Since Taylor Swift released her first single, "Tim McGraw", back in 2006, she has grown to be one of the most well-known musicians in the industry.
In the span of 14 years, Taylor released seven studio albums, with the next one very different from the last.
Most Swifties have differing opinions on ranking her albums since they are all so different. Here is mine!
7. Taylor Swift (Debut)
Release Date: October 24, 2006
Personal Favorites: Teardrops on My Guitar, Invisible, Should've Said No
My Opinion On This Album: I never find myself yearning to listen to Taylor's freshman album. It did provide us with some of the classics that we still sing to day, but it usually doesn't do it for me. Although, "Invisible" walked so "You Belong With Me" could run.
6. reputation
Release Date: November 10, 2017
Personal Favorites: Getaway Car, Call It What You Want, Dancing With Our Hands Tied
My Opinion On This Album: I have trust issues with people who choose reputation as their #1. I hate to rank it so low, but truthfully, most of her other music is better. It hardly feels like a Taylor Swift album. The songwriting was inferior to what she had previously put out, and I feel like she was trying way too hard in response to the hate she was getting. With that being said, it's still a good album, but not her best.
5. 1989
Release Date: October 27, 2014
Personal Favorites: You Are In Love, Style, Clean
My Opinion On This Album: This was the album which officially switched Taylor from country to pop, and everyone either loved it or hated it. I enjoyed it since the lyrics were true to Taylor, it was mainly the sound that was different.
4. Fearless
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Personal Favorites: Forever and Always, White Horse, Fifteen
My Opinion On This Album: I think Fearless depicts a teenager coming-of-age. Some of her most recognizable tracks are included on this album including "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me". It's timeless and I don't see how anyone could dislike it.
3. Speak Now
Release Date: October 25, 2010
Personal Favorites: Back to December, The Story of Us, Enchanted
My Opinion On This Album: I absolutely LOVED the Speak Now Era. I realized Taylor was growing up and had been through some tough times and had really been hurt. It was mature and tasteful, serving as a great followup to Fearless.
2. Lover
Release Date: August 23, 2019
Personal Favorites: Death By A Thousand Cuts, Cruel Summer, Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince
My Opinion On This Album:Lover made me proud to be a Taylor Swift fan after years of calling her my "guilty pleasure". This album is comforting to listen to, and was there for me during my freshman year of college. She was finally happy, and the music reflected it. I cannot say enough good things about Lover.
1. Red
Release Date: October 22, 2012
Personal Favorites: Begin Again, Holy Ground, I Knew You Were Trouble
My Opinion On This Album: Every song sounds like a diary entry, where Taylor explores many different feelings. This album contains her best-written song, "All Too Well". This album will always hold a special place in my heart and I have been able to relate to it.
