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. melissabuarque
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A nível ou até mesmo acima do folklore, Midnigths é um paraíso lírico. Taylor escreveu os seus medos, inseguranças, angústias e seu passado de maneira dançante, divertida, honesta e sensível, com a maestria que só ela é capaz de alcançar. Apesar de serem letras com que muitos se identificam, não é genérico. Escutar o álbum é viajar em um universo de nossas próprias fantasias, sonhos eA nível ou até mesmo acima do folklore, Midnigths é um paraíso lírico. Taylor escreveu os seus medos, inseguranças, angústias e seu passado de maneira dançante, divertida, honesta e sensível, com a maestria que só ela é capaz de alcançar. Apesar de serem letras com que muitos se identificam, não é genérico. Escutar o álbum é viajar em um universo de nossas próprias fantasias, sonhos e pesadelos. O melhor trabalho da cantora até agora.… Expand
  2. pedroprudente
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I had high expectations, but I can always count on Taylor to meet them. Amazing as always!
  3. Karolgtica
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor nunca decepciona. Esa mezcla entre sus letras y la producción te producen un sentimiento de viaje al pasado.
  4. daryldixonsgf
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    it was fun, then it was sad, then it was fun again, and then there was scheming, and then there was crime
  5. joserpemgland
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    I wish I could’ve given it a 10. Hey, I wish I could’ve given it a one. But it is undeniably true that Taylor Swift’s lack of ambition with this album, lack of innovation, problems with lyricism… it is almost insulting to the fans.
  6. alexcavalcante
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Essa é a nota que merece e se quiser, porque merecia menos que isso por não ser artista de verdade
  7. Lucas25
    Oct 21, 2022
    2
    Reputation mudou de nome rsrs sério gente acabei de escutar todo o álbum não deu pra mim quanto fã dela achei às músicas monótonas parecem que são todas descartes do Reputation tava parecendo q ouvi sempre a mesma música poucas mesmo eu curti de 1/3 músicas pensei que seria mesmo vibe anos 60 um rock falavam tanto q ela viria com uma sonoridade diferente desre esstilo provisório e nãoReputation mudou de nome rsrs sério gente acabei de escutar todo o álbum não deu pra mim quanto fã dela achei às músicas monótonas parecem que são todas descartes do Reputation tava parecendo q ouvi sempre a mesma música poucas mesmo eu curti de 1/3 músicas pensei que seria mesmo vibe anos 60 um rock falavam tanto q ela viria com uma sonoridade diferente desre esstilo provisório e não duvido nada que esse Jack Antonoff falou pra ela deletar o repertório todo e fazer novos arranjos monte de trap pop de 2017 affff essa sonoridade manjada não tem mais novidade nenhuma pra mim um balde de água fria pra mim do lead single foi das poucas que amei o Anti Hero pq o resto não consegui engoli tem faixas do Lado B que deviam ficar no Lado A pq da primeira faixa até a 13 que foi a tracklist originsl postada no streaming são bem REPUTATION/LOVER admito que até gostei dela voltar a fazer música pop mas antes eu ouvindo pensei que teria batidões pop eu esperava outra coisa sim vão me desculpar mas esse novo álbum teve tanta divulgação alta pra vir com um repertório simples dele afffff curti não... só bastou chamarem esse tal Sonoloff aí que não era pra na produção bem pé frio não gosto dele sempre digo q a Taylor devia largar de não desse cara e procurar produtores novos… Expand
  8. katsyy
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I love how she made a mix of sounds in a single album, she always innovating and venturing into different and innovative styles with great lyrics and productions once again taylor swift surprising us with her versatility, she rocked it!!!
  9. ciarasutherland
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. genuinely one of the best album ever lyrically brilliant without compromising songwriting integrity… Expand
  10. jguevara23
    Oct 21, 2022
    4
    I really loved this album it was everything I was waiting for and more.It was so great you need to listen to it.
  11. timsimth72
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing; she a a lyrical genius and sucks you into her world. She did it again.
  12. Babaen
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I'm a fan Demi Lovato. I don't like taylor and her work but this album is 11/10. Apsolutely one of the best albums of the year and certainly the best Taylor album. Congratulations, Tay, good job.
  13. aaedenn
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor’s tenth studio album “Midnights” is exactly what she was destined to make. I feel like every major album cycle for Taylor we say this, but this time, Taylor has fulfilled her destiny in pop music. Starting from the first track, “Lavender Haze,” its clear Taylor is going for something new. I would say overall, it seems she was shooting for something closer to her sixth studio album,Taylor’s tenth studio album “Midnights” is exactly what she was destined to make. I feel like every major album cycle for Taylor we say this, but this time, Taylor has fulfilled her destiny in pop music. Starting from the first track, “Lavender Haze,” its clear Taylor is going for something new. I would say overall, it seems she was shooting for something closer to her sixth studio album, “reputation,” and if that was the goal, she did well. This is exactly what many people wanted from rep. She took the dark motifs and put it over production that did not sound dated from the second it turned on. This is a very well done project, production wise.

    Track by track, “Lavender Haze” is an instant favorite. The melancholy throughout but also the dream-poppy sound makes that track one of the best. “Maroon” is much more up the alley of Taylor’s normal pop work, and “Anti-Hero” is one of the strongest tracks on the album both lyrically and musically. “Snow on the Beach” was probably one of the only disappointments from this album, as Lana Del Rey did not have much of a part in the singing of this track, but “You’re On Your Own, Kid” quickly makes up for this. While not as lyrically strong as predecessor track fives “My Tears Ricochet,” and “Tolerate It,” it is still a sad song and strong musically. “Midnight Rain” is one of the weirdest tracks in Taylor’s discography, but it works and fits nicely, and adds to the difference between the tracks to see through a cohesive album, but not monotonous. “Question…?” Is probably my personal favorite track on this album. The sonics are unrivaled, and it is not particularly surprising as I am a big bridge person, myself. “Vigilante **** was unexpected to say the least. It does not feel like much of a song, but it fits perfectly on this album. “Bejeweled” nails the in between in terms of “1989,” and “reputation,” and I have feeling that “I make the whole place shimmer” will be a pretty common instagram caption over the next few years (and rightfully so). “Labyrinth” musically feels like a good continuation of “Bejeweled” but it’s not overbearing, and not so monotonous that people think it’s the same song (thinking “Afterglow” and “Daylight”). “Karma” was unexpected, and “Mastermind” is one of the stronger songs lyrically, and closes out the album perfectly.

    Overall, “Midnights” is one of Taylor’s best albums, if not her best. Obviously, it’s not on “folklore” and “evermore’s” level of lyricism, but musically runs circles around them.    … Expand
  14. wonderlandx
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    An amazing album. Its captivating how every new release, even coming from sister albums like folklore and evermore, she's able to traverse back to pop and reinvent her music completely. Unsurprisingly, this album is full of Swift's exceptional lyrics tied with her exquisite melodies and ability to express all the emotion of their stories. She never disappoints and Midnights is noAn amazing album. Its captivating how every new release, even coming from sister albums like folklore and evermore, she's able to traverse back to pop and reinvent her music completely. Unsurprisingly, this album is full of Swift's exceptional lyrics tied with her exquisite melodies and ability to express all the emotion of their stories. She never disappoints and Midnights is no exception. 100% recommend this one.… Expand
  15. Ky_Tree_No
    Oct 21, 2022
    6
    More like mid because Taylor carries an otherwise mostly uninteresting set of tracks.
  16. willschroeder12
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Midnights is such a gorgeous album, prior to the bonus tracks I would've ranked it about an 8/10 but the 3 am tracks really transcend the album from being a pop banger to being a masterpiece. I love every song, and truly think Midnights is some of Taylor's best work. It feels like a more refined yet experimental version of her past work. The lyrics are not quite reaching the folkloreMidnights is such a gorgeous album, prior to the bonus tracks I would've ranked it about an 8/10 but the 3 am tracks really transcend the album from being a pop banger to being a masterpiece. I love every song, and truly think Midnights is some of Taylor's best work. It feels like a more refined yet experimental version of her past work. The lyrics are not quite reaching the folklore standard, but they are still high quality and Swift's vocals sound as mature as ever. My only criticism is that Antanoff's production is a little lacklustre, as his once-experimental style is becoming the norm. I am also a little upset that Lana Del Ray only got backing vocals but that isn't a real detriment in the album… Expand
  17. slayngelbaby
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    instant classic. incredible songs, songwriting and production. is everything and more. pop bible.
  18. fvkipe
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    simplesmente tem a melhor essência dela no alt e no pop e saiu essa obra prima provando que consegue fazer um bom pop sem letras genéricas
  19. jakeyfields
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    Taylor has once again done something no artist can ever do. ATE. SPILLED, MOTHERED

    (my only complaint is Lana didn't get a verse.)
  20. Laly1999
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I really believe that this is such a big change, her last beautiful work with folklore and evermore give us peace and a quiet place in the pandemic, this album have anothers intentions, she’s in a trap in her thoughts, with the back to normality everything that we left behind with confinament its coming back with the socialization, the composition of the lyrics and the sounds have aI really believe that this is such a big change, her last beautiful work with folklore and evermore give us peace and a quiet place in the pandemic, this album have anothers intentions, she’s in a trap in her thoughts, with the back to normality everything that we left behind with confinament its coming back with the socialization, the composition of the lyrics and the sounds have a corelativity that a midnight sounds really have, if i have to define this album in one word ill say ETHEREAL, its marvelous and soft, but not to much, its like a perfect sad party, a reflection of our emotionally journeys, you can jump into verses with a very strong string. Love it… Expand
  21. andrezadorea
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    taylor swift ladies and gentlemen, prove once again why it's called the music industry.
  22. Nandacarolsilva
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Great album, good compositions but some song seems just like the previous in terms of instruments
  23. Lindsjarrett
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love most of what Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff do together and this collab is nothing short of a masterpiece. I believe this is the most vulnerable we’ve seen her and while the vibe is fresh, it still very much threads the heart of Taylor throughout. How she continues to expand new boundaries while remaining true to her is beyond me (genius?)

    Lyrical, cinematic, sexy, vibey, wholehearted, sad, fun and all the encouragement we need to feel the feels of life. It gets better with each listen and lyric lightbulb. What more could a swiftie ask for as an addition to our shelves? I’m swooning.    … Expand
  24. danilovestaylor
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    amazing, fun pop vibe with relatable lyrics. i love her so much . Midnights has such a fun pop indie beat
  25. heyi
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor's unique way to craft masterpieces is once again showed on this record.
  26. James2000
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor never disappoints. The greatest album of her whole career. An instant classic.
  27. Llamawaffle
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    As always Taylor has delivered a masterpiece. While the lyricism is less than folklore and evermore that is to be expected from a pop album and the lyrics Swift have written are so deeply personal you can feel why she had sleepless nights. The songs go from lovestruck to reminiscing to devastating to bitter to contemplative to insecure. Each song is truly incredible and perfectlyAs always Taylor has delivered a masterpiece. While the lyricism is less than folklore and evermore that is to be expected from a pop album and the lyrics Swift have written are so deeply personal you can feel why she had sleepless nights. The songs go from lovestruck to reminiscing to devastating to bitter to contemplative to insecure. Each song is truly incredible and perfectly encapsulates each emotion.… Expand
  28. noahhh1
    Oct 21, 2022
    0
    truly one of her worst albums. i dont understand how this was successful whatsoever. people really need to stop hyping up mediocre albums.
  29. SpeakNowHam
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Midnights is one of her best albums. It’s got such a soft pop vibe, and it’s not obvious at first unlike 1989 and reputation! Each track on this album is so unique and interesting, and it was nothing like what was expected, in a good way!… Expand
  30. Nathanmch
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor Swift's best album
    After trying for years to make quality pop music, she has created a timeless album full of perfect earworms and a few heartfelt ballads. The production is familiar but more refined and depthful than her previous pop albums. Lyrically, she finds clever and sometimes campy ways to tell emotional stories both old and new.
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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
  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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