Red (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 2962 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,647 out of 2962
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 2962
  3. Negative: 273 out of 2962
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  1. cath13h
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Amo este álbum!! aunque me haya destrozado emocionalmente. Las letras son perfectas, y all too well (10 minutes version) es otro nivel
  2. Lomdxk
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    MASTER PIECE!!!! The emotions here are amazing, Red Taylor's Version is one of the best remakes of albums un history, Taylor maked me cry a lot, she's literally the music industry and that's a fact!
  3. PedroVill
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    When I heard Red (2012) for the first time, I thought only one thing, this woman is fantastic! And when I heard about the re-recordings, I knew that overcoming the sound and lyrical quality of the album was a challenge of great magnitude, however when listening to the first sounds of the new version I realized that there is no difficult challenge for Swift, and her ability to getting overWhen I heard Red (2012) for the first time, I thought only one thing, this woman is fantastic! And when I heard about the re-recordings, I knew that overcoming the sound and lyrical quality of the album was a challenge of great magnitude, however when listening to the first sounds of the new version I realized that there is no difficult challenge for Swift, and her ability to getting over your own job is just wonderful. Red (Taylor's Version) conveys the same feelings as her previous one, but still does it much better, because she conveys freedom and confidence in her voice.… Expand
  4. foopi
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Too good of an album honestly. Red has always had a special place in my heart, and hearing some of my favorite songs back when I was younger in a more mature voice really speaks to me in a special way.
  5. Cruelsummer20
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Didn’t think it was possible to improve from RED but Taylor said hold my wine. Masterpiece.
  6. bkjpjaugan
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In an attempt to own her life’s work and further strengthen the rights of an artist over their art, Taylor Swift released her second re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version). It contains the 16 tracks from the original version, which was released back in 2012, four of its deluxe tracks, the charity single, Ronan, and nine tracks which did not made it to the final cut of the original tracklists. With this new re-recorded album, she decided to recreate a new musical space for a new era of musical sounds without leaning away from the tunes of its original production, making it clearer, less overpowered, and sounding more distinctive than the rest as evident by State of Grace, Stay Stay Stay, and most especially, Girl at Home. However, some songs lost their magic after their reanimation, which includes, Red, I Knew You Were Trouble, 22, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and Begin Again.… Expand
  7. beatrizsousa
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    The queen never disappoints. Red (Taylor's Version) is going to be on repeat for the rest of my life.
  8. M1RR0RBALL
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This album was already a masterpiece but I am, somehow, still so impressed by how good this is. Having these songs with Taylor's current vocals on itself is a gift. Personally I got to fall in love with songs all over again. And don't get me started on the vault songs - I still haven't recovered. I knew the ten minute version of All Too Well would be brutal on me but I was NOT prepared forThis album was already a masterpiece but I am, somehow, still so impressed by how good this is. Having these songs with Taylor's current vocals on itself is a gift. Personally I got to fall in love with songs all over again. And don't get me started on the vault songs - I still haven't recovered. I knew the ten minute version of All Too Well would be brutal on me but I was NOT prepared for the rest of the songs to be SO good. Thank you Taylor… Expand
  9. Josuezazo
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra, Taylor superó su versión anterior y nos dio el que sin duda es el álbum del año.
  10. W3wo
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Artisima de inicio a fin, nada nuevo en la industria musical trayendonos tremendas biblias.
  11. Will_ameida
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Ela veio e deu o nome, mostrando maturidade e novamente provando ser a melhor compositora de sua geração
  12. J_seijasarte13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album could be in a museum, it is a complete artwork that deserved winning album of the year and other categories in 2014, at last Taylor starts to recover what belongs to you... It's an album that was amazing, but the new re-recording made them even more amazing and powerful.… Expand
  13. rominn
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    te amo tay .
  14. LC6
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best compositions of the year was made by Taylor Swift. This album is especially perfect.
  15. Shadow_Broker
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    From the amazing orchestral addition to "The Last Time" (and hearing Gary Lightbody's voice again) to the incredible 10 min version of "All Too Well" to the matured and beautiful voice of Taylor, it's a beautiful and faithful reimagination of a legendary album, the inclusion of the incredible Vault Songs just makes it a complete experience.
  16. estebanagb
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    it is soooooooooooo goooooooooooooooood. proud of taylor once again. she never disappoints
  17. luciaaazz
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    it's incredible i only have good things to say about it, she's the music industry she's an icon she's a legend and she is the moment now come on now
  18. Betterthanreven
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it I love the vocals i love everything snjskaksjsjsjsjjskskskskskskskskskksksksksjjsjsjsjsjsjs… Expand
  19. emartin
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    She is just getting better and better with time…Taylor is and will be remembered as one of the best musicians in history! RED Taylor’s Version only improved the original one! Im so so proud of her work and inspiration to the world…Artists should own their work!!!
  20. Pez050603
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    That’s the best masterpiece in the world, it’s an album perfect, really Taylor knows how all I needed
  21. jmdgrcx
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Red (Taylor's Version) is an embodiment of the vocal and lyrical prowess she has been known for throughout her career. More than a reinvention, this album is a staunch reminder and reaffirmation of Taylor's inexorable gift to tell touching stories through transcendent songs.

    The profound maturity of her voice underscores how this album is a retelling of her teenage tales from a novel    Red (Taylor's Version) is an embodiment of the vocal and lyrical prowess she has been known for throughout her career. More than a reinvention, this album is a staunch reminder and reaffirmation of Taylor's inexorable gift to tell touching stories through transcendent songs.

    The profound maturity of her voice underscores how this album is a retelling of her teenage tales from a novel vantage point nearly a decade later as she ventures forth on owning back the life she once lived and told through the rerecordings of her first six studio albums.

    The heartbreaks of her past may have been miserable, but now, this musical masterpiece that personified those bittersweet memories is just simply cathartic and magical.

    Quite frankly, no one does it like her.    … Expand
  22. adcorcu
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This album was one of the greatest things i’ve heard. Truly a masterpiece. So proud of Taylor for being brave and re recording her albums. Claiming what’s hers.

    It’s her lyrics, her effort, her tears. Her heartbeat, her passion, her hurt. Taylor Swift truly deserves this master, and call it her own. Can’t wait for the others
  23. rahuldhupar13
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Red(Taylor's Version) is going to be a handbook for storytelling songwriting...the perfect quilt net of almost 18 genres that you can wrap around on a perfect autumn day, that is something rarely seen for an artist to make his/her listeners experience...

    10 is perfect score i will give
  24. steevlotl
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    All Too Well (10 Minute Version)(Taylor's Version) really pulled the album up the top! The fans are as always looking forward to enjoy the song despite its duration but funny thing was it even exceeded the expectations from most of us!
  25. bmyless
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    my therapist is gonna hear about this one. 10 min version of all too well is so true bestie
  26. dannnnielg
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This is extremely good, it's nostalgic to hear the old songs in her adult voice, we love you Taylor
  27. Roxana1009
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    It was amazing and exceeded my expectations. It was similar to the original but had a different light to it as well.
  28. beccs
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    5000 words sure isn't enough to describe how I felt upon listening to Red (Taylor's Version). This was the album that made me a stan and I forever will cherish it as a part of my life. Taylor, thank you so much for re-recording this album before this year ends. This isn't just an album, it's a lifestyle, it's everything.
  29. MiguelHudson
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A perfect balance of pop with country.
    The Vault songs are really awesome and we can see how Taylor decided to make it better    … Expand
  30. mariooo
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only Taylor Swift CAN TURN A DECADE OLD ALBUM INTO A NEW ALBUM. ONLY TAYLOR SWIFT… Expand
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

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  1. PopMatters
    Dec 16, 2021
    80
    Swift lays the groundwork of her songs with good chords in Red (Taylor’s Version), but she also enhances the songs’ power with catchy lyrics and melodies (“You fooound me / You fooound me / You fooound me-e-e-e-“).
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  2. Under The Radar
    Dec 2, 2021
    90
    Truth is that this is now the definitive version of Red. It may also ensure that the good old boys who casually sold her music, seemingly out of a mixture of greed and spite, won’t get one red cent from Red, and it proves you can take a masterpiece and make it sound even better.
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  3. AllMusic
    Nov 19, 2021
    70
    The highlight of these is a ten-minute version of "All Too Well," a bitter ballad that was already one of the peaks of Red and is now turned into an epic kiss-off. This, along with excavated songs, are reason enough for Swift to revisit Red and they, not the re-recordings, are the reason to return to Red [Taylor's Version].
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