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. Erickrep13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is majestic! She is showing us a different, more mature side of herself. ALBUM OF THE CENTURY. … Expand
  2. Paumataro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a great album, the album of the year for sure. It have awesome songs I like all of them. I wish it wins a planty of awards
  3. Aurore13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift at her best, this is one of the most accomplished album I’ve heard in many years
  4. Jordynsummer6
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever. Taylor swift continues to be a complete genius. Lyrically this is beautiful. It’s the best her voice has ever sounded and it is the perfect album for this moment.… Expand
  5. Hanni
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I literally don’t know anyone who is able to tell a story in a song as well as Taylor Swift. With this album she once again proved to me that she is probably the best lyricist of her generation. Love love love only for this album❤️… Expand
  6. dem22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No one writes like Taylor.. she is just growing by day and impressing every time.. amazing album, so artistic and grown up.
  7. taylorsupremacy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is so pretty, the lyrics, the storytelling, the soundtrack, it feels like a warm hug
  8. User1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album!! Honestly gets better each and every time I listen to it. Songs like epiphany, seven, hoax and peace slowly creep up on you and become eargasms. The storytelling is exceptional. Favorite album of 2020. Possible her best work behind Speak Now and 1989.
  9. almonrs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es perfecto cuando Taylor Swift se reinventa a ella misma en un nuevo género musical, la única mujer atrevida de la industria que sabe que sus fans la persiguen.
    Folklore es una magia convertida en sonido ♡
    -almonrs
  10. Renmarsoreda01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift never fails to challenge herself when it comes to genre shifts. At this point, folklore is an exceptional record. She established herself as one of the biggest songwriters of all time.
  11. Mayte13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really like it because it shows how smart Taylor is for being able of turning dreams into reality by her songs
  12. Sls0508
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of Taylor's finiest albums! I can't stop listening to it!
  13. Sherrettc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can’t believe that she wrote this entire album during this whole quarantine months. Every single song is a bop and she always makes bop after bops!!! I freaking love her soooo much. ❤️
  14. ceci_styles
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    incredible how taylor can tell a story, she’s SO talented, i mean- this album is my fave. amazing how she change ALL THE TIME! artist of the decade thingzzz
  15. Yas13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estou amando demais essa nova era da Taylor. Mal posso esperar pelo novo single!!!!
  16. Maas2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The essential Taylor swift album. Every album that she puts out. She proves that her writing gets better every time. I really liked the storyline that she has created on this album.
  17. angie244
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    amazing, showstopping, never been done before, iconic, incredible, fantastic, etc
  18. migue_gonz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, she manages to surprise again in a new genre that I handle very well with beautiful melodies and such beautiful lyrics. She does manage to reinvent herself in each era. Congratulations!
  19. Horaciovd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, the most mature job of Taylor's entire career. Very elaborate compositions, impeccable sound capable of producing different feelings. Possibly a timeless classic
  20. Xdreambae
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece, I love how she wrote songs it’s amazing, one of the best thing I ever listened to
  21. nidhilad
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The greatest album of here career. It’s cohesive, it has great lyrical depth and has timeless potential.
  22. celee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    un album con letras y canciones entrelazadas, te hace reflexionar y te hace sentir muy bien, amo este trabajo de ts.
  23. Roy_flores13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore 10/10 ✨
    This album is such an incredible story. I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster
  24. GagaVenger
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. whan an amazinh albuN, Taylor deserves album of the year at the grammys. She is a gernious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  25. diegome
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is really her best piece of work, this is amazing. This is poetry. IT'S AMAZING HOW TAYLOR WROTE DIFFERENT SONGS FROM DIFFRENT PERSPECTIVES, TO SOMW PEOPLE IS EVEN HARD TO WRITE SONGS ABOUT THEMSELVES, BUT TO TAYLOR IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO WRITE SONGS ABOUT HERSELF AND FROM DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES. 10/10
  26. raul98
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album, it's everything we needed. Highly anticipated album. ICONIC masterpiece
  27. Barcalover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from Taylor as always she is the best female artist in the last 20 years
  28. HavanaS
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Um álbum excepcional, quanto mais eu escuto, melhor fica. Meu sobrinho completou 1 ano junto ao dia de lançamento do album, ele anda tendo algumas crises e eu passei a cantar as músicas do folklore para ele quase todos os dias, ele sempre me devolve seus melhores sorrisos. Esse álbum virou nossa maneira de dizer que vai ficar tudo bem.

    UPDATE: Após o lançamento de evermore, volto aqui    Um álbum excepcional, quanto mais eu escuto, melhor fica. Meu sobrinho completou 1 ano junto ao dia de lançamento do album, ele anda tendo algumas crises e eu passei a cantar as músicas do folklore para ele quase todos os dias, ele sempre me devolve seus melhores sorrisos. Esse álbum virou nossa maneira de dizer que vai ficar tudo bem.

    UPDATE: Após o lançamento de evermore, volto aqui para ressaltar a perfeição desse album que já conquistou tanto, apesar de agora estar mais que explícito a capacidade da Taylor de ousar e o folklore pareça até meio tímido perto da irmã mais nova, Folklore é um album imenso e muito significavo, onde a artista canalizou as melhores, e piores, energias que quarentena 2020 poderia trazer pra alguém, transformando o contemplativo e o imaginativo nessa obra completa e acolhedora que já conhecemos. Todo meu respeito pra essa criação.    … Expand
  29. Braatdawg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the perfect mix of classic and modern Taylor Swift with an edge of intrigue unlike anything ever heard before!
  30. Dijonfelida
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, lyrics are masterpiece, amazing production, taylor did it again.
  31. Hec09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es un álbum extraordinario, Taylor nos lleva a a un viaje narrando las historias de personas de un pasado-presente.
    Taylor sin duda alguna muestra nuevamente porque es es una de las mejores artistas de nuestros tiempos.
    No por nada la llaman Titan del Pop
  32. Tiago_LimaBR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso. Incrível como Taylor sempre se reinventa, uma artista multifacetada que sai da zona de conforto.
  33. aluysioneto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    iconic. best album of the year, she deserves everything, every award and every honor
  34. Rikooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is fantasy, from lyrics to production. Honestly Taylors best album. AOTY FOR A REASON.… Expand
  35. Victorrodriguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is mature and the lyrics are so beautiful. Taylor writes lyrics in such a natural way and I love that. The production is so beautiful and it’s like nothing she’s ever done before, I love it.
  36. montsep
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stream folklore Taylor reinvented herself in this album such a enjoyable album with not skips… Expand
  37. FR_26
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    very good album from taylor swift and it wiil give you more chills. It's pretty good, I can feel the poetry of the lyrics and it makes me feel so nostalgic
  38. Cletasse
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is an amazing and timeless album. It’s clear Taylor Swift has put her best music into this storytelling, catchy, and seamless album!… Expand
  39. zzzay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she did that, taylor swift artist of the decade hopefully it'll be nominated for album of the year
  40. Lynx1211
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good and pleasing to the ears... I love each of the lyrics she placed in each songs.… Expand
  41. tommythetaco13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Even in her 8th studio album 14 years in her career, she has demonstrated that she is not backing down as an artist, as it contains some of her best songs. One of the best albums of all time.
  42. memistoker
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Taylor Swift shows is how to be productive Ina middle of a pandemic. Songwriting and storytelling at its finest
  43. Cassiealonsoo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una katycat apoyando, no soy fan de Taylor pero ella realmente merece reconocimiento al igual que Katy, dejen sus rivalidades.
  44. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Everyone keeps saying her best album ever, which it's by far...not. But it is beautiful, lyrical and very well put together for the time it was created in and I applaud her for doing something new. There are a few songs I just find awkward sounding. There are also some stunning songs like cardigan, invisible string and exile. Overall I just like her pop sounds better, this album isEveryone keeps saying her best album ever, which it's by far...not. But it is beautiful, lyrical and very well put together for the time it was created in and I applaud her for doing something new. There are a few songs I just find awkward sounding. There are also some stunning songs like cardigan, invisible string and exile. Overall I just like her pop sounds better, this album is kind of sad. But lyrically, great work and perfect for the state of the worlds… Expand
  45. Joseluiscorona
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores Álbumes de Taylor, los fans de Katy Perry apoyando el talento de esta artista exponencial.
  46. Wachu
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    What a beautiful album, this is the hug that all we need in this bad days. Thank you, Taylor ❤️
  47. Eshaba22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Nectar for ears.Took my soul to an adventure.I felt like I was in the woods and met some people along the way who told me stories about themselves.Did not expect that high quality lyricism and poetic approach to some matters.Especially "Epiphany" made me emotional because of the situation we are in rught now.Loved the album.
  48. BernieTarazona
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wonderful! Taylor is an amazing songwriter. It’s lyrics contain beautiful and very deeply stories
  49. Rickysoto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is a beautiful album totally different Taylor.
    . Listening to this album makes you feel like your sitting outside enjoying a glass of wine on a sunny breezy day.    … Expand
  50. Bugumbile
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful, amazing. Swift showed us a side to her talent that we have previously seen a little of, but maximazes her strengths creating a beautiful story in every song.… Expand
  51. baovo4396
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best work of TS.. so far. I expect this to be a strong contender for the Grammys next year, and unless something better comes along soon, it may just monopolize the awards next year.
    Maybe the pandemic has put us into a more introspective mood but whatever the story behind these songs - the net result is a career peak - at least to this music fan.
  52. alson_swift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics on this album just beguiling. Taylor has once again proved why she is one of the most powerful singer-songwriters of all time. One can easily fathom Taylor’s vulnerability and fragility in ‘peace’ ‘this is me trying’ & ‘hoax’.
    Loves a double edged knife; ‘my tears ricochet’
    references to her previous songs in ‘the 1’ ‘invisible strings’ ‘exile’. Contrasting Production foreshadowing sad songs like ‘August’ ‘mirrorball’.
    The way she brought imageries into life is so endearing. She maintains her integrity and shares such personal things with her fans and how they construe what she’s tryna convey is so admirable.
    This album is so important. These songs will be “passed down like folk songs”.    … Expand
  53. barbarairene
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    There have been so many great albums this year but folklore tops them all. It has a great variety of songs. Perfect for the late summer/early autumn feeling.
  54. aaliyahjane
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore is the best album released this year. bullybers and katycats need to stfu lol
  55. Dorianvazquez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum, desde la producción hasta las líricas, un disco que te transmite muchos sentimientos desde que empieza hasta que termina.
  56. AJSwift13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best project she had put out. Lyrically and melodically, it is an excellent record all through out. I cant wait for her next projects
  57. littlemonsterio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums i've ever listened. Great art. hoax, august and absolutely my tears ricochet my favorites. Deserved Album Of The Year Award
  58. Lukelirette
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is great albums as a Katycat it was so good I had to buy the album and I don’t usally do that
  59. angelpalacios
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte. Swift, vuelve a expandir sus horizontes con éste trabajo discográfico. Letras tan especiales y sonidos que te hacen entran en un lugar lleno de magia. Folklore, es paz y neblina. Fantástico
  60. Aln2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte arte arte se cago en la amarilla destalentada de cagaty con todo y colgada de su embarazo… Expand
  61. Viniberckamp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor de longe, é uma viagem cada música, super bem escrito e produzido
  62. Namirah15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album ever like not just album of the year album of the decade album of the century best album of all time if you disagree you’re just tasteless and that’s a fact not even an opinion like you’re literally trash
  63. Swiftie1989love
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is so beautiful, although it does not have a great sound production, it is powerful and its lyrics are beautiful, you can see the inspiration in lana del rey, simply beautiful.
  64. alishjs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore is simply amazing, i love how you can analyze every single song as a poem and i love more that these songs dont have an ecxplicit pronoun so you can give a very sapphic interpretation :)
  65. Guzmiii
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year. It represents a different era from Taylor Swift. She’s the best.
  66. wideawake
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of the year. betty deserved a grammy for escape from that bad relationship.
  67. Willian1
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Kabowibehtidbqjicjwbkqjhfodnqkvosncosnaoowowrbcioabwkfovjziajfbrkwojcuforneowbaifhifbrhsusakbdkdow
  68. Thatonechicksam
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Album Ever! Never going to regret purchasing this album. Brings you out of that QUARANTINE slump!… Expand
  69. HiSiri
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    One of the best albums this year! Amazing but although you could really feel like the lyrics in some of the songs don't really match.... it still works
  70. TayrianaGrande
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Biblia del pop, grande miss Swift demostrando lo talentosa y completa que es
  71. KelyGerAG
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album, all the songs are really poetic, and so pure, you can feel every feeling that the album express, it's just wonderful
  72. Sique
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the album of the decade from the artist of the decade. Taylor is excellent in every album and every music genre. Exile and August are so relatable. All the songs have poetic lyrics. Good job, girl. I am waiting and already excited for the next album.… Expand
  73. luciavalderr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AMAZING!!! Some of her best work! She truly shows her immaculate song writing skills to make the album come alive.
  74. Jonilove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a truly masterpiece and it hits different by the time you hear it. A timeless piece of art.
  75. Osama_13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is hands down the ALBUM OF THE YEAR. Such a stunning record and definitely the one that should get all the recognition
  76. Kinzatalaat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is one of Taylor's best album. I really love her songwriting skills in this one. Thanks for putting out so much into this taylor. We love you.
  77. gdark
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. I really really love this album. I could enjoy ALL of the songs, with no exception, at all time. Taylor has delivered the best album of this year.
  78. Jahmali
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literally one of the best written albums of our generation. Timeless lyricisms and seamless storytelling in the way only Taylor Swift can do. Unmatched, genius even. Masterpiece well done. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
  79. AleBolitaDePan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ✨ Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga Queens of pop ✨
    ❤️ KC x ST x LM ❤️    … Expand
  80. islanfn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um mês depois do lançamento, o álbum parece ter crescido. A coesão, a narrativa, tudo faz desse álbum um dos melhores ou melhor lançado esse ano em minha opinião.… Expand
  81. Brandonberru
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor de todo el 2020, solo pienso en lugares bellos y solitarios para escuchar todo el album
  82. okdude
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing, love it. I was so surprised when she dropped it in the middle of the night, and middle of the pandemic
  83. camilac
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is absolutely stunning... She really shows off her amazing writing abilities on storytelling and putting it on her songs. Amazing melodies, amazing writing, and amazing stories.
  84. Emilianoesquinc
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    El álbum sorpresa de Taylor fue una caja de sorpresas, cada canción, producción hizo que nuestra cuarentena y nuestro cerebro se calmara pero a su vez nos sumergiéramos a sus historias. las liricas de las canciones hacen este álbum tan profundo y hace que te identifiques con varios tracks de este álbum. simplemente este álbum es una joya.
  85. EvelynDN15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a great album, her lyrics are incredible, Taylor proves once again that she is a great writer . The production of the album is with calm, relaxing sounds..… Expand
  86. Cakeymakeup
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This special album released is phenomenal no skip lyrically amazing i have no words
  87. Britneystanger
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love it! My fav album! Taylor swift always makes the perfect album for any mood you are in!
  88. pablozubi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM TO DATE period, the songwriting is at her peak, the folk indie production by aaron and jack is perfect and overall is a amazing and cohesive album.
    my top5:
    1- exile
    2- betty
    3- the 1
    4- illicit affairs 5- hoax
  89. Ebraheem
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Shes experimenting and serving us more than we deserved. Love it Love it Love it. Her best era since 1989 and REPUTATION. Maybe her most mature work to date. After all she's Taylor Swift.
  90. Aflores
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift doing what she knows best. This is definitely one of my favorite albums ever. The stories, the feelings and lyrics are all there. This is the album I’ve always hoped she’d write
  91. Justaperra
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I dont like the album, but I love tay and monsters are with folklore too, fukin cats
  92. Kaman13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folkkore is one of the best album of 2020. Is'nt just an album. it's a brand. it's history. it's a moment in history. it's a movement. it's a protest. it's a march. it's the revolution. it's the moment.… Expand
  93. Tronnie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is masterpiece, her music is like remarkable thing for your soul. I like all the track especially the trinity: exile, my tears ricochet and seven
  94. aleceryeo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lyrical magic, enchanted journey. Perfection in one album! Relax sing enjoy!
  95. alex_rm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor always reinvents herself and brings us unique sounds, it has been country, pop and now alternative, is there something that this woman has not done? she always knows how to bring art whatever her musical genre.
  96. pablfknrockwell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A perfect album, lyricism and storytelling at its finest. The cohesiveness is unmatched and the versatility Taylor Swift shows doing this kind of music is worth listening. A 10 out of 10 experience.
  97. chromatikKKo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    easily this is the bes album of 2020. Taylor Swift is such a genious person, her mind just amazes me....
  98. jumjunyi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is masterpiece, its beautiful, relaxing, pure. some phrases that taylor use are most of the poets uses. the english in this album is astronomical. this album should win album of the year & taylor should win artist of the decade beacuse of this masterpiece. ive learn some new english phrases altough my english is kinda bad. this is the new way to learn english and its better thanthis album is masterpiece, its beautiful, relaxing, pure. some phrases that taylor use are most of the poets uses. the english in this album is astronomical. this album should win album of the year & taylor should win artist of the decade beacuse of this masterpiece. ive learn some new english phrases altough my english is kinda bad. this is the new way to learn english and its better than learn at school. as again this is the album of the decade.… Expand
  99. sushixtooshi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think the crtics said it all. This is her best album yet :") Her lyrics are unimaginably poetic and for someone who loves indie and alternative music, this was a dream come true.
  100. Ariswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor se reinventó completamente, amo es nuevo álbum, las personas tienen que escucharlo y más Cardigan, expresado así la gran incógnita de Taylor sobre la política y demas..… Expand
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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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