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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  1. Kknapl
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Best album ever to be made! Proud of you Taylor! And thank you for saving the world!
  2. Thegilbert
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbum que ha hecho Swift. Merece ser candidato a álbum del año.
    Taylor siempre termina sorprendiendo. Con este álbum demuestra que está casi a la altura de su Master RED
  3. Asheuw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Cohesive. Meaningful. Mature.
    Highlights include my tears ricochet, august, exile and many more.
  4. CJJ03
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. Taylor has outdone herself this time. Every track is unique and tells a fascinating story.
  5. Almix
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's wonderful!
    I love this album. Taylor swift as a queen of the music!!!!
  6. mulyanadani
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty
  7. LaCalva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es increíble lo que hecho Taylor. Ha conseguido transmitir magia a través de unas letras que cuentan una historia y una instrumental que crea la ambientación perfecta.
  8. lautbritos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I sincerely love this album. Once again, Taylor shows the world her power of writing, as mixing beautiful melodies and sharing her deepest feelings.
  9. AngelStrondous
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Pior album de sua carreira, não consegui ouvir todo pois dormi na metade, o unico lado positivo seria a ousadia..
  10. rosangelacano
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gorgeous lyrics and sounds, all of them powerful and beautiful
    Taylor is an amazing singer, compositor and person    … Expand
  11. Sun9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is some incredible stuff. From the songwriting to the melodies and the instrumental used, each elevate the other.
  12. Angel54321
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No hay duda que es el mejor el mejor álbum del año. Taylor es la industria de la música!!… Expand
  13. mozaichearts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfection! ten out of ten

    the production, the lyrics, the melody, sonically perfect. overall a masterpiece
  14. TS84LIFE
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Brilliant. Best album of the year. Her best album in terms of lyrics. Not my favourite 1989 will always be that but still her best.
  15. jemlejano19
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an excellent album, taylor did a great job creating ang composing her own songs with her skillful producers and co-composers. Every song from this album create a storyline that makes the listeners more creative and imaginative. Also, I really love the concept and aestheticisms of the album.
  16. diegofg
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Esta bastante bien. Explora un lado nuevo de ella y me encanta que las canciones tengan un sonido tan puro e íntimo. El concepto es buenísimo (las historias que se pasan de generación en generación, el triángulo adolescente etc.) y en cuanto a letras es magistral. Los lyrics de Taylor son auténtica poesía. Mis favoritas son cardigan, my tears ricochet y august. La única pega que le pondríaEsta bastante bien. Explora un lado nuevo de ella y me encanta que las canciones tengan un sonido tan puro e íntimo. El concepto es buenísimo (las historias que se pasan de generación en generación, el triángulo adolescente etc.) y en cuanto a letras es magistral. Los lyrics de Taylor son auténtica poesía. Mis favoritas son cardigan, my tears ricochet y august. La única pega que le pondría es que en la última racha del disco las canciones se hacen un pelín monótonas y aburridas… Expand
  17. Starbuckslover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best things that happened this 2020 its very comforting and her voice is very calming
  18. tsdonadomundo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Artista impecável! Taylor Swift obrigada pela obra de arte um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Sempre trazendo novidades, letras lindas e inteligentes. Uma lenda da indústria musical.
  19. Andreises
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Não gostei e sóooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo issoooooooo
  20. tags13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so refreshing and calm, made a whole history in your mind that it's just perfect.… Expand
  21. vitorjan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum ficou muuuuito bom, ela como sempre entregando trabalhos maravilhosos, Taylor Swift é a cantora mais versátil da indústria
  22. instaeduardo
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    Amo a taylor , pero este disco esta más sobrevalorado de lo que amerita .
    Amo a taylor , pero este disco esta más sobrevalorado de lo que amerita .
  23. Muaaz29
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow the lyrics are so beautiful and pretty i love the album the story telling i think this is the best album of 2020
  24. ryanalcanes11
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simply her best album lyrically wise. Other pop stans might find it boring but they failed to realize that aside from being alternative as the genre, it is also made by Swift to prove savageness in songwriting and song production.
  25. KarenDirection
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has no skips, every single song is a masterpiece, this woman saved the year 2020.
  26. TrickWho
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    such a melancholy album that it's sad to be so low, it gets depressing in the face of the songs
  27. irembtw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    August, the last great american dynasty, the one, exile, cardigan, seven, epiphany... So many good songs
  28. Thongngo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!! Her best album since 1989. The lyrics, production of the album is just so perfect and easy to hear
  29. yaniss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Magical and beautiful, she made feel every story of this album through her incredible storytelling and her sulky/soft voice. Amazing ❤️
  30. rihab13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's really good album I love it so much it's masterpiece miss swift always made a good music
  31. Quovalski
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album yet. My favorite songs are: my tears ricochet, mirrorball, August, cardigan, Exile, this is me Trying and epihpany… Expand
  32. Tayoongi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing album!!!! No overproduction, great storytelling and lyricism, and an obvious masterpiece!
  33. dinnie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album ever. Lirycs, production, EVERYTHING is just chef's kiss. 13/10
  34. KarolSayuri
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    melhor album da cerreira perfieto incrivel lindo emocionante tudo de bom taylor vc é perfeita entenda te amo linda gosto muito da sua musica tem as melhores faixas que um album poderia ter
  35. JanesGray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    so the artist of the decade doing her best album and we will be eating this OMGGGG
  36. mathaugusto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso sonoridade única Taylor renascendo um verdadeiro hinário ❤️
  37. AnaNavarro
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Sorry but it’s too boring, it wasn’t an obligation to create an album just because yes, there was no need
  38. alexiaphantom
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    cannot believe she is doing so well with this genre and gurl got me respect for that
  39. dylan_LA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album lyrically, it has different vibes and sound from her previous works. She is so good at experimenting new sound, and switching to other genre flawlessly
  40. RosieWatts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With just a 16 hour notice, Taylor released one of the most career defining albums in her path to success. Not only do we see a genre shift flawlessly done, the lyrics get deeper and vocals better. The album tracks give justice to the album name 'folklore'.
  41. Ryan_88
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All who rate this below 7 it’s because you’re preseed please don’t be an as**ole
  42. Jay721
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is album of the year. Katy’s new album should be like this and be more experimental. With Taylor Swift talent to experiment with her music, she have more longevity than katy.
  43. zehra0013
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It means a lot. Great album the deserves everything. It feels so much It's a very unusual album.
  44. SelfishLove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has done it again! Proving the 10x Grammy Winner's versatility in putting out new music.
  45. alma1222
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    #Folklore is one of the best Album and best singer-songwriter. She's inspired me a lot through her music. Keep up the good work Taylor. God bless always
  46. Lanslachowski
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece by Taylor Swift. Folklore stands out lyrically, the cohesion and aesthetic. This album is everything.
  47. Cazzzz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is astonishing, the masterful lyrics and simplicity of the production really carry this album from good to extraordinary. Any part of any song is like a movie as the lyrics allow you to paint such a clear and visceral image in your mind
  48. dariusmc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un disco perfecto para mostrar cuánto ha crecido en la industria musical y como persona, para demostrar madurez y sensatez después de la era de REP.
  49. Matheus44
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album totalmente coeso. Swift conseguiu se superar mais uma vez em trazer algo novo
  50. Amirswiftie13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album came from heaven. Great songs, great lyrics, great sound and strong producer.… Expand
  51. Deewang13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece! Taylor Swift is a lyrical genius and no one can deny it.
  52. Mikelle
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This Album is an absolute work of art. The metaphors used, the story telling, and the production it is all just phenomenal. This just proves that Taylor Swift's one and only Competition is herself. Nobody is on her lane,no matter how much she lower her standards, her talent is undeniably overshadowing the simplicity of such certain genre making it even more appealing and rare. Her storyThis Album is an absolute work of art. The metaphors used, the story telling, and the production it is all just phenomenal. This just proves that Taylor Swift's one and only Competition is herself. Nobody is on her lane,no matter how much she lower her standards, her talent is undeniably overshadowing the simplicity of such certain genre making it even more appealing and rare. Her story telling in this album is incomparable, she's the one of the best writers that ever walked in this world once in a millennium.… Expand
  53. Yosephla
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Aveces aburre pero pues hizo alguno diferente a lo que ya nos tenía acostumbrado Exile y Betty son las mejores canciones de Taylor
  54. GoFightWinSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's the way folklord stomped on RED for me. My tears ricochet best song of her discography
  55. Aggelosks13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Most wonderful album of hers. Magical Enchanted. It truly has some of her best lyrics and melodies.
  56. am13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best album she’s ever done, every single track tells a story though her gorgeous songwriting
  57. Aselsio_6
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    I love this album.It's a lyrically masterpiece . Especially Seven , my tears ricochet
  58. raelonline
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    É um bom álbum, porém confesso que estou acostumado com a Taylor do pop, então um trabalho de folk foi inicialmente estranho pra mim. Porém, amei diversas músicas do álbum, enquanto algumas não conseguiram me atrair muito.
  59. Fe-fray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É o melhor álbum de todos! Eu fico impressionado como ela sempre consegue se superar e trazer trabalhos tão grandiosos. Folklore está impecável, desde as letras profundas aos arranjos muito bem pensados. Uma verdadeira obra-prima!
  60. rubyday
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterful album. incredible both sonically and lyrically. an honest and raw masterpiece.
  61. Ooh22567
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album ! my top 5 cardigan , my tears ricochet , august , epiphany, the lakes
  62. scarletharris
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    great album, i love the new genres that taylor is exploring. it jusy proves her excellence as an artist
  63. twisteddknife
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift goes another step further and decides to successfully change her sound with this new alternative album. This record is absolutely show stopping mostly due to the lyrical content, which is based off a story the singer created. What's so interesting about this story is that Swift makes the writing seem real and showcases raw emotions. Moving onto the production of the album, the artistSwift goes another step further and decides to successfully change her sound with this new alternative album. This record is absolutely show stopping mostly due to the lyrical content, which is based off a story the singer created. What's so interesting about this story is that Swift makes the writing seem real and showcases raw emotions. Moving onto the production of the album, the artist shows mostly ballad-like tracks like "cardigan", "hoax, "exile", etc. This indie sound makes the record sound more personal and deep. "folklore" is Swift's best album to date as it's the best album of the year.… Expand
  64. Maferech
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s the best album of the year for me!!! I loved it so much. All the lyrics are really meaningful for me... especially exile
  65. yogcha
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    it's a good album but I think it would hv been better if shorter....cardigan and seven are my absolute fav
  66. bennie16
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is absolutely a masterpiece of Taylor's career. Folklore is a combination of outstanding music production and fluent and coherent storytelling. If you can't find a good novel or an artwork to enjoy, folklore is probably not a bad option ❤… Expand
  67. emaakalebic
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  68. Jack288
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has been a long time coming in Taylor swift's career this is her magnum opus this is the album that will solidify her status as a legend
  69. Maestaines
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song will hit you
    She knows her craft so well, QUEEN!!!
    I'm in love with this album.
  70. JohnAshley
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album a mature step in Swift's artistry while retaining her core as a celebrated songwriter.
  71. Stephanieedv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es un álbum del que te enamoras la primera vez que lo escuchas y que lo amas más cada vez que lo volves a escuchar. En este álbum Taylor hizo arte, y expresa todo su talento como escritora, productora y obviamente como cantante. 10/10
  72. Ismail01
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Its really so bad i hate this album its **** bad really really so bad i am not say anything
  73. Omerikhlas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A whimsical masterpiece Taylor swift really outdid herself with this one wow
  74. ferlovers
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    A good album! Taylor is always reinventing herself
    highlights: CARDIGAN, MY TEARS RICOCHET, EXILE.
  75. Kauami1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FOLKLORE ISN’T JUST A ALBUM. IT’S NOT JUST A PHASE. IT’S A LIFESTYLE. A MOMENT IN TIME. IT’S IN EVERY PART OF OUR SOULS. IT’S THE AIR WE BREATHE. IT’S THE SMILE YOU GIVE TO PEOPLE YOU LOVE. IT’S IN EVERY FIBER OF OUR BEING. FOLKLORE IS EVERYTHING… Expand
  76. Osowito
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 and probably one or the best Taylor’s albums. The lyricd, the music, the ambient, everything just sound perfect.
  77. Mrswift97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very heartfelt album! Amazing for a surprise drop! Best album of the year, just give her the Grammy
  78. gustavofiais
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Álbum meio chato e monótono, nada que seja digno que uma artista tão grande quanto Taylor swift.
  79. Keke2611
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album yet, amazing lyricism and production courtesy of Aaron Dessner. Highlights include exile, my tears ricochet, and epiphany.
  80. iamicebear
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is excellent!!! Her songwriting never disappoints me and the fact that she did all of these during quarantine. She really made a story. The whole concept is amazing. I also love the vibe this album gives me. It's super mellow and chill. It also has tons of replay value. Her vocals has also improved. Her low notes are killing me. They are beautiful. She really proved that she isThis album is excellent!!! Her songwriting never disappoints me and the fact that she did all of these during quarantine. She really made a story. The whole concept is amazing. I also love the vibe this album gives me. It's super mellow and chill. It also has tons of replay value. Her vocals has also improved. Her low notes are killing me. They are beautiful. She really proved that she is more than just a popstar. She showed artistic growth and she is an absolute treasure in this music industry.This album is absolutely flawless. I love it.… Expand
  81. stormgattes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeiro, perspicaz em tudo que se propõe a fazer!!!
  82. Shone_lift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute MASTERPIECE. Written so beautifully and sonically encapsulating, nice light production and stunning vocals, truly one of the best albums released this year.
  83. kpsbunny
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album love it. Perfect alternative album this year has made. Swift shifted different genres smoothly… Expand
  84. Ayusharyal
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Stale but clever lyrics . but gets boring after 2 weeks. Clever but she has done better
  85. 062002
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. LOVE it. I have been streaming for the whole day since it’s release. It show cases her beautiful storytelling abilities through creative lyrics.
  86. isntalice
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Very personal, mature and cohesive. I loved it. It really requires a certain mood to appreciate it in its finest, but it's worth the first, the second and even the hundredth listen.
  87. filipebernardo_
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    The vocals, the instruments, the lyrics... this album sounds like heaven and it's really great to see Taylor extending her discography to new sounds
  88. Averagelistener
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album and one of the best albums ever. Every single song has made cry, Taylor Swift is amazing.
  89. Proferu801
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, Taylor Swift really did that, i'm so proud of her!
  90. Pamelalovestay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from her. no skips. Makes you cry. Remember your summer love. Your ex. Makes you fall in love with every Single track as you continue listening:)
  91. YaelAdrian
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, I loved it so much, specially for "Cardigan", one of her best albums, great job Taylor
  92. pocpreta
    Aug 27, 2020
    2
    Não curti muito o álbum, acho que a taylor teve melhor escoria dentro do pop
  93. Gaba_89
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    The best album, Taylor is such a great artist and songwriter. She deserves this and more.
  94. Raulrherrera
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Las letras son hermosas, las historias, la profundidad, lo natural y sencillo del disco. Una joya.
  95. Boltz20
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Her lyrical skills are just beyond insane. She brought us to a new world with this album.
  96. Laura98
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This album is Taylor's best one yet. It shows her songwriting skill, the songs are catchy, it tells a story and it makes you want to listen over and over again. Even people I know who didn't used to be fans have told me they like this album.
  97. theGhostman
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    What a great album. This is beyond beautiful. Ot is something you will listen again and again and it is not a some mediocre album out there. At last, something great release this year. This album is an art not just just a mysic album. It is truly a masterpiece.
  98. Emma12345
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Great production and incredible lyrics. Taylor once again showed why she is artist of the decade.
  99. Swiftieternally
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This album is a storytelling.and Taylor Swift is the narrator and at the same time one of the characters in it.by that every folks can relate and sure ly people will talk about her songs ,the lyrics every words,phrases,etc...connecting ,the connections are so much more to POV like individualities had there own perspectives.thats why Taylor's Songs and the lyricism are a level up of herThis album is a storytelling.and Taylor Swift is the narrator and at the same time one of the characters in it.by that every folks can relate and sure ly people will talk about her songs ,the lyrics every words,phrases,etc...connecting ,the connections are so much more to POV like individualities had there own perspectives.thats why Taylor's Songs and the lyricism are a level up of her new back to old as an EXPERIMENTALIST ARTIST OF THIS GENERATION .AND I … Expand
  100. soohieromine
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    folklore is everything Taylor Swift is and can be. A return to almost country roots but with elements of pop and new indie sounds. Her most cohesive and acclaimed since 2014’s 1989.
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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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