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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  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. taylorbowling
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely astonishing. Taylor has, once again, truly outdone herself. Not only has she taken the initiative to put her heart on the line again, but she’s done so with lyrically impressive poetry
  2. pastelrvbbons
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, inspiring, extraordinary. Taylor is always trying something new and they always succeed, this time is nothing different. She shows her talent when she comes out with a surprise album with little promo and continue to do good number wise, what really took the cake for me was the love triangle with August, Cardigan, and Betty. I’ve only seen such great storytelling in a few otherIncredible, inspiring, extraordinary. Taylor is always trying something new and they always succeed, this time is nothing different. She shows her talent when she comes out with a surprise album with little promo and continue to do good number wise, what really took the cake for me was the love triangle with August, Cardigan, and Betty. I’ve only seen such great storytelling in a few other artist, she truly is Artist of the Decade.… Expand
  3. lovenlight1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is dropped on my birthday which is so special to me. Taylor once again proved that she can write songs with deep lyrics. Kudos!
  4. 1claire2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    career topping masterpiece. august, invisible string, peace...each song better than the one before it. she had curated a Vibe and what a vibe!!! please taylor play them live
  5. AmberSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year in GRAMMYS!!! The lyrics is
  6. ThallesCor
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum chato e pouco empolgante. Musicalmente você não consegue ouvir mais de 1 vez.… Expand
  7. JoseGdl
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad no me agrado en lo más mínimo, mejor hubiese sido otra cosa eso no es nada bueno… Expand
  8. ootw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift outdid herself with this album, showing us her versatility and how she can do whatever she wants by changing genres for the second time in her successful career. The lyrics are true poetry that connect all the songs together making the album feel like a full story in which each song is a chapters of the story or the different perspectives of the characters. The production isTaylor Swift outdid herself with this album, showing us her versatility and how she can do whatever she wants by changing genres for the second time in her successful career. The lyrics are true poetry that connect all the songs together making the album feel like a full story in which each song is a chapters of the story or the different perspectives of the characters. The production is amazingly done by her usual collaborator Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner of The National and Swift herself. Definitely this surprise self owned album is a masterpiece and the piece that was missing in Taylor's discography.… Expand
  9. Silvina_Teary
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All the songs are so beautiful, a wonderful album by Taylor, maybe the best!! ❤️
  10. crakclol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, Taylor shows us his great talent, really every time he releases a great album, his way of composing his songs and your beautiful and memorable voice entertains us.
  11. irisismail
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I cant stop listening to it. Folklore is awesome! I cried listening to #exile #mytearsricochet #epiphany n absolutely lovessss #thelakes
  12. ChromaticaLady
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift explodes the expectations of anyone preparing to call her music "diaristic," writing songs from different perspectives while putting her already-detailed work under a microscope. ... A content smile of an album on which one of the world's biggest pop stars, charts be damned, forges her own path and dares listeners to come along for the ride.
  13. Byrontono
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor ha logrado sorprender nuevamente a sus fans y no fans, convirtiéndose exitosa en el género alternativo con este disco que no le sobra ninguna canción del tracklist… Expand
  14. Wqqqp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album shows Taylor’s maturity as a songwriter and demonstrates her ability to write beautiful lyrics that resonate with all of us. Perfect album!
  15. reputayshun
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album just proves how versatile and a great artist/musician Taylor is. She is the music industry.
  16. folklover13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ai meu deus eh a patroa!!!!! aoty sem dúvidas, o maior da carreira de longe
  17. eloiza
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I dont know why but I didn't like this album, sorry taylor and swifties, maybe the next
  18. popanalyst51
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Bad. Boring. Bland. Another Taylor Swift album that will be hyped for face value.
  19. Abdelhadi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year, Expected From The Artist Of The Decade, I Adore You Taylor!
  20. Heber34
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores junto smile y chromatica, apoyemos a las divas pop!!!
  21. Essar
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    Algunas canciones no me convencen, el álbum muy plano, pero bueno el sigue líder si es bueno
  22. eliezerpreciado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect lyrics, amazing sound and an incredible storytelling. artist of the decade things, periodt… Expand
  23. Alexisandrey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is Taylor's most powerful album. It is simply a work of art that deserves all the applause
  24. Fred_24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore by Taylor Swift is an excellent album that came just when we needed it. This record shows us a very sensitive side of Swift because, although it does not have its own experiences as such, it is based on different stories of love and heartbreaking to give us a very well developed album in terms of message. Regarding the musical aspect, Taylor goes back in part to its originsFolklore by Taylor Swift is an excellent album that came just when we needed it. This record shows us a very sensitive side of Swift because, although it does not have its own experiences as such, it is based on different stories of love and heartbreaking to give us a very well developed album in terms of message. Regarding the musical aspect, Taylor goes back in part to its origins because although most songs belong to the alternative genre, the slow, folk and romantic sound that this gem gives us takes us back to the Taylor that was just beginning in the music industry. some songs within her repertoire that she has given us over the years. This album, without a doubt, delivers everything from Taylor lyrically and spiritually.… Expand
  25. AsierSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album will be remember as one of Taylor’s best albums ever. Her mastermind really steps forward with the lyrics on this album and the production is simply perfect. 10/10
  26. DanteCaMa
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Demasiado aburrido y monótono. No vale realmente el tiempo invertido en escucharlo.
  27. Sarahcarolinacc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album yet, lyricly it's one of the best, not only from Taylor Swift, in general she delivered songs so complex yet so relatable to the public, i loved every single song. Please don't rate low just because you support other artist! We don't need more hate in the world but only support each other
  28. Cliffordjk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The whole album itself is a masterpiece on it's own-- a brand new expeditions and with a new flavor on it.
  29. Canenguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Aburridisisisisisimo. Me gusta Taylor pero este album NO. Solo descartes de los demas albumes.
  30. Cristianisfunky
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Parece que Taylor esta desesperada por crear un legado basado en versatilidad cuando realmente no puede serlo, este álbum parece ser solo agradable para sus fans que tiene que apoyarla aun sacado música que no les guste.
  31. nesspeyt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She's such a versatile artist. No one's doing it like her. Some of my top favorites are august, illicit affairs, and mirrorball.
  32. Danielreyes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album, she completely surprise with a genre she never had tried before.
  33. Invisiblestrin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album. I loved the one, invisible string, betty, august, seven, mirrorball, epiphany, this is me trying, cardigan, the last great american dynasty, my tears ricochet, illicit affairs, exile, mad women, peace, and hoax. Her most mature sound yet.
  34. windowswail
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    The painfully dull production of this project makes it for an excruciating and unbearable listen.
  35. Sarahcarolinac
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Para mí, es uno de los mejor escritos no sólo de Taylor Swift sino en general. La letra puede ser tan compleja pero al mismo tiempo puede ser sencilla de identificarse uno mismo en su música. 10/10
  36. felipe9
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Eu n consigo forçar escutei o álbum umas 5 vezes e exile é a melhor canção me lembra um pouco as músicas de dormir
  37. Ama13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    FOLKLORE BEST TAYLOR SWIFT's ALBUM SO FAR. SHE'S NOT JUST A SINGER/SONGWRITER, SHE'S ALSO A POET.
  38. MusicIndustry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Everything in this album is a masterpiece. From "the 1" to "hoax", every song fits. This is Taylor Swift's 2nd owned album. Hoping for more!
  39. millerfrancisco
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is a whole new level. It shows how Swift grown so much as a singer-songwriter and a storyteller. Love it!… Expand
  40. rebeccafolklore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i can't even describe how wonderful this album is. it truly touched my heart. it is a 10 like all of her albums.
  41. chelicat13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor showed us how amazing she is as a storyteller/ poet. All songs takes you to a different perspective. Her writing skills has been outstanding and this album proves us how her songwriting skills developed while collaborating with Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and William Bowery. She does proves us how she can switch one genre to another. Overall score for me is a 10. Will foreverTaylor showed us how amazing she is as a storyteller/ poet. All songs takes you to a different perspective. Her writing skills has been outstanding and this album proves us how her songwriting skills developed while collaborating with Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and William Bowery. She does proves us how she can switch one genre to another. Overall score for me is a 10. Will forever listen to her albums.… Expand
  42. taylorbae
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
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  43. Xanva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Superb record. Folklore exhibits vulnerability as well as strength, it is sonically coherent and the lyricism is unmatched. Folklore may be one of this decade 's best release album.
  44. Alan13cast
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es ejemplo de perfección en su totalidad un álbum que al tener sonidos tan nostálgicos da la sensación de omg no todo es ritmo cuando las letras opacan por completo eso, Taylor nuevamente se reinventa y lo hace con estas historias tan hermosas, es un orgullo ser fan de esta hermosa mujer
  45. nicktp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ms. Taylor Swift outdoes herself again with folklore. A true masterpiece born from a lifetime of experience and heartbreak.… Expand
  46. philippvs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has simply proven again that she has talent in the field of music, with this album. Her previous transition from country to pop became an iconic move for her, and she owned it, and now with her 8th studio album, 'folklore', a collection of sonorous and poetic alternative songs, she has again established another milestone for her whole music career.
  47. Max2019
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Un disco plano, aburrido, líricamente bueno musicalmente malo, sin duda Taylor puede hacer mejores canciones que estas
  48. Jeanfran8a
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor returns to her roots as a composer and delivers a perfect work, although it sounds like much of the time, the album stands out with intense and intelligent lyric
  49. livelifedan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album, it feels so poetic and nostalgic, i would love to hear it in a rainy day with a cup of hot chocolate, a dream!
  50. Dollysingh
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folkfore is INCREDIBLE. I am extremely happy and so thankful to Taylor that she released this album.Folklore is the best album ever and no one can change my mind.She has literally save our 2020 by releasing Folklore. This album is exactly what the world needed at time like thse… Expand
  51. Emiliano
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    It is boring and all the song seems the same, nothing innovator. This is a desperate effort to do something this quarantine
  52. Teo1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Taylor cambiando de género y demostrando una vez más que es la industria de la música ❤️
  53. deosdelgado99
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album came out without prior notice and when I heard cardigan I fell in love with the melody then the album came out and I practically fell in love with the album everything in it made me love it and that's why I give it a 10/10 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  54. Laura2243
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    No hay innovación, es simplemente un grupo de canciones. Creo que podría haber un mejor mensaje, pero no es así
  55. Navimay
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    La primera parte me gustó mucho pero ya las últimas canciones se me hicieron pesadas.
  56. HectorRey
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Siempre sorprendiéndonos con cada disco que saca, excelente discografía, por eso amo su trabajo.
  57. Gerardo17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Please stop Swifties!!! We love Taylor, the other ones are Katyrats, please give to Smile a good average. ❤️
  58. aubp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums! Love all the songs! Love the fact that the songs were written in quarantine. She is so smart, creative, and songwriting genius!
  59. RoyalT
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Here's to all her haters who try to bring her down by giving her 0 on this platform: haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate. Floppers gonna flop
  60. jjpimenteljin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is something new to the ears of this generation listeners. Imagine having an alternative album by Taylor Swift, and now we're here. I expected that this album is dark pop before the official release, but this album is something! Superb.
  61. justinhm
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Asco de música me convenció más LOVER este se me hace muy aburrido. Pero pues cada quien como piensa. TS
  62. Jose_Cas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    KC are here to support Taylor, this is such a good album, we love the beautiful way to tell histories that Taylor has. ❤️
  63. miguelfernn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A surprise album that has becomed one my favorites from Taylor Swift. This album it´s pure art.
  64. MarioPCotz
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Me encanta taylor pero siento que este cambio que dio del pop no le favoreció demasiado
  65. KhanhNguyen1109
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s so mature and cohesive! Each song has a great message in it. I’m so proud of her
  66. Alexxcarpio131
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de Taylor, un álbum con una lírica impecable, se merece todo el éxito… Expand
  67. Indrariopermana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Its a good album. The transition of lover era and leave pop genre into alterntive/indie folk, Taylor Swift proves that she is a great musisian.
  68. airshyeph
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The intricacy of the storytelling that is weaved in this album is uncanny. Taylor Swift is sure a power to be reckon with in the music industry.
  69. Musicforeverluv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love love love this album! She’s grown so much as an artist over the course of her career. I love how this album has so much imagery and illusions used to paint the stories. While not all of this is autobiographical, I loved the storylines she wrote. They came to light so well with her lyricism.
  70. Ale_Swift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In love with this álbum, Is amazing, this sounds, I really in love
  71. AleBolitaDePan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ✨ Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga Queens of pop ✨
    ❤️ KC x ST x LM ❤️    … Expand
  72. sarah_wh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album es perfecto, me da tanta paz escucharlo. A esto pedo llamarlo uno de los placeres de la vida.… Expand
  73. AdrianCamles
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Me gusta más cuando Taylor estaba en la era 1989, pero de ahí para, cada vez está descendiendo más y más pero eso no quita que este álbum sea bueno
  74. Joseplua
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor disco, amo cuando Taylor se inspira y hace una biblia. Literalmente es un poema en canciones... Gracias Taylor por todo esto
  75. Eljose
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of all 2020 I do not know how it could receive one or another bad criticism, if from beginning to end it is a work of art, it hurts that some are not prepared for this album because they are very Ignorant but good everyone. I will undoubtedly love this album for my whole life and there is still more Taylor album to be released I am very much looking forward to it. I love youThe best album of all 2020 I do not know how it could receive one or another bad criticism, if from beginning to end it is a work of art, it hurts that some are not prepared for this album because they are very Ignorant but good everyone. I will undoubtedly love this album for my whole life and there is still more Taylor album to be released I am very much looking forward to it. I love you TAYLOR S.… Expand
  76. IvonneBauher
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece. Probable one of the best albums from Taylor. And, one of the best albums that were relased in this year.… Expand
  77. feerchsanchez13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Magnificent. No words. It is just incredible. Amazing work from an amazing artist. Could not expect less from the artist of the decade.
  78. mytaersricochet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums ever. the lyrics are phenomenal. i really love it. album of the year periodt
  79. jxhnmxrtxn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The epitome of perfection. The pinnacle of all Taylor Swift album. Swift has proved again her place in the music industry. Despite being long, it does not fail to deliver cohesiveness and display Swift's song-writing abilities. A must try.
  80. baovo4396
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best work of TS.. so far. I expect this to be a strong contender for the Grammys next year, and unless something better comes along soon, it may just monopolize the awards next year.
    Maybe the pandemic has put us into a more introspective mood but whatever the story behind these songs - the net result is a career peak - at least to this music fan.
  81. Seaslark
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favourite albums from her! I love how feminism and politics are a more serious and personal things compared to Lover… Expand
  82. matheeussaantos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her most amazing album so far! So nice to listen to it that the one hour of the album passes so fast.
  83. AdrianFN
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    El álbum solo habla de sus historias, pocos de mensajes globales sonidos y ritmos bastante dispersos y aburridos no me gusto para nada
  84. Swiftay4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es un álbum muy ☺ merecedor del mejor puntaje... porque se nota el gran esfuerzo puesto en el y también se puede ver que es un trabajo mejor al anterior de esta artista mi favorita por cierto..
  85. vtrike01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really love this album with all my life and don’t katycats or monsters dare to ruin its success simply because their fave’s flopping!!!!
  86. Saulgarciaxp
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This is a new style for Taylor, but not her best, she should go back to what she used to be.
  87. Ray_CM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Una gran álbum sorpresa, con magníficas canciones para escuchar está cuarentena.
  88. Jesuscocom
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Mas de lo mismo, aburrido. No tiene buenas letras es un álbum para quedarse dormido. Es su peor trabajo discografico de taynula.
  89. Ariswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor se reinventó completamente, amo es nuevo álbum, las personas tienen que escucharlo y más Cardigan, expresado así la gran incógnita de Taylor sobre la política y demas..… Expand
  90. sushixtooshi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think the crtics said it all. This is her best album yet :") Her lyrics are unimaginably poetic and for someone who loves indie and alternative music, this was a dream come true.
  91. CAMILVILLE
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excelente álbum,lo que demuestra,que Folklore,Smile y chromatica :Son arte y que la industria musical femenina da gusto escucharla
  92. juliannawilson3
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection and lyrically genius. Her most mature album and best songwriting to date.
  93. luizhenrique212
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She’s amazing I love her this album so perfect Taylor my queen of pop o love
  94. jumjunyi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is masterpiece, its beautiful, relaxing, pure. some phrases that taylor use are most of the poets uses. the english in this album is astronomical. this album should win album of the year & taylor should win artist of the decade beacuse of this masterpiece. ive learn some new english phrases altough my english is kinda bad. this is the new way to learn english and its better thanthis album is masterpiece, its beautiful, relaxing, pure. some phrases that taylor use are most of the poets uses. the english in this album is astronomical. this album should win album of the year & taylor should win artist of the decade beacuse of this masterpiece. ive learn some new english phrases altough my english is kinda bad. this is the new way to learn english and its better than learn at school. as again this is the album of the decade.… Expand
  95. RayaNuzh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, Taylor created this album beautifully, the lyrics are so indulgent, and this is my favorite album now
  96. pablfknrockwell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A perfect album, lyricism and storytelling at its finest. The cohesiveness is unmatched and the versatility Taylor Swift shows doing this kind of music is worth listening. A 10 out of 10 experience.
  97. Aflores
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift doing what she knows best. This is definitely one of my favorite albums ever. The stories, the feelings and lyrics are all there. This is the album I’ve always hoped she’d write
  98. alex_rm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor always reinvents herself and brings us unique sounds, it has been country, pop and now alternative, is there something that this woman has not done? she always knows how to bring art whatever her musical genre.
  99. chromatikKKo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    easily this is the bes album of 2020. Taylor Swift is such a genious person, her mind just amazes me....
  100. jolajolaokejola
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AN ABSOLUTELY MASTERPIECE. Her lyrical skills are beyond insane and amazing, it´s calming and makes me wanna fall in love everytime I hear peace, The 1 and august. Seven is my favourite song of the album.… Expand
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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