• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 7, 2023
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 626 Ratings

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  1. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album speaks for itself and the og version is already a masterpiece, adding Taylor's mature voice , clean an smooth production and 6 never heard SO GOOD songs Expand
  2. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" album is an absolute masterpiece. From heartfelt ballads to catchy pop anthems, every track showcases her incredible songwriting talent and captivating vocals. Swift's ability to tell compelling stories through her lyrics is unparalleled, leaving listeners emotionally invested in each song. With its rich melodies and relatable themes, "Speak Now" is a timeless album
  3. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    simply perfect i waited so much for those rock vault tracks and the way she changed the production omg im gagged
  4. Jul 7, 2023
    3
    Why is she so obsessed with destroying her original album.She used to be nice but became worldly, does anyone really think she doesn't have the money to buy her music rights?
  5. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Top tier vocals, and the vault tracks are absolutely amazing. I really hope she continues to experiment with this sound in the future
  6. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Speak Now is my favourite album by Taylor and i was sure that this album will mean Everything to me. All of the vault tracks are amazing too. I don’t really care about the change of lyric in Better Than Revenge. I didn’t find any bad things on this album, i just love it so much ❤️.
  7. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    she's done it again!! the maturity in her voice perfectly matches the production in the songs, and the vault tracks are amazing! superb work as always!
  8. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Simply THE album, I hope the world recognize and give this masterpiece a huge value. How did she write songs so lyrically perfect at 18-20??? I mean… she gave us everything once again.
  9. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    'Speak Now' was already one of her best albums, but with this re-recording, she OUTDID HERSELF! I'm so happy with the result of this re-recording. My favourite vault tracks are 'Foolish One' and 'Timeless'.
  10. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Am absolute masterclass of an album that improved in every single way from the original!! Production is better and more crisp and clean on every single song and has added even more and the VOCALS sound SOOOOOO much better.
  11. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Such a great álbum, Taylor Alison Swift is amazing songwriter and one more time she show us this.
  12. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    this version is much nicer with clearer sounds, instrumentals that fit, i believe this is taylor's best re-recording to date, plus the tracks from the vault are nostalgic and feel like they belong on the original album
  13. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma regravação que conseguiu superar a original. Obrigado por essa maravilha, Taylor. Expand
  14. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Beautiful like always and more mature. Taylor really know what to do!!!!!!!!
  15. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    A perfect album with 0 skips 10/10
    “I always look at this album as my album, and the lump in my throat expends to a quivering voice as I say this. Thanks to you, dear reader, it finally will be,” Swift shared in a statement when the album was first announced. “I consider this music to be, along with your faith in me, the best thing that’s ever been mine.”
  16. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Her voice has matured so much since the original release of Speak Now, and it’s amazing to see Taylor's artistic growth. Songs like enchanted, better than revenge, long live, mine, speak now etc. are just like I remember and on top of these amazing re-recordings we got 6 six new, never heard before, vault tracks that make this album complete.
  17. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This is the best re recording so far. And this re recording also has the best vault.
  18. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    En su último hit, “Karma”, Taylor Swift menciona una frase que reza “Pregúntate porqué mientras otros se desvanecen yo sigo aquí”, y este disco es una muestra de ello.

    Con ciertos cambios de letra y producción, las canciones de este disco (cuya primera versión data de hace más de una década) sostienen una atemporalidad que muy pocos artistas logran en toda su carrera. Desde la tierna
    En su último hit, “Karma”, Taylor Swift menciona una frase que reza “Pregúntate porqué mientras otros se desvanecen yo sigo aquí”, y este disco es una muestra de ello.

    Con ciertos cambios de letra y producción, las canciones de este disco (cuya primera versión data de hace más de una década) sostienen una atemporalidad que muy pocos artistas logran en toda su carrera.

    Desde la tierna “Sparks fly” hasta la desgarradora “Last kiss”, el álbum se desenvuelve entre grandes frases que han acompañado a toda una generación de jóvenes y que llega en su versión actualizada para hacer lo propio con la gente de los nuevos tiempos.

    Sobre las joyitas del baúl, mi favorita es “Castles crumbling”, que bien podría ser la antesala
    perfecta para el tan esperada “Reputation (Taylor’s version)”.
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  19. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    My Favorite album by hers since I first the original, and this rerecord is absolutely amazing.
    Favorite songs: Sparks Fly, Back To December, Dear John, Mean, Enchanted, Haunted, Long Live.
    Favorite from the vault: Electric Touch, Castles Crumbling, I Can See You.
  20. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This might easily be the best re-recording so far. The production sounds way better and more improved then red. Also the vault track are some of my favorite so far.
  21. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece, it's production is better than the 2010 Speak now. I was enchanted listening to this album
  22. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Being a quintessential album in Swift’s discography, the endeavor of crafting a re-recorded version of it had to be a daunting task. But as usual, she shines though the doubts. She elevated the brutally honest lyrics with a new, matured vocal performance. The vaulted tracks only add to the record, allowing the listeners into the process of creating the perfect album.
  23. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Albume bayildiiiim kesinlikle onceki versyiondan daha iyi. i can see you umarim single olur. Expand
  24. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    So Incredible. Great lyrics and vocals. The instrumentation is overwhelming.
  25. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite album of hers and hearing it with her matured vocals is such a treat. The vault songs further shows Swift's skill in writing and storytelling with songs like When Emma Falls in Love, Timeless and Foolish One. An overall enjoyable listen and pleasant walk to a familiar soundscape.
  26. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest country album ever.. TAYLOR SWIFT IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY YESSSSSSSSSS.. SHE'S LEGEND Expand
  27. Jul 7, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is not only fantastic but so nostalgic. 13 years later it still hits just as hard. Forever in love with Taylor and her artistry Expand
  28. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Speak Now always has been a gem for me and to relive this album again but with better production and the mature voice of Taylor really made me fall in love, cry and out for revenge all over again. The lyric change in BTR is a bit weird at first listen but i’m used to it now. Can’t stop listening to enchanted either. These vault tracks are AMAZING but castle’s crumbling and I can See youSpeak Now always has been a gem for me and to relive this album again but with better production and the mature voice of Taylor really made me fall in love, cry and out for revenge all over again. The lyric change in BTR is a bit weird at first listen but i’m used to it now. Can’t stop listening to enchanted either. These vault tracks are AMAZING but castle’s crumbling and I can See you are definitely my standouts. Castles Crumbling is both a melodic as lyrical masterpiece and I Can See You was a song i did NOT expect to hear but i love it sm. Well done Taylor you did it again!❤️ Expand
  29. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This record has always been one of my favorites!
    The lyricism, Taylor's beautiful voice and an amazing instrumental work.
    Job well done on replecating and elevating an already fantastic record!
  30. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    idc what anyone says top tier vault tracks+ the growth in her voice just made the whole album much better
  31. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    You can't deny that Taylor in her 30s perform these rock songs better than she did in her early ages.
  32. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    The amount of talent and emotion put into this album by a 18-20 years old girl is so astonishing and incredible still to this day!
    And this new version just sounds amazing, beautiful and full.
    10/10
  33. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    the vault tracks are amazing xiieididisissiksoaoaoaoaoaoaososososozozkxkxjxjzjzjksskskss
  34. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    I was enchanted to hear this She is the music industry All in Taylor is like a work of art, I mean how a 19 teen can write those lyrics, it’s insane
  35. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST RE-RECORDING, TAYLOR SWIFT YOU WON! THE VAULT TRACKS ARE SO GOOD
  36. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    I love this album more than I love my LIFE
  37. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Es solamente hermoso, su voz madura le da un touch realmente encantador, sus vocals Dios Miooo!!! Las vault tracks en verdad son fascinantes y atrapan si le prestas atención. De veras que no decepcionó, pero hablamos de Taylor, que ella hace mal?
  38. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her pen game is unmatched!! Thank you for this, Taylor! Best album!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Expand
  39. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Taylor can surprise us as usual. Personally, I wouldn't have changed that short verse on BTR, however it sounds nice even in its new form. The true gem of this re-recorded version of Speak Now is, in my opinion, Castles Crumbling. Taylor's and Hayley's voices together match perfectly and create holy harmonies, and the lyrics of this song just stand out. Once again, Taylor Swift taughtTaylor can surprise us as usual. Personally, I wouldn't have changed that short verse on BTR, however it sounds nice even in its new form. The true gem of this re-recorded version of Speak Now is, in my opinion, Castles Crumbling. Taylor's and Hayley's voices together match perfectly and create holy harmonies, and the lyrics of this song just stand out. Once again, Taylor Swift taught everyone a huge lesson on songwriting. Expand
  40. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Mature Voice,Nice songs.
    I Love this album
  41. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gorgeous album, incredible vocals, amazing vault songs. All around great job. Expand
  42. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico, a regravação melhorou o que já era bom!

    “Haunted” e “Innocent” foram as músicas mais beneficiadas da regravação
  43. Jul 7, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't like Speak Now back when it was originally released in 2010, but songs like 'Haunted', 'Mine', and 'The Story of Us' were standouts and are some of my favourite country songs from Taylor. When i heard this 2023 re-recording, i felt that all the songs on the re-recording were either robotic or flat. 'Haunted (TV)' was horrid and a unbearable listen, it took everything good about the song (piano in the intro, breathtaking vocals) and replaced it with loud bass guitars and Taylor singing much quieter than in the original. I know she'll sound different now, but these songs no longer have the spark from the original. Expand
  44. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songs form the vault are both fascinating and heartbreaking. Her voice is more mature and charming. This is the best album of the year and the best re-recorded album of Taylor Swift so far. Expand
  45. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor álbum de 2023. A regravação deixou o Speak Now limpo, maduro e verdadeiramente nostálgico.
  46. Jul 7, 2023
    9
    Great Album she has better vocals and the from the vault songs are better that the vault songs FROM red Taylor's version and Fearless Taylor's Version
  47. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    The original songs were uplifted magnificently, especially "Mine", "Innocent", "The Story Of Us", "Enchanted", "Dear John" and "Sparks Fly". The album is completely self written. Every single one of the 6 vault tracks are musical perfection, especially "I Can See You" and her collaboration with Hayley Williams of Paramore on "Castles Crumbling". Each song had a glow and her mature vocalsThe original songs were uplifted magnificently, especially "Mine", "Innocent", "The Story Of Us", "Enchanted", "Dear John" and "Sparks Fly". The album is completely self written. Every single one of the 6 vault tracks are musical perfection, especially "I Can See You" and her collaboration with Hayley Williams of Paramore on "Castles Crumbling". Each song had a glow and her mature vocals mixed with the relatable storytelling that Swift always keeps consistent, makes her reclaimed version of Speak Now her best re-recording. Expand
  48. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful recreation of the perfect 2010 album. Songs like 'Mean', 'Haunted' and 'Mine' sound incredible with Swift's new and improved vocals snd the production is top tier. Expand
  49. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This re-recording really brought out Taylor's songwriting abilities. Her vocals really stood out here compared to the 2010 version and the new vault tracks are absolutely incredible, telling great stories and delivering great messages. Incredible work.
  50. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Insane glow-up! On top of the vocals, the vault tracks are some of her best songs in general and they send this already very strong album into the stratosphere!
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Jul 17, 2023
    80
    This understated makeover casts Speak Now not as the final Taylor country record but as the first pop album from the singer/songwriter, a revision that offers its own gentle revisions.
  2. Jul 13, 2023
    80
    Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is a nod to one of life’s central truths: you can’t go back in time, and you can never perfectly replicate your youth, but there are always new paths forward.
  3. Jul 12, 2023
    75
    Throughout Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Swift sometimes mutes the messy adolescent impulses that gave these songs their spark. But elsewhere, she divests from fantasy archetypes—the knight on a white horse, the helpless child—that once limited her. Think of the new Speak Now as a call and response between who she was and who she is.