1989
by Taylor Swift
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  1. Adrian14502
    Apr 14, 2017
    5
    Swift presenta un quinto trabajo discográfico totalmente alejado (o casi) de su característico country, y quizá no es el mejor camino que pudo tomar. 1989 es un álbum en su totalidad pop con muestras o influencias de subgéneros del mismo, como synthpop o teen pop; líricamente no va más allá que los típicos temas clichés del pop, como las relaciones amorosas o divertirse con amigos, y enSwift presenta un quinto trabajo discográfico totalmente alejado (o casi) de su característico country, y quizá no es el mejor camino que pudo tomar. 1989 es un álbum en su totalidad pop con muestras o influencias de subgéneros del mismo, como synthpop o teen pop; líricamente no va más allá que los típicos temas clichés del pop, como las relaciones amorosas o divertirse con amigos, y en algunos casos las letras son repetitivas o poco convencionales. Algunas canciones se sienten realmente vacías. Swift no se luce vocalmente en el álbum, no presenta grandes melodías, pero sí un montón de ganchos pegadizos. Lo que hace al álbum uno más del montón es el uso excesivo de clichés y sonidos teen pop, su producción es poco elaborada y está conformada por melodías simples. Temas como ''Bad Blood'' se sienten insípidos, mientras otros como ''Shake It Off'' son un poco irritantes. Y es que el álbum en su mayoría suena igual. Por otro lado temas como ''Clean'' o ''Style'' brillan completamente, muestran una Swift más segura y original. 1989 no es uno de los mejores álbumes del año, pero tampoco de los peores, Swift puede hacer algo mejor, y quizá incursionar en el mundo pop le haga perder la gracia y originalidad que tiene.

    Mejor track: Clean
    Peor track: Bad Blood    … Expand
  2. cryhardhumor
    Jul 18, 2015
    7
    There isn't anything particularly new or special to be found here, but it is a fun enough time and even has one or two tracks that actually have some emotion and hopeful sweetness to them. Aside from that, Taylor Swift's beautiful voice works surprisingly well with the pop beats. Anyone who is into fun and not horridly inappropriate pop music should give this one a listen.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. IGa
    Jan 31, 2016
    4
    The fun theme suggested by "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space" unfortunately is discouraged by very similar beats and lyrics. Some melodies may even be tasty to hear, but the proposal of the album does not go much beyond music to ex-boyfriends or not very successful attempts to laugh at herself. With the exception of singles like "Shake It Off", "Blank Space" and "Bad Blood" (which can becomeThe fun theme suggested by "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space" unfortunately is discouraged by very similar beats and lyrics. Some melodies may even be tasty to hear, but the proposal of the album does not go much beyond music to ex-boyfriends or not very successful attempts to laugh at herself. With the exception of singles like "Shake It Off", "Blank Space" and "Bad Blood" (which can become extremely annoying without the participation of Kendrick Lamar), the album features tiring derivations of "Style".… Expand
  8. 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
  9. CriticMLT
    Jun 4, 2016
    6
    to be honest i prefer her as a country artist than a pop artist but she didn't do such a bad job either. 1989 Is a good album that you listen all day but then you get board with it and never listen to it again.
    my score:
    1.welcome to New York 7/10 2. Blank space 8/10 3. style 5/10 4. out of the woods 7/10 5. all you had to do was stay 6/10 6. shake it off 6/10 7. I wish you would    to be honest i prefer her as a country artist than a pop artist but she didn't do such a bad job either. 1989 Is a good album that you listen all day but then you get board with it and never listen to it again.
    my score:
    1.welcome to New York 7/10
    2. Blank space 8/10
    3. style 5/10
    4. out of the woods 7/10
    5. all you had to do was stay 6/10
    6. shake it off 6/10
    7. I wish you would 6/10
    8. bad blood 8/10
    9. wildest dreams 7/10
    10. How you get the girl 5/10
    11. this love 7/10
    12. I know places 8/10
    13. clean 7/10
    14. wonderland 7/10
    15.you are in love 7/10
    16. new romantics 8/10
    overall: 68    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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.."
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. BobiSwiftie
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
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  15. Wael
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Sonically, '1989' is very different than anything Taylor Swift has ever done, but when you stay faithful to your soul and your core, nothing you do will upset people. Her first 'official documented pop album' is just perfection made by the combination of catchy tunes, deep lyrics (as usual), great vocal performance, and confidence/sass kinda attitude. Here is every single track reviewed:Sonically, '1989' is very different than anything Taylor Swift has ever done, but when you stay faithful to your soul and your core, nothing you do will upset people. Her first 'official documented pop album' is just perfection made by the combination of catchy tunes, deep lyrics (as usual), great vocal performance, and confidence/sass kinda attitude. Here is every single track reviewed:
    1. Welcome to New York: This song, done with Ryan Tedder, serves its purpose with brilliance: Introducing Swift's most-sonically challenging album. Great track and New York Anthem.
    2. Blank Space: The first highlight of the album, produced by hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and written by Swift, this song offers everything there is: Love, Fun, Confidence, Dismissing what people say. EVERYTHING I tell ya!
    3. Style.: Another amazing song from amazing Mrs. Swift. I think what really shines on here are the reaaaally good lyrics (You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye/ And I got that red lip classic thing that you like.)
    4. Out of the Woods: The first promo single of the album, produced by Antonoff, sees Swift at her most experimental and adventurous yet. Really good song.
    5. All You Had To Do Was Stay: The verse emerges reminiscent of the Speak Now & Fearless eras (Lyrically speaking) and then the chorus hits and the world is slayed. I think what rings the most is the epic "Stay!"
    6. Shake It Off: Okay, if you still haven't heard this song, you must be living on Mars or something. A great haters-gonna-hate anthem, wisely chosen as the lead single.
    7. I Wish You Would: If you didn't like this track from the first listen, that's okay, I didn't either. But it really grew on me and realized the chorus is the most insane thing Taylor has ever done.
    8. Bad Blood: If it really is about Katy Perry, then I got bad news for her: Katy Perry, you are (unfortunately) very burned. Lyrically strong and great production. I mean, have you heard those beats?
    9. Wildest Dreams: Lana Del Rey, is that you? Taylor attempts a Lana-type-of-song, and she absolutely nails it. My second favourite off the album, after 'Blank Space'. Breathy vocals and production and dark lyrics, way to go!
    10. How You Get The Girl: The only song on '1989' that is not as memorable as the others. It's still good though, with typical Swift-lyrics, such as 'I want you for worse or for better/ I would wait forever and ever'.
    11. This Love: Written by Swift alone, this song is so much reminiscent of the Speak Now era, except it's pop. Breathy, dark and calm, this song is absolutely beautiful!
    12. I Know Places: The darkest song on the record. The lyrics hit too much, and the melodies will just sweep you off. Great attempt at change, Tay (especially with the 'They are the hunters, we are the foxes, and we run' line)!
    13. Clean: You like 'All Too Well'? Well this song is the closest to it on the record. Emotionally charged, this song serves as the perfect closer.

    Remember when Lorde said that Taylor is a "perfectionist"? Well, she wasn't wrong, folks! Great album Taylor. (Hoping you'd go country again for your 2016 release). This album proves that Mrs. Swift still has a long career ahead of her. 10/10.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. CB3_Music
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    '1989' is a very good pop album for Taylor Swift. Even though it doesn't have country production that her other albums have, but the elements that make Taylor Swift unique (like her writing style and personality) is there. Is it her best album, of course not, but it's good enough to be remember by fans and critics.
    Best Tracks: Blank Space, Style, Out of The Woods, Wildest Dreams. and I    '1989' is a very good pop album for Taylor Swift. Even though it doesn't have country production that her other albums have, but the elements that make Taylor Swift unique (like her writing style and personality) is there. Is it her best album, of course not, but it's good enough to be remember by fans and critics.
    Best Tracks: Blank Space, Style, Out of The Woods, Wildest Dreams. and I Know Places    … Expand
  24. Dennonyx
    Feb 18, 2015
    4
    Inconstant album with minimal instrumentals where the ballads are sleepy and the pop tracks are cloying and kind of stupid, showing another bit of the Swift's country essence has gone to **** off. The first track ('Welcome To New York') is very simple and fails out inductive album with his irritating repetition. 'Blank Space' and 'Style' are actually two quite good pop songs, wisely chosenInconstant album with minimal instrumentals where the ballads are sleepy and the pop tracks are cloying and kind of stupid, showing another bit of the Swift's country essence has gone to **** off. The first track ('Welcome To New York') is very simple and fails out inductive album with his irritating repetition. 'Blank Space' and 'Style' are actually two quite good pop songs, wisely chosen as singles, but spoiled by a trivial lyric. 'Out Of The Woods' and 'All You Had To Do Was Stay' sound both like a slightly better version of 'Welcome To New York', and the piano elements in them are appreciable. 'Shake It Off' is as catchy as stupid, and it completely disrupts the relaxing atmosphere barely created with previous tracks. Rest of the album is pretty boring, with 'Bad Blood' as the worst song.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. alannahhealy
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    This is not what I expected at all, but I really like the splashes that remind us that shes a 24 year old woman. It stays very close to being Taylor Swift-y but really shows growth and maturity that should be show in an artist that has grown up before our eyes. I can relate to it better as a woman, where as I would relate to Fearless when I was just a teenager, or Speak Now when I wasThis is not what I expected at all, but I really like the splashes that remind us that shes a 24 year old woman. It stays very close to being Taylor Swift-y but really shows growth and maturity that should be show in an artist that has grown up before our eyes. I can relate to it better as a woman, where as I would relate to Fearless when I was just a teenager, or Speak Now when I was maturing into an adult. It is a great transitional album and I am sure that the music style from Taylor Swift will continue to change. I enjoy this album because it is an easy listen but has a lot of depth to it.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. wesleywalrus
    Oct 28, 2014
    4
    With a couple songs, she progresses into a force to be reckoned with. However, the rest of the album feels like pop gone wrong, and with staying away from country music, pop perfection should've been her ultimate goal.
  31. jotaeseche
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    What I love about musicians is their potential versatility throughout their career. Taylor Swift made some terrible mistakes on her image and music the last years, but 1989 almost redeems everything. I love changes when they come for the better; this album is almost excellent, with great influences from R&B underground, Lorde, Lana del Rey and some standouts in the pop majesty, and sheWhat I love about musicians is their potential versatility throughout their career. Taylor Swift made some terrible mistakes on her image and music the last years, but 1989 almost redeems everything. I love changes when they come for the better; this album is almost excellent, with great influences from R&B underground, Lorde, Lana del Rey and some standouts in the pop majesty, and she nicely knew how to combine these all and create a fantastic journey. This is the Taylor I was longing for!… Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. WadeVS
    Nov 1, 2014
    0
    My problem with Taylor is that she is so painfully generic, bland and annoying. People will sing her praises and she'll be America's sweetheart and only the few will recognize her for the vapid, vacuous, black hole of talent and interest that is is.
  36. longjetty7
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    This album is so basic, I really don't understand all the hype. Taylor Swift apparently decided country wasn't making her enough money, so she hired big name producers to write generic pop songs so she could sell millions of records. Yawn. This album starts off alright, but after about 5 songs in the same ideas get recycled over and over again to the point where finishing this album wasThis album is so basic, I really don't understand all the hype. Taylor Swift apparently decided country wasn't making her enough money, so she hired big name producers to write generic pop songs so she could sell millions of records. Yawn. This album starts off alright, but after about 5 songs in the same ideas get recycled over and over again to the point where finishing this album was literally torturous for me. And to think this got Album of the Year over To Pimp a Butterfly. Ugh, the Grammys are a joke.… Expand
  37. rogerfoster13
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    "1989" is one of the best albums of 2014. It's a pop that is above the pop done by Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, among others. Its highest point was obtained with "Wildest Dreams", the best song by far. An adorable album coming from an adorable girl with unique features. Again Taylor Swift shows us that when things are done the right way, everything goes perfectly.
  38. screambluemurde
    Oct 27, 2014
    8
    I'm gonna give it an eight because I don't think it is as good as Red. But c'mon this is the album of the year. Perfectly written, sounds so fresh but like like anything else playing on the radio right now. She is the best writter of her generation. Every song has a catch phrase ( i.e. Cause darling I'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream). Taylor has a card on her sleeve: Max Martin. WhyI'm gonna give it an eight because I don't think it is as good as Red. But c'mon this is the album of the year. Perfectly written, sounds so fresh but like like anything else playing on the radio right now. She is the best writter of her generation. Every song has a catch phrase ( i.e. Cause darling I'm a nightmare dressed like a daydream). Taylor has a card on her sleeve: Max Martin. Why are wasting your time reading this stupid review? Go and buy 1898 right now!… Expand
  39. 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
  40. F4t3d
    Nov 2, 2014
    2
    Extremely plain repetitive work. By far her worst album to date, highly over rated. There are plenty of other mediocre pop artists out there, Red was better then this.
  41. Sil3nt
    Jun 11, 2015
    1
    Good Tunes ? Yes. Easy lyrics ? Yes. Catchy music ? Yes. Good Music ? No. another mainstream effort by another mainstream artist and another horrific album. Songwriting abilities are zero. another " Uh-Uh Shake it off" or "I ve got bad blood I'm so cool" witch drives me mad. a very week voice that fails to carry any note without going high. I have listened to all of her albums. I didn'tGood Tunes ? Yes. Easy lyrics ? Yes. Catchy music ? Yes. Good Music ? No. another mainstream effort by another mainstream artist and another horrific album. Songwriting abilities are zero. another " Uh-Uh Shake it off" or "I ve got bad blood I'm so cool" witch drives me mad. a very week voice that fails to carry any note without going high. I have listened to all of her albums. I didn't love them but they were fine. There was guitar things and creative stuff. Now its just a series of another relationship sh*t songs covered with pop sh*t and catchy tunes. She is just getting that artist that is successful for no reason. Just media and everyone talking about her just because she is on headlines.… Expand
  42. ExeSpears
    Dec 12, 2014
    6
    It's ok, i like it, but i think that is too repetitive, it's not her best work, for sure, and some songs have a little too much auto-tune, she doesn't need that, Pop doesn't mean auto-tune, but it's not bad.
  43. SchroederRock
    Feb 13, 2015
    8
    I'm pleasantly surprised with Taylor Swift's "1989" album as a whole. Not being a huge fan of her work, only enjoying select songs, I didn't have a lot of favorable expectations coming into her newest album. It turns out going pop might have been the best decision she ever made. The album is littered with great hit-worthy songs that find ways to blend the styles of Katy Perry, Lorde andI'm pleasantly surprised with Taylor Swift's "1989" album as a whole. Not being a huge fan of her work, only enjoying select songs, I didn't have a lot of favorable expectations coming into her newest album. It turns out going pop might have been the best decision she ever made. The album is littered with great hit-worthy songs that find ways to blend the styles of Katy Perry, Lorde and Sia into one accessible album that doesn't get boring after a couple plays. "Shake It Off" may be the leading single here, but "Style", "Bad Blood", "Wonderland" and "Blank Space" are my go-to's on this album right now. I'm not promising an album that all will equally appreciate, but for those that enjoy pop-driven albums, you're probably going to really dig 1989.… Expand
  44. ProudNoob
    Feb 22, 2016
    6
    I don't even like Taylor swift. But it's not a bad album that I would have expected. Of all the albums of hers that I've listened to with my sister and my girlfriend I dislike this one the least.
  45. beycause
    Feb 6, 2015
    8
    Taylor Swift consegue ser "catchy" sem mudar sua essência. Um dos melhores discos pop dos últimos tempos. Style é capaz de viciar qualquer um, e vemos que ela não se prejudicou em nada deixando o banjo de lado.
  46. Bruce3222
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    1989 is first official pop album by taylor swift, so you can't expect another Red or Fearless from her, but she's here to stay. You just need to know what to expect from her. What I'm trying to say is 1989 is a 8 in its own ways, but nowhere near Red or any other of her previous works. Its unfair to compare it to them. You just have to accept the new TS.
  47. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    I think this is the best album of Taylor Swift, a full transition to pop was a great decision, his vocals are clean, is a pop with quality and reliability, not only for fun but also to make us fall in love with it and have feelings that can not decipher completely. However the ballads are not very nice what a little piece on the album.
    Highlights: Bad Blood and All You Had To Do Was Stay    I think this is the best album of Taylor Swift, a full transition to pop was a great decision, his vocals are clean, is a pop with quality and reliability, not only for fun but also to make us fall in love with it and have feelings that can not decipher completely. However the ballads are not very nice what a little piece on the album.
    Highlights: Bad Blood and All You Had To Do Was Stay
    Lows: This Love and Wildest Dreams    … Expand
  48. LuizaLacradora
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    Um excelente álbum com um grande potencial Taylor conseguiu se adaptar bem a cultura Pop fazendo dela uma grande aliada músicas perfeitas dando destaques a New Romantics e I Know Places embora tenha umas que não sejam totalmente boas
  49. BabyJane
    Feb 5, 2015
    7
    Track by track review:
    1. Welcome to New York 2/10
    2. Blank Space 9.5/10 3. Style 10/10 4. Out of the Woods 9/10 5. All You Had to Do Was Stay 10/10 6. Shake It Off 8.5/10 7. I Wish You Would 2.5/10 8. Bad Blood 1.5/10 9. Wildest Dreams 10/10 10. How You Get the Girl 6.5/10 11. This Love 8.5/10 12. I Know Places 7/10 13. Clean 8.5/10 Highlights: All You Had to Do Was Stay,    Track by track review:
    1. Welcome to New York 2/10
    2. Blank Space 9.5/10
    3. Style 10/10
    4. Out of the Woods 9/10
    5. All You Had to Do Was Stay 10/10
    6. Shake It Off 8.5/10
    7. I Wish You Would 2.5/10
    8. Bad Blood 1.5/10
    9. Wildest Dreams 10/10
    10. How You Get the Girl 6.5/10
    11. This Love 8.5/10
    12. I Know Places 7/10
    13. Clean 8.5/10

    Highlights: All You Had to Do Was Stay, Style, Wildest Dreams.
    Potential singles: Blank Space, Shake It Off, Style, Wildest Dreams, All You Had to Do Was Stay, Out of the Woods, Bad Blood.    … Expand
  50. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    One of the most impressive pop albums of 2014.

    Best tracks: New Romantics, Clean, All You Had to Do Was Stay, Out of the Woods................................
  51. luislemos
    Jun 25, 2015
    6
    Não pode ser considerado um álbum ruim, mas tem algumas músicas muito "ruins" para o nível Taylor Swift. Os destaques ficam para Blank Space, New Romantics e Wildest Dreams.
  52. RespectTheMusic
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont like the way Taylor decided to leave country music but I have to admit that this album is very good!!! All the songs are well-performed and the album has a flawless affect on me!!!… Expand
  53. jyo_tirmaya
    Nov 1, 2014
    3
    This girl has some great karma to become so rich and famous after releasing some seriously mediocre albums, but it's no secret that Taylor Swift has some faithful fans who will love whatever she releases - good or bad.
  54. DudeUnknown
    Jan 1, 2015
    0
    TERRIBLE. That's all I can say. It's just her usual overly emotional breakup complaints. But now she's just trying to hide it. It's still the same junk that Taylor Swift has always had.
  55. slippery
    Nov 1, 2014
    3
    I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan, and I have probably more songs by Taylor Swift than I have by almost any other artist. I'm also MUCH more a fan of pop and rock than I am of country (though there's a fair amount of CM I like), and I tend to like Taylor's pop influences.

    I was really excited about 1989 and was looking forward to buying a bunch of songs ... until I heard them. Vapid,    I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan, and I have probably more songs by Taylor Swift than I have by almost any other artist. I'm also MUCH more a fan of pop and rock than I am of country (though there's a fair amount of CM I like), and I tend to like Taylor's pop influences.

    I was really excited about 1989 and was looking forward to buying a bunch of songs ... until I heard them. Vapid, mindless, emotionally-empty lyrics set to droning, repetitive synthesizer music. It lacks the depth and complexity and raw emotion of previous albums, and the music, while not BAD for what it's TRYING to be, honestly is not trying to be very much. 1989 is an album whose songs lack ambition to be anything more than teenage slumber party sock-hop tunes.    … Expand
  56. TIBIAFOREER
    Apr 15, 2015
    0
    que album ruim, uma garota dessa idade ainda escrevendo esse tipo de musica como blank space??? parece que a taylor vem regredindo no seu trablaho, vai ter 30 anos e ainda falar sobre chifres e musicas como blank space??
  57. lgardient
    Dec 5, 2014
    0
    This album is COMPLETE garbage. At least she considers herself fully pop now. The whole country thing was a complete gimmick just to win awards in country categories. Anyways, Taylor Swift is a HORRIBLE singer. She was decent at best with country, but when it comes to pop... she struggles. She has the weakest, flattest voice in the industry that is auto-tuned/pitch corrected likeThis album is COMPLETE garbage. At least she considers herself fully pop now. The whole country thing was a complete gimmick just to win awards in country categories. Anyways, Taylor Swift is a HORRIBLE singer. She was decent at best with country, but when it comes to pop... she struggles. She has the weakest, flattest voice in the industry that is auto-tuned/pitch corrected like CRAZY. She almost sounds like a robot. Completely overrated, untalented artist.… Expand
  58. AdelebestTaylor
    Apr 24, 2015
    0
    Taylor already made things better than this thing we call "1989" but do what you have to accept their mimizentos fans, saying it is the best album of the decade, I just pity her promiscuous career :)
  59. aliha
    Sep 7, 2016
    0
    I was very excited to listen to the album, so I listened to the previews which is on app store. I was extremely disappointed, the album is overrated. It only won album of the year because it was the most successful album among the other nominees.
  60. WrongKlena
    Sep 7, 2015
    6
    Álbum mediano, apenas mais um no meio de um tanto de pop que temos agora, sem diferenciais.
    Swift se arrisca pela primeira vez no pop, mas se mirou em algo, não certou. O álbum é superestimado e com letras genéricas que vem do mesmo que Swift tem feito antes: romantismo meloso.
  61. adelinekimmey
    Nov 2, 2014
    5
    I don't think the songs of 1989 will last more than a year in my playlist unlike her other albums.
    And she'd better write songs on her own.. Max Martin and Shellback are minimizing Taylor's talent..
    This would be her biggest commercial success so far, but I must state that there was a shortage of showing her whole talent.
  62. BuySameOldLove
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    É um excelente álbum com excelentes composições e produções maravilhosas, letras totalmente coerentes com o álbum, Taylor Swift soube como utilizar a voz nesse maravilhoso álbum foi totalmente merecido o sucesso e vão ter que aguentar a Taylor sim ela demonstrou que consegue fazer sucesso com músicas de qualidades coisa que muitas não conseguem fazer, Parabéns Taylor Swift.
  63. Bringman
    Jan 5, 2016
    2
    this album is one of the worst of the year, all the songs sounds the same, it's not original, it's just boring, boring and the same boring sh*t, i really lost my time listening this.
  64. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    6
    A solid album pretty good though it could be a little bit better I won't go into the songs lyrical content as you know before its released but my song pick would be Blank Space.
  65. Duvcamacho
    Feb 11, 2017
    0
    Se vale de canciones de relleno, que no dejan ver la esencia real del álbum. Se esperaba mucho más de su entrada al pop, y no transmite lo suficiente.
  66. Minimagah
    Jan 10, 2015
    2
    Aside from Welcome to New York and Shake it Off, this album was about the same topic as all of Taylor Swift's other albums. It sells well, but lyrically, the album is very weak, generic, and boring. The only reason why the album got a score higher than a 0 is because of Shake it Off.
  67. gavink
    Jun 11, 2015
    0
    An absolutely brainless, soulless, heartless album! She's still got that middle school girl mentality that she can never shake off. Funny she writes a song called "Shake it off," while still doing all that crappy overproduced pop songs with extremely lame lyrics. Not to mention she has an awful voice that sounds like nightmare. Glad she's off spotify. Not even worth 1 cent. Next!
  68. iAzaleanDelRey
    Aug 19, 2015
    0
    Un Álbum tan repetitivo en cuanto a sus líricas, ¿acaso no hay otra cosa de laque pueda escribir? Las únicas canciones que son "recatables" son Welcome to New York y Bad Blood, y eso por que B'B fue escrita para KATY PERRY solo por el berrinche de una cantante AMBICIOSA y FALSA que piensa que esta por encima de los demás, no es más que un Pop básico, que hasta cualquier canción de losUn Álbum tan repetitivo en cuanto a sus líricas, ¿acaso no hay otra cosa de laque pueda escribir? Las únicas canciones que son "recatables" son Welcome to New York y Bad Blood, y eso por que B'B fue escrita para KATY PERRY solo por el berrinche de una cantante AMBICIOSA y FALSA que piensa que esta por encima de los demás, no es más que un Pop básico, que hasta cualquier canción de los Álbums "flop" de Katy le patea el culo a esta abominación, cuando 1989 gane un Premio al Mejor Álbum Pop podrá condierarse un cantante Pop, mientras que siga siendo la burla del Pop.… Expand
  69. Jspotter89
    Nov 6, 2015
    0
    I have to hand it to her. Taylor Swift, combining this album and the absolute artistic bankruptcy of modern corporate radio, has found a way to violate my ears in ways I never thought they could be violated.

    Let me be clear. I am here against my will. I have not had a desire to listen to a Taylor Swift song in my entire life. And yet, here I am, submitting a review for an atrocious    I have to hand it to her. Taylor Swift, combining this album and the absolute artistic bankruptcy of modern corporate radio, has found a way to violate my ears in ways I never thought they could be violated.

    Let me be clear. I am here against my will. I have not had a desire to listen to a Taylor Swift song in my entire life. And yet, here I am, submitting a review for an atrocious album I never wished to hear a single track of, and feeling entirely within my rights to do so because I know more than 50% of it's tracks better than I know some Led Zeppelin songs I've been listening to for 20 years. Why? Because it is not possible to work in any office setting, take a bus, take a cab, take a subway, walk through any mall or shopping plaza in America without hearing her shrill, whiney lyrics bombarding your ears.

    Perhaps you could say that I should not fault Ms. Swift for the overbearing omnipresence of her music. **** Taylor Swift has made millions (if not billions) of dollars by making exactly the music that corporate radio wants her to make. More than any of the pop queens out there, Swift is more than willing to make exactly the kind of music these devoid-of-any-talent hacks think will sell.

    Which brings me to 1989. This album is garbage in musical form. It is a pop princess who has never seen a day's worth of misfortune in her life trying (and succeeding) in making a generation of nitwits think she is a victim. It is a 25-year-old woman writing about boys and relationships as if she were 13. And above all, it is the same **** in every song!!! I can only think of two reasons for this, neither of which cast Swift in a good light: 1.) Either she is a terrible artist who writes horrifically bad, derivative, and immature lyrics because she genuinely feels those emotions and sees life in that twisted way, or 2.) She is a greedy, cynical fat-cat in league with corporate radio to manipulate millions of dollars out of the pockets of tweenage girls and their parents. But no, because Kanye West was mean to her at the Grammy's that one time, everyone should feel sorry for her forever.

    Sorry. I don't. Please go away Taylor.    … Expand
  70. miIeycyrus
    Sep 3, 2015
    0
    the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck the world's worst songs, bad blood, yuck
  71. PinkFriday
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    1. Welcome To New York - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS)
    2. Blank Space - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (10 STARS)
    3. Style - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (9 STARS) 4. Out Of The Woods - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS) 5. All You Had To Do Was Stay - ✩✩✩✩ (4 STARS) 6. Shake It Off - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (7 STARS) 7. I Wish You Would - ✩✩✩ (3 STARS) 8. Bad Blood - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (8 STARS) 9. Wildest Dreams - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS) 10. How You Get The Girl - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (7    1. Welcome To New York - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS)
    2. Blank Space - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (10 STARS)
    3. Style - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (9 STARS)
    4. Out Of The Woods - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS)
    5. All You Had To Do Was Stay - ✩✩✩✩ (4 STARS)
    6. Shake It Off - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (7 STARS)
    7. I Wish You Would - ✩✩✩ (3 STARS)
    8. Bad Blood - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (8 STARS)
    9. Wildest Dreams - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS)
    10. How You Get The Girl - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (7 STARS)
    11. This Love - ✩✩✩✩✩✩ (6 STARS)
    12. I Know Places - ✩✩✩✩✩ (5 STARS)
    13. Clean - ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ (7 STARS)

    Final Grade - 6,4    … Expand
  72. CrisSmiler
    Mar 26, 2016
    0
    It is a very bad album, really expected a better job of Taylor, for entry to Pop, as they could give many points in the criticism taylor hope the country back better
  73. biggeeg
    Sep 10, 2015
    2
    não entendo o sucesso dessa menina. Chata, musicas péssimas, esperando algo que me surpreenda. A unica coisa boa desse album é Style, mas fica nisso
  74. soulszn
    May 31, 2016
    0
    " Taylor Swift " an artist who makes albums and music just for the charts and the money. All the songs of 1989 album were made to be no.1 hits: dead beats, lame and childish lyrics, mediocre vocals. this is how i would describe this album.
  75. mcmelody
    Apr 15, 2015
    0
    .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................horrible
  76. minimaldead
    Jan 17, 2017
    0
    Taylor was inspired by the 80´s music, but she did an album that isn´t good, just an american trash product of 2014, "EMOTION" by Carly Rae Jepsen is what 1989 want to be.
  77. jerryalvarado
    Jun 8, 2017
    0
    Es un álbum malísimo, lleno de copias, temas clichés, nada innovador, ni buena voz, ni buena instrumentación. Lo peor que le pudo pasar al pop, una chica que nada bueno trae.
  78. Tarciofelolivei
    Oct 18, 2015
    5
    Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau. Xau.
  79. diegonelli
    Oct 5, 2016
    5
    Yeah I just listened it completely. It was hard to find it.
    Uhm what I have to say..
    This album is soo **** basic. Yes. Basic. Typical pop cliche music. I think it's obvious that Taylor is doing this for money. Because that's all she cares about. Money and more money. That's why she took all her music from free platforms. It seems like she is a poor angel that has $0 so she needs to    Yeah I just listened it completely. It was hard to find it.
    Uhm what I have to say..
    This album is soo **** basic.
    Yes. Basic. Typical pop cliche music.
    I think it's obvious that Taylor is doing this for money. Because that's all she cares about. Money and more money. That's why she took all her music from free platforms. It seems like she is a poor angel that has $0 so she needs to get paid for her music. Oh, poor girl. She must be suffering. Please donate to her, she needs to buy herself another mansion.
    The only song I liked are Style and Out of the Woods.    … Expand
  80. Mannhorse
    Sep 30, 2015
    3
    1989 is not as good as her previous albums, and Taylor's songwriting edge is getting duller by the minute. There are some good songs in the record, but most of the tracks in 1989 are generic, bland and uninteresting. 1989 is also a very unoriginal album, yet it also does not improve upon its set template. It takes 80's music, puts a Taylor Swift sticker on it, and sells it for millions.1989 is not as good as her previous albums, and Taylor's songwriting edge is getting duller by the minute. There are some good songs in the record, but most of the tracks in 1989 are generic, bland and uninteresting. 1989 is also a very unoriginal album, yet it also does not improve upon its set template. It takes 80's music, puts a Taylor Swift sticker on it, and sells it for millions. There are quite a ton of horrendous and plain terrible tracks in 1989, like Wonderland with its "eh eh eh", or Style with its trite references to James Dean.

    Do not purchase this album if you are not a "Swiftie". It is not worth the money.    … Expand
  81. ThatOneReviewa
    Oct 29, 2015
    2
    At first Swift was a mediocre country star, and now she's trying to experiment with pop. Now, right off the bat, I have no problem with her as a person, and she's quite a nice person, but her experiment with pop failed. Terribly. The highlight is definitely "Blank Space", however other than that song, most of the songs are just plain annoying, and once again, the only subject mannerAt first Swift was a mediocre country star, and now she's trying to experiment with pop. Now, right off the bat, I have no problem with her as a person, and she's quite a nice person, but her experiment with pop failed. Terribly. The highlight is definitely "Blank Space", however other than that song, most of the songs are just plain annoying, and once again, the only subject manner touched in this album is pretty much love, even though I have heard "Shake It Off" is Swift's response to those who hate her.… Expand
  82. LupeHaynes
    Nov 1, 2015
    1
    Although catchy, Ms. Swift still plays the victim card to bring her lyrics to life. All the songs are the same thing, each and every album. She's recycling the same stuff and over again.
  83. themickeymose
    Dec 15, 2015
    1
    Extremely overrated. Very childish. I used to love swift, but I think she needs to get back with her old country vibe. Shake if off and bad blood are very cringe worthy and immature. I regret listening to her album. Good thing she's taking a long hiatus.
  84. Sani
    Jan 7, 2016
    3
    Overrated. Cliche after cliche and heavily repetitive. Her lyrics are uninspiring and shallow. I've never cared for Taylor Swift but I gave her the benefit of the doubt considering this was going to be her first full-on pop album. The album is perfect mind-numbing radio music. Her vocals have very limited dynamic. Only soft and loud. There are no subtle nuances, minimal vibrato (which addsOverrated. Cliche after cliche and heavily repetitive. Her lyrics are uninspiring and shallow. I've never cared for Taylor Swift but I gave her the benefit of the doubt considering this was going to be her first full-on pop album. The album is perfect mind-numbing radio music. Her vocals have very limited dynamic. Only soft and loud. There are no subtle nuances, minimal vibrato (which adds colour to music) and no characteristic/unique runs or vocal inflection. Taylor needs to explore her range more and work on vocal performances as well as improving the quality of production. Not a single song has any memorable emotional attachment, sounds more like the diary of a teenage girl who got her first boyfriend.… Expand
  85. Vicsegatto
    Jan 19, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a big fan of Taylor, really loved this album and I loved it even more the tour filled with guests,The musics are great,but obvious some of them do not have one so cool hit!… Expand
  86. Tonyo
    Feb 16, 2016
    1
    Après RED, Miss Country revient de nouveau avec un album pop afin de toucher un public plus large, et surtout un public international. Pari réussi au niveau des ventes... cependant toutes les productions sont des sons pop basiques, gâchés par la "voix" de Swift. Aucun titre ne sort du lot.

    E•MO•TION de Carly Rae Jepsen ou encore Title de Meghan Trainor sont des albums pop supérieurs    Après RED, Miss Country revient de nouveau avec un album pop afin de toucher un public plus large, et surtout un public international. Pari réussi au niveau des ventes... cependant toutes les productions sont des sons pop basiques, gâchés par la "voix" de Swift. Aucun titre ne sort du lot.

    E•MO•TION de Carly Rae Jepsen ou encore Title de Meghan Trainor sont des albums pop supérieurs avec des productions bien plus solides (surtout le premier).    … Expand
  87. kevinptztos
    Jun 6, 2016
    5
    [ENGLISH] This album has good songs like "Blank Space", "Style", "Shake it Off" and "Wildest Dreams". The others songs I think are boring.

    [ESPAÑOL] Este álbum tiene buenas canciones como "Blank Space", "Style", "Shake it Off" y "Wildest Dreams". Las otras canciones creo que son aburridas.
  88. Jhonatt
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    Infantile, empty and of banal content. It serves to dance cleaning the house and just for that. Any beginner does something like that... Noooooooooooo
  89. samwich21
    Jun 9, 2017
    6
    1989 is nothing new or remarkable, it's merely a record full of safe, bland pop music. Taylor lost all of the character and beauty that she poured into Speak Now and Fearless. The production on the album version of "Bad Blood" is horrendous. I'm very pleased that Taylor decided to do a remix with Kendrick Lamar. The remix is a 10/10. the album isn't without its highlights, though. Shake It1989 is nothing new or remarkable, it's merely a record full of safe, bland pop music. Taylor lost all of the character and beauty that she poured into Speak Now and Fearless. The production on the album version of "Bad Blood" is horrendous. I'm very pleased that Taylor decided to do a remix with Kendrick Lamar. The remix is a 10/10. the album isn't without its highlights, though. Shake It Off, Out of the Woods and I Know Places are all wonderful standout tracks.… Expand
  90. shtnote
    Dec 20, 2016
    2
    One word: Overrated
    1989 is one of the poorest albums I've ever heard. I save Blank Space from the list, lyrically speaking, but the melody annoys me a lot. Many artists did the major idea of being the center of their songs, but I don't blame her for that, and I don't think is selfish at all, since every artist does some. But the fact that the pop ballads are repetitive and look like they    One word: Overrated
    1989 is one of the poorest albums I've ever heard. I save Blank Space from the list, lyrically speaking, but the melody annoys me a lot. Many artists did the major idea of being the center of their songs, but I don't blame her for that, and I don't think is selfish at all, since every artist does some. But the fact that the pop ballads are repetitive and look like they were meant to just sell and not to be even consider that it is a song, but a product, makes me queasy. The album makes it clear that is not Swift's voice or her own songs that makes the fame, but the supermodel salable face and "funny ballads". Just hated.    … Expand
  91. krisvolnero
    Feb 13, 2017
    2
    1989, though quite catchy at some points, was bland, littered with poor songwriting, and definitely not memorable. Taylor has moved into generic pop, which is a disappointment, since some of her earlier songs were much more meaningful. The vocals were definitely not awful, but they were not anything extraordinary either. Few of her songs on this album conveyed actual emotion.
    The lyrics    1989, though quite catchy at some points, was bland, littered with poor songwriting, and definitely not memorable. Taylor has moved into generic pop, which is a disappointment, since some of her earlier songs were much more meaningful. The vocals were definitely not awful, but they were not anything extraordinary either. Few of her songs on this album conveyed actual emotion.
    The lyrics for 'Shake It Off' were repetitive and cringeworthy. Her attempt to rap ruins what little good remained of the song, right with the lyrics "this sick beat" and "hella good hair." The vocals in 'Wildest Dreams' were too breathy and annoying. The lyrics "He's so tall and handsome as hell / He's so bad but he does it so well" does not do anything to improve the song, though the chorus was not bad.
    The other songs were either awfully terribly bad or just boring. I enjoyed some of Taylor's older songs, and I am severely disappointed at her attempt at pop. This album was more of a chore to listen to than an enjoyment.    … Expand
  92. kevindouglas
    Feb 25, 2017
    6
    Nova imagem, nova sonoridade, mesmos temas pop inofensivos de sempre. A única razão que vejo pra esse ter sido considerado o álbum do ano pelo Grammy é o brilhante marketing criado em cima, tornando-o um dos discos mais bem sucedidos da década, fora isso, nada contém relevância o suficiente para tornar o álbum acima da média do que se é produzido na música pop mainstream atual.

    Welcome    Nova imagem, nova sonoridade, mesmos temas pop inofensivos de sempre. A única razão que vejo pra esse ter sido considerado o álbum do ano pelo Grammy é o brilhante marketing criado em cima, tornando-o um dos discos mais bem sucedidos da década, fora isso, nada contém relevância o suficiente para tornar o álbum acima da média do que se é produzido na música pop mainstream atual.

    Welcome to New York: 7
    Blank Space: 7
    Style: 6
    Out of the Woods: 7
    All You Had to Do Was Stay: 5
    Shake It Off: 7
    I Wish You Would: 5
    Bad Blood: 8
    Wildest Dreams: 7
    How You Get the Girl: 5
    This Love: 6
    I Know Places: 5
    Clean: 5
    Wonderland: 5
    You Are In Love: 5
    New Romantics: 6

    Total: 6,0    … Expand
  93. musicsnob1298
    May 12, 2017
    1
    I mean it's good for a pop album, but compared to her other work, it's generic. I expected more and was extremely disappointed. Even the songwriting on this album, was meh. I also don't see the 80's influence at all
  94. Heliosantoos668
    Jun 11, 2017
    0
    Taylor came up with very advanced developments by boycotting performers above the top with 1989. A refreshment on failure this proves that Taylor will not be common or superior to another artist, thus being 1989 a common album with subject of ex boyfriends in fresh failure
  95. swiftieforlife
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    This is just a generic pop album with an OK beat and immature lyrics. It is not an upgrade from her old work as I do not see any difference. The whole record sounds heavily country influenced but does not stand out in either the pop or country genre.
  96. ELteaDElaverda
    Jun 19, 2017
    0
    pobresita la 45indy almenos hay que apoyarla con el user score y como la mua tiene q escribir todo lo que le salga a la mente obvia 45indy es un fracaso en todo y 18onna es mejor en todo obvia mmmmmmm
  97. daniilminaj
    Jun 13, 2017
    3
    disgusting album. Taylor positioned himself as a country singer but ended up releasing a full pop album. All of her songs about her ex, she's terrible. 0 out of 10
  98. Wonderland28
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    Taylor loses her shine in this pop record. The melodies on the album aren't as cohesive or as impactful as her previous efforts and her lyricism and vocals are lost behind blistering pop productions.
  99. NathanTse1108
    Jul 20, 2017
    0
    Sorry but this album sucks in the worst way ever! I cannot imagine how bad this album is! Except for Out Of The Woods, I don't find any songs in this album worth a listen.
  100. Emmaloboo
    Sep 29, 2017
    5
    Original lyrics, but they songs are way repetitive, and the music is nothing original, it sounds like any other album these days. Just 3 tracks are redeemable, the rest sounds exactly the same. This is the perfect example of what a promotion could do.
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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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