• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    literally her best album lyrically and the fact that she wrote it in the span of a global pandemic just showcases more of her songwriting abilities
  2. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The haunted feeling that you get when listening to this album is like Losing Your Lover in The middle of The Woods and Screaming How Much You Love your Lover.
  3. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s masterpiece album. I’m so proud for Taylor. It’s an album absolutely amazing and I didn’t thing that I needed it.
  4. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it’s the best I’ve ever heard
    Is beautiful and wonderful
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  5. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A brilliant album where Taylor beautifully and elegantly expresses an incredible story through music.
  6. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklor is the most amazing everrr thank uu tay for creating this album❤❤ Expand
  7. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Second best produced album of the year. Even thought the album it's kinda generic due to its genre, she managed to make masterpiece after masterpiece. My tears ricochet is lyrically perfect.
  8. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito!!! O melhor de 2020. Com certeza vai ganhar o AOTY no Grammy!!! parabéns Taylor, você ahazou gata. August is the better
  9. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mejor que flopmatica. Iconica la artista de la década sacando un álbum tan arte en esta pandemia
  10. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Each track is sonically cohesive! Just a masterpiece overall! The songwriting, the tunes, all the tracks—chef’s kiss!
  11. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A great album that goes back to the importance of lyrics and put the experience and life in songs, it doesn’t go with catchy lyrics or rhythms as in previous albums, but stays with great lessons, memories and experiences that everyone has felt, about being in love, falling out of love and the wonder of what could have been with that impossible love. Makes the quarantine times go easily andA great album that goes back to the importance of lyrics and put the experience and life in songs, it doesn’t go with catchy lyrics or rhythms as in previous albums, but stays with great lessons, memories and experiences that everyone has felt, about being in love, falling out of love and the wonder of what could have been with that impossible love. Makes the quarantine times go easily and brings the sensation at the end everything is going to be fine. Marvelous lyrics, awesome calmed rhythms, something different of 1989, Red, reputation and lover hits. Expand
  12. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor se superou nesse álbum. Simplesmente traz a maturidade que ela quis nos presentear no 1989 misturado a uma melancolia que é a identidade do folklore. De longe seu melhor e mais profundo disco
  13. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a fusion of an intelligent songwriting and musical score. The emotions in every lyrics and notes in the song are full of impact.
  14. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    beautiful songwriting. the lyrics are like poetry. i love the last great american dynasty, the storyline behind it is so interesting and the song is so catchy.
  15. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    an indisputable art. something i want to hear every day to comfort you, to calm your nerves. it was the hug that i needed in this very tense moment in which we are living.
  16. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best musical experience I've had in years! The songs are beautiful, everything is perfect. It is so easy to love Folklore!

    A melhor experiência musical que eu tive em anos! As músicas são lindas, tudo está perfeito. É muito fácil amar Folklore! ¡La mejor experiencia musical que he tenido en años! Las canciones son hermosas, todo es perfecto. ¡Es muy fácil amar a Folklore! La
    The best musical experience I've had in years! The songs are beautiful, everything is perfect. It is so easy to love Folklore!

    A melhor experiência musical que eu tive em anos! As músicas são lindas, tudo está perfeito. É muito fácil amar Folklore!

    ¡La mejor experiencia musical que he tenido en años! Las canciones son hermosas, todo es perfecto. ¡Es muy fácil amar a Folklore!

    La meilleure expérience musicale que j'ai eue depuis des années! Les chansons sont belles, tout est parfait. Il est très facile d'aimer Folklore!

    Die beste musikalische Erfahrung seit Jahren! Die Songs sind wunderschön, alles ist perfekt. Es ist sehr einfach, Folklore zu lieben!

    La migliore esperienza musicale che ho avuto da anni! Le canzoni sono bellissime, tutto è perfetto. È molto facile amare il folklore!

    몇 년 동안 경험 한 최고의 음악 경험! 노래는 아름답고 모든 것이 완벽합니다. 민속을 사랑하는 것은 매우 쉽습니다!
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  17. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i never thought she would go alternative but this is one of her best works yet omg i can’t stop
  18. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Taylor and her collaborators put their best songwriting. It just took me to heaven.
  19. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The álbum is absolutly emotional
    I really liked it
    A masterpiece
    Enchanted with it
  20. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A fantastic album, the lyrics are amazing.Cardigan and Exile are one of the best
  21. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics is amazing, everything in the album is amazing, congrats, taylor!!
  22. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyricism and storytelling on this record is unmatched. From little tastes of her musical inspirations (Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor) to the stories inspired by life, art, and her imagination—she took us all on a journey to the center of our soul. In an age of uncertainty and stillness, timelessness emerged. Taylor found a way to connect every song to each otherThe lyricism and storytelling on this record is unmatched. From little tastes of her musical inspirations (Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor) to the stories inspired by life, art, and her imagination—she took us all on a journey to the center of our soul. In an age of uncertainty and stillness, timelessness emerged. Taylor found a way to connect every song to each other in ways that confuse the narrative but also explain so much. An absolute masterclass in songwriting and allowing the deepest parts of your heart to grab the mic. Expand
  23. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    That's basically All Too Well but within a whole album! Taylor gave us wonderful lyrics, and a melody that sounds like her old country roots. It's simple, minimalist but powerful!
  24. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es arte jfhsjsjsnjdbsbsnsjsjndjdjdhhdjsnsbdgduskhxyhevdyxgsksojfhhj jdhdjdkfyhdidud
  25. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore. Un álbum que es arte en su mayor expresión. Sus letras son magníficas, las historias que se cuentan a través de melodías y esos ritmos relajantes son el significado de Taylor Swift. Escuchar este álbum es como regresar al pasado y escuchar Speak Now y RED. Como si fuera una combinación de estos dos álbumes, es lo mejor que ha realizado Taylor. Es un álbum lleno de melancolía, de sentimiento y de amor. Expand
  26. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best album. The lyrics, the meaning, the concept, they're amazing. Periodt!!
  27. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best almost dreamy experience, an album that like books can take you far away into aesthetically pleasing melodies Expand
  28. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's lyricism is absolutely fantastic in this album, and her voice sounds more angelic than ever. This is truly a masterpiece.
  29. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date. The tracks invisible string, august, betty and hoax are perfection.
  30. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    泰妈妈这张专辑真的太棒了我好爱呜呜呜呜呜呜!希望泰妈妈可以多出洞,还有等疫情好了之后一定要多来几场巡演,I can't wait omg!I love this amazing album!
  31. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album en particular demuestra el talento que tiene Taylor Swift, sus letras profundas me han dejado atónito, demostrando que puede ser versátil y darnos calidad al mismo tiempo, me encantó. Expand
  32. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am amazed by taylor's evolution. the consistency in this album is an admirable thing, the stories behind each song are captivating, in this album taylor presents the best in her talent to songwrite. if on the album 'lover' she showed a mature worldview, in 'folklore' she is way ahead. credits to the fact that this masterpiece was made in social isolation. definitely her best album.
  33. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best lyrics ever written are on this album. It gives off a mature Red vibes and goes back to more of her older roots. Overall this might be my favorite album of hers.
  34. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    At the same time Taylor Swift come back to the “old times”, her album, her writing is more mature than ever
  35. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor trabajo de Taylor Swift, si lo comparamos con todo el material anterior este es un máster pice
  36. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love the vibes a calming soothing album. Lyrically masterpiece. It's completely different compared to her last album"lover". The last album of hers are fun hype and upbeat it's all about love but this album is a surprising album from taylor.
  37. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album all around. Put her heart and soul on every track. You can see how she has matured. Album will sell very well. This has exceeded expectations.
  38. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent but with the level ir This year is not that difficult anyways aoty period
  39. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's her best album! The lyrics, the instrumentals and the vocals are beyond great!
  40. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is such an amazing album!!!!!! Everyone should listen to it , at least Cardigan and Exile . Swifties don't forget to stream Cardigan MV on YouTube!!
  41. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was amazing!!!!! This is her best album so far... My favorite tracks from folklore are exile and betty
  42. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Exceptional album where Taylor adventures into an entirely new genre, writing deep, emotional songs, which tell beautiful stories of the hardships of love. All within around 3 months. Absolutely amazing album and entirely faultless!
  43. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Una completa obra de arte del género alternativo! Las 16 canciones cuentan historias, esparcen sentimientos de misterio, encanto y nostalgia. Un increíble álbum de estudio que realmente el mundo no podrá dejar pasar por alto
  44. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is her best album. i love it. every dong has a different way to touch my heart. LOVE IT!!!
  45. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of 2020, this album comes in a good moment. Also it show the other side of Taylor, deeply but kind Expand
  46. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrical masterpiece. Visual Treat. Musical Excellence. Taylor Swift proves she's the Best. Expand
  47. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's simply exceptional. A real masterpiece. That shows and proves that Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of the century.
  48. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a Masterpiece, Taylor just proves the incredibly great musician she is and has always been, the songs are so peaceful and calm, it's a perfect album. Expand
  49. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    IT'S such an amazing álbum, like a masterpiece✨. To me, Taylor made something beautiful with Folklore. ❤️
  50. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's best album lyrically speaking. The fact that she made an alternative album was very unexpected but very pleasant!
  51. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum con letras hermosas y con un ritmo algo particular, es algo nuevo para los fans de Taylor pero aun así es un disco maravilloso, Taylor siempre se reinventa y nos termina dando álbumes maravillosos. Además las canciones tienen una muy buena duración, algunas casi llegan a los cinco minutos y eso es algo que ella no nos daba desde Speak Now y RED así que se lo agradezco mucho, este álbum se merece un Grammy y todos los premios. Expand
  52. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical genius. My current favorites on this album are "betty" and "august." The former song is reminiscent of her Speak Now/Fearless era.
  53. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sonically cohesive and very mature. Once again, Swift shows off her excellence at songwriting.
  54. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a beautiful album with terrific storytelling and is great at setting the atmosphere Expand
  55. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Is the album of quarantine.
    I've loved every single song. This Is full of art.
    Thank u Miss Swift for being the artist of the decade.
  56. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    To me this is lyrically Taylor’s best album. Again, she outdid herself and experimented with a new sound, but without losing her essence. That’s why she’s such a great artist!
  57. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor Swift's best album, very mature, not wanting to skip any music and impeccable composition! Expand
  58. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of the year. Calm songs with excellent lyrics. Without a doubt, from the best works of Taylor Swift. I love it!! Expand
  59. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran albúm y ademas sus melodias y letras son muy hermosas Es arte este albúm Expand
  60. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    From a surprise release to transitioning from pop to alternative with smooth ease, Taylor Swift has surprised us all once again! This album is a great body of work that proves Swift's great songwriting abilities and that she can still create sad songs from a place of happiness just using her imagination. Folklore is truly a lyrical masterpiece that deserves all the acclaim it received.
  61. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Trust Taylor to outdo herself every time. As if proving her ineffable songwriting skills in previous albums weren’t enough, she delivered to us this Indie/Alr perfection. And every line just seem so flawlessly composed by the gods of the highest order. The versatility is unreal.
  62. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is amazingly beautiful. Her best work of art to date. Pure poetry and emotion wrapped up in one. You FEEL the lyrics. It is the album I didn’t know I needed. Thanks Taylor. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  63. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un bálsamo para el alma. Sorprendente de cómo se renueva en cada era y nunca repite lo mismo, sin perder su esencia como artista. Uno de sus mejores discos.
  64. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is Taylor Swift at her best! Her songwriting is showcased to new heights. We already knew she was a lyrical genius but this album blows everything out of the water. Folklore is dreamy, ethereal, magical, sad, happy, and hopeful. It's depth is incredible and I will be listening on repeat forever.
  65. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un Album muy completo, canciones buenas,excelentes letras! Te va a encantar
  66. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece i am very happy for folklore and i loved it completely
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Her best work, hands down. Perfect from beginning to end.
  68. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The way that she saved 2020 with this one. yup yup yup. the lyrics are insanely beautiful and she SOUNDS incredible as always. my personal favorite is either my tears ricochet or august.
  69. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    La seriedad, la narrativa, las letras escritas por esta mujer son para ser apreciadas cada segundo. Taylor dejo a un lado su lado pop súper estrella, para convertirse en una Taylor narrativa con unas melodías suaves y pacíficas.
  70. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es muy hermoso justo lo que necesito un álbum para una tarde lluviosa .........
  71. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An album full of 'all too well'. Taylor Swift's songwriting skill shines in folklore. Shocked her fandom to the core! The best album ever. THE BEST! THE. BEST.
  72. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album taylor ever made, the lyrics, her voice everything fits perfectly in this album
  73. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    just beautiful, it's such a mature and peaceful album with beautiful lyrics, just like the vocals that are beautiful
  74. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so perfect and different that comparing to her previous work would be unfair.
  75. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible. It’s dreamy, haunting, heartbreaking. This is her best album yet. Taylor Swift has a way of making the most beautiful music and lyrics. The way she can switch genres so effortlessly is just mind blowing, this album is outstanding.
  76. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. Taylor has showed again how talented she is, I went to a nostalgic fantasy I did not know I needed. Expand
  77. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There's no doubt that this is Taylor Swift's most beautiful and enchanting work to date.
  78. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best yet and I don’t say that lightly. One of the great lyrical storytellers that only exist sparingly throughout history
  79. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum arriesgado, muy maduro y con sonidos exquisitos. Letras hermosas, historias entrelazadas, que te hacen viajar a otro lugar y a otra época, a creer en cosas intangibles. Amo todos los trabajos de Taylor Swift pero “Folklore” realmente es lo que muchos necesitábamos pero lo desconocíamos. Expand
  80. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, thank you so much Taylor Swift offers so many feelings, you are a wonderful woman! Expand
  81. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best and most cohesive album of Taylor so far. Songwriting is superb as always!
  82. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And she outdoes herself again. Extremely perfect album, listening to it we are transported on a journey, where she presents us with all her talent Expand
  83. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the best taylor's album, my new stan album
    it's so adorable, and the music it's incredible
  84. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good album, made my tears go out, good sound and beautiful lyrics. Album of the year Expand
  85. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    For sure it is different from what we are used to from Taylor, however, the album is a masterpiece. Has the ability to transport you to a whole new scenario, where you are isolated, it is cold but you still have the warm from a stove while grooving to the songs. Besides, every story has a unique way to transmit the right emotion attached to it. A surprise for sure, but Taylor giving usFor sure it is different from what we are used to from Taylor, however, the album is a masterpiece. Has the ability to transport you to a whole new scenario, where you are isolated, it is cold but you still have the warm from a stove while grooving to the songs. Besides, every story has a unique way to transmit the right emotion attached to it. A surprise for sure, but Taylor giving us more than what we expected has never been a surprise. Expand
  86. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album just defines what it means to be an artist, not just a singer. Taylor’s story telling carries the entire tracks with soft melodies but impactful imagery that makes you feel as if you’re reading an adult storybook. She’s a genius, your honor.
  87. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This is amazing, thank you Taylor for your talent. I love so many songs from it and think it is one of the best album that Taylor ever did, at least better than red lol.
  88. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a loirinha impressionou mais uma vez. Esse album reflete o melhor e mais brilhante lado da taylor, o de contadora de histórias.
  89. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ditches that heavy bubblegum production and the lyrics are sublime. queen sh*t.
  90. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte!!! No soy su fan, pero me encantan los géneros que abordó y su voz es muy agradable. Disfruté de cada canción, las puedo escuchar una y otra vez y no me cansaría o aburriría. Gustos son gustos. Un placer auditivo.
  91. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album fills you in an inexplicable way, it is truly great on an auditory level, you are filled with that peace and tranquility, it is beautiful.
  92. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Is the Album i Want in Quarantine TYSM Taylulu for Making an iconic Album this deserves to be the Album Of The Year ❤️ At the Grammys
  93. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Something new for the artist of the decade! Cardigan its a masterpiece, track #5 its brilliant
  94. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album, she make great job! She deserve more ! She's the music industry ! We love you Queen !!!
  95. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album just shows how this artist can be versatile and go from one genre to the next with ease.
  96. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Didn't expect this from Taylor Swift. This is beyond perfection. Just what I need while still in quarantine. ❤
  97. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum tem um sonoridade impecável, ele gostoso de se ouvir é digo com tranquilidade é o melhor da carreira!
  98. Jul 24, 2020
    10
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  99. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que mezcla la melancolía y las letras mas sensibles de una autora en la cima de la creatividad. Álbum del año. Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.