Midnights
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2022
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  1. Twili
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cringe lyrics should start trying to write on other topics as well beside just writing about her exes and past relationships… Expand
  2. Ricko
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Creatively, a slight step back after her awesome 2020 indie folk albums "Folklore" and "Evermore" but in terms of pure pop music this is her strongest and most consistent since "1989". "Midnights" may not have the same number of hit singles as that album but this one has less filler and is more coherent and mature. There is a similar aesthetic across the whole album giving it a continuityCreatively, a slight step back after her awesome 2020 indie folk albums "Folklore" and "Evermore" but in terms of pure pop music this is her strongest and most consistent since "1989". "Midnights" may not have the same number of hit singles as that album but this one has less filler and is more coherent and mature. There is a similar aesthetic across the whole album giving it a continuity and consistency that enhances the listening experience. One of the best pop albums of the year.… Expand
  3. matthewmirliani
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    She did it again. And what’s so brilliant about this record is that it revisits the sounds of two of her most misunderstood masterpieces - reputation and Lover, two records that have been overshadowed by the equal masterpieces of folklore/evermore. It’s her darkest record since reputation, but sounds like the more subdued deepcut tracks from that 2017 gem. It has the sting andShe did it again. And what’s so brilliant about this record is that it revisits the sounds of two of her most misunderstood masterpieces - reputation and Lover, two records that have been overshadowed by the equal masterpieces of folklore/evermore. It’s her darkest record since reputation, but sounds like the more subdued deepcut tracks from that 2017 gem. It has the sting and retrospection of reputation with the optimism and confidence of Lover. Taylor can truly do no wrong. Is this her best record? It’s impossible to tell because she has so many other masterpieces under her sleeve. Thank you Taylor for these gifts. You’ve given people music to help them through dark and confusing times. You’ve given inspiration to songwriters and artists alike. Forever grateful.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. BocaBchBy
    Oct 22, 2022
    5
    Another masterclass on writing and taking the listener on a journey. This album is the departure of the folklore forest and return to the synth pop love of 1989 and Lover. As a swiftie since the debut. I love it
  6. LucasVinicius
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    It's undeniable, she's is the only pop artist that has been capable of overcome her highest success numbers. This is her purest piece of pop music, 1989, Rep and Lover with no skips
  7. Sadamity
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    I just love the whole album. I’m not a Taylor Swift fan, or wasn’t, but this album made me look her as never before. The album is very consistent, personal and rich. Lot of nuances in her voice. Anti-hero, you’re ok your own, kid, bejeweled and the Great War my personal favorites.
  8. JonatasMaia
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Quando achamos que ela não pode mais nos surpreender, ela vai e mostra que pode nos surpreender; o álbum é simplesmente impecável com letras fortes e melodias de outro mundo!
  9. avr50
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Midnights is an experience, better with headphones and with the lights off. The far fetch production and Taylor´s vocals add to an album that has a variety of types of lyrics (from glitter gel pen to quill pen songs) in an almost perfect balance. Midnights is the most intimate album in her body of work, and knowing all of her previous work, is saying something. Worth the time and worth theMidnights is an experience, better with headphones and with the lights off. The far fetch production and Taylor´s vocals add to an album that has a variety of types of lyrics (from glitter gel pen to quill pen songs) in an almost perfect balance. Midnights is the most intimate album in her body of work, and knowing all of her previous work, is saying something. Worth the time and worth the expectations, this album is going to be a classic in her discography, not only because of the records that is breaking in every single platform and in sales, but because it will be remembered as the child of two of her beloved works ("1989" and "reputation", and it can be the case of "folklore" in certain tracks) full of fun and introspective moments, heartache and fireworks. This is Taylor Swift, and artist who has never been afraid of changes and exploring new lands, and this is one of those projects that proves it, even if it's not something completely new, all of those individual and meticulous details in every song make this songs exciting and new.… Expand
  10. Music-Critic
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor’s best album since Reputation! She is truly a pop mastermind, I am absolutely blown away
  11. maki994
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Keep shining queen,This album is full of bops. Thank you for showing once more who is the best artist out there.
  12. MatheusS
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    O que eu acho mais doido na taylor é que já é difícil um artista segurar público replicando o mesmo trabalho e ela explora várias sonoridades diferentes e mesmo assim conquista os fans e mais uma galera nova..

    Perfeito, como sempre
  13. patrickdaaca
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    loved the production, the lyrics are still as good as folklore and evermore’s, the album aesthetics are some of the best she’s ever done. i think we’re entering another peak in taylor’s career.

    top tracks: labyrinth, sweet nothing, maroon, dear reader, would’ve should’ve could’ve
  14. Ryakkan
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    I have listen to Midnights (3am Edition) three times today. In my experience no matter what artists New album you listen to some songs are instant hits such as Maroon and Snow on the Beach, while others tend to grow to be favorites. Anti-Hero was one of those for me, but after listening to it multiple times and seeing the music video I’ma big fan. Even though Midnights is a departure fromI have listen to Midnights (3am Edition) three times today. In my experience no matter what artists New album you listen to some songs are instant hits such as Maroon and Snow on the Beach, while others tend to grow to be favorites. Anti-Hero was one of those for me, but after listening to it multiple times and seeing the music video I’ma big fan. Even though Midnights is a departure from folklore and evermore it is reminiscent of the 1989 and Reputation era as many reviewers have pointed out. Lover was an album that really took time for me to enjoy, but in the end I really did enjoy it and it may be one of my favorites. No doubt this one will be a favorite. Taylor truly if a remarkable songwriter and entertainer that knows her fans well.… Expand
  15. K-rolo
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    'Midnights' isn't Taylor's best album in my opinion, but still very nice.

    In the same musical style, I think I enjoyed '1989', 'reputation', and even 'Lover' better. I say 'even' because 'Lover' isn't my personal favourite, but it's still more than decent and has 4-5 songs that I love, so... it's just that when it comes to Taylor, I've come to expect greatness, and when it's just good    'Midnights' isn't Taylor's best album in my opinion, but still very nice.

    In the same musical style, I think I enjoyed '1989', 'reputation', and even 'Lover' better. I say 'even' because 'Lover' isn't my personal favourite, but it's still more than decent and has 4-5 songs that I love, so... it's just that when it comes to Taylor, I've come to expect greatness, and when it's just good or very good, I can feel disappointed. Well it's kind of the same with 'Midnights'. Very good, but not on par with my personal favourites (being Red, Speak Now, Folklore, Evermore).

    Some songs are very groovy and catchy : 'lavender haze', 'anti hero', 'karma'.
    Some are more experimental / personal, and less likely to be a bop, but I still like them VERY much : 'you're on your own kid', 'vigilante **** 'mastermind'.
    And some are pretty boring to be honest : 'labyrinth', 'bejeweled', 'maroon'... Not my cup of tea anyway.

    The albums gains weight and depth with the '3am songs', some of which are really good ('the great war', 'would've, could've, should've', 'dear reader'). I don't like Paris though. The song. Not the city. I live in here and I love it. The song doesn't do the city justice. But anyway.

    Production wise it's... well, it's cohesive. But I feel like, ever since Red didn't get the Grammy in 2013, she's been obsessed with making 'cohesive' albums, which I don't get. To me, an album doesn't need to be cohesive to be a great album. 'Midnights' is very cohesive but it doesn't make it better than some of her more diverse albums. But that's just my opinion.

    I like Taylor best when she gets dramatic and unleashes the beautiful and sharp lyrics, the key changes, the waves of contradictory emotions... A few example of this in various albums of hers are : 'Mary's song', 'the way I loved you', 'dear John', 'all too well' (obviously), 'out of the woods', 'getaway car', 'cruel summer', 'august', 'betty', 'champagne problems'... I don't find many songs with this 'dramatic' vibe that I like on 'Midnights'. I'm still vibing to some songs ('lavender haze', 'karma', 'the great war'), and enjoying some lyrics ('mastermind', 'you're on your own kid', 'dear reader'), but there's no all encompassing masterpiece of a song in here, save maybe 'anti hero'.

    I've read some critics here saying that, if this album wasn't by Taylor, we wouldn't pay it as much attention and hype. Which is probably true, to be fair. But it doesn't make it a bad album either.    … Expand
  16. cingnuam13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor truly is one of the most versatile artists and this album proves that. From beginning to end, it’s hit after hit!
  17. emilyrileyt
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Taylor has come back with a beautiful departure from the dreamy tones of Folklore and Evermore. With songs like 'Vigilante **** reminiscent of her Reuptation era, and 'Karma' reminiscent of her lover era, this is a perfectly balanced album for all swifties.
  18. NostalgiaUltra
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Was very worried about listening to it as the responses to the leaks were very negative, but this could possibly be my favourite Taylor swift album, never really been a fan of taylor swift albums on the first listen they usually grow on me but this was amazing if reputation was more raw and honest
  19. josrob
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Long long ago (2010, to be precise) Taylor needed to prove to people that she was a great artist/songwriter, NOW her pieces of art speak for themselves in a smart and fun way. Effortlessly, this album makes me smile and dance like never before, with every song I connect with an artist that is already a legend.
  20. 0ndresousa
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Um pop experimental maravilhosamente gostoso de ouvir, tudo bem diferente do que Swift esta acostumada, mas que se encaixou perfeitamente.
  21. Godrox20
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Omg wow she did it again. Anti Hero, Vigilant **** , karma , Maroon and lavender haze are all bops loving it.
  22. mickeybin2211
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    It's an album of masterfully made dark-pop confessions laced with glitter and aspiration — a purposely erratic project that mirrors her rushing thoughts. The high-gloss pop production defines Midnights as a somber sibling to Lover, her honey-dipped 2019 effort, rather than a sequel to 2020’s Folklore and Evermore.
  23. 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.
  24. pedroprudente
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I had high expectations, but I can always count on Taylor to meet them. Amazing as always!
  25. Taha135679
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Another amazing album by an amazing artist. Truly showing her peers how it's done.
  26. Geovaniosousa19
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Midnigths é um conforto para os fãs que acompanham a Taylor desde o inicio de sua carreira, mas também um flerte com aqueles novos fãs que ela tanto tem ganhado em seus últimos trabalhos. Com uma pegada experimental de synt pop e eu diria que até o alternativo com faixas como Sweet Nothing, Taylor entregou um álbum coeso, forte e cheio de personalidade.
  27. lorenzoie
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Wild, beautiful, and dreamy pop. Poplor at her best for sure!

    There's a randomness to the lyrics that only people who dream vividly can pinpoint but Taylor takes that randomness and ties it back to a feeling, very evident in anti-hero. Made even better with the additional 7 songs on the 3am version.

    Really love this album.
  28. thisisklc
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    It’s a sonically magical journey throughout the the various eras, trials and tribulations of the past and present. Only leaving me wondering what could possible be next?!
  29. zacyoung97
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor never fails to make a statement when it comes to what’s on her mind and in her heart. Midnights is the deepest look we’ve ever seen into Swift’s dark evening thoughts, the tempos and harmonies that fill empty spaces.
  30. iamachmad
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is such a fast grower once you take it all in calmly. At first, it can be overwhelming. There are 21 tracks and by the end, for me upon first listen, songs blurred together, becoming monotonous, but that is a very wrong impression of what the album is like. My advice is to take the time to listen to and appreciate each song individually.… Expand
  31. rhettparker
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Welcome to the world of the pop bibles, Midnights. Taylor Swift is incomparable in every single form of the word.
  32. chenchen
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    This is the best album she’s ever made. This album is sonically cohesive. This is no filler in the album and each track is a masterpiece.
  33. zantengo
    Oct 22, 2022
    7
    Let's get straight: it's not her best album.
    There's bops in the album like Lavender Haze, Vigilante **** or Karma, but going between bopbs and ballads doesn't match and doesn't work for long time. We need to understand that this is not an invented story, this is Taylor's life so the fairytale lyrics from Folklore and Everemore can be separated from this album. It still feels geniuine and    Let's get straight: it's not her best album.
    There's bops in the album like Lavender Haze, Vigilante **** or Karma, but going between bopbs and ballads doesn't match and doesn't work for long time. We need to understand that this is not an invented story, this is Taylor's life so the fairytale lyrics from Folklore and Everemore can be separated from this album. It still feels geniuine and different from her other works, this is Taylor most risky job 'till now and we're here for that.    … Expand
  34. Sultann
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    And just like that, she made history! 13 songs each of which tells a captivating story.
  35. Larai_Atakito
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    simply spectacular, it's perfect, the shape, the sounds, the lyrics, ok perfect, perfect
  36. Lucasswiftie13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    TAYLOR É MUITO PERPICAZ, ELA FAZ TUDO MUITO BEM FEITO. A MAIOR ARTISTA QUE TEMOS. SEMPRE FAZ TUDO IMPECAVELMENTE. A MAIOR ARTISTA DA DÉCADA E UMA DAS MAIORES DE TODOS OS TEMPOS. O SPOTIFY TRAVOU NO LANÇAMENTO. REFORÇANDO QUE TAYLOT SEMPRE SERÁ O MOMENTO.
  37. alextay
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor Swift Midnights is such a roller coaster ride of emotions 10/10 from Lavender Haze to Mastermind I can feel her vulnerability through her songwriting and her voice.
  38. rosestring
    Oct 25, 2022
    5
    I’ve been her fan since 2009, but this is not her best work. Unlike many others, I can’t name more than two songs that I enjoyed listening to in this album. It just sounds dull and boring overall.
  39. ManuelOjeda
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Como siempre, Taylor nos dio un álbum sin skips.
    Me gusta que se sienta como una combinación de 1989, reputation y folklore, al igual que da vibes de lover.
  40. Alazz392
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    P E R F E C T. She’s capable of anything and she confirm that on this album.
  41. redjeffree
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Ms. Taylor Swift proves the mastermind that she is once again and executed Midnight flawlessly from songwriting, and overall production.
  42. johnnyd93
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    Definitely very surprisingly good!! Taylor has really outgrown the repetitive radio comercial songs pattern and found her own way of story telling. The level of greatness for the lyrics and production is profound. Being a musician myself I know how hard it is to achieve breakthrough and constantly creating new things in music.
  43. youngmiles
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    A new era for POP music is back, this is a classic pop album release since years.
  44. gabrielmaier
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    “… and I wouldn’t marry me either”

    “Midnights become my afternoons
    When my depression works the graveyard shift”

    Her best album to date.
    9.68
  45. yuvraj5621
    Oct 27, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just not as strong as her other works. The production by itself sounds good. The lyrics by itself works for some tracks. Both the things together, not completely. It seems too mechanically produced. I do like some of the tracks though.… Expand
  46. joshuascw
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I absolutely loved this album. I was already expecting to be good, but not on this level. This is a pop masterpiece. The lyrics for this album are good and it's perfectly produced as well. Her best work ever. Album of the year.
  47. kacperc001
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Just simply amazing, the songs are exposing our deepest insecurities that we all have. We can all relate to them, and have fun with this piece of art. Everyone can find something for themselves
  48. Kbball
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best album all time , Taylor Swift always surprised us by make a good music
  49. Itspedrol
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    coeso, produção impecável. É AOTY
    DESTAQUES PARA MAROON E LABYRINTH.
    QUE PROFISSIONALISMO.
  50. tonyhua_
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Midnights is Taylor’s at her very best. Pop perfection, lyrically divine and beautifully cohesive.… Expand
  51. basicspice
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I've been waiting for a Taylor Swift x Jack Antonoff creation for literally years and it was worth the wait. The dark synth sounds alongside her twisty lyrics (excepting the fun of Karma, of course!) make this a perfect addition to her already impressive catalog.
  52. davifontenelle
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    After the grandiosity that “folkmore” was, it would be really hard for Taylor to keep the pace up. Unfortunately, in my opinion, she didn’t. But, it doesn’t mean necessarily that she didn’t manage to make a great album too. Lyrically wise she did great with “Anti-Hero”, “You’re On Your Own, Kid” and others. The main flaw on midnights for me is its production, which reminds me of “Lover”. AAfter the grandiosity that “folkmore” was, it would be really hard for Taylor to keep the pace up. Unfortunately, in my opinion, she didn’t. But, it doesn’t mean necessarily that she didn’t manage to make a great album too. Lyrically wise she did great with “Anti-Hero”, “You’re On Your Own, Kid” and others. The main flaw on midnights for me is its production, which reminds me of “Lover”. A great record too, but with similar mistakes.… Expand
  53. Sabrinagomyde
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    BEAUTIFUL. As always taylor manages to convey the most complicated feelings in the most natural way. You’re on your own kid, marroon, vigilante **** and mastermind were my highlights
  54. Ruth16
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This is such a stellar album, no skips, beautiful introspective lyrics... Taylor always outdoes herself and continues to prove that she's on a class of her own
  55. Regis189
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  56. FernyKCPDefend
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album is so good the way she used her passed sleepless nights to make this masterpiece of a an album. Lavender Haze is a great starter for an album You’re on your own kid is such a beautiful song it got me to tear up. The bridge in Mastermind made relate to much because I didn’t have any friends in school.
  57. Vaalenchu
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    It’s incredible. Sonically cohesive. Clever. Emotional. Taylor will never disappoint
  58. adrnplls
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Midnights surpassed all my expectations again! I was hoping that Taylor would lean towards a pop with a hint of alternative sounds, and she did which made me love the album instantly. Her songwriting, once again, did not fail to amaze me as she was able to completely transport me again to a different dimension! I love the concept of the album as well as the imagery that she is trying toMidnights surpassed all my expectations again! I was hoping that Taylor would lean towards a pop with a hint of alternative sounds, and she did which made me love the album instantly. Her songwriting, once again, did not fail to amaze me as she was able to completely transport me again to a different dimension! I love the concept of the album as well as the imagery that she is trying to convey to her listeners. Overall, Midnights is pure excellence in every aspect. Easily the album of the year.… Expand
  59. corneliast
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    As expected miss Swift came back with an album of the year and somehow did not dissapoint fans who thought that folklore and evermore were the peak of her musical abilities.
  60. missamericanaa
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Album of the year already. Midnights is like if you gave reputation a bejeweled knife and sharp eyeliner instead of a gun and black lipstick
  61. princetswift
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    imagina ter um desses na carreira, lenda demais essa loira. não consigo tirar you're on your own, kid da cabeça
  62. engrdan10
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Swifts latest album feels like a perfect combination of all her previous owned-album. Standard itself is a chef kiss + the 3 AM tracks which can bring you to heaven
  63. Acunha
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Its amazing how she can deliver a completely new sound and still sound as majestic and groundbreaking as ever
  64. ldss
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Midnights is one of Taylor's best pop albums, in my opinion. It's fun and catchy. I love its production and camp-y lyrics.
  65. DrWTC123
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    ¡¡AOTY!!
    Her best pop album to date and
    The best pop album of the year so far
  66. Naved
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Best album released in 2022 Taylor didn’t came to play this time
    It’s amazing masterpiece
    Maroon, vigilante **** anti hero are standout songs
  67. ibrahimaminn
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Crying she’s done it again. The production, vocals, harmonies, lyrics are unmatched. My AOTY
  68. souldemarte
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Com o Midnights, Taylor Swift deixa ainda mais claro sua força, talento e principalmente sua versatilidade. A sonoridade do álbum nos leva a lugares nostálgicos, mas ao mesmo tempo novos, prontos para serem desbravados ou revisitados. A forma como suas inseguranças e vulnerabilidades são retratadas é o que torna o processo ainda mais fiel e encantador para os fãs.
  69. vinicritic
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Imagine being on your 13th studio album, releasing 20 new tracks and breaking the world to listen to that. That’s a f***ing legacy!
  70. BradleyFrancke
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    The best album of 2022. For prove listen to Mastermind, Anti-Hero, Would've Could've Should've and Karma.
  71. Avinz
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    She gets better and better with each album. I'm blown. It's 4th AOTY worthy.
  72. LynseyA
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Perfection - the deep haunting lyricism of folklore/evermore with 1989 synth beats & some of reputations attitude
  73. lucas128
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I’m just love so much this album and Taylor Swift too!!! My favorite at the moment is Anti-Hero.
  74. Paperring
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    BEST POP ALBUM IN A DECADE Taylor always out do herself and she did it again this time, no skip at all the best pop album in years my ears are blessed love you Taylor Swift
  75. HAM18
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album is essential. Just using her own previous albums as an example - it combines the incredible lyricism of Speak Now/Folklore, the pop feels and beats of 1989/Lover, and the edge we all love from Reputation. It's truly the most complete work and its overall amazing.
  76. joyce_
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    this album is a true pop perfection, as usual Miss Swift never misses the mark.
  77. jaimeedaddy
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    an absolutely ethereal album, can’t even say anything, it’s just perfect
  78. imjuliocesar
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    bem escrito, coeso e boa sonoridade. o feat poderia ser melhor, lana quase não canta.
  79. Lynnn
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing start to finish very cohesive it has a wow factor to it amazing production and amazing pop lyrics
  80. Jhannahj
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Miss swift once again breaking all the rules and writing her own narrative.
  81. valeriaoso20
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Midnights is an introspective look at the inner workings of the biggest star in the world. She once again takes her personal stories and makes them as relatable as if she were our best friend listening to our deepest fears and toughest heartbreaks.

    Her return to synth-pop is a treat. While some current artists have attempted to take over the genre as she made a quick stopover in the    Midnights is an introspective look at the inner workings of the biggest star in the world. She once again takes her personal stories and makes them as relatable as if she were our best friend listening to our deepest fears and toughest heartbreaks.

    Her return to synth-pop is a treat. While some current artists have attempted to take over the genre as she made a quick stopover in the alternative, singer-songwriter realm, Taylor shows us why she's the best in the industry as she easily and quietly takes back her crown. Standouts include Lavender Haze, lead single Anti-Hero, Karma, and Mastermind.

    Midnights is an instant classic. Highly recommend it to anyone!    … Expand
  82. Bridgette
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Her best album to date. And the Bonus has zero skips!! Lavender Haze is the best opener for any of her albums. Stand outs for me are Lavender Haze, Maroon, Karma, Vigilante **** Bigger than the Whole Sky!!
  83. Alanah9841
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    If "all you had to do was stay", " i think he knows" and "afterglow" had a son it would be this album. Probably one of her best
  84. adelecritic
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    In general it is a well written and produced album, but it lacks maturity and it sounds like something Olivia Rodrigo or these new pop girlies in their new-20s could make, so it doesn't deserve as much recognition as it is getting and it doesn't deserve a higher rating than this.
  85. faraelnogueira
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Best album of the year, his second best pop album, behind only 1989, which is unbeatable
  86. alinavarvar
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Pop perfection. It just flows and has a great vibe. One of the most cohesive works of art of hers.
  87. 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
  88. zhong
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a beautiful masterpiece, it's stunning and breathtaking！！！especially i love lavender haze, maroon,anti hero, snow on the beach, you are your own kid,karma,sweet nothing, labyrinth,mastermind, vigilante sh!t, and everything in this album.… Expand
  89. yrmnk
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    lyrics, photo shoots and mv (anti-hero) on another level! taylor continues to slay in her every era! love the concept! favs: anti-hero, maroon, karma, bejeweled, the great war, sweet nothing! i really loved all songs and there is no skips for me.
  90. Rupankar1999
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's to the full length taylor swift lp I.e, going to be a part of my midnight essentials for the rest of my life. Anti-hero, Vigilante **** Bejeweled, Maroon, Midnight rain, Bigger than the whole sky are some of my favorite tracks from the very first listen ( by the time I'm writing this I have already played the whole thing + the 3AM version for about 20 times.. even in my sleep). I liked the idea of her coming back to the 1989 roots ( Synth pop), I was expecting more alternative-rock but the record is damn good, as it is. A little bit disappointed over the so called Lana Del Rey feature. Come on girl, we waited 10 years not for just few seconds of background vocals, a full verse from Lana would've quenched my thirsty soul.… Expand
  91. Thirteen13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    YAS SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLAY SLASYy
  92. Oscales
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    The album is good absolutely! However, after folklore and evermore it feels a bit underwhelming. The lack of bridges intertwined the cohesion just makes me feel like I’m listening to a 45 minute song. Not to say I dislike the record at all, Taylor is incapable of making a bad record. I think the real high points are at the beginning of the record with Lavender haze, maroon and snow on theThe album is good absolutely! However, after folklore and evermore it feels a bit underwhelming. The lack of bridges intertwined the cohesion just makes me feel like I’m listening to a 45 minute song. Not to say I dislike the record at all, Taylor is incapable of making a bad record. I think the real high points are at the beginning of the record with Lavender haze, maroon and snow on the beach. I must credit Taylor for being a bit more experimental in parts, it’s a great able just could be better. I fear it’s suffering from the same fate of Solar power or Chemtrails over the country club, great records that followed up from a timeless classic.… Expand
  93. jkalmeidas
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Album of the decade! Taylor has done it once again, it's her best album so far! The greatest we have.
  94. trupti
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    midnights is a mix of feelings that you get at midnight when you can't sleep because something is worrying you keeping you awake at nights. And surely enough taylor was able to deliver the feelings of anxiety, self-loathe, regrets, sadness, loneliness- the feelings that keep u up- so perfectly. the cohesiveness of the album makes me fall in love with it even more. every single track ismidnights is a mix of feelings that you get at midnight when you can't sleep because something is worrying you keeping you awake at nights. And surely enough taylor was able to deliver the feelings of anxiety, self-loathe, regrets, sadness, loneliness- the feelings that keep u up- so perfectly. the cohesiveness of the album makes me fall in love with it even more. every single track is written to the perfection and delivered so perfectly. love this new album so much.… Expand
  95. alexlbert
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing, perfect! The best album of 2022. Taylor Swift is the queen of our generation.
  96. giioleite
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor in Midnights is mature in her words and in her sound. A synth pop supreme work by Jack Antonoff with the harshly beautiful Swift lyrics.
  97. Josegaray
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Es como si reputation lover y folklore hubieran tenido un hijo, es perfección pura. Taylor te amo loca
  98. klarostydias
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    such a good album. it surprised me with the sounds but definitely in a good way, i love all the lyrics as heartbreaking as some of them are. so proud of taylor, listening to it on repeat ever since it came out and i have a feeling it'll be like this for quite some time!
  99. harshvardhan19
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    It's a brilliant album and she targets self loathing and getting hated plus anxiety, depression etc and it's so beautifully crafted. I'm amazed at the quality of production. a solid 10/10
  100. Cataaaa
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    maravilloso perfecto espectacular nunca antes visto , lo mejor que he escuchado esta grandioso tremendo espléndido
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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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