Red
Released: 2012

Red

by Taylor Swift

The 604th greatest album of all time

Red is Taylor Swift's fourth studio album from 2012 that blends her country roots with pop, pop rock and occasional electronic touches. The record pairs narrative, confessional songwriting with a wide range of production styles, from acoustic ballads to big-pop arrangements and a few EDM-influenced moments. It includes collaborations such as a duet with Ed Sheeran and is often described as a stylistic turning point as Swift moved toward broader mainstream pop sounds while retaining storytelling elements from contemporary country.