folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. rod_rck
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album Taylor Swift ever released. No skip. Loved all songs that I can't pick my favorite till now.… Expand
  2. Aggy9898
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Some people are saying all the songs sound the same - ye the sound is similar but I think they all flow together really nicely and the production suits really well. The lyrics are beautiful and it's a perfect album for the time
  3. Saad99
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece!!!, absolutly a new version of Taylor Swift and the beginin of a new era.
  4. Mribeiroas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfeito do início ao fim! Taylor se superou positivamente, um álbum lindo, gostoso e que tem músicas que lembram seu old school! Amei! Perfeito
  5. Emilyljobe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Truly lyrically amazing. Her best yet. Can’t wait to play it on repeat.
  6. Gilbertt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Grammy better gives her AOTY for this masterpiece. #folklore #folklore #folklore
  7. mhrsl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's not an album, it's an amazing novel!!! Most mature album of her She tells a story to us in every word, every sentence, every sound. Amazing, perfect, album of the year!!! Loved it!
  8. MarieCedille
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es increíble como Taylor Swift se reinventa y triunfa en cada género en el que debuta. Es la artista más completa sin duda y folklore es el disco del año.
  9. raybrito
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sem dúvida nenhuma seu trabalho mais maduro e fora da caixinha, nesse álbum ela evoluiu sua composição criando histórias e personagens enquanto mergulhava na produção minimalista. ouvir esse álbum é uma completa viagem, super recomendável.… Expand
  10. Emanuel28
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. uma simples porém magnífica e tocante experiência, senti a Taylor me abraçando em cada faixa… Expand
  11. Taylor_ugurcan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    My album was a genre for so many years. THANK YOU TAYLOR I LOVE YOU❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  12. Crdgs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing, Taylor shows ter best, like Always, buy this album nas the perfect sound.
  13. fxlxpa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is pure perfection, her work with Dessner and Antonoff is outstanding, the soft vocals and magical lyrics could make anyone live the story she's telling and make it their own. Also bringing Bon Iver into this album was perfect!
  14. Folklore89
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I haven’t heard such beautiful lyrics in a long time. She’s outdone herself again by a big margin. I feel that this album could be a huge moment. Personally impersonal and freaking stunning.
  15. PatrickJoe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    No more than one word: masterpiece. This is more than just RED + reputation, it's a whole new side of Taylor Swift, a whole new genre for her, a whole new mature level, a whole new emotion experience.
  16. luv2candy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album deserves grammy album of the year, a masterpiece which turned me on during the hard time
  17. Agus89
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore es el álbum que vino a salvar este 2020, con canciones tan profundas y emotivas. Taylor Swift nunca dececpciona.
  18. Jeff13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor. Fresco, maduro e consistente. Perfeito para shows acústicos e versões mais rock.
  19. Ilyasradh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fabulous album, magical lyrics with wonderful instruments, shocked everyone with 24 hour pre-released. Folklore represents the classical beautiful music in most of musician extremely jump into electronic
  20. steevenn7
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Some people are saying "is basic and plane" just because it's not the bubblegum pop they're used to. The album is amazing. The lyrics, the production, Taylor's voice, definitely is one of the best records Taylor has made and, of course, one of the best records this year.
  21. trullyariana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso, passo mal, perfeito, taylor lenda que nunca errou.
  22. PatchSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Slow songs that really matches the mood for people in the house during lockdown. My Favourites are Track 1-16.
  23. diegoswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album deserves a grammy for album of the year, hermoso álbum taylor s
  24. BangtanWara
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece by the Artist of the Decade Taylor Swift. This album shows her mature songwriting skills and is indeed a very risky move by Taylor. Absolutely loved it.
  25. Payal13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Literally a lyrical, musical and in every single aspect masterpiece by Queen Taylor Alison Swift.
  26. isaragaki
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album shows growth on her writing and storytelling skills. The album is overall a masterpiece!
  27. folklover
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    lyrically her best album!
    production wise her best album!
    VOCALLY (she came through) HER BEST ALBUM!!
    13/10
    betty who
  28. victogrr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it’s an incredible experience. her best album definitely! listen.
  29. SerenaPhan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Another amazing masterpiece by Ms. Swift. Guess the old Taylor never left and came back stronger than ever.
  30. sherylgold
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A redifining album for Taylor Swift, an indie folk perfection, the album is skipless and priceless!
  31. DetoFr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She always impress me more. She really did that in less than 4 months ?! Amazing.
  32. john_hlrn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The folklore is a alternative album which has very good lyricism and good production. Some of the songs were a little bit off about its genre.… Expand
  33. karlasouvenir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2020. A loirinha veio mais uma vez pra desbancar a indústria.
  34. Arianator12015
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Es un gran álbum, buenas melodías y maravillosas letras, es uno de los mejores de este año
  35. mattheow
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is fresh, vulnerable, and most importantly, honest. Its minimalistic production accentuated her exquisite, beautiful lyricism that tells stories vividly in the most poetic way possible. This is easily the Album of the Year.
  36. eueduardo2312
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamantecaralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e… Expand
  37. shadowlord014
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album yet!
    a roller coaster ride towards to trip down memory lane of pure, underrated and amazing journey! what a healing moment
  38. Higrib
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was just amazing how she did it everything, this suprising album is perfect.
  39. Cbiswell
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The newest album from Ms. Swift defied my expectation once again. Her constant ability to preform in many different genres will always be amazing for me. Folklore was the softest Taylor has sounded since the hidden gems of Red and it really makes for a great album.… Expand
  40. susanemolina
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work so far. So proud of what she achieved here. I can’t even find words to describe what this album mean to me.
  41. ariaam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This body of work is just magical, an absolute masterpiece (lyrically and sonically) that takes you to another world!!
  42. elandieluu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This might be her magnum opus. This album is full of well-written words that combine into very meaningful lyrics matched with mesmerizing production. It is the definition of simplicity is beauty. The whole album sounds cohesive but each song has their own spice giving it a ense of individuality. I love it!
  43. ceciliabacar
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    that album is so beautiful and unique, ive never heard something like that before
  44. theoswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfeito! Coeso, sonoramente incrível, as letras estão impecáveis. Taylor você não errou e nunca errará.
  45. Hellona
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums, if not the best, lyrically. The vintage vibe it got makes me wanna travel back in time to the 1940s to live the little stories Taylor is telling in her album. Folklore is that old book on that forgotten shelf that has many things to say. Love the vibe anfthe feelings in it, it truly is a masterpiece. Taylor never disappoints me
  46. swifty118247
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    speechless, absolutely amazing. red was previously my favourite but it this might overtake it
  47. assaadregragui
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    honestly it's a perfect album for me nice voice really great lyrics.GREAT JOB taylor
  48. havenvel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    tanginang album yan, mapanaket. stream if u want to get back to ur ex and u're waiting for a sign. eto na yon bes. masaktan ka na ulit kasi same. UNANG BEAT PA LANG INIYAKAN KO NA LEGIT TEARS.
  49. santiagorr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor goes for a bedroom pop album to focus on playing with lyrics, her favorite activity and brings us to a mesmerizing world! It’s exactly what the world needs right now, healing
  50. juaumpatronum
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album took me to another existence while I listened in the dark of my room, everything about it is beautiful and captivating with notes of mystery and intense feelings. Taylor Swift was extremely insightful
  51. NisanD
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    İts sooooooo good Like ım lose my mind perfect awesomeeeeeeeee taylorr you are real queen
  52. hannahliddle
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her BEST album yet and such a great harmony, Taylor simply KILLED the game with this album
  53. Inmygene
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an emotionally written album. It was produced beautifully and its one of the best album of this year. Kudos to Swift for making an amazing alternative album even if its her first.
  54. JanishaJay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's greatest album both lyrically and vocally. The whole album gives such an indie vide which suits her best in my opinion. If I could, I will give this album a 1000/10.
  55. Amorosoval
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love how she always challenges herself. She's done so many genres and never fails at bringing something new to the table
  56. josuearevalo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un album que nos hace recordar que el genero alternativo tiene mucho para ofrecer
  57. guilleem26
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The way that this albums flows and the songwritingbon every single track. It's a masterpiece
  58. termit_lord
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    нежный, проникновенный, прекрасный альбом
    очередное доказательство того - для чего миру нужна мисс свифт
  59. swiftjoy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore has a narrative, melody and lyricism that perfectly fits our current world, the melancholy of the melody matches the saddest summer we all ever lived, collectively.
  60. MailynSM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album envelops you in that magic of sadness, melancholy, love and beauty, the melodies and lyrics are perfect, they complement each other in impressive ways. For Taylor in an advance in the musical maturity that she has formed with each album, the concept of this album is different and similar to what she had always done, however this time her role as a songwriter is clearer. SoftThis album envelops you in that magic of sadness, melancholy, love and beauty, the melodies and lyrics are perfect, they complement each other in impressive ways. For Taylor in an advance in the musical maturity that she has formed with each album, the concept of this album is different and similar to what she had always done, however this time her role as a songwriter is clearer. Soft and delicate melodies, it is perfect.… Expand
  61. Alegarcia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ameee el disco, el hecho de que Taylor escriba una historia de triángulo amoroso a lo largo del disco lo hace aún más increíble, con este álbum demuestra que Taylor se puede acoplar a distintos géneros musicales
  62. aynvera
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is by far taylor's lyrically strongest album, with each song better than the last. and clearly this genre shift comes as a surprise but definitely a welcome one. special praise for making the album remotely and in such short time, although never compromising with the quality of the content. two words: love it!
  63. samanthasamtam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I'm really surprised about this new album of hers. Quite wishing in the past that she'll release this alternative/indie folk genre. It shows how she is one of the greatest songwriter up to date. Congrats Taylor!
  64. helena_
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Every single music in this album is simply perfect, words can’t describe this work of art. Taylor have outdone herself again, and we could not me more thankful for it
  65. Finalrequiem
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. During the quarantine Taylor Swift decides to release her 8th studio album - "folklore". As Taylor Swift tells, the theme of album is her fears, dreams, whims... With the help of this album Taylor again showed us her amazing skill of songwriting . Also I want to mention about her skill of fusion different genres in the album. She fuses genres such as alternative, folk, country and pop. With the help of this she reaches a perfect sound. My favorites from the album are illicit affairs, exile, cardigan, epiphany, my tears ricochet.… Expand
  66. BabylonSonja
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Every style she does she smashs it. This album is completely diferent to everything else she has ever done before and wow
  67. Erick2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum de este año, empezó con el contry donde dio todo de ella e igual en el pop, y ahora nos está dando alternativo y nos lo dio de la mejor forma es un rato de luz en esta contingencia… Expand
  68. HelenofTroy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best albums out there. Taylor does it again showing the world her versatility and ability to create music for herself and everyone else
  69. inhales
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking lyrics and production. I love her emotional and raw vocals here. She show a lot of talent - Album of the year for me.
  70. azerty2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the album I have been hoping Taylor would make for years. The depth of the song writing is exquisite, and the subtlety of the melodies showcase her voice better than ever. This is a timeless album, and my favorite chapter of Taylor's musical career so far.
  71. rilleyg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor at her best. Every song has a well-written story to tell and the production is beautful.
  72. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such an intimate, lovely album. I love when Taylor creates stories for her songs, like with Love Story and You Belong with Me, it's like reading a story or watching a movie but listening to it instead, and Taylor did that in this album beautifully
  73. Dse311
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    De pronto estaba en un bosque de ensueño pensando en nada sino imaginando las historias que Taylor narraba.
  74. stephrants
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "Folklore" is like a wood-smoked flannel hug from a grandmother you never met. Breathe in and memories percolate. Campfires cooling in the rain. Street lights blinking in a 5 AM haze. Running through fields with no concept of time, only an eternal yearning. I didn't skip a single song in my 2 AM listening session last night. Thank you, Taylor.
  75. Hiromi0226
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible indie album, very Taylor swift but very different at the same time.
  76. jznsen
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    IT’S INCREDIBLE, JUST PERFECT, IS TAYLOR SWIFT A GOD? OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD
  77. Dieguiniel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    We just love a more mature Taylor Swift, the lyrics transport you to another place, they feel different, I mean, you can listen to a older Taylor with a new rhythm
  78. jhobart123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    el álbum muestra una mezcla de sentimientos encontrados al escucharlos, ademas que las líricas de cada canción esta bien elaborado y muestran unos pensamientos increíbles y nostálgicos
  79. Thugomartvera
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is art! The lyrics are perfectly amazing, the melodies are just the perfect combination.
  80. JAOS
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un gran album demostrando un lado bueno de su voz, simplemente arte.Gracias Taylor por este arte.
  81. Santiago43755
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un increíble álbum, el más poderoso liricamente hablando desde su debut en la música pop, sanador, tragico y necesario para un momento tan vulnerable por el que atraviesa el mundo.
    Swift da una mirada diferente y su reinvención es muy notoria. Amazing álbum Taylor.
  82. DiegoTS25
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album have a essence different with others in the music career of Taylor. You can know places in your mind when you conect with each song.
  83. AlexandraSmith
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Album is the bestttt!!! Could be my Favorite from all of her albums.....
  84. musicviber
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the emotion, so different than Lover but what we truly needed, amazing, a real vibe for 2020
  85. Bettybetty
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work. The Gaga stans are just mad Traumatica tanked. This was best direction for her to go after lover
  86. hxnriqe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is incredibly perfect and i am amazed by the way the stories are developed and told to us. I think it's beautiful how she managed to use so many different stories as metaphors for her life and still a thing we can all relate.
  87. kirstt
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    As soon as I saw the Bon Iver collab I knew I was going to be a fan of this album. I’m so very happy Taylor has strayed away from the processed pop we’re used to from her lately. Not that pop is inherently ‘bad‘ - just from personal opinion I believe Taylor really shines as a writer and performer in this landscape of acoustic-folk. Personal highlights of mine have to be mirrorball, exileAs soon as I saw the Bon Iver collab I knew I was going to be a fan of this album. I’m so very happy Taylor has strayed away from the processed pop we’re used to from her lately. Not that pop is inherently ‘bad‘ - just from personal opinion I believe Taylor really shines as a writer and performer in this landscape of acoustic-folk. Personal highlights of mine have to be mirrorball, exile (obviously), hoax, cardigan, my tears ricochet etc etc. I could honestly go on as there isn’t a song I dislike on this album which I don’t think I’ve been able to say for all her previous works. I don’t think I could write this review without mentioning the genius lyrical blend of personal experience and told stories; including the often warping these stories suffer due to the amount they are told from person to person, giving the album its name - folklore. I cannot praise this album enough honestly. It is a career highlight from Taylor indeed.… Expand
  88. kimhidalgo08
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del año y de la carrera de Taylor Swift, cada canción es una historia, una artista que es muy superior en la actualidad y con este álbum lo demuestra.… Expand
  89. itsmeitaly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, it's different from what we were expecting and different from what she have done before. I'm obsessed with all of the lyrics. The feeling, it's pretty nostalgic, B E A U T I F U L.
  90. enzotruly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    nice album
    I loved it
    taylor gave us a masterpiece like!!!
    reminded me of lorde
  91. Ribreprise
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With an earthy production and Swift's signature honest and raw songwriting, Folklore is a much needed God-sent, mature and heart warming body of work. She literally made an indie record that's cooler than hers… Expand
  92. Cristian13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum es algo inesperadamente bueno, quien diría que tendríamos un álbum así de Taylor después de tanto tiempo
  93. andreasignoret
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. I've been a Taylor Swift fan for 12ish years by now and I've seen her growing up and evolving with every new album. I've been adapting to all the music genres she has done but let me tell you something: this album has become the best one she has ever done! It feels refreshing, calm, new, even cozy. The lyrics, the music, everything adds up to be the perfect balance betweenA masterpiece. I've been a Taylor Swift fan for 12ish years by now and I've seen her growing up and evolving with every new album. I've been adapting to all the music genres she has done but let me tell you something: this album has become the best one she has ever done! It feels refreshing, calm, new, even cozy. The lyrics, the music, everything adds up to be the perfect balance between the 'old' and 'new' Taylor. The first listen of the album I was in tears from song 1. I then decided to look up for the lyrics (non english native speaker here) and the feels I first got from the song got even more deep and I cried again, now with a reason. I loved everything about this album. Became my favorite album (originally my favorite one was Speak Now). Love this Taylor.… Expand
  94. jake836363728
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i'm not even a swiftie, but i love this album so much. every song on this album sounds great, there are no filler tracks. the lyrics, production, and her vocals are amazing on every song. i'm seriously impressed with this new album.
  95. Maishah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It feels great to get something really different yet astonishing from Taylor Swift. With this album, she once again proved why she's called one of the greatest songwriters of this generation. This album just saved 2020. My top 5 are exile, cardigan, epiphany, august and invisible string in no particular order. Each of the songs deliver such a great work of songwriting. Also she slayed inIt feels great to get something really different yet astonishing from Taylor Swift. With this album, she once again proved why she's called one of the greatest songwriters of this generation. This album just saved 2020. My top 5 are exile, cardigan, epiphany, august and invisible string in no particular order. Each of the songs deliver such a great work of songwriting. Also she slayed in vocals. This is by far Taylor Swift's best album.… Expand
  96. edmoonl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum que ha hecho Taylor, es perfecto. Esperaba un buen álbum y recibimos un material con la mejor lirica y melodía acústica.
  97. RodolfoSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se surró en garrapataga, definitivamente el álbum del año. #StreamFolkloreOniTunes… Expand
  98. itsjcacevedo19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    So this is it, when we thought this year was somehow lost by the pandemic, Taylor Swift, decided to pull out a masterpiece album call Folklore, her most mature one. Since she decided to post some photos on her social media with a black&white filter and some sepia tones we knew clearly that this album wouldn´t be as her previous works. Folklore let us know not only the most intimate projectSo this is it, when we thought this year was somehow lost by the pandemic, Taylor Swift, decided to pull out a masterpiece album call Folklore, her most mature one. Since she decided to post some photos on her social media with a black&white filter and some sepia tones we knew clearly that this album wouldn´t be as her previous works. Folklore let us know not only the most intimate project of Nils Sjöberg , but also the stories of some of her heroes. She demonstrate who good is as a lyricist in songs like "My Tears Ricochet" or "Hoax", but also let us remember how love can be described from different perspectives. Appreciation and respect are the only correct things to express when you try to describe how you feel about Folklore.
    Favorite Tracks: The last great american dinasty, august, hoax, illicit affairs and cardigan    … Expand
  99. livsdelgado
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's a storytelling album, something Taylor os passionate about and she does so magically. The melodies and the lyrics are the best she has ever done, and the participation of Bon Iver was perfect. Everything about this album is magical and marvellous.
    She dived into folk like a real Queen.
  100. davidnrisso
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This album takes you to a beautiful journey,I love the aesthetic, the melodies, and I love the fact that Taylor has experimented with sounds and music, great Job!
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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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