Red, but 1989 is still a legendary album.

redsus all the way

Red, even though I've listened to 1989 more.

1989 is her best but... ALL TOO WELL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LIFE.

1989.

Red.

State of Grace and All too well >>> All the songs on 1989.

When Red was released I didn't think that anything could ever come close to its Holiness. I mean, it has All Too Well, State of Grace, Holy Ground, Begin Again, etc... However, I've come to the conclusion that 1989 is a better ALBUM. 1989 tells a cohesive story. Red attempts this but doesn't necessarily succeed. 1989 is also more cohesive lyrically and sonically. Red's lyrics are fantastic, but they are like a quilt. Subject matters range from heartbreak to fame to Edith Freaking Kennedy. 1989 varies subjects without bringing up random topics. Also, the production on 1989 is far superior to mostly acoustic guitar.

If the OP asked which album has the more highlights I'd probably say Red because it contains the best lyric Taylor has ever written (ATW bridge), but as an album Red just isn't better than 1989.

1989. Is more consistent and cohesive even though RED's highs > it.

Red.

Red because Treacherous, All Too Well, State of Grace, Holy Ground, Begin Again, The Last Time, Starlight, Sad Beautiful Tragic, The Lucky One, Red, Stay Stay Stay are literally all 10s, while 1989 only has a few songs I would rate as a 10.