• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    It is slow and bad dont like it. Her fans act like they like it but no. Sorry not sorry karmas not a liar
  2. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of the year. I can feel many different feeling from Taylor's voice.
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece indeed. Taylor Swift continually reinvent herself and it is vivid to this body of work. A switch genre is risky but she still managed to pull it through.
  4. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album proves Taylor finally found her sound and her soul of music and i’m really thankful for this beautifully written masterpiece album. She just proved again she is undoubtedly one of greatest songwriters of our generation. This album is actually timeless. Expand
  5. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a great album. It's very refreshing and the lyrics are really very well written. This album showcases Taylor's songwriting .
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The whole album is perfect that it could drag anyone into a magical world of mysteries. Flashes of visions would flow into the listener's mind as each song paves the way for emotional reactions.
  7. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    folklore,wow i just have no words to describe how relatable this album is truly incriedble,it shows a massive growth in swift's songwriting that most likely will continue to grow
  8. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore is a shining star around my scar.The fighting between fandoms should stop,none of these artist deserve this.泰妈妈我永远爱你 Expand
  9. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is a revelation that Ms. Swift can conquer almost every genre there is.
  10. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The scintillating haunted tunes and trademarked excellent song-writing skills make this album the album of the pandemic. Congratulations to the music industry.
  11. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    When I listen to “Folklore” first time I really like this! This album is amazing! And Now I’m new Thai Swifties.
  12. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Album is PERFECT is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on July 24, 2020, through Republic Records, eleven months after Swift's seventh studio album, Lover (2019) Expand
  13. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best album! Totally love every track. Will forever be amazed by how she expresses all these feelings through her songwriting and music.
  14. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT FOREVER AND ALWAYS.She’s a great artist.Folklore is a great artwork.Everything is so beautiful in this album.
    Piece and love.
  15. Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Very good. I love this her product this time. I love very very very much. I love her so much
  16. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    iconic, legendary, amazing, paved the way, never been done before, life-changing, fantastic
  17. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is not only album of the year, but is Taylor's best work so far.
    For being a surprise album, it was really good.
  18. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is the best thing that happens in my life in 2020 so far. lyrically fkin amazing. Expand
  19. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore, the most beautiful album from this awesome, incredible, and talented woman Taylor Swift. Her songs made me spent hours a day just to listen and enjoy her songs, to bless my ears. Let's make her rating rockets!!!
  20. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is Prolly The Best Album of 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely would recommend you to listen to it!!!!
  21. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album sounds very comfortable. It makes me relax quickly❤❤And HOAX is my favorite song
  22. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Majestic album empowered by the elements of poetry. You can picture the scene in every song. MASTERPIECE!
  23. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is the best one yet. I love the lyrics on all the 16 tracks including the deluxe version.
  24. Aug 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a **** boring album with a boring content. she thought she is doing Lorde alternative music. but she sucks. Expand
  25. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Folklore. It's not your typical songs today. It's kind of vintagey-moderny style (If you know what I mean.) I love how it tells you how beautiful your life is. Expand
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ES UN ÁLBUM HERMOSO!, uno de los mejores de la carrera de nuestra miss americana, cada una de sus canciones tiene un lazo con las otras, su lírica y melodía es armoniosa y dulce al oído, simplemente, EL MEJOR ÁLBUM DEL AÑO! Expand
  27. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor é incrível. As músicas desse álbum são incríveis, mas ao todo, parece a mesma coisa. Todas as musicas parecem iguais. Só salvo the 1 e cardigan. Expand
  28. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift once again proves that she can dominate in any genre solely by focusing on the music and being the songwriter of her and mine generation. It’s so good to see an artist to get better and better with time, just like Taylor Swift. Expand
  29. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album deserve everything,this is a masterpiece and a reasons to breath
  30. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I just want to give justice to this album. It is such a wonderful lyrical and cohesive album. Some haters gave this album a "0" score. But we cannot deny the fact that this album is a perfect 10!
  31. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album shows how mature and how smart Taylor is. Her profound lyrics mix perfectly with the new genre, making this album interesting and fresh.
  32. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  33. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best Album Ever and Dont you dare give it a zero because you hate her and you want your idol to pave the way. It really shows that y'all are bitter and cannot accept talent and that's a very petty and sad thing for you. Anyway, keep safe anyone, STREAM FOLKLORE AND SPREAD HAPPINESS
  34. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is her best album lyrically and sonically. Great production, thanks to jack antonoff and aron dessner. This album has a very very deep meaning it also has extraordinary poetry and storytelling. Once again taylor swift has outdone herself. Album of the year
  35. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best thing came out of 2020! The stylings, the aesthetics, the vocals, everything is PERFECT!! *chefs kiss*
  36. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is a masterpiece lyrically and musically ...U can hate her but can't say the album isn't a good one...I see a lot of effort and her mature things ...Perfect Expand
  37. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Album of her. That’s because Swift has spent the past 15 years developing an internal world of melody and song structure so sui generis that her songs now belong more to her than to whatever sonic palette she’s working in at any given time. Take “Better Man,” the 2016 power ballad she wrote for country group Little Big Town, or “This is What You Came For,” the EDM hit she co-wrote for Rihanna that same year. Dressed up slightly differently, either song could have fit seamlessly on any of Swift’s last three albums — because at heart, neither of them is a country song or an EDM song, so much as they’re both Swift songs. Expand
  38. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    one of taylor swift's best albums and definitely one of the best albums this year. i enjoyed and related to every song in a personal level and i love taylor's power on always making her song so relatable for everyone. i loved the storyline that this album unfolded and taylor did an excellent job with every detail.
  39. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album that i've ever seen before
    just like a great old story book was buried in
    the dust but it was found by taylor
    love the folklore album forever
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  40. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has proved again that she's a musical genius. Switching from country to pop and now alternative. Her versatility amazes me.
  41. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it ! Taylor reinventing herself in the best and most vulnerable way. Cardigan is her best lead single. Expand
  42. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album just like all of her albums! She never disappoints you! Praise Taylor
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is always evolving and for the better. This album is beyond beautiful. She is breaking so many records and they are all well deserved. So much thought and hard work went into this timeless piece of art. Thank you Taylor for this gorgeous gift that will last an eternity.
  44. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album from the Queen of pop
    the music industry
    good lyrics.
    she did a great job
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  45. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums by far!!! I loved the slow tempo with the amazing lyrics..definitely one for the books
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring she is a crittics darling there are 1000 better artist out there that make better than this but the crittics are so snob and pretenders that they would worship all the stuffs that put out beyonce or Taylor just because they are supose to be prayse. Expand
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Expand
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Extraordinaria es la mente de Taylor, crear historias de amor y desamor juvenil, exponiendo el lado más vulnerable de un/una joven enamorada/o y a la vez demostrar que con el paso del tiempo ser tan maduro como para enfrentar cualquier mal que pudo ocasionarle en la relación. Simplemente es un álbum lleno de vulnerabilidad, con sus notas tan relajantes pero a la vez nostálgicas, lograExtraordinaria es la mente de Taylor, crear historias de amor y desamor juvenil, exponiendo el lado más vulnerable de un/una joven enamorada/o y a la vez demostrar que con el paso del tiempo ser tan maduro como para enfrentar cualquier mal que pudo ocasionarle en la relación. Simplemente es un álbum lleno de vulnerabilidad, con sus notas tan relajantes pero a la vez nostálgicas, logra enviarte a otro mundo y conocer los puntos de vista de cada uno en la relación, amor, desamor, engaño y despecho. Folklore es uno de los mejores álbumes del año, sino que el mejor. Expand
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album by Taylor swift she is just an amazing artist and her body of work is just outstanding
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is one of the best album taylor has written it is a lyrical genius and pleasing to the ear.
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lyrically her best yet! Album is so comforting and refreshing with all the chaos happening in the world right now.
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is amazing!
    i can't define it with words
    taylor is the greatest songwriter of our generation and biggest artist that debut in this Century, and you can't disagree! i can't explain how much i love this record and proud to it. each of tracks are lyrical masterpiece, who do it like her!!!
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really like this album,Taylor swift would ask the characters to tell their stories rather than tell their own stories to everyone. This change of narrative angle shows her superb level as the best and youngest lyricist in the world, which is an introspection and change, The first time i saw someone tell someone's story in their own music works in a complete and touching way ( inI really like this album,Taylor swift would ask the characters to tell their stories rather than tell their own stories to everyone. This change of narrative angle shows her superb level as the best and youngest lyricist in the world, which is an introspection and change, The first time i saw someone tell someone's story in their own music works in a complete and touching way ( in folklore, she made the story meaningful into a legend ). Taylor swift gives us too many surprises! Expand
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the the best album of 2020 with the extra-ordinary lyrics and storytelling & Taylor's best vocal delivery. Made in 3-4 months..... It's a masterpiece.
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    love so much taylor love so much taylor love so much taylor love so much taylor
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is amazing in every aspect.it makes a big success in billboard chart and gets a great metacritic marks.As far as I am concerned,Taylor Swift is the music industry.She is just so wonderful. Expand
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album this year!!!!No doubt!!! Expand
  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece, wbk! Adn taylor always serve us with beatifull lirycally. Hope se make exile as a single!
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A literal masterpiece. Wasn't much of a Taylor Swift fan before this album but I'm totally in awe of her songwriting. She is truly the greatest songwriter of this generation.
    I can't help but be absolutely mesmerized by the careful craftsmanship of every little detail in the songs with interwoven stories between different tracks. Each track feels like a mini movie in my hwad, and each listen makes you pay more attention to the different hidden meanings you may have missed in the first listen. She's the only artist that I know of, who has found that sweet spot between succesful commercialization as well as creating the rooms for discussion about her music. She pays attention to the experience that her fans have listening to her music. And that totally set her apart from the other artists who sometimes get so caught up in the charts and sales that they make their music absolutely un-enjoyable for their fans.
    And Taylor has somehow mastered both of those things. It is something she isn't praised for enough but it's about damn time we put some respect on her name that she deserves. And see her as the legend that she is. ❤️
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  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore deserves a rating of 10 because Taylor swift wrote the album and her albums are the best
  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of the year! A lyrical masterpiece that not only explores fictional narratives and stories but also a change of genre and style for Taylor Swift rarely seen in artists. An iconic album that isn't for Til Too it's for the Grammies! Expand
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album she has ever released! In this album, wd can see her Vocal improvement, songwriting skill and her emotional feelings. And I can't even describe anymore. This is my Album of the year! PERIODT!
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Once again Taylor Swift managed to excel herself lyrically and musically. A masterpiece by Miss Swift. Her best work she has ever done!
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy cats and swifties stop rating 0 for no apparent reason. Stop the fandom war pls.We gain nothing from war.
  66. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is what you called the Album Of the Year!!!! This album is such an incredible!!
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of 2020. she always bring something new to the table that and it's when you least expect it. she is still evolving as an artist but this maybe her best yet. her third peak era.
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece, this album is more on lyrics this is Taylor Swift one of the best album. Expand
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnificent album, I loved the story telling and the love triangle thing !! Expand
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a healing album for me. It definitely has no skip. It is beyond perfection!! Congrats Ms. Swift!
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album! Brilliant lyrics especially the lakes! Everyday you will have different favourite song from this album! Taylor Swift Artist of the Decade wbk
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album brought me a different feelings .
    The voice the rythem the iyric anything was satisfied I might see the old taylor love her so much she is totally a great song writer
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  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is Taylor Swift's best album. A lyrical masterpiece with perfect production. Deserves AOTY.
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a very extraordinary album with poetic lyrics that i have ever heard Taylor Swift deserves to get the album of the year from this album,
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum del año............ ........... ............ ........... ............ ........... ............ ........... ............ ........... ............ ........... ............ ........... ............ ...........
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is incredible .I have never ever seen like this before. It is so emotional especially August.
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This work of art is simply ethereal and otherworldly. Simply surprised by the turn Taylor takes but it turns out to be a nice one. Beautiful and soulful! This is the music made for aching hearts and troubled minds. Listen it, weep over it and love it to all eternity!
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor's evolution shocks, she is incredibly talented and this is her best album
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album. I can't stop listening to this album. Best album ever. My favorite songs is "my tear ricochet" and "seven".
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Taylor swift siempre trae la misma escena du música es repetitiva, no tiene inovación sinceramente
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, very cohesive, very different to every other of her previous albums yet with the essence of her unmatched songwriting. Really beautiful and peaceful. 10/10 deserved
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum más maduro de Taylor, sin duda un álbum que hacía falta. Taylor se adapta a todas nuestras necesidades, no me sorprende que este álbum sea ta profundo y muy ella, siempre buscando descubrir más facetas de ella misma en la música. Folklore es un disco que sin duda es el RED 2.0 pero más maduro. Me encanta desde siempre Taylor por siempre tomar riesgos y dar lo mejor de sí misma.El álbum más maduro de Taylor, sin duda un álbum que hacía falta. Taylor se adapta a todas nuestras necesidades, no me sorprende que este álbum sea ta profundo y muy ella, siempre buscando descubrir más facetas de ella misma en la música. Folklore es un disco que sin duda es el RED 2.0 pero más maduro. Me encanta desde siempre Taylor por siempre tomar riesgos y dar lo mejor de sí misma. Todos deberían darse la oportunidad de escuchar este álbum completo, porque siento que hay personas que lo infravaloran demasiado sin siquiera haberlo escuchado. Y todos los que hablan pestes de él y lo califican con 0, es porque odian a Taylor por que logra más que sus favoritos. Hay que ser más congruentes con las calificaciones, si Taylor es aclamada como artista es por algo, lamentablemente no todos los artistas obtienen el reconocimiento que merecen y Taylor no hace más que apoyar a tantos como se pueda. Sin duda la artista de la década Expand
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album portrays her maturity,, growth and overall creativity in another dimension. Most of all it showcase her amazing writing ability and once again proves that she’s the greatest song writer of our generation and this century.
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Damn it’s so gud for me abt this time
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Entrando un “nuevo camino” Taylor quiso darnos un álbum a lo Lana del Rey, pero resultó siendo aburrido y monótono. Me lleva a pensar ¿se apresuró al sacar su nuevo proyecto? ¿Algún día realmente va mejorar? ¿Tendrá algo nuevo que ofrecer a la cultura pop?. Buen intento, pero para ser la “Artista de la década pasada” metíamos un mejor trabajo... en sentido retrógrado ningún artista es bienEntrando un “nuevo camino” Taylor quiso darnos un álbum a lo Lana del Rey, pero resultó siendo aburrido y monótono. Me lleva a pensar ¿se apresuró al sacar su nuevo proyecto? ¿Algún día realmente va mejorar? ¿Tendrá algo nuevo que ofrecer a la cultura pop?. Buen intento, pero para ser la “Artista de la década pasada” metíamos un mejor trabajo... en sentido retrógrado ningún artista es bien recordado Expand
  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a complete masterpiece, it's perfect, this whole album is mazing.
    She clearly came to save us from this 2020.
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Creo que Taylor encontró el equilibrio en su carrera y nos entregó algo fuera de lo común en sus discos que sorprendió a todos con su increíble lírica e historias uwu
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    我敢说它是Taylor Swift目前最棒的专辑!!!!从The 1听到最后我用了一个星期时间,一边看着歌词一边享受音乐,我甚至可以在耳机里感受到霉的心情!
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Only 1 good song, other than that all songs are repetitive & just skips in general.
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    katycat here, time to support all women in the industry and not letting bad apples ruin it
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s sooo good, totally out of her comfort zone, so sensitive and meaningful, I really enjoyed Taylor Swift’s new masterpiece. Congrats taytay
  92. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum más maduro de Taylor, sin duda un álbum que hacía falta. Taylor se adapta a todas nuestras necesidades, no me sorprende que este álbum sea ta profundo y muy ella, siempre buscando descubrir más facetas de ella misma en la música. Folklore es un disco que sin duda es el RED 2.0 pero más maduro. Me encanta desde siempre Taylor por siempre tomar riesgos y dar lo mejor de sí misma.El álbum más maduro de Taylor, sin duda un álbum que hacía falta. Taylor se adapta a todas nuestras necesidades, no me sorprende que este álbum sea ta profundo y muy ella, siempre buscando descubrir más facetas de ella misma en la música. Folklore es un disco que sin duda es el RED 2.0 pero más maduro. Me encanta desde siempre Taylor por siempre tomar riesgos y dar lo mejor de sí misma. Todos deberían darse la oportunidad de escuchar este álbum completo, porque siento que hay personas que lo infravaloran demasiado sin siquiera haberlo escuchado. Y todos los que hablan pestes de él y lo califican con 0, es porque odian a Taylor por que logra más que sus favoritos. Hay que ser más congruentes con las calificaciones, si Taylor es aclamada como artista es por algo, lamentablemente no todos los artistas obtienen el reconocimiento que merecen y Taylor no hace más que apoyar a tantos como se pueda. Sin duda la artista de la década Expand
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album so emazing. I really like this album by the melody and the soul of the album. Expand
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite album in 2020. It gave me new hope in a disaster-like year. Folk music took away my pain. I like stories. The lyrics in this album agree with a good book. Take me into a fairyland like a book. Emotions are flooded in the lyrics and melody, making me hurt and touched for the song. A perfect work
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    EXCELENTE TRABAJO DE LA ARTISTA DE LA DÉCADA. Los sonidos en este álbum son los mejores del 2020.
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is incredible . I really enjoy this, it give me somthing smooth, soft after long time she sang a lot pop songs ,she changes gener again. she always give us wonderful lyrics. I can't stop imaging about story in each songs, and put them together
  97. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is def in my top 3 taylor albums!! absolutely euphoric and is sonically perfect
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is unexpected that she gave us this kind of masterpiece when we expected what she can dig in the pop music
  99. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best sound ever. Taylor Swift has all the powerful to make any story a really nice and awesome song. She’s one of the very important singers of this century.
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a good album with relatable lyrics. Sensational Instrumentals and productions. Great sounds. Expand
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.