Red (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2962 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 273 out of 2962
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  1. Emilianoesquinc
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    SUPERIOR a la version original, su voz ha madurado, las canciones conservan su originalidad, las canciones FROM THE VAULT son joyas que no se como swift no lanzo con la version original
  2. serph1ne
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    I love how she's just putting a big L in scooter's face. Absolute queen for taking whats rightfully hers. This album has possibly the best lyrics of Taylor Swift albums. This is a classic album that WILL go down in history. It's rare you find an album that doesn't get boring and replayed in the middle or at the end.

    Favorites: State Of Grace, Red, Treacherous, All Too Well (10 Minute    I love how she's just putting a big L in scooter's face. Absolute queen for taking whats rightfully hers. This album has possibly the best lyrics of Taylor Swift albums. This is a classic album that WILL go down in history. It's rare you find an album that doesn't get boring and replayed in the middle or at the end.

    Favorites: State Of Grace, Red, Treacherous, All Too Well (10 Minute Version), 22, I Almost Do, Stay Stay Stay, Begin Again, Come Back...Be Here, and Girl at Home + all the vault tracks and truly astonishing.    … Expand
  3. Taylorswifties
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is best album all time, i love this album, I listen to it very comfortable , thank you taylor swift for giving the best album every year… Expand
  4. emeraldli
    Mar 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely overrated project with terrible re-recordings that sound even worse than they were in the original album. Ratings were definitely bloated for this one… Expand
  5. fabislva
    Mar 21, 2022
    0
    Pues na pa joderla un poco y que Rosalía la supere, que se lo merece más que la colega esta, que es muy pesa y siempre canta lo mismo
  6. Alonsojavi
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    Pues que saque otra vez lo mismo con algunas canciones nuevas pues ok, sin más Algunas están bien pero otras lo mismo de siempre
  7. boylogia
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Inovador e revolucionário? SIM, ainda traz aquele conforto arrebatador que te faz querer sempre mais.
  8. 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.
  9. sebasms1
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    Basura, taylor se quedó sin inspiración lanzando los mismos álbumes
  10. diegoalegre
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    refracción y ley de y el parlante estaba por anotarme que no se yo también estoy con un mensaje al final no se puede hacer nada de nada que no se puede esperar hasta mañana
  11. Israeel
    Mar 20, 2022
    1
    Bueno… Taylor no canta mal es una gran artista pero te quedas como ¿ ya no tiene nada nuevo que ofrecer ?
  12. Miranda19
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum igual que el otro, sin ningún cambio que mejore al anterior, totalmente sobrevalorado… Expand
  13. BioRosita
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    te duermes en vivo, muy largo y aburrido.
    encima en ingles no se esta señora por que sigue haciendo musica
  14. Lucia89
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    Creo que tiene talento, pero este álbum no merece para nada la pena la verdad.
  15. holamoto
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    el mejor album de la vida entera, all to well termina con todas las carreras
  16. Ryogaa
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Me lo he escuchado con detenimiento y no entiendo muy bien tan buenas críticas que tiene, ha repetido la misma fórmula de siempre que ya nos tiene acostumbrados, 0 innovación.
  17. Nickky
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Creo que hay muchos mejores discos para escuchar por ahí, nada nuevo en el panorama musical.
  18. Lunnaa
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    I'm not really impressed, always same kind of music, same rythms, same lyrics...
  19. Britany
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Realmente no me pareció muy buen álbum, para gustos colores, pero se me hizo largo y tedioso de escuchar.
  20. Ryogaaa
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    I don't like the album, it's really boring and i don't understand the good reviews
  21. xunlkiz
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    This is so bland and boring. Fell asleep in the 1st minute. This is like licking concrete.
  22. pablovj
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Me encanta esta nueva regrabacion de Taylor Swift. Lo tiene todo para gustar.
  23. taggeao
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    no he escuchado ni escucharé este álbum en la vida, pero este 0 se lo quiero dedicar a los granjeros en busca de empleo, de parte de un motopapi, un besazo
  24. RedWasEnded
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    this album is so bad. it’s a weird mess. it’s not pleasant to listen to. the only listenable song is FOR FREE. she tried so hard to create something extraordinary but the only extraordinary thing about this album is how extra bad it is. worst album i’ve ever listened to
  25. princesamotomam
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ma flop … Expand
  26. aviationdylan
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    extremely well polished, the album is extremely strong with many new types of music.. got elements of rock, pop and country all in one album.. one of the best albums to come out and amazing to see it being re-recorded with all 30 songs
  27. Thirteen13
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    the lyrics, the matured vocals, the production, the emotion, it all comes together to make this masterpiece
  28. navier
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I like it so much! I like the new version of Girl at Home TV and the new songs too! They're magnificent!
  29. f7b4i0
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    arte em forma de álbum, aqui ela chega a um dos melhores álbuns já lançados na carreira, só aumentando com a versão de 10 minutos de all too well
  30. Teenidle43
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    Absolutely unforgettable, unique, breath taking, powerful and painful. I get why most of from the vault didn't make it, but I bet you think about me still a BOP. All Too Well 10 minutes version has cocaine or something, it just get´s more addictive. But still very incohesive.
  31. Marjoriever7
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns da história! Os instrumentais desse álbum são impecáveis, as letras do Red (Taylor's Version) são uma obra de arte. A Taylor Swift deu uma nova vida ao Red. As Vault Tracks desse álbuns são impecáveis, perfeitas. Esse álbum é uma obra de arte por completo.… Expand
  32. 9906dimatulac
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Red (Taylor's Version) is a good album. This break-up album is so beautiful, and every beat of the songs and the lyrics were so delicious. Especially the All Too Well (10 Minute Version) is a lovely heartbreak song.
  33. Busdol
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    It’s not a bad album, but it’s definitely not deserving of a score over 85, and it’s definitely not better than Folklore. Way too overhyped.
  34. Muath_
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Such a great album and one of the best albums ever i loved her cover of better man and i know she wrote this great song
  35. papamassi
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    Quite possibly the single most overrated album on metacritic. Absolutely does not deserve to be rated above 90 with other uniquely impressive and artistic albums.
  36. Beige316
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This new version of Red (Taylor's Version) is a true definition of art in music. The lyrics are a masterpiece of a writer's mind. What I love about this is how the songs make us feel that we are on that situations. I can relate to it and I can feel the meaning that it wants to emphasize. Congrats Taylor Swift ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Keep on writing and making amazing songs for all of us.
  37. ATRL_Liddo
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    The 1 2 3 4 punch of Folklore, evermore, fearless and Red. The master mind of pop ended FADGA.
  38. eduard29
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    This album became perfect when she released "from the vault" tracks esp the all too well (10 minute version) that completes this album
  39. sammie8_0916
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The vault tracks were so fun indeed. I can't wait to see what else is next for Swift's re-recording journey!!!
  40. haojiang1117
    Jan 7, 2022
    3
    This is the worst album I have never seen the worst album like this.Taylor swift might want to Use this album to catch money.You know,Taylor swift always add her loving and apartment loving and apartment into her album,It means that her album was meaningless.So we can guess if her want to use this album to remake money.Taylor swift hasn't got any heart to catch higher glory.So it meansThis is the worst album I have never seen the worst album like this.Taylor swift might want to Use this album to catch money.You know,Taylor swift always add her loving and apartment loving and apartment into her album,It means that her album was meaningless.So we can guess if her want to use this album to remake money.Taylor swift hasn't got any heart to catch higher glory.So it means that taylor swift dosen't want to write new songs new products.She just wants to Use old product to get new owner.Is just meaningless… Expand
  41. ImTaylorsbich
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album u will listen to
    Some of my personal favs are-
    1. Come back.....be here
    2.nothing new
    3. Holy ground
    4. State of grace
    5 all too well ofc    … Expand
  42. Ricko
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    I only jumped on board the Taylor train when she (or rather when Ryan Adams) brought out "1989". I missed "Red" the first time it came out so this version is my first time hearing the record. I'm not comparing versions. As an album, it is a long one and to be honest I probably need to listen to it a few more times to truly get into it. Early days, I'm hearing a really good pop album thatI only jumped on board the Taylor train when she (or rather when Ryan Adams) brought out "1989". I missed "Red" the first time it came out so this version is my first time hearing the record. I'm not comparing versions. As an album, it is a long one and to be honest I probably need to listen to it a few more times to truly get into it. Early days, I'm hearing a really good pop album that could possibly do with some trimming down. While there are certainly no throwaway tracks on the album, I would argue that "Red" lacks the killer instinct in terms of songwriting that Swift would develop later in her career. I have a feeling I will get more into this the more I listen to it but for now it doesn't get near my top 3 TS albums.… Expand
  43. about_pietro
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The stolen version was great, but this is one of the greatest albums of all time. All the songs have been improved and you must listen to it.
  44. chevyxvi
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    During her grand endeavour to rerecord her stolen masterpieces, Taylor managed to pull something massive off - perfecting an already perfect record. Critics were much too harsh back in 2012, mostly fueled by misogyny and criticising with the public's harsh view of the popstar. But Red (TV) was a chance to give her work the acclaim it deserves. The ten minute version of All Too WellDuring her grand endeavour to rerecord her stolen masterpieces, Taylor managed to pull something massive off - perfecting an already perfect record. Critics were much too harsh back in 2012, mostly fueled by misogyny and criticising with the public's harsh view of the popstar. But Red (TV) was a chance to give her work the acclaim it deserves. The ten minute version of All Too Well interconnected every song on the album. It was the missing piece. Cannot wait for the rest of her rerecorded work.… Expand
  45. M4xine
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    Personally I loved RED TV mainly because RED and my favorite Taylor Album, there was no way I couldn't like this album.
  46. Jecm1234
    Dec 10, 2021
    1
    Es un album muy largo que se siente aburrido co ritmos repetitivos siento que Taylor debió de disminuir el número de canciones
  47. bidenbussyqueef
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Swift's re-recording of this album is anything I ever could have wanted and more. The vocals on all songs initially present on the 2012 version are evidently better and more refined, whilst its "(From The Vault)" were all sensational, and I cannot fathom how it has taken nine years for the world to hear the masterpieces that make it complete.

    I furthermore believe the "(From The Vault)" songs perfectly encapsulate what Swift's "Red" era was more than the original album ever could; "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)" showcases her vulnerability in a toxic relationship with a power dynamic conceived to exploit her, in a truly saddening, heart-wrenching, nuanced storytelling fashion, and somehow lasts a full ten minutes without seeming repetitive or boring to the listener – fully immersing them in her traumatic experience and her narrative. Additionally, other songs, such as "Message In A Bottle (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)" having a more dance-pop, "1989"-esque sound illustrate how restrictive Big Machine Records (her former label) were of the music Swift released, and how tentative they were in her transition to pop from country music throughout her "Red" era.

    Overall, this album is truly a masterpiece, as it both allows us to reminisce on the nostalgia of music Swift released nearly a decade ago, whilst still being more emotional, vulnerable and wonderfully chaotic than before. Her lyricism is brilliant and enticing, only further matched by her matured vocals. It's spectacular.    … Expand
  48. Benjaminzuza
    Dec 4, 2021
    0
    Sorry but it’s really bad, why she can’t do something new???? She should create new songs not the same
  49. Diego1658
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Love all the Vault songs and the album in general. This is the first time that I’ve listened to the “Red” album and I cannot stop now. Taylor did a great job with the Re-record.
  50. adalarso131
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    I am a big fan of Taylor and so I will already enjoy her work, but the original recording of “Red” is not my favorite work of hers. But this re-recorded version with better production, matured vocals, and vault tracks places this album in my top three works by her. Definitely would recommend listening too this album.
  51. AlleGarMed
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    Red Taylor version has been such an amazing way to give the Red Album (2012) the attention it deserves wich is not a surprise because Taylor is a genius, she knows how to do Incredible something is already amazing... All to well 10 minute version is all we were expecting for years.
    Taylor is the music industry and this is the proof.
  52. Elenaamaro
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her music and the chorus it's all too well, this is One of hers best albums… Expand
  53. pehdrorocha
    Dec 3, 2021
    0
    Album of the year. A masterpiece. Much better than the original version. This is an amazing mix of songs that u can listen forever. And an amazing UP to Girl At Home.
  54. ng2ha
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    This album will be the best album for me until i die. All too well 10mins version best song of the decade
  55. ductoan
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    This album will be the best album for me until i die. All too well 10mins version best song of the decade
  56. Menios
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    i can't with her every time! Every album is better than the last! She outdid herself AGAIN!
  57. spoofrr
    Dec 2, 2021
    9
    red + more songs, i found that the more successful songs off the original were a bit lacking on the vocal part, like we are never ever getting back together, and 22. But songs like all too well and i almost do are massively improved on this album. Vault songs are okay, I liked the pheobe bridgers one but that ed sheeran one was not good. Overall, its a great album.
  58. Swiftiedefender
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just amazing and can put you im another world and make experience heartbreaking even though you didn't experienced it in real life… Expand
  59. rhowbertmoto
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    A MASTERPIECE. She successfully made the songs the same sound but with pleasant and excellent updates from the stolen version. The vault tracks are much better here than the ones in Fearless could have been made to the original tracklist. Her magnum opus indeed.
  60. Jdlf
    Dec 1, 2021
    1
    Way too over hyped. Definitely much better than the first, not very impressed. It feels like the hype is not because of the music but because it’s hers.
  61. paulib
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    incredible album with incredible songs. i love all the fault songs, and especially all too well taylors version ten minute version from the vault.
  62. LuisGuz
    Nov 30, 2021
    0
    This álbum is so Bad, i hate the sound and the topic, She always talk about her exes
  63. teemas2000
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    “RIP me. I died, dead” - basically my reaction to Red (Taylor’s Version). Although an album length of 2 hours and 10 minutes would ordinarily be considered far too long, Taylor has the unparalleled ability to keep you engaged the whole way through with her latest re-record. The same can be said about the 10 minute version of All Too Well. The record combines a myriad of genres, but that“RIP me. I died, dead” - basically my reaction to Red (Taylor’s Version). Although an album length of 2 hours and 10 minutes would ordinarily be considered far too long, Taylor has the unparalleled ability to keep you engaged the whole way through with her latest re-record. The same can be said about the 10 minute version of All Too Well. The record combines a myriad of genres, but that only adds to the complexity and depth of Red (Taylor’s Version). It truly is a masterpiece in lyricism and musicality, all these years later.… Expand
  64. hgerik
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    We are happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time and its fine. What counted for 2012 still counts in 2021 and gives everybody who heard Red (Original) back in 2012 a huge nostalgic kick.
    Red (Taylors Version) now offers, just like Fearleass TV, some hidden gems that didnt made it into the OG Version. ,,Message in a Bottle" or ,,The Very First Night" could have been the perfect end    We are happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time and its fine. What counted for 2012 still counts in 2021 and gives everybody who heard Red (Original) back in 2012 a huge nostalgic kick.
    Red (Taylors Version) now offers, just like Fearleass TV, some hidden gems that didnt made it into the OG Version. ,,Message in a Bottle" or ,,The Very First Night" could have been the perfect end of the red era leading into 1989.
    Maybe she uses this opportunity now ;)

    With All To Well (10 Minute Version), Taylor realeased maybe the best song of her carreer and should submit it to the next Grammy's definitely, it could be a big contender for Song and Record of the Year...

    Glad she has her rights back on Red now.    … Expand
  65. CornballPath420
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    To date, Taylor Swift still gives grand regard to what could possibly be one of her fan's most favorite albums. The high acclaim RED received in 2012 is even more emphasized with her incorporation of punchier, richer sound, and higher definition to the rerecorded tracks, coupled with the addition of tracks From the Vault that was originally included in the album's first iteration. SayingTo date, Taylor Swift still gives grand regard to what could possibly be one of her fan's most favorite albums. The high acclaim RED received in 2012 is even more emphasized with her incorporation of punchier, richer sound, and higher definition to the rerecorded tracks, coupled with the addition of tracks From the Vault that was originally included in the album's first iteration. Saying that "Taylor does not disappoint" is an understatement. She is the moment. She is creative prowess. She is magnificence. Truly lives up to her brand of being THE music industry.… Expand
  66. ScarfEater
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mesmerizing, heartbreaking, phenomenal, and a true masterpiece by the music industry.… Expand
  67. chromate
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Red (Taylor's Version) has good and bad days. While over the past decade Swift has undeniably strengthened her vocals, producing a more level and mature sound, the emotion and vulnerability has gotten lost in translation. Prior to Swift's 2020 releases, Red had been one of my favorite albums for a long time. Songs like Sad Beautiful Tragic and State of Grace had lyrics that expressed newRed (Taylor's Version) has good and bad days. While over the past decade Swift has undeniably strengthened her vocals, producing a more level and mature sound, the emotion and vulnerability has gotten lost in translation. Prior to Swift's 2020 releases, Red had been one of my favorite albums for a long time. Songs like Sad Beautiful Tragic and State of Grace had lyrics that expressed new and heartbreaking love affairs in the best way, but it was really Swift's young voice that sold it all. Don't get me wrong, Red (Taylor's Version) makes improvements in different ways, but it's the delivery that makes it not as convincing. It's as if she was singing a song that's not hers, which is ironic. As well, some of the production falls flat. For example, Holy Ground's new production takes off the edge to the song, and it loses the feeling that makes you want to get messy and dance. Swift also made a few subtle note changes, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but the least subtle and most obnoxious one is that in the chorus of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," where she elongates the "Wee!"'s and brings them up a note at the end... bad choice.

    The vault songs are really what did it for me. Songs like "Message In A Bottle," and "The Very First Night," made me remember how genius Taylor Swift is in the pop category, and are so catchy that they literally have me jumping out of my seat and skipping down the street (this is not a joke.) But masked behind the poppy instrumentals, these songs have some of the most heartbreaking lyrics, as they fully capture the feeling of hopelessness and longing, but making a wish anyways because you're just so in love. I can't tell if I should be dancing or crying, so I do a little bit of both. The vault song that I was most looking forward to was "Nothing New," and she certainly did not disappoint. Like many other Taylor Swift fans, I was worried she would follow the trend of her female collaborators being solely for the purpose of background vocals. When I heard Phoebe sing her first line, my mouth fell open. There is no one more perfect who could fit this song, and as Swift and Bridgers sounds work together, it creates the most honest and real song that I have ever heard. I was glad that Swift decided to add her versions of "Babe" and "Better Man," because it's surreal to hear songs that I know by heart now being sung by a different voice. I also think the improved backing to Babe ("What about your promises, promises?), really elevates the whole song. "Forever Winter" is another great addition to this album, but the star of the show really is "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)". Again, I had some worry for this song, as I've never actually listened to a 10 minute song that was actually good and kept me captivated. But, there's a first for everything. Swift made the right calls for which verses to cut, but it's appalling how she's had some of the lyrics hidden away for over a decade. "You kept me like a secret but I kept you like an oath," is some of the most mind-blowing stuff I've heard. My favorite addition to the song is definitely the outro, which is a haunting and soothing chant of Swift reminding herself that it was real, everything was so real.

    Despite some of the re-recorded songs not being able to top the original ones, the 2021 Red album as a whole undoubtedly beats out the 2012 one.    … Expand
  68. alexgrant
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    i really love Taylor Swift's songs, she's the greatest artist of our generation
  69. 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.
  70. asd8
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    its better than 2012 version, she's the only person who could and is pulling this power move off
  71. Thecelo
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Incrível! A Taylor sem dúvidas é a maior artista viva deste planeta.
    THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
  72. Sidneilopez
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Taylor Swift mostrou na regravação do red(2012) que seu vocal melhorou em um nível extremo,uma voz mais madura,mais afinada.
  73. lizbarbosa
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    E ela fez tudo e ainda mais novamente. Como é bom ser fã da Taylor, a loirinha nunca decepciona.
  74. comebackbehere
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    wow. red was never a favourite of mine but the minute i heard some of my childhood favourites (we are never ever getting back together, i knew you were trouble, 22) i was in awe. the vocals and quality and everything has improved so much. this was an emotional rollercoaster like one second i was singing and dancing to 22 and the next i was in tears at i almost do. we asked for all too wellwow. red was never a favourite of mine but the minute i heard some of my childhood favourites (we are never ever getting back together, i knew you were trouble, 22) i was in awe. the vocals and quality and everything has improved so much. this was an emotional rollercoaster like one second i was singing and dancing to 22 and the next i was in tears at i almost do. we asked for all too well ten minute version for so long and omg it definitely surpassed expectations. it cut deep. a couple things: personally, i found there were a couple things off like ikywt sounded different, girl at home had a complete makeover, and all too well regular version was also off, that's my personal opinion though i still love it it's just i feel like it should've been more similar to the original like fearless was. the vault tracks didn't mean much to me and some sounded boring UPON FIRST LISTEN but ofc i re-listened to the album multiple times and im growing to like the changes (BUT MY BABY GIRL AT HOME BECAME GIRL AT CLUB and i know it was never popular and i think taylor was just tryna make it more likeable i guess) and the vault tracks are sooooooo good. they added a layer to red that i hadnt heard or seen before. obv ronan had me in tears its so heartbreaking and im glad it found a place on the album. this whole thing is a masterpiece and for all those complaining about taylor digging up dirt on her exes: SHUT UP. the rerecordings are solely for ownership and taylor was willing to pay whatever amount of money for her masters and they were still taken away from her in the cruelest way. this isn't for money. this isn't about her exes. this is for her to own her life's work and have her legacy live on. atwtmv wasn't to shame jake or wtv it was bc swifties are annoying and we begged her for it for so long she did it to make us happy. stop making this about jake and sending death threats thats never ok. alright im going on a rant here and this is prob getting too long and y'all have probably stopped reading but wtv all this to say that i love red taylor's version go stream it!!… Expand
  75. bdvd97
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    I've been a big fan of her original (stolen) album for years, but her new version has improved quite a bit, giving it more life and emotion than before for her new songs.
  76. LuanDias
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album back to the time and inspired us again with sweet songs. Red (Taylor's Version) it's a masterpiece of album. She was over everything one more time with this recording… Expand
  77. achaoticbi
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    this album is amazing and it's incredibly sad how some people dont get why taylor re-recorded it. it wasnt because she wanted to "milk" her fans, or because she cant get over her ex boyfriends. she is taking back what's rightfully hers, and it really seems that people are just trying to find an excuse to hate on her. overall, it's an amazing album, even better than the original
  78. 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
  79. charlsss
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    She needs to focus on creating new, more versatile music. She refuses to step out of her comfort zone so much that she need to re record her old music. I understand her vocal abilities are very limited, but creatively she’s stuck in the past, she’s no longer a teenager and all her music sounds the same.
  80. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Trash! Taylor again exploits empty-headed fans like slot machines with bad music they already own.
  81. mingz
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    The original album felt more authentic. Now it’s just a messy repackaged compilation of 30 tracks just to pull streaming numbers. Also, Taylor is truly an expert at milking past relationships, even from years ago… Imagine writing a 10 minute song, + numerous versions of it AND a short film (!)… about an ex-boyfriend from 10 years ago! Obsessive behaviour honestly!
  82. Godyonce
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Terrible production and voice choices. I don't know what's the point of these re-recordings other than making money for her. She has become the EA Games of the music industry with these different versions it is sad to see.
  83. 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.
  84. Riccritc
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    un grandioso álbum que escuchas y quieres volver a oír, siempre saldrán nuevos y demás, pero ninguno igual a este
  85. owningtaylor
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing she’s the music industry for a reason i love it how she never disappoints us… Expand
  86. Kike098
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    I can feel like it's the first time that I heard this álbum. She is the músic industry
  87. Lucas977
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    simplesmente o pior álbum dela. feito apena para vender. decadente.
    o red original é melhor.
    ela virou uma mendiga desesperada por chars,
  88. ThiagoFolklore
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Voce consegue sentir as emoções fluirem ao longo das musicas, a variedade de sentimentos controversos que conseguimos sentir é impressionante. Taylor Swift, IS the music industry!
  89. diegoroberts
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    I’m just really happy, free, confused and lonely in the best way. Red is definitely an excellent work. It is really one of her best albums.
  90. Trevaa
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Great mature voice to add to old classics and I love the vault tracks especially the 10 minute version of all too well
  91. nina10
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    One of her best albums that became even better now. All too well 10min is an instant classic. I also loved I bet you think about me from the vault tracks. It has the same sarcasm as blank space. The minor changes in the production of the songs make it sound much fresher and not a 2012 album. Great work.
  92. dimalheiros
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Essa regravação é impecável. O álbum já era perfeito, mas ficou melhor com os os vocais atuais da Taylor.
  93. JamesDaniel17
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    It is a very beautiful album, with different sounds and a very pleasant melancholy. I loved it, despite not being a country lover, I enjoyed it a lot. 10/10
  94. AGriffith
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RED just got better, with RED ( TAYLOR'S VERSION)!

    FAVORITES OFF THE ALBUM:

    All too well (10 min version)
    I Bet you think of me
    The very first night
    treacherous
    22
    I almost. do
    I knew you were trouble
    we are never ever getting back together
    babe
    better man
    forever winter
    starlight

    this album sounds like a live concert, I love it !    … Expand
  95. seanc55
    Nov 20, 2021
    1
    Songs sound way worse than original and I’m disappointed this better not have eligibility at the Grammys it probably won’t it just isn’t that good
  96. Pete_Andrio
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Taylor wanted to make a recording of her album but she was far from overcoming it or doing better, her voice is forced and without the intention of doing it well, just scoring by the numbers which is sad because it only shows how desperate she is, she couldn't even do it. listen to this full album. Taylor needs to speak to her fandom and stop victimizing her and throwing hatred at her fr ex's.
  97. Shamrock21
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Puerile and overrated. It's a shame since most artists evolve with experience but Swift is embalmed in adolescence.
  98. ibrahimaminn
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    best album of all time. the other girls just aren’t doing it like her. a re recording
  99. harperring
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    best album ever back off if u dont think so u can leave bc this album is better than ur existence :)
  100. Jose-m
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Es mucho mejor que el anterior. Gracias Tay por entregarnos una obra maestra.
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Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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