folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. OoiYunKai
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the BEST albums ever. Phenomenal writing, soothing undertones, and each song is a puzzle piece - single chapters interlocking and interwoven together to form an intricate quilt of relatable collection of stories about experiences we all go through at one point in life. Love it. ❤
  2. 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
  3. Riqueoliveira
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Precisamos escutar esse álbum e rever a mudança musical clara na Taylor, conseguiu sair de uma era musical (Lover) e entrar em outra e conseguir entregar um trabalho bem feito.
  4. deesingh
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is simply beautiful. I've got nO words just that folklore is arguably Taylor's best work yet, especially lyrically.
  5. Infierna
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    El disco te causa emociones fuertes , que al momento de escucharlo te hace entrar en un estado de relajación y sentir el sentimiento que se quiere transmitir
  6. Rawny
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Eu amei, tá me ajudando muito a superar depressão, muito obrigado taylor ❤️
  7. Maomaox
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love the new sound Taylor made for this album it's so peaceful and beautiful...
  8. Jogas
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible no lo volvería a escuchar me canso y sé que quiere recuperar a su antiguo público pero que hueva… Expand
  9. Brenuds
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Conceito, coesão e aclamação. Como sempre entregando tudo, haters gonna hate!!
  10. Rachmadanti
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Another amazing Taylor Swift album. The surprise thing she did in the middle of pandemic had brought the positive vibes to some of us especially Swifties
  11. real_rui
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    2020 is a very tough year.we need hope,we need some warm voice to tell us we are still alive.folklore is the best album of 2020！thank you so much taytay！
  12. darkerangel
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor’s best album for a long time, since Red we didn’t see or hear the beautiful stories that Taylor tell us trough her songs. The feeling is on it
  13. Lovies
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best album ever! It will speak to you. And Taylor is my favourite artists sooooo what u expect lol… Expand
  14. apoloapolo
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Two good songs, the rest is the same, i dont hate it but i dont like that type of song
  15. Leticiamello
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Linda tudooooooo amo mto o álbum tá perfeito, tá sofrendo rate desnecessário e tô aqui defendendo esse álbum
  16. myunicdream
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Taylor Swift, las melodías, la lírica y las historias son merecedoras de escucharlas una y otra vez. Se sienten como un cuento de hadas, otra vez, Taylor Swift nos viene a reafirmar que es una artista completa, de las mejores de ésta generación.
  17. Streamingswift
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best album ever! The songs just fit so well! This whole album is an epitome of taste and if you don't like it? Then well you are tasteless , I am sorry.
  18. Kevinlord
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    okayish and rather too long.....why she has to change her genre everytime???....
  19. Adriel-Aguilar1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Taylor Swift showed that it is possible to be a great artist in three different musical genres, before Country and Pop, and now Alternative / Folk. In addition to its metaphorical lyrics, #folklore brings the point of view of three young people in relation to a love triangle, namely: Betty, James and Inês. You still doubt Taylor Swift’s ability to make art? Taylor is the music industry, she is always reinventing herself and delivering impeccable work, she really is a star that has always been on the rise. I love Taylor Swift.… Expand
  20. michaeljoe98
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of her best works. The writing is great like always with her albums
  21. Morxn
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album periodt Taylor is the music industry higyughkjgulihulkhukhiuhgiugiugyuuyygg
  22. conradoplaza
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet! All about this album is amazing. Best tracks: exile and cardigan
  23. sdanilofer
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da Taylor já feito, com canções bem feitas e profundas e uma linda estética visual.
    Essa mulher faz tudo❤
  24. asmanraj
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I used to love Taylor Swift. I bought two of her studio albums (Red and 1989). Her music has gotten progressively worse ever since she decided to stop being a country singer, but I still liked 1989. 1989 was her last album that I liked. This album is dreadfully boring and I don't understand its record-breaking commercial performance. People would rather buy this album than Lady Gaga'sI used to love Taylor Swift. I bought two of her studio albums (Red and 1989). Her music has gotten progressively worse ever since she decided to stop being a country singer, but I still liked 1989. 1989 was her last album that I liked. This album is dreadfully boring and I don't understand its record-breaking commercial performance. People would rather buy this album than Lady Gaga's brilliant Chromatica? How is this the best-reviewed studio album of her career? How does this album have a higher user score than her other ones? It was refreshing to hear Taylor drop the f-bomb though, and I agree with her political views. I'd rather listen to Red or 1989 again than listen to Folklore again.… Expand
  25. Wachu
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    What a beautiful album, this is the hug that all we need in this bad days. Thank you, Taylor ❤️
  26. Whiitneymariie
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning album. Have been listening on repeat since the release. Anyone who rates low has an irrational hate for taylor swift because this is a masterpiece.
  27. dleyton
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous, a lyrical masterpiece. Taylor gave us so uniques stories on each song. The production is marvelous and work perfect with the storytelling.
  28. Yzzec
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Este album es magia, Taylor siempre esta innovando y saliendo de su zona de confort, la amo demasiado.
  29. nolehablende
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum muy aburrido,le falta esencia y mucho potencial, Taylor ha hecho mejores… Expand
  30. Louboo25
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This album shows Taylor Swift's true talent again: songwriting and storytelling. The songs inspire you to think about the stories of the characters of the song, to connect them or even create your own stories. Truly inspiring.
  31. MuriloMarcatto
    Aug 30, 2020
    1
    Despite I love all her albums this one kinda makes me wanna sleep all day long. Can we go back to “Lover” and all the huge songs she basically forgot to release as singles?
  32. Tanyagb
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Wonderful, amazing lyrics and sounds, every song tells a beautiful story, super recommended
  33. Heryon
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adoro ser sua amiga, amiga de verdade é aquela te da uma siririca quando ninguém lhe quer por perto.… Expand
  34. rodolfoalmeida
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it is completely different from everything she has done. this album is excellent.
  35. sofiaaguillon1
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. taylor’s best album by far this album is a lyrical masterpiece and is album of they year for sure taylor finds a way to outdo herself every album and shot for the stars with this one and landed on pluto it is amazing i can cry to this album i can dance to this album i can **** to this album it’s just all of the above amazing album… Expand
  36. AbnerChaclan
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    A mi gusto nada interesante. Quizá por que ya me he acostumbrado a escucharla en otros ritmos. No termina de hacer match ninguna canción.
  37. tryinaway
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I am really disappointed for the album. It’s not the Taylor Swift we had known until reputation.
  38. asnaeraali
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    beeen listening into it ever since its release and it was a masterpiece. even not a die hard fan of taylor loves it. DEFINITELY NO SKIPS. Taylor again serves us a beautiful thing called music
  39. EderSilva
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Podre, ela quer voltar ao estilo country? Pois começou errado, ela poderia muito bem continuar como está
  40. Pinguinzudo
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful experience, gave me great feelings. This album is great. Thank you Taylor Swift for this work!
  41. Racsopop13
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the most beautiful thing that Taylor Swift gave us, it is an album full of surprises that brings indie touches and alternative touches and I love it from head to toe.… Expand
  42. Martha008
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor disco de taylor y eso ya es decir mucho, la música y este nuevo sonido que trae es tan relajante como nostálgico, simplemente al escucharlo sientes felicidad, y las letras son tan poderosas que se adaptan al tiempo que estamos viviendo
  43. arpitswift13
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    A very good album. Best album by Taylor Swift. Nothing wrong with this album.
  44. DanielBVl
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Una Taylor como nunca la vimos, mas organica que nunca y con unas de sus mejores letras y composiciones, sin duda alguna y sin miedo a decirlo, su mejor album hasta la fecha.
  45. stephx95
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    best album she’s ever done. her best albums start with R and F: rep, red and folklore
  46. SofiaBataille
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is Taylor Swift at her very best. This is the record I've been waiting for her to make ever since she made the leap to pop. The main focus of this album are beautifully crafted lyrics and storytelling, which are met with a fitting production that doesn't overshadow but enhances them.
  47. dnlhdez87
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of her best albums. With this one, she's not only proven she's probably one of the best performers of this millennium, but also an outstanding songwriter who's not afraid of changing genres. This album is a masterpiece from beginning to end. 10/10.
  48. bbt13
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    album of the year for sure or maybe decade!!! favs are this is me trying, seven, august ....
  49. Jaredg16
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing well thought out album!!! All of the songs are perfect. She always knows how to stay ahead of the curve!
  50. Wisley97
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é perfeito. Amei tudo nele, the 1 é minha preferida. Taylor foi muito perspicaz nesse álbum.… Expand
  51. hawyaw
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    um sweaty slaps, a masterpiece, gods work, lyrical genius, poetry at its finest ✨ sir yes ✨
  52. iamluanacruz
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album is simply a masterpiece. ‘folklore’, which might just be the best work of Swift’s career, proves that she is one of the best lyricist and songwriter of all time.
  53. TheFakestAlfred
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful transition from the upbeat popstar to something even more personal than her previous music. I might be bias cause I am a swiftie but this album is a perfect balance of vocals and song writing. maybe really heavy on the songwriting though. very deep thought put into this album amd this deep sound of taylor swift is everything you may need during this pandemic.
  54. Stepho_panda
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Anything under a 10 is foolish you’ve done it again QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every track is a repeat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  55. paulo1999silva
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the most important album of 2020 because that goes against the trending music of 2020, it's so fresh and beautiful. It shows a different Taylor. A true side of taylor!
  56. ReiSupremo
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Maravilhos o album, nesse ano dificil que passamos tem um estilo bem calmo e as letras...MARAVILHOSAS, me emociono sempre
  57. marceloflh
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love It. It's the best Taylor Swift's album. It should get the recognition it deserves… Expand
  58. K4tyC4t
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Taylor como sempre sendo perfeita no seus álbuns ! Chega com essa rinxa entre os fãs!!!!!
  59. albumreview
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album! It really encompasses what I like about the album, the narrative like the last great american dynasty. Probably my favorites in this album are peace, betty, and the 1.
  60. MarckMay
    Aug 30, 2020
    3
    Ma dai seriamente raga... Sembra che sia tornata indietro e non avanti. Comunque vedo che la moda lanciata da Gaga, cioè fare un album country per risollevarsi, funziona
  61. Aaroha
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so beautiful.... You need to understand lyrics and you will be lost in the depth of the album… Expand
  62. minham
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Tão ruim que dormi ouvindo isso. Não sei como a Taylor teve a coragem de lançar essa bomba.
  63. Encantat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Uma nova roupagem inteira mudando completamente o estilo e a estética dos últimos álbuns da Taylor
  64. JasonFastwake20
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I expected a Safe and Sound vibe from the album when it was about to be released (and since she, Taylor Swift, already updated us about how it will sound to us) and yes it's kind of like that, but exceeded it! You better have headphones and a calm area for best experience listening to the tracks. Also you may need some dictionary and researching and investigating along the journey. I'm blown away!
  65. leinavk
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love this album, it's art!!!! 10/10
    She is currently the music industry, every work of art that she puts out is perfect, she is a true artist, not just a singer and interpreter, she IS AN ARTIST!
  66. kekebeke
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. true masterpiece. my fav album of all time. i can't express what it means to me. thank you taylor for this beautiful gift of music! ♡… Expand
  67. kontiki
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    my favourite album of all time, period. it is a masterpiece done by the greatest songwriter of our generation.
  68. Zana_Haji_Said
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    The sound, the production everything in this album is perfect, i am calling it a savior of 2020.

    Thank you Taylor Swift for creating and sharing this suprise alternative album with swifties and the world.

    Love,
    Zana Haji Said
  69. Kenzziekenn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a great album!! Plus Taylor's range in music and songwriting, it never disappoints
  70. Meow1313
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing and we should all give it a 10...like how can you possibly give it a 6?!
  71. Bhavya8078
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's best album ever
    The storytelling in each song is so so so good that you can literally imagine while listening to it for example - the last great american dynasty, Betty, august !!!
    Exile feat. Bon iver is Taylor Swift's best collaboration till now The title folklore is perfect for this album as it is telling you different stories in different albums Everyone should listen to    Taylor Swift's best album ever
    The storytelling in each song is so so so good that you can literally imagine while listening to it for example - the last great american dynasty, Betty, august !!!
    Exile feat. Bon iver is Taylor Swift's best collaboration till now The title folklore is perfect for this album as it is telling you different stories in different albums Everyone should listen to this album    … Expand
  72. folkmatica
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Outstanding amazing best album released this year AOTY worthy fav is illicit affairs
  73. Geovaa
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    IT'S A RENEW TAYLOR, THIS ALBUM IS A BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE, I LOGE IT, EVERY SONG IS A FANTASTIC STORY AND INVITE US INTO A NEW WORLD FULLFIL OF MAGIC, DREAM AND HOPE, love u Taylor
  74. delmontemelvin
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her 8th studio album is superb… Expand
  75. hedda
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift is not only a good singer,but also a good poet!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  76. Leonidascit
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore é um álbum muito bom, Taylor se entrega de corpo e alma nesse trabalho e sua voz está bela e encantadora num trabalho em folk, aclamada!… Expand
  77. Haru13
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece thank you so much taylor for this incredible album love u
  78. Brigithe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor no es de quedarse en un solo género, le encanta buscar nuebos géneros y sumergirse en ellos, este es un álbum simplemente hermoso, donde nos relata un triángulo amoroso inexisten pero con el que muchos de nosotros nos identificamos, definitivamente amo como ella aun sigue contando historias y como seguimos ahí oara transportarnos y amarla mas
  79. TaylorEddy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Mientras que otros grupos de fans traten de menospreciar el gran trabajo que ofrece Taylor Swift, y que en este caso son los fans de Katy Perry, Lady Gaga y Ariana Grande (para ser más específico), creen que con sus tonterías de hacer críticas estúpidas solamente para que la puntuación del álbum baje, y lo que no saben es que las críticas que se consideran son de los expertos no de losMientras que otros grupos de fans traten de menospreciar el gran trabajo que ofrece Taylor Swift, y que en este caso son los fans de Katy Perry, Lady Gaga y Ariana Grande (para ser más específico), creen que con sus tonterías de hacer críticas estúpidas solamente para que la puntuación del álbum baje, y lo que no saben es que las críticas que se consideran son de los expertos no de los comentarios sin sentido que hacen, y que tristeza hay de que necesiten menospreciar el trabajo de otros artistas para que su ídolo sobresalga, pero cada quien hace lo que quiera, luego no sufran por el fracaso de sus ídolos, el karma existe y Taylor es la reina de las serpientes … Expand
  80. AlVincent25
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is genuinely beautiful. The lyrics are awesome. And i really love it. Rate 10 if you love music especially if you love Taylor Swift the global superstar… Expand
  81. carlosgerhardt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    simply amazing. this is definetly taylor's most mature album, a masterpiece. the best one released this year.
  82. Grigorii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Однозначно один из лучших альбомов года, у Тейлор есть невероятная способность делать песни одинаково хорошо во всех жанрах!
  83. iqoor
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    album sensível, verdadeiro e gostoso de se ouvir... taylor swift consegue se superar sempre
  84. Katycatslovers
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever periodt, this album saved us from 2020, it's folk perfection, the production, the lyrics, the melodies everything is astonishing.
  85. Luccaslg
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Podre, acho q nunca ouvi um álbum tão ruim como esse, parece uma única musica de 1 hora.
  86. sheenakrisloise
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor’s magnum opus. This is the album that will last for a lifetime. It is an absolute classic and this just goes to show that Taylor is not just extremely talented, she’s also a genius. Every song sounds like a poem. I honestly wish more songs would be like the ones from folklore
  87. BianCat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Hermoso
  88. akaren
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Cada canción es única, parece como si te transportara a un lugar diferente en cada una de ellas, muy buen storytelling y grandiosos sonidos ✨
  89. Francis21
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, we delve into storytelling by Taylor. It feels like picturing and reminiscing every past moments, that is how relatable it is. She manage to give us a peek of how the story goes up until the end of its track. It makes me cry and feel hopeful. How flop it is is how it can be called as "The Album of the Year" . I love it so so much.
  90. chromatica2345
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    album of the decade. folklore is her best album since speak now. that's a moment of pop culture
  91. Cartherrr
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    the album is weak, immature and empty. Taylor does not get over his previous work is always the same sameness and childlike
  92. danilopontes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    aoty! um álbum surpresa pra salvar 2020 e quebrou mais records como sempre!
  93. KarenGEspinosa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilla de composición y sonido, me ha encantado la forma de contar historias y sentirlas tuyas!… Expand
  94. KarlRussel1997
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    I need more relistens since I got bored easily. Maybe I will like it someday. But it is beautifully composed.
  95. Hdhjdjdjf
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 这张专辑无预警空降
    打破了流媒体记录
    空降榜首
    打破了多项记录
    泰勒斯威夫特一直在改变
    从乡村到流行再到另类音乐
    都取得了很大的成就
    我爱死了这种那个专辑    … Expand
  96. Camimaybe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is unexpected and astonishing. My favorites are My Tears Rocochet and Mirrorball.
  97. deboramc
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum extremamente bem feito, musicas perfeitas e de qualidade. Taylor mais uma vez entregando um trabalho impecável!… Expand
  98. Nickherold
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. Raw and beautiful in every way. The alternative/folk sound sounds good with her voice.
  99. ventarolli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    muito bom o album, coeso, perfeito, assim como tudo que essa maravilhosa cantora faz
  100. Heartpng
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Giving another artist low scores doesn’t make your idol’s new album/single more successful. Because the quality of the album and the power of the fandom are the things that brings success to Folklore. Folklore is amazing, just like the artist herself and Swifties, her fandom don’t do dirty, pathetic stuff to support their idol like many other fans are doing right now.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed 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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