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. MiaHoward
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing album! perfect in every way, incredible lyrics and sound, stream folklore✨
  2. ddcusto
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just perfection. Taylor's talent is just evolving amd evolving. I love the album.… Expand
  3. AnnemarieP
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best writing to date!!!! In my top 3 favorite Taylor albums. Soooo proud of her!
  4. Itshenriquel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A LOIRINHA PERFEITAAAAAA EM TUDOOOOO QUE FAZZ. Taylor é uma artista incrível, uma das melhores dessa geração, se arrisca em vários gêneros sem ter medo e faz isso com muita qualidade.
  5. Bubaloobop
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love Taylor Swift and now this new albums comes to give me live... she makes me happy, and her music is so beautiful and gorgeous
  6. Ilaria13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her most mature album that shows all her talent in songwriting, proving that she is the artist of the decade. 10/10
  7. Giuliaaa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I can't explain in words how this album makes me feel. the songs are so different, and for each of them you experience a diffrent feeling. Taylor showed once again how versatile she is and how her songwriting skills are always so powerful even after her 14 years of careeer. I love this woman so much
  8. AsmaSafai
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the best and you can't ignore it. This album can bring all emotions in your heart and you can;t stop listening to it ...
  9. venicepereira
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    absolutely her best album! love this so much, miss swift doing THAT!
    This albums is the epitome of the Taylor Swift sound. Personally, I see this as Swift at best. Her vocals are soothing thus so fitting on the overall theme the album's trying to convey. Swift had been able to master control her voice. Her lyricism and how the poetry is delivered throughout the album is superb and consistent.
  10. Whatsthematter1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    folklore isn't just an album it's mt lifestyle, culture, hobby it's the perfect album
  11. edpangaribuan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this a freaking good album, one of the best of all taylor swift’s projects, i just have no more words to say… Expand
  12. Odry
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor's new album is such an amazing thing!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!! She didn't waste her time during the quarantine!!! And it shows us how hard-working Taylor is!!!… Expand
  13. Fckkp
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    This album has a great touch of country music vibe but mixed in with some pop vibe, the lyrics gets my tears every time hearing this album, the lyrics here get really personal but still deep, still meaning full
  14. RAELNZ
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift showcase her songwriting skills on this album, the tracks are good, she's good at painting imagery through writing and that's what makes her unique.
  15. Sagarjk13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She never cease to amaze. Her mind is just freaking amazing. I thought 1989 and reputation was it but it was not, one of the greatest album I’ve ever heard. Such an amazing and gifted songwriter of our generation...and of all time she is.
  16. gtwyarcher
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of her career CHILE the lyrics beatch THE POWER OF THE LYRICS if someone give it less than 10 its going to be RATATATATA… Expand
  17. Miko8080
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best genre that I have ever heard the masterpiece is so artistic
  18. Elisskend13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Incrível aaaaaammmeeeei dmaaaaisssss.. The 01, betty, illicit affairs, cardigan aaaaaa
  19. Sunnyminnz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Folklore Album Made Me Feel Out Of Stressed When I Was Alone. She Did Better Than Ever.… Expand
  20. Carlal
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    they best album in her discography , she shows the most deepest feelings she has been keeping
  21. RodrigoSwuftie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Rainha do pop. Taylor Swift é perfeita em tudo que faz e não foi diferente com o Folklore. Amo muito.
  22. Yukta_kataria
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its not just a album its a life long lesson. Thank you Taylor swift for saving 2020
  23. aditipatil
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is so soothing and has so many songs to relate to in terms of folk tales. The writing is so brilliant
  24. GustavoGarcia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Letras super bem escritas e trabalhadas! As músicas são tão perfeitas! Amo a capacidade que a Taylor tem de ser reinventar em diferentes estilos.
  25. AbiBlck
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A unique experience, it's a lyrical journey that transports you to another place, simply great.
  26. rolyatswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best Album I’ve ever heard. I’ve been a fan of Taylor since Taylor Swift Album and I’m just proud of her and her albums. She is indeed the Music Industry♥️♥️♥️
  27. Elsamo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, it's incredible how she can tell a story in every song of the album. Moreover she wrote it in just a few weeks ago, and make a huge return to billboard charts and empower of them. Five week in billboard 200 and counting. In my case my holy trinity is the last great American dinasty,, exile and Cardigan
  28. triswift123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    so great! I love this album the most
    so great! I love this album the most
    so great! I love this album the most
  29. Eliasanaquin
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I loved it! best taylor's record. Congraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatulatiooons luv u
  30. Sofia123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such great album. They are like poems all of them telling a great storyline like Betty,The Last Great American dynasty about her Rhode Island Home,The lakes and many more. Really worth listening.… Expand
  31. bangswii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has yet again proven herself as a top tier artist, an artist who only can dethrone herself with a throne.
  32. RORYJ
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    10/10 superb album from start to finish. Taylor Swift has done it again. Her songwriting ability never fails to amaze and such a nice surprise album
  33. Taylormalakas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Da best album of all time taylor swift lang malakas mga ma'am ser kaya stream folklore mga besh gaganda ng kanta
  34. charlie00000
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's perfect, so poetically beautiful, and y'all katy cats better stop, katy is NOT proud of ya doing this… Expand
  35. railorenaaa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album
    Is
    Perfect
    I love ALL songs
    Aoty
    Taylor deserves the world Few artists can do a album like this
  36. Wacksu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album proves that even if Ms. Swift's haters tries to discredit her, she is still winning by proving them how incredible and genius she is. This is my favorite album that she ever released, next is reputation.
  37. LeThuy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore did very well! I think it's the most successful album of Taylor
    I 'd love it
  38. Bmatoso
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Beautiful melody melodies and lyrics! Well done, Taylor. Hard to believe it was all done during social isolation
  39. Helenaswiftie13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this album its fantastic ! The lyrics are so emotional and so magnificent! TAYLOR DESERVES A 10 !! THIS ALBUM IS PERFECT IN AL WAYS ... I AM PROUD OF HER FOR THE INCREDIBLE JOB !
  40. kokodak
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    taylor's masterpiece and a gift for the world in quarantine. her most cohesive, moody and brilliant album to date. the lyrics can cut glass.
  41. Ichristiansnow
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I loved this whole album from the very first song, I love the way Taylor writes and better yet absolutely fantastic that this is all from a story of a love triangle that Taylor created in her mind I love her.
  42. fatfat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Wow wow wow so proud This is Taylor's best written album It gives me chills to listen to cardigan
  43. lauren4566
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album, beautifully written. 10/10. She is a genius. Best album of 2020 for me
  44. BFlokstra
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A strong album made in just 3 months by an artist who is used to write masterpieces. Just like all the previous albums by Taylor Swift, this album is again just that, a masterpiece. Different from her previous work, this one isn't directly about her own life. Okay, enough wise-assery. This album is just feaking amazing. Filled with songs that touch your heart deeply. The album closer, theA strong album made in just 3 months by an artist who is used to write masterpieces. Just like all the previous albums by Taylor Swift, this album is again just that, a masterpiece. Different from her previous work, this one isn't directly about her own life. Okay, enough wise-assery. This album is just feaking amazing. Filled with songs that touch your heart deeply. The album closer, the lakes. is a masterpiece withing a masterpiece. The deepness of the lyrics, the intense emotions that clearly have gone into each and every word, every note, every chord.

    Taylor Swift always seems to capture any emotion you feel. A song for every occassion. Well, folklore is no different. Yes, the soiund of this album is very different from albums like Reputation, but it's still an beautifull piece of art.    … Expand
  45. Yazna
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    A nasterpiece and a Career highlight for Taylor Swift. This album defined my quarantine!!!!
  46. ellabardz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing masterpiece queen taylor did it again why won’t it let me send the review
  47. sarahjk
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Definitely best album this year! she hit her peak in lyricism, her voice has never sounded better and the production was light but definitely beautiful. Taylor Swift really outdoes herself each time.
  48. Panasninn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is album is Taylor. Not an old, new or whatever, it's just Taylor doing music that she liked.
  49. Jetson714
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For the fact that its done during this pandemic and it turned out to be this good, it means that Taylor Swift is one of the best lyricist there is. i’ve never been invested to a love affair like this. Haha.
  50. mayanecf13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    perfeito procurei defeitos e n encontrei aoty moral, álbum da carreira e sem choro!
  51. Effy89
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece!!!! Taylor did such a great job with the songwriting!!!!!
  52. Devonfanai
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I never thought of Taylor would ever do this genre, but the way how she delivered the songs is just amazing. This album just proves that she is a versatile songwriter, the lyrics are amazing. You need a dictionary for this album. Than you.
  53. mywinlessfight
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The lyrics on this album aren't just lyrics, they're poetry. They tell a variety of stories and yet link together beautifully. Combined with Taylor's vocals it creates a soothing, peaceful aura that I fell in love with. To think she created this masterpiece in 3-4 months and it is so different from anything she's ever worked on astounds me. A must listen!
  54. NatalieLo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Me gusta mucho este álbum, creo que también deja la esencia de lo que fue la cuarentena , con esos tonos tristes y luego las movidos.
    Fue un cambio radical que nos sorprendió a todos,
    Pero para bien, creo que a taylor Swift todo le queda bien .
  55. Lucasgbiell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the most cohesive and significant swift album in terms of compositions. swift tells several stories on many tracks and it connects like a red thread, generating a glorified and splendid cohesive line.
  56. avyavy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An actual masterpiece of an album. Stellar production, soothing melodies, and top-notch lyrics. Taylor Swift has killed it in country and pop, and she's proven that she can be an artist without having to mastermind hits. My favourites are 'the last great american dynasty', 'exile', and 'betty'.
  57. Tiara13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor is an amazing songwriter. Her talent is unexplainable. Folklore is a lyrical masterpiece
  58. Somswiftie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album with wonderful stories and lyrics. Really deserves album of the year.
  59. Rashied
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Spelling is FUN!
  60. akuech
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is everything. It combines nostalgia and hope in such a perfect way. Taylor’s songwriting has never been better and The National’s Aaron Dessner brought her words alive with his compositions. What a treat!!
  61. Guacar
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena canciones emotivas timbre de voz perfecto un álbum muy increíble y perfecto… Expand
  62. Nature101
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's best album till date. Extremely articulate lyricism and melodies take us through a nostalgic ride
  63. Angelrdz827272
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo Te amo te amo
  64. farahhqueen
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the best album of 2020, taylor literally saved the year, with the whole things going on like covid or corona and other things, the album really really good fr :)))
  65. Hanyaashraf
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    On of her ebst works to date! The songs are so beautifully written withe very emotion and feeling captured and the most artistic, angelic yet beautiful way possible
  66. Adridiaz29
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Excelente albúm Con mejores sonidos
    Funciona para relajación El mejor de todos
  67. tsubhasreee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I stan this album! This is an album which shows her creativity and imagination! I just love it and there are no skips!!!
  68. CrybabySwiftie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS SO RAW AND THE BEST!
    Besides that this is my aesthetic
    This is so raw! I know I'm a swiftie so that means that I'll love this just because I'm a swiftie. Not just because of that, it's because this is my aesthetic, i like British English, I appreciate her for doing this, she saved my life going through such a dark way, she lighten it up. Makes me love her more     … Expand
  69. YanOlivei
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Iiuhhggbbbbbbbbbbhhhhbbvvvvgvggggvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvffttffghhhbbhbgvvvvvgvvghhgggvcvvvgvgvvvvvhhhvguvhhhbhhnybtvtcycyvtvfjxgthfhhfqjlvtbdjcfgfhfgjfhycdjfgg
  70. jpspsss
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore and Chromatica are definetelly one of the best albums released in 2020. Taylor once again gave us perfect lyrics. Bigger and better than the trash Smile released by Katy Floperry
  71. Estuardo25
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.

    Saludos de Guatemala.
  72. Alinaisa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum de toda su carrera, estoy muy orgullosa, este álbum merece todo lo bueno. Es lo mejor
  73. mariiav_zn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    When you put Floklore you feel that everything is okey. You stay calm and all the anxiety and stress of day go down. JUST AN AMAZING ALBUM. THAKS TAYLOR
  74. Yus16
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ILUVTHISALBUM. Everything is special. I can't stop to listen to. I'm in love with August, Cardigan, The 1 and Invisible String.
  75. Anvengan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor se muestra aún más madura de lo que se ha demostrado en sus anteriores trabajos. Su escritura nos demuestra que ella es una escritora desarrollando un album completo sobre historias que no acontecieron en su vida personal, nos demuestra la razón por la que sus fans la aman. La aman por crear estas narrativas que logran describir ciertos capítulos en la vida de la gente del día a día
  76. magicshopdynast
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    cohesive album, great storytelling with the lyrics, the lakes is one of my favorite songs. her vocal delivery is also very good. best of 2020 it think
  77. Yashasvi13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is all I ever needed to make my quarantine better! Taylor Swift has done a great work!! This album is a bop! Great work!! Totally worth listening … Expand
  78. Ossvaldoperez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost the best of taylor, is interesting how she can go for country, to pop, and now indie, and can have succesfull, the music, the lirycs, all in this álbum is amazing… Expand
  79. Citlalli07
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An incredible album, the most perfect in the year, Taylor is an incredible artist!
  80. Ronaldovort
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    excelencia por nacimiento, otra maravillosa joya de mis Swift una gran artista a seguir
  81. abby4
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the best album taylor has made so far. folklore is full of imagery and storytelling and has some of the best lyrics she has ever written.
  82. niallstorm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    love all the songs from 1st track to the bonus track!! she really do have a powerful mind and a very beautiful voice!
  83. Kierenhan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect album that showcases Swift's so talented, I love all of her album especially this one.
  84. tresu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing, I love it, I treasure it, I adore it. I can't stop listening to it. Perfect
  85. delicatejnk
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is well written. You can feel the emotion of the songs just by listening to it. Literally a masterpiece.
  86. HannahRose
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A beautifully written album! One of the best releases this year, my personal album of the year so far!
  87. Aronsun
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️
  88. wyzenjen
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best Taylor's album, it is full of pure essence with so much details! Minimalism at its best!
  89. Letikreile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For me, Folklore is one of the best albums Taylor has written! I’m completely addicted to the songs! I love that she’s trying new things, producing intimate songs, and writing for herself and her fans, not for numbers! She is a true artist and I love this new era!
  90. klere
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing.
  91. IreneIreneP
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beyond everything! This album is just WONDERFUL! Taylor always takes me by surprise
  92. luishdz19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    its a great album from Taylor swift, told a story, a great story, sound sweet as always and im here for it everytime for it, seven and august are the best , but cardigan ufff, my favorite, breaks me everytime i sing it, i love each song of the album , forever and ever
  93. contexistent
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love the dreamy vibe, the album is an experience and I think it's Taylor's best even though I enjoy the rest of her discography as well.
  94. supercutofus
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, i love the storylines and the lyrics. it makes me paint on my mind the stories behind the songs.
  95. ZairaDiaz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Swift ha creado un muy buen álbum en esta cuarentena, y no se podía esperar menos de ella, con cada álbum reinventa su sonido y con ello nos ha demostrado ser una de las artistas más versátiles de este milenio. El álbum no es uno que contenga canciones con un único fin de ser un hit, este álbum contiene canciones que debemos tomarnos el tiempo de analizar su narrativa que nos transportaráSwift ha creado un muy buen álbum en esta cuarentena, y no se podía esperar menos de ella, con cada álbum reinventa su sonido y con ello nos ha demostrado ser una de las artistas más versátiles de este milenio. El álbum no es uno que contenga canciones con un único fin de ser un hit, este álbum contiene canciones que debemos tomarnos el tiempo de analizar su narrativa que nos transportará a las diversas historias que ella visualizó en las imágenes que le venían a su mente, y nos demuestra porque Taylor Swift es una de las mejores compositoras; incluso con un álbum que no tenía planeado, Swift nos dio uno de los mejores álbumes de este año.… Expand
  96. KarelSamantha
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A piece of art. It makes feel as part of a dramatic and lovely story. This is one of the best artistic gifts of this year.
  97. TranhTranh
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it very much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  98. Swifie19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito,todas as músicas lendárias,AOTY eu amooo extremamente lendário!
  99. Poppy123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da loirinha, se superou em todos os sentidos, principalmente no ponto lírico do álbum
  100. katrat13
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    The music on this album is wonderfully made. You could sit and listen to it without the lyrics. The songwriting is brilliant with characters and stories coming to life. The entire album consists of "All too Well' and "The Moment I Knew" quality.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
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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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