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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  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Musizcritic
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Great album but extremely overhyped. Not the invention of the alternative pop genre. The songs are good and the album overall is cohesive but I found it to be lacking variety. Some songs felt familiar to others and lyrics are too cryptic sometimes. Overall an enjoyable experience nonetheless.
  2. Skyller2801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020. The lyrics are masterpieces. The story-telling is captivating. And the music is so charming and peaceful. It’s like a lullaby which ease your soul and warm your feelings in the coldest days.
  3. James2002
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum confortante, Swift logra permanecer en el juego con un álbum que alcanza su mayor punto de perfección lírica, de madurez emocional y entrelazar historias para asociarlo con un concepto hogareño. Hay algunas canciones que se sobresalen por la calidad de producción o desempeño vocal, aunque es bastante equilibrado.
  4. NyanLynn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Although Some artists of toxic fans hate this, Everyone knows that Folklore is the best album of 2020 Go tell ur artist to do like this haha Swiftie don't care about urs
    Cuz We already won
  5. longnosee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a perfect album! Hope you rate this album 10 points.
    Mong mấy bạn fan Katy Perry đừng vote 0 điểm. Plsssss!
  6. Tsdelicate
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pra mim escutar esse álbum é respirar ar puro ele é muito refrescante, minhas faixas favoritas são seven, peace e hoax.
  7. Yenhawn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love this album so much. She serves quality! I really think that this will be my favorite album by anyone so far.
  8. tracyy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a fantastic album of all time. It's unbelievably hard to find a such a quiet album stand out among those pop songs with strong rhythms. Folklore makes my summer better.
  9. angelees
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Sin duda es el mejor trabajo de Taylor hasta ahora, absolutamente todas las canciones son buenas y conmovedoras
  10. Xuyenchee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The most incredible album i have ever seen before. Thank God Swift! I found peace and quiet!
  11. FernandoAglr
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    El disco es muy aburrido, realmente me hubiera gustado otro tipo de melodías, pero bueno. Aburrido y repetitivo.
  12. Narvadan
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Terrible álbum, más de lo mismo. Es un álbum que siempre es más de los mismo.
  13. AriaZ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Talking about “#folklore”
    *This is my first time writing a comment for an album, so I’m just taking my personal perspective. It may be different from your opinion, so don’t take it serious
  14. Carlos_dleon1
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album no tiene nada innovador y si, tiene apoyo porque su fandom es grande, es una mezcla de sus trabajos anteriores pero sinceramente no me gusta.… Expand
  15. Heimhtet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece album of all time !!!!
    I love Taylor Swift
    She always write the meaningful lyrics!!    … Expand
  16. cornelann
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    indeed, her best album and also you should give it a try to listen. as you listen onto this album, you would know that she gave her heart doing this masterpiece.
  17. Kangkana
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I never knew i needed an Indie album from Taylor untill i listened to folklore. It's a masterpiece in true sense
  18. Lilysjoberg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, spectacular, show stopping, never done before, brilliant. Folklore for AOTD Grammys 2021
  19. taymier
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what a marvelous artwork，this album is full of Taylors emotion and epiphany about her life… Expand
  20. hoax_folklorets
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Stop the fandom war pls. they are both 10/10 albums and we shouldn't rate them unfairly because of a war.
  21. Diegosresendez
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Jamás se reinventa, sus canciones siempre seran lo mismo, como lana del rey, me empieza a aburrir y hablo por muchos!!!
  22. Hec09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es un álbum extraordinario, Taylor nos lleva a a un viaje narrando las historias de personas de un pasado-presente.
    Taylor sin duda alguna muestra nuevamente porque es es una de las mejores artistas de nuestros tiempos.
    No por nada la llaman Titan del Pop
  23. OfoSomto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has so much. Lyrical strength and overall melody are very strong. I must commend Swift's songwriting.
  24. DaisyTay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly I was totally suprised by this album because its release is quite unexpected. And even though I know Taylor has always been a good storyteller but I was still impressed by her poetic lyrics which makes feel like "Folklore" is not just a beautiful album but also like a short and exquisite novel. And I like its arrangements and production. The whole album just softened me theseHonestly I was totally suprised by this album because its release is quite unexpected. And even though I know Taylor has always been a good storyteller but I was still impressed by her poetic lyrics which makes feel like "Folklore" is not just a beautiful album but also like a short and exquisite novel. And I like its arrangements and production. The whole album just softened me these days in quarantine.… Expand
  25. lucienxxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  26. Charlottew1112
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is really incredible to see Taylor exploring brand new styles of music. folklore is very different from what she has done before, but still got the typical Taylor Swift vibes---the exquisite emotions in the lyrics. This album in general is just really heart touching, and incredibly suited to live during the covid-19 epidemic. Definitely one of the best albums of 2020.
  27. ChromaLady
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her…I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her… Expand… Expand
  28. bobabrownmilk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is such a masterpiece, and it shows how incredible Taylor Swift's songwriting is. i've been listening to this everyday ever since it came out. this album is such a beauty❤
  29. namlee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor's best album goes to..... folklore. I really like this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time.
  30. AnthonyTammayo
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Más pop comercial de Taylor sin sentido. Esperemos que se busque otro novio para que saque otro disco de despecho.
  31. THNremark4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a wonderful experiment when i listen to this album. Not like ‘Lover’, ‘Folklore’ contains everything i expected when she first surprisingly introduced this to the public. The album make me remembering ‘Red’, which was her most successful album in the past. She got what she want in the music industry so ‘Folklore’ remark that she grow a lot.
  32. liuliehao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album … Expand
  33. Heinthaw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful and softest album i ever seen
    The songs the lyrics all of them are very great If yo haven't listen yet just listen it
  34. heyalxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible album, I have to say!!! It’s beautiful, nostalgic, sad and sorrow. It’s not only music but about the beauty of lyrics, the beauty of stories!
  35. Swiftie7878
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing just pure art , the lyrics are the pefect mix of joy and sadness this pandemic times need
  36. Kmcdan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing surprise album. Very relaxing to listen to. Last great American dynasty is my favorite
  37. prxgyaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I loved this album so much. Hands down, one of the best Taylor Swift album. A lyrical masterpiece. A must hear.
  38. Ryandb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album by Taylor swift.She keeps on reinventing new things and works very hard in every album,which is cool.This album is a master piece.… Expand
  39. Ysmbo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful album..tells usvso much about Taylor's amazing songwriting ability . The way she delivers stories is extraordinary
  40. lynnkalee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love Taylor and Taylor’s music that’s all...................................
  41. Byjoaco23
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An experience. So powerful. So glam. Classy. Taylor is one of the best songwriters of all time and it shows it.
  42. Justferplease
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is a GENIUS, feels very deep, magical, nostalgic, she deliver hope in hopless times.
  43. Ashrep
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very cohesive and very different and very good approach towards many topics. Love the sound of it. My fav is illicit affairs.
  44. swiftieforever
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s one of the best album lyrically of Taylor, she uses her talent to help people in this depressing time.
  45. LuceroPerry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un excelente álbum que Miss Swift trajo, sin miedo al cambio de género, con líricas super poderosas que impactan en esta pandemia.
  46. TrMeinh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a story that very old but so new too, it Swift's first time with the alternative music genre and well, she did it so fcking amazingly.
  47. arigrandefans
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her…I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her… Expand… Expand
  48. Kevin12138
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. It's Taylor Swift's best album. August is my favourite song in this album!!!!
  49. Yoongiswife
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lyrical genius strikes again. This is the only thing I've been playing since its release.
  50. Belemcano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor never disappoints and she always try and experiment with new sounds and great acoustic and lyrics, definitely one of the best albums of all times
  51. NickRoy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the best lyrical & musical masterpieces in recent years. It's the best Taylor Swift album for me. I love every song especially My Tears Richochet, Seven, August & Epiphany. Loved it.
  52. justinlee-13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Oh my god this album is great, it is a culture reset and I definitely love it and I want it!!!!
  53. DeyraBorunda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, beautiful lyrics, amazing production. Taylor Swift it's an amazing songwriter.
  54. KoNaing
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. And I really love it. The whole album is amazing and iconic. I hope she will win Album of the Year again with this album. She deserves it ❤️
  55. Josecanche
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    without a doubt the best Taylor Swift album, so intimate, with lyrics so different from what she had done
  56. Sreegita
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best Album, it is a lyrical masterpiece, it gives peace and relaxing vibes.
  57. demskehdoodles
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album was a product of being stuck in quarantine, and it explicitly details what emotions one may feel. The somber feel is a perfect fit for what is happening right now. The album all in all is a great masterpiece.
  58. adwinGreg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album Taylor ever released. Its sad slow songs make it perfect for a rainy season. The lyrics are phenomenal showing Taylor's ability to write poetic songs.
  59. Karenisg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es maravilloso!!!! Lo amo es mi artista favorita. Te amo Taylor Swift. Cada letra de este álbum fue escrita con talento y entrega, de una mujer que cada día se supera a sí misma.… Expand
  60. CristianBravo
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Me parece un album aburrido. Me gusta el género alternativo pero creo que este album no destaca en absoluto la voz de taylor y los instrumentales me parecen lentos y sin personalidad.
  61. miguel2002cl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    lyrically gorgeous, everything fits, melodies and vocal on point, ms swift really stepped her game up overall, album of the year definitely
  62. Alfredopemo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album gives you vibes of tranquility and intrigue as it takes you into their wonderful stories and gives you to know the circumstances of the characters that Taylor tells you, it is very deep and makes you want to be in a rainy forest and think that you belong to the characters that she narrates to you, discover all the emotions that she provokes, that is what the artist of the decadeThe album gives you vibes of tranquility and intrigue as it takes you into their wonderful stories and gives you to know the circumstances of the characters that Taylor tells you, it is very deep and makes you want to be in a rainy forest and think that you belong to the characters that she narrates to you, discover all the emotions that she provokes, that is what the artist of the decade can do at such a critical time for the world and her art is not comparable.… Expand
  63. Antoneez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, sound cohesive, amazing lyrics and beautiful vocals. Taylor Swift once again reinvented herself in a brand new fresh sound.
  64. Lena13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor with this album shows once again her talent as a songwriter, with songs that intertwine telling you a story.
  65. mahhtty
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I am a strong Taylor Swift fan and I adore this album. The lyrics are so genius and are honestly perfect. The vocals of this album are even better!
  66. Hoangtrongkhang
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This albums is the epitome of the Taylor Swift sound. Personally, I see this as Swift at best. Her vocals are soothing thus so fitting on the overall theme the album's trying to convey. Swift had been able to master control her voice. Her lyricism and how the poetry is delivered throughout the album is superb and consistent. TAYLOR SWIFT IS THE MUSIC INDISTRY. PERIOD
  67. shelbyk10
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album, it’s just so amazing and she’s so talented. it works perfectly with red
  68. Krish0211
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore was Taylor Swift's 8th studio album. Which exceeded all expectations. All you need to hear about this album is that it's very cohesive brilliantly written brilliantly produced and vocally stunning.
  69. hoax_guy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very good album. Changing a genre from pop to folk alternative and being a good album isn't that easy.
  70. daylightts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    awesome Taylor. You create a emotional album. This album and Lover are officially own yours. You deserve it. We all love you!
  71. mg13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor’s best album. very much like red but more mature. the perfect transition into her 30s.
  72. Liuzhiyuan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is perfect with a new kind of style that Taylor has never tried before but incredibly this is so calm and healing and peaceful just my fav album by Taylor so far… Expand
  73. thehonesty
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments herI really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her voice, which I think sounds great on this album. I used to be a massive fan of her in her country days then stopped listening, but this album completely immersed me from start to finish, and got me back into all of her previous music too. The fact that this was written and recorded in 3 months under quarantine makes it all the more impressive to me.… Expand
  74. celynswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of all time and its my favorite right now. Love love love love youuuuuu… Expand
  75. mangocheese
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ONE OF THE BEST TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUMS OF ALL TIME! SUCH A SWEET, EMOTIONAL AND SOFT TOUCH. Love it
  76. Gusip
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Awful, really awful, boring and no make sense any of these song, so boring,
  77. Angelsequeira1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALBUM OF THE YEAR❤️... a lot of feelings coming to my heart when I’m listening this album... when she start to tell us story’s... it’s just magical… Expand
  78. KPUL99
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Best of Taylor Swift!

    Cuando escuché Cardigan me quedé enamorada, sin duda es una joya que Taylor le está dando a sus fans
  79. markjohnuel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album! The lyrics are just heavenly. Taylor Swift is a lyrical genius and she definitely is one of the best artists of our time
  80. mingbaochan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A collection of 17 brandnew masterpieces. This is undoubtedly the most inspirational and aesthetic album ever by Taylor Swift.
  81. tri111
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    another nice try!!! taylor always give us a new version of her music. it is not like most of her songs before but I still feel her talent
  82. clementealmaraz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum con sonidos relajantes que se sienten en el oído como una melodía de hadas, sin duda alguna el mejor álbum de Swift.
  83. 2008Alan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor swift con esto demuestra lo gran artista y compositora que es y por que es que ah ganado un lugar en la industria.… Expand
  84. carlagarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album. This is exactly what i needed. It Makes me happy. I LOVE YOU TAYLOR
  85. fernanda49
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de este año, definitivamente Taylor supo encajar las letras y melodías y crear una tremenda obra de arte!!! Super recomendado!!
  86. tjtkahfi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    14 years after her career unfold, Taylor Swift gave us her best album ever. Folklore is a alt/folk album, the production is minimalistic, and Swift's vocal is the best she's ever been.
  87. Rizxxyeilish
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loooove this albun SM,coz its so calm and relaxin.
    i listen it everyday.
    my fav is the lakes    … Expand
  88. htet-lynn87
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far the best album that Ms Taylor Swift ever released. She switched the genre for second time but it never disappointed her fan. Whenever she switched the genre, it became her career peak. Folklore is the most honest one from Taylor and we never get tired of listening to it.
  89. Ivanaf
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album ever, melhor album, obra primaaa, AMOOOOOOO PERFEITOOOOOOOOOO ajahaja
  90. Jesusts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    10, This álbum deserve the best, Taylor Swift is the best Artist WW, I love every song in the album and every lyric, she is the best songwriter ever. I think she is the kindest person and the best artist ever, best songwriter, best producer I love and I really appreciate her job, because she is reinventing herself and She has proven that the genre she wants to be in will always succeed as10, This álbum deserve the best, Taylor Swift is the best Artist WW, I love every song in the album and every lyric, she is the best songwriter ever. I think she is the kindest person and the best artist ever, best songwriter, best producer I love and I really appreciate her job, because she is reinventing herself and She has proven that the genre she wants to be in will always succeed as an artist, she Is the best solo artist ever and nobody can change it.… Expand
  91. NguyenThanh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please dont rate 0 for folklore , this is a perfect album ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  92. Claudia13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, album of the year. amazing lyrics, amazing production, amazing sounds. taylor swift is the best songwriter of this generation. .… Expand
  93. BeatEnergyGap28
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor takes her song writing to the next level as she takes us to storybook journey. Every track is a chapter and the entire album is a delight to listen to.
  94. Adanqueti
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Tiene buenas líricas pero le hace falta mejores ritmos, aun así Taylor es una gran artista.
  95. KirstyBissetSA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift once again proves that not only is she the best songwriter in history, but that her versatility as an artist is unparalleled.
  96. StephenKahn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mesmo depois de tantos anos de carreira, Taylor Swift sempre consegue se reinventar, e esse álbum é um dos mais coesos de sua carreira… Expand
  97. MonicaLemu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing! I love it, it's a Masterpiece!!! This album deserves all the opinions in 10.
  98. Ken13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A great masterpiece from our Artist of the decade!!!
    It makes Taylor Swift become the first artist to top billboard hot 100 and billboard hot 200 in the same week!!
  99. marianoooooooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    Aunque no es el mejor de Taylor no deja de ser arte, única y especial, la amamooos
  100. Crissxcruzz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpice, the best álbum of 2020, Taylor Swift is a great artist, Taylor Swift is the artist of the decade
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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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