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. Piafontana13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love it so much!! It’s one of the best (if not the best) albums of 2020 and I’m so obsessed with it
  2. AryJH
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album. The lyrics are amazing. It's like read poetry with some amazing music
  3. Ashadurgagar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Master piece. Excellent songwriting, singing and production... My favourite album of all time
  4. Alexthe1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este es otra de las joyas de las que ya estamos acostumbrados a recibir por parte de la artista de la década.
    Es hermoso escucharlo de principio a fin, es arriesgado lejos de country y pop de sus anteriores álbumes pero con la misma calidad de siempre ❤️❤️❤️
  5. Eigabriel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    G interrompido está constantemente terminando. O folclore vai durar muito além dele: tão fragmentado quanto Swift está em seu oitavo álbum - e por mais que você espere que isso não marque o fim de suas b b
  6. AmyPerez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the best of all time like all Taylor albums. The melody and the lyrics share a great tranquility to all listeners. I definitely love this album
  7. YatzV
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pure poetry with a fresh nostalgic sound, might be Taylor's best album to date
  8. HuGod8
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is such an inspiration to live the life, every song on this record have perfect lyrics, melody, everything it's fine, from songs to cry to songs to remember, Folklore is an era where fear and sadness keep you company
  9. SwftyRLoverStan
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    The first listen was a little bit boring but it turned out to be her most mature and well written album. She is the queen of country, pop and folk. SHE IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
  10. olibelizabeth00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es una gran cantante, merece el éxito que tiene y más, está obteniendo todo lo que a hecho durante años. Los katycats la amamos
  11. Riin5454
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is everything what I wanted from Taylor. Taylor and Jack Antonoff are doing the God's work with those songs.
  12. luanchernobyl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry, folk it's perfect in her voice. Thanks TS for this
  13. carlosml34
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is perfection. all the lyrics are magic and transport you to another world in were you want to live
  14. JakeG22
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    such an amazing album. it’s so cohesive. the stories told on this album are so intricate and i love to unravel them.
  15. Shivanisingh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is some of the best music I've ever heard. She's a literal queen of songwriting. I know I stan the Queen
  16. BieberxGrande13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor vocal ability has improved so much, her emotions, her low notes, and of course her song writing just keeps evolving! Kudos to her. She is THE music industry.
  17. SebasDiaz13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year Album of the Year album of the Year Album of the Year
  18. Jacinto_Alex
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lo que hace Taylor Swift siempre me sorprende, quien diría que su próximo álbum estaría dominado por el alternativo, y aunque cambie de género sus fans siempre la apoyan sin importar que. Su música es de calidad.
  19. Ratingstars12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a wonderful album that takes you on a journey of different emotions through its 16 songs
  20. anoninyourarea
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the fact that stan twitter is trying to get the score down is so disappointing this is such a good album i’m sorry
  21. rylanmcq
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    People really think Smile is better? Okay
  22. DestroyWith0
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    Taylor's Swift supposedly tries to bring something more experimental in her music but that's just a fantasy, she brings back the loose and little worked sounds that she has used in most of her albums, making her return to her same comfort zone a quiet album and that supposedly tries to convey something and ends up being the same material that most "Alternative" artists bring us, seriousTaylor's Swift supposedly tries to bring something more experimental in her music but that's just a fantasy, she brings back the loose and little worked sounds that she has used in most of her albums, making her return to her same comfort zone a quiet album and that supposedly tries to convey something and ends up being the same material that most "Alternative" artists bring us, serious concepts worn out and making it seem like an extra album to their previous work.
    Taylor's doesn't risk bringing heavy music that stops sounding like what she's always done.    … Expand
  23. thijsl
    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
  24. dorinswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year because Taylor Swift IS the music industry,artist of the decade for a reason now stream folklore
  25. Zhuyiie09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a great album, at first it seemed to sound nothing like Taylor but as she always does, she delivered. No one does it like her. Thank you ,Taut.… Expand
  26. lastkissy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente lendário, coeso, bem produzido e bem composto, o melhor de 2020 e sem medo de errar!
  27. Hatt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent album. Everything I wanted, great lyrics, great music, great aesthetic, great person.
  28. SANTIAGODR15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift nos sorprendió gratamente con la publicación de su álbum y nos trajo lo que necesitábamos para estos tiempos difíciles con unas letras 10/10, TS no deja de reinventarse porque ella es La Industria de la Música
  29. Jaz_Grant
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Folklore nos trae de vuelta a una Taylor Swift más comprometida con sus letras, donde se muestra una sensibilidad y honestidad hacía sus sentimientos. Sin embargo, la producción del álbum puede llevar a ser monótona. Otro aspecto a destacar es la extensión del álbum, al igual que "Lover" eso jugó en su contra, siendo un factor que lleva a que los tracks que la componen se vuelvanFolklore nos trae de vuelta a una Taylor Swift más comprometida con sus letras, donde se muestra una sensibilidad y honestidad hacía sus sentimientos. Sin embargo, la producción del álbum puede llevar a ser monótona. Otro aspecto a destacar es la extensión del álbum, al igual que "Lover" eso jugó en su contra, siendo un factor que lleva a que los tracks que la componen se vuelvan olvidables.… Expand
  30. Cv2006
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's just an amazing album!!!
    The lyrics, the bridges everything is so perfect!!
    I love it❤
  31. EsmeLico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum fantástico con letras maduras e ingeniosas (algo característico de Taylor). Me encanta el nuevo concepto y el género que eligió. Excelente para una tarde con lluvia o una noche tranquila. ❤
    Seven, Cardigan e Invisible string son mis favoritas.
  32. fxundxz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i think this is the album of the year, i love it. The lyrics, sounds and production is perfect.
  33. Aribeaucan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfection. Simply perfection. I’ve loved every single second of it. It’s been on repeat ever since it came out.
  34. Zorro1432
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Se me hace que cada canción es escuchar los mismos sonidos. Pero líricamente esta bien. Falta potencial
  35. Javidus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me pareció un álbum excelente, Taylor hizo un gran trabajo. Cada canción cuenta una gran historia.
  36. Wilbe0
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, el mejor álbum del año sin duda, canciones únicas que atrapan a cualquiera que sepa de buena música!
  37. KirstyLambert
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Everything you ever wanted from the best song writer of our time. Melancholy, dramatic, nostalgic and whimsical. Lyrics, arrangement, production and thematically perfect.
  38. sandraPa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un hermoso álbum, Taylor nuevamente nos sorprende con su poder para crear historias. The music industry lo hizo de nuevo
  39. sohamjit_dey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album by Taylor. So smooth and pleasing, comforting. My favourite album of the year by faar.
  40. phoeberobb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literally the best album ever. The lyrical genius of Ms. Swift is unmatched. She showcases her voice very well in this album!
  41. RoseDol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum buenísimo, todos las canciones tienen letras geniales, esta lleno de calidad, Taylor se lucio con este álbum.
  42. Nonameee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album so much. The best album. Taylor swift did that with suprise album
  43. SophieMj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is just so beautiful. the storyline, the lyrics the production is excellent. Taylor has yet again proven that she's one of the finest songwriter this generation has seen.
  44. groupie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Usando sonidos nuevos, letras e historias diferentes a las que nos había dejado con Lover, Folklore es prueba de que Taylor Swift ofrece más que canciones pop para radios, ella ofrece una variación en su repertorio musical, este álbum se ha convertido en otro premio para ella y para sus fans.
  45. Afterglowboy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's perfect, cohesive lyrically and sonically. Beautiful storytelling, as she always do, one of her best albums for sure.
  46. jonesis
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    The album is so beautiful, I think is one of the most addictive things I’ve seen. This album deserves more, I love it
  47. Manuelvargas199
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is fantastic, it reflects personally, many of the feelings that happened during the quarantine. The sounds and the lyrics of the best there is
  48. Brolyzzzz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are so good the poetry need some time alone to understand each and every word One of the best swift albums
  49. AlexaSandez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ritmo lento, relajante y nostálgico. Mágico, para enamorarse
  50. enchanted97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best album lyrically and sonically. The way the tracks transition from one to another is just utter perfection. The whole album tells us stories of her own and others.
  51. heyitsbollaz
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    algunas canciones son buenas, otras simplemente aburren, pero amo completamente a Taylor
  52. srijadutta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Nobody writes like Miss Swift! Constantly raising the bar for herself and changing genres effortlessly! This album is a quite literally a lyrical masterpiece. Must listen.
  53. Marryonetta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    When you think her albums can’t get any better she proves you all wrong. This one is a literal masterpiece. Lyrically at her best. Musically at her best. She conquers genres and styles so effortlessly it’s unreal.
  54. Jesusvocom
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Un álbum muy plano, muy de lo mismo. No tiene algo que te atrape y cuando empeizas a sentir algo es porque te estas quedando dormido.
  55. Raulcasnico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es probablemente su mejor disco, tiene todo lo que podrías esperar de la narrativa de Taylor y mucho más sin duda de los mejores discos del año.
  56. ShivaniSN
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The way taylor has created one of the most perfect albums in the history of music!! I really just love the fact that taylor never makes songs which just fit in one narrative, they always have so many dimensions. That’s one of the most awesome aspect of her songwriting literally everyone is able to connect to her songs and the emotions she conveys through them on a deep level !! I swear to god her mind is so powerful, there’s probably so much more to folklore we still haven’t understood yet. Love you taylor… Expand
  57. HariTay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Swifties please go and give #folklore a 10 user score on Metacritic if you haven't already, certain fans are trying to bring its score down.

    It deserves to be the highest rated album of the year.
  58. Alexisdiaz
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Todo el álbum es lo mismo, ella tiene buenos productores para hacer cosas que valgan la pena pero prefiere sacar música dónde ella cree que es buena, muy mala música.
  59. Annaliu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Showcases Swift’s most brilliant writing yet through vivid storytelling and amazing production.
  60. All4him
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is extremely well done. Lyrics, production, all of it. Its a must listen
  61. Samanthasheffer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a lyrical masterpiece that’s all I really have to say Taylor is able to seriously conquer all genres of music including alternative
  62. KrKitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of Swifts best works.
    In her quarantine she created a masterpiece- lyrically and musically.
  63. mcrov
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift, yet again, mesmerize us with her amazing songwritting skills.
    In Folklore, every song tells a story, in which you feel real emotions.
    This album shows the versatility of an amazing artist to reinvent herselft over and over.
    I hope that nowadays more artists could achieve what Taylor had achieve with this masterpiece.    … Expand
  64. MarvinLover
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Understood is not the cliché album we used to hear referring to Taylor Swift, but she could use more effort with her productions as them last powerful songs that have made us to reach a high climax. The album could be repetitive and intuitive; she needed more production and a little more of dedication so these nostalgic songs would make feel a climax around the lyrics + sounds.… Expand
  65. Qteimportacerdo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one of a biggest album of Taylor Swift,and i'm loved every Song of this album,Seven, My tears ricochet are The most beatiful songs that i ever listen i'm SO proud of Taylor.… Expand
  66. fatmp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore, el mejor álbum de Taylor Swift por lejos. Las historias perfectamente narradas y colocadas, los sonidos y la cohesión del álbum en sí es una maravilla. Lo podría describir como mágico y nostálgico, con demasiado por dar aún. Deberían darse el lujo de explorarlo por ustedes mismos.
  67. Karolgtica
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es hermoso. Taylor siempre dándonos arte y calidad en cada unos de sus álbumes.
  68. Bs30
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A great album. Taylor really outdid herself and made one of her best albums. Enjoyed it very much. The lyricism is incredible, the production is calming and gives way for you to really enjoy the words. A solid album that shows a singer-songwriter doing what she does best.
  69. Luis2302
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is wonderful, it was what was needed this year, this album will make me have peace
  70. SantiagoRV2020
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet shsiabxoecjekzidhsbejdhcbfbruducjfud Diduehcbdirhrbxhdvehdb
  71. xoxoOtto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album’s sounds are so beautiful and it’s literal vibe! The gays love it
  72. AxelRM
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente Taylor se lucio con éste álbum, dándonos el mejor trabajo de su carrera con letras tan profundas y sonidos tan nuevos para ella, álbum del año
  73. Jason234
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es una obra de arte, tiene buena producción y también tiene buena lírica con sus letras, este álbum es una poesía.
  74. getaw4
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterpiece, album of the year, amazing lyrics. Taylor is the best songwriter of this generation
  75. Lilli2212
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year right here! It’s amazing how Taylor can make a better album in a couple of months than some artists can make in a few years!
  76. Yuyito
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es demacrado bueno, las letras son una cosa que nisiquiera puedo describir, me alegro tanto de que taylor este experimentando con nuevas cosas… Expand
  77. Stefanoluna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor album que he escuchado, me encanta, Taylor me envuelve en sus canciones… Expand
  78. LeticiaAcioli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift’s best. She outdid herself in a surprise mid-quarantine album that contains all her best already known talents and a new found maturity.
  79. Gustavo198
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Un albúm inecesario para la industria, eso refleja que hay que hacer el menos esfuerzo si es que quieres ser reconocida
  80. AlexisVera
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Aburrido, siempre lo mismo, no entiendo cómo pueden los críticos profesionales ponerle 10 a esta cosa dónde cualquier canción entra en cualquiera de sus albums, no te falta mucho Taylor te falta todo.
  81. Ninicha14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best work ! The album is really good and the lyrics are excellent !!!!!!
  82. folklorets
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album ever. I love it so much. One of her best albums yet and im proud of her
  83. Koalah11
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores trabajos de Tay, me encanta y merece que tenga un muy buen puntaje
  84. inang_13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La capacidad de Taylor de reinventarse, explorar y experimentar en distintos géneros sin fallar. Es de las mejores compositoras de ésta época, mujer fuerte, talentosa e inspiradora. De sus mejores álbums.… Expand
  85. JacquelineGi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de todos, claro está que todos los álbumes de ella me encantó! Habrá cambiado de género pero su melodía y su voz sigue entado ahí. Y eso es lo que me encanta. Es perfecto para escuchar siempre, su canciones me traen tanta paz y tranquilidad. Me transportan a un lugar en donde soy yo misma !… Expand
  86. atomicblond
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's just a journey between loneliness, sadness. It' s so trascendental, Masterpiece.
  87. Meelie13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible album with some of the best songwriting of her career so far, definitely worth the listen!
  88. aubreywendel
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All together an amazing album, I can tell this is probably her most personal album & I love the theme for it all!… Expand
  89. Akshadawankhede
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is really amazing. Production and especially the lyrics are amazing. Story telling song writing is at its best by Taylor swift.… Expand
  90. Pepeu2427
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    “Folklore” is easily her magnum opus! It’s the perfect Taylor Swift album. Her essence is very clear here but still, she achieves something she has never done before. “Folklore” just proves she’s the best of her generation when it comes to songwriting.
  91. Lissariz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums released in 2020. Swift did a very good job on this one. This is probably her best work yet and her most emotional album ever. This is the perfect type of album to listen to while it’s raining. I love it so much!
  92. AnnyBouquet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum verdaderamente maravilloso, nos cuenta historias hermosas y nos da un poco de relajación en plena tragedia, sin duda alguna Mad Woman es una de mis canciones favoritas, y creo que muchos fanáticos deberían valorar Mirrorball, Folklore es una obra de arte de parte de Taylor Swift.
  93. Jose743
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran álbum, esperemos y siga en ese género, realmente le irá muy bien… Expand
  94. renatoswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore é o álbum do ano e nem tem como espumar, o pisão nos arianators não pode parar
  95. MaxHdez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is my 2020 salvation, thank u Taylor for your whole work, is my new anthem ❤️
  96. Jandrohscrg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore no es solo un album, es un sentimiento, es un estilo de vida, llegó como un regalo caído del cielo, las letras son perfectas al igual que los nuevos ritmos, esta transición del pop a algo más folk-alternativo fue muy acertada, sin duda mi nuevo álbum favorito de Taylor Swift, “Illicit Affairs y August” las mejores del album, este álbum es perfecto para un viaje en carretera, oFolklore no es solo un album, es un sentimiento, es un estilo de vida, llegó como un regalo caído del cielo, las letras son perfectas al igual que los nuevos ritmos, esta transición del pop a algo más folk-alternativo fue muy acertada, sin duda mi nuevo álbum favorito de Taylor Swift, “Illicit Affairs y August” las mejores del album, este álbum es perfecto para un viaje en carretera, o simplemente perderte en un bosque y disfrutar de la delicada voz de Taylor.… Expand
  97. OtaFera
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    As a katycat and a fan of Taylor, I can tell: she gets better every album and all of them are amazing. Folklore is a masterpiece!
  98. XxMagicBamxX
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Album super aburrido sin nada de gracia la verdad esperaba mas pero que su puede hacer
  99. jafeth03
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es un fantástico álbum, Taylor nos dio letras grandiosas, nos mostró su gran capacidad de escribir canciones
  100. longislandking
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Deep, honest and extremely mature album. I’m a Swiftie since forever and it just took 17 tracks to change my favorite album from Red to folklore. This deserves several awards. Great job Taylor.
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Metascore
88

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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