Midnights
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2022
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 3039 Ratings

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  1. Jsghte
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights" exists so that the word "cryptic" has a definition. With sounds that seem to walk between Reputation, Lover and Folklore, but with an original, innovative and experimental touch in Taylor; and the lyrical quality that is never lacking. This is, without a doubt, one of her best albums, and I could bet on this one for the title of "Album of the Year".Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights" exists so that the word "cryptic" has a definition. With sounds that seem to walk between Reputation, Lover and Folklore, but with an original, innovative and experimental touch in Taylor; and the lyrical quality that is never lacking. This is, without a doubt, one of her best albums, and I could bet on this one for the title of "Album of the Year". Featured Songs: • Labyrinth. • Snow on the beach ft. Lana del Rey. • Mastermind. • Vigilante Sh*t.
    • Anti-Hero.    … Expand
  2. Portaqueteim944
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un poco, ehhh "horrible" No me gusto nada, esperaba que en el ft sea más participativo y no solo coro xd… Expand
  3. Pintito
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift ya no sorprende. En el pop de RED se le veía mucho mejor pero lleva varios discos sacando canciones iguales entre sí… Expand
  4. fantanos_uncle
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album is fantastic. It has all the best production aspects of 1989, reputation, and Lover, as well as the lyricism of folklore and evermore. Would've, Could've, Should've and Lavender Haze are the standouts right now, but all the tracks are great. It's also her 10th album after over 16 years in the industry and the fact that it's this good is insane.
  5. paula_12
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Taylor once again proves that she's her only competition. She doesn't have to prove anything at this point, she's just creating art for the sake of it. The bonus 7 tracks are simply a cherry on top. Her willingness to share the whole creating process with us is one of a kind. She comes back to pop after her venture through other genres and constructs a new standard for music all on her own. Again.
  6. submnibiriyae
    Oct 22, 2022
    7
    Great album This seems like a mix of 1989, Reputation and Lover. I like the concept, and the lyrics are top tier (not as good as Folklore ones but still amazing). I was VERY excited for SOTB for the Lana collab, but she appeared 15s and not as main vocals; the song was boring and nothing was shown up.
    Highlights: Lavender Haze, Maroon, Mastermind
    Worst: Snow on the Beach
  7. nicokalber
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album is a true masterpiece. Once again, Taylor Swift is proving that she is the standard for a successful musician. After all these years, she still holds her title as "the music industry" in pop music´s realm and the industry in general. Nowadays, few to none artists have the capacity that Swift has to create catchy hits, while still telling a story both coherently and cohesively,This album is a true masterpiece. Once again, Taylor Swift is proving that she is the standard for a successful musician. After all these years, she still holds her title as "the music industry" in pop music´s realm and the industry in general. Nowadays, few to none artists have the capacity that Swift has to create catchy hits, while still telling a story both coherently and cohesively, with great lyrics and production. This is a win for Taylor Swift and her fantastic collaborators once again.… Expand
  8. ramseymunroe
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    This is the worst album she has ever made, like i don't know a worst album.
  9. cdr23
    Oct 22, 2022
    1
    I really enjoyed Red, Folklore, and Evermore and going into this optimistically, I was extremely disappointed. A lot of the lyrics and tones of voice were corny and overly sophisticated for no reason. Pretty boring album, the only reason I’m not putting a zero is because Labyrinth was good and Lavender Haze was tolerable.
  10. Hemabisht
    Oct 22, 2022
    2
    Same sound as previous album…wish she would do something more like folklore and evermore
  11. mcpooja
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    Almost rivalling Black Country, New Road's album as the best of the year, "Midnights" is possibly modern production at its finest.
  12. Dafyy05
    Oct 22, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash, same basic music, nothing new or exciting about this record…………….we need something else… Expand
  13. vikete
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Este album no me ha gustado para nada. La musica de granjeras se quedo años atras. Period
  14. sheridan89
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Her worst work so far, so bored, basic, poor vocals. We need Taylor 1989’s back.
  15. GingerBread06
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    I really enjoyed it. Not every song is amazing but it's a good, easy listen
  16. motomamista
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    she has done it again! a big sh1t
    her fandom is a bully and likes to compare with other female artists
    they are so annoying✨✨
  17. MGC90
    Oct 22, 2022
    3
    Boring and safe. Nothing new, the same melodies AND music. We can live without this album
  18. Beanie98
    Oct 22, 2022
    2
    Taylor Swift's worst offering yet.

    There are only two songs I have any recollection of after listening (Anti-Hero & Karma) and the rest are either unmemorable or sound the same (or both). The lyrics sound like she put her discography, some words she thought sounded nice, profanity, and some pop culture references into EI and this is what popped out. It's cringy and incoherent and she uses    Taylor Swift's worst offering yet.

    There are only two songs I have any recollection of after listening (Anti-Hero & Karma) and the rest are either unmemorable or sound the same (or both). The lyrics sound like she put her discography, some words she thought sounded nice, profanity, and some pop culture references into EI and this is what popped out. It's cringy and incoherent and she uses too many vocal effects. It sounds like she both hates herself and is obsessed with herself and revenge and desperately wants you to think she is a badass. There are many cringy lyrics such as "Karma is a cat purring in my lap" and "Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby and I'm a monster on the hill." One would hope these were cheeky songs, except she sounds like she is trying to be sensual. I'm not a Taylor-hater by nature either. I was a fan for the majority of her career but this is all the worst elements of her music put together and amplified. Listening to this album truly felt like she was trying to see if she could put out terrible music and still dominate the charts and have critical acclaim due to her name-powet. It is a cringy and disappointing offering.    … Expand
  19. Riler
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    this album is consideted as one of most diverse pieces of art i've ever heard. since taylor and jack are exploring different sound + new lyricism, it creates a very creative LP that deserves those acheivements
    + this album is fun lol :)
  20. Danielle2390
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    Good album but a bit boring. It was hard to get through as the songs all started sounding the same but I love Taylor and I’m sure the songs will grow on me with each listen.
  21. imjuliocesar
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    bem escrito, coeso e boa sonoridade. o feat poderia ser melhor, lana quase não canta.
  22. andresmbello
    Oct 22, 2022
    7
    Dejando de lado las expectativas rock/pop que se tenían. Este álbum es un poco decepcionante, la percepción mejora con cada escucha, pero todo parece muy plano. Aunque la voz de Tayqueen nunca decepciona, me quedé con las ganas de un puente enganchador al que nos tiene acostumbrados. Después de escucharlo en orden y aleatoriamente varias veces, ninguna canción se queda en la mente. NoDejando de lado las expectativas rock/pop que se tenían. Este álbum es un poco decepcionante, la percepción mejora con cada escucha, pero todo parece muy plano. Aunque la voz de Tayqueen nunca decepciona, me quedé con las ganas de un puente enganchador al que nos tiene acostumbrados. Después de escucharlo en orden y aleatoriamente varias veces, ninguna canción se queda en la mente. No encuentro una favorita, una que me toque las fibras (algo muy común en sus anteriores trabajos)... Al final parece un álbum más de Jack y no un producto de Swift... En fin, ojalá vuelva a usar instrumentos reales en el futuro y que no todo suene tan computarizado. Aun así, lo seguiré escuchando para ver como crece en mí.… Expand
  23. kenyamgc
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    I’m really loving this new facet of Taylor! The ritms, her voice… THE LYRICS. It’s amazing.
  24. Electrahearts
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Boring mid mediocre album tragically awful can’t describe how badly it makes my ears hurt it’s so awful but republicans will love it
  25. Zaatar
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    I wanna be just honest, I couldn't listen to any of these songs I listened to every song but couldn't even let the song finish, I skipped them all, my ear bleeds now, what is this mess? Everything is a mess and boring af , it's literally the worst albums of the year I'm so disappointed , it's more like a piece of sheeesh, more than being a piece of work
  26. Rosesforviolets
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    I loved this album so much, it’s perfect. My favorite tracks are bejeweled marron masterminds snow on the beach and would’ve could’ve should’ve among others
  27. Mharia
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Midnights is one of the best albums that Taylor could wrote in her whole career. The lyrics and beats are incredible… Expand
  28. RicardoJulian
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Midnights es una completa epifanía, te revela lo que no te deja dormir en medio de la noche en un sublime susurro. La voz de Taylor es perfecta con los sonidos del album, se complementan y te adentran a este oscuro y a la vez brillante mundo.… Expand
  29. Yunopoot
    Oct 22, 2022
    5
    she is so talented but this album so boring. Taylor deserved more. Keep going taylor
  30. ybustorf4
    Oct 22, 2022
    4
    Midnights lacks ambition. Nothing new when it comes to sound and production. No risks. Just a safe play for her to sell something.
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
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  1. PopMatters
    Nov 4, 2022
    90
    It allows Swift to do what she has always wanted: make an album for its own sake that is received primarily as a work of art instead of a commercial entity or tabloid fodder.
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  2. PopMatters
    Nov 2, 2022
    80
    It is very good. ... There are no major missteps within the album, although not everything works as well as the album’s brightest spots.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Oct 31, 2022
    80
    While her 10th album doesn’t make instant classic status like 1989, and Evermore and Folklore remain her masterpieces, it is still an understated, beguiling look into the mind of one of the biggest pop stars of our age.
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