Red (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
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  1. Jzwimmer
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    My only critique of this record is that the production on *some* of the older songs seems a little too reverb-soaked. However, this is a PERFECT album otherwise. The new “from the vault” songs are absolutely fantastic!! “Better Man” and “Nothing New” and “I Bet You Think About Me” are as good as any songs she has ever written. The inclusion of Phoebe Bridgers on “Nothing New” is a reallyMy only critique of this record is that the production on *some* of the older songs seems a little too reverb-soaked. However, this is a PERFECT album otherwise. The new “from the vault” songs are absolutely fantastic!! “Better Man” and “Nothing New” and “I Bet You Think About Me” are as good as any songs she has ever written. The inclusion of Phoebe Bridgers on “Nothing New” is a really wonderful decision because it helps the themes of the song hit even harder (the relevance of artists throughout time). “Better Man” is a poignant and powerful anthem for anyone who has ever fallen in love with someone who wasn’t right for them, or someone who wasn’t healthy for them.

    “I Bet You Think About Me” is an outstanding and earnest display from country Taylor. Chris Stapleton’s harmonies add a gorgeous layer of warmth to Taylor’s main vocal melodies and the song has a ton of heart and longing. “Message In A Bottle” feels like one of Taylor’s first-ever steps into full pop music and it has a delightfully light and upbeat energy, while still retaining a core of genuine emotional resonance. It’s a hint at the pop greatness that would come with 1989.

    “Forever Winter” has some beautiful horn lines and gorgeously expressive vocals from Swift. Ed Sheeran and Swift craft some stunningly sweet vocal harmonies on “Run,” while Swift’s version of “Babe” proves that it should have been her own song all along. And then there’s the behemoth “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” a true masterwork of a song (it’s really more of a short story or an emotive tone poem) which further cements Swift’s place in the very top echelon of popular songwriters. The song is like a heartbreaking novel packed into the framework of a long, meandering path of dreamy pop music. The gentle guitars twist around Swift’s voice and lyrics like a steady stream of water, showcasing her confessional lyricism and making a case for Swift as being one of the all-time greatest storytellers in music. Its passion and artistry are raw and timeless.

    This version of Red seems to be more self-aware, somehow pulling all the disparate influences present on the record together in a way which highlights the versatility and greatness of the one and only Taylor Swift. Highly recommend this album!!! :)    … Expand
  2. avr50
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This version of Red is sharper, grander and more intriguing somehow that the original. Even if it is almost ten years old, the songs of this album (as well as in Fearless) don't loose any steam by the pass of time. Also, it was worth the wait for the 10 minute version of all to well, which is, unsurprisingly, the best song on the album.
  3. Fernanmaxi
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    OMG! The album is really good, a touch of fresh air to the old RED (2012), the slight changes made old songs sound totally new and the songs from the vault are beautiful, thanks to the re-recordings we can notice the maturation of Taylor's voice, in this case prioritizing his own style and voice over the instrumental and forcing his voice as in the past RED.
  4. GabrielIgnacio
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    the way that she is an icon, she is a legend and she is the moment, now come on now
  5. utkarshbansal
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    It was already one of her best pre-folklore albums. The 10 minute all too well is
  6. punchkano
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    อัลบั้มอัดมาอย่างจุใจ 30 แทร็ค ในเวอร์ชั่นไวนิลจัดมาถึง 4LP จุกๆ จึงไม่แปลกที่แต่ละท่านก็จะมีเพลงโปรดที่โดนใจตนเองไม่เพลงใดก็เพลงหนึ่งถ้าชอบหน่อยก็อาจมีหลายเพลง ถ้าคลั่งไคล้มากก็ชอบหมดหรือเกือบหมด เพลงเดิม 16+3+1 เพลง นั้นลงตัวมากๆอยู่แล้ว ภาพรวมของเพลงกลุ่ม unreleased /from the vault ทั้ง 1+9 แทร็คนั้นก็อยู่ในระดับที่สุดแบบคัดมาแล้วเช่นกัน สำหรับเนื้อหาเพลง มีรสชาติหลากหลายไม่จำเจอัลบั้มอัดมาอย่างจุใจ 30 แทร็ค ในเวอร์ชั่นไวนิลจัดมาถึง 4LP จุกๆ จึงไม่แปลกที่แต่ละท่านก็จะมีเพลงโปรดที่โดนใจตนเองไม่เพลงใดก็เพลงหนึ่งถ้าชอบหน่อยก็อาจมีหลายเพลง ถ้าคลั่งไคล้มากก็ชอบหมดหรือเกือบหมด เพลงเดิม 16+3+1 เพลง นั้นลงตัวมากๆอยู่แล้ว ภาพรวมของเพลงกลุ่ม unreleased /from the vault ทั้ง 1+9 แทร็คนั้นก็อยู่ในระดับที่สุดแบบคัดมาแล้วเช่นกัน สำหรับเนื้อหาเพลง มีรสชาติหลากหลายไม่จำเจ สามารถกล่อมให้ฟังรวดเดียวจบได้แม้รันไทม์จะยาวกว่า 2 ชั่วโมงประหนึ่งดูหนังเรื่องยาว 1 เรื่องก็ตาม แม้เนื้อหาอาจไม่ได้เติบโตหรือ mature เท่ากับงานในอัลบั้มหลังๆ แต่การ re-record ด้วยเสียงของเธอในเวอร์ชั่นปัจจุบันที่เป็นผู้ใหญ่ขึ้น สุขุมขึ้น ส่งให้บางเพลงทรงพลังและดูดีขึ้นแบบไม่คาดคิด แต่กับบางเพลงเช่นเพลงอัพบีทที่ต้องการ energy ที่สูง หรือเพลงที่เคยทำไว้ได้ดีมากกลับเนือยและดรอปลงไปบ้าง ประหนึ่งปรับสมดุลให้อัลบั้มมีบาร์ของอารมณ์ความรู้สึกในแต่ละแทร็คต่อเนื่องแทร็คไล่เรียงกัน ไม่โดดไปหรือด้อยไปในแต่ละกราฟเวลา จากนี้คงต้องจับตามองกันต่อว่าเธอจะ re-record อัลบั้มไหนเป็นอัลบั้มถัดไปจากกลุ่ม Taylor Swift 2006, Speak Now, 1989 หรือ reputation และการโปรโมทงานชุดนี้ที่โหมออกสื่อมากกว่ายุค folklore, evermore และ Fearless (Taylor’s Version) สาม era รวมกันเสียอีก บ่งชี้ว่าเธอตั้งใจเป็นอย่างมากกับการสร้างมันขึ้นมาใหม่กับมืออีกครั้ง และความพยายามนี้กำลังผลิผลงดงามอย่างมากทั้งในแง่กระแสตอบรับเชิงพาณิชย์และคำวิจารณ์ รอลุ้นยอดขาย อันดับบทชาร์ตและรางวัลต่าง ๆ ได้เลย… Expand
  7. brunolemon04
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This new version is so much better and a lot of the songs are improved, i loved this album.
  8. blowithand
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    The great album is getting better!! Can't wait to see what Taylor will do with the next re-recording.
  9. toronja
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece as always omg we love a Queen who knows how to end with the monopatín asiesza
  10. danilosilva
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    A Taylor consegue, mais uma vez, a proeza de melhorar aquilo que as pessoas já consideram bom demais. Red (Taylor’s Version) é uma obra de arte, todas as músicas “from the vault” são maravilhosas (não sei como ela teve coragem de deixar de fora da tracklist). E nem vou comentar sobre “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) porque é só ouvir essa amostra da mais pura arte para entender aA Taylor consegue, mais uma vez, a proeza de melhorar aquilo que as pessoas já consideram bom demais. Red (Taylor’s Version) é uma obra de arte, todas as músicas “from the vault” são maravilhosas (não sei como ela teve coragem de deixar de fora da tracklist). E nem vou comentar sobre “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) porque é só ouvir essa amostra da mais pura arte para entender a grandiosamente. Enfim, Taylor Swift artista do século!… Expand
  11. haileyoliveira
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Brilliant improvement on the original album, adding masterpieces like "Nothing New" and the ten minute version of "All Too Well," which infamously incompetent former CEO Scott Borchetta didn't allow on the original album. Red (Taylor's Version) is not only Swift reclaiming control of her masters but also her artistic integrity and career that was tarnished by misogynist tabloids and bitterBrilliant improvement on the original album, adding masterpieces like "Nothing New" and the ten minute version of "All Too Well," which infamously incompetent former CEO Scott Borchetta didn't allow on the original album. Red (Taylor's Version) is not only Swift reclaiming control of her masters but also her artistic integrity and career that was tarnished by misogynist tabloids and bitter critics.… Expand
  12. RK13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This re-recording is a true testament to the timelessness of the Red album. All of the tracks sound so current and the Vault tracks are simply outstanding! The 10 Minute Version of All Too Well is one of those songs where although it is long you don't want it to end and you don't realise that you've spent ten minutes listening to one song. And like Fearless, the maturity in Taylor's voice gives a different listening experience to the 2012 version. My favourites are Sad, Beautiful, Tragic (Taylor's Version), The Moment I Knew (Taylor's Version), Run (Taylor's Version) and All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version). This is honestly the best album of 2021!… Expand
  13. segovi20
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    My impression about Red just increased with Tay Version, loved it, improved in many ways even though it's long
  14. josrob
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This album not only encapsulates the feelings of a person and love experiences but the level of artistry that Taylor has. I will love her art forever. This album is a treasure in music.
  15. juan73940
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    it's definitely much better now, she gave all too well another meaning after all these years, her matured voice fits every song very well, i loved it
  16. MadaraAbey
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Red 2012 is Taylor's original critic's darling so I had very high expectations for the Red Taylor's Version. Somehow she exceeded all of my impossibly high expectations. Almost all the songs are clearly improved. A couple are on par with the original. The 10 min All too well is just absolute perfection. Gave me an out of body experience.
  17. checoberenjena
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    RED aged like a good wine, the original work was already something cohesive and magnificent but this reissue with new songs and the mature voice of Miss Swift make it a journey unbridled by various feelings that surround love, only she could make the album of the year with a re-recorded album.
  18. bookwiangchan
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    The old Red was already a masterpiece, but this Taylor's Version is even beyond.
  19. Shadesofslaylor
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    My favourite album just got a whole lot better. She found ways to improve this masterpiece, I didn't even think that was possible.
  20. lyante
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album. I’m so happy she finally got the chance to re-record it. Can’t wait for speak now tv.… Expand
  21. Thiagolana
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Ela entregou tudo, ALL too Well 10 minutos é tudo que eu precisava e por mim poderia durar mais 10
  22. Cornacchione
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Hearing this album again after years of its official release brings me so many memories and good feelings, and now even more with the release of so many masterpieces that should never have been left out of the album. Thanks for that, Taylor!
  23. Arrener
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Um dos maiores da carreira, repaginado e perfeito, mais clean, bem re-aranjado e notalgico
  24. SWIFTBUCXS
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Swift strikes brilliance once again with an album that was already amazing back in 2012. Somehow she was able to make it even better.
  25. Thecelo
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Incrível! A Taylor sem dúvidas é a maior artista viva deste planeta.
    THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
  26. W3wo
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Artisima de inicio a fin, nada nuevo en la industria musical trayendonos tremendas biblias.
  27. daniel5_
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Eu te amo taylor, obrigado por sempre servir tudo, nunca poderei colocar em palavras meu amor por vc
  28. iamachmad
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is such a fast grower once you take it all in calmly. At first, it can be overwhelming. There are 21 tracks and by the end, for me upon first listen, songs blurred together, becoming monotonous, but that is a very wrong impression of what the album is like. My advice is to take the time to listen to and appreciate each song individually.… Expand
  29. lenilsondias
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift revisita o seu 4° álbum de estúdio responsável pela sua transição de gênero musical. Responsável por carregar o título de álbum mais bem avaliado pela crítica e amado pela seus fãs, Red Taylo's Version é composto por 30 faixas incluindo a queridinha e aguardada ATW 10 minutos.
  30. KirangopalS
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    ATW10 is everything my god!.. Yet another masterpiece. **** you Jake Gyllenhaal.
  31. galderpg
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Just as perfect as the original version of Red. Nothing New is amazing. The Vault is far better than Fearless TV.
  32. manningn15
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor has done it again; taking her original album and improving upon it with her maturer, stronger, and cleaner vocals and the addition of new songs. Taylor's vocals are outstanding, I'll say it again that she has really improved vocally since her beginning having much stronger and cleaner vocals nowadays but her deliveries have always been flawless been perfect at conveying emotions andTaylor has done it again; taking her original album and improving upon it with her maturer, stronger, and cleaner vocals and the addition of new songs. Taylor's vocals are outstanding, I'll say it again that she has really improved vocally since her beginning having much stronger and cleaner vocals nowadays but her deliveries have always been flawless been perfect at conveying emotions and this album is no exception. The "from the Vault" songs are all very well written and my favorites are Message in a Bottle, All Too Well" (10 minute version), Forever Winter, Nothing New, and Better Man but I honestly love them all. The production is excellent; very crisp and clean. Also the message from Taylor on the Apple Music version was cool and sweet. Another A+ album from Taylor Swift and one of my favorite albums of the year.… Expand
  33. Mimicu2-
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    This new version is even more incredible than the original. The addition of never heard songs with the same excellent quality as the first ones makes it feel like a whole new album. Her voice is more powerful now so every single song feels more complete and what can I say about the star "All too well"? Better than expected, it feels so personal and raw, like reading her diary.
  34. domskicute24
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    It was literally an upgrade from her previous version. All the hype, promos and expectations are worth the wait, and even exceeded because of Taylor's strong vocals and songwriting. I love all the vault tracks, it's like I time travelled from way back when the album was first released. I'm so happy that I get to experience this era once again, now in a more powerful and relevant approach.
  35. hieubqt1711
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    It's #RED season. #REDTaylorsVersion I love All Too Well 10 minutes version and the added parts are not unnecessary at all. They add so much to the song and give me the emotion I've always anticipated when hearing the song.
  36. Fred22
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    As in Fearless (Taylor's version), Taylor's vocal growth and increased awareness of who she is and what she can do, gave her old songs a new life. They're even better of the original ones!
    Plus, the new tracks fits perfectly the album style and concept.
    Special mention to All too well (10 mins version), the emotional climax of the entire album.
  37. marrkus
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much things to say about this album but gorgeous, fantastic and little sad (at least for someone who just broke up)… Expand
  38. JuanManuel_1989
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    no puedo explicar lo maravilloso que es escuchar este álbum tan maravilloso, lloro de emoción
  39. NolanLundgaard
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Red (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift: 9.64

    State of Grace: 1 (Original: 1 :), Acoustic: 0.75) Red: 1 :) Treacherous: 1 I Knew You Were Trouble: 1 :) All Too Well: 1! (Original: 1! :), 10 Minute Version: 1! :)) 22: 1 :) I Almost Do: 1! :) We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 1 :) Stay Stay Stay: 1 :) The Last Time: 1 :) Holy Ground: 1 :) Sad Beautiful Tragic: 0.75 The    Red (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift: 9.64

    State of Grace: 1 (Original: 1 :), Acoustic: 0.75)
    Red: 1 :)
    Treacherous: 1
    I Knew You Were Trouble: 1 :)
    All Too Well: 1! (Original: 1! :), 10 Minute Version: 1! :))
    22: 1 :)
    I Almost Do: 1! :)
    We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: 1 :)
    Stay Stay Stay: 1 :)
    The Last Time: 1 :)
    Holy Ground: 1 :)
    Sad Beautiful Tragic: 0.75
    The Lucky One: 1 :)
    Everything Has Changed: 1 :)
    Starlight: 1 :)
    Begin Again: 1 :)
    The Moment I Knew: 1! :)
    Come Back...Be Here: 1 :)
    Girl At Home: 1 :)
    Ronan: 1!
    Better Man: 1!
    Nothing New: 1
    Babe: 1 :)
    Message In A Bottle: 1 :)
    I Bet You Think About Me: 1 :)
    Forever Winter: 1 :)
    Run: 0.75
    The Very First Night: 1 :)

    27.5/28 ~ .982 -> 9.64

    I am just so blown away by Red (Taylor’s Version). If you thought Fearless (Taylor’s Version) was good, buckle up because something about Red TV is even more magical. Not only are the re-recordings all splendid, all of the vault songs are also so good. With Fearless, maybe a couple seemed a bit out of place but in Red they all fit in, since Red was already a mix of calmer acoustic songs (Sad Beautiful Tragic) and hyper synth-heavy tracks (22). Like in Fearless TV, Taylor Swift’s songs are taken to the next level and all of them are improvements (some exceedingly so) over their predecessors. Even though most of the songs featured here are nine years old, they still retain the punch that they had back at the initial release. Some songs I was able to appreciate more this time around, especially due to the substantial improvements made across the board. I think the thing that most stood out to me was the improved mixing of the album. The whole thing felt more balanced and even the distorted synths or guitars felt more natural than they did back in the original album.

    Due to the character limit I have to omit my song-by-song commentary, which is infuriating because I have a lot to say about each track.

    Overall, I can confidently say that Red (Taylor’s Version) is her best work (so far, we’ve still got several Taylor’s Versions to go). She takes an album that was already really good and just pushes it to 11. I’m not sure how she did it, but even some of the songs that I wasn’t crazy about the first time around made deep impressions on me in this version. The newly released songs are all powerful, poppy, and totally Taylor, and it blows my mind that these didn’t make the original cut of the album. Regardless of why they didn’t, I am so glad that I am able to enjoy them now. Fans of the original will love this re-release as it is everything the original was and more. I also encourage everyone who loves music to listen to Red Taylor's Version because it truly is a work of art and one of the very best albums I have reviewed. I cannot wait for more Taylor's Versions to come out, but until then Fearless and Red were both knockouts. Highlights: State Of Grace, Red, Treacherous, I Knew You Were Trouble, All Too Well (Both), 22, I Almost Do, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Stay Stay Stay, The Last Time, Holy Ground, The Lucky One, Everything Has Changed, Starlight, Begin Again, The Moment I Knew, Come Back...Be Here, Girl At Home, Ronan, Better Man, Nothing New, Babe, Message In A Bottle, I Bet You Think About Me, Forever Winter, and The Very First Night (just go listen to the whole album).    … Expand
  40. Bryanandradev
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    No skips, literally a genius. Amazing. Brilliant. F you Jake Gyllenhaal. But thanks tho. Without you we wouldn’t have this album.
  41. JustElf
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Новые песни делают этот альбом ещё лучше.
  42. ewhite
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Simply marvellous from the very first melody. The roller coaster of emotions is perfectly captured in every song. The quintessential autumn album.
  43. Diego_Galindo
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    RED (Taylor's Version) é uma obra prima! Ao renovar suas produções, Taylor Swift consegue superar o original em vários aspectos.
    Ao enriquecer músicas já conhecidas, novas com produções assinadas por Elvira, Shellback e os já conhecidos, Jack Antonoff e Aaron Dessner, é possível perceber o quanto "Red", "The Moment I Knew" , 22" e pasmem, "Girl At Home" — essa que sofreu uma mudança    RED (Taylor's Version) é uma obra prima! Ao renovar suas produções, Taylor Swift consegue superar o original em vários aspectos.
    Ao enriquecer músicas já conhecidas, novas com produções assinadas por Elvira, Shellback e os já conhecidos, Jack Antonoff e Aaron Dessner, é possível perceber o quanto "Red", "The Moment I Knew" , 22" e pasmem, "Girl At Home" — essa que sofreu uma mudança enorme nas mãos de Elvira, virando agora uma faixa pop (que é bem melhor que a orignal) — foram aprimoradas, não só elas, mas o álbum como um todo.
    Além de sua voz angelical, Swift ainda arrisca 9 faixas "From The Vault" que são um prato cheio! "Better Man" e "Babe" finalmente ganharam suas versões solo, assim como a mais pedida dos fãs, "All Too Well (Ten Minute Version)". A aguarda produção, tem Jack Antonoff encarregado de repaginar o clássico da discografia, papel esse que desempenha com maestria. A versão de 10 minutos é cheia de subcamadas de áudio, além da canetada render grandes momentos de choque quanto atitude de Jake. "He said it's supposed to be fun turning 21".
    Outro grande destaque do cofre do "RED" é "The Very First Night", um popzão bem gostoso como muitos pop fãs pediram e assim. cumprindo a proposta de ser um álbum pop-country.
    Ademais, "RED (Taylor's Version)" é o grandioso encontro de qualidade e quantidade, as 30 músicas passam como um estalar de dedos. Um álbum para ouvir as músicas diversas vezes.    … Expand
  44. VisenEvans
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Apenas um lembrete amigável de que eu jamais teria pensado que era possível voltar e refazer meu trabalho anterior, descobrindo artes perdidas e jóias esquecidas ao longo do caminho, se vocês não tivessem me encorajado. ‘Red’ está perto de ser meu de novo, mas sempre foi nosso.” - Taylor… Expand
  45. alexander0231
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    never did i think the pivotal album in taylor’s career could get even BETTER, i cried so much to this. many of the songs moves me so much :,)
  46. Jeffwith2fs
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Her mature voice made the album 100000x times better than already was. As her fans says she's really the music industry...
  47. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    It's a rerecording so it's as good as Red was. But she made Girl At Home worse. Too bad, it could have been perfect.
  48. burakxcx
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    He calls me up and he's like, "I still love you" and I'm like, "I’m sorry busy listening to Red (Taylor’s Version) and we are never getting back together, like, ever".
  49. reut
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    making her classic album feel different but even better, and combining nostalgia with brand newness in the best way.
  50. z4ynfancy
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    COULDN'T BE MORE PERFECT! If RED was already a masterpiece, this, with the improved vocals, new productions and the vault songs, it´s even more than great. What she's doing is so symbollic and it could be a big movement for the artists in the music industry in order to they own their own music.
  51. brunalav
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    esse é o álbum da minha vida! me sinto agraciada por viver na mesma época que taylor swift e poder sentir coisas através da sua música.
  52. TranMinh
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    this album broke me inside.
    i have never cried to a song before but Ronan did that to me.
    everything on this body of work is better than the original version like a lot.
    this version is how Red really sounds like. i love this album.
  53. HarryChau
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This new version of Red is amazing with Taylor's mature voice, tender but also stronger. With this new version, Red is on a whole new level to be the best autumn album of all time.
  54. FcoCruzDA
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remember it. Está regrabación es lo que necesitamos para poder cerrar el 2021 con broche de oro … Expand
  55. aldredmns13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This is me reviving the memories from past, Album of the decade for a reason. Taylor's favorite album!!
  56. joshuascw
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    All Too Well (10 minutes version) is the best thing that ever happen in this album and this song is definitely going to win Grammy Song Of The Year if she would submit the song for 2023 grammy.
  57. Borixon
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This version is beyond my understanding! Taylor's vocals are out of this world and the production and mixing of Red TV are extraordinary! Songs, I didn't like before, are now my favourites! The "From The Vault" songs are pure masterpieces! And on top of that, All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) doesn't feel like it's 10 minutes long and with every next listen, I feel like it shortens itself. It's impressive what Taylor has done to this album and I can gladly say, that it finally sounds like what Taylor could have imagined back in 2011/2012. And lastly, I feel like Red was supposed to sound more pop-ish back then and now it does, finally on Taylor's terms, not BMR's ones.… Expand
  58. Yomna
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Simply a smash and I'm OBSESSED! All too Well 10 minute version destroyed me.
  59. KikiSwiftie
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing album. It's so much better than the stolen version, it's even sadder (I honestly don't even know how's that possible) and All Too Well (10 Minute Version) has got to be the best song she's ever written.
  60. tsermi
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Her best recente job, so proud of how she handled it to make it even better!
  61. basicspice
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Everything the original deserved to be and more. So clean and shows growth in the vault tracks.
  62. cranesinthesky
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    mais uma vez mostrando ser a maior artista viva, acima dela apenas deus e o helicóptero da policia.
  63. gibibikow
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    After months of waiting we've been once again blessed by Miss Swift and her ability to transform feelings into songs. All Too Well ten minute version is what we all wanted yet we didn't know how amazing it would be. Nothing new is an instant favorite for me. I'm loving this album more than I can express with my words
  64. 145
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    I love the vault tracks forever winter and the very first night; all too well finally getting the recognition it deserves. The truth is this album is so aesthetic, autumnal and well written that it just never gets old.
  65. Dalanlantu
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor is the music industry. She continuously producing the most beautiful songs of the whole music field. I will always love her music till the day I died.
  66. Manuel1234
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This album is the definition of art, simply a timeless work of Miss Swift, it is album was improved and the production is superior, she deserves acclaim and more
  67. Rault
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Es increíble lo. Que taylor swift puede hacer con un álbum que ya todos conocían, me parece impensable que hasta hoy 9 años después escuchemos la versión completa de all to well y las canciones del baúl
  68. Pez050603
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    That’s the best masterpiece in the world, it’s an album perfect, really Taylor knows how all I needed
  69. Styletoowell
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente a maior artista de todos os tempos, ela conseguiu melhorar as antigas e trazer novas músicas perfeitas. O mundo te ama… Expand
  70. adrnplls
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This album is the best one that I’ve heard this year! I just love how Taylor is able make Red better and its quality is also superb! The lyrics of each song is perfectly written and I couldn’t ask for more. Taylor once again showed us how talented she is and how she cares about her own craft. Thank you for this legendary album, Taylor!
  71. Chastiefol
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    It’s very surprising for me cause… I’m Swiftie and you might be thinking right now “well how the hell the re recording of a classic fan favorite album could surprise him”. And the answer is that yeah, I'm Swiftie but RED always was my less favorite, for the reason I always thought that has many skips, I only liked Holy Ground (one of my favorites in general), State of Grace, Begin Again,It’s very surprising for me cause… I’m Swiftie and you might be thinking right now “well how the hell the re recording of a classic fan favorite album could surprise him”. And the answer is that yeah, I'm Swiftie but RED always was my less favorite, for the reason I always thought that has many skips, I only liked Holy Ground (one of my favorites in general), State of Grace, Begin Again, 22, and the masterpiece All Too Well, the rest were for me SKIPS for real. But now with the new version, the version Taylor owns once for all and with her musically mature after works like folklore, as Rolling Stone said “Makes a classic even better” and I could not agree more. Now the Taylor’s Version has cleaned and perfectionist the bad things I saw on RED. Thanks Taylor for given to us a better version of something that was actually good.… Expand
  72. coreywayne
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album got even better! Can’t believe how amazing it is! All Too Well Ten Minute Version is a masterpiece!… Expand
  73. Roxana1009
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    It was amazing and exceeded my expectations. It was similar to the original but had a different light to it as well.
  74. yuviiir
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    The best album I've heard this year.

    In '22', Taylor Swift sings, "Happy, free confused and lonely in the best way", this perfectly captures how this album made me feel upon first listen, and somehow, the songs just keep getting better after each listen. As a huge fan of the original version from 2012, I can whole-heartedly say, this version made me fall more in love. It tells a deeper    The best album I've heard this year.

    In '22', Taylor Swift sings, "Happy, free confused and lonely in the best way", this perfectly captures how this album made me feel upon first listen, and somehow, the songs just keep getting better after each listen.

    As a huge fan of the original version from 2012, I can whole-heartedly say, this version made me fall more in love. It tells a deeper story with more matured and crisper vocals.

    This album is a must listen.    … Expand
  75. Hassine
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Brilliant!! The new versions are a real pleasure and compared to tbe ones on fearless, she went out of her ways and even changed the production of some. A bold choice specifically for songs that we have lived and enjoyed for 9 years now. The vault tracks add to the poetically brilliant
    storytelling
  76. ElizaC
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! And I’m glad Taylor owns this masterpiece now. I’m looking forward to the rest of her journey.
  77. princetswift
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    taylor swift is the music industry and we love it.


    ps: jake is now crying on the ground
  78. Matheusroberto
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Red album was already phenomenal and timeless, but its re-recording transcended perfection. This is definitely album of the year.… Expand
  79. guivitarelli13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Her favorite and best album is here again, no one can do like her, she’s the moment and she made it ever better 10/10
  80. DrWTC123
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Increíble obra Maestra buen control vocal y producción acertada.
    Te superaste Taylor ;)
  81. Leilians
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece, I love it so much! Is like a piece of heaven, Taylor Swift is heavenly
  82. Montsegtz
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This was the album that made me a full easter egg staying up late for anything Taylor does-Swiftie, and this version blew my mind. I was 22 when this album came out and it was a whole part of my 20s.
    Her vocals, the instrumentation, the re-recorded laughs, the new songs and ALL
    TOO FREAKING WELL 10 mins version. Goose bumps. PERFECTION. Gracias, Taylor!
  83. MilaMuffin13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    one of the greatest albums of all time somehow made even better, you haven’t lived until you’ve listened to the ten minute version of all too well
  84. Seanna
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    The ten minute version of All Too Well is enough for a 10/10. But all the vault tracks, Taylor’s matured vocals make this return to Red a total, tearful triumph.
  85. Naved
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Great amazing album.
    Loved everything about the album
    All too well 10 minutes version is the best thing happened to this album
  86. Vedesh
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor's best album to date. Can't stop listening! All Too Well (10 min version) has to be the best song ever written.
  87. Akelly27
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Miss swift delivered, as she always does. The original 21 songs are recorded beautifully, the casual listener would not notice a difference, and those who listen closely will hear many improvements.

    The only notable change to the original songs is Girl At Home, which had a whole production makeover from cute country tune to pop power anthem! The vault songs are fantastic and it’s hard to    Miss swift delivered, as she always does. The original 21 songs are recorded beautifully, the casual listener would not notice a difference, and those who listen closely will hear many improvements.

    The only notable change to the original songs is Girl At Home, which had a whole production makeover from cute country tune to pop power anthem!

    The vault songs are fantastic and it’s hard to imagine how she could have excluded them from the original release. All Too Well 10 minute version is a masterpiece. So happy.    … Expand
  88. lucasmii
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    She took a album who was already perfect and managed to turn it into a more perfect album. All the tracks got better with her matured voice and the vault tracks are wonderful as well!!! Love love love
  89. Elianmendez
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Perfect and amazing album, I love it so much…………………………………………………………………………….
  90. Kingworld
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Without words, very grateful to taylor for giving us this mature version of RED, her voice, the lyrics, the sound, everything is a work of art.
  91. kiyan1989
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Vault songs are pure perfection. Her voice sounds so mature now. TEN MINUTE ALL TOO WELL!? it’s like watching a movie.
  92. ibrahimaminn
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    best album of all time. the other girls just aren’t doing it like her. a re recording
  93. katyrhdz
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She definitely topped herself. This album sounds more cohesive and organic than the "original". And the vault songs are all absolute bangers.… Expand
  94. EuMesmo13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Red (Taylor's Version) é o melhor album do ano meus amores, vão ter q aceitar o maior
  95. Raissab13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift conseguiu deixar o Red mais perfeito do que ele já era! O que é surreal! Aí eu não tanto essa álbum e a Taylo's Version é simplesmente perfeitamente esplêndido e lindo, e tocante!
  96. JosephReed
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    This re recording is honestly a different outer-body experience. It's better than the original and so good. The songs are so good and the vault tracks are also amazing. I have been blown out of the water and impressed.
  97. vinicritic
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Taylor swift you’re just the best ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ev
  98. matheeussaantos
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor is the only artist who could serve a whole new world while re-recording her albums
  99. Paperring
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    LOVE THE ALBUM sooo muchhh! the production, the lyrics, Taylor sound soo beautiful ahhhh it’s everything
  100. Sunnyvz3
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    An absolutely stunning body work. Beautifully wrought, packaged with utmost care, rendered in the highest and most profound sentiment and heartbreak there is to explore. All Too Well may very well be the best breakup song in breakup song history.
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Critic score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PopMatters
    Dec 16, 2021
    80
    Swift lays the groundwork of her songs with good chords in Red (Taylor’s Version), but she also enhances the songs’ power with catchy lyrics and melodies (“You fooound me / You fooound me / You fooound me-e-e-e-“).
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  2. Under The Radar
    Dec 2, 2021
    90
    Truth is that this is now the definitive version of Red. It may also ensure that the good old boys who casually sold her music, seemingly out of a mixture of greed and spite, won’t get one red cent from Red, and it proves you can take a masterpiece and make it sound even better.
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  3. AllMusic
    Nov 19, 2021
    70
    The highlight of these is a ten-minute version of "All Too Well," a bitter ballad that was already one of the peaks of Red and is now turned into an epic kiss-off. This, along with excavated songs, are reason enough for Swift to revisit Red and they, not the re-recordings, are the reason to return to Red [Taylor's Version].
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