"Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" is Taylor Swift's third re-recorded album, released on July 7, 2023, under Republic Records. It forms part of Swift's efforts to regain control of her music catalog following a 2019 dispute over ownership rights. The album features re-recorded versions of all 16 original tracks from her third studio album, "Speak Now" (2010), along with six previously unreleased tracks from the vault. Swift collaborated with producers Christopher Rowe, Jack Antonoff, and Aaron Dessner on the re-recordings and vault tracks, incorporating a blend of country pop, pop rock, emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock styles.
The album's sound is characterized by electric guitars, dynamic drums, and strings, reflecting Swift's emotional songwriting exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. Critics lauded Swift's matured vocal performances and emotive songwriting, though reactions were mixed regarding edits made to certain lyrics, such as in the track "Better than Revenge." "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" achieved commercial success, topping charts in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it became Swift's 12th album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart, setting a new record for the most number-one albums by a female artist, previously held by Barbra Streisand. All 22 tracks from the album also charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with "I Can See You" peaking at number five and accompanied by a popular music video.
