folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. folklorebich
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    1000000000/10 perfect. masterpiece. saving grace of 2020. the aesthetics are nice, beautiful cover, aMAZING visuals. songs are perfect and go along well with each other. would listen again and again and again and again.
  2. Lanam2005
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Very different than usual Taylor. Lyrics on this album are phenomenal. Honestly her storytelling is amazing and better then ever. All songs are slow but I don’t mind it. I mean I’d love maybe one or two faster songs but whatever. Overall great body of work but not my favorite album by Taylor.
  3. annaforu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. ALBUM OF THE YEAR. not only the best album of Taylor swift, but the best album of the year. beautiful lyrics and amazing sounds...
  4. MatRevo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s artistry can be described in one word: GROWING.

    Just like what she mentioned in her documentary, female artists constantly try to reinvent themselves but the thing about Taylor Swift is that everytime she switches her gears it comes off effortlessly. A genre like this for a huge pop star like her is risky and yet it didn’t feel like that at all. It was as if she was built    Taylor Swift’s artistry can be described in one word: GROWING.

    Just like what she mentioned in her documentary, female artists constantly try to reinvent themselves but the thing about Taylor Swift is that everytime she switches her gears it comes off effortlessly. A genre like this for a huge pop star like her is risky and yet it didn’t feel like that at all. It was as if she was built to make this type of music.

    This is hands down her best record to date.    … Expand
  5. JoaoAlmeida
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    é o melhor álbum dela, e não existe ser humano neste planeta que possa ne convencer do contrário
  6. Geovaniosousa19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore é de longe o álbum com melhor sonoridade da Taylor. A maturidade artística dela é surpreendente, ela se reinventa a cada nova era e o folklore é mais uma faceta da artista Taylor Swift. Temos muita sorte dela ter compartilhado essa obra prima divina conosco. É um álbum melancólico, confessional e transcendental, a suavidade com que se passa cada faixa é genuína, você é transportado para um lugar (paraíso) onde sua alma se sente plena. Exile é um ponto da sonoridade do folklore, da Taylor de forma geral que ninguém imaginava que precisava ouvir. august é de uma perfeição que não é descritível. betty soa a Taylor country do debut, ou diria, que a Taylor do Speak now. Folkore é sua maior faceta como artista, é o álbum da carreira.… Expand
  7. caiomoura
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is just a big **** hug. its so beautiful and well crafted. this is taylor's best album. I love her so much. She’s so talented and real and unproblematic.
  8. Taylegend
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing, magical, spectacular, calming experience. Taylor storytelling is brilliant. She sounds great in this genre. COMING FOR THAT GRAMMY
  9. Jortigo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so personal and emotional that it makes us cry with each letter of each song. Folklore is without a doubt Taylor's best album for me.
  10. rassmenezes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love it! It looks like a improved Red with Speak Now lyrics. But 1989 is still my favorite.
  11. Kbball
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    wonderful lyrics and I love the production that she made, her voice blew me away.
  12. mstefanie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    JÁ NASCEU ACLAMADO!
    Quando você acha que Taylor Swift não pode se superar, ela vai lá e prova que sim
  13. covarrubiasg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Artisíma, se cagó en Mierga vieja flopera y olvidada, ya desearía tener la vigencia de Taycristo.
  14. SigridYeung
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It’s definitely a part of Taylor which she had barely explored before! Beyond my expectations!!
  15. jessxsp
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album of the year so far
  16. Zan1037
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is the best taylor swift album so far, its just so beautiful in all aspects
  17. Khedim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year !!! I love it so much she Always Come up with something New love u Taylor keep doing Ur best ❤️
  18. Shafinaz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM
  19. zhong
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Invisible string is my favorite！what a beautiful masterpiece！
    Folklore is like a poem or exactly like a novel created by Taylor. The story between betty james is stunning and touching.
    Her album gives us energy during the quarantine time.    … Expand
  20. chen22home
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    i wish she got better vocal. besides, there's completely no part in the whole album that is good enough to be remembered after first time listening.
  21. rodrigoeec
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Truly her best album, she took an amazing route with little-to-no mainstream pop influence and she delivered. Jack Antonoff's production once again left me surprised, he is truly one of the best producers of the generation. Definitely hear some alternative and country influences, somewhat similar to the old Taylor Swift. 10/10 Album, definitely.
  22. MARTINCARDENAS
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    a perfect album, a story in every song, full of rich and bold notes, Taylor's best album so far
  23. dxnieleduardo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i think this is Taylor swift´s best album, ever. While many popstar they are trying to be more loud, them swift come with a whole new album with 16 amazing alternive tracks. Stunning!!!
  24. Carella
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the album that Taylor's carreer needed and nobody knew. It's simple, nostalgic, sad and of course, every single song is a story.
  25. pedrogd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, it actually shows taylor’s growth as an artist and this type of music fits so well with her voice. Definitely a 100/100
  26. Skamswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor at her best. A raw, beautiful and deep record. She is once again able to encapsulate heartfelt and heartbreaking stories wrapped together in a nice little bow for us to enjoy.
  27. Igorcamara
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tudo lindo, tudo perfeito, mostrando que não bastava ser a rainha do country e do pop agora é do indie.
  28. pineapplepie33
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is written like poetry, it nearly feels like an old storybook in that sense. it’s definitely a grower though, give it a few listens.
  29. mainpopgirI
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ethereal, divine, timeless album that tackles love in its many forms, through the lenses of the different characters that Taylor Swift has conjured throughout her time spent in isolation, with a hauntingly beautiful and vivid songwriting that Swift has been known for and has prodigiously displayed in this body of work. A lyrical and sonical masterpiece, an entire experience, a revelation —Ethereal, divine, timeless album that tackles love in its many forms, through the lenses of the different characters that Taylor Swift has conjured throughout her time spent in isolation, with a hauntingly beautiful and vivid songwriting that Swift has been known for and has prodigiously displayed in this body of work. A lyrical and sonical masterpiece, an entire experience, a revelation — “folklore” is Swift’s magnum opus.… Expand
  30. Kmead
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's best album to date. Folklore showcases her various talents but is top tier song writing. Stans and locals can get behind this album. Hating Taylor Swift is not a personality trait.
  31. Fallex23
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There’s only one word to describe the eight album by the titan of pop, “folklore”: ART
  32. Howsyourlife
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sophisticated album with personal lyrics that feels written from a pouring heart. Best Taylor Swift album ever!!! Miss Swift proves she is an out of this world songwriter with unreal lyricism and beautifully haunting melody.
  33. gbverolini
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, lyrics incredible, production on point. This woman has never disappointed me. Love her so much!!
  34. JamesC1992
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor finally found her way through this album. It's raw and deep with emotions and it's a great late summer jam to listen to. It's a sure contender for album of the year. She doesn't need pop or country to prove herself. She is her own genre of music and I'm in love with it.
  35. Clank95
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, the sound, the storytelling and again its lyrics make you enjoy this album, maybe my favorite one from Taylor
  36. xrhaan2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    beautifully written piece of work. especially having been written in isolation
  37. covarrubias_g
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Miss. Swift nos vuelve a traer un álbum artisímo y claramente sabemos que se surró en Mierga vieja flopera y olvidada, ya desearía tener la vigencia de la artista de la década Taycristo, no te merecemos.
  38. giccat91
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Honestly, it seems like an evolution of “Red” and “Lover”. It’s the best album she has ever done, I’m so in love with the songs, the stories she put into them... Just AMAZING!
  39. giord4n
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's been a long time since nothing has been released within such a naturalistic and raw emotion flow throughout the whole piece. Taylor delivered something graceful and atmospheric at all specs.
  40. naufalnizm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    now we can see that she is lyrically genius with this new album. Taylor is the music industry and also Artist of the century.
  41. wowilove
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore dethrones 1989, even after only 1 listen. an exquisite masterpiece, displaying both Swift’s talent as a songwriter and vocalist.
  42. trixyha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift made an album with heartfelt and pure songwriting, vocals, and productions that moves your soul from the usual quarantined life we all got to have to a fantasy that we never expected to come our way. Folklore is something beyond her past albums. She proved that she can make any era work her with constant reinvention of her image.
  43. VastavH
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Heretofore, the best album of 2020! The lyrics, the depth of story telling is insanely incredible!
    Ah, brilliant song writing suited with a musing voice
  44. ulol
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so good jhcjdjsksixn xjskakajnsjskxjsnsnnakzjxnbxnskxjdnnsksksjcnnxnxjsk hggg… Expand
  45. MattDomingos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A complete unique and amazing album. A lot different from her past ones, but still with amazing and relatable lyrics.
  46. Elml__
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album by Taylor Swift! What a masterpiece. She did it again - she set the level high.
  47. DevaKP
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She did it again!!! She crossed another Genre smoothly and Successfully. One hell of an album. She has proved why she is the ARTIST OF THE DECADE.
  48. Juliomendoncaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    what amazing project and sound, Taylor always giving her heart and delivering a masterpiece.
  49. Erindaisy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is definitely Taylor’s best work to date. As always, her lyrics are a story — magical and transporting. She captured so many feelings in only 16 songs. Brilliant!
  50. Taylorswifthate
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I hated her before but I love her now this album grows so much in me as hours went by I love it GAGA STANS STAY PRESSED
  51. TS_GYCA
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing! her best lyrically album until now. she finally top red with this one.
  52. katiennic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's so sonically cohesive and the blend of the songs are so enchanting. Swift's imagery creates several stories and it fits perfectly. Listening to this album is making you want to run round a forest while the album blasts like a movie.
  53. folktears
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is taylor's best album. i feel so nostalgic, the whole album is really a masterpiece. especially exile ft. bon iver
  54. Luke_4368
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely outstanding! Fully showcases her talent as a songwriter and artist. The flexibility she has too write different genres is like nobody else. Nothing but pure talent
  55. kxtys_witness
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year

    10/10 - production 10/10 - lyrics
    10/10 - aesthetic
    10/10 - vocal
  56. Happytaylordays
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Strong yet vulnerable, definitely one of Taylor's best works. There's no emotion the lyrics don't touch, it's beautiful, complex and mature and yet, it will leave you feeling warm. Recommended 100%
  57. Fiyan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    BEST TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUM!!! I DONT HAVE WORD FOR THIS, MASTERPIECE IS BORN, WE HAPPY FOR HEAR IT!
  58. softjihyo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a perfect album with a light airy feel and hard hitting lyrics. proof that taylor swift is going nowhere
  59. BARBlEBlSH
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    art! her most beautiful work yet. i had set an extremely high standard for the seven album veteran and she did NOT disappoint. you can truly see the growth she has had as a person after fully listening to this album. every single second of every single song is a moment you should savour!! it was truly magnificent.
  60. saintmikhail
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore, this is the best album of Taylor Swift and this year so far. Folklore is an indie album with soft sounds. Swift make this album masterpiece with Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and Bon Iver. I think you should listen to this album first before you criticize.
  61. laramairead
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor did it again. Each song on the album is equally as beautiful as the next, both in tune and lyrics. I loved hearing her return to her roots, but adding something more special and beautiful to it. Love the album!
  62. Davetay13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Probably her best work ever - Incredible lyrics and vocal delivery connected with storytelling.

    Best songs are the last great american dinasty and exile
  63. lyhh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's the best album in this summer. As far as I'm concerned, Folklore has achieved a success.
  64. PrimroseM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The most stunning album yet. Every song is beautiful and the lyrics astounding. Emotionally raw and lyricism is stunning
  65. Sanazyad
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Putting 0 score in someone's work of art without hearing it has never been a solution... if you want your favorite artist to have more ratings on her/his album then go and rate them 10 if you want
    I dont care ifyou dont like her but before rating at least go and listen to the music and rate it for what it is
  66. callumswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “folklore” is by far the best album Taylor Swift has ever released. This album is something Swift had never done before. With its’ similarities to Lana Del Ray and Lorde, true fans will love this album. Back in 2017, Swift released “reputation” with a grayscale/black and white theme and “folklore” is very resemblant to that. Lyrically, it is very vulnerable and critics have compared it to “coming of age” films and I agree. Surprisingly, Bon Iver’s voice and Taylor’s go very well together on track “exile”. I love her storytelling on Rebekah Harness, the previous owner and heir to Swift’s Rhode Island mansion on “the last great american dynasty”. Overall a 13/10, “folklore” is Taylor Swift’s best album to date.… Expand
  67. kahfrmdhn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    once again, she suprased herself with this good album. im manifesting folklore for AOTY. congrats Queen. ily
  68. haileyflynn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    taylor once again proving that she can seamlessly move between genres with this album, and folklore is her most mature and absolute best album
  69. mujimemoji
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    As I grew older, I’ve always trying to explore new style or genre of music and knowing Taylor’s releasing an Alt Pop music just blew my mind. The cohesiveness and purity of the overall album is a breath of fresh air that no one is expecting.
  70. LadyGagaStats
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date, we are going to the Grammys guys! The tracklist, the concept, and of course, the songs are her most mature and beautiful project to date.
  71. phoebe_crash
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do I even need to explain? Do I even need to explain? Again, do I even need to explain?… Expand
  72. afetrglo3534
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The first 4 tracks are probably the higlight of the album but i got to say Mad Woman and August are also brilliant
  73. TaySeth669
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A new door to open. TAYLOR SWIFT 'Folklore' is a great way to introduce our deepest thoughts and how to overcome it. The album serves us best Lyrics and it well appreciated.
  74. pinjaaaaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a wistful album and the lyrics couldn’t be better, they’re perfect
  75. pravinpadda
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This isn't just an album about teenage crushes, heartbreak, falling in love or being in love. This is deeper and touches in way that many other pop stars can't. Her vocals are mellow, soothing and beautiful, with dream-like, yet simplistic raw backing vocals. Taylor's creativity exceeds her usual creations sourced from experience and her own stories. Here she creates something basedThis isn't just an album about teenage crushes, heartbreak, falling in love or being in love. This is deeper and touches in way that many other pop stars can't. Her vocals are mellow, soothing and beautiful, with dream-like, yet simplistic raw backing vocals. Taylor's creativity exceeds her usual creations sourced from experience and her own stories. Here she creates something based historically, philosophically and more human. She isn't dressing herself as the usual decorative pop star.… Expand
  76. Elijah12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Taylor album yet, unlike any other of her music from before. Simply amazing… Expand
  77. Elnat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    New, different, exciting, thoughtful, lyrically flawless, unstoppable, soft, gentle, fun, adventurous, etc
  78. sergiuerdei
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! This new album is one of the best records of Taylor Swift, but also one of the best albums released this year. She really came through with it!! Lovely!
  79. paulolirajr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A different album, made in a new way by an artist who reinvents herself in each work.
  80. saruhhh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a no-skip album, an all-timer. An hour-long, sixteen track no-skipper! It's pensive, pretty, literary, openhearted, cohesive without being repetitive. I've just been a casual fan of her to this point and I'm gobsmacked.
  81. kcannata
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    perhaps one of the best things to come out of 2020. i wasnt a swiftie before but decided to give the album a listen to see what the hype was about and damn was it absolutely correct
  82. JohnASmith
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The only thing I want to say to Taylor right now is “thank you”. I may never get what I want from her anymore (“1989” 2.0 is no more than a dream by now), but “Folklore” is what I and many other people strangely needed right now. It’s calm and peaceful, like an opposition to the growing fear and anger, which tear our society apart. It’s like a pure magic that Taylor managed to createThe only thing I want to say to Taylor right now is “thank you”. I may never get what I want from her anymore (“1989” 2.0 is no more than a dream by now), but “Folklore” is what I and many other people strangely needed right now. It’s calm and peaceful, like an opposition to the growing fear and anger, which tear our society apart. It’s like a pure magic that Taylor managed to create something like that (and in total secret). Of course, it’s naively and unrealistic to claim that music can really solve the world’s problems (sorry, Bill and Ted...), but good music indeed can help people to take a short break, just to take a deep breath before diving back into reality. And maybe that short break will give us all the strength we need to recover... So let’s hope for the best and let’s listen to Taylor!… Expand
  83. Brielpain
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico, eu amo a Taylor, e a sempre entrega qualidade, sempre inovando e buscando novos ares, essa mulher merece o mundo… Expand
  84. rosdeg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, amazing production, perfect. Chill sound. Taylor Swift never disappoint with her albums, folklore is one of her best album ever.
  85. Kunzana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album shows Taylor’s ability to use her story telling to another level . All the songs are amazing, Exile is one of my favorites !
  86. chrstiangallrdo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just like the title suggests, these are songs that are not based on Taylor Swift’s experiences. Nevertheless, she was able to tell stories in the most vibrant (and at times darkest) ways. The character arcs that she created felt too real that the multiple songs for the same narrative were never boring. She truly is one of the greatest lyricist of our time.
  87. siriusalpha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lyrical masterpiece. She really is THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. This album is the new music of my life.… Expand
  88. laiahr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Gracias taylor por crear esta maravilla de álbum me encanta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  89. kakauanevi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing, the best of year ...
    rep is DEAD, lover come to play with folklore
  90. CorneliaStreet0
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good so gooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddđ… Expand
  91. Bahaoui
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect perfect perfect. Album of the year .I love you Taylor swift . Artist of the decade… Expand
  92. dewimoore
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The attention to detail in this album is like no other. This is my favourite album of the year. Listening to Folklore just makes me wish it was Autumn time. The songs in this album spark what the Danish call 'hygge' it just brings you a feeling of cosiness, that many other artists struggle to do.
  93. paulinarodr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, she really outdid herself. It's incredible how she can change genres and still make great albums.
  94. Mmmmmusic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect album. She really said “I made an indie record much cooler than yours”
  95. Shamiiikaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album ♥️… Expand
  96. kelczt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Periodt. Exhibited queen behaviour only she could switch genres so easily.
  97. rysharrystyles
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    absolutely perfect. everything about it is stunning. you can definitely tell taylor spent a long time on this album. her art never fails to be amazing. this was beyond my expectations, that’s the least i can say!
  98. MrSebasCR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The sounds and the production is just amazing, taylor really put her heart yo this masterpiece
  99. FernandoGaming
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Awesome!
    New Sound!
    New Era
    New Taylor!

    The album is so chill... Relax...
    Sounds like ambient music
    Listen!
  100. itsnotmeanthony
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is what Taylor needed, she needed a stripped-back album that showcased her lyric writing to the best. Now she is ready to show that is a REAL artist that can embrace any genre thrown at them. With soft mellows and smooth production, she is ready to show her emotional side (which has been done many times in the past) but for the enlightenment for critics and non-fans of her. Amazing
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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