I'm a big fan of 1989, myself.
I think that's the interesting thing about her and why the criticisms don't really hold water. She DOESN'T have a team of writers that she brings in each album, and yet, there is STILL mad variety in her work. Sure, she has collaborators, but then again, so does John Petrucci. To me, anyway, the s/t and Red and 1989 and Lover and evermore don't sound anything alike and yet they are all the same artist. THAT'S her mastery, even if you or I don't like every single song.