• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2022
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  1. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    it is sooo good, it's like a mix of all taylor's album in one album and songs like would've, could've, should've are amazing
  2. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor's best work is always her last work, and Midnights is solid proof of that. Raw, honest, piercing at times and genuinely pure fun in others. An instant classic.
  3. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito do início ao fim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  4. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album the taylor swift on all your live, your songs pass a best moment Expand
  5. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    The album is amazing. If I could rate more I would. It’s definitely one of her best albums so far
  6. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    e choca zero o talento da gatinha! que delícia de álbum!! uma experiência incrível!
  7. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente é o álbum mais diferente e mais maduro de Taylor, é uma experiência diferente de tudo que já foi apresentado
  8. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is so incredible and I don't even know which one is my favorite.
  9. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Sonically cohesive and immersive. Great production, laid back vocals, and songwriting
  10. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    It's hilarious how many Demi stans are leaving negative reviews on this album. Go stream your fav, ya weirdos.
  11. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of her best pop albums. She manage to have a great album after an amazing era as Folklore/Evermore was.
  12. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    todas as músicas tem um único exclusivo som que faz encaixar todas as outras, e isso torna o album perfeito, eu to sem palavras acho que NINGUÉM faria algo nesse nível se não for ela mesma.
  13. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She did it again! This album is sooo good. Loving it. ! Expand
  14. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    The best **** album ❤️
    Ya lo esperaba con ansias, ella si que sabe darnos arte
  15. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece of steady synth beats with experimental and soothing vocals. Ms. Swift is in her element. And everything aligned. The bonus tracks provide even more amazing tracks, but the 13 track album stands on its own.
  16. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    it hits different. you float outside you body by the melody. taylor was sharp and precise in the lyrics. its giving aoty
  17. Oct 21, 2022
    5
    taylor artista do século!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. Great comeback to pop. No skips in this album. Deserves ATOY. my favorite tracks are could, would've, should've..., anti-hero, vigilant sh*t, high infidelity, snow drop on beach Expand
  19. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    My fav album so far at least right now. words can’t describe how good it is and how much i love it keep up the good work taytay
  20. Oct 21, 2022
    5
    Lana Del Rey meets an uninspired singer of boring, programmed tunes that have been listened to a hundred times.
    Without Melodic nightly thoughts about love translated into let's call it music.
  21. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album taylor released in the last years, has a lot of types of feelings and memories. Expand
  22. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Super great! Obviously there’s nothing less than great when it comes to Taylor. This is a fantastic rendition of all genres.
  23. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos álbuns mais profundos que a taylor já escreveu. É simplesmente único!
  24. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A stunning return to the place she belongs - the top of the singer-songwriter-pop-superstar podium. A true piece of artistry for every person who is in love and hates themselves every day. If I could go 13/10, I would. The 3am Tracks just add further beauty to this masterpiece. Anyone who scores this crazy low is either a saboteur or has no music taste or ear for talent.
  25. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    It's so exceptional and wonderful. I'm impacted. Taylor is the greatest!!!!!!!!
  26. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor Swift didn't disappoint.
    She shows an amazing sensitivity in "Midnights", fascinating.
  27. Oct 26, 2022
    6
    As a fan, I'm not sure if I really liked it. There are EXCELLENT songs (Midnight rain, Maroon, Lavender Haze, Karma, You're on your own, kid), however some of these tracks sound quite the same. Still enjoyed 90% of the album, just disappointed with this one-note production mixed with enhancing lyrics.
  28. Oct 21, 2022
    7
    Interesting, the aesthetic is cohesive in all the album, and she play with new sounds in her voice, new instruments like synths. But overall she could change a little the path during the tracklist in a few listening (the times most all the people liaten to) the sounds can’t be seperate one from the order and you could get loose listening to it.
  29. 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 :)
  30. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    An incredible, poetic and magical album. Midnights is probably her most vulnerable work.
  31. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is what it would sound like if 1989 and reputation have been mixed. Dress is one song that can fit into midnighTS without any significant difference. The production, the songwriting and Taylor's vocals are so matured and developed and are on another level. The fact that Taylor managed to make it as a visual album is an outstanding milestone in her career.
    Kinda disappointed when lana only did backing vocals on snow on the beach, but it's okay. I'm pretty sure they collabed even more lyricwise . And, i hoping that Taylor did a song in LDR10.
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  32. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums ever created. The sound, the visuals and the atmosphere she created is awesome.
  33. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Definitely THE BEST album Taylor has ever done! The lyrics are smart, honest and beautiful, the vocals are amazing and the production is spectacular. A PERFECT MASTERPIECE!!!
  34. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    What an album!!! I JUST found it really good enjoy!! Definitely Swift is a master domingo songwriting!!! Admire n respect her!!
  35. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    1989 and Reputation had a baby and its name is Midnights. Folklore/Evermore lyrics with a pop beat. Taylor Swift is the best songwriter of our generation. I don't know how she constantly manages to exceed expectations?????? THAT IS MOTHER!!!!
  36. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum está divino, Taylor Swift volta com esse novo álbum, inovando e com sua essência do Lover e reputation, inspirações em álbuns de Billie Eilish, Lorde e entre outros.
  37. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    taylor best pop album yet! she never disappoints. midnights is different from anything she’s done before, it’s fresh, new, and fun!
  38. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Fantastic. Just Fantastic. This is truly her best body of work in terms of her entry into pop records. The synth instrumentals are almost reminiscent of 1989, while the lyrics hold clear support from most recent records of ‘folklore’ and ‘evermore’.
  39. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Just amazing, a masterpiece of the music industry, Taylor Swift is the most incredible writer and singer of our generation!
  40. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A very personal diary that reflects a soul defined by the darkest nights... simply a masterpiece.
  41. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Really great album! Loved the change of pace after Folklore/Evermore. Still has some really great lyricism but with a bit more upbeat instruments. Very much a mix of 1989/Reputation/Lover so I recommend if you like any of those albums. It also has some experimental songs in there which is always nice to hear. Great concepts throughout the album and the storytelling is there as always.Really great album! Loved the change of pace after Folklore/Evermore. Still has some really great lyricism but with a bit more upbeat instruments. Very much a mix of 1989/Reputation/Lover so I recommend if you like any of those albums. It also has some experimental songs in there which is always nice to hear. Great concepts throughout the album and the storytelling is there as always. I think it will only get better as I continue to listen to it Expand
  42. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Literally the best. I cannot
  43. a03
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    slaps screaming crying throwing up. one of her greatest albums sorry not sorry.
  44. 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
  45. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    impecável do início ao fim.
    Taylor Swift segue não decepcionando e sendo a maior! ⭐️
  46. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Swift casually pulls alternative and pop genre and blends them into one remarkably with edgy and atmospheric synths and catchy hooks.
  47. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of Taylor Swift's best albums, she writes lyrics that it's very easy for you to identify with
  48. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of her best albums, no doubt.
    The songwriting, so Taylor, so deep. I just loved it.
  49. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great from beginning to end. She made something completely different from her last works but still feels truly personal Expand
  50. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Este no solo es un disco, es un DISCAZO. ¿Podemos hablar de lo bien hecho que está este CD?
    Midnights es una maravilla, de sus mejores trabajos. Anti-hero es una masterpiece, y ni hablar de la perfección de You're on your own, kid.
    Lavender haze un BOP absoluto. Por favor, escuchen este disco sin ningún spoiler previo y disfruten esa obra maestra. Taylor sorprendiendo una vez más, REINA
    Este no solo es un disco, es un DISCAZO. ¿Podemos hablar de lo bien hecho que está este CD?
    Midnights es una maravilla, de sus mejores trabajos. Anti-hero es una masterpiece, y ni hablar de la perfección de You're on your own, kid.
    Lavender haze un BOP absoluto. Por favor, escuchen este disco sin ningún spoiler previo y disfruten esa obra maestra. Taylor sorprendiendo una vez más, REINA ABSOLUTA.
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  51. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    13 perfect stories , about sleepless nights …. Sleepless feelings that have hounded us all … lyrics , music , voice , her signature in every song , AMAZING
  52. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I just loved it. An album with 0 skips and a mix of genres so you can always listen to some song in any situation.
  53. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    The most amazing work of art of one of the most influencial singers of this century. Taylor, you rock!
  54. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    o álbum é ousado e diferente de tudo que Swift já fez e além disso é magnífico
  55. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Midnights is the love child of Reputation and 1989, with traces of Lover added from the past. Complete perfection is what it is.
  56. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Easily her best album. Usually her albums have to grow on me from the initial listen but something about this one is something I’ve been waiting for. The mix of vulnerability, love & bad **** with like the synth pop beats makes Midnights an instant classic.
  57. 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
  58. Oct 28, 2022
    10
    the best of the best LITERALLY I feel that It better then 1989 cuz the emotions and lyrics AMAZING
  59. 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.
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  60. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor's unique way to craft masterpieces is once again showed on this record.
  61. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    amazing, fun pop vibe with relatable lyrics. i love her so much . Midnights has such a fun pop indie beat
  62. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    taylor swift ladies and gentlemen, prove once again why it's called the music industry.
  63. Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Great album, good compositions but some song seems just like the previous in terms of instruments
  64. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    instant classic. incredible songs, songwriting and production. is everything and more. pop bible.
  65. 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
  66. 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!!!
  67. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing; she a a lyrical genius and sucks you into her world. She did it again.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
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  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Picks of the bunch are Karma, Maroon, Anti-Hero, Snow On the Beach, Sweet Nothing, and You're On Your Own, Kid. The rest is fairly boilerplate and forgettable, but the production is crisp and potent throughout. Huge influence of Jack Antonoff on this album helps cultivate its nocturnal motifs. The 3am edition is brilliant. Not a fan of the censored version. 8.6/10
  74. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This is extraordinary, literally the greatest thing that I've heard, a true masterpiece
  75. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of her best albuns, she ways can do something good without doing diferent or keeping the same style of her other albuns. It's impressive how she can do a music with an beautiful word, or a sad one, with a fun and animated rhythm.
  76. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    She is good, finding the balance between her folklore/evermore albums and lover/reputation synth pop. She's not everyone's cup of tea, but for her fans, the album is great.
  77. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece from a musical mastermind. Truly no skips, only hits! It’s impossible to imagine how she can top this, but knowing Taylor, she always will!
  78. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Midnights is, contrary to the New York Times’ review, a new side of Taylor we’ve never heard before. This is a totally new sound and engineering and writing from Swift and her colleagues. I wouldn’t be surprised if this record brings new people into the Swiftie mix.
  79. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Mastermind does masterpieces, she did it amazing, I loved this album since my initial listening
  80. Oct 21, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So boring Album…… I can't believe Taylor did this。
    Literally nobody like this album
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  81. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Another life saving album from Taylor Swift!!! Congratulations
  82. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of Taylor Swift, this album is a masterpiece, but Lana del Rey deserves better.
  83. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Taylor Swift/ Perfect album ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  84. Oct 29, 2022
    10
    O álbum está incrível. A Taylor sempre arrasa
    Apaixonada por todas as músicas
  85. Oct 21, 2022
    7
    While many people are praising her effort of being introspective on this album, it feels like she’s trying so hard to achieve that with these songs. Yes, it sounds good and there’s a production value, yet I can’t help but hear Jack Antonoff all over the album. It’s one of the better pop albums but it’s not her best work of art.
  86. Oct 21, 2022
    4
    Me gustaron algunas canciones pero nada especial…ninguna se destaca de las demás y sigue con los mismos sonidos q sus últimos dos álbumes que zzzzzz
  87. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Me encanto es un álbum muy tranquilo pero también muy movido con un toque de amor y odio lo ame y como siempre Taylor Swift te sorprende con sus nuevos proyectos
  88. Oct 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La producción está genial, sin duda se nota el trabajo colaborativo de Taylor y Jack Antonoff.
    Sin embargo, el álbum se siente como una calca de sus anteriores trabajos, específicamente con Lover y Folklore, intentando imitar sus sonidos característicos, algo así como un collage de recopilados de piezas descartadas de estos.
    Imitando de manera arcaica lo que hizo especial a estas obras.
    Lo más decepcionante fue sin duda la colaboración con Lana del Rey, si se le puede llamar así; no fueron un dúo, Lana fue puesta como un adorno, ni siquiera eso; no hay una mezcla de esencias, solo otra canción mas del álbum con un sampleo de la voz de Lana.
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  89. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so freaking good! BEJEWELED?! KARMA?! SWEET NOTHING?! all so good and then she added the other seven songs?! SO FREAKING GOOD I LITERALLY LOVE IT SO SOS MUCH! Expand
  90. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor’s back into Pop and there’s no doubt about it that she will never disappoint, the album as a whole is amazing. And tracks like “Midnight Rain” & “Question…?” is pop songs we needed at such a time that music was dying. But, it can’t be Taylor without ballads, “Snow On The Beach” captures the beautiful sound of a type of-Christmas Eve vibe meanwhile “Your On You’re Own, Kid” gives so much depth into the symbolism she uses. This album has to be one of Miss Swift’s best albums to date. Amazing job Taylor, Love you always. Expand
  91. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    i’ve been a swiftie since i could remember. midnights definitely doesn’t disappoint. i was a little confused at first listen and wasn’t sure how to feel about the album, but once the 3am version dropped, i re-listened to the album and fell in love. taylor swifts artistry is shown very well throughout this entire album. the upbeat tracks and sad ballads really glue the album togetheri’ve been a swiftie since i could remember. midnights definitely doesn’t disappoint. i was a little confused at first listen and wasn’t sure how to feel about the album, but once the 3am version dropped, i re-listened to the album and fell in love. taylor swifts artistry is shown very well throughout this entire album. the upbeat tracks and sad ballads really glue the album together beautifully. if you don’t like the album on first listen, i promise you’ll like it way better on the second listen. this is one of the best albums she has ever made in my opinion and i encourage everybody to listen to this masterpiece. Expand
  92. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    midnights is a very nostalgic album that manages to convey the messages that taylor has faced throughout her life, her highs and lows, it is an album that excites by identifying with the compositions
  93. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely brilliant.. The sound, the beat and the lyrics are just as incredible as the previous work... Expand
  94. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. This is not only her best album imo but the best album I've ever heard in my life. This is so out of the world. Taylor Swift never disappoints. She's a genius. Would've could've should've made me cry a lot.
  95. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of Swifts best albums. The sounds are new for her and experimental but she has found a way to execute them perfectly. At this point it seems there is no genre that Swift couldn’t overtake. She has proven she is multifaceted and genre-bending. Her writing is consistently improving and impressing and her production (particularly when in collaboration with Jack Antonoff and AaronEasily one of Swifts best albums. The sounds are new for her and experimental but she has found a way to execute them perfectly. At this point it seems there is no genre that Swift couldn’t overtake. She has proven she is multifaceted and genre-bending. Her writing is consistently improving and impressing and her production (particularly when in collaboration with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner) never disappoint. Taylor Swift’s music is timeless. Simply put this album is pop perfection, with the lyricism of a poet. She has once again proved she will always one up herself and break her own records. I expect Midnights to be no different. If it doesn’t break records i will be shocked. Another amazing album from Taylor Swift. Expand
  96. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Bebang Marie Joy Batumbakal Guadalupe Reyes Dimagiba Swift.

    Fei shang, gao shing, chi, shishyang, Chonghu, Guaja, Jushi, Xijingpin, Chunguju, Frelupin, Tashir, Wangshilian, Ho, Twenty, Chonghu,

    A fvcking masterpiece
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  97. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is another time where Taylor completely reinvents herself by being more vulnerable and true about her insecurities. Giving us heartbreaking and emotional lyrics which are so sophisticated and just perfect to express those emotions she wants to evoque in her audience.
  98. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Again she has done something she always does. A pop album, new melodies, new sound and amazing lyrics.
  99. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it is a masterpiece i don’t care about what other people say. might even be my favorite. Expand
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

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