• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Is taylor swift, o que mais você precisa pra entender que tudo o que ela faz é perfeito?
  2. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Okay, here we go...
    Last night I had a real revelation with folklore. Since I was little, I really love this genre and I never imagine Taylor Swift would sing this. She has been my favorite songwriter all my life and she doesn't cease to surprise me.
  3. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The melancholic album that is so emblematic of the times we’re living in. A poetic and mellifluous masterpiece that strikes right into the chasmic valleys of any soul who dares to listen. Truly a masterful piece of work, idyllic for anyone who enjoys rainy days and dreams of grey aesthetics. Magnificent.
  4. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    With a completely new sound, Taylor successfully recreates herself with an alternative album that flows smoothly. She uses the whole album to create a story that takes you on an emotional ride. Easily her best work so far!
  5. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album period, why lie? All of her years of songwriting has lead her to this album. Any tongue that disagrees will be hit with the Tayvoodoo.
  6. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor never disappoints! This album is very refreshing. A masterpiece. This is her best album yet.
  7. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect when it rains, you could be drinking hot coffee and thinking about different experiences of life.
    I cannot wait to see her on stage performing this masterpiece, her voice sounds so angelical, the perfect composition is everything.
    She definitely saved 2020.
  8. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is well known that Taylor Swift's skill is storytelling and this album tells so many stories with such a magical, tragic and realistic vibe, Taylor Swift is the music industry.
  9. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the perfect album. i thought she’d never make another one as emotional as red yet here we go. Thank you, miss Swift.
  10. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    folklore is such a great album. The songs are PERFECT! The storytelling is amazing. My favorites are seven, the last great american dynasty, mirrorball, this is me trying, my tears ricochet, betty, & invisible string
  11. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album it’s amazing! one of the best i’ve ever heard. the passion, emotion and feelings on the lyrics amazes me one more time. Taylor Swift never disappoints with her work, but this time she outdone herself. amazing work. beautiful album.
  12. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. I am not a fan of her but this music and these lyrics in every song are just making my mood
  13. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever heard. I don’t know a more versatile and talented artist. I’ve also never heard more fantastic lyricism
  14. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just when we thought Lover was one of Taylor's best and career topping albums, Taylor surprised the fans with Folklore announcement. Folklore surely is her best album till date. A lyrical masterpiece, Folklore will be remembered as the album that saved fans during this uncertain times.
  15. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is art, is so deep and so mature, one of the best albums of Taylor
  16. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her more mature, lyrically genius album!!! Well handed production and her vocals are getting better in each album she releases! I love that she’s taking risks on musical genres in her discography.
  17. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THE BEST for Taylor and for any artist ever!!! The lyrics, production, and vibe are unmatched
  18. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is pure beauty! The best songs already exist and they’re all in Folklore! ❤️
  19. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album has the best lyrics, has the best production, has the best storyline, and has Taylor Swift.
  20. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Impresionante el talento de Taylor.
    Nos regala un álbum hermoso, con mucha narrativa, mensajes, reflexiones. Acostumbrado a regalar obras maestras. ❤️
  21. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    really mature album, very different from her previous work, it is complex yet cohesive, it brings new sounds and beautiful lyrics!
  22. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fresh , surprising move in the right direction Just prove why she deserves her success no one’s like her
  23. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AOTY amazing, in all the ways AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA it’s have to win some Grammys
  24. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it! Taylor was just at her best here. I would be really surprised if it didn't a Grammy. Everything here is masterpiece. Expand
  25. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect lyrical balance is found in this work that reflects a beautiful dedication to a new and totally amazing project. It highlights the fact of versatility and the change to another pop style with a majestic lyrics, whose concept is smoothly handled but incredibly embedded.
  26. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It is one of Taylor's best albums. the alternative style with the voice of taylor gives an inner peace that makes you think that everything will be fine. the lyrics of the songs are so deep that they break you into 1000 parts. no doubt taylor did an excellent job!!
  27. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing! loved every second of the album, truly a masterpiece. thanks, taylor!
  28. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Lenda! Esse álbum é tudo e merece uma nota bem alta aqui no metacritc+
  29. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum lleno de canciones tan profundas, dejando a lado que ninguna canción es movida, es uno de los mejores álbumes de Taylor se nota la madurez y poder que tiene.
  30. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection, defines my comment ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Expand
  31. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZING. The lyrics are beautiful and the album has no skips. Deserves album of the year!
  32. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Perfeito do início ao fim
  33. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fjork
    Jul 24, 2020
    Best songs: cardigan, exile, mirrorball, august, illicit affairs, mad woman, betty, hoax, peace, epiphany, invisible string, this is me trying, seven, my tear ricochet, the last great American dynasty, the 1.
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  34. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum muy bueno, simplemente me ENCANTA, sus letras son tan explícitas.... Expand
  35. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS EXTREMELY UNDERATED a BOP good job taytay and everyone who had a hand in creating this
  36. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Different genre, absolutely Taylor knows what to do when she wants to experiment new sounds, she did perfectly good. I think it's a masterpiece.
  37. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a really chill and beautiful album. Unlike other Taylor works, which are super poppy or rhythmical, this can result relaxing. I totally needed something like this from Taylor.
  38. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This cd is pure perfection. The lyrics, the arrangements
  39. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums released this year and one of the best of her career
  40. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Proof that she‘s one of the best songwriters of our generation. Taylor Swift IS the Music Industry
  41. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Canciones muy dulces, me imaginé que haría este estilo desde the archer, aunque creí que metería algo de jazz
  42. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album I've ever heard,every song is just so beautiful that i literally crying listening to these songs.It just feels like you're out into another world when you listen to these beautiful and delicate pieces.So AMAZINGGGG
  43. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito. O pisão no Chromatica q flopou o ano todo. Taylor lenda. Vai ser lembrado por anos.
  44. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A completely different album from all his previous ones, Taylor Swift reinvents herself once again with great skill. Very sweet, harmonious and relaxing music and tones
  45. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year.Really loved it. She really slayed the alternative genre. Expand
  46. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! You go deeply trough the emotions and feelings, you get involved with the narrative, the lyrics are amazing, Taylor's voice is incredible, everyone is wonderful in this album! I'm really addicted to it, it may be my favorite Taylor album.
  47. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such a good album. I was quite sceptical that I wasn’t going to like this, but it just blown my mind. Such a good album to listen too when you’re on your own, walking and swaying, thinking about life.
  48. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I never realised these songs were something I could fall in love to. My favourite has to be Invisible String, Exile and Cardigan.
  49. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Just simply Taylor's masterpiece. The album highlights all of her strengths as a songwriter, and the production fits the style beautifully.
  50. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión omg reinaylor Excelentes líricas como siempre
    Excelente producción como es de costumbre El album es cohesivo, las historias y personajes a los que les dio vida y se inspiró para formar esta Masterpiece son magníficos.
    Literal se cago en mierga y sus fans colapsados y ardidos. omg supremaylor dejale algo a lady caderas rotas
  51. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a great music album, one of the best I've ever heard, with great lyrics. Of the best records of Taylor Swift and of 2020.
  52. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Vamos, es Taylor Swift, todo lo que hace esta Diosa es arte!!! Se cagó entera en toda la industria
  53. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This album was surprisingly good! I can't believe she put out something that gave me Bon Iver vibes.
  54. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Record is without any kind of mistake the best of 2020. The lyrics, the visuals, the production... everything is perfect and works so well united.
    This only proves what we already know Taylor Swift is one of the best artists we have.
  55. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her BEST ALBUM to date. The lyrical complexity cannot be emphasized on enough!
  56. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is by far her best album. A masterpiece! it deserves Album Of The Year because she really came through with this album. This album showcase how much of a lyrical genius Swift is.
  57. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Is one of the best Taylor Swift’s albums ❤️❤️❤️
    It’s amazing, she’s growing so much lirically and sonically ❤️❤️
  58. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum puro, y con una lirica que simplemente lo transforma en un álbum miy distinto y unico en si discográfica Expand
  59. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is back yet again with the absolutely incredible songwriting abilities, something she never lacks. This album is a full departure from her previous works which are very much synth-pop & bubblegum pop but it is also quite reminiscent of her country days, specifically her 2012 record, Red. With the gorgeous production and impeccable songwriting I give this album a 10/10.
  60. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum rico liricamente e lindas produções tocantes,serviu para mostrar o quao grande e swift,uma das maiores artistas e compositoras da historia
  61. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    wow she made her best in quarantine, her most mature album, it has so soft songs, i always want an indie/alternative album from Taylor and it happened. And of course it's aoty perry@
  62. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the incredible things happened on this quarantine. Now, she's arrived quickly and suddenly and brought to us that she got the better: Her compositions on the folk/indie style. Thanks for always doing your best? Taylor.
  63. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore muestra una nueva faceta de Taylor hacia el género alternativo, mostrando la profundidad de sus letras, los sonidos melódicos y dramáticos y la profundidad de su alma, sin duda un trabajo completo y que emocionante ver a esta artista evolucionar de esta manera.
  64. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's just a masterpiece It's a perfection The lyrics are amazing and so pure
  65. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is majestic. Taylor really did manage to portray her memories, thoughts and imagination, and to show them to us by such beautiful storytelling songs. sad, beautiful, tragic. Simply revealing. she completely pulled off the genre switch.
  66. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente impecável em questão acústica, o mundo precisava desse álbum e de todo o seu visual pra lembrar que esse momento vai passar e que vamos poder respirar livremente de novo
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This a masterpiece, Taylor give us an album with all the stories and beautiful melodies
  68. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's Taylor Swift's best album,she is slay我爱泰勒斯威夫特,他好棒啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊,中国欢迎你啊。天朝天后。slay!
  69. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, she is the music industry and she is a streaming force
  70. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of Taylor, i love and i think this album will win album of the year at the grammy awards
  71. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    completamente cohesivo, me siento conforme con su nuevo trabajo, uno de los más sólidos desde RED o reputation
  72. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Grande eres Miss Swift lo hiciste otra vez, nos obtuviste Folklore es un álbum majestuoso
  73. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album came as a surprise..... and that wasn’t even the biggest one. folklore is a beautiful and charming body of work, full of stories and clear images. A big grown from “lover” which, although had some remarkable songs in it (cruel summer, lover, false god) was not as cohesive and fluid as other taylor swift albums. however, in only 11 months, swift managed to do what in my opinionthe album came as a surprise..... and that wasn’t even the biggest one. folklore is a beautiful and charming body of work, full of stories and clear images. A big grown from “lover” which, although had some remarkable songs in it (cruel summer, lover, false god) was not as cohesive and fluid as other taylor swift albums. however, in only 11 months, swift managed to do what in my opinion is her best album to date Expand
  74. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Miss Taylor said I am your enchanted woods queen...can you say legendaric. Mom
  75. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ¿Qué es lo que pasó? Pues que que como ya es costumbre, Taylor volvió a reinventarse, y lo hizo como solo ella sabe. De manera pura y desde la raíz, logrando nuevos y diferentes sonidos y letras. Definitivamente es un disco profundo, mágico y maravilloso.
  76. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor did it again. A surpising album. Taylor can just do anything she wants, I think that now, eaven the sky is not a limit for Taylor Swift.
  77. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This surprise album is flawless, I really love the concept, Taylor Swift once again proved to us that she is a musical genuis, her songwriting skills never fade. I admire also the melodies and the storytelling, what a goosebumps experience to listen this masterpiece.
  78. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of Swift's career. An album with calm and melancholic songs, the album sounds like the currents of a romantic river in Italy. Deep lyrics, Swift manages to put his old anxieties, in letters so smooth and pleasant. The album is cohesive from beginning to end, Swift's 8th album, and yet another masterpiece for his career.
  79. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    in love, I love it, her best album!!!!I love her storytelling omg!!!!! buy cardigan on iTunes!!!!! and buy folklore then!!!
  80. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album makes you want to jump out of your car window at 100 mph but not because it is bad, because it is so emotional you've got to feel something apart from this bliss that this has created before you.
  81. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    What a great and depth album ! Taylor swift is going beyond the expectations and she's doing it in it's best way ! The lyrics are so mesmerizing !
  82. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best album by Taylor and the best that has come out so far in 2020, each song tells a story and that is incredible. My favorites are: exile, my tears ricochet and august. Expand
  83. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor never fails to surprise me. The album is simply brilliant. Even though I am a long time fan, even I can't deny this album is at a level she had not been able to reach before, even with RED. Fantastic.
  84. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente misturas de sons, e se reinventa, um trabalho muito bem feito.
  85. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, Taylor always surprise us with the best ways possible. It's on par with her previous work. A stellar masterpiece in general.
  86. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift was bold and insightful. In such a short time for the release of 'Lover' and within social isolation, he releases an album with an incredible aesthetic and with a deep essence. Without a doubt this album is the best of blonde. It deserves all the best.
  87. Jul 24, 2020
    8
    I'm not a Swift's fan but I really like this! Jack Antonoff I love love you.
  88. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es muy hermoso este álbum. Taylor nos transporta a diferentes lugares con sonidos tan brillantes y líricas tan emocionalmente honestas y refinadas.
  89. Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Quizá el mejor álbum de Taylor Swift hasta la fecha, con una lírica maravillosa y una muy buena producción, pero se siente que fue a lo seguro, las canciones suenan un tanto monótonas y la voz de Taylor sigue una misma línea. Un muy buen experimento de la cantante y de lo mejor del 2020. 87/100.
  90. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In a world collapsed for a pandemic and the incompetence of our leaders, Folklore comes as an invitation to introspection.
    There is so much poetry and crudity. It's hard to not get yourself crying when "epiphany" plays: "Only twenty minutes to sleep but you dream of some epiphany. Just one single glimpse of relief to make some sense of what you've seen".
    There's no drama for media in
    In a world collapsed for a pandemic and the incompetence of our leaders, Folklore comes as an invitation to introspection.
    There is so much poetry and crudity. It's hard to not get yourself crying when "epiphany" plays: "Only twenty minutes to sleep but you dream of some epiphany. Just one single glimpse of relief to make some sense of what you've seen".
    There's no drama for media in Folklore. It's the Taylor's best work so far.
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  91. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s such a great album everyone should listen it. Taylor you did it again!
  92. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum pessoal e com lindas estórias e histórias contadas. Algo totalmente diferente de tudo o que Taylor já lançou na vida. Fabuloso.
  93. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A surprising and unexpected change of course in Taylor's career, but still a great album, one of the bests i'd say, sided by 1989 and Lover. Each track takes you to a different place and makes you feel a lot of feelings, throwing you into a giant and irregular sea of songs in which you can dive, struggle, sink, have fun and just let it takes you in a incredible journey in a uncertain way.A surprising and unexpected change of course in Taylor's career, but still a great album, one of the bests i'd say, sided by 1989 and Lover. Each track takes you to a different place and makes you feel a lot of feelings, throwing you into a giant and irregular sea of songs in which you can dive, struggle, sink, have fun and just let it takes you in a incredible journey in a uncertain way. Taylor Swift just gave us all, showing that she's a truly versatile artist. Expand
  94. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is so lovely , it completely fits it´s name. This is a story book made into songs. Stripped from every glamour , this goes back to basics , the lyrics make you feel you are sitting in a rustic coffee shop , with pouring rain outside , reading a nice book . It´s honest , just lovely .
  95. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so good, queen Taylor. I love my tears recochet so much, thanks.
  96. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El nuevo álbum de Taylor Swift viene con un nuevo género, demostrando la versatilidad del artista para componer y producir.
  97. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "this is me trying... at least i'm trying" congrats taylor you make me cry!
  98. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! taylor just served, its already my favorite album of her
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
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  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. 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.
  3. 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.