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Midnights
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 3039 Ratings

  • Summary: The 10th full-length studio release for singer-songwriter Tayor Swift features a guest appearance from Lana Del Rey and was produced with Jack Antonoff.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 20, 2022
    100
    The subtle melodies of Midnights take time to sink their claws in. But Swift’s feline vocal stealth and assured lyrical control ensures she keeps your attention.
  2. Variety
    Oct 24, 2022
    93
    “Midnights” doesn’t venture as far into other fields as some of her more openly ambitious albums have. This seems like a feature, not a flaw, even if “Folklore” and “Evermore” still feel like her masterpieces to date. The new album benefits from its relative modesty, length-wise and streamlining-wise. ... She’s able to maintain a tighter focus on alternately dark and light nights of the soul, in matters of love, redemption and minor vengeance.
  3. Spin
    Oct 21, 2022
    90
    It’s an album of expertly crafted dark-pop confessions with flecks of glitter and aspiration — a purposefully fitful project mimicking her racing thoughts. The high-gloss pop production marks Midnights as a sullen sister to Lover, her honey-dipped 2019 effort, rather than a successor to 2020’s heartstrung Folklore and Evermore.
  4. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 20, 2022
    80
    Midnights represents Swift at a turning point. I am not sure if it is the sign of a curtain falling on her imperial phase or a new pop dawn.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 24, 2022
    80
    Despite beats, synths and a signature “old Taylor” shout (“Nice!”), this is a return to pop that’s content to remain relatively subdued. In this smudged, low-lit headspace, Swift’s perspectives carousel round like a zoetrope.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Oct 20, 2022
    78
    Swift’s lyrics can still cut like glass or cast a spell. No matter what era she’s in, it’s the stories—more than anything else—that will always work the hardest. That’s why Taylor Swift is pop royalty. When she tells you she’s a mastermind, believe her.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 23, 2022
    48
    For lack of a better word, it’s dull. The subtext of this record is rich for those firmly invested in Swift’s personal narratives but, perhaps for the first time, outright irrelevant for anyone else.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,081 out of 1402
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 1402
  3. Negative: 233 out of 1402
  1. BJRuidra
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    El álbum es bastante bueno, pero cuando llegas a Karma se convierte en uno de los mejores álbumes creados por Taylor swift, por algo fueEl álbum es bastante bueno, pero cuando llegas a Karma se convierte en uno de los mejores álbumes creados por Taylor swift, por algo fue llamada la industria musical… Expand
  2. caroliinatos
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    She has done it again. Taylor Swift can do no wrong. This is why so many fade but she’s still here.
  4. Sky16
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    She’s done it again!!! Album of the year!!! So many emotions sadness, love, revenge just amazing!!!
  5. vaniarusso
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Midnights is, without a doubt, one of the best albums Taylor has even written. How she tells her story and still makes the listener relate toMidnights is, without a doubt, one of the best albums Taylor has even written. How she tells her story and still makes the listener relate to it in a way that only she can do is impeccable. Every song is lyrically appealing and profound. She's opening herself in a way she has never done before and it's beautiful.… Expand
  6. reut
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    taylor returns to pop the way only she knows how to! this album has some of her best work, both lyric and production wise.
  7. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    7
    Some strong songs but it felt slightly off theme at points - almost as if they were pushing the 'Midnights' narrative for unity. Some tracksSome strong songs but it felt slightly off theme at points - almost as if they were pushing the 'Midnights' narrative for unity. Some tracks were throwaway, others were good. Not sure about its longevity, we'll have to wait and see!… Expand
  8. Vilmarfelipe
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Esperava mais. Não impressionou. Muito barulho pra nada, sonoridade a mesma.

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