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. Ezequiel351
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    She is the best, this album we come back to the era of the country, that the Taylor represented that.
  2. Matheuscano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meu álbum preferido dela, mostra uma evolução artística de uma cantora que não precisa provar mais nada para ninguém… Expand
  3. ericakatycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ótimo álbum, Taylor Swift sempre se supera e Folklore é com certeza um dos melhores álbuns do ano. As letras são incrivelmente bem escritas, profundas. Esse álbum grita TALENTO.
  4. vitoria13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum dela, sem duvidas. As letras das música são impecáveis, a melodia passa uma sensação muito boa, de paz. Em termos de qualidade ele é maravilhoso!
  5. Juliete
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum é maravilhoso! A versão deluxe ainda nos agracia com uma poesia cantada: the lakes, uma música incrível e cheia de significado.
  6. emiliano_mtz090
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    I love it more Betty What the **** For me is the best album for Taylor Swift
  7. Juanups
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I felt in love with this album, its a wonderful music and deep lyrics, i would really love to keep hearing more of this sentimental and mature Swift
  8. Theedwinestrad1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum tan artístico que podrías escucharlo para toda la vida y nunca te aburrirías
  9. TSneedstherapy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's ability to switch from genre to genre throughout her career is amazing. Very cohesive and her storytelling in Folklore is amazing. She is the best songwriter of this generation and this album is just added proof. Very mature and should be the album of the year. I still can't believe she wrote it all during the quarantine. Love her.
  10. Nindiii
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    This album is aesthetic for me. The lyric have deep meaning. I enjoyed listening this song.
  11. lapuu18
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, Amazing, Cultural reset, the best album of the year, love it, heartstopping.
  12. abdthebluejackl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor took on a new genre here and owned it. The lyrics are very cleverly written, showing the true talent of Taylor swift as a songwriter. Everyone should listen to it. It's Yet Another Masterpiece By Taylor
  13. Usuar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ciertos moj0nes están ardidos de que el álbum no sea comercial, de su género y la diferente perspectiva que tiene, están tan acostumbrados a lo comercial que quieren desprestigiar esta obra de arte, bien colapsadas las mostras y aripulgosas
  14. GiselleRivas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, Taylor keeps surpassing herself with every album!!
  15. Juanmarcox
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Eu dormi quando começou o primeiro verso e só acordei no final! Sei que isso foi um livramento de Deus.
  16. Brandyah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor is the best thing in the music industry, the album is amazing and beautiful.
  17. Charlott
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folkore is a personal and emotional album from Taylor swift that is very cohesive and gets better with every listen. My favorite track is seven.
  18. Swiftie456
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album I so good, I love when Taylor use deep lyrics for her lyrics, all the songs touched my heart, thanks for one of the best albums of 2020
  19. MarthaRod
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Boring from begining to the end... Speak now is still her best album. Just for fans.
  20. Roje15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is everything, love it! I honestly recommend everyone to listen to it cuz it amazing.
  21. everettreid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a lyrical masterpiece and just the thing we all didn't know we wanted but needed in the pandemic.....love you Taylor ❤… Expand
  22. Abelhdsn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda artistico, nada que Taylor Swift no pueda hacer, nunca deja de sorprendernos esta mujer
  23. Speak
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse album é perfeito as melodias composições TUDO merece ser premiado no grammy21… Expand
  24. ShafiqAzmi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album I’ve heard for a while. can’t stop listening sice this albul released
  25. Jacobcampbell5
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is something Taylor has hardly done before its a mix of red with something new. ABSOLUTLy amazing again Taylor… Expand
  26. daylightlove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor captures the storytelling that defines folk stories. You find a mix of happy and sad songs, yet there is a sonically cohesive sound to it. The lyrics in this album are some of her best lyrics ever. My tears ricochet is definitely one of her most heartbreaking songs ever. This album is a rollercoaster of transporting you to your childhood, to your lover, to your most hurtful days, toTaylor captures the storytelling that defines folk stories. You find a mix of happy and sad songs, yet there is a sonically cohesive sound to it. The lyrics in this album are some of her best lyrics ever. My tears ricochet is definitely one of her most heartbreaking songs ever. This album is a rollercoaster of transporting you to your childhood, to your lover, to your most hurtful days, to a nostalgia of things that couldn't be.… Expand
  27. jackiebenancio
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album and its rare for a pop artist to have such great lyrics that aren't written by someone else
  28. jason02113
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    感覺單調，停下來覺得都是一樣的歌曲，比起這張專輯，覺得lover這張專輯較有變化。不過背景音樂倒是跟泰勒絲的聲音融合的蠻不錯，特定在這邊留言加油，加油。
  29. Pabulo
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Chato zZZZzZ safe and sound pisa em qqr uma desse album, nao da vontade de ouvir as músicas ate o final
  30. CR_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums. I love all of the songs expecially august betty and cardigan
  31. Manuel25
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Es un álbum muy aburrido que te duerme si lo escuchas sorry pero no me gusta
  32. lautengcotaylor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AOTY Duh. No one does it like her. Artist of the decade. No one comes close. PERIODT
  33. Erick2003
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    es uno de los mejores álbumes de Taylor, alejándose de los típicos ritmos genéricos que siempre hacia en sus álbumes pop, como reputation, lover o 1989. en este álbum, Taylor no solo nos narra las historias más hermosas de algunas personas, sino también nos regresa a su época country en la que ella era feliz y nos hacía feliz a nosotros, simplemente arte.
  34. Fitriindahsari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this surprise album is anything i never expected from Taylor and it blows my mind. Lyrically masterpiece and the music touch my soul
  35. Sweitzac20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An amazingly deep album that showcases the truly profound talent Taylor Swift has.
  36. ChromaticaRare
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    While folklore marks a much needed departure from Taylor Swift's outdated soft pop sound, she seems to fall short in the alternative genre, with more than half of the tracks off this album being snoozefests.
  37. lauriehamada
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. vão ser amargurados na puta que pariu, esse álbum tá perfeito pra caralho e a taylor entregou tudo como sempre… Expand
  38. Mikamila
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Taylor Is a verte talented singer, she has amazing works but some rythmns of the album are cliche
  39. Alissonswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt this album is perfect, each melody transports you to a world full of magic, Taylor Swift has the best lyrics in the entire music industry.
  40. Pranab
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is feels like escaping of reality to enter a different world.. Complexity of lyrics with simple but yet different production. This album shows her ability to imagine things and she painted pictures of the song.… Expand
  41. Xxxxxmrgxxx
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Was all we needed Beautiful album and beautiful voice
    Miss Swift as always, give us a masterpiece and saving the 2020 We love you Queen
  42. Adrian_wo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album made by Mrs Swift aka the Artist of the Century!! This albums shows that she’s the music industry perry
  43. Gagavocal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Saudações mãe da terra, vós que nos serviu esta obra. Te protejo e te contemplo, aves voam.
  44. evanmueller01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    artist of the decade, album of the decade. mirrorball and august supremacy.
  45. Amandamarques
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum simplesmente perfeito, arranjos, letras, tudo maravilhoso, um dos melhores álbuns da Taylor sem duvidas.
  46. Alejandrodm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    whatever taylor does, he does it very well! ps: little monsters are pretending to be katycats to calicate 0 folklore andh thus create rivalry
  47. f3lip27
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Basic, without reinvention, It's the same as always, lyrics from her ex-boyfriends and love, a local album and no impact
  48. KatyTaylor
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es lo mejor de lo mejor taylor te amamos, cada álbum tuyo es un nuevo arte y una nueva biblia gracias por tu esfuerzo, los Katycats siempre te apoyaremos
    Att.Katycat Eres súper taylor
  49. Cingab
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Como sempre Taylor brilhante nas suas letras, melodias perfeitas, digno de álbum do ano.
  50. Dc96
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This was not her album. I listened to the album several times and nothing stood out. Yes, I understand the genre and purpose of the album. Again, nothing stood out. As a fan, this is disappointing.
  51. markjuliusuy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album next to reputation. It feels just so nostalgic and deserves all the awards… Expand
  52. notmytype
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album lyrically, mad woman, illicit affairs, cardigan, the 1, the last great american dinasty are masterpieces. It's the best work she has done with Jack Antonoff.
  53. ArmandoRoss5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Hermoso álbum alternativo, soy Katycat y amo el trabajo de Tay mi favorita es Cardigan
  54. Itsxbeto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor hits with a surprise and way different album from her career and taking a rest from pop music, definitely one of the best album 2020 so far.
  55. Reinier13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es muy bueno. Liricamente una obra maestra y en cuanto a producción es relajante y disfrutable, a la vez que escuchas las historias expresadas en cada canción.
  56. JoseCedano
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    boring and local, even his fans didn't like it. but what did they expect from such a dull and boring "artist"?
  57. Chia19998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Increíble, de verdad ella nos sabe complacer.
    Es una sus letras son demasiado perfectas
  58. Recklessam24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    un album que nos recuerda los inicios en el country de Taylor swift tiene grandes canciones las cuales son muy arriesgadas pero logran conectar con sus oyentes
  59. shadesoftaylana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album. This is definitely her best work. The lyrics on this album is top-notched. ALBUM OF THE YEAR WORTHY
  60. KaceyOliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor Álbum da Loirinha, surpreende em todos os aspectos! Amo muito a faixa "the 1", me lembra de coisas muito boas!
  61. izzieliv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    totally awesome album and this is one of her best album! if i can give more than 10, i'll give 11 out of 10
  62. Sugar2000
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love love this album, my favourite of Taylor by far, followed by reputation
  63. sanjivanie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is absolutely beautiful! the songwriting is rich and breathtaking and the message comes through with stripped down production that doesn't overpower the songs but provide just the right amount of seasoning! Best Taylor album hands down
  64. Jmoore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Innovative, a new style, flawless storytelling and vocals. I’ve always loved her stuff but this might be her best album yet
  65. francisxquimson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a good album. i was heartbroken for the past 11 months and now i’m coming back to my ex again!! I LOVE U TAYLOR!!… Expand
  66. lucianacuadra
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Raw, amazing, soft. Storytelling at its finest. This album shows the great songwriter mastermind of Taylor Swift and why she is the best female songwriter of the decade. With this alternative album , she has explored 3 genres and outdone them with excellence and personality in every single one of them.This album contains great melodies, has amazing production and Swift's vocals complementRaw, amazing, soft. Storytelling at its finest. This album shows the great songwriter mastermind of Taylor Swift and why she is the best female songwriter of the decade. With this alternative album , she has explored 3 genres and outdone them with excellence and personality in every single one of them.This album contains great melodies, has amazing production and Swift's vocals complement it very well. Excellent Work. Never disappoins. No skips.… Expand
  67. noiceperrier
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    great lyrics and production. Loved the entire album because it felt different from the other music released in 2020.
  68. Danocb
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Reinvención de Miss Swift, amamos reinas con mundos dentro de sus cabezas ... Larga vida a la Titan de Pop
  69. Artorix
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylos siempre sorprende!
    Un disco grandioso, abarcando géneros que recuerdan a sus inicios y algo de influencia de Lana del rey.
    Un gran giro a lo que venía haciendo en su carrera!
  70. MarioFrag
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Espléndido, nunca decepciona, reinvención total, sin duda la maestra de las letras.
  71. Maxxy99
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A perfect example of storytelling and cohesion. The songs illustrate singular stories by themselves, but also one collective one that they all participate in. They always are in their own sub stories as well. Taylor Swift’s songwriting and storytelling has always been legendary, but this album is cements her as one of the best songwriters of all time.
  72. Alejandrew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor una vez más demuestra que es la gran Titan del Pop con este increíble álbum demuestra que es capaz de dominar cualquiera género musical!
  73. stateofatw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    probably her best album rn red is my favorite album of her but folklore is THAT album
  74. musicreviewsbyj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best so far. She told these wonderful tales and narratives really well. A must listen album if you're into indie folk.

    TOP PICKS: mirrorball; this is me trying; and peace
  75. Jorgev
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore é perfeito demais, um dos melhores álbuns da loirinha, ela simplesmente fez tudo
  76. Eixff13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far
    she tried a new kind music style and she had made great success
  77. klarostydias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of 2020. she did THAT in quarantine. taylor swift IS the music industry.… Expand
  78. bluewaave
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    the album is good lyrically but it didn’t go anywhere. it felt kind of empty.
  79. insen111396
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    If this ain't a perfect album, I don't know what is. This is a career highlight, surely.
  80. Terryisme03
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is Medicine and Vaccine from god for the earth,it is not only just an album,it is a life style,an obession,a escape from the cruel world, ear orgasm,life chaner,
    If you hate this album u mom is going to d word    … Expand
  81. sokpichboramey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is masterpiece and iconic im not really her fan but i have been loving this album .it feel lana del vibe
  82. Usha64
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor have done has best in this album... every song is addictive and gives you new experience...
  83. Jonanoc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Demasiado arte de principio a fin, las letras son tan profundas Excelente trabajo
  84. akira_ray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly I didn't couldn't finish it at first.Went back again after a few days since the hype refused to go down. Thank God I did go back because folklore is the album of the year for me hands down. Swift's writing is magical tbh and once you actually pay attention to the intricacies and storylines it's a divine experience. Artistry in the purest form!
  85. Lina2505
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The feeling, the lyrics, the vocals... Everything is perfect. One of the best things made by Taylor Swift
  86. RydenJoshler13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arteeeee, unas letras geniales que te transportan a una historia siempre. Arte
  87. rryanshields
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    such an impressive and astounding body of work from taylor, so many years into her career. constantly able to reinvent herself and switching (and dominating) genres!
  88. sanghvi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVER!!
    you don’t wanna miss on this AOTY. Taylor once again proved that she’s the songwriter of this generation.
  89. Vignesh1991
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album in 2020... Taylor has poured her poetic and song writing skills.....love this album
  90. Galazxy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece, the calmness and the mystery in the lyrics and the music is amazing and gives a great listening experience.
  91. Wine
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album is the best album that Taylor ever made. I'm going to listen this album for rest of my life. Cardigan and this is me trying are my favorite. I love you Taylor
  92. myothiribo13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is perfect. ❤️ The best album of 2020. Taylor Swift is really music industry.… Expand
  93. Vitors23
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is totally perfect as well as all the works of taylor. the lyrics, the sound, the style are wonderful. brings light, peace of mind. I love tou Taylor.
  94. Maggs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estoy completamente enamorada de este álbum. Es en definitiva mi álbum favorito de toda su discografía. Sus poderosas letras y sus delicados sonidos llenos de magia que envuelven en un torbellino de emociones que no sabías que podías sentir. Taylor nos muestra una faceta mucho más madura, dejando en claro que sus habilidades para escribir y su completa versatilidad como artista la están catapultando aún más de lo que cualquiera hubiera imaginado. Enhorabuena!… Expand
  95. Abrilbarreirosg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it, it amazing, is my favourite album of the artist of the decade. I really like folk and country, and this album has a little bit of both so It’s fabulous.I love you Taylor. Amazing albummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I love the last great American dynasty, hoax, exile, the 1, cardigan (amazing mv), Betty, peace, epiphany, the lakes, invisible string, mirrorball, illicit affairs, seven, august,I love it, it amazing, is my favourite album of the artist of the decade. I really like folk and country, and this album has a little bit of both so It’s fabulous.I love you Taylor. Amazing albummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I love the last great American dynasty, hoax, exile, the 1, cardigan (amazing mv), Betty, peace, epiphany, the lakes, invisible string, mirrorball, illicit affairs, seven, august, my tears ricochet, mad woman and this is my trying.… Expand
  96. azayswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pure poetry. Taylor Alison Swift never ceases to amaze all of us with her unmatched talent. Literally every song on this album is quite deep and it takes some time to fully get the message. Love this album!
  97. gustavolavin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A rollercoster of emotions, it’s perfect . Made me feel safe during this pandemic. Love you Taylor
  98. markjackson200
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best albums so far. The lyrics prove once again that she is the best songwriter of our generation and the production made it sound like Taylor was telling us a story with background music. If you haven’t listened to it yet, you definitely should.
  99. Ktycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen álbum al igual que su compañera katy perry, entregaron lo mejor de ellas junta este año… Expand
  100. DiegonTur
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    No me gustó casi nada el álbum. Solo la colaboración con el otro artista evita que no le ponga un 0 de puntuación.
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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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