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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  1. AshleyHurricane
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Como sempre Taylor Swift sendo icônica Album perfeito, sentia falta dessa Taylor mais simples e sem pop chicletes como shake it off e Me!
  2. Jaredmejia13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece esta mujer nunca me decepciona siempre sacando lo mejor de ella en cada álbum cada letra que escribe es como si conectara con todo lo que dice definitivamente uno de mos mejores albumes de este año
  3. Isarxcha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Olha, essa mulher pra mim é deus sabe ? toda vez ela se reinventa e faz uma coisa melhor que a outra, pra mim ela é a indústria da música e acabou.
  4. dftaino
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor is such an amazing song writer. The 1 is my favorite song from her, ever.
  5. ByronFJ
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum suave, el cambio al alternativo fue una excelente decisión por parte de Taylor. Las letras profundas y sonidos suaves hacen este álbum un disfrute para este tiempo de confinamiento por la pandemia.
  6. fernandoRM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This has been one of the best works that Taylor Swift has done in music, It was a bit risky to do that since his fans were used to pop and country mostly, but we are seeing that this "folklore" album is getting more acclaim than his other works.
  7. bzamler21
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Taylor’s most mature work!!!! Only in 4 months. No one could ever!!!
  8. JoaoGabriel13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    taylor swift queen of everything, snapped so hard. grammys are coming stay mad
  9. Lucasamaswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A rainha do pop chegou gente. Dona da minha vida. Razão do meu viver. Icônica e dona de si mesma. Queen of pop IS now. Te amo muito Taylor. Multi talento é com ela mesmo. Sabe oque faz e não precisa de terceiros pra impor o seu talento. Lenda viva gente. Lover tbm é ótimo e eu tinha certeza que cruel summer iria ser single, mas não. Ela nos injustou. Matou a era que é por sinal tãoA rainha do pop chegou gente. Dona da minha vida. Razão do meu viver. Icônica e dona de si mesma. Queen of pop IS now. Te amo muito Taylor. Multi talento é com ela mesmo. Sabe oque faz e não precisa de terceiros pra impor o seu talento. Lenda viva gente. Lover tbm é ótimo e eu tinha certeza que cruel summer iria ser single, mas não. Ela nos injustou. Matou a era que é por sinal tão maravilhosa. Quase 3 bilhões de streams em um álbum só. Menos de um ano. Só podia ser mesmo icônica. Madame Swift é a nova rainha do pop e queiram os haters aceitar ou não. Ela veio com tudo e não adianta chorar em. Pq o choro é livre e Taylor tudo. Te amo mais que tudo minha rainha Suprema. Vc merece tudo de bom e vamos acabar com aquela Oeste do scooter Braun desgraçado dos inferno e Kanye bosta que só faz merda. Vamos fuder com todos os brancos racista minha rainha. Te amo muito. É#1 no meu corações antes mesmo de nascer. Te adoro muito. Vc é muito vc é minha alegria. Te amo. Mas o 1989 é o mais hinário até hj. É Ada mais importa.… Expand
  10. ligumini
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her best work. Every song is very unique in its own way. Now I want to buy cardigan...
  11. thiagobaesso
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great lyrics, great production. very mature. this is definitely a 10/10 album… Expand
  12. Roberlandio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ela foi perspicaz em cada verso, em cada música, como fã vejo uma grande evolução, o que me deixa bastante orgulhoso, e isso só faz com que me apaixone cada vez mais por ela.
  13. gsgsgaurav2
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    best record in years .i was struggling to find music that will make me feel soothing and in peace and folklore does the job. A1 album .

    an absolute find but it will stay in my heart untill lifetime and i will be waiting for other projects from taylor swift
  14. Santiag
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, the sounds and lyrics are art and I'm think who this album is the best of Taylor.
  15. tiedswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing album follow @unhoiyswift on twitter ohhhh ahhhhh taylor queen omg yesss… Expand
  16. Rhai
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A simply flawless album, in folklore, Taylor shows that regardless of the musical genre she will always make great songs.
  17. bhuyashi_baidya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a mature album. literally there are no skips. the way she covers all types of emotions from various perspectives is mind blowing.… Expand
  18. wmslmd13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    um álbum cru e honesto. folklore nos teletransporta a uma terra mágica criada por Swift, onde cada melodia flui e nos reconecta com a mãe natureza, nos fazendo sentir cada gota de emoção que Taylor usou a compor cada letra, os seus medos e incertezas, as loucuras de um amor ardente, a sublime e mais pura felicidade e também a beleza que podemos encontrar na tristeza e por fim na superaçãoum álbum cru e honesto. folklore nos teletransporta a uma terra mágica criada por Swift, onde cada melodia flui e nos reconecta com a mãe natureza, nos fazendo sentir cada gota de emoção que Taylor usou a compor cada letra, os seus medos e incertezas, as loucuras de um amor ardente, a sublime e mais pura felicidade e também a beleza que podemos encontrar na tristeza e por fim na superação dos seus maiores medos. é um álbum primoroso e essencial. imortal.… Expand
  19. LokeshGarg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another masterpiece from the biggest force in music.
    Just when you think she has peaked she comes out with another masterpiece.
    Fadga stans getting brave in the reviews can ch0ke and d¡e    … Expand
  20. Hugogm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a mood of the soul, I love it so much. Each song is perfect and glorious. Hear it nooow.
  21. Mayankz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely her best album.
    Listen why-
    it doesnt depend on heavy production to back tracks up.
    Each trach is backed by WORDS and her voice and minimal production
    Production is angelic and this is the album of 2020    … Expand
  22. GalvanicSalon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I know no words to explain how beautiful this album is. Ecapism. Melancholy.
  23. Anskr13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An extravagant album to her flawless discography..she paved the way! Album of the year 2020
  24. Taygendary
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. PERIOD.
    This album, from the first to the last track is exquisitely incredible
  25. sheriffboateng
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album’s amazing song to song i can’t stress it enough she could release every song off here and it could be a single, it's an A+
  26. LoverRED
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a perfect and well thought out album. Feels so grown even from Lover which was already lyrically great.
  27. anav
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this woman is a genius, these songs touch the depths of the soul. very special. this album deserves all the acclaim in the world. thanks for that work, taylor! impeccable as always!… Expand
  28. lovv3r
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Uma das melhores coisas que eu ouvi em anos. Parece que ela abriu o diário dela da forma mais sensível possível, numa composição excepcionalmente perspicaz. O álbum é fácil e tranquilo! Se desse, eu daria um milhão como nota.
  29. Tayyabali
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply her best Album.... Album of the year Actually ❤️❤️❤️ She is such a talented Artist and Songwriting in this album shows her abilities of Storytelling
  30. Safika
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She always crosses genre like it's no big deal and doing it flawlessly! It's really Taylor style.
  31. Itspedrol
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da loirinha desde o red e 1989. Tá tudo perfeito, merece demais o Grammy
  32. princejohnnnn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It is her best album. Her songwriting is exceptional in this album. As an avid listener from her debut up to this day, changing genres (from country to pop to alternative), it is amazing to see her grow as an artist. 10/10
  33. A66
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor gave us a masterpiece, how the lyrics hit us is amaizing, it deserves everything, it is our escape in this cuarentine, congrats Taylor. You Did
  34. eriklibby
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    so good! her voice is so calming and the lyrics on all the songs are truly amazing.
  35. Maxilu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album ever, the lyrics are amazing, the production brilliant and everything fits perfectly
  36. lemintris
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!! Every song in this album is so well written and engineered
  37. Multiverse
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is as authentic cozy beautiful poetic as it can get. It's such a good album. Amazing album of the year.
  38. batuhanisik
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best, most cohesive, and mature work! Her songwriting and production are just on another level.
  39. ViitorVillamar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album, as always taylor swift uses all his wisdom about songwriting and music to surprise us.
  40. Henry15
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the most magical, dreamy album we have ever got. And the album make my day and night !!!
  41. Carlosbomra
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Essa porra é perfeita demais, ela entregou tudo que prometeu e eu estou extremamente feliz
  42. marceloazevedo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    That’s perfect. Taylor is responsible for one of the best albuns of the history.
  43. Lover1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Isolation and quarantine brings out the best of Taylor Swift as "folklore" seamlessly transcends her indie folk and alternative side to the mass audience. folklore is the best of her discography.
  44. Norbu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album ever
    Loved the lyricisms, mature, Indie infused pop vibes Sonically and aesthetically pleasing.
  45. swifttrilogy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album. Mature soothing and beautiful. Taylor once again proving her pen game is unmatched
  46. mfancyketchup
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's hard to articulate full thoughts after the first listen as I am stunned at how much this album is all Taylor Swift and yet heading in a new direction at the same time. The beauty of her songwriting and the sounds of Aaron Dessner of The National come together perfectly. I think I will be haunted by this album for a long time.
  47. Thallesmilk
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing. I just can’t describe how impressed the lyrics got me. Her storytelling is the best of the generation.
  48. Nazxnazz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore  shows Taylor’s songwriting and storytelling ability like no other album she’s ever done. This is the album I’ve been wanting her to make for the longest time and I’m so glad she finally did.
  49. Xavier_Carpio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Honest, tragic and beautiful. In her 8th album Swift brings a new era vintage and fantastical. Her songwriting is a masterpiece. Album of the year
  50. homopapi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i never expected that this would surpass my love for speak now. i love it so much i wanna be selfish and have the music all to myself but that would be a crime, it's too perfect not to be heard by everyone else.
  51. Unnamable7
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am so amazed bc I never thought Taylor could do such an wonderful job. The melody and her vocals are beyond great in this album, also her lyrical job is better than always, doing histories and using her creativity to tell those Stories. I think this is her most perfect album. My fav since today.
  52. Pauloliberato
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best Swift's work so far, she's really coming to make the indie nicho huge...
  53. Rafaelcampanhar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação ! Perfeito como sempre ícone. Músicas conexas , alinhadas e com uma história
  54. cruelsummer13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    너무나도 따뜻하고 포근한 앨범 요즘 같은 때에 정말로 필요한 음악
  55. vitormestre157
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perspicaz, isso soa muito bem com a definição desse álbum. Taylor mais uma vez nos entrega uma coisa cheia de bons tons e sentidos.
  56. Matheustinti
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am extremely impressed with the quality of this album (Folklore). This album was certainly the best I heard this year. congratulations Taylor Swift for creating such an amazing job.
  57. GianottiH
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor found out her voice and her place on folklore. It carries her best compositions
  58. lauft
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album came as a surprise for itself and a surprise with the sound, taylor adventures on an alternative/folk sound and deep lyrics, that make this album so good you can't stop listening. I think i can say it's one of her best works up to this date, it's so raw and mature, she really outdid herself!
  59. Amandamarques
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum simplesmente perfeito, arranjos, letras, tudo maravilhoso, um dos melhores álbuns da Taylor sem duvidas.
  60. SlythrnGrl
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is Masterpiece!!!!! Folklore’s vibe is completely different for Taylor and she succeeded
  61. elischooley
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album of the Year, if the Grammy's are to be respected at all. Artist of our time.
  62. fram1998
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Empezando desde que ella nos sorprendió por el echo de que sacó un álbum completamente de sorpresa, y esta sorpresa fue la mejor, es un álbum muy distinto, con un estilo más relajado, tiene una melodía cada canción que es especial, su video Cardigan es arte puro representando tantas emociones, este álbum es muy versátil y ayuda muchísimo desde el punto de vista personal, la verdad unEmpezando desde que ella nos sorprendió por el echo de que sacó un álbum completamente de sorpresa, y esta sorpresa fue la mejor, es un álbum muy distinto, con un estilo más relajado, tiene una melodía cada canción que es especial, su video Cardigan es arte puro representando tantas emociones, este álbum es muy versátil y ayuda muchísimo desde el punto de vista personal, la verdad un verdadero 10… Expand
  63. huailinx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift's most mature album, sonically cohesive. Paints a picture with the stories. A complete shift of genres. Perfectly perfecttttt
  64. GuiSegura
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    É simplesmente lindo... Algo que estávamos precisando nesta momento em que o mundo está.
    Obrigado Taylor.
  65. lynao
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Love it! This album is so amazing, beautiful and perfect. Folklore one of Taylor’s best album.
  66. cjkinde
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A literally perfect album. Taylor sounds so good with production by Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff and herself.
  67. Sabrinagomyde
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album took me by surprise and still managed to blew all my expectations. The work here goes beyond just music, it is true art, stories being so brilliantly painted they left me in awe. This album is an immersive experience in the scenery Taylor created, with many characters and different point of views. Her best work yet!
  68. gibibikow
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the way she saved my year with this album... the best songs are the 1, exile, illicit affairs so far for me. a path I only ever dreamt she would take but she took it and it sounds amazing. Taylor Swift IS the music industry.
  69. Gabrielcdiniz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutly sad, beautiful and tragic. Taylor reinvented herself with strong lyrincs and a sweet melody.
  70. blackcreature14
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This extremely candid album shows that Taylor can convey messages through any genre. She captures emotions and stories on folklore that remind you of experiences you may have forgotten. Beautiful 10/10
  71. Franmc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "folklore" is proof that Taylor Swift is one of the most talented songwriters of all time.
  72. Clau9492
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum lleno de historias hermosas. Liricamente fantástico, el mejor álbum de su carrera.
  73. onlyseedaylight
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is IT!! Thank you Taylor, for everything! Sudden serotonin, new magical worlds you created.. Thank you.
  74. NathGomes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is deep, so full of emotions! I really think that it is one of The bests albuns of Taylor! A masterpiece!
  75. DaniloZegrini
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    esse álbum e tao adulto, a taylo swift entregou algo coeso e conceitual, simplesmente perfeita
  76. daniel2002b
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is definitely magnificent and magical, each of the songs explode feelings.It is a new genre, it is completely new for all your fans where exploring is real.… Expand
  77. Lorenamorales
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is well known that the ability of Taylor Swift is to tell stories and this album tells so many stories with such a magical vibe, with hints of sadness and reality that make it the most mature Taylor album to date, it is an experience that without doubts everyone should listen, the most important artist of recent times shows her best ability: versatility, a well told story is alwaysIt is well known that the ability of Taylor Swift is to tell stories and this album tells so many stories with such a magical vibe, with hints of sadness and reality that make it the most mature Taylor album to date, it is an experience that without doubts everyone should listen, the most important artist of recent times shows her best ability: versatility, a well told story is always going to be beautiful whatever it is, pop, country or alternative, and for those things taylor swift is the music industry.… Expand
  78. clairoooo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily her best album alongside reputation. The train tracks at the end of cardigan, the funeral organs in epiphany.. everything is top notch.… Expand
  79. Chrissielilium
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is so pure, honest, raw and genuine. i love it. it’s a masterpiece
  80. RamonMarques
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Em seu oitavo álbum, Swift mostra seu talento como compositora em músicas profundas e muito bem construídas. Taylor faz-nos caminhar pela sua voz mágica por 1 hora e 03 minutos. Ela mostra como amadureceu durante o período de 1 ano , quando lançou "Lover" seu sétimo álbum em 2019. "Folklore" é líricamente construído para nos manter conectados as ideias que Taylor Swift quer nos propor.
  81. renbern19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A breathe of fresh air from all the things that happening in the world right now. I think this is Taylor’s best album lyrically.
  82. TaylorG1527
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Very mature and sonically cohesive. An album full of mesmerising ballads.
  83. Patkaland
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I’m an emotional mess thanks to swift. She continues to surprise us all without a fail. Check it out, it’s worth it.
  84. caluuu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, perfect from start to finish as always Taylor knows how to make a good album.
  85. felipeadsilva
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry.
    What else should I say more?
    Her career is full of great songs and lovely lyrics.
  86. tais1234
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She did it again! A completely new Taylor Swift, with the same lyric perfection. TS definitely can do anything.
  87. Fercevilla
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    On once again we see Taylor reinventing himself, honestly it is one of the best jobs he has done, he has good rhythms and very good lyrics, I am speechless and the only thing left for me to do is Applaud her and I kept supporting her. She is a great composer and we are very moved by the heart, it is simply a It is a work of ART.
  88. SamuelFreitas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Awesome album, Taylor put all of her feelings on it. The background instruments and her voice are just incredible!!!
  89. Marifer1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's like magic teleports you to a different world and makes you think too much about the story behind the songs, sincerely conveying peace and fantasy...

    Loving this album
  90. xlalodiazxz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum muy maduro, presentado de una manera espontánea que congenia tanto produccion como letras y vocales, un excelente trabajo de miss swift
  91. Styletoowell
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a maior!!!!!! Taylor Swift vc fez TUDO! esse album não tem nenhum erro, a perspicácia argh… Expand
  92. Adriam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a great job. Her music and her lyrics are wonderful. I really loved. Taylor es una excelente compositora. Sus trabajos son magníficos y este álbum no es la excepción.
  93. TSFan
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WOW I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!! I wasn’t really sure what to expect because of the title and lack of “lead single”, but I LOVED what I heard. I’ve wanted Taylor to try alternative music for a while, being the big swiftie and music fan in general that I am, and she nailed it. I’ve always thought it would help her show off her lyrical talent more, and it did! Well, I doubt anyone is going to read this so here is my opinion on some of the songs on the album.

    The 1: Because she said “1” instead of “one”, I was once again unsure of what to expect. This is one of my favorites on the album! It was a great introduction to the album and I love the lyrics and just the perfect mix of peace and excitement it gives you for the rest of the album.

    Cardigan: I love the Lana Del Rey vibes! I love how perfectly the lyrics and music video and melody all come together to make this song and I don’t know what else to say! Another favorite!

    The Last Great American Dynasty:
    It’s just genius! This could quite possibly be my favorite on the album! I normally wouldn’t like songs like this too much, but I am absolutely obsessed with it. I especially love how she talks both about herself in it (very clearly) and the story behind the house.

    Exile (ft. Bon Iver):
    This was not a favorite on this album, but I definitely liked it. The vocals are great and so are the lyrics, but the melody isn’t my favorite.

    My Tears Ricochet:
    If I were to rank this album, it would probably be right in the middle of the ranking. The lyrics are so good and relatable, but the melody isn’t the best.

    Mirrorball:
    One of my favorites! I love how it stands out and is so much more fun and playful than other songs on the album! Seven: Probably on the lower end of my ranking. I love how she portrays love and conversations through a seven year old’s mind, but the instrumentals make me sad, not because they’re bad, but because I don’t like the feeling they give me (which could be the intent!)

    Well, I don’t have much time, but those are just some of my thoughts on the songs. My favorite songs overall are The 1, Cardigan, The Last Great American Dynasty, Mirrorball, and August.    … Expand
  94. NatalieRonson
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the most important songwriters of all the time I think she have been exploring every way to be a storyteller this album is such a masterpiece it feels like a war album, something different but at the same time sooo Swift
  95. lattetay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    People are just pressed because she can effortlessly transition to any genre she wants. And dominate it at that. A true genius and we're so honored to be alive at the same time she is.
  96. jorgepimentel
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A wonderful album, you can enjoy every song with her beautiful voice and magical production, is one of the best albums I heard in my entire life
  97. jucarvalhoz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    So far, Taylor's best album! Such an masterpiece! Taylor is always surprising us.
  98. Maggie_Alt13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!!!! Really her best work of art♡ can't relieve how talented she is!
  99. Lilieu
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Explendido conjunto composição+música; voz e instrumentos. Inspira emoções indescritíveis. São poucas as obras que se pode chamar de arte. Este álbum é verdadeira arte.
  100. Swiftierep13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Unexpected majestic indie album. Isolation has clearly done her well, Taylor has poured her heart into this masterpiece.
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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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