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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  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Nonoo
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I've never been the biggest fan of Swift, but I gotta say she is a really good songwriter for sure and I'm actually enjoying this album so far, maybe more than her previous works. The piano parts, the melodies, the voice, the lyrics... everything is magical and relaxing.
  2. Dilary
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum de Taylor Swift sin duda, no tiene ninguna canción a la cual darle netx.
  3. klarostydias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of 2020. she did THAT in quarantine. taylor swift IS the music industry.… Expand
  4. isaapellegrini
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Taylor in general has matured a lot, her writing ability to tell the story still impresses me even after 8 albums. It's just perfect!
  5. Fehffranca
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Folklore is magic! Each song is an experience, with deep lyrics that perfectly match with taylor's soft voice and soft melody. My favorites: the 1, cardigan and Betty
  6. Proferu801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, Taylor Swift really did that, i'm so proud of her!
  7. Izanglez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album showcases her undeniable songwriting talent. "folklore" is a collection of excellent written songs with minimalistic, simple and clean production. The singer takes a step further and keeps building her sound, but some songs were extremely similar to each other. The project is, for sure, a grower, which explains the 9.
  8. Johant
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry and Taylor dropped the best albums of the year and we love to see it! please stop rating Smile 0 just bc of 4 katyrats pls.
  9. bauti
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Effing ALBUM OF THE YEAR, along with 'SAWAYAMA', 'Ungodly Hour', 'Jaguar' & 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'.
  10. tinixnorman1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Outstanding album. Taylor Swift has once again managed to create an amazing body of work. Perfect album from track 1 to track 16 (and 17 on the deluxe edition). Her songwriting is flawless in this album, not only does she have some personal-related songs such as "my tears ricochet", "invisible string" and "peace", but it also contains songs that show how great of a storyteller she is inOutstanding album. Taylor Swift has once again managed to create an amazing body of work. Perfect album from track 1 to track 16 (and 17 on the deluxe edition). Her songwriting is flawless in this album, not only does she have some personal-related songs such as "my tears ricochet", "invisible string" and "peace", but it also contains songs that show how great of a storyteller she is in songs about made up stories such as "cardigan", "illiciit affairs" and "betty". This album made quarantine better for me and for many other people.… Expand
  11. isapizza17
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    gorgeous, fantastic and incredible
    perfect in this times of pandemic around the world
    came to save 2020
  12. Luanarfx
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, the melodies are amazing and the lyrics are breathtaking and just downright exceptional on every single track. I don’t regret a single moment I’ve spent listening to this, it’s not just an album it’s an experience.
  13. Leoperez5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. 10/10! Glad she changed her sound a bit. All of the songs are astonishing. My favorites are “my tears ricochet” and “cardigan”
  14. Shambhavi
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It is an album I could listen to everyday it's a feeling you get after waking up after a good sleep after continuous days of stress and anxiety and when you wake up its raining the weather is awesome and everything just feels right all of your worries gone and you feel happy or in other words you feel Clean
  15. Tanogomez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este album es arte puro para tus oídos, Taylor lograr salirse de lo cotidiano dándonos un album sorpresa y totalmente diferente con musica tan potente y que te lleva a otro nivel Digno de una puntuación alta.
  16. Fer08908
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its amazing álbum, make me cry for the feelings, and is so sweet the voice taylor forever… Expand
  17. Oswald329
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Es fácil ver como se inspiro en grandes representantes del género, ¿que la hace diferente?
  18. JoeMoreno
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best pop/alternative albums of all time. Taylor did it again!!! ♥️
  19. cesarebs923
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    I usually prefer electro-pop albums but this is perfection about ballads or tranquility in your life between the music
    , it’s so good!
  20. Yaelss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift always bring us happines and art, lets support Taylor Swift and Katy perry. Don't let the haters win.
  21. NorVin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mi álbum favorito. Arte. Lo amo. Exile oooh! Canción del año. Te amo Taylor y todo lo que tú haces.
  22. Eliassalass
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente arte puro, es algo diferente y eso me gusta mucho, todos deben escucharlo por que les hará pasar un buen momento
  23. DanceAgain
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Literally the best album I have ever listened to. The lyrics are just phenomenal and beautiful. The music is astronomical. Best album ever.
  24. Patrickwilde
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    there is nothing I repeat nothing like it the growth the execution of the stories
  25. Terryisme03
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is Medicine and Vaccine from god for the earth,it is not only just an album,it is a life style,an obession,a escape from the cruel world, ear orgasm,life chaner,
    If you hate this album u mom is going to d word    … Expand
  26. Mylleneand
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece!!! Everything about that is amazing, You all need to listen to it
  27. jademaciel
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever listened to, and definitely Taylor Swift's best work to date. Amazing
  28. amandakaren
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year. Best songwriter in the game for sure. We all have to stand Taylor and her beautiful gift, she’s amazing.
  29. thechanoel
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This is my comfort album
  30. Mooooonn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vim aqui dar minha nota pois ainda há katycat's que ficam criando rivalidade entre Katy e Taylor e abaixaram a nota do folklore… Expand
  31. Idelsa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album ever, Taylor is one of the best songwriters of all time and this magnificent artwork proves it
  32. M13Garcia
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a complete experience, deep lyrics with complex sounds. Perfect combination.
  33. JDDM
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Truly her best work. Standouts include august, illicit affairs, exile, my tears ricochet, cardigan, and the lakes. Perfection
  34. selena0420336
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing , best album ever . Taylor is music industry asi es . Folklore is art
  35. bielucifer
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    melhor album da loirinha, conseguiu se reinventar era após era, ela merece essa nota!
  36. Sigrid2604
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este nuevo de taylor, es tan personal, cada canción es taylor cantando una historia increíble
  37. Cielo24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Buenas letras, excelente producción y la hermosa y fascinante voz de Taylor hacen posible un álbum así de bueno.
  38. Pepeluna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es una obra maestra de Taylor Swift, una mujer que se arriesga a experimentar con sus sonidos y con su música
  39. Kgarciach
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE....tbh I'm speechless so much talent. Congrats to Taylor and everyone involved in this record.
  40. Fernanda0311
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Un álbum hermoso, cada canción tiene una letra y producción perfecta, Taylor se lució realmente, no se pierdan de escuchar esta joyita.
  41. tamytziar
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Otro increible album de Taylor a la lista, es un disco increíble para una tarde lluviosa
  42. WillCanul
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor is the artist of teh DECADE for 8 reasons and every album is one reason, she is so creative and this album is a masterpiece, it is poetry.… Expand
  43. Estrogosbaldo
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    this is absolutely amazing from beginning to end. there's no mistake in this album.
  44. Fer1807
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    It´s perfection at its finest. Taylor never disappoints, she's a masterpiece creator. Album of the year 100%.
  45. Tameirao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift have already proved herself as one of the greatest storytellers of all time and with Folklore i can say undoubtedly that we’re witnessing the greatest artist of our generation! Absolutely stunning, a journey trough tales and fantasies! Well deservedly a universal acclaim album!
  46. AdriannoTxT
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosjsjsjdjjdj… Expand
  47. Lance123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is amazing, I am loss for words. The 95 score, she deserves it. As she should.… Expand
  48. ChSousa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um álbum feito com emoções, Taylor mostra sensibilidade através de suas letras e nos entrega uma obra rica de detalhes e sentimentos jamais sentidos em um álbum!
  49. Ilianagonz98
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is beautiful. Sonically and lyrically. Taylor has done it again. The story behind each songs captivates you to hear more plus the relaxed sound. All I wanna do now is go to a house in the woods and listen to folkore in a rainy day. Well done, Taylor ❤️❤️… Expand
  50. MaxiDescalzo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore es una cura para el alma de todos los que estabamos esperando un nuevo trabajo musical de Taylor. El álbum es perfecto y no presenta ningún skip, y se convierte en el mejor álbum hasta el momento de Swift
  51. Nick13tay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    perfeito magnífico puro e icônico e transcendente e não choca por ser a maior artista do milênio
  52. jesiccamia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor Swift’s best album to date. Beautifully written and sultry vibe from this masterpiece is just amazing.
  53. Musicportalof
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her Best album, the Lyrics are just perfect and it's beautiful how all the songs just keep getting better and better
  54. Afterglow_0202
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Swift explodes the expectations of anyone preparing to call her music "diaristic," writing songs from different perspectives while putting her already-detailed work under a microscope. What «folklore» ultimately achieves in its narrative of escapism is reinforcing the notion that Swift isn’t one of the greatest twenty-first century artists because her work is autobiographical, or becauseSwift explodes the expectations of anyone preparing to call her music "diaristic," writing songs from different perspectives while putting her already-detailed work under a microscope. What «folklore» ultimately achieves in its narrative of escapism is reinforcing the notion that Swift isn’t one of the greatest twenty-first century artists because her work is autobiographical, or because she leaves cleverly crafted clues leading up to her albums (although these are all interesting elements) but rather because she is, first and foremost, a storyteller. «folklore» is sad, beautiful, somewhat tragic, a little bit off the wall, but most of all it feels free. It is a content smile of an album on which one of the world's biggest pop stars, charts be damned, forges her own path and dares listeners to come along for the ride. The lockdown may have been a terrible moment for music and musicians, but it has resulted in Taylor’s Swift’s most powerful and mature album to date.… Expand
  55. Nainai19
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    her maturity has shown a growth over her career that she has utilised to maintain success among fans. Another part of the journey of shaping my childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
  56. Muhammedys1989
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift proved very important two things with this album. the first one is that she can step into any genre and make a remarkable, stunning music in it. and the second one is that the greatest songwriter nowadays with her absolute amazing storytelling style, and her honest emotions that she poured them all through out the album.
  57. scricciola
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is simply a masterpiece.
    The sounds, Taylor’s voice, the storytelling, the lyrics, EVERYTHING. It’s not just listening to music, it’s a trip to another land, it’s a travel in time and space. Even after many many listens, I still get goosebumps when I listen to the most of the songs in it.
    And if you haven’t, do yourself a favour and listen to Folklore but don’t do it passively:    This album is simply a masterpiece.
    The sounds, Taylor’s voice, the storytelling, the lyrics, EVERYTHING. It’s not just listening to music, it’s a trip to another land, it’s a travel in time and space. Even after many many listens, I still get goosebumps when I listen to the most of the songs in it.
    And if you haven’t, do yourself a favour and listen to Folklore but don’t do it passively: listen with your heart and also go read up all the out coming of the brainstorming that’s been done to understand the lyrics and the stories behind. You won’t regret it.
    Taylor outdid herself once again!    … Expand
  58. SadEilish
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ddhhsggsgssggssggsgsgssggssgdgdgdgsggsgsgsgsgsgdhdgdggddggdgdgddgdgddgdgdgdgdgdgdgdgdgdgdgdgdggdgddgdggdgdgd… Expand
  59. Christianrod
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ame todo este álbum, no hay ninguna canción que me salte, es una obra maestra, desde la primera vez que lo escuché supe que lo amaría, dure días en asimilar que teníamos álbum nuevo de Taylor Swift, la amo.
  60. Nickherold
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. Raw and beautiful in every way. The alternative/folk sound sounds good with her voice.
  61. Andermt08
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! Álbum incrível, realmente a Taylor Swift é a indústria musical.
  62. Jen412
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is everything the world needed in 2020. Flawless album, executed perfectly with a great showcase of Taylor's songwriting skills. Another shift in genres that proves she can excel remarkably at everything she tries.
  63. feeh_andre
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Love it. It gives me life, honestly. Amazing art. Heartfelt! Glad we have more.
  64. brunap13
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Álbum da carreira junto com o speak now, illicit affairs dona desse álbum
  65. jesushoraciosw
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ÁLBUM OF THE YEAR, PERIODT. TAYLOR SWIFT ISSS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND Y'ALL KNOW THAT, KATYCATS AND LITTLE MONSTERS WHO ARE HATING TAY GO AND **** YOURSELF
  66. Khansa45
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album tells an amazing story with deep meaningful lyrics and melodic production that you cannot get tired of. Personally it's my favourite taylor swift album. Its too good. Steam folkore
  67. illi_oof
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, my favorite album she ever brought out and the lyricism on this record is absolutely amazing
  68. Indrariopermana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Its a good album. The transition of lover era and leave pop genre into alterntive/indie folk, Taylor Swift proves that she is a great musisian.
  69. alma1222
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    #Folklore is one of the best Album and best singer-songwriter. She's inspired me a lot through her music. Keep up the good work Taylor. God bless always
  70. mulyanadani
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty
  71. Myself1328
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. hoax song of the year. Also deserves better promo, I mean she doesn’t post anything on instagram
  72. OnlyTheYoung
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    folklore isn't just an album, it's a cultural reset, it's the oxygen you breathe, it's a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it's art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you've ever wanted.
  73. alexiaphantom
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    cannot believe she is doing so well with this genre and gurl got me respect for that
  74. isarimathea
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore é redefinição cultural, é o oxigênio que você respira, é um estilo de vida, uma razão pra respirar, uma fuga deste mundo cruel, é arte, o primeiro presente que você abre no natal, um abraço de um ente querido, tudo que você sempre quis e é o álbum do ano no grammy 2021
  75. Alliswiftie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album, her new peak. The music industry did it again. Artist of the decade for a reason.
  76. Justinscotts
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    indie heaven!!! Trance . Serenade. Brilliant. Her vocals/ songwriting, the production and instrumentation A+ of course
  77. Christian17
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor made a great album based on her story, imagination, and storytelling
  78. Haru13
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece thank you so much taylor for this incredible album love u
  79. Nazmi_21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She truly found herself in a deepest beautiful meaning lyrics. Would die for Taylor ❤️
  80. izziemarcondes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Showing, once again, how versatile she is, taylor delivered a beautiful folk alternative masterpiece. Telling unique stories about lost love, affairs, death, vulnerability, childhood, the past, war and pain she proves that she can write about every subject, proving wrong those who limit her songwriting to "love and exes"
  81. bisdakbarbie
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    It's a lyrical masterpiece with vivid imagery. Taylor has that unique gift of telling a story and painting a picture paired with memorable melodies. This album showed her power as a songwriter. She can write not only about her failed relationships and heartbreak, but she also songs of stories made up by her genius creative mind. She's one of the best songwriters of this generation.
  82. Sosorio
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!!!! I really love this album, just we come back to the old Taylor and she show us that she's amazing songwriter
  83. celloferrero
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Being a fan since 2008-2009 until today, I basically grew up to her music. folklore is something completely different from debut album to Lover. Yes, there were a lot of parallelisms from her previous songs, but just proves how close her songs are to her heart. I was completely in awe of every since word she sang when I first listened to the whole album. The beat and tune of every song hadBeing a fan since 2008-2009 until today, I basically grew up to her music. folklore is something completely different from debut album to Lover. Yes, there were a lot of parallelisms from her previous songs, but just proves how close her songs are to her heart. I was completely in awe of every since word she sang when I first listened to the whole album. The beat and tune of every song had its own identity. Some were soothing, calming like a warm hug. Some brought me to my knees and left me crying. It was beautiful. It was painful. It was transcending. It was genuine.… Expand
  84. swiftieforever
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s one of the best album lyrically of Taylor, she uses her talent to help people in this depressing time.
  85. Navedq
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece, this is so good, the harmonics, the vibes, the lyrics, the production everything is perfect, this is so earthy, words can't describe the iconicness of this album, one of the best album ever for me, tho I never listened o taylor earlier this is my fist time and boom I'm amazed.
  86. reditrosiana
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    so aesthetic, so catchy, so easy listening. This is Poetry, and you feel so depressing in some track, but August was so beautiful song too
  87. Urvijarajvanshi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
  88. kanish
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She knows what she is doing and is amazing in it. Love the sound, lyrics, vocals.
  89. Usuar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ciertos moj0nes están ardidos de que el álbum no sea comercial, de su género y la diferente perspectiva que tiene, están tan acostumbrados a lo comercial que quieren desprestigiar esta obra de arte, bien colapsadas las mostras y aripulgosas
  90. Fatwa
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's sound so different than any previous album from Taylor Swift. Taylor, exploring something new and experimenting with different sound. The lyrics are so descriptive and captivating. Once you heard it, it drive you crazy.
  91. Jaxon110213
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This album is a pure piece of art. Have listen to this multiple time, each time I listen is a different experience and understanding.
  92. Kauansiqueira
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente icônico, esse álbum é memorável.
    A loirinha serviu TUDO e mais pouco aqui.
  93. TheOficial
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I would die for Taylor Swift
    AN AMAZING ALBUM!! I see at least five grammy nominations
  94. rah_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor nos surpreende mais uma vez com um álbum incrivelmente bem escrito, bem produzido e com uma “vibe” que não sabíamos que precisávamos. Folklore é uma obra de arte na carreira da artista e um presente para os apaixonados por música de boa qualidade. Um álbum que vai além do POP momentâneo e ainda será bom em qualquer época. Totalmente atemporal. Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum de 2020.Taylor nos surpreende mais uma vez com um álbum incrivelmente bem escrito, bem produzido e com uma “vibe” que não sabíamos que precisávamos. Folklore é uma obra de arte na carreira da artista e um presente para os apaixonados por música de boa qualidade. Um álbum que vai além do POP momentâneo e ainda será bom em qualquer época. Totalmente atemporal. Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum de 2020.
  95. nicklodeon
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    folklore is the best albums of world. incredibly great!!! congratulations taytay, we love you
  96. tvasconcellos
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Dra. Taylor Swift entregou tanto que quase me fez dar um 10 pra I'm álbum de Folk veja bem... artista da geração, a maior compositora que há, isso não podem negar
  97. bea9895
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Folklore is more mature than any of Taylor's other works. Her songwriting abilities really shine through on each song and they do such an amazing job of storytelling. This is definitely my favorite album of hers so far.
  98. CamilaSonenclar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is great. Taylor really outdid herself with this album. It's definitely one of the best albums released this year.
  99. KaungKaung
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is such a great Album.
    And the most meaningful and amazing ever. And I don't care this will give hits or not, Taylor Swift is on another level and she gave us such an incredible pure art.
    Love this Album too much!!!
  100. AUNGMYOHEIN
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year!!!!! Taylor came through with amazing songwriting and lyrics and also the genre alternative. FOKLORE ALBUM deserves every album awards. Thanks Taylor for this masterpiece
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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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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