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. infsai
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    It's an okay album. It's very cohesive, but it lacks a really pop side, that would captivate me. But even though I am listening to whole album.
  2. LuksBrizu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album. I LOVE her, her music, her voice. some songs take you to a unique atmosphere.
  3. Luisvill
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is art Lo mejor es que Taylor Swift no necesita de 20 escritores ella es muy buena compositora
  4. Regis189
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album temos que aceitar o talento de taylor essas fa bases fizeram de tudo para o album cair
  5. Somaya
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor has simply reinvented herself. She’s not only a pop & country artist now but an alternative/folk artist too “which I hope she continues with”. Folklore is cohesive, contestant & enjoyable. This album take you to a new world which Taylor created in 3 months onlu. Folklore is not only album of the year but her best album lyrically for sure.
  6. Marciaeduarda
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AOTY, apenas!! Taylor a cada dia prova ser a artista da década. A cada era, inova, e surpreende.… Expand
  7. Sharonam
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Súper bien producido musicalmente hablando y con excelentes letras, otro excelente trabajo de una artista que nos sigue demostrando que el género musical no limita el talento.
  8. AllVelvet
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before.
  9. fran_s
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, Taylor Swift é uma artista incrível, esse álbum é um dos melhores da carreira.
  10. Nicole98
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AMAZING. Best album by far!!!! No album in 2020 will surpass!! Beautiful beyond words!!!… Expand
  11. Pez050603
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best album on this year, really express a new face for Taylor and is a musical ride to sky
  12. Edd05
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I preffer more Lover or Reputation than this. So boring that almost all the songs sound the same
  13. MarkBSO
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    parte negativa: cansativo e monótono, todas as músicas parecem a mesma, parei de prestar atenção na faixa 4
    parte positiva: curou minha insônia
  14. adrianmaciasm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor did an excellent job with this album, it is so peacefull and good everytime I listen to it
  15. FelipeSantos13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coeso, maravilhoso com uma narrativa impecável, simplesmente genial, Taylor se supera a cada era.
  16. s4mmy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfeito e incrível. Sonoridade super diferente dos albuns anteriores e composição como sempre impecável.
  17. LucasLeonardo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito com uma sonoridade extremamente poética e única. Taylor Swift novamento consegue se reinventar através de suas composições e letras fascinantes!! Folklore é mais um dos impecáveis trabalhos da loirinha!!
  18. Alhsawi7
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever heard My top five are

    my tears ricochet
    cardigan
    august
    mirrorball
    the lakes
  19. agathalemes
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, taylor's voice never sounded better and her lyrics never been so on point!
  20. SolBarcellos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amo a Taylor por muitos motivos, mas pricipalmente por ela ser incrivel em criar imagens na nossa cabeça com suas composições. E em Folklore ela faz isso de um jeito mais maduro e coeso do que nunca. Se um dia questionaram se ela é ou não uma grande compositora, esse album é a resposta. Ela merece estar onde está hoje.
  21. S027
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor surprised me with this album. After a bubblegum pop album as "Lover", I'd never expected this sounds and story-telling
  22. danillo_n
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a wonderful album from beginning to end. Taylor Swift once again getting it right by surfacing in other musical genres… Expand
  23. RydenJoshler
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Arte arte arteeee, increíble álbum, buenas y hermosas letras ♡ podría escucharlo toda ni vida
  24. laralarissima
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, cantora perfeita. É isto. Bem diferentão, letras maravilhosas e sonoridade impecável.
  25. vicferdarson
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Taylor Swift se está hundiendo sola, todo lo que había ganado con Reputation lo ha enterrado con este álbum. Cardigan fue un sencillo que nunca debió ser el líder.
  26. andrekomtrikru
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A beautiful, comforting album. The 1 and Exile are a work of art. Indescribable
  27. FellipePaiao
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra de arte, das composições a produção, a artista da década não deixou a desejar
  28. Isdareli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it’s a great album, this album has a lot of good songs, i mean it’s a new sound for taylor and she is doing amazing i’m so proud of her and the new concept she is bringing us, GREAT!!!
  29. FannyManzanarez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    masterpiece, a beautiful album, can't expect less from the artist of the decade.
  30. Rami13rami
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best projects and it deserves more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  31. yupsn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    taylor's most mature album. the lyrics are simply amazing, her storytelling is poetry like and the sound of the album is cohesive yet every track is absolutely different. best album of 2020 and definetly one of taylor's best records.
  32. Yllton
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte! Obrigado Taylor, por nos presentear com um hinário desses ❤
  33. yenyarias
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    It is simply a great album the way in which Taylor retells us stories and in a much more mature way they talk about her evolution as a performer and songwriter, without a doubt Swift did it again, she is not satisfied only with what works to managed to expand his legacy with this great album and with a totally different genre.
  34. Diann
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor album de la historia Folklore deserves album of the year grammy award
  35. Kattyy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum, una pieza única y completamente ICÓNICA de la diosa de Taylor, puedes llorar y reír con este maravilloso álbum, único, e inesperado, gracias Taylor por esta joya.
  36. Alexxcer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Te amamos dioslor
    Gracias por darnos tanto arte desde tiempos inmemoriales, nunca cambies    … Expand
  37. Martintw
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is good, taylor swift is the music industri, i love so much taylor !!!!
  38. brunolemon04
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, nice lyrics and it’s probably her best album. Seven is the best song on the album and everyone should check it out.
  39. Fer08908
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its amazing álbum, make me cry for the feelings, and is so sweet the voice taylor forever… Expand
  40. AlienCw
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best album that I've ever heard... It's incredible and beautiful ❤ Plz listen to this!!
  41. Luispalacioss13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katycats, swifties and little monsters, you all need to calm down.
    Katy, Taylor and Gaga got crowns.
  42. Erika_28
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum único, que no tiene comparación. Me parece increíble ver cómo Taylor transmite varias emociones en cada una de sus canciones. Bastante recomendable. Un trabajo asombroso.… Expand
  43. rxmonster
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do love it, i just font understand the lyrics, its deep. I really do love it… Expand
  44. MayaAbigail
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. You don't have to be a Taylor swift fan to appreciate her fantastic lyrics.
  45. MrConejo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely amazing, i couldn't expect less from Taylor Swift, is one of her best albums.
  46. Vinitomas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum para pensar e refletir em um momento tão delicado nessa pandemia ♥️
  47. MichSG
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor is the most versatile woman in the industry, despite the belief that she could not do better than her previous material, she is always surprising. Any song is boring
  48. wonkrevenuoy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I personally think it’s one of the best albums of this barely begun decade. It’ll be hard to beat.
  49. Kumu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is masterpiece. Everyone should hear it. Feel it. In this pandemic situation when our mental health is not good , nothing new is happening to us, always stuck in a house this lyrical gem gives a cool breeze to our mind. Just put your headphone on and close your eyes and stream the album . It will feel amazing.love you Taylor .
  50. Karencastto9818
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  51. Keule
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Voz chata. Deu vontade de dormir. Parabéns pra ela. Mas pra mim não deu, não da amg.
  52. Mike3000
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best !!! Taylor Swift has once again outdone herself!! Some of the most beautiful music that I’ve ever heard.
  53. Jahnavi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is a great album! Loved all the songs. The story telling is what is unique with the album and the profound vocabulary is really a breath of fresh air.
  54. Bb060113
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection! Taylor never ceases to impress. She is the queen of any genre.
  55. vini96
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums released this year, Taylor songwriting talent is beyond comprehension!
  56. colaloca1234
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico … Expand
  57. samfk
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it's amazing to see this twist as taylor tries something new again (and succeeds), there's no limit she can't reach!
  58. Alexxx9298
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is a wonderful album, the story that it tells with each song transports you to another world. taylor is magnificent and a teacher at the time of making songs, love this album is perfect
  59. Denilsonj
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Probably her best album yet, it’s so beautiful with the best lyrics out there. Best Album of 2020
  60. Tipobiga
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Just perfect. Like everything this woman proposes to do. Since the 1 we are envolved in a Magic environment where we can be anyone. Thank you Taylor.
  61. AlejandroArres
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    De los mejores trabajos de Taylor, sabe reinventarse en cada era y no tiene miedo de experimentan con distintos géneros, esta mujer nunca ha decepcionado
  62. ellamar
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    just so good. no words. i think it has become my favourite album of all time.
  63. sniper3789
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The whole album it's just perfect. I just cant stop listening to this album
  64. tried
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    muito bom, composições boas, histórias cativantes por trás das letras inteligentes e melancólicas, adorei os instrumentais, recomendo :)
  65. kaiprkr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums released this year, and probably the best of its kind, amazing album 10/10
  66. henaredd
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    10/10 se merece todo lo mejor mi chavala que la quiero con locura,,, que colabore con camila y le doy todo mi dinero gracias
  67. Alexrea
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    constantly pushing her boundaries as a writer and an artist, surprising us with her best work to date.
  68. 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.
  69. Nightmareed
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I loved this album, it made me reflect on many things during this unusual period of pandemic. Each track served as a closer relationship with Taylor, we know a side of her that we didn't know yet. This album is incredible!
  70. lucasmm12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A Taylor conseguiu se reinventar mais uma vez, trazendo mais um álbum coeso e de qualidade. A simplicidade das notas e acordes nas músicas enfatiza ainda mais as composições, demonstrando novamente a incrível habilidade de escrita da loirinha. Incrível!
  71. nathfray
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    i loved the album. i cant stop listeing and i love the story that Taylor created.
  72. Azzaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Just wasn’t a bit of me, love taylor tho, some of the songs were just slow and boring, I enjoy POP songs this was very out of the blue and different
  73. lujopujo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    her most mature and best work to date. i listened to it today and i can't stop thinking about how good and scenic it was. it became my favourite album of all time.
  74. Kevinpogii
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album with reputation! Love it i really like this album coz of the stories taylor trying to tell us. Im so proud of her!
  75. Chaaconnn
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Honestly the album is mediocre and a indie sound that does not fit Taylor. Yes she is trying something new but the messages seem very lackluster .
  76. Lethicia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect! Taylor made a increadible work with this masterpiece. This album make me calm, make me happy and sad at the same time. The lyrics are amazing and got me into the whole storys. Love it
  77. QingYuan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is about the story-telling, the narrative, the characters and the lyricism. Swift took her a brave step to switch her genre from pop to alternative just like how she did in her 1989 era. This album can be described as a story-telling movie with songs acting as scenes in a movie. This is why its called folklore, it is the best album taylor has released up to date
  78. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Su álbum me pareció muy distorsionado sus canciones son aburridas 0 mensaje solo habla de ella y sus canciones nada pegadizas super aburrido me dormía escuchándola
  79. Bobmetal
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Folklore é apenas um álbum mais uma vez aclamado pela crítica assim como tudo que a loirinha padrão EUA faz. Mas mesmo assim, não deixa de ser um álbum sonolento, sem muitas nuances entre as músicas e incrivelmente tedioso.
  80. metacriticoBEST
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best the of álbum in 2020, taylor swift is queen pop music of on time the decide and milenium, taylor swift artist very good talent
  81. TaynnaMors
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum que já ouvi, composições impecáveis, músicas correntes, sem contar na voz incrível que a Taylor tem.
  82. RafaelFSoares
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o aoty. esse é álbum é uns dos melhores dela junto com o lover, rep, 1989, red, speak now, fearless e o debut.… Expand
  83. Hiennnphammm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album so great! Taylor’s voice is the best. Artis of the decade did that
  84. Danielsil
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El nuevo album de Taylor Swift es sin dudas el mejor que se lanzo este 2020! Sin duda sera el album del año
  85. Cryjao
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Sem dúvidas meu album favorito dela, nunca esperei o ts8 vir assim, incrível, escuto todos os dias desde que lançou
  86. TalentFanArt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just right for this time and age. Keeping listening with an open mind. Appreciate art when you see and hear it. People say the songs sound alike, but I think the songs just flow nicely from one to the next. There is a purpose for how Taylor made this. You could see how she's promoting the "chapters" now. The songs are like candy to the ear in addition to the messages,This album is just right for this time and age. Keeping listening with an open mind. Appreciate art when you see and hear it. People say the songs sound alike, but I think the songs just flow nicely from one to the next. There is a purpose for how Taylor made this. You could see how she's promoting the "chapters" now. The songs are like candy to the ear in addition to the messages, poetic themes, folk stories, musicality, and purpose.

    There are reviews with 0 score; why couldn't they make it at least 7. Why does it always have to be 0 or 10 for user reviews. Metacritic, this method for user rating is not useful when users are not fair or have hidden agenda that makes the review irrelevant and unrelated. Metacritic should review user profiles because some stans/fans are just bringing each other artist down. If possible, users with 0 ratings must revisit and raise their score to at least 5. There's no such thing as 0 unless you turn the volume all the way down. Even then, silence would still have a value of 10 when you're asleep. Come on now!    … Expand
  87. Avinz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    folklore album of the year. Swifties please give 10 for smile too.
    Both Taylor and Katy deserve better.
  88. Matheusfazolin
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Chato pacas. Sem conceito, sem cheiro, sabor ou gosto. Era melhor ficar no country.
  89. 13ngs
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Me encantó Exile, espero pronto pueda lanzarlo como single. El álbum es bueno.
  90. Lilswif
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum que foi lançado durante a Pandemia, amoo que amoo, amo mais ainda
  91. stevenVINJEAN13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is such a genius MASTERPIECE! It gives me such nostalgic feels and it's excellent coz it's a compilation of different stories Yet in different perspectives. Taylor is such a great artist. a L E G E N D.
  92. Blurry_Dey
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    De los mejores álbumes de Taylor Swift. Una vez más demuestra su gran talento para componer, escribir y cantar.
  93. Lipferreira
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um álbum perfeito que retrata momentos lindos e marcantes. A taylor conseguiu passar uma mensagem incrível com esse álbum e eu estou completamente apaixonado
  94. 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
  95. 0962739
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    ughh I cant even.... trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trashhhhhh trash
  96. staygolds
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She managed to reinvent herself for the 8th time in 14 years and produce her best album to date.
  97. Taylor2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AOTY
  98. CaioVerissimo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AOTY!! This album is simply amazing, there are hours when I feel like a peasant woman, others that I'm in a super sad clip walking in the rain alone, amazing!!!!
  99. Berthaqui
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    tried to make folklore but failed to make a legend. changed, which was good. but the pop of Taylor's voice would be more Legend!
  100. Melzi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum da Taylor, o jeito que ela criou história no álbum é bem interessante
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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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