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Red

Taylor Swift · 2012

65 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant tapestry of emotions woven through pop and country influences, capturing the complexities of love and heartbreak.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cathartic anthems for heartbreak
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • sing-along energy with friends
  • vivid storytelling through emotions
  • dynamic pacing with varied tempos

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid emotional complexity

Where this album fits

Themes
neon-lit romance· fleeting love stories
Career context
Released on October 22, 2012, 'Red' was Taylor Swift's fourth studio album, following her commercially successful album 'Speak Now'. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from country roots to a more mainstream pop sound, showcasing her artistic evolution while solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Halsey· Lorde
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Pure Heroine by Lorde — Shares a modern pop sensibility with introspective lyrics about youth and fleeting relationships.
Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves — Blends country and pop with vivid storytelling about love and emotional complexities.
Days Are Gone by Haim — Combines lush melodies and themes of romance and heartbreak, echoing similar emotional landscapes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 State of Grace 4:55
  • 2 Red 3:43
  • 3 Treacherous 4:02
  • 4 I Knew You Were Trouble. 3:39
  • 5 All Too Well 5:29
  • 6 22 3:52
  • 7 I Almost Do 4:04
  • 8 We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 3:13
  • 9 Stay Stay Stay 3:25
  • 10 The Last Time 4:59
  • 11 Holy Ground 3:22
  • 12 Sad Beautiful Tragic 4:44
  • 13 The Lucky One 4:00
  • 14 Everything Has Changed 4:05
  • 15 Starlight 3:40
  • 16 Begin Again 3:57

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