”
    A bitter or angry reponse to breakups i.e “Picture to Burn”
    An extremely heartbroken, torn apart stance i.e. “Dear John”

    However, this album introduces Taylor’s new mindset and approach towards love. We see her transition through a breakup and making the discovery that love is not a fairytale, and the chances of a happy ending is very unlikely – so it’s better to live life freely and not take relationships too seriously. Notably, the album begins with “Welcome to New York,” which marks the beginning of her transition, and this song, as the last track on the deluxe edition, indicates how she will be heading into the future – free falling.    … Expand
  79. FionaMarie
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    A flawless album from start to finish, 1989 is a high point in all of pop music. Taylor Swift has outdone herself time and again, and her first foray into pop is no exception. Her vocal abilities have vastly improved since her last album, and Swift uses her new power to its full extent, melding gorgeously with the upbeat, delightful tracks of each song. 1989 will make a Swiftie out of theA flawless album from start to finish, 1989 is a high point in all of pop music. Taylor Swift has outdone herself time and again, and her first foray into pop is no exception. Her vocal abilities have vastly improved since her last album, and Swift uses her new power to its full extent, melding gorgeously with the upbeat, delightful tracks of each song. 1989 will make a Swiftie out of the most pessimistic, jaded listeners!… Expand
  80. gustavoooxzy
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    OMG FANTASTIC ALBUM!!! The lyrics are good, and I absolutely loved this album. My faves are Blank Space, How You Get the Girl, New Romantics and Clean. Congratulations Taylor, i'm a swiftie and this is a pop masterpiece.
  81. hectoorbeteta
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    Such a good pop album, is full of hits and don't use this basic and boring pop sounds. The vocals are almost all on point and every song has perfect words that only Swift can give us in this way. It isn't boring or basic like PRISM by Katy Perry. The best album to show what pop is.
  82. gagaeb12
    Oct 30, 2016
    10
    попса зачем такое слушать зис лав шедевр конечно но меня алеко попросил так что поставлю этому хрюку 10 баллов хоть она и спиздила стайл с шедевральных тру дизастер и джелоус
  83. parkdog123
    Jul 19, 2016
    10
    Deserves 10/10 stars! Absolutely stunning album and it reminds me of Katy Perry's album "PRISM" as it is such a hit album! Her voice really shines in "Wildest Dreams" and " This Love". I really enjoy this album.
  84. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 24, 2017
    10
    POP PERFECTION. One of the best pop albums ever recorded. I love everything about this album.
  85. kaleon
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums of pop music. 1989 Taylor Swift's album has too much to say through her lyrics. I love her music because they transmit lived and real sense compering like others lyrics which are completely childish and repetitive.
  86. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    with her first strictly pop album, i was not disappointed by taylor swift. she had some really strong hooks and catchy instrumentals. her lyrics stayed within the same range she has always had, not exactly shallow but not deep either. she had some really nice songs(wildest dreams) and some stupid ones(shake it off). i get why this made swift the monumental figure she is today
  87. JoaoAlmeida
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    It's a great album, a lot of good compositions. Taylor did a great job on pop music! There's so much lovely songs, great beats and Taylor's voice is angelical. Loved 1989!
  88. lanceconnor07
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Probably one of Ms. Swift's finest works. She just keeps re-defining herself, and this is just a proof of how she manages herself and works. Songs like Clean, Blank Space and I Know Places shows off her unreal songwriting skills. Songs like Bad Blood, Shake It Off and How You Get The Girl, shows how Swift can make an upbeat sound. 1989 grabs music elements from the late 80s and SwiftProbably one of Ms. Swift's finest works. She just keeps re-defining herself, and this is just a proof of how she manages herself and works. Songs like Clean, Blank Space and I Know Places shows off her unreal songwriting skills. Songs like Bad Blood, Shake It Off and How You Get The Girl, shows how Swift can make an upbeat sound. 1989 grabs music elements from the late 80s and Swift served us well. 1989 is an amazing pop album and an amazing comeback for Taylor Swift.… Expand
  89. RK13
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    If there is to be a defined list of album which everyone should listen to before they die- THIS ALBUM WOULD BE AT THE TOP! Many people were sceptical when they heard Shake It Off. Taylor had gone from country to pop. But that is not a bad thing. Beyoncé went from making radio friendly Pop/R&B hits to making a somewhat Alternative/Soul piece of work. Yet everyone still loves her. Shake ItIf there is to be a defined list of album which everyone should listen to before they die- THIS ALBUM WOULD BE AT THE TOP! Many people were sceptical when they heard Shake It Off. Taylor had gone from country to pop. But that is not a bad thing. Beyoncé went from making radio friendly Pop/R&B hits to making a somewhat Alternative/Soul piece of work. Yet everyone still loves her. Shake It Off is such an uplifting and inspiring song in the sense that we must not let bullies get to us. To summarise this album in one word would be reinvention. This shown from the album opener Welcome To New York which is all about starting life in the big city to New Romantics- an anthem to which EVERYONE can embrace themselves. The album itself is timeless, but a particular stand-out track would be Blank Space. It was this track which made the undeniably talented Swift the credential of being the first female artist to replace herself upon the Billboard Hot 100, as well as giving her biggest seller and having the quickest amount of views to 1,000,000,000 for a music video for a female artist (prior to Adele's Hello). The song is all about putting atrocious rumours to bed by feeding them with their own pills. All in all this album is flawless. It is very rare to find a flawless album (which is not Swift's). The last was Gaga's The Fame Monster in 2009, and it has taken 3 years for Dua Lipa to create another flawless album with her debut. TAYLOR WE LOVE YOU!!!… Expand
  90. thiennam
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Taylor did it better than the definition of perfection. 1989 goes on selling 10 million albums worldwide, scoring 5 BB #10 hits including 3 #1 hits and wins 3 grammies, including Album of the year. Definitively a masterpiece of the 21st century!
  91. RyanStan
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Todo el álbum es perfecto, desde la primera hasta la última canción.
    .."Stay Hey, all you had to do was stay Had me in the palm of your hand Then, why'd you had to go and lock me out when I let you in Stay, hey, now you say you want it Back now that it's just too late Well could've been easy All you had to do was stay.."
  92. XavXav
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    Simplemente es un álbum increíble, lleno de buenas canciones con excelentes letras y ritmos. Ademas de ser un espléndido salto al pop por parte de Taylor.
  93. SinnerInSecret
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Although not her best work this album was really good and deserved the successful era it had, her switch to pop music wasn't a disappointment and she took the world by storm. Looking forward for what her next album has in store for us.
  94. abdeneem
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Tayor Swift really did that, this album is so damn good, totally deserved to win Album Of The Year. This is one of the best pop album of all the time. Love You Taylor.
  95. Jmcl4d
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Una atrayente Electrónica hace acto de presencia, como ocurre con otras canciones del disco, en una exquisita producción que da lugar a uno de los mayores cortes Pop, como tal, que podemos disfrutar a lo largo de esta compilación. Su interpretación vocal, interesante a la par que acertada, compagina a la perfección con un instrumental que cobra fuerza, en especial, en el estribillo. LaUna atrayente Electrónica hace acto de presencia, como ocurre con otras canciones del disco, en una exquisita producción que da lugar a uno de los mayores cortes Pop, como tal, que podemos disfrutar a lo largo de esta compilación. Su interpretación vocal, interesante a la par que acertada, compagina a la perfección con un instrumental que cobra fuerza, en especial, en el estribillo. La cantante da la bienvenida a su vida a una persona que, a primeras, ha conquistado su corazón, ofreciéndole (o, más bien, sin consultarle) rellenar su vacío emocional con la escritura de su nombre.… Expand
  96. left99
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Style: Al igual que su sucesora y, quizás de forma predecible (gracias a su título) hace referencia a Harry Styles, mencionándolos a ambos como una pareja que “nunca pasa de moda” y que permanecen en un constante cliché, recuperando y destrozando su relación amorosa de forma constante. Una de las más memorables apuestas del disco y, sin duda alguna, es para mí la joya del mismo. ¡Y quéStyle: Al igual que su sucesora y, quizás de forma predecible (gracias a su título) hace referencia a Harry Styles, mencionándolos a ambos como una pareja que “nunca pasa de moda” y que permanecen en un constante cliché, recuperando y destrozando su relación amorosa de forma constante. Una de las más memorables apuestas del disco y, sin duda alguna, es para mí la joya del mismo. ¡Y qué decir de su puente, en el que, de forma desesperada, la cantante recita en varias ocasiones un precioso “take me home”! Simplemente magnífica.… Expand
  97. Elias55
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Out Of The Woods. Es una auténtica pena que, de forma oficial, haya sido confirmado que no será lanzado de ningún modo como single porque, al menos para mí, se trata de una de las mayores sorpresas que podemos descubrir en “1989”, igual amo el álbum.
  98. Francis74
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Obra maestra. En la ceremonia de este 2015 de los Billboard Music Awards fue cuando, tras tantas expectativas, promoción en las redes sociales e imágenes provisionales publicadas, vio la luz su clip: un trabajo visual futurista con una considerable cantidad de cameos y apariciones varias, entre las que encontramos a Selena Gomez (encarnando a la principal antagonista), Cara Delevingne,Obra maestra. En la ceremonia de este 2015 de los Billboard Music Awards fue cuando, tras tantas expectativas, promoción en las redes sociales e imágenes provisionales publicadas, vio la luz su clip: un trabajo visual futurista con una considerable cantidad de cameos y apariciones varias, entre las que encontramos a Selena Gomez (encarnando a la principal antagonista), Cara Delevingne, Zendaya o Ellie Goulding, en el que la artista y su ejército de luchadoras se preparan y entrenan para, en medio de una Londres en llamas, combatir a sus enemigas. Cabe destacar que dicho vídeo musical consta de un Remix, en el que participa como artista invitado Kendrick Lamar, cuya inclusión es todo un acierto y otorga un acabado aún más interesante al corte en cuestión.… Expand
  99. RollingPark
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Después de haber escuchado el álbum varias veces, puedo decir que entiendo a la perfección el concepto con el que 1989 fue creado. Por cierto, la cifra no está escogida al azar, sino que es el año en el que nació Taylor. La melodía sigue siendo muy importante, y las letras de las canciones siguen contando pequeñas historias con las que te puedes sentir identificado. Pero el sonido esDespués de haber escuchado el álbum varias veces, puedo decir que entiendo a la perfección el concepto con el que 1989 fue creado. Por cierto, la cifra no está escogida al azar, sino que es el año en el que nació Taylor. La melodía sigue siendo muy importante, y las letras de las canciones siguen contando pequeñas historias con las que te puedes sentir identificado. Pero el sonido es diferente, es atemporal. Es un disco muy producido, con mucha base electrónica, pero que sigue sonando a Taylor. De hecho, y a modo de curiosidad, en Wikipedia catalogan el disco como pop, electro pop y new wave.… Expand
  100. ArgentinaPost
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Simplemente, el mejor álbum, del 2014. Nos hallamos ante un elegante y divertido tema Pop Retro que coquetea muy abiertamente con el Funk y con el R&B, cargado de sutileza, y que supone un mensaje para todos aquellos haters de la cantante, perfectamente aplicable a nuestras vidas cotidianas, en las cuales simplemente es preferible apartarnos de lo que no nos aporte nada positivo.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. The Quietus
    Dec 1, 2014
    80
    With 1989 she has succeeded in leveraging the most cordial and familiar of pop music outpourings to something that feels like a statement, a work of note and the sinew of some kind of emotional connective tissue–binding tastemakers, rock critics, guys I work with and my 12 year old cousin; irrevocably and unexpectedly.
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Nov 6, 2014
    60
    What stands out more than the production is how consistently solid the album is, and how effective the lyrics and songwriting.
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  3. The 405
    Nov 6, 2014
    60
    1989 is full of cliches, but the truth is that we wouldn't expect them to not be present anyway.
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