Assign a score from 1 to 10 for each era to generate your definitive ranking.
Taylor Swift (Debut)
Fearless
Speak Now
Red
1989
reputation
Lover
folklore
evermore
Midnights
The Tortured Poets Department
✨ Your Definitive Era Ranking ✨
How to Rank Taylor Swift's Albums Scientifically
Ranking Taylor Swift's discography is a rite of passage for every Swiftie. With a career spanning nearly two decades and genres ranging from country to synth-pop to indie-folk, objective comparison is difficult. This calculator uses a scoring method to help you visualize which eras truly resonate with you the most.
The "Swiftie" Criteria for Scoring
When using the calculator, consider these four pillars for each album to get the most accurate result:
Lyricism & Storytelling: How deeply do the bridges hit? Is the imagery vivid (e.g., *folklore* or *evermore*)?
Sonic Cohesion: Does the album feel like a unified body of work or a collection of singles?
Emotional Impact: Does the album soundtrack a specific period of your life or evoke strong feelings?
No-Skip Factor: How many songs do you find yourself skipping? A true 10/10 album has zero skips.
Understanding the Eras
From the curly-haired country roots of her Self-Titled Debut to the synth-heavy empowerment of 1989 and the dark, bass-thumping revenge of reputation, every album represents a different version of Taylor's artistry. More recent additions like The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) showcase a more verbose, experimental side of her songwriting that challenges previous rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Swift's most critically acclaimed album?
Historically, *folklore* and *1989* have received the highest critical marks, with *folklore* winning Album of the Year at the Grammys.
Should I rank based on the Original or Taylor's Version?
Most fans prefer ranking based on *Taylor's Version* (TV) due to the "From The Vault" tracks which often add significant depth to the original era's story.