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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  1. Positive: 15,823 out of 17537
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Bastian98
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Asqueroso álbum, no le bastó con robar el pop, y ahora quiere robar el indie, si tenías clases de música y hablaban de folklor te intereso? , a mi no, lo peor de lo peor
  2. jasminn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, easily my favourite thing Taylor's ever done and my pick for AOTY.
  3. athousandcuts13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Superb album! The critics say it all. It’s just so good and after a month it feels better than ever. I’m so proud of Taylor for always reinventing herself time and time again, she never disappoints.
  4. subash66
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. This is going to be her signature album for sure. The picture she paints with those songs!!!! so creative
  5. Nazmi_21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She truly found herself in a deepest beautiful meaning lyrics. Would die for Taylor ❤️
  6. Olivia7891
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore, though a run down version of tales by it's definition, leaves one with a personal mark. With 16 tracks we travel through time and different scenarios. The bonus track, the lakes leaves one with echoes of romantic tragedy. Made in quarantine, this album is the embodiment of truthfulne and art.
  7. Tranh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  8. Juita
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album very much. Calming my brain and have magic lyric. Just hear it.
  9. jennamsx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    yes. pure yes. her vocals are on point. it’s a smooth, beautiful sound. beautiful story telling.
  10. David9811
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amamos a los swifties Mala imagen la que dejó cierto fandom
    Estamos con ustedes los amamos un katy cat
  11. lveitrimswiftie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It explores Taylor Swift going through all these stories. They way she connects the stories through the different songs and how she is able to write these songs is amazing. Always impressed by her songwriting. Her best album since 1989 sonically and Red lyrically.
  12. Bisquite
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is so good!!!!! This album is a masterpiece. The lyrics!! Love it from the moon and to saturn!
  13. Loan
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Chatissimo..dormi na primeira faixa espero que ela acorde pra vida e faça algo que preste pra tentar ser memorável
  14. folklorereplov
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor’s best album and the best album released this year. definitely deserves aoty at the grammys.
  15. Aln2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte arte arte se cago en la amarilla destalentada de cagaty con todo y colgada de su embarazo… Expand
  16. franciscorios33
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un buen albúm para hacer la tarea tranquilamente, o pa estar acostado agusto.
  17. MichelleAlison
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album tuyệt nhất mà mình từng nghe!! Không thể tin được khi nghe tin Taylor thông báo sắp bước sang TS8!! Mình càng hào hứng và bất ngờ hơn khi cô ấy viết và hoàn thành nó chỉ trong mấy tháng ngắn ngủi … Expand
  18. Caitlink
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album! She is constantly outdoing herself and no one is doing it like Taylor
  19. Jehuneri13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un disco verdaderamente hermoso. Uno de sus mejores trabajos. Una vez más taylor demuestra su versatilidad… Expand
  20. tijcorto
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor reminding me why I fell inlove with her songwriting in the first place. Lyrical narration was hauntingly poetic, unlike her old works this was a glimpse of her maturity and growth.
  21. Jose-m
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum. Me encantó de principio a fin. Se merece más que un 10. No dejo de escucharlo
  22. Julmar
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    More of the same, I think it is time for evolution, for change, for advancement, for growth
  23. Spike_Zero
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Mágico. Nostálgico y precioso. Taylor mezcla perfectamente las escencias de sus álbumes pop y country. Dándonos la lírica detallada de Speak Now y Red. Con la madurez de una mujer que dejó mostrar en Reputation y Lover.
  24. Marij
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es increíble el talento de Taylor Swift, sin duda el mejor álbum de este año.
  25. Kaman13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folkkore is one of the best album of 2020. Is'nt just an album. it's a brand. it's history. it's a moment in history. it's a movement. it's a protest. it's a march. it's the revolution. it's the moment.… Expand
  26. JohsonWalter13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has shown us the ability of TAYLOR SWIFT as a singer and songwriter. One of the best work she ever had. The lakes Is an art; Mirrorball is a sad beautiful song; August is one of the greatest work from her.
  27. AnairamZevahc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely beautiful, the lyrics, the sound. I love the way Taylor writes stories, she's an artist. I can feel the emotions in every song. My favorite is My Tears Ricochet.
  28. Humada
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album kinda like her changing new genre for her, from the last pop album to alternative, folk, country and indie. It was beautiful and awesome album

    Slow paced music and emotionally seems fit and enjoyable listen in the middle of Covid19 pandemic
  29. enchanted011
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a absolutely amazing!! The stories that are told are told so well, not to mention the teenage love triangle. Definitely listen to folklore, it's so good!
  30. JoseFerGarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    A very warm, lovely, heartbreak, vulnerable album.

    The sounds are great, Taylor's voice is on point, and those lyrics are INCREDIBLE the last great American dynasty is my favorite song of this album, the story of Rebekah Harkness is incredible but heartbreaking, it's great that Taylor give us the opportunity to know more about this house and this woman, There are no words, there's    A very warm, lovely, heartbreak, vulnerable album.

    The sounds are great, Taylor's voice is on point, and those lyrics are INCREDIBLE

    the last great American dynasty is my favorite song of this album, the story of Rebekah Harkness is incredible but heartbreaking, it's great that Taylor give us the opportunity to know more about this house and this woman,

    There are no words, there's only one phrase: TAYLOR IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGWRITER OF THIS GENERATION    … Expand
  31. fellype13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An incredible and wonderful album, taylor put all tour feelings on It, its different and sweet
  32. Ngurah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is masterpiece. The lyrics, the productions, and everything really great! and the best work of taylor swift!
  33. SparksFly
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum of the year an you can't change my mind
    It's amazing to the beogginig to the end, it's incredible the fact that this album was realice in 3 months
  34. Xlvvm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, I loved it. My favorites are:

    My tears ricochet
    August
    The one
    Cardigan
  35. RickBRZ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeita em tudo que se propõe a fazer. Orgulho em ser fã desde a era Speak Now.
  36. ellasamuels
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Seu melhor álbum sem dúvida nenhuma e o mais coeso de sua carreira e com composições incríveis
  37. daryldixonxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    i love this album so much. a true masterpiece in her career and she did this on a pandemic wow
  38. Parijia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can give it a hundred rate, this is so good I love them all, Taylor your the best♥️
  39. Gabs285
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Con este album Taylor se sigue posicionando como una de las mejores artistas actualmente, dando arte en cada una de sus creaciones.
  40. oliviageib
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is poetry and art personified. A mature fairytale of romance, loss and self awareness. The Lakes (an album bonus track) approaches the subject of fame and escapism in a whimsical and raw way. Songs like My Tears Ricochet, Peace and Seven approach subjects like loss, betrayal, self esteem, anxiety and nostalgia. With lyrics only Swift could coin and haunting melodies - this albumFolklore is poetry and art personified. A mature fairytale of romance, loss and self awareness. The Lakes (an album bonus track) approaches the subject of fame and escapism in a whimsical and raw way. Songs like My Tears Ricochet, Peace and Seven approach subjects like loss, betrayal, self esteem, anxiety and nostalgia. With lyrics only Swift could coin and haunting melodies - this album is a story just waiting to be told.… Expand
  41. janicechia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so beautiful and calming and soothing. The way Taylor writes about love and heartbreak is so poetic. She is an absolute genius when it comes to songs like this. I know it's typically not her style but it's nice and refreshing to see a switch up.… Expand
  42. Jamstan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of Tay, she’s such a lyricist!!! The storytelling on her songs takes you to an incredible mood.
  43. Marcogr
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tay is love
  44. CassHay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I just love the music. I really like the alternative style and the lyrics are so well written.
  45. Alex7119
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The passion she conveys in her lyrics, she just gets better and better as each albums continues on
  46. Oswa_Neria
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Las letras son una joya, personales y bien cuidadas, pero los ritmos son iguales, no se distingue qué canción es cual, la voz de Taylor nada impresionante
  47. SwiftLife
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    Do anything with my music, just don’t make it boring. This is boring. The lyrics are poetic. The sound of the album is not my cup of tea, sorry.
  48. claramm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, flawless, never been done before, speechless. The other girlies wish they could be her
  49. Umarsaid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing body of work. The storytelling and lyricism of this album is her best, It paints you a clear image as you listening to the song and she potrays the emotion perfectly. The production is so great, and you can still bopping to several songs. I think everyone can relate to this album and i's a perfect autumn/winter album.… Expand
  50. MiguelAngelHuds
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album came out suddenly releasing as a single cardigan honestly Taylor has improved as an artist this could be one of his best albums
  51. perrysevolution
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    it’s good but there are better albums
    half of the album is GREAT but the other isn’t so compatible to my taste
  52. selena0420336
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing , best album ever . Taylor is music industry asi es . Folklore is art
  53. Tanogomez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este album es arte puro para tus oídos, Taylor lograr salirse de lo cotidiano dándonos un album sorpresa y totalmente diferente con musica tan potente y que te lleva a otro nivel Digno de una puntuación alta.
  54. Crisya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This sooo good love them all, I love listening to every song it is sweet and softly voice I can't stop listening to this music
  55. Aldren13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album is not just an album. But this is a life. Thank you so much Taylor. I love you so much.… Expand
  56. Salsapockbill24
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Not sure how or why this album has such great reviews. I found it incredibly boring and dull. I miss the pop Taylor with huge songs. This album could have been made by anyone.
  57. Jean0908090
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es lo mejor para un día lluvioso, tomando café y leyendo, amo escuchar este álbum
  58. valter14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor swift como sempre foi perspicaz, nos entregou essa obra de arte. sempre inovando seus estilos musicais.
  59. Nicki654
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore” songs fall into roughly two camps — excellent Swift-penned songs that are sturdy enough to bear the production, and others that end up obscured by mur… Expand
  60. Fer1984hh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katycats supporting this masterpieceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  61. 1989edu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift, nos sorprende una vez más, solo como ella puede hacerlo. Tal vez haya adoptado la serpiente a su favor, pero realmente cambia de piel y lo hace extremadamente bien. En su octavo álbum, le damos un giro de pop a folk/alternativo donde nos presenta la variedad de historias que se conectan entre sí. La especialidad de Swift de contar historias mediante canciones y melodías armoniosasSwift, nos sorprende una vez más, solo como ella puede hacerlo. Tal vez haya adoptado la serpiente a su favor, pero realmente cambia de piel y lo hace extremadamente bien. En su octavo álbum, le damos un giro de pop a folk/alternativo donde nos presenta la variedad de historias que se conectan entre sí. La especialidad de Swift de contar historias mediante canciones y melodías armoniosas que llegan a recorrer el alma y el corazón del que lo escucha. Taylor Swift nos dio un excelente trabajo que creo e imagino durante la cuarentena, acompañando los problemas presentes, y un poco de poesía traída a tus oídos mediante The Lakes. Acompáñanos a sumergirnos en este bosque encantador, donde encontraras muchas emociones, pero las disfrutaras en gran medida.… Expand
  62. Unloked
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este album es el mejor de ls carrera de swift, es simplemente muy bueno, sus sonidos indi/funk/ alternativo son geniales.
  63. Ellebasi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolutely incredible, mature album. Definitely unlike anything she’s ever done before, somehow Taylor manages to top herself with every new music release. Definitely would recommend this album to anyone!!
  64. denissemorales
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent album. It´s lyrically amazing and her voice sounds amazing. Her most mature album.
  65. wmoorer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    an amazing contribution to her legacy! it is incredible all around. shows off her songwriting talent and ability to do any genre
  66. zakarias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of all time ,the storytelling and the way the songs are cohesive is just magnificent, Taylor Swift have proven one again that she’s one of the greatest singers of all time
  67. Osvaldovite
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es super aburrido y monótono si quería escuchar lo mismo escucharía Lover. La letra de este álbum tal vez traiga consigo recuerdo de lo que era antes Taylor pero hasta ahí. No tiene nada nuevo las lyrics de Lover son mucho mejor, este nuevo álbum se queda corto si quiero algo alternativo mejor busco a Lana del Rey.… Expand
  68. fabianjire
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can’t speak about it, but... it’s amazing, beautiful, awesome. Go there and start to listen it.
  69. Vennessarena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is straight
  70. Erinm227
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful storytelling! Every song on this album is stunning. I think it will be a record that I will return to over and over again for the rest of my life.
  71. KariAvila
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Haters want to make the album look bad, but by far it is the best album of the year, the lyrics are pure art and the production is incredible, they wish their idols made music as good as Taylor
  72. jeromecortez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I THINK WE DONT HAVE TO ARGUE THAT THIS IS SUCH A BRILLIANT PIECE OF WORK THAT WAS JUST MADE IN A SPAN OF 3-4 MONTHS!!! TAYLOR'S POWER IS JUST TOO MUCH… Expand
  73. leonardozaum
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is a masterpierce. speechless to this incredible art made by an angel. also deserves a rate 100.
  74. gr13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far Taylor's best album. The lyrics are out of the world. It really showed her songwriting skills. Aaron and Jack did a fabulous job on the record
  75. Btzssousa
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Gostei bastante do novo álbum dela, mas não me surpreendeu tanto como os outros
  76. LittleSpoon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this record. And the music video that came out is great. This is not really my type but I really enjoyed it !


    Just want to end this stupid « war » against fanbase which feel so childish ! - A KatyCat who support every female artist in the industry who suffers from being compared while the time. Just enjoy the music.
  77. pedrovskie
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Completely boring. All the tracks definitely looked the same, I was not able to differ any of them except for Cardigan. Kinda incohesive either.… Expand
  78. brandylee13x
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is such a beautiful album with vivid imagery, beautiful storytelling, and amazing vocals
  79. daval
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor always surprised me, her songwriting skills are incredible, is an absolutely memorable album, the poetic, the narrative, i just love it, well done!
  80. isarimathea
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore é redefinição cultural, é o oxigênio que você respira, é um estilo de vida, uma razão pra respirar, uma fuga deste mundo cruel, é arte, o primeiro presente que você abre no natal, um abraço de um ente querido, tudo que você sempre quis e é o álbum do ano no grammy 2021
  81. Carloslcs
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Não entendo, pq o povo diz que isso mudou, é a mesma coisa sempre! Me poupe
  82. AngieRomm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Les dejamos un 10 por parte de las katycats, los queremos mucho swifties, este álbum es grandioso y esta artista también, iconica. Lamentamos que personas malas estén tratando de sabotear a dos reinas.
  83. Victrejo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's just extremely beautiful, there's no doubt this album is one of the best of her career
  84. lindzz21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love that she came out with a surprise album during all this mess. Definitely something you can listen to and relax. One of my favorite albums so far! On repeat!
  85. Manuel53983848
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Muy básico, no sabía que era para dormir, no me gusta para nada los sonidos son difinitivamente feo x
  86. Torugow
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Álbum muito desanimado, muito morto, não gostei, podia ter tido algumas músicas animadinhas
  87. abel131289
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    TAYLOR ES ARTE Y POR ENDE TODO LO QUE TAYLOR HAGA ES ARTE AMIGOS, MI CANCION FAV ES THE 1
  88. Mrat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a brilliantly written and produced masterpiece by Taylor Swift, which showcase her true songwriting capabability. It cantains songs with perfect storytelling, calming melodies and reflects the current state of the world. It is the next level album, even to Taylor Swift's standard, and a perfect addition to her already impressive discography.
  89. kljx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A magical album that takes you through a story as you listen to it full. The album truly shows how great of a song writer Taylor Swift really is and I’m excited to know what else she’s capable of doing.
  90. Oscarl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Buen álbum, buen concepto , buenas letras , algunas canciones me hicieron recordar a sus comienzos de Taylor
  91. Hello_stevan96
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    FOLKLORE isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.
  92. itskarlnotcarl3
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, iconic, beautiful, one of a kind, Never been done before, truly breathtaking. Her best body of work so far.
  93. mynameisyours
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    this is what we need now,thank you Taylor aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  94. Smilemugrero
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Pasando la mismísima folklore urge retiro para esta local que siempre saca lo mismo
  95. 1Dontsave
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor successful and talented, she always shows us every time she releases a new album that she will reap great successes, and this time it is not the exception that there are many envies.
  96. iamkenaguilar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this surprise album was actually the best thing that happened by far, with it’s very smooth and relaxing vibes! it’s like beinging back her old self when she first started, super siper love it!
  97. Ekconrad
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The lyricisms is A+. Once again Taylor killed it. My favorite song is my tears ricochet. You can listen to these songs and find different meanings every time you listen
  98. Cuacuaco
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is Taylor's best work to date, My tears ricochet, this is me trying, august and the lakes are the best tracks of the album. It is so inspiring, poethic and true. This is the kind of lyricism we need nowadays.
  99. Alexvvv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum genial, cada canción que escucho me hace amar cada vez más Taylor
    . . Las letras son tan hermosas ... xo    … Expand
  100. Valareval
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums I've ever heard, it exceeded my expectations I hope you can hear it, Taylor is one of the best artists out there, I really love her… Expand
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#13 Best 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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