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. AkiHanyu
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This is dull compared to her previous albums. Taylor needs to go back to creating country music
  2. Fermxrl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor sabe reinventarse, Folklore tiene líricas hermosas y este álbum lo demuestra. Taylor Swift is the Music Industry.
  3. AngelTox
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Realmente comienzas el álbum y pareciera que es una canción de larga duración. Todo muy plano...
  4. memistoker
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Taylor Swift shows is how to be productive Ina middle of a pandemic. Songwriting and storytelling at its finest
  5. Lynx1211
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good and pleasing to the ears... I love each of the lyrics she placed in each songs.… Expand
  6. AdriannoTxT
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosjsjsjdjjdj… Expand
  7. tommythetaco13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Even in her 8th studio album 14 years in her career, she has demonstrated that she is not backing down as an artist, as it contains some of her best songs. One of the best albums of all time.
  8. Renmarsoreda01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift never fails to challenge herself when it comes to genre shifts. At this point, folklore is an exceptional record. She established herself as one of the biggest songwriters of all time.
  9. zzzay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she did that, taylor swift artist of the decade hopefully it'll be nominated for album of the year
  10. FR_26
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    very good album from taylor swift and it wiil give you more chills. It's pretty good, I can feel the poetry of the lyrics and it makes me feel so nostalgic
  11. JulianTorrez13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taydiosa arte de álbum no puedo dejar de escuchar este álbum amo cada canción tiene lo suyo me calma sonidos nuevos eso es lo que necesitabamos de nuestra ARTISTA DE LA DECADA
  12. montsep
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stream folklore Taylor reinvented herself in this album such a enjoyable album with not skips… Expand
  13. Miltonmonster
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy aburrido y monótono, realmente esperaba algo bueno, pero en fin ojalá taylor pueda sacar otro 1989… Expand
  14. Cletasse
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is an amazing and timeless album. It’s clear Taylor Swift has put her best music into this storytelling, catchy, and seamless album!… Expand
  15. Alireza32456
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With folklore, Taylor Swift took a more lyrical path explored previously by Lover. The album, as the name suggests, is alt./indie folk, but it also explores on the alternative meaning of the word, it's an album filled with songs to pass down through generations like folk songs, as most of the songs are fiction and autobiographical just like how most folk songs' details get lost as it getsWith folklore, Taylor Swift took a more lyrical path explored previously by Lover. The album, as the name suggests, is alt./indie folk, but it also explores on the alternative meaning of the word, it's an album filled with songs to pass down through generations like folk songs, as most of the songs are fiction and autobiographical just like how most folk songs' details get lost as it gets passed down, which is something I found to be really fitting and brilliant as the album's title.
    The songwriting on this album is Taylor's best as she completely dives into her songwriting without her trying to have some radio hits, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

    One of the highlights of the album lyrically would be the last great American dynasty, in which she compares herself with a woman who used to live in her new house, as they're both notorious for throwing parties, being rich, and having a bad reputation. In my opinion that has to be one of the most interesting ideas, I have heard of in any song ever since her own smash hit, Blank Space.

    Another one would be mad woman where she takes inspiration from Lana Del Rey sonically, but she manages to still make it sound like herself. The song is an improved version of The Man as it explores themes revolving around feminism. It's way more complicated as it's about psychological and emotional abuse.

    My tears ricochet is the saddest song on the album and arguably the saddest song of the year. The lyrics are simply sad beautiful and tragic. It's from the perspective of a deceased individual as she watches over her lover.

    The production on the record is incredible, it's not overshadowing her lines, but rather they're complementary. That is not to say they are weak, in fact, when they take the spotlight (when she lets the music take over) they're always beautiful and fitting to the songs and don't feel forced.

    Overall it is an incredibly cohesive body of work. It has clever lyrics and sonically it feels so warm and welcoming to listen to.
    I think that even the bonus should've been included with the album as it has strong brilliant lyrics.    … Expand
  16. Rikooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is fantasy, from lyrics to production. Honestly Taylors best album. AOTY FOR A REASON.… Expand
  17. Horaciovd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, the most mature job of Taylor's entire career. Very elaborate compositions, impeccable sound capable of producing different feelings. Possibly a timeless classic
  18. Tiago_LimaBR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso. Incrível como Taylor sempre se reinventa, uma artista multifacetada que sai da zona de conforto.
  19. Victorrodriguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is mature and the lyrics are so beautiful. Taylor writes lyrics in such a natural way and I love that. The production is so beautiful and it’s like nothing she’s ever done before, I love it.
  20. stegregorio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is soooo amazing! I still can’t believe she did this in such a short time
  21. aluysioneto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    iconic. best album of the year, she deserves everything, every award and every honor
  22. dwdao
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum totalmente coeso, auto explicativo e fora do comum que vemos de Taylor Swift. O trabalho um tanto enigmático e "folclórico" como diz no próprio nome, e mais uma vez Swift segue entregando TUDO.… Expand
  23. Dragunty
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    i dont know whats the point of this suprise album, i think it would be better, but its ok. stream other artists.
  24. Dijonfelida
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, lyrics are masterpiece, amazing production, taylor did it again.
  25. diegome
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is really her best piece of work, this is amazing. This is poetry. IT'S AMAZING HOW TAYLOR WROTE DIFFERENT SONGS FROM DIFFRENT PERSPECTIVES, TO SOMW PEOPLE IS EVEN HARD TO WRITE SONGS ABOUT THEMSELVES, BUT TO TAYLOR IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO WRITE SONGS ABOUT HERSELF AND FROM DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES. 10/10
  26. Braatdawg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the perfect mix of classic and modern Taylor Swift with an edge of intrigue unlike anything ever heard before!
  27. Barcalover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from Taylor as always she is the best female artist in the last 20 years
  28. jessicagmuller
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, great lyrics and emotions. Taylor is The best. Her songs never disappoint.
  29. GagaVenger
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. whan an amazinh albuN, Taylor deserves album of the year at the grammys. She is a gernious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  30. Eduardvera
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Música aburrida de una chica country que intenta ser popstar, peor aún ahora intenta ser alternativa, música carente de talento.
  31. ceci_styles
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    incredible how taylor can tell a story, she’s SO talented, i mean- this album is my fave. amazing how she change ALL THE TIME! artist of the decade thingzzz
  32. Yas13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Estou amando demais essa nova era da Taylor. Mal posso esperar pelo novo single!!!!
  33. Cornacchione
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum do ano! Cada vez que escuto consigo me aprofundar ainda mais nas melodias e letras, sentindo o álbum. É mais que um álbum, é um estado de espírito. Obrigada Taylor por essa obra de arte!
  34. celee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    un album con letras y canciones entrelazadas, te hace reflexionar y te hace sentir muy bien, amo este trabajo de ts.
  35. Roy_flores13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore 10/10 ✨
    This album is such an incredible story. I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster
  36. nidhilad
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The greatest album of here career. It’s cohesive, it has great lyrical depth and has timeless potential.
  37. Xdreambae
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece, I love how she wrote songs it’s amazing, one of the best thing I ever listened to
  38. Maas2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The essential Taylor swift album. Every album that she puts out. She proves that her writing gets better every time. I really liked the storyline that she has created on this album.
  39. Sherrettc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can’t believe that she wrote this entire album during this whole quarantine months. Every single song is a bop and she always makes bop after bops!!! I freaking love her soooo much. ❤️
  40. almonrs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es perfecto cuando Taylor Swift se reinventa a ella misma en un nuevo género musical, la única mujer atrevida de la industria que sabe que sus fans la persiguen.
    Folklore es una magia convertida en sonido ♡
    -almonrs
  41. angie244
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    amazing, showstopping, never been done before, iconic, incredible, fantastic, etc
  42. Alirezaswiftie1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With folklore Taylor Swift took a more lyrical path explored previously by Lover.The album, as the name suggests, is alt./indie folk, but it also explores on the alternative meaning of the word, it's an album filled with songs to pass down through generations like folk songs, as most of the songs are fiction and autobiographical. The songwriting on this album is Taylor's best as sheWith folklore Taylor Swift took a more lyrical path explored previously by Lover.The album, as the name suggests, is alt./indie folk, but it also explores on the alternative meaning of the word, it's an album filled with songs to pass down through generations like folk songs, as most of the songs are fiction and autobiographical. The songwriting on this album is Taylor's best as she completely dives in into her songwriting without her trying to have some radio hits, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
    One of the highlights would be tlgad, in which she compares herself with a woman who used to live in her new house, as they're both notorious for throwing parties, being rich and having a bad reputation, in my opinion that's one of the most interesting things I have heard in any song ever since her smash hit Blank Space.
    Another one would be mad woman where she takes inspiration from Lana Del Rey sonically, but she manages to still make it sound like herself. The song is an improved version of The Man as it explores themes revolving arround feminism. The production on the record is incredible, it's not overshadowing her lines, but rather they're complementary. That is not to say they are weak, in fact when they take the spotlight (when she let's the music take over) they're always beautiful and fitting to the songs and don't feel forced.    … Expand
  43. The_Archer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, it's about me and my emotions. Taylor Swift is so AMAZING. I LOVE HER!!!
  44. Juanalpa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is the album of the year, the songs, the lyrics, the rhythm, all of this album is perfect.
  45. jhonmoises96
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Another genre shift that she managed to bring into the limelight. Impressive as always.
  46. User1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album!! Honestly gets better each and every time I listen to it. Songs like epiphany, seven, hoax and peace slowly creep up on you and become eargasms. The storytelling is exceptional. Favorite album of 2020. Possible her best work behind Speak Now and 1989.
  47. Natalia236
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor regala durante esta cuarentena un álbum que me acompaña durante este invierno. Cada canción es bella.
  48. Mayte13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really like it because it shows how smart Taylor is for being able of turning dreams into reality by her songs
  49. Aurore13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift at her best, this is one of the most accomplished album I’ve heard in many years
  50. dem22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No one writes like Taylor.. she is just growing by day and impressing every time.. amazing album, so artistic and grown up.
  51. titibidonti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love u, Tay. My second most favorite album of her alongside with reputation
  52. Sls0508
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of Taylor's finiest albums! I can't stop listening to it!
  53. kanish
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She knows what she is doing and is amazing in it. Love the sound, lyrics, vocals.
  54. taylorsupremacy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is so pretty, the lyrics, the storytelling, the soundtrack, it feels like a warm hug
  55. JesusBravo
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Soy katyCat y ame este disco, sin duda alguna uno de los mejores trabajos de taylor, es tan armonioso y lleno de paz.
  56. Leoperez5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. 10/10! Glad she changed her sound a bit. All of the songs are astonishing. My favorites are “my tears ricochet” and “cardigan”
  57. Hanni
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I literally don’t know anyone who is able to tell a story in a song as well as Taylor Swift. With this album she once again proved to me that she is probably the best lyricist of her generation. Love love love only for this album❤️… Expand
  58. Paumataro
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a great album, the album of the year for sure. It have awesome songs I like all of them. I wish it wins a planty of awards
  59. michaelmendz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum de su carrera, en un álbum lírico que transmite las emocion, sentimiento, sin duda hizo un muy buen trabajo ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  60. 1996Thesam
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album single-handedly saved 2020. It's amazing and breathtaking.
    Lyrical masterpiece. And it's not strange to taylor swift to deliver with the lyrics.
    Peace the song is something else I've never enjoyed a song like this in a while. And this album is full of those high quality kind of songs.
  61. Jordynsummer6
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever. Taylor swift continues to be a complete genius. Lyrically this is beautiful. It’s the best her voice has ever sounded and it is the perfect album for this moment.… Expand
  62. Alexcastellon
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    No sentí siento que va ser un álbum que va conectar con todo el mundo. Pero la historia que cuenta y la letra es muy buena
  63. Erickrep13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is majestic! She is showing us a different, more mature side of herself. ALBUM OF THE CENTURY. … Expand
  64. RonaldoCast
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muy buen álbum, extrano la música de Red y 1988 pero me encanta esta música.
  65. Augustine1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful work of art. She's in her ultimate element and we love to see it.
  66. Beccapauluci
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!! This is my new favorite album since RED. Thank you, Taylor!!!
  67. Pac13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift demuestra nuevamente su poder en la industria, lírica muy expresiva, ritmos nuevos que hacen al álbum perfecto... excelente trabajo, nada nuevo de Swift.
  68. TLFin1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor’s most poignant work so far. A testament to her storytelling and ability to experiment with different sounds.
  69. Hilyan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is the new phase of taylor, and we are exciting to live on it. Folklore is one of the best album ever released along with reputation and 1989.… Expand
  70. KhansaKhan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. This album is written so incredibly you would think a poet wrote some of the lyrics but we all know Taylor swift is an amazing songwriter and storyteller.
  71. Juliana12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020 and you can't change my mind. Stop to be a hater in 2020 please
  72. Khansa45
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album tells an amazing story with deep meaningful lyrics and melodic production that you cannot get tired of. Personally it's my favourite taylor swift album. Its too good. Steam folkore
  73. Erolsukru274
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Folklore, Amerikalı şarkıcı-söz yazarı Taylor Swift'in 24 Temmuz 2020'de yayınlanmış olan sekizinci stüdyo albümü.[1]Folklore, Amerikalı şarkıcı-söz yazarı Taylor Swift'in 24 Temmuz 2020'de yayınlanmış olan sekizinci stüdyo albümü.[1]
  74. Deepblueswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!! Taylor has outdone herself, as always
  75. Ejsm94
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore brings one of her best lyrical albums she have ever made, she still reclaims her throne of one of the best storytellers of the music industry.
  76. trevm_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SHE'S A GENIUS. Everything about this album is amazing. Matured lyrics, amazing production, amazing vocals. I really love alternative music and she nailed it. The best songwriter ever! Can't stop listening to this album, masterpiece.
  77. Castaway1324
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    No puedo dejar de escucharlo, taylor cada vez se supera más y las letras del álbum ufff
  78. Jokazhu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Once again Swift shows through art that the opinion of people who doesn't know her is wrong. She doesn't writes about her romantic life only. She knows how to picture the feelings and thoughts of someone that she never met! Taylor created beautiful descriptions, painful stories and more to put them together in folklore.
  79. Myself1328
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. hoax song of the year. Also deserves better promo, I mean she doesn’t post anything on instagram
  80. TheLakes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Congratulations taylor, Its great album.♥️

    The album of the year definitely.❤️    … Expand
  81. Ferchocoy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great record
    Lyrics that we need in this Quarantine, to survive in this hard times    … Expand
  82. Tameirao
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift have already proved herself as one of the greatest storytellers of all time and with Folklore i can say undoubtedly that we’re witnessing the greatest artist of our generation! Absolutely stunning, a journey trough tales and fantasies! Well deservedly a universal acclaim album!
  83. cybernet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Em seu oitavo álbum de estúdio, Taylor Swift prova mais uma vez porque deve ser considerada a maior compositora deste século.
    Com produções folk de cunho bucólico, Swift mergulha em um novo gênero musical, que transita entre folk, pop e alternativo. Após gerar a divisão de opiniões com seu famigerado ''Lover'', Taylor entrega uma nova ideia ao ouvinte, um álbum de capacidade imagética    Em seu oitavo álbum de estúdio, Taylor Swift prova mais uma vez porque deve ser considerada a maior compositora deste século.
    Com produções folk de cunho bucólico, Swift mergulha em um novo gênero musical, que transita entre folk, pop e alternativo. Após gerar a divisão de opiniões com seu famigerado ''Lover'', Taylor entrega uma nova ideia ao ouvinte, um álbum de capacidade imagética impressionante que remete á ambientes campesinos, uma tarde de verão, amores secretos e até mesmo epifanias. A priori, em seu lead single, 'Cardigan'', Taylor explora um conceito escapista com a narrativa de Betty, uma adolescente que teve seu coração partido por seu antigo namorado. Dessa forma, a canção busca viajar pelas memórias da jovem, ao mesmo tempo que Swift assume a persona de Betty com letras melancólicas, interpretação eloquente e metáforas de excelente cunho estético. Em contra partida, a cantora busca detalhar mais ainda o universo do álbum, trazendo a nostálgica 'August', produzida pelo seu amigo de longa data, Jack Antonoff. A atmosfera leve, apaixonante e passageira aliada a produção reverb, leva o ouvinte ao outro lado da história, da amante do ex-namorado de Betty, que expressa da forma mais sincera e impactante os seus sentimentos. De fato, Swift não economizou produções excelentes e composições surpreendentes em seu mais novo álbum, que como dito pela cantora, busca ser imagético, silencioso, significativo e sussurrado, tais como estórias do folclore.    … Expand
  84. Aitaxi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You want it y are going to Clairo cu
  85. DannielFilorio
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Nada novedoso de la Taylor. Totalmente monótono y aburrido. Ni una canción esta para quedarse no ser hit. Bai.
  86. Jacquestabib
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This Album is an absolute MASTERPIECE Taylor did an awesome job while writing this album
    #TaylorSwiftArtistOfTheDecade
  87. kngoftears
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece, literally her best album lyrically and the fact that this was a surprise release amazes me
  88. HUSAMO0_MO
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album in her career the lyrics are superior the album needs some time to let it grow on you it will not produce chart successful songs in this genre but it's doing fine . my tears ricochet is masterpiece and it's self written so meaningful
  89. elenakasabov
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is the fresh page 2020 needed.It is a truly great cohesive album with the best storylines.I can’t believe all of this came from her imagination and was made just in 3 months.
  90. Berlin21880
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lyrically, this album is a masterpiece. Production is on point. Cohesive and the message is sent across, crystal clear. Love this album
  91. dannieley
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love how Taylor focus on the songwriting, is a marvelous storytelling. Is a brilliant and a very peaceful album.
  92. thndrfkk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of Taylor's best albums, i really love this project, with another Taylor
  93. alyfer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and real, love it! A través de los años Taylor ha sabido inspirarme a través de su música este álbum no fue la excepción
  94. crisjeanlopez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift knows how to touch the heart with her lyrics, and the sounds on this album really touch your heart!
  95. Jesusarrednd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es perfecto, nuevos sonidos con los que taylor está experimentando, las letras son perfectas como en todos y cada uno de sus álbumes
  96. andismagicworld
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest. Taylor did an exellent job in this album. Love it. 10/10
  97. xcorymylove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor como sempre se inovando, esse álbum é totalmente diferente de todos os álbuns dela, e quem discordar que mo@@@
  98. Obdulia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Must have album. You will not regret it. It will transport you to places you’ve never been before. You will enjoy some country some alternative some acoustic...
  99. mlp2000
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The only good thing of 2020. Best album of the year. Best lyrics she ever written. Love it.
  100. Fel2000
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es todo lo que está bien, la mezcla de los ritmos que influyen en este álbum, las letras y las historias lo hacen un álbum muy completo y perfecto.… Expand
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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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