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. musicreviewsbyj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best so far. She told these wonderful tales and narratives really well. A must listen album if you're into indie folk.

    TOP PICKS: mirrorball; this is me trying; and peace
  2. Emilio20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tay nos da un álbum sorpresivamente, el cual es asombroso, cada una de las canciones te transmiten algo, en general el álbum es muy bueno.
  3. taylian
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing album. Taylor saved me during this pandemic. Folklore is the best album of 2020.… Expand
  4. Glenn_the_Frog
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    oh i love this album, it's perfect in so many ways. Taylor once again reminds us of all the talent he has with this one and he couldn't do it in a better way.
  5. Vitors23
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is totally perfect as well as all the works of taylor. the lyrics, the sound, the style are wonderful. brings light, peace of mind. I love tou Taylor.
  6. PolaRodriguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love the songs and the concept of this album. Her writing and storytelling are superb! Congratulations Taylor Swift!
  7. LeoFitz09
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The way she keeps reinventing herself more than any male artists today and its successful everytime. Her best, yet.
  8. yaretzi_swift13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the ultimate artist, writer, and person. This album is the best of the year 2020, I love how Taylor experiments with different stimuli
  9. Fernandoferrus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es uno de los mejores álbumes de la cantautora, sus letras son poesía pura y su producción muy fresca.
  10. Abrilbarreirosg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it, it amazing, is my favourite album of the artist of the decade. I really like folk and country, and this album has a little bit of both so It’s fabulous.I love you Taylor. Amazing albummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I love the last great American dynasty, hoax, exile, the 1, cardigan (amazing mv), Betty, peace, epiphany, the lakes, invisible string, mirrorball, illicit affairs, seven, august,I love it, it amazing, is my favourite album of the artist of the decade. I really like folk and country, and this album has a little bit of both so It’s fabulous.I love you Taylor. Amazing albummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I love the last great American dynasty, hoax, exile, the 1, cardigan (amazing mv), Betty, peace, epiphany, the lakes, invisible string, mirrorball, illicit affairs, seven, august, my tears ricochet, mad woman and this is my trying.… Expand
  11. nur221b
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is killing me:,) because i find myself in this album:/ sooooo i love this album! we love you taylor! always be happy!
  12. myothiribo13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is perfect. ❤️ The best album of 2020. Taylor Swift is really music industry.… Expand
  13. akira_ray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly I didn't couldn't finish it at first.Went back again after a few days since the hype refused to go down. Thank God I did go back because folklore is the album of the year for me hands down. Swift's writing is magical tbh and once you actually pay attention to the intricacies and storylines it's a divine experience. Artistry in the purest form!
  14. markjackson200
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best albums so far. The lyrics prove once again that she is the best songwriter of our generation and the production made it sound like Taylor was telling us a story with background music. If you haven’t listened to it yet, you definitely should.
  15. Galazxy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece, the calmness and the mystery in the lyrics and the music is amazing and gives a great listening experience.
  16. sokpichboramey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is masterpiece and iconic im not really her fan but i have been loving this album .it feel lana del vibe
  17. RayaNuzh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, Taylor created this album beautifully, the lyrics are so indulgent, and this is my favorite album now
  18. gustavolavin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A rollercoster of emotions, it’s perfect . Made me feel safe during this pandemic. Love you Taylor
  19. Lina2505
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The feeling, the lyrics, the vocals... Everything is perfect. One of the best things made by Taylor Swift
  20. Vignesh1991
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album in 2020... Taylor has poured her poetic and song writing skills.....love this album
  21. Itsxbeto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor hits with a surprise and way different album from her career and taking a rest from pop music, definitely one of the best album 2020 so far.
  22. rryanshields
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    such an impressive and astounding body of work from taylor, so many years into her career. constantly able to reinvent herself and switching (and dominating) genres!
  23. Jonanoc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Demasiado arte de principio a fin, las letras son tan profundas Excelente trabajo
  24. JulieRazzari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is the condesation of storytelling, great lyrics and an amazing musical production that not only shows that it's possible to make art in the most hard moments but, that the most pure art comes from our loneliness.
    Taylor Swift, once again, never dissapointing us
  25. stateofatw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    probably her best album rn red is my favorite album of her but folklore is THAT album
  26. igotit
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album, wrapped up with its wonderful sounds and lyrics, Taylor certainly never disappoints.
  27. Usha64
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor have done has best in this album... every song is addictive and gives you new experience...
  28. Nadoguzman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just art
    A lot of art and Beautiful things, thank you Taylor for this album
  29. Antoneez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, sound cohesive, amazing lyrics and beautiful vocals. Taylor Swift once again reinvented herself in a brand new fresh sound.
  30. Jeyyce
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her. Best. Album. Yet. She deserves Album Of The Year for a third time. Congratulations.
  31. Eixff13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far
    she tried a new kind music style and she had made great success
  32. insen111396
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If this ain't a perfect album, I don't know what is. This is a career highlight, surely.
  33. MarioFrag
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Espléndido, nunca decepciona, reinvención total, sin duda la maestra de las letras.
  34. Reinier13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es muy bueno. Liricamente una obra maestra y en cuanto a producción es relajante y disfrutable, a la vez que escuchas las historias expresadas en cada canción.
  35. KatyTaylor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es lo mejor de lo mejor taylor te amamos, cada álbum tuyo es un nuevo arte y una nueva biblia gracias por tu esfuerzo, los Katycats siempre te apoyaremos
    Att.Katycat Eres súper taylor
  36. Jmoore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Innovative, a new style, flawless storytelling and vocals. I’ve always loved her stuff but this might be her best album yet
  37. noiceperrier
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    great lyrics and production. Loved the entire album because it felt different from the other music released in 2020.
  38. Chia19998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Increíble, de verdad ella nos sabe complacer.
    Es una sus letras son demasiado perfectas
  39. russod
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year! Taylor never disappoints and this surprise exceeded all my hopes and expectations. The alternative style suits her amazingly and Folklore is probably one of the best albums of her, overall impeccable, discography.
  40. izzieliv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    totally awesome album and this is one of her best album! if i can give more than 10, i'll give 11 out of 10
  41. Gagavocal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Saudações mãe da terra, vós que nos serviu esta obra. Te protejo e te contemplo, aves voam.
  42. Pranab
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is feels like escaping of reality to enter a different world.. Complexity of lyrics with simple but yet different production. This album shows her ability to imagine things and she painted pictures of the song.… Expand
  43. daylightlove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor captures the storytelling that defines folk stories. You find a mix of happy and sad songs, yet there is a sonically cohesive sound to it. The lyrics in this album are some of her best lyrics ever. My tears ricochet is definitely one of her most heartbreaking songs ever. This album is a rollercoaster of transporting you to your childhood, to your lover, to your most hurtful days, toTaylor captures the storytelling that defines folk stories. You find a mix of happy and sad songs, yet there is a sonically cohesive sound to it. The lyrics in this album are some of her best lyrics ever. My tears ricochet is definitely one of her most heartbreaking songs ever. This album is a rollercoaster of transporting you to your childhood, to your lover, to your most hurtful days, to a nostalgia of things that couldn't be.… Expand
  44. Imunkowns
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    since her first interviews she's spoken about how songwriting and storytelling means to her and in folklore she climaxed. every song on this album is telling a story and i really loved the love triangle idea! i imagine someone is telling stories about a long lost city which is not here anymore and the story of their lives and how they faded whenever i listen to this album. Taylor Swift didsince her first interviews she's spoken about how songwriting and storytelling means to her and in folklore she climaxed. every song on this album is telling a story and i really loved the love triangle idea! i imagine someone is telling stories about a long lost city which is not here anymore and the story of their lives and how they faded whenever i listen to this album. Taylor Swift did this album only in three months which is mind-blowing. gonna listen to this album nonstop in this autumn/winter along with her old album RED.… Expand
  45. Alissonswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt this album is perfect, each melody transports you to a world full of magic, Taylor Swift has the best lyrics in the entire music industry.
  46. evanmueller01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    artist of the decade, album of the decade. mirrorball and august supremacy.
  47. Vicent61334
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    El álbum esta regular,hay algunas pistas que me gustan pero otras suenan iguales,sonidos que lo único que cambia es el ritmo porque técnicamente todos suenan como canciones de cuna.
  48. SwiftLennon17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que sobrepasa cualquier expectativa. Ella es la industria de la música.
  49. Adrian_wo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album made by Mrs Swift aka the Artist of the Century!! This albums shows that she’s the music industry perry
  50. Ttoottaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a great album
    and it will be greater in autumn
    It 10 out of 10
    I love it so much
  51. Mikamila
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Taylor Is a verte talented singer, she has amazing works but some rythmns of the album are cliche
  52. ALFARIU
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping spectacular never the same totally unique
  53. lautengcotaylor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AOTY Duh. No one does it like her. Artist of the decade. No one comes close. PERIODT
  54. AaronBp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing!
    The titan of pop, put special attention in tracks 2, 8 & 14, its about a love story in tree perspectives
  55. EndOfEarth
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Não mexe com quem tá quieto, cala a boca. E aguenta. Taylor rainha do pop, swifts fracassos universais.
  56. Kewvincondablio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum está incrível, assim como todos os trabalhos da Swift. Simplesmente espetacular! Amei.
  57. jackiebenancio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album and its rare for a pop artist to have such great lyrics that aren't written by someone else
  58. aungkhantbo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best album of 2020.
    Taylor, I'll always support you.
    I Love You So Much Taylor    … Expand
  59. Juliete
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso! A versão deluxe ainda nos agracia com uma poesia cantada: the lakes, uma música incrível e cheia de significado.
  60. Brandyah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor is the best thing in the music industry, the album is amazing and beautiful.
  61. ShafiqAzmi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album I’ve heard for a while. can’t stop listening sice this albul released
  62. Charlott
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folkore is a personal and emotional album from Taylor swift that is very cohesive and gets better with every listen. My favorite track is seven.
  63. Roje15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is everything, love it! I honestly recommend everyone to listen to it cuz it amazing.
  64. abdthebluejackl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor took on a new genre here and owned it. The lyrics are very cleverly written, showing the true talent of Taylor swift as a songwriter. Everyone should listen to it. It's Yet Another Masterpiece By Taylor
  65. TSneedstherapy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's ability to switch from genre to genre throughout her career is amazing. Very cohesive and her storytelling in Folklore is amazing. She is the best songwriter of this generation and this album is just added proof. Very mature and should be the album of the year. I still can't believe she wrote it all during the quarantine. Love her.
  66. GiselleRivas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, Taylor keeps surpassing herself with every album!!
  67. vitoria13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum dela, sem duvidas. As letras das música são impecáveis, a melodia passa uma sensação muito boa, de paz. Em termos de qualidade ele é maravilhoso!
  68. lapuu18
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, Amazing, Cultural reset, the best album of the year, love it, heartstopping.
  69. Matheuscano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meu álbum preferido dela, mostra uma evolução artística de uma cantora que não precisa provar mais nada para ninguém… Expand
  70. Ezequiel351
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is the best, this album we come back to the era of the country, that the Taylor represented that.
  71. Ram2510
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best best best..... experience, explore and love the magical world created by taylorswift
  72. cgurry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album that deserves the world! Taylor has truly made her mark on music with this album.
  73. Varshitha
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wonderful album. One of best I've heard in a long time. Must listen. My favorite songs are seven and the 1.
  74. Antonio2001
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s clearly one of the best albums of 2020. The songs are calm and nostalgic. Every single track has a unique touch to it while being cohesive and heartfelt.
  75. Mierga
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor sabe experimentar y triunfar en cada género que se lo proponga, es la industria de la música, y tienen preciosas canciones con mensajes hermosos, quizá algunas pueden llegar a ser tediosas por la duración pero si disfruta
  76. KatyFloppy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift back at it again proving her versatility to the world. An album created out of boredom but now end up being one of the best albums released this decade so far. No one's doing it like the aotd wbk
  77. Ashlee00013
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The masterpiece that is I can’t get enough of it. From track to track everything single track is lyrical genius
  78. simplymatt13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    album of the year, wbk, incredible masterpiece, out did literally everyone, your favs can only wish
  79. sickpeo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore is a masterpiece, eaxh song in this album is a masterpiece. exile, the 1, my tears ricochet is my favorite. i cry when i play my tears ricochet.
  80. Viniciussantos_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore é um dos melhores álbuns que eu já escutei. Taylor trouxe um álbum maduro e bem produzido!
  81. santiago724
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far some of Taylor’s best work... from the lyrics to the arrangement and production Taylor Swift has created the album of a lifetime.
  82. louisprietto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM EVER MADE!!!

    It’s really perfect, every track it’s perfection!!!
  83. Sathyamoorthi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A really good album with a soul. Very different from mainstream pop music. Those who say it's boring really don't understand the lyrics
  84. Emyyyyyy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Gente!! Parem de dar nota baixa no álbum para smile ficar em 1°!! Qual o problema? Da para enaltecer os 2 sem rivalidade :)
    Agora sobre o álbum, é maravilhoso! To sempre escutando e acho um forte concorrente ao album of the yea
  85. kittycrew27
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If you listen to Taylor Swift only for her catchy, danceable pop music, whether it's "Shake It Off," "You Need to Calm Down," "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," or one of her other famous hits, then folklore might not be the album for you. However, if you listen to Taylor for her emotional ballads with lyrics that could cut glass, like "All Too Well," "Enchanted," "CorneliaIf you listen to Taylor Swift only for her catchy, danceable pop music, whether it's "Shake It Off," "You Need to Calm Down," "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," or one of her other famous hits, then folklore might not be the album for you. However, if you listen to Taylor for her emotional ballads with lyrics that could cut glass, like "All Too Well," "Enchanted," "Cornelia Street," or "The Archer," then you will adore folklore. There's no denying that every song on this album is a lyrical masterpiece. Taylor has never demonstrated her talent in such a clear way.… Expand
  86. Juliana12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020 and you can't change my mind. Stop to be a hater in 2020 please
  87. Pedrosilve
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Album del Año Sin excepciones! Taylor nos trajo esta obra de arte para la cuarentena… Expand
  88. Katie5588
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor demonstrates why she is the greatest storyteller and poet of our time. Her most mature and cohesive album, a lyrical masterpiece!
  89. Aleeex
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Magnifico lo que hace Taylor, este álbum es para llevarte a un mundo de maravilla.
    Simplemente es hermoso y mágico
  90. sochea18
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The most cohesive, cathartic, and coziest album that I’ve ever heard. Album of the year!!
  91. Wisteria
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I absolutely admire Swift’s ability to describe a whole scene with her songs. Folklore is like a storyteller, and the lyrics are genius. This is a no-skips, I hope to listen to many more albums like this.
  92. Aizi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swifit is at her best with this album. Listening to this album is a whimsical, nostalgic experience. This album cemented her status as the best lyricist among this generation of pop girls.
  93. florenciacorrea
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It doesn't matter if she makes a country, pop or alternative album, Taylor Swift never disappoints.
  94. caroline_cavv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of the decade. innovative iconic never been done before literally can’t listen to this album for the rest of my life and not skip one song. If you’re not listening to this album what are you doing with your life. Perfect balance of relaxation means dancing around in your room. favorite song off of it is August or Epiphany
  95. augustsupremacy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    lyrics, melodies, and production are perfect. chorus central and bridge city. not a single skip. a real 10/10
  96. Seli1517
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Spiritual, beautiful, amazing, the best of 2020, this woman is a genius, these lirics are a master piece
  97. turtleswift01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literally created an account to score how much I am in love with this album. I love the storytelling, with hints of ambiguity so you’re never quite sure what the exact stories are so that each person can come with their own conclusions and interpretations. Personally I am a big fan of the “teenage love triangle” (which I believe is made up of the songs Cardigan, August, and Betty) butLiterally created an account to score how much I am in love with this album. I love the storytelling, with hints of ambiguity so you’re never quite sure what the exact stories are so that each person can come with their own conclusions and interpretations. Personally I am a big fan of the “teenage love triangle” (which I believe is made up of the songs Cardigan, August, and Betty) but other standouts to me are Exile, Mad Woman, Invisible String, and My Tears Ricochet.… Expand
  98. DieDa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum demasiado hermoso nquenme da mucha nostalgia y me recuerda a los 2015
  99. Gerardo12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Soy katycat pero la verdad que este album tiene canciones perfectas, de pies a cabeza, y te hace recuperar cada sensación perdida y te llena cada sentimientos vacío.
  100. Avery13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, fantastic, never been done before. A masterpiece. Betty is my favorite song but there’s not a single skip
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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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