• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, there is no other way to describe Folklore. Taylor is proving again that she is the music industry!
  2. Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This album is literally amazing and the best album of 2020 for me. I fully recommend it.
  3. Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Another masterpice by Taylor Swift! My top5 keeps changing every weeks. Can't stop listening to it
  4. Dec 29, 2020
    7
    a beautiful album, the songs are peaceful, but a mature album, and it's not my style, I think it's dim compared to other albums
  5. Dec 30, 2020
    8
    great album. the first half is defiantly my favourite than the second half, i LOVED the fact that Taylor shifted her whole entire sound with this album and did something new with it. defiantly top 3 in her discography.
  6. Dec 30, 2020
    10
    My favorite Taylor album yet, not a bad track in sight. My favs are betty, the 1, invisible string, peace, and epiphany. The whole album is amazing and is 100% the best album this year in my opinion. masterpiece.
  7. Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Masterful. Strong emotions and thrills wrapped in the sheets of calming atmospheric lullabies.
  8. Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore came as a suprise because Taylor had released an album less than a year before and she usually takes 2 year breaks between projects but it just turned out to be the biggest highlight in music for the year 2020. She abandons the electro-pop and synth pop from her previous album and puts more emphasis on lyricism on this album. The album is very nostalgic and mellow, kind of perfect for those melancholic days where you want to cry and also feel uplifted. The instruments are very understated but still very evocative. The last great american story which is my favorite from the album sees Taylor telling a story of woman who used to live in a house she how owns and Taylor sort of draws comparisons between them. My tears ricochet, betty, exile and this is me trying are also very somber, gut-wrenching songs which were highlights for me. Mirrorball, August and Invisible string have a more hopeful and fun tone than the other tracks and they just sound so sweet. Illicit affairs tells the story of an affair gone wrong and forbidden love and its probably the best song about cheating. Seven is very nostalgic and heartfelt and it reminds me of my childhood every time i listen to it. Mad Woman is song about an angry woman and the lyrics are so evocative,it explores sexism, female empowerment and revenge and it really reminded me of her 2017 album. I also just love Epiphany, it seems to be about the Coronavirus pandemic and the role frontline workers but the metaphor of soldiers fighting a battle is used. Its one of the most melancholic and emotional songs as it talks about the trauma caused by death. My personal favorites are the last great american dynasty, mirrorball and seven but i have deep appreciation for all the songs, she managed to outdo herself with this album Expand
  9. Jan 5, 2021
    10
    The masterpiece of 2020, perfectly combining introspection with imagination, exquisitely bringing to life the most beautiful metaphors that only Taylor Swift's mind can think of.
  10. Jan 8, 2021
    9
    She really outdid herself with this album, making a surprise return and an appearence in the alternative stage. Most of the songs are exquisite and prove her amazing songwritting skills.
  11. Jan 6, 2021
    10
    OMG , even though i'm not a fan.But the melody in the song makes me feel confortable. I love it.
  12. Jan 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of 2020, the lyrics, melodies and elaboration are very produced, swift surpassed herself and folklore becomes her best album. Expand
  13. Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, probably her best work to date lyrically. I have had this album on repeat
  14. Jan 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutamente prerfeito Expand
  15. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Gorgeous, gorgeous album, it will forever be a career milestone for Taylor.
  16. Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songwriting is magnificent. The production is beautiful. the storytelling is eloquent and intriguing. It's sonically cohesive. It's TS at the best that we've ever seen her. And don't get me started on this album's stunning Track Five - 'My Tears Ricochet.' This may very well be the best song in Taylor Swift's discography. This song has a maturity, power, and quiet confidence about it that no other song of hers possesses, not even the years long, fandom - favorited 'All Too Well.'
    'My Tears Ricochet' is, by a landslide, the best song on the album, if not the best song she has ever written.
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  17. Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This album made me realize two things: Taylor Swift is a great songwriter and storyteller and she is good at reinventing herself which made her unique in the music industry. This album made me a Swiftie.
  18. Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This is what I was living all the lockdown lasted. I just love it so so much
  19. Jan 24, 2021
    10
    i love thissss! everything is literally amazin from lyrics to melody i would call this perfect. and itz the perfect timing! taylor healed all of us with her music, healing the world at the same time. one of the best albums ive ever set my ears on
  20. Jan 25, 2021
    10
    this album is so incredible it has so many amazing songs and i love it so much, lyrical masterpiece
  21. LC6
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    La manera en que Taylor se expresa en el álbum es tan significativa, con letras muy precisas y bien hechas
  22. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    One of her best albums so far. The album is very well done and very well produced lyrically and melodically. She puts so much effort to it and it shows
  23. Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Y’all don’t understand this is literally one of the best albums of all time like not even joking. Every single song on here is master class of writing and storytelling and production.
  24. Feb 26, 2021
    10
    It has a coherent piece of art work. Tells us a complete story. This is everything!
  25. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This album is her best lyrically. It saved 2020 and is definitely the album of the year. Taylor Swift can do anything.
  26. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is definitely a masterpiece.And this ablum shows Taylor's incredible talents on writing and composing. Expand
  27. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Such an incredible project. A memorable quarantine album which sounds the society today. Solemn but painful.
  28. Mar 5, 2021
    10
    The old Taylor that I have always missed. I like how all songs in the album give the same vibe. Have been listening to this since it's released.
  29. Mar 11, 2021
    10
    A whimsical fantasy, beautiful body of work. It takes you on a journey unlike no other. Definitely her best album to date.
  30. Mar 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente trabajo te amamos eres la industria musical, folklore es espectacular Expand
  31. Mar 15, 2021
    10
    album of the year. amazing lyrics, amazing production, amazing sounds. taylor swift is the best songwriter of this generation. .
  32. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Perfect indie folk from country, pop singer. All songs delight and inspire. "Lover" was more demanding, and "Folklore" was unusual and striking (this is a kind of return to the basics).
  33. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Semejante álbum espectacular, amamos a la artista de la década.
  34. Mar 22, 2021
    8
    Taylor Swift's 8th studio album "Folklore" is not about ex-boyfriends, but about Taylor Swift's past!

    Some highlights of the album:

    The 1
    Cardigan
    Exile
    August

    What I thought of the album
    the album has a deep history, it is well written, but I thought the album has too many songs, but other than that it is a perfect album

    8/10
  35. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    O verdadeiro álbum do ano novo Grammys merece o mundo pois brilha como ouro.
  36. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Perfectly perfect album and give us a movie: the last great american dynasty
  37. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    El mejor álbum de todos..
    Letras muy hermosa por algo ganó el el álbum del año
  38. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    best album taylorswift released thanks taylor for this gift taylor proved her songwriting power
  39. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    love it!! this is so good wow. i’m in love love it!! this is so good wow. i’m in love
  40. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this album will end up being top 5, if not #1, of the best albums released on the 2020s... it changed history it changed everything! a genre switch with her best vocal abilities and her best lyrics ever. AOTY well deserved
  41. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Holy album. My favorite track would be my tears ricochet and The lakes. Her songwriting skills amazes everyone.
  42. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    best album of taylor swift’s career. she’s the best storytelling of her generation and folklore is the prove
  43. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    a voz, a letra, a composição como um todo, ouvir cardigan é viajar para um outro mundo, chegar em outro universo
  44. Mar 20, 2021
    8
    Great lyricism. Her voice is okay as usual, but she really knows how to artistically style the songs to fit her voice well and make it sound better. Overall it was a lovely album. Sapphic vibes galore.
  45. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    nem tenho o que dizer sobre essa maravilha, também não sei explicar a felicidade que eu sinto ouvindo esse álbum. acompanhar a trajetória dessa mulher é um verdadeiro privilégio, ela me surpreende todos os dias.
  46. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    My favorite Taylor album now. The lyrics are so we'll put together and they perfectly good along with the music, creating a wonderful piece of storytelling
  47. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    literally a masterpiece, this should have win at least 3 grammys... anyways...amazing beautiful album
  48. Mar 24, 2021
    10
    This album is absolute perfection. It deserved 100% the aoty grammy. The great lyrics, an amazing production from jack antonoff and aaron dessner, with soothing vocals from taylor and her always magnificent ability of story-telliing. definitely one of her bests
  49. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    genius 8th studio album from genius and talented artist-songwriter-producer taylor alison swift
  50. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    The new surprise album during this covid really change the game of music. Taylor prove even in lock down you can make and create art! Collaboration with hack antanoff and aaron denser also with bf Joe alwyn who undername is william bowery. Good job ms swift
  51. Mar 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore -
    the 1 - 10/10
    cardigan - 9.5/10
    the last american dynasty - 8.5/10
    exile (feat. bon iver) - 9/10
    my tears ricochet - 9.5/10
    mirror ball - 10/10
    seven - 8/10
    august - 9.5/10
    this is me trying - 9/10
    illicit affairs - 8/10
    invisible string - 9/10
    mad woman - 9.5/10
    epiphany - 9/10
    betty - 8/10
    peace - 9.5/10
    hoax - 9.5/10
    Overall: 9/10. I don’t really listen to Taylor Swift but this album is honestly >>> like it sounds more indie than actual pop and the lyrics are so beautiful, you can see taylor put her deepest emotions writing these songs. At first i thought how weird this album won AOTY over Future Nostalgia but now it makes sense. the lyrics, melody, beat, background music, etc are just everything and i can see why people love this album.
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  52. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    The best album I've heard this year, she wrote the best lyrics, the cardigans and exile are my favorites, the quality of the album is so high, it's a worthy grammy album, a pop singer who dares to follow in the footsteps of independent music, it takes a lot of courage !
  53. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! It is amazing to see Taylor Swift be so far into her career and still be growing as an artist. This new imaginary world she created with her crew was the perfect escapism for a year like 2020.
  54. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta este álbum Es lo mejor que puso pasar 2020
    No se cual son las emociones que tengo cuando lo escucho Pero amo este álbum
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  55. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    best album of 2020 along with evermore, won album of the year for a reason! definitely music at its finest. a whole damn moment iconic
  56. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    What more to say...it's an album of the year..very different and very beautiful album
  57. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    She is the queen,no one can stop her ! This album was just incredible and cant be explained with words,it just makes you feel. Thank you Tay for all your amazing works!
  58. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    A few months has passed since the release of Folklore and i still listening to this record and crying every single time. Taylor sit with us for one hour and three minutes and tell the most heartbreaking songs and if you’re passing for a situation that reminds one of any songs, you probably gonna crack in a million of pieces. Swift definitely change her career releasing this, with noA few months has passed since the release of Folklore and i still listening to this record and crying every single time. Taylor sit with us for one hour and three minutes and tell the most heartbreaking songs and if you’re passing for a situation that reminds one of any songs, you probably gonna crack in a million of pieces. Swift definitely change her career releasing this, with no doubts, her best project. Expand
  59. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    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.
  60. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Great album, especially lyrically. It sounds too good to be true, and believe it or not, it is true.
  61. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This album showcased how great Taylor as a songwriter, amidst of the isolation, Taylor manage to craft a superb album despite the negative instances due to the quarantine. This album will always define the year 2020 quarantine. No doubt that she is the songwriter of her generation, regardless of some songs running in the same tempo, but it is obviously that this album has difference inThis album showcased how great Taylor as a songwriter, amidst of the isolation, Taylor manage to craft a superb album despite the negative instances due to the quarantine. This album will always define the year 2020 quarantine. No doubt that she is the songwriter of her generation, regardless of some songs running in the same tempo, but it is obviously that this album has difference in terms of production unlike what haters used to say. Only tasteless and people who's bland taste would say that this is a boring album. Expand
  62. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    this is one of best albums, truly a great masterpiece, full of the storytelling we love from taylor swift but also the production of each song is mindblowing, it's surprising this is her first folk album
  63. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    The album is filled with cinematic lyricism. It brings me to the fictional scene of “folklore”. It’s also her best album in terms of vocal. If you are tired of those meaningless upbeat pop music, try this out and you will reach the peaceful folklorian wood.
  64. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ... Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing, Showstopping, Spectacular, Never The Same, Totally Unique, Completely Not Ever Been Done Before, Unafraid To Reference Or Not Reference, Put It In A Blender, **** On It, Vomit On It, Eat It, Give Birth To It.... Expand
  65. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Sin duda se convirtió en mi álbum favorito, Taylor se lució al escribir tan lindas canciones, la producción es fenomenal, Por algo es el álbum del año, estoy orgullosa :')
  66. Mar 22, 2021
    9
    Folklore (Taylor Swift)
    the 1 - 10/10
    cardigan - 9.5/10
    the last american dynasty - 8.5/10
    exile (feat. bon iver) - 9/10
    my tears ricochet - 9.5/10
    mirror ball - 10/10
    seven - 8/10
    august - 9.5/10
    this is me trying - 9/10
    illicit affairs - 8/10
    invisible string - 9/10
    mad woman - 9.5/10
    epiphany - 9/10
    betty - 8/10
    peace - 9.5/10
    hoax - 9.5/10
    Overall: 9/10
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    8
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  68. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    This strange summer of arrested development is steadily ending. Folklore will endure long beyond it: as fragmented as Swift is across her eighth album – and much as you hope it doesn’t mark the end of her pop ambitions – her emotional acuity has never been more assured.
  69. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing album... The lyrics, the emotion, the imagery... it's just overall perfect. Thank you Taylor Swift for this masterpiece.
  70. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    The most mature album by Taylor Swift ever. The production is dream like, her vocals are soothing and the showstopper is, of course, her ingenious songwriting.
  71. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow just wowwwww I love thissss the lyrics are perfectttttt thanks tay tay! Expand
  72. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This Album is unbelieveble. this is such a masterpiece! Ms Swift success to show her amazing skill as a songwriter. 10/10 don't trust the critics cause some of them are biased af
  73. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    One of her best, most perfectly-produced projects ever. In folklore, she wrote a quieter, more thought-provoking chapter in her constantly shapeshifting story.
  74. Mar 24, 2021
    10
    For some fans, it might take a couple of spins around the block with this very different model to become re-accustomed to how there’s still the same power under the hood here.
  75. Mar 24, 2021
    10
    La lírica, el instrumental, la narrativa, todo es perfecto en folklore y cumple con el propósito de contarte historias que pasarán por generaciones, es como leer un libro de fantasía y lleva a tu imaginación a un mundo folklorico. Por eso y más folklore es el álbum del año
  76. Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Swift, Jack and Aaron are in the best moment of music. They create a new world with folklore and a new soundtrack that anyone has listened until folklore born in the world.
  77. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Actually, I hadn't heard any Taylor's album but this one; I knew a few songs from her which are good, but folklore is so amazing since the beginning to the end, such a good album which shows her versatility, the album that made me a swiftie
  78. Mar 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's such a lovely album, it really feels like you're in the forest and all your memories come back Expand
  79. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    álbum del año bien merecido, es una obra de arte, simplemente magnifico, amamos a la compositora del siglo.
  80. Mar 30, 2021
    10
    An incredible album!
    This is the Best album of Taylor Swift. The stories that told us with every Song confirms that she is one of the best songwritters. Excellent Music, quallity, art...
  81. Mar 30, 2021
    10
    um incredible outstanding and THE album of the year. also bonus points for being free therapy
  82. Mar 31, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece from Taylor Swift
    OMG Every day she proves that she's the biggest songwriters of this génération and the biggest artist in thé World righ now'
    There are no skips songs
    M'y favorites from thé album are:Exile M'y tears ricochet August Seven This Is me trying
  83. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is an almost perfect album, once again showing Taylor's consistent high level of lyrics and amazing musical talent. From country to pop, to electronic music, and back to today's independent ballads, after seven albums, Taylor still ushered in a new glory.
  84. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Such a masterpiece. It's cohesively, sonically, and lyrically amazing. It does deserve to win AOTY at the grammys!
  85. Apr 2, 2021
    10
    beautiful album, her voice just seems to get better everyday. taylor is an extremely talented songwriter and singer.
  86. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The lyrics and the production here omg- cardigan, tlgad and august are my top 3 from the album.
  87. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of all of Taylor’s albums, folklore is the best. It is one of the most unskippable records that I have ever listened to. The tracks August, The 1, Cardigan, Mirrorball, Betty and Exile are standouts, but overall, all songs are well-written and engineered amazingly. THE album of 2020! Expand
  88. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    album del año, espectacular increíble inigualable sus favs desean taylor swift la industria de la musica
  89. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    simply beautiful! she managed to prove that she's one of the greatest lyricists of this generation.
  90. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Este album es una obra maestra. Inspiradisimo y magico. Lo unico que quieres hacer despues de escucharlo es volver a escucharlo. Totalmente adictivo.
  91. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    I love u so much TayLord, this album is fantastic. and is AOTY. You deserve this and more. Te amo, espero que cuando todo esta problemática de salud acabe puedas hacer un tour. Love u
  92. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    album of the year. amazing lyrics, amazing production, amazing sounds. taylor swift is the best songwriter of this generation.
  93. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The best record of 2020. Maybe one of the best album... Folklore isn't just the album. It's beautiful thing in the world
  94. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow this album is a masterpiece! The songs are made with so many details e.g. the bird sound and n exile and I love it! Expand
  95. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I can't even describe the phenomenon that this album was. Taylor really swang fot the fances and won the whole game.
  96. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift touches people in the deepest places and with Folklore it wasn't different. This album hitted me so hard i went straight to cry when it ended. Well, she's amazing.
  97. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Folklore is one of the most cohesive, creative, new albums of this generation. Her story telling stretches across the entirety of this album. A monumental and defining album of 2020 and lockdown that impacted the world.
  98. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect in every sense and deserves all the love. The album is like a warm blanket for your emotions and makes you cry every time.
  99. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The storytelling, the production, the bridges and melody. All perfectly done. From rich ladies to teenage romance, different stories straight from Taylor’s mind. An absolute masterpiece.
  100. Apr 9, 2021
    10
    the quality of this album is undeniable, taylor has reached another level as an artist.
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.