The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

4. Taylor Swift, Red, (2012)

Prior to the release of her fourth studio album, fans and the media alike were wondering whether Taylor Swift would fully embrace her new popstar image or perhaps hold onto her country roots. In this album, she did both. While much of this album focused on romance and heartbreak, Swift approached these themes with more maturity and even threw the pressure of being in the public eye into the mix.

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Apart from pop and country, this album also dabbled in dubstep and heartland rock. Featuring collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Gary Lightbody, this album peaked at number one on a multitude of charts, including the US Billboard 200, US Top Country Albums, and whole host of charts across Europe and Asia.