Red
by Taylor Swift
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 2123 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 41 out of 2123
  3. Negative: 224 out of 2123
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  1. luke123a
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. terrible
  2. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is the moment of truth, i dont know about you but im feeling 22 in a couple months
  3. Lazlo1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Creo que muchos nos seguimos haciendo la misma pregunta: ¿Cómo es que este álbum no tiene un solo Grammy? Para mí, uno de los mejores álbumes de la cantante.
  4. Proferu801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is her 2nd best (only behind Folklore), its lyrics and productions are really good, the lack of cohesive is the only bad thing but it's still an amazing work
  5. mytears13
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Wow. what an amazing album with great lyrics. Even though the tracklist is a bit messy at times. Those lyrics are beyond incredible and this is definitely one of my favourite albums.
  6. Moonlight0
    Aug 3, 2020
    5
    Generally, I don’t like this album. It’s not awful, also it’s not awesome. Some songs are perfect but I don’t prefer to listening it.
  7. gabclary
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Obviously one of Taylor’s best albums, with some of her best songs (All Too Well is a timeless hymn!). There are two songs in this album that have been singles and I used to not like them so much: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble. The melody of these songs used to bother me a little bit, but Taylor made a few changes to them in the 1989 World Tour andObviously one of Taylor’s best albums, with some of her best songs (All Too Well is a timeless hymn!). There are two songs in this album that have been singles and I used to not like them so much: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble. The melody of these songs used to bother me a little bit, but Taylor made a few changes to them in the 1989 World Tour and I’ve loved those versions. She changed the melody of these songs to a Rock rhythm, with electric guitar and some powerful vocals, which made these songs turn to incredible bops. The rock versions of WANEGBT and IKYWT were brilliantly performed by Taylor and showed how intelligent and versatile she is! She is a music genius and I hope she re-records those songs in that rock version when she is able to re-record the RED album. We’ve also seen her perform Holy Ground in a soft and sweet melody, different to the one she used in the album, and it’s amazing how those 2 versions fit the song. They’re so different, yet they both go well with the lyrics. The RED album has other marvelous songs like Starlight, The Moment I Knew, State of Grace, “Come Back... Be Here” and “22”, which had every girl excited for their 22nd birthday just to blast to “22” and sing it at the top of their lungs. I’m 24 now and I still listen to “22” on my birthday, it’s become kind of a tradition to me. It’s crazy how Taylor and her songs can be so meaningful to us. I must say RED is an 8/10 because it’s a fantastic album, just not my top favorite (it occupies my 3rd position on the podium). It still is one of my favorites tho! I just cherish some other albums that could not have a lower or same rating, but RED is definitely worth your time, attention and money. You’ll not be disappointed. In fact, RED is the album that most of the fans have as their favorite, and I totally get why.

    This is my rank of Taylor’s albums so far:

    1st: Lover & 1989 (I can’t decide between them)
    2nd: Speak Now & reputation (I can’t decide between them as well)
    3rd: RED
    4th: Fearless
    5th: Self-Titled Album (“Taylor Swift”)

    I still don’t know about “folklore”. I have to listen to it more to decide where to put it, but it wouldn’t be in 1st or 2nd place.    … Expand
  8. brockcheese
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    This was Taylor Swifts turn from country to pop and she did it with style. Transforming her production into a lush collection of country riffs Taylor makes her sound more accessible to all.
  9. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    A personal favorite for many Taylor fans, Red has some of her most beautifully written songs, both from lyrics point of view as well as musically. While some songs don't really feel like they belong in the general atmosphere (22, we are never ever getting back together, stay, stay, stay) the ones that stand out bring an exquisite sound and feeling: state of grace, treacherous, all tooA personal favorite for many Taylor fans, Red has some of her most beautifully written songs, both from lyrics point of view as well as musically. While some songs don't really feel like they belong in the general atmosphere (22, we are never ever getting back together, stay, stay, stay) the ones that stand out bring an exquisite sound and feeling: state of grace, treacherous, all too well, the last time, holy ground, sad beautiful tragic, the moment i knew, come back be here.… Expand
  10. Rafaelcampanhar
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Aí perfeito! Letras profundas que contam uma história, bem construído! Como sempre Taylor sabendo o que faz
  11. loverxselena
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    With songs like all too well, this album shows how amazing Taylor’s writing is.
  12. 4RF
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! This is a good álbum!!! If you want to know how is the music industry you should listen!!
  13. jayaraya
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Deserves a Grammy. The lyrics is so amazing. I love it.
  14. Sara02
    Jul 26, 2020
    1
    Meehhh boring and vocals are not good at all.......Overrated artist for sure
  15. Folklore014
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    There we are again in the middle of the night
    We dance around the kitchen in the refrigerator light
    Down the stairs, I was there, I remember it all too well!!!!
  16. bibiv
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor’s best album, all too well biggest masterpiece anyone have ever written and also the other lyrics are not far behind. Music with meaning.
  17. Mehulsinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Red is that holy Bible of Taylor Swift which makes us feel the kinda emotions of every nature. This album may not be well understood by critics but the listeners are able to very much connect and understand the album very well. Love you Tay❤.
  18. ascp96
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best Taylor Swift album out there. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, and the vocals are PERFECT. The theme in every song is so cohesive to the previous and the next song in the album. Absolutely adore RED. Also this album has the best collaborations, "The Last Time" and "Everything Has Changed" are beautiful. Definitely love the mixture of rock, pop, and country, and kindAbsolutely the best Taylor Swift album out there. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, and the vocals are PERFECT. The theme in every song is so cohesive to the previous and the next song in the album. Absolutely adore RED. Also this album has the best collaborations, "The Last Time" and "Everything Has Changed" are beautiful. Definitely love the mixture of rock, pop, and country, and kind of ballad as well. So sad this album doesn't get the professional recognition it truly deserves.… Expand
  19. pureoine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's the best taylor swift album, so creative, emotional and passionate. RED deserved 80+
  20. Fra101
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. The lyrics are soo good. I love this.
  21. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    If only Stay Stay Stay had been discarded for Better Man this would be Taylor's best album forever and ever, but since she didn't this stays as a great album that could be topped if she puts her mind to it (may have already done so with Floklore, Idk I need to give it a few more listens but both are GOOD)
  22. Amorosoval
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the most vulnerable pieces of music of the decade, I still don't get how it could be snubbed at the Grammys.
  23. Shaq_97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is one of Taylor's best album lyrics wise because every songs tells a story that makes us feel like we're in there too. Some songs that cross over to pop also very great and catchy. Not gonna lie this album is one of the emotional and saddest album of Taylor.
  24. bpoloana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album still holds the test of time, and remains one of Taylor Swift's best albums, and the best one lyrically
  25. Ysabela
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums hands down. Its shows her great of a lyricist she it to be able to make her listeners to relate to her songs.
  26. AndrewNeon
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece. Full of emotions and story. Mature than speak now, lively than 1989
  27. XBR
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Taylor just took it to not just a next level, but to the peak of her career. Her best piece of work to date PERIOD.
  28. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    I am still a little bit mad that a country pop masterpiece like Red did not win Album of the Year or Best Country Album in the Grammys 2014. Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. The whole album is not consist of country sound but also pop rock, dubstep, country pop... And it is a very fun, emotional, beautiful album with beautiful lyrics. I'm so in love withI am still a little bit mad that a country pop masterpiece like Red did not win Album of the Year or Best Country Album in the Grammys 2014. Taylor Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. The whole album is not consist of country sound but also pop rock, dubstep, country pop... And it is a very fun, emotional, beautiful album with beautiful lyrics. I'm so in love with this lovely album.… Expand
  29. Serchvaz
    May 29, 2020
    9
    The album has an excellent songwriting ,it look like Taylor is moving to be more a pop star ,it has a lot of country pop songs. one of the best Taylor's album.
  30. georgianaeliza
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente mistura de sons.
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Critic score distribution:
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 23, 2013
    80
    Hearing Taylor Swift sing makes you remember these things, how you can wax poetic one day about the efficacy of love to change lives permanently for the better, and the next rail about how love leads only to pain and heartache.
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  2. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Nov 13, 2012
    91
    I like the feisty ones, as I generally do. But "Begin Again" and especially "Stay Stay Stay" stay happy and hit just as hard.
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  3. PopMatters
    Oct 31, 2012
    60
    More varied in its offerings, but also more disjointed than her previous work, Red sounds like a transitional album for Swift.
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