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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  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Dari94
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Taylor es una artista muy pero muy sobrevalorada y con este álbum se confirma, a mi punto de vista es su peor álbum. Lo único lindo son sus letras pero el sonido, las melodías y su voz se me hizo monótono.
  2. KingJoe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que te transporta a un lugar donde tus sentimientos se fusionan, donde te muestran los recuerdos de amores del pasado, un lugar frío pero hermoso a la vez como el de un corazón roto.
  3. Celebrity
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amamos reina vigente, diosa del pop, la merecedora de todo lo bueno!!! Amamos a Taylor Swift
  4. toncheese
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing is better than this one !!!! As listening to "Folklore", I find myself have different aspects of emotions. What a greatest masterpiece… Expand
  5. oviniciussousa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album ever, taylor swift is so perecer. I love her so much. thank you ms. taylor swift for this incredible masterpiece.… Expand
  6. wxllxxn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my fav album!!! fiz 1000 plays no album prowue to simplesmente apaixonado sem mais o melhor álbum do ano… Expand
  7. rik13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this is album shows us what Taylor has been done best in your entire career.
  8. Damain
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best works that she has ever made. Sonically cohesive with storytelling at its finest. Classic Taylor songwriting
  9. swiftiexarmy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this is absolutely a very awesome album. i love the lyrics, the rhythm, the song writers, etc... anyway, i love everything in this album
  10. angenemy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    an actual masterpiece, the best album of there year for sure and the bast taylor's album so far !
  11. Dayduarte
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum es hermoso ! Sus letras y melodías son increíbles.Sin duda uno de sus mejores trabajos. Ella es una de las mejores compositoras de nuestra generación.
  12. Musicportalof
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her Best album, the Lyrics are just perfect and it's beautiful how all the songs just keep getting better and better
  13. UngNuguz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es una experiencia increíble, los sonidos y la voz, la verdad es que yo esperaba un álbum pop como lo venía haciendo, pero con este me sorprendió, no necesita más de dos escritores para crear una joya.
  14. Mario_Alberto
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Para ser un álbum sorpresa que nadie esperaba es muy bueno. Las canciónes son un conjunto de melancolia, tristeza, paz y felicidad.
  15. Minkhant1
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Love from Myanmar
  16. 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
  17. ohmyfdior
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    TAYLOR SWIFT’S ONLY COMPETITION IS HERSELF. THERE IS NO OTHER ARTIST THIS CENTURY THAT CAN COMPARE TU HER.
  18. Al29nasc
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tendo em vista sua discografia eu achei fraquíssimo, esperava mais musicalmente da mis americana.… Expand
  19. DannyRmz5
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Me encantó, es muy bonito, con ritmos distintos a lo que Taylor había hecho
  20. Fabiow
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of the most interesting album of 2020. All lyrics have something really special to tell
  21. Hernan0609
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Is like a soft welcoming to a midnight waltz in the middle of the woods. I truly belive that this album have one of the most simple and exiting lyrics in now days.
  22. Matheus13
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album makes me feel like I'm in another dimension, it brings me a mix of feelings that I can't even describe it well. Folklore is a journey and the storytelling is so powerful that I can say Taylor Swift is one of the greatest composer of all time, and this album is one of the best in years.
  23. Domindip
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift managed to make an incredible album, when it comes to renewing yourself and having good music she understands!
  24. moises44
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Em folklore Taylor Swift comprova mais uma vez que é uma das melhores compositoras mais importantes do mundo. Mostrando grande amadurecimento depois de seus trabalhos anteriores, e acima de tudo mantendo a alta qualidade que todos os seus álbuns possuem.
  25. Mooooonn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vim aqui dar minha nota pois ainda há katycat's que ficam criando rivalidade entre Katy e Taylor e abaixaram a nota do folklore… Expand
  26. Ines17
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The new taylor is so bad of understand, so busy in her problems that she seeing her mistake.
  27. Xyanthe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is literally a masterpiece, the production is just amazing and the lyrics are absolutely beautiful. Ten star songwriter!!! Her albums keep getting better and better.
  28. victcxx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    hino e acabou, lançamento no dia do meu aniversário e considero isso como um belo e perfeito presente
  29. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    WTF?! Taylor Swift é uma das artistas mais rasas da atualidade! Tão sem graça!
  30. Joyce13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so wonderfull, mysterious and Intriguing. I loved it in every way. TAYLOR IS A GENIUS. ♡
  31. rodrigooldben
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    aoty, álbum perfeito, sem defeitos
    todas as músicas são ótimas e a track 5 é a melhor da carreira
  32. solamente
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Swift is a legend and the album is a masterpiece. Her best album ever. The 1 is the best track
  33. Marcosparanhos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum incrível que te transporta pra outro lugar, você não consegue ouvir só uma música, tem que ouvir o álbum inteiro… Expand
  34. tossedin43
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An absolutely stunning masterpiece of an album, it's filled with beautiful imagery and Taylor's decision to keep the production minimal has allowed the lyrics to shine and speak for themselves. Perhaps the best show of her songwriting skills as the lyrics are able to hold their own and stay in your head without needing loud, bubblegum pop/mainstream pop instrumentation.
  35. Victormrtl
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    everything on this album is amazing, the harmony the vocals the lyrics, this album is one of the best I have heard in my life
  36. khyliebells
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album lives up to its name. It's a compilation of folklores inside Taylor Swift's head, and now inside ours. This album is very cohesive. Each song adds up to one big story and really showcases Taylor's superb songwriting skills.
  37. Thomas04
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its horrible, really basic. I perfer her other works. She really tried something new and I was really anticipating this… Expand
  38. juuliamaciel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Flawless! Beautiful and sweet. I love folklore so much and can't stop listening to it.
  39. Samusjr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, nada mais nada menos. Ouçam a palavra que essa biblia pode nos proporcionar.
  40. noraq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore by Taylor Swift is one of the best albums I have ever come across. It is perfectly sonically cohesive, and yet each song provides something new and enticing. I would recommend it to just about anybody, even people who have never enjoyed Swift’s music in the past. She really impressed me with all 16 tracks, and this is the first album I am ever rating as a 10!
  41. Paulocesarrc
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso, coeso, Taylor atingiu auge de sua composição. Um álbum feito na quarentena com sonoridade perfeita. Parabens
  42. Thalisferr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A qualidade das músicas da Taylor é simplesmente surreal, sou cadelinha dessa mulher
  43. Poppy123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da loirinha, se superou em todos os sentidos, principalmente no ponto lírico do álbum
  44. CallMeLeonan
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I love Taylor Swift but I don’t think this is the time for this album. She should work more on lover and do songs as good as she used to.
  45. 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.
  46. Swifie19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito,todas as músicas lendárias,AOTY eu amooo extremamente lendário!
  47. Fildead
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album é Maravilhoso,coeso,da pra sentir cada detalhe das musicas.merece ser AOTY,… Expand
  48. TranhTranh
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it very much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  49. klere
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing.
  50. 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.
  51. Kgarciach
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE....tbh I'm speechless so much talent. Congrats to Taylor and everyone involved in this record.
  52. thatmustbewhy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The storytelling on this album is to die for. Amazing lyrics, beautiful production. A wonderful album with a nostalgic feeling to it. Probably Taylor's best album so far.
  53. IreneIreneP
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beyond everything! This album is just WONDERFUL! Taylor always takes me by surprise
  54. drumscasual
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just lyrically perfect. Taylor’s songwriting amazes me. Grammy’s are coming!
    This album is just lyrically perfect. Taylor’s songwriting amazes me. Grammy’s are coming!
  55. igotit
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album, wrapped up with its wonderful sounds and lyrics, Taylor certainly never disappoints.
  56. Kierenhan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect album that showcases Swift's so talented, I love all of her album especially this one.
  57. kartikthakur
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    best album of the year.......!
    Taylor again proved that she is the music industry.
    And all the katycats who gave this album bad review , what the f**k is your problem , if you want to make smile album a hit, stream it and give it a good rating from multiple acc. whats the point of bad rating other albums ? you were so busy in badrating other albums ,smile debuted with only 7-8 M    best album of the year.......!
    Taylor again proved that she is the music industry.

    And all the katycats who gave this album bad review , what the f**k is your problem , if you want to make smile album a hit, stream it and give it a good rating from multiple acc.
    whats the point of bad rating other albums ?
    you were so busy in badrating other albums ,smile debuted with only 7-8 M first-day streams
    Happy ?    … Expand
  58. 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!
  59. 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!
  60. 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.
  61. HannahRose
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A beautifully written album! One of the best releases this year, my personal album of the year so far!
  62. 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.
  63. sytruong61
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I will die for Taylor. And that is. This is my favorite album of all time. 10/10
  64. Aronsun
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️
  65. JuniorMorigi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Bíblia do folk, como sempre Taylor se reinventando e trazendo algo novo, simplesmente perfeito
  66. Hrubio1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is truly a masterpiece! It has been on repeat since its release. Taylor’s best album to date. ❤️
  67. tresu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing, I love it, I treasure it, I adore it. I can't stop listening to it. Perfect
  68. kyahvalentine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album yet. her voice is so sincere and mature. the way she comes up with characters in her head and writes their story out in a song is what makes these songs so amazing.
  69. 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!
  70. Ronaldovort
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    excelencia por nacimiento, otra maravillosa joya de mis Swift una gran artista a seguir
  71. huy_gia
    Aug 29, 2020
    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
  72. 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.
  73. Marcoosalonz
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
  74. 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
  75. Citlalli07
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An incredible album, the most perfect in the year, Taylor is an incredible artist!
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. notwilliam
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    new taylor best album of the year. guys stream “folklore” right now
  81. Nandini_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I don't actually care about those negative reviews given by haters ...Stream folklore for clearskin
  82. ValentinJChG
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time, its sounds are perfect, its incredible cover makes you feel free and happy for life
  83. JeremiasBus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum es una obra maestra, las personas que dicen que es muy malo solo se basan en sus gustos y no en la totalidad de lo que está detrás del significado de la realización de un master, que es esfuerzo y lágrimas, de cualquier manera, no hace falta compararlo con otro álbum del 2020, porque todos tienen lo suyo.
  84. 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
  85. Lazld7
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has the aroma of grass, comfortable and happy ,It reminds me of my childhood .… Expand
  86. Leomjs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El disco es sencillamente espectacular, es como si a la poesía le agregaran música para deleitarnos con los sonidos más ambiguos que quizás escuchemos por mucho tiempo, Swift le otorga una pizca muy a su estilo sin perder esa esencia nostálgica y emocional que encajan perfectamente con esa fantasías que en lo mas profundo de nosotros quisiéramos traer a la vida, "Folklore" lo podemos escuchar en un día lluvioso mientras reposamos en nuestra ventana con una taza de chocolate caliente o en el transcurso del camino con nuestro par de audífonos mientras recordamos como fuesen sido las cosas si las hubiésemos hecho bien en el pasado.… Expand
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. Yusra
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A lyrical masterpiece. A cultural reset. A reason to live, eat, breathe, live. Taylor saved the music industry with this album. Periodt
  90. Swiftie4l1fe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love this album so much personally i think its lyrically the best album ive ever heard!
  91. YanOlivei
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Iiuhhggbbbbbbbbbbhhhhbbvvvvgvggggvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvffttffghhhbbhbgvvvvvgvvghhgggvcvvvgvgvvvvvhhhvguvhhhbhhnybtvtcycyvtvfjxgthfhhfqjlvtbdjcfgfhfgjfhycdjfgg
  92. nikris
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    Тhe unexpected release took me by surprise, I didn't expect a boring album of the same type. Liked 2 songs + visual era is beautiful, on this all good ended. 4 out of 10
  93. 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
  94. 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!!!
  95. mlujanx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del 2020 fight me, taytay nunca decepciona, letras igual de buenas que sus anteriores (o más) pero con nuevas melodías
  96. leylasmiles
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The production, lyrics and soft voice just made this album the best of 2020. Great work Ms. Swift!… Expand
  97. Adridiaz29
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Excelente albúm Con mejores sonidos
    Funciona para relajación El mejor de todos
  98. larissaj
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The same ever, jus need change a little and maybe... just my opinion, ignore… Expand
  99. 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
  100. 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 :)))
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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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