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. lanaangelia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album from Taylor Swift is blessing my ears. I love this album, every track. All the beautiful words, wonderful melody, you guys should try this if you keen on alternative music.
  2. valeriaandreasr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente, este es uno de sus mejores álbumes. Amo su excelente trabajo como compositora, las historias que nos cuenta son de lo mejor que pudo pasar este 2020
  3. Davidgbm1309
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arttttttttt I love itttt, the best record, beautiful, it catches you and you don't come out again
  4. linhgxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Amazing and unique lyricism, can't stop listening to this masterpiece ever since!
  5. Urvijarajvanshi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
  6. xiasu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very good, I love Taylor, this is one of her best albums! ! ! I love you Tyler, please keep it red, I love you
  7. Nubiap
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    OMG!!! Taylor Swift just made a perfect record, the lyrics is really personal
  8. alondravargas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    its literally a masterpiece, such deep and more mature lyrics, i loved the album as soon as i heard it for the first time, i can confirm that exile is her best collaboration, 10/10, i love you taylor!!
  9. Urvija
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  10. Andriann
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i love this album so much, everything in this album is so perfect, especially illicit affairs and august
  11. JanyraCuti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arte como Taylor nos tiene acostumbrado a darnos. Se siente cálido como estar escuchándolo con tu Cardigan. Es innovador y ella siempre nos termina sorprendiendo en cada género musical que nos da.
  12. taylordwayne
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love this album. Folklore is really coming for Album of the Year at the Grammy's
  13. Katrina2520
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love love love this album! Its a lyrical masterpiece. Taylor’s best work till now. She keeps outdoing herself!!
  14. Chianti0821
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
  15. Stephybelt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums about storytelling. Swift it’s the best writer in music industry these days.
  16. MartinHiils
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love you Taylor
    From Katycats
    Don't let some villains succeed and affect the good relationship between fans and the singer himself
  17. Ariana_Robles
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Hermoso álbum, Taylor Swift hizo un trabajo expectacular en su octavo álbum de estudio
  18. rami13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s an amazing album. Its songs are all master pieces. Cada canción es arte que te transporta a pensar cómo Taylor Swift nos hace sentir.… Expand
  19. Mnam
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  20. Parsit
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    At first, being a pop person I thought this album was so so and it’s not my type of songs. Then this album grew on me. The songs are so chill and relaxed!
  21. Elizaaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year love it it was amazing each song had something to offer I’ve listened to this album over and over again and can’t get enough all her albums r amazing and I’m so glad people know Kanye was lying and people like her again
  22. mayteng
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Haven't heard it yet? What the hell are you waiting for ? I wasn't her fans but Yuh folklore was something else. Arianators here
  23. Diegoornelass
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album more than I love myself, the lyrics of every track is so good. Taylor knows how to do it
  24. odeiokatyperry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    hinooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.................
  25. delwynnguyen
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a great album, believe me. i'm only 14 years old and just like pop music but listening to folklore oh my god, I changed my opinion. an album containing both sadness and a little joy. it perfectly matches my mood right now.
  26. caitlynsavannah
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I have no words to express how beautiful this album is. Very haunting, raw, and unreal. A literal masterpiece.
  27. Notharold13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM I'VE EVER HEARD SKSKSKSK... I loved each song in heree ....... Taylor Swift has done it once again
  28. Torresswift89
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es lo mejor de lo mejor , es como un cuento , las canciones son historias quete atrapan al escucharlo . Una de las mejores evoluciones en el ámbito músical.cada canción representa un sentimiento. Es mágico triste y transmite paz a la vez . Perfecto para escuchar
  29. arkanayasi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a calm, relaxing and beautiful album. Somehow it'll take you to another dimension, the dimension of Taylor Swift's mastermind.
  30. AntonieMorello
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s lovely to see a women getting a new phase on her career career Taylor Swift proves that she is the entire music industry
  31. aungphyolwin
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    You make our stay home period perfect. Thank you for your masterpiece album. We love you.
  32. Kmlien
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Taylor Swift, and this album so interesting, Taylor's music saved My life. I really love this album.… Expand
  33. colemanffd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor best album and I have listened to it many, many times .She's the best.… Expand
  34. Anhquoc1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice love forverensksoaq snsjalqosbsNdnđnsnsjnaqkqoqozssjsjsjnanzbsbshasisocslslaBbzhs… Expand
  35. Thanhtransgsh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album I used to listen. Thank you so much Taylor. You help my life. Love… Expand
  36. iluvcarrotz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautifully crafted album Taylor Swift has ever made. She still proves that in this day and age, she is still the best songwriter of this generation. I could not remember the last time that I touched a dictionary. But Miss Swift made me swallow the whole dictionary just to understand her well done, metaphorically driven and very matured and inspiring lyrics. Folklore AlbumOne of the most beautifully crafted album Taylor Swift has ever made. She still proves that in this day and age, she is still the best songwriter of this generation. I could not remember the last time that I touched a dictionary. But Miss Swift made me swallow the whole dictionary just to understand her well done, metaphorically driven and very matured and inspiring lyrics. Folklore Album of the year me thinks. PERIODT… Expand
  37. flwacky
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful lyrics, romantic and new material from Taylor’s song! I love the way she write this album, it’s so creative and awesome. My tears ricochet, exile, august, betty, cardigan and the lakes are the songs I replayed so many times. This album was really make us have emotions about love.
  38. sebastiancamero
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Not just a music, but also a story. I love every single lyrics and lines in every track of this album and I'm happy that Dessner is the Co writer on this album.
  39. Jellycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i am a katycat and i think this album is really good but the fans of Taylor Swift should not be mislead by other artists' fans or some bad fans that giving this incredible album a low scores, saying that katycats are the people that giving this album low score and giving the average score lowered just ignore them we are all being together to stop those bad things and finally a littlei am a katycat and i think this album is really good but the fans of Taylor Swift should not be mislead by other artists' fans or some bad fans that giving this incredible album a low scores, saying that katycats are the people that giving this album low score and giving the average score lowered just ignore them we are all being together to stop those bad things and finally a little remainder stop giving low score to Katy's new album plz thx… Expand
  40. AntonSantos
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Decepção, se você acha que os trabalhos de Taulor Swift são inesquecíveis, esse com certeza é o mais esquecível de todos.
  41. winaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really really love this album. The songs are very emotional and I can relate to them so much. Top 3 Taylor's album wbk.
  42. Dulcecristal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ya dejen de pelearse entre fandoms, solo deberían concentrarse en su artista, amo este disco con todo el corazón
  43. DelicateLover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I honestly love this album so much, and it is by far my favorite album released in 2020. Taylor's songwriting and storytelling on this album is beyond beautiful, and the production and lyrics are to die for. I'm honestly Taylor Swift made an album like this because this really suits her and brings out her incredible songwriting. Honestly one of her best albums. 10/10
  44. Loilax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love this Album, surprise albums are the best. I hope this album will do wonders for Grammys this year because it has Album Of The Year material to it. If you are a fan of reputation, this album might not be for you but Alternative fans or if you’re not a pop mainstream listener, this is the album for you. So proud of you, Taylor!
  45. KatyFM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredibly deep, moving album. With a perfect blend of moodiness, mystery and musical magic. Gives great seasonal transition vibes it feels like a hazy summer fading into a crisp fall. This album is special.
  46. sickpeo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore is a masterpiece, eaxh song in this album is a masterpiece. exile, the 1, my tears ricochet is my favorite. i cry when i play my tears ricochet.
  47. AlissonPam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore es sin duda la prueba de que Taylor puede con cualquier género. Este álbum es perfecto.
  48. hailongdadats13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    可以说是泰勒斯威夫特最好的专辑了，制作精良，词曲优美，exile和cardigan简直绝了！！听过这张专辑再来评分好吗？恶意刷分的阉人我看你妈赢很大
  49. Joseph_1803
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it's the best of this year, I love Taylor Swift, she is the best.… Expand
  50. Liney
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arte Es un álbum magnífico, la música y su voz combinan tan perfecto, hace que tengas una tranquilidad y paz al escucharlo
  51. Torresnat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente!!! El mejor trabajo de Taylor, no hay nada como la cancion de August!
  52. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Everyone keeps saying her best album ever, which it's by far...not. But it is beautiful, lyrical and very well put together for the time it was created in and I applaud her for doing something new. There are a few songs I just find awkward sounding. There are also some stunning songs like cardigan, invisible string and exile. Overall I just like her pop sounds better, this album isEveryone keeps saying her best album ever, which it's by far...not. But it is beautiful, lyrical and very well put together for the time it was created in and I applaud her for doing something new. There are a few songs I just find awkward sounding. There are also some stunning songs like cardigan, invisible string and exile. Overall I just like her pop sounds better, this album is kind of sad. But lyrically, great work and perfect for the state of the worlds… Expand
  53. arvinnnndaleee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is so good. Her writing skills really proves that she can prove anyone that she is a Global Superstar.
  54. Jonathancito
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    El album más aburrido que he escuchado en lo que va del 2020, es monótono, no tiene nada de nuevo e innovador.
    Solo quiere dinero con sus 1989 versiones, debe estar desesperada.
  55. PapalOte
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum en el cual Taylor alcanza lo más profundo de tus sentimientos te hace sonreír, llorar e incluso llevarte en un sueño con una historia única. Es simplemente excepcional.… Expand
  56. Echommm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    全专很耐听 说实话，那些追求洗脑神曲，大热神单，嗨歌的，你们可以放弃了，这张专辑整专的情绪起伏都很平和安静，很有艺术感，就像专辑名一样，民俗故事，就像是喃喃述说着睡前故事，浮躁的心不适合这张专辑，you need to calm down
  57. Rudro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Taylor did her best in this album I think. Like other albums this album is lyrically one of the Best album of her. Her vocal was incredible. The best think is that, the story this album told is awesome. Like I'm watching a movie in music. ❤
  58. 2823116373
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is arguably Taylor swift's best album. Even better than red. There are no very brainwashing songs. But the lyrics touched people's hearts. Taylor swift showed us her extraordinary musical talent in this album… Expand
  59. musienthusiast
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. This just further solidifies her stance as the songwriter of her generation. She doesn't get into trends and sketchy means to let her voice be heard. A total package. Not your typical 'vocalist' or 'performer' but she is the total definition of an artist. She makes ger own craft and is the one who voices her art. Love this project sm.
  60. vinoj_moh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely perfect!!! Album of the decade. Now she’s got that “indie record that’s much cooler than mine”
  61. Torresilla
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Su mejor album, increiblemente hermoso, agradable, líricamente, simplemente wow!
  62. Pv997996
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece. I can't wait for her Loverfest and folklore world tour.
  63. Lindsaycarr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album !!! Best release of 2020 for definite. Hard to believe it was written and recorded in 3 months
  64. Sanvane
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst of 2020 a boring and monotonous album already withdraw from tayjoroba music

    Taylocal
    TayUSA    … Expand
  65. Alialcrew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes, tiene de las mejores canciones de su carrera como exile, seven y mad woman que demuestran lo madura que se ha vuelto la musica de Taylor y nos muestra su faceta más seria.
  66. Ivhanoivan
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Boring boring boring what the **** is this full of filler boring boring boring
  67. Swaggy00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best Taylor Swift’s album yet. Such an incredible album. Loved it so much! ❤️
  68. meckett
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best album I’ve heard in a long time, one of her best pieces of work. She’s an incredible songwriter and storyteller, and this album showcases that beautifully.
  69. Swiftie_89
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    omgggg what an album. best album I've ever listened to. I have so much love for it and it means so much to me and I can't even put it into words. just go listen to it.
  70. amandauWu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Extremely good album and well written by the artist. There is nothing more to be done to make this a good album, as it already is.
  71. tttccc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i like it.
    Because of this album, I was able to get through a difficult time.
  72. folkswhore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It makes you feel nostalgic for a love you’ve never even had and felt. One of my all-time favourites.
  73. ZyronSergio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songwriting on this album is phenomenal. Truly, one of the best albums produced by an artist.… Expand
  74. ngcamtuu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I never knew I needed this album so much in my life! Taylor has done a amazing job like she always did.
  75. haikalsaidd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    from country to pop, then to alt/indie. one of taylor’s best discography’s.
  76. Atsttvts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift again proved her beautiful songwriting talent with this album. Her songs in folklore have many layers of meaning. My favorites are the 1, exile, betty, hoax.
  77. SophieSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, Folklore is the best album Taylor has ever released. Girl good job.
  78. Yyjjgd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    beautiful masterpiece ❤️ I love every single second of it ✨ it's a lyrical heaven that shouldn't be downplayed
  79. Jos13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cuando crees que Taylor no puede hacerlo mejor que antes, ella lo hace tres veces mejor de lo ya mejor. folklore es prueba de ello.
  80. Amy24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, innovative. Queen got her throne back with the best lyrics of her career
  81. ZongZii
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she is Gorgeous stop the war. This album is the album of the year.Future Grammy winner
  82. blankspaczx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a loirinha serviu muito amo, coesão aclamação tudo de bom. De longe um dos melhores trabalhos dela
  83. RiyaSingh13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you Taylor for a wonderful album. Every song is like a great work of art, like a poetry. The production is insanely beautiful
  84. Blink17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift es la industria musical, la manera en la que escribe y te cuenta las historias es lo mejor de folklore.
  85. Kordell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    There is no fxxking doubt that “folklore” by Taylor Swift is the album of 2020, even one of the best albums in 21 century. This talented artist is always searching for something new to surprise the world. She taught the whole global music industry that in the time of terrible uncertainty, the best way to creat the best artwork is finding the true peace&love in life.
  86. jairosalas
    Aug 28, 2020
    3
    I just can’t appreciate the real purpose by the artist to do an alternative album so fast.
  87. Yingruq123sed
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop underscoring please. Folklore is an excellent album. It deserves to be treated well… Expand
  88. PrismaticDalton
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is not my absolutely favorite of Taylor Swift's, but it is a very homey record that brings you back to the Taylor Swift when she was introduced to us all, which helps bring up the overall score I am giving this album. There's something very welcoming and down to earth about the story that's told through the songs.
  89. Singgih
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'm sorry but I will review this album with Bahasa Indonesia, which is my first language. Jadi, aku yakin dan percaya bahwa album ini adalah album terbaik dari Taylor. Just look at the lyrics, the stories, the musics, the productions. Semuanya menjadi paduan yang sangat cocok, tidak ada yang berlebihan, tidak juga kurang. What a perfect album
  90. MattheusPassos
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    É o álbum mais fraco de Taylor Swift, eu amo ela e seus álbuns anteriores, mas esse é realmente esquecível.
  91. folklorethe1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album so much. A masterpiece! I love the calm and somber fairy tale vibes.
  92. Isabel2501
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The álbum is so good and we didn't expected. Taylor always give us the best of her.
  93. Fernxnda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Creo que es de las mejores cosas que nos pudo pasar en un año tan extraño como este; pistas tranquilas, relajantes y llenas de sentimientos, no sabía que necesitaba este álbum hasta que lo escuché.
  94. anzimzalabim
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This whole album is such a pure mental cure for us!! With the powerful voice of a madwoman, she can give us so many things not just the good listen by the facade but also the mentality.
  95. cyril789
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best taylor's album ever, as a lover stan but folklore is better, the music and lyrics is a masterpiece
  96. Wefoundtaylor13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AMAZING album! Songwriting at it's very best
  97. Belverlia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album was a magical & fantastic experience in quarantine. Love the way she told all the fiction story. Especially, "my tears ricochet" my most favorite track of the album, reference her drama with her old record label BMR, it gently gives us a vulnerable & hurtful feeling!
  98. Pratini
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mature, Emocional and Gorgeous. The best álbum pra carter. Taylorp ositively surprised us.
  99. Sofia1989m
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estr álbum es lo más uno de los mejores trabajos de diosaylor lo amo arte como todos sus álbumes.
    STREAM
  100. 142days
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much, I can't say anything more you know, and I love Taylor's music moreee
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
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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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