folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15,823 out of 17537
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Isq12
    Jun 17, 2023
    6
    I'm pretty sure it is awful, I mean, it has some really repetitive beats, same thing for the lyrics, it's a terrible overall album, like, probably top 3 taylor swift, but still really bad, I didn't like it at all.
  2. olliez
    Aug 21, 2022
    6
    Its a good album although after awhile of listening to it, it gets old and boring, not Taylors best either.
  3. JoeQ_
    Apr 23, 2021
    5
    Folklore is not a bad album by any means, however, as soon as I started listening for the first time...I just wanted the album to be over. The album progresses very slowly, and for some that's a great aspect of the album, it just puts me to sleep. In my opinion, the "lyricism" is quite a tad overrated. Most of the lyrics in the album are very basic and boring, and there are some songs thatFolklore is not a bad album by any means, however, as soon as I started listening for the first time...I just wanted the album to be over. The album progresses very slowly, and for some that's a great aspect of the album, it just puts me to sleep. In my opinion, the "lyricism" is quite a tad overrated. Most of the lyrics in the album are very basic and boring, and there are some songs that stand out and show the "Amazing and Lyrical Masterpiece" that most write about, but it feels like it's rare in this album. With little highs and many lows, Taylor Swift's folklore just wasn't for me. That doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to it, I just feel like there were more albums deserving of the title, "Album of the Year".… Expand
  4. Kijhy
    Apr 1, 2021
    5
    57/100
    way too long; songs are really average so there is nothing special zz
  5. Limpisis
    Mar 20, 2021
    6
    It was good but there were a lot of songs for the melody it had, 16+ songs felt a bit too many.
  6. fentydesire
    Feb 25, 2021
    6
    Folklore is a step in the right direction for Taylor Swift after the mediocre mess that is Lover. With many highlights on this record like Mirrorball, This is me trying, the 1, august, etc. But the second half of this record is an extremely dull, cheesy ride (betty being the cheesiest song there is, and not in a good way) that immediately turns me off from this album.
  7. perrydelrey
    Dec 27, 2020
    6
    Por onde anda a Taylor Swift que lançou o 1989, reputation e o Lover? Sera que como ela fala em Look What You Made Me Do, a old Taylor "m0rr3u"? Acho que sim pois saiu de um álbum bom para um mediano.
  8. gabrixl
    Nov 30, 2020
    6
    seria perfeito se tivesse uma produção melhor trabalhada... sei que com a quarentena não podia fazer muita coisa mas melhor que isso c certeza dava. mas vai um 7 pelo conteúdo lírico
  9. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    6
    Pese a superar a Lover me deja mucho que desear viniendo de eras tan buenas de Taylor como reputation y 1989. Tiene unas letras increíbles pero bajo mi punto de vista se queda pobre en la producción y en los visuales. Parece que Taylor lo haya sacado a la carrera.
  10. Letovic
    Nov 25, 2020
    5
    I love it! Hope you enjoy this great album like me! Taylor is awesome! Thanks
  11. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    No sé cuándo comienza y cuándo termina, simplemente el álbum es el mismo, aburrido que te da ganas de dormir. Yo me esperaba más ya que estamos hablando de Taylor Swift, pero resultó decepcionante.
  12. kepjang457
    Oct 3, 2020
    6
    Taylor's lyricism and storytelling really jumps out in this album. She created a whole fairytale-like world and told a story from start to finish. However, it felt like most of the songs sounded incredibly similar. Apart from being in the same genre, the production of each track was really similar, employing the same instrumentation, the melodies were forgetful, and it gets repetitive veryTaylor's lyricism and storytelling really jumps out in this album. She created a whole fairytale-like world and told a story from start to finish. However, it felt like most of the songs sounded incredibly similar. Apart from being in the same genre, the production of each track was really similar, employing the same instrumentation, the melodies were forgetful, and it gets repetitive very quickly. Cardigan is truly the perfect title track, The Lakes a beautiful bonus, but the rest of the songs blended together very easily and got lost in the pool.… Expand
  13. Lorench12
    Oct 1, 2020
    5
    Some of the songs are skippable. My favorites are The 1, Exile, ellicit affairs
  14. gabihidalgo
    Sep 21, 2020
    5
    Great album but is not something we haven't heard before. Although Taylor Swift keeps changing her style or type of music with amazing lyrics, this album sounds quite similar to other folk ones. Congratulations Taylor.
  15. LilScience
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    Mediano para dizer o mínimo, faixas quase a mesma coisa, mas para dizer que não é ruim, faixas como 'august', 'the last great american dynasty' e 'peace' me interessaram é um álbum no qual Taylor quis se aventurar, e isso lógico que não poderia haver muita diferenças de sons, é o mesmo segmento, acho que foi interessante ela se aventurar nesse estilo, ainda espero que ela possa voltar paraMediano para dizer o mínimo, faixas quase a mesma coisa, mas para dizer que não é ruim, faixas como 'august', 'the last great american dynasty' e 'peace' me interessaram é um álbum no qual Taylor quis se aventurar, e isso lógico que não poderia haver muita diferenças de sons, é o mesmo segmento, acho que foi interessante ela se aventurar nesse estilo, ainda espero que ela possa voltar para o country, acho que a voz dela combina super com esse estilo, quem sabe na próxima.… Expand
  16. Marcoosalonz
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
  17. nikris
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    Тhe unexpected release took me by surprise, I didn't expect a boring album of the same type. Liked 2 songs + visual era is beautiful, on this all good ended. 4 out of 10
  18. Themathz6
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Ai taylor não fez meu estilo esperava um popzão mas ta lindo para quem fez na quarentena
  19. Dayvson84
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Um álbum com conceito muito interessante, letras impecável, melodia boa, porém a apesar do seu sucesso, será um dos poucos trabalho da Taylor " esquecível "
  20. EXOKing
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an EXO fan，Perhaps because I am used to listening to their songs, I feel that this song is nothing new, and there is no special ear catching.On the contrary, special ordinary is nothing new… Expand
  21. Violet7401
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Very good. I love this her product this time. I love very very very much. I love her so much
  22. SaraFierce
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a **** boring album with a boring content. she thought she is doing Lorde alternative music. but she sucks.… Expand
  23. marianoooooooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    Aunque no es el mejor de Taylor no deja de ser arte, única y especial, la amamooos
  24. linhgxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Amazing and unique lyricism, can't stop listening to this masterpiece ever since!
  25. duda938
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    A is cool ..... But I don't know, something didn't catch my attention....Do not know
  26. SweetMystery
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    Taylor Swift has given us good lyrics but the smooth rhythm doesn't go with her, that's something from Adele or Lana Del Rey.
  27. Alexcastellon
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    No sentí siento que va ser un álbum que va conectar con todo el mundo. Pero la historia que cuenta y la letra es muy buena
  28. Zorro1432
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Se me hace que cada canción es escuchar los mismos sonidos. Pero líricamente esta bien. Falta potencial
  29. Murill0Am0rim
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    cardigan became my favorite Taylor Swift song, however, the songs on this album are very similar ... it gets a little sickening at one point
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    cardigan se tornou minha música favorita de Taylor Swift, porém, as musicas deste álbum são muito parecidas... chega a ser um pouco enjoativo em um certo ponto
  30. elliebellie
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    i love it so much. honestly didn't know what to expect as this is a surprise album with no promotions and genre change but she outdid herself AGAIN
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    Aug 13, 2020
    90
    It's a sharp turn to the left for Swift and a fine reminder that she is more than just a gleaming pop phenomenon, but a remarkable songwriter too. [Oct 2020, p.36]
  2. DIY Magazine
    Aug 7, 2020
    90
    A modern-folk masterpiece which finds her moving from her previous pop bangers into stunningly simple yet sharp melodies, ‘folklore’ will be going down in Swiftie history as one of her most unexpected, and undoubtedly one of her best.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    60
    These 16 tracks (17 on the deluxe version) play out quite pleasurably in their entirety, the joins between Swift, Dessner and Antonoff ultimately only of niche interest. But Swift’s powerful songs reach their climaxes with bittersweet orchestrations, rather than blows to the solar plexus or a ringing in the ears. Everything hovers; little truly lands.
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