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. mpaulinachacon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Es un album verdaderamente hermoso e interno. La capacidad como compositora de Taylor es algo que no es de este mundo, es algo divino en verdad. Puedes sentir y llorar las historias que esta chica cuenta en sus canciones.
    Gran acierto, sin duda alguna.
  2. AlanSalazarL111
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores Álbumes que ha creado Letras de mucha reflexión y tonos acústicos perfectos, Un estilo nuevo en su música.… Expand
  3. Mustard_13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best alb- ... Actually the best album i've ever heard. It is a lyrical genius and poetry at its best. I think this album is the best thing Taylor Swift has ever done. Her imagination and creativity have reached at apex.
  4. GOKAI
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album seems to take me back to 2010 when I started to like Taylor‘s music.
  5. viktoriabgn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is a poet. She didn’t have to think about what song could be played in the radio or how the tour would be like. She just wrote songs how she liked them and it turned out to be perfect. The songs and stories are so emotional and brilliant!
  6. Juanverazz12345
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Este álbum hace que me sienta en un estado de gracia.
    Literal amé todas la canciones de este álbum, Taylor swift es impresionante! ❤
  7. lateboyfriend
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    this album marks the return of "i lived in your chess game but you changed the rules everyday" Taylor Swift. the kind of hurt you thought have been buried long ago. the kind of hurt that shouldn't even exist but somehow lingers like an apparition in the air. the lyrics and melodies make you long for memories that you've never had and might never even experience, but that's the beauty ofthis album marks the return of "i lived in your chess game but you changed the rules everyday" Taylor Swift. the kind of hurt you thought have been buried long ago. the kind of hurt that shouldn't even exist but somehow lingers like an apparition in the air. the lyrics and melodies make you long for memories that you've never had and might never even experience, but that's the beauty of her songwriting - she makes you believe that you are the one relieving the memories. truly one of a kind storyteller this generation has ever seen.… Expand
  8. CHRITIAN
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a very beautiful album beatiful tracks magnificent lyrics and one of the best album i heard… Expand
  9. prime17
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is her very first alternative album and no wonder she can slay in all genres. The album is not like 1989 or RED. it has this very special feeling that Taylor poured into. This album is very perfect, especially we are facing a pandemic. It is very soothing and calm and magical. Will rate this 13/10.
  10. BravoGh
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Honest, inspiration
    Educational
    She really took of her cardigan and gave us a heart warming and life turning album
    Every song tells a story relatable to everyday life It's the best we've been graced with yet
  11. aaronyang
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Soft and chill. Ppl need this during their quarantine.
    Jack, too, is present and accounted for on “Folklore,” to a slightly lesser extent, and together Antonoff and Dessner make for a surprisingly well-matched support-staff tag team. Swift’s collabs with the National’s MVP clearly set the tone for the project, with a lot of fingerpicking, real strings, mellow drum programming and    Soft and chill. Ppl need this during their quarantine.
    Jack, too, is present and accounted for on “Folklore,” to a slightly lesser extent, and together Antonoff and Dessner make for a surprisingly well-matched support-staff tag team. Swift’s collabs with the National’s MVP clearly set the tone for the project, with a lot of fingerpicking, real strings, mellow drum programming and Mellotrons. You can sense Antonoff, in the songs he did with Swift, working to meet the mood and style of what Dessner had done or would be doing with her, and bringing out his own lesser-known acoustic and lightly orchestrated side. As good of a mesh as the album is, though, it’s usually not too hard to figure out who worked on which song — Dessner’s contributions often feel like nearly neo-classical piano or guitar riffs that Swift toplined over, while Antonoff works a little more toward buttressing slightly more familiar sounding pop melodies of Swift’s, dressed up or down to meet the more somber-sounding occasion.    … Expand
  12. Harshyadav
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Enchanting, beautiful, haunting, tragic, dreamy, euphoric, melancholy, perfection. These words describe this album.
  13. newyorkerr
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a prove that taylor swift is one of the greatest musician of all time.
  14. andreinas98
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is the album Taylor Swift was born to do. Just pure and heartfelt lyrics that are not shadowed by heavy production. Her voice suits perfectly with the piano. A masterpiece.
  15. Exequielle
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The Album is fresh and raw from the ordinary. It is heavenly and chaotic, but overall it a well-done album. I rate it 10 because it deserves it. The lyrics and the vocabularies used, is written beautifully with deep imagely. I never expect an album like this especially this era. I rate it 10/10.
  16. lukedidseeyou
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is literally a masterpiece. This is her best album yet, in my opinion. Definitely my favorite so far. This is the album that I didn't know I needed, especially during these times of the pandemic.
  17. Musicislove1233
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of her best album! I am not Taylor swift music fan at all but this time I am shocked, definitely a masterpiece and good music to listen during this difficult time, like a fictional book, the more you listen the better it is, I am interested about the stories she told
  18. farahfirstar
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    folklore is the album the world needed right now. Taylor opened up a whole new path for the audience, one that let anyone who took a peek at her world see themselves reflected back in her music and lyrics. It's only been three days, and there are lots of fan-art already because folklore is just THAT inspiring. Definitely her best album to date!
  19. lilikka
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    incredible! this sound was made for her. my favorite album of hers. the storilines were captavating and the lyrics by far her best! might be my favorite album of all time
  20. Cassioperia
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This albüm f*ck my psychology. lyrics are amazing, tay’s voice gorgeous.
    I can’t talk, no more word 10/10
  21. AltLover
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SONICALLY COHESIVE! HER BEST ALBUM!! Mediocre minds just can't accept this kind of music genre!… Expand
  22. Vicrycembel
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    SIMPLESMENTE magnífico. Taylor consegue nos entregar um álbum maduro, melodias diferentes, composições criativas.
  23. abibedoya_uwu
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Arte puro... Literal las letras de este álbum son hermosas, la historias que cuenta, es bastante diferente a lo que Taylor ha hecho en sus trabajos anteriores. Es su mejor álbum!!!
  24. Amine1993
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece
    Amazing album
  25. Maanketu
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I am having hard time deciding which of the song is my favourite; this album is sonically cohesive and lyrical masterpiece. It's the album that whole world deserves at these trying times and I want everyone to give this album a try, you won't be disappointed.
  26. Kwanhk
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album really moved me and made me comfortable. It is very suitable for oneself to listen to it when eating, on the beach at night, and feeling alone. Thank you Taylor, China loves you.
  27. Specmoe
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I love it love it love it. This album should win Grammy awards album of the year. If she win album of the year, She will be first woman who win album of the year triple.
  28. Kolipoki23
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A well nurtured album! Very well written! You can never go wrong with such a superb songwriting talents!
  29. kendavid1
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece.... Thoughtful.. Most mature album she has released yet..Taylor is truly a great song writer
  30. Lisa1999
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Rarely do you find an album where every song is amazing and interesting. I have listed to the entire album 10 times and every song is good !
  31. amertume
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a mesmerizing collection of songs that manage to maintain the emotional impact and the listener's interest despite it's soft approach, even when rendering intense feelings. The poetry of the lyrics are perfectly complemented by the music, at times haunting, at times with relaxing melancholy.
  32. Jp1995
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of 2020. Taylor swift can smash every genre from country to pop to alternative. Hopefully, this wins grammy
  33. johnzxcx
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    she is innovating herself....again. thanks taylor for this amazing álbum, you're brilliant
  34. neil-paul
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    foklore touches on subjects, themes, feelings, histories, and stories that are going to be studied for years to come. Each song and the album will have a life on its own for many people, individually and collectively. The melody for each is simply perfect, like Taylor took care of them naturally. The lyrics and melody and instrumentation go well along together. During these times, thisfoklore touches on subjects, themes, feelings, histories, and stories that are going to be studied for years to come. Each song and the album will have a life on its own for many people, individually and collectively. The melody for each is simply perfect, like Taylor took care of them naturally. The lyrics and melody and instrumentation go well along together. During these times, this art inspires.… Expand
  35. thigambarini
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Loved it! The songs are just to great, Taylor really did that... again! All the songs are just calming and relaxing, you hear the whole album and want to repeat it.
  36. Kikiabba
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I love it. It is an album so mature, váyanse mucho a la verg*a los que ponen mala calificación pinch*es perros put*os no saben de arte imbec*iles cabeza hueca y envidiosos caga*palos también tu kanye uest put*o
  37. KatAguirre
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    she's really talented and her songs are very relatable. This album makes you wanna sit down near the window while raining. she's the music industry. periodt.
  38. vickymiz2
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I- this is amazing. I am shocked by how amazing each song was and can’t wait to hear more from Taylor
  39. natashanerey
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    we should cancel music, like theres no way anyone can top this, its impossible.
  40. PsychoticSidkik
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It’s really sad, but in the best way. I love her vocals. Songwriting is unprecedented.
  41. FranniBanani
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    The vocals throughout the album are perfectly harmonious. the lyrics show Taylor’s high standards when it comes to writing. Overall the album defines itself through the way it’s written and is 100% created for the people and not for the charts which makes it even more successful
  42. hannah841232
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Soooooo lyrically talented and such a down to earth person this is an incredible album that is very close to my heart
  43. Minaswift
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Mükemmel bir albüm
  44. mexicanlady
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It makes you, as a listener, explore a wide range of emotions that flows in perfect harmony with the stories told between the songs and Taylor Swift's perfect storytelling techniques.
  45. Raksamudra
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its her best album, the vocal is so growing up,best lyrics,and so soft to listening before sleep… Expand
  46. Lynsey013
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift took me on a journey through the stories of these songs, something I’ve admired in her songwriting and music from the start. Perfection from start to finish.
  47. Conor_luke
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Always kind of liked Taylor but never thought I’d like an album of hers this much
  48. Jasmeow1313
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor é perfeita em tudo o que faz, mesmo com um álbum totalmente diferente de tudo o que ela já fez, lançado de surpresa e sem divulgação, ela está conseguindo muita aclamação e elogios, e quebrando vários recordes. Loirinha, você é perfeita.
  49. lhlpinheiro
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    It's a pretty good album. The intertwined stories add an unique element for the listener experience. If Taylor had cut off some boring tracks it would be her best album so far. Still, it's in her top 3. Standouts would certainly be "exile", "august" and "betty". I really liked the atmosfere brought up in "mirrorball" too, even if the lyrics in this one don't quite come up with somethingIt's a pretty good album. The intertwined stories add an unique element for the listener experience. If Taylor had cut off some boring tracks it would be her best album so far. Still, it's in her top 3. Standouts would certainly be "exile", "august" and "betty". I really liked the atmosfere brought up in "mirrorball" too, even if the lyrics in this one don't quite come up with something mindblowing, the instrumentation is simply beautiful. In conclusion, "folklore" really shows her evolved side as one of the best songwriters of this generation. I look forward to her next project!… Expand
  50. highmadness
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    This is Taylor Swift's album that showcase rawness and sophistication, great for a fan like me✨
  51. dpreston93
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor has outdone herself from storytelling and beautiful instrumentation throughout the album leaving Easter Eggs for “Swifties” through and through. In all honesty I came into this with no expectations and was truly blow away. Tip: even if you think a song is dragging...stay for the bridge.
  52. brunadepaula
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so pure e honest to all of us. She gave to us everything and more. And when we think that was only 3 months to the final results, it means so much more. It's all perfect
  53. Messiah18
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Indie masterpiece from a tour de force who continues to prove that no genre is a hindrance to her enormous talents
  54. miacccorrea
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect for the times we are living in. I dare to say it’s swift’s best album yet. I love how she writes stories and how her mind works. I’m living for this songs.
  55. sandylups13
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    In this album TS proved that she is an excellent writer, singer and musician. The album is so mature and beautiful with a little magic and fantasy. Best album ever.
  56. Zezzin
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing! I was waiting for a record that would sounds like “All to Well. Now he have
  57. themessyhead
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    this is truly one of the most pretty and deep albums of the decade (yet we’re still in 2020).
    i just think that’s exactly what we all need sometimes... to relax, to read a book, to cook a meal, to take a shower... this tracklist can be with you in every situation without being annoying. it’s really beautiful and important tender. taylor did a perfect and authentic job.
  58. lizmartinez
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Such a lovely, dramatic, aesthetic and calm album... one of the best she's ever done!
  59. DarrellMilton
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Is it her best album? That's subjective. Is it my favourite? That's definitely the way I see it.
  60. sergiovillanuev
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This album is Taylor's best composition, all her works have been very clean and excellent, but folklore in particular shows the best of her and as a musician I know that this album is a work of art.
  61. nicoeqm20
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, the lyrics are so good and meaningful this is also a new world for taylor and she demonstrated the ability of being able to always make a great album.
  62. Davi_3
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    a loirinha é lendária, esse álbum era tudo o que eu tava precisando e não sabia, perfeito do início ao fim

    betty conte comigo pra tudo que você precisar
  63. raquek
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Incrível, eu não sou fã da taylor mas a admiro muito. Smp sinto o quanto a musica dela é pessoal. Amo ouvir as histórias pessoais q ela conta em suas músicas. Parabéns Taylor, mais um trabalho incrível!
  64. Jenntx81
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was blown away she always different everytime it's like being in a taylor swift dream land… Expand
  65. Petrap
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Taylor Swift once again proved that she is queen when it comes to writing.
  66. michaelmendz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum de su carrera, en un álbum lírico que transmite las emocion, sentimiento, sin duda hizo un muy buen trabajo ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  67. itskarlnotcarl3
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, iconic, beautiful, one of a kind, Never been done before, truly breathtaking. Her best body of work so far.
  68. Ngurah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is masterpiece. The lyrics, the productions, and everything really great! and the best work of taylor swift!
  69. tri111
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    another nice try!!! taylor always give us a new version of her music. it is not like most of her songs before but I still feel her talent
  70. ValentinJChG
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time, its sounds are perfect, its incredible cover makes you feel free and happy for life
  71. princemononoke
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful storytelling and a master class of songwriting. Taylor proves once again that she is the best songwriter on the Billboard charts. The melodies hook and catch with each turn of phrase and tell a beautiful story with different perspectives.
  72. colaloca1234
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico … Expand
  73. Kumu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is masterpiece. Everyone should hear it. Feel it. In this pandemic situation when our mental health is not good , nothing new is happening to us, always stuck in a house this lyrical gem gives a cool breeze to our mind. Just put your headphone on and close your eyes and stream the album . It will feel amazing.love you Taylor .
  74. viniribol
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift consegue se reinventar a cada álbum e é isso que a torna única e lendária, taylor swift tem o pacote completo pra ser a rainha do pop
  75. bkjpjaugan
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I can't say this is the album of the year, but this album is a game changer in taylor swift's career. The best album of taylor swift. The song, the masters, the musical scores, all are incredible. I wish it gets the attention it deserve.
  76. SmileAOTY
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of Taylor’s best albums. It’s such a masterpiece, so sweet to listen and love. It has so differerent nuances. This álbum is unique and it deserves album of the year and all the acllaim that has been given to it
  77. Shin615
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A **** masterpiece, a complete different genre for Swift and the lyrics are just amazing. Lyrically and cohesively, AOTY
  78. Michael1005
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    folklore is a rarely good album. Great lyrically, sonically, emotionally and everything. A truly masterpiece of Swift.
  79. aaiisshhiii
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Folklore is one of the best albums I have ever listened to. All the songs including the bonus track called The Lakes is very very close to my heart. Taylor Swift completely came out of her comfort zone, and created something so magical and so raw. It narrates the stories beautifully, my favorite being THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN DYNASTY. Taylor literally proved that she is queen and nothingFolklore is one of the best albums I have ever listened to. All the songs including the bonus track called The Lakes is very very close to my heart. Taylor Swift completely came out of her comfort zone, and created something so magical and so raw. It narrates the stories beautifully, my favorite being THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN DYNASTY. Taylor literally proved that she is queen and nothing can ever stop her or pull her back.… Expand
  80. Cescaj14
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This is genuinely one of Taylor's best albums. It's cohesive and beautifully written. It's definitely one of my favourite albums of all time.
  81. Shnlyalbth
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this album, omg this album contains things that I also feel exactly like, and there is even a trilogy of Betty, James, and 'the Girl' which makes this album even more amazing, I really like this album… Expand
  82. Pau98
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Taylor is an incredible songwriter and she proves it again with folklore. This album made me cry a lot. She also has an amazing vocal range.
  83. Vivianscarcela
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor. Não existe música pulavel, todas são incríveis. É até difícil dizer uma favorita rsrs
  84. hkamusiapa
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kuddos inez, james, betty and august for making this a huge accomplishmebt for taylor swift… Expand
  85. Jflo2021
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Love every song. The music is so captivating, the lyrics, as always, the best. Taylor really nailed it!
  86. arpeggi
    May 29, 2021
    10
    folklore is a career-topping masterpiece and it perfectly represents the era it was created in. Her vivid imagery shines so brightly throughout the album. She truly is an amazing lyricist and this body of work is the ultimate proof that she is capable of experimenting and growing. Her use of lower-range, different yet sonically cohesive styles of productions and the escapist theme makefolklore is a career-topping masterpiece and it perfectly represents the era it was created in. Her vivid imagery shines so brightly throughout the album. She truly is an amazing lyricist and this body of work is the ultimate proof that she is capable of experimenting and growing. Her use of lower-range, different yet sonically cohesive styles of productions and the escapist theme make this album an experience in and of itself.… Expand
  87. frockwell
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. AOTY. One the best albums of all time and ended ariola's entire mediocre discography.
  88. 03AOTY
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    OBRIGADO POR ESSE ÁLBUM AMOR EU TE AMO MAIS QUE TUDO ESSE ÁLBUM SALVOU MINHA VIDA
  89. choiyerim
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best album i've ever heard in my entire life. I actually can't believe how Taylor can be the greatest in storytelling, the best at songwriting of our geneeration and for the future ones. She's INSANE for this. Amazing production (Jack and Aaron, you guys are magical), beautiful lyrics, great voice. She's absolutely magnificent, totally deserved AOTY.
  90. Ricko
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    1989 was the first TS album I bought and I was directed in its direction after listening to Ryan Adams' track by track cover of it. It was a solid 8/10 and since then I've been a bit of a closet swifty. I skipped on "Reputation" and "Lover" as the initial stuff I heard was just too pop for my taste. When I saw that the latest album "folklore" had involvements from the top table of the1989 was the first TS album I bought and I was directed in its direction after listening to Ryan Adams' track by track cover of it. It was a solid 8/10 and since then I've been a bit of a closet swifty. I skipped on "Reputation" and "Lover" as the initial stuff I heard was just too pop for my taste. When I saw that the latest album "folklore" had involvements from the top table of the 2010's US indie scene in Bon Iver, Aaron Dessner and Thomas Bartlett my interest was peaked again. I wasn't disappointed and this ranks among one of the better global smash releases of the year. As a fan of The National, the Dessner tracks standout but I found the majority of the album extremely listenable with plenty of high points. Lyrically, although it's familiar ground, it's Swift at her storytelling best. In terms of melody it is beautiful simplicity. It is produced to perfection. There is a consistent feel to the whole record which makes it a better album experience than I expected. This album has more strong album tracks than obvious hit singles, both unusual and a risk for arguably the biggest pop star on the planet. I now own 2 physical Taylor Swift albums. Not something I thought would happen 7 years ago.… Expand
  91. robsoneduardo
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    folklore brings out the unique and exquisite lyricism Taylor has. those are her best lyrics so far.
  92. DanDubs
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album! Taylor Swifts ability to constantly adapt to the musical scene is emphasized further in this game changing record.
  93. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    It is undeniable that Swift has great skills as a songwriter and Folklore is proof of that. The album brings a different sound from the rest of her discography and very intimate lyrics. However my problem with the album was some melodies not so easy to hear, sounding a little strange.
  94. adwinGreg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album Taylor ever released. Its sad slow songs make it perfect for a rainy season. The lyrics are phenomenal showing Taylor's ability to write poetic songs.
  95. Shivam_Murari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has a habit of presenting an unexpected finesse on the table every single time but her ability to best herself every single time and leave us shocked and thrilled is something no other artist has. Certainly not her contemporaries. Folklore, like its name, will be passed down for generations.
  96. Mauoricio
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, lyricly, sonically and production-wise! The composer Taylor really stands out, giving us folklores from several character’s perspectives, including a love triangle. The only featuring artist in the album really stands out. Bon Iver is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who really got into the spirit of the album. Producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner made this aHer best album to date, lyricly, sonically and production-wise! The composer Taylor really stands out, giving us folklores from several character’s perspectives, including a love triangle. The only featuring artist in the album really stands out. Bon Iver is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who really got into the spirit of the album. Producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner made this a masterpiece and will definitely be proud to have this on their catalog.… Expand
  97. IAmAriaAvlis
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    one of the best, if not the best, album of the year! taylor never fails to amaze me
  98. DevilPray
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    As a whole it feels kinda bland and boring but Seven and Exile are top 10 in her discography. Especially Seven.
  99. unitedforever
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful album - lyrically stunning! Best track - the "love triangle trilogy" (Cardigan, August, Betty), Invisible Strings, Mirrorball, the 1, Seven.

    Taylor showing her true versatility, a third major genre she has moved into (after country and pop) and proving she excels in each.
  100. danielsons
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Best thing she released since RED in 2012.

    Favs: exile, illicit affairs, cardigan and august.
    Least fav: mad woman.

    Grade: 9,5/10
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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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