Red is the fourth studio album by Taylor Swift, released on October 22, 2012, through Big Machine Records. Often described by Swift as her "only true breakup album", Red marked her transition from country music toward mainstream pop. Seeking to capture the chaotic emotions of heartbreak, the record blends country, pop, rock, and electronic elements, symbolizing the intensity and confusion of love and loss. The album's singles — especially "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble." — became international hits, with the former reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Red topped charts worldwide, sold over eight million units in the U.S. alone, and earned multi-platinum certifications across several countries. Critics praised Swift's mature, emotionally rich songwriting but debated its genre identity due to its mix of pop and country styles. Supported by the Red Tour (2013–2014), which grossed over $150 million, the album earned nominations for Album of the Year at both the Grammy and Country Music Association Awards. Retrospectively, critics view Red as a pivotal moment in Swift's career — a bridge between her country roots and full embrace of pop music. Publications like Rolling Stone and Billboard have ranked it among the best albums of the 2010s, with Rolling Stone placing it at #99 on its 2023 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In response to a 2019 dispute over her master recordings, Swift released Red (Taylor's Version) in 2