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. Positive: 2,467 out of 3039
  2. Mixed: 155 out of 3039
  3. Negative: 417 out of 3039
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  1. johares
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    It’s an album of the year material. Lyrics are so mature yet wise & the production is superb . Taylor proved once again her ability to explore genres.
  2. GB999444
    Oct 22, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We already know how great Taylor's lyrical work is so I'm gonna focus on my criticisms more than my praises.

    The bridges are average, some of the melodies go nowhere, the flow of some of the lyrics is off. The 3AM edition has some great additions but some of the songs feel like filler. Love the choice of Karma being a gel pen pop song and Taylor going all in on the reputation vibes with Vigilante Sh*t. Some of the songs feel too similar to others and I'm not referring to references and interpolations but the sings within the album compared to each other. The production also feels wonky and a bit uninspired. However I do acknowledge that some of the songs didn't please me as much as they should've (especially the 3am songs) because of my particular music taste but when I try to think of the melody for The Great War for example, i often get it confused with the music in Paris or High Infidelity.    … Expand
  3. sokst
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    Ew. Swifties get mad.
  4. katkat13
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Perfect lyricism, enchanting melodies. Its perfect, I really loved it so much
  5. l3nv
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Differential, fresh and surprising. This is that kind of album you can listen to many times. Even if at the beginging you are not sure, then, the more you play it, the more you fall in love with it. I feel like with this album it will be like with Reputation. At the begining people were talking how much they hate it, but later they changed their mind and many of haters became ReputationDifferential, fresh and surprising. This is that kind of album you can listen to many times. Even if at the beginging you are not sure, then, the more you play it, the more you fall in love with it. I feel like with this album it will be like with Reputation. At the begining people were talking how much they hate it, but later they changed their mind and many of haters became Reputation lovers. It is most likely that people who now thinks it is a bad album will appreciate it later.… Expand
  6. trkhang13
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    She has done it again. Taylor Swift can do Awesome music from miss Taylor as always. She delivered. Such a perfect introspective winter album. no wrong. This is why so many fade but she’s still here
  7. durantemediante
    Oct 22, 2022
    7
    Un album bastante normalillo. Tiene canciones que me han gustado, pero el problema con el álbum es que casi todas las canciones suenan igual y hay pocas que destaquen. Canciones que me han parecido buenas: lavender haze, maroon, you're on your own kid, midnight rain y laberynth. Las demás canciones me han parecido normales o malas. Y lo peor del disco la colaboración con Lana del rey, aUn album bastante normalillo. Tiene canciones que me han gustado, pero el problema con el álbum es que casi todas las canciones suenan igual y hay pocas que destaquen. Canciones que me han parecido buenas: lavender haze, maroon, you're on your own kid, midnight rain y laberynth. Las demás canciones me han parecido normales o malas. Y lo peor del disco la colaboración con Lana del rey, a parte de ser repetitiva es que Lana ni si quiera canta. Algo bueno que decir del disco es la lírica y la producción.… Expand
  8. ifspedro
    Oct 22, 2022
    4
    Despite other great releases like red, reputation and folklore, midnights shows how much of a basic white girl Swift has been through out her career. I could easily write a whole essay on the disappointment when I first heard the album and why I think this is Taylor showing the world how simple is it to be white, but this album is so boring that it took all the energy out of my body,Despite other great releases like red, reputation and folklore, midnights shows how much of a basic white girl Swift has been through out her career. I could easily write a whole essay on the disappointment when I first heard the album and why I think this is Taylor showing the world how simple is it to be white, but this album is so boring that it took all the energy out of my body, therefore making me unable to say all the things I wanted to.… Expand
  9. Thenameischrys1
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing sonically and lyrically clever . Swifts new album encompasses her best elements from 1989 , reputation lover with a new touch… Expand
  10. Zanney
    Oct 22, 2022
    3
    All the songs sounds the same. Dissapointed with this one. It was really boring
  11. renensousa
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns da taylor, digo com tranquilidade, as músicas se conectam muito bem, sonoridade ótima. pode ter certeza que esse álbum ao mesmo tempo que faz você chorar também faz dançar.
  12. Alanm17
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Es realmente interesante este nuevo álbum de Taylor Swift. Te transporta a diferentes moods a lo largo de todo el álbum.
    Respecto a la lírica... increíble, es Taylor Swift, mientras que los sonidos que ha utilizado me ha parecido llamativo, puesto que ha utilizado sonidos característicos de la música de los 80s, lo cual pensaba que Taylor nunca lo haría, pero bueno supongo que siempre    Es realmente interesante este nuevo álbum de Taylor Swift. Te transporta a diferentes moods a lo largo de todo el álbum.
    Respecto a la lírica... increíble, es Taylor Swift, mientras que los sonidos que ha utilizado me ha parecido llamativo, puesto que ha utilizado sonidos característicos de la música de los 80s, lo cual pensaba que Taylor nunca lo haría, pero bueno supongo que siempre hay una primera vez para todo.    … Expand
  13. Eviss48
    Oct 22, 2022
    5
    The best album to ever exist!
    She’s a lyrical genius and the album can only be described as a Masterpiece.
  14. Geoina
    Oct 22, 2022
    3
    Fair album on a downward spiral for an artist like Taylor Swift considering her other great works I've Reputation and Folklore
  15. verygoodtastepe
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Best thing I've ever heard. Not a single skip, all songs are amazing, I wish I could listen to it for the first time again.
  16. Harrynakul
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    One of the best pop albums with minimalistic approach and the richness in quality and lyrics.
  17. anafr99
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    **** INCREDIBLE THIS WOMAN IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY there's no one else doing like she is. no one compares. she's insane and a mastermind. and I love her for this.
  18. emnix
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    A perfect blend of her career sounds, while reaching new lyrical highs. Lots of fun,
    Lots of mood
    Lots of words to learn
  19. Lelzo2019
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    MOTHERRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Maxchar
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums she has ever released. I love that she’s not afraid to take risks in doing an experimental album.
  21. hdrkhan23
    Oct 22, 2022
    4
    Such a different sound from her. This album is yet another proof of her creativity and boundless vision.
  22. Hamdisailor
    Oct 22, 2022
    4
    Kinda sounds like Evermore, I kinda was expecting a lot more in this album....
  23. BJMH8
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    A monumental piece of art. She really brought back her unique 1989 synth pop style and merged with melodies that feel like folklore and evermore and created a legendary album. And that just the sound. Lyrics stunning as always, she shows so much maturity and confidence in herself. Finally she feels comfortable enough to open herself for the whole world. Congratulations
  24. matteoz
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Greatest pop album of the last decade. Anti-hero, Mastermind, Question...?, Karma, Lavander Haze, Vigilante **** .... they're all certified timeless classics. Taylor did it again.
  25. Mert8
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    she always surprises everyone with new styles and ideas she creates in a short amount of time and that’s why she is this huge after all the years she has been on the industry unlike mostly others.
  26. midnightsTS13
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    in my opinion this is my favorite taylor swift album. i have been listening since her debut i love her so much and this album is so beautiful and sparkly. her pop side is showing and it’s so good to see it again. this album feels like reputation mixed with lover and a dash of folklores sound. this album is perfect and has no skips, taylor swift really is a mastermind. GO
    STREAM MIDNIGHTS!!!
  27. swifters
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    it sounds all the same, and i’ve been a swifter for a long time. I’m disappointed really.
  28. atreuflores
    Oct 21, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. well…definitely not her best album she’s put out but there’s some good songs. most of them sound the same.… Expand
  29. emmemoomoo
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    excellent!! 1 beautiful hour of intelligent lyricism and synth pop heaven!!
  30. creativecrope
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Deluxe tracks saved it but the main version was so good too. It did grow on me after the 3am came out. 3am has some of her best songs tbh. After you come to terms with her goals about this album and realize the quarantine Taylor is gone, you start to enjoy it a lot more. Great record!
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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  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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