folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. BlankoJhon
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This was a very excellent record from one of the prolific song writers that ever exist.
  2. CHIRAG1234
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020. Taylor suprise album can lead her to become the first female artist to win album of the year three times.
  3. Juangrss
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Taylor saiu do nada com um album coeso e muoto aclamadoajskdkskskkks kskskskdj kdkskdkekks
  4. MusicFan24
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    folklore is an embodiment of Taylor's sonic versatility. With a 180 shift from pop to indie, from the ambient sounds to the wistful and elegiac lyrics, this album is timely and inimitable in the pop music scene. It deserves every achievement it garners.
  5. chachieprincess
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album
  6. JohnGabrielRana
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album truly shows how great Taylor as a songwriter and a musician. Easily, the best album of 2020.
  7. Sistermadly
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Wow, what a fantastic surprise !! The old taylor has come back to the phone, and changed her clothes. Here we get bits of all the things that make a taylor swift record great. We get swifts fantastic storeytelling and sense of melody in a folky incarnation without the sheen from her previous incarnations. This lets the songs shine and what great songs we get. Highlights include theWow, what a fantastic surprise !! The old taylor has come back to the phone, and changed her clothes. Here we get bits of all the things that make a taylor swift record great. We get swifts fantastic storeytelling and sense of melody in a folky incarnation without the sheen from her previous incarnations. This lets the songs shine and what great songs we get. Highlights include the fanstastic folk song betty, the lovely Bon Iver duet exile, and the stunning invisible string. Which ones will be your favorites depend which taylor you want to come to the phone....she is definetely not dead...thank god for that and i'm glad she's making records like this… Expand
  8. Steph1123
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album she ever made I love how this creates such a vibe. The tone and the lyrics always catches my attention. Illicit affairs, mirrorball, August and the lakes are the top and every songs are so good.… Expand
  9. valecuellar
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Its easily one of the best albums of 2020. The way she conveys stories and emotions has been unmatched lately, specially with this album.
  10. gonzilo
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    En el delicado bosque acústico en el que se desenvuelven los dieciséis temas de “folklore”, las hermosas melodías y la brillante lírica de Taylor Swift conforman la mejor simbiosis de toda su carrera.
  11. Chromatica_
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This record is a masterpiece, soooo goood, taylor swift, my favorites are exile, betty and august… Expand
  12. Nicolasopazo
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor came back to give us another masterpiece after her RED album, folklore goes deeper where the lyrics proves she’s the music industry.
  13. ismimduygu
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    this album is so good. best ts album ever. my fav is august and my tears ricochet
  14. anayabottles
    Aug 25, 2020
    7
    It's not my style of music but i did enjoying most of it. My favourite song has to be "The 1".
  15. agnibhughosh
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    it is arguably her best album yet and definitely a highlight in her career.
  16. Mi_
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is a masterpiece, lyrically and sonically. Taylor once again proves what she does the best and that is definitely her songwriting. But she isn't just a songwriter, she is a storyteller, she is a poet. I feel like she is proving that the most with songs like hoax, the lakes, my tears ricochet.
    This work of art will give you chills, you will fall in love with the whole album more and more each time you listen to it. I highly recommend it!    … Expand
  17. Mi_3
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is that kind of album you can listen to on a rainy autumn day curled up in your blanket or listen to it on a long midnight car drive with your headphones on or blasting it with the windows down.
    It is definitely a collection of old stories, memories, just like Taylor described it. I definitely think you can find the smallest parts of your heart in any of these songs.
    It puts you in your feels, it makes you think about stuff, it takes you on a whole emotional roller-coaster, and I truly believe those are the definitions of the greatest art works. They make you think, they make you feel.    … Expand
  18. jasondarnei
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore has got to be the leading contender for Album Of The Year at the Grammy
  19. swiftie_ale
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor most sonically cohesive album in my opinion, and a perfect example of her talent to switch genres whenever she wants. Lyrically perfect and I also find it so relaxing, one of my favorite Taylor’s albums.
  20. wahyutaufiqq
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. menenangkan jiwa dan raga, the best album ever!. I'm here, always to support you tay tay.… Expand
  21. Benjaminastetef
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Charming, relaxing, magic and with exquisite and playful songwriting, as usual if it comes from Taylor. Floklore is an enchanted forest full of vivid manifestations and feelings.
  22. annemax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An actual lyrical masterpiece, from beginning to end. All the songs are unique in their own way all the while being a very cohesive whole. A cultural reset and we don’t even know it yet. Album of the year
  23. hausofgeorge
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    Everything about this album is simply amazing.

    Each and every song has a different meaning, yet it all seems to connect somehow. The melodies, the way Swift uses her voice to express true feelings is so soft and pure. The album it self, seems very mature and is one of Swift's finest works. Even though it was produced in a very short time, Folklore delivered great things.
  24. JMDGamotia
    Aug 23, 2020
    6
    The Last Great American Dynasty also pertains to wholesale destruction and then contains "Holiday House" and "Standard Oil".
  25. santiagorc
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    The best Taylor Swift album for me. I like the calm vibes on this. The lyrics are pure genius. My fave is My Tears Ricochet and I do not skip any songs/
  26. Jamilaandrea224
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    Siempre he admirado el trabajo de Taylor como cantautora, así que realmente pude sentir lo que quiso trasmitir a través de este álbum. La producción es diferente a lo que vino haciendo años atrás, pero de igual forma me gustó bastante.
  27. divvya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a legend. Taylor created a dream a lifestyle I will never be able to get over this!!
  28. avr50
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    I wait a long time for this review, but that was because I wanted to see how it aged in me. Of course, aged is in this case, almost a month after it´s released. Anyway, I think that in that time, the album has "aged" pretty well. When I first listened to this album I was a little confused, I knew that the lyrics were incredible, but the overall tone and the mood was very different fromI wait a long time for this review, but that was because I wanted to see how it aged in me. Of course, aged is in this case, almost a month after it´s released. Anyway, I think that in that time, the album has "aged" pretty well. When I first listened to this album I was a little confused, I knew that the lyrics were incredible, but the overall tone and the mood was very different from other projects that it was a little confusing, but after listening over and over, the songs have grown on me, much more than I hoped. What really shines is her lyrics, as almost every Taylor Swift song, but in this project, the soft music combined with the lyrics makes it all so much more emotional, honest and mature. Her voice is so mature as well that, even though we can recognize that is her singing, we have to compare her voice in latest projects and see that she has changed and is not the same person when she wrote "Love Story" or "Blank Space" or "Delicate". I believe that this is gonna be on the top of a lot of critics best albums of the year, because, besides the comparisons with her other albums, this is, on its own, a masterpiece. I personally think that is Taylor´s best album, but my favorites will still be "Speak Now" and "1989"… Expand
  29. Kamoyayo
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    Omg I've loved an album like this,at first I didn't like the sound but now I've learnt to make peace with it,this is beautiful written ,I love Taylor for giving an album that I would always escape to
  30. Oddie24
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    One of the finest Taylor Swift's album since Red and 1989. folklore simply the best album of 2020
  31. chrisgaurav18
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor's come back home, and it's marvelous. She's always been a very good storyteller. Her past works were mostly confessional. When she transitioned to pop, the writer was still there, but it was overshadowed by the big productions and the incessant scrutiny of her lyrics to her personal life. With this new endeavour, her immaculately intricate storytelling feels raw and pristine;Taylor's come back home, and it's marvelous. She's always been a very good storyteller. Her past works were mostly confessional. When she transitioned to pop, the writer was still there, but it was overshadowed by the big productions and the incessant scrutiny of her lyrics to her personal life. With this new endeavour, her immaculately intricate storytelling feels raw and pristine; uninhibited by chart position, image concern, and grave calculations, her work feels solely concerned in one goal : weaving a story. The sound helps in elevating the stories, and puts the messages in the forefront, lets them shine. The results are harrowningly beautiful.… Expand
  32. zameero
    Aug 19, 2020
    0
    Absolutely atrocious and a total waste of an hour, the songs are just plain boring. Probably the surest thing I've heard in existence and Lakes was definently not doing any favors for the album
  33. boodpoprem
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    taylor swift genius of the pop, indescritible, honestly and walsome, perfect and beauty.
  34. Izzbit23
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful poetic masterpiece that is as close to perfect as you can get.
  35. Emanuel7000
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    If you understand music you will understand this album! 2 words “ MASTER PIECE” I’m somebody who loves pop music & up going exciting beats. For some reason this album didn’t catch me right away until I really decided to pay attention soon after this truly changed my perspective and understanding of what I was missing. Taylor Swift is an icon this album is so much more than just music it’sIf you understand music you will understand this album! 2 words “ MASTER PIECE” I’m somebody who loves pop music & up going exciting beats. For some reason this album didn’t catch me right away until I really decided to pay attention soon after this truly changed my perspective and understanding of what I was missing. Taylor Swift is an icon this album is so much more than just music it’s a form of art in storytelling. All I can say is this surprise album is honestly the best out of any album Taylor Swift has ever made. It’s filled of truth - love and hope. I’ve been streaming this album folklore 24/7 Taylor truly changed my perspective of 2020.… Expand
  36. giliardynery
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    um dos meus álbuns favoritos de 2020, estou completamente viciado em "this is me trying" e "seven".
  37. Weyling
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums and one of the best albums of 2020. I love the songs
  38. zeynepeceozcan
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Türkçe yazmam sıkıntı olur mu acaba? Neyse:D. Taylor Swift’in bu zamana kadar çıkardığı en iyi albüm. Farklı bir tarz denemiş olması beni çok mutlu etti. Spoiler: ne zaman farklı bir tarza geçiş yapsa o tarzın en çok ödüllendirilen albümünü yapmış oluyor:)
  39. T33
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Taylor has outdone herself. Even if you have never enjoyed her music before, this one is worth a shot. You won't be disappointed.
  40. username109999
    Aug 18, 2020
    3
    Forçado,maçante,chato.Lamentável que a crítica ainda engoliu isso ..........
  41. stilesmccall
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Hey, queen! Girl, you have done it again. Constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I'd say I'm surprised, but I know who you are. I've seen it up close and personal. Girl, you make me so proud and I love you.
  42. Hi_How_RYah
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    This was astoundingly beautiful album. Thank you Ms. Swift for releasing this album
  43. chyyyyy
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    folklore is the kind of album that I would listen to every single day. Taylor is one of the artists that I really admire. To think that she released it the same day she announced it is just mindblowing. No other artist can pull off that. This album is a masterpiece. Periodt.
  44. emilioTS1989
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Es el álbum mas maduro de Taylor Swift donde la lírica de Taylor es hermosa solo que ahora acompañada también de una musicalizacion exelente en fin la Reina
  45. Carsonwilliams
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    An amazing contemporary piece. Truly takes the time to slow down and show a more vulnerable side
  46. Tomehshh
    Aug 15, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album was kinda boring it is what I expected from Taylor Swift the same stuff about heartbreak… Expand
  47. Saul_24
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un Album muy inspirador, me encanta. Taylor es unas de las cantantes que escribe sus canciones mas iconicas y con sentimientos. La Amo… Expand
  48. annikarras
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    it’s literally just perfect. no skips. the timing was perfect too. august and mirrorball are personal favs
  49. Taylor1989
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    She did that!!! Cohesive work of art with once again magical lyrics! tay, i love u. You always amaze me
  50. fallenkyler
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    folklore is the best album of taylor swift so far!!! i love this album and the songs!!! no skips just entire masterpiece!
  51. Shubhswiftie
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    best ts album loved ts8 she is best artist i have ever seen...she is music industry
  52. LancerReviews
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Taylor Swift has created a sound of an artist unbothered and comfortable enough to try hard and prove more. This time it’s just Swift and her imagination, on a strip-down production, far from the glitz and flashy, oftentimes scandalous, surefire tabloid-worthy records. Folklore is clearly a masterclass in songwriting, but who would’ve thought her greatest writing would be tracks whichTaylor Swift has created a sound of an artist unbothered and comfortable enough to try hard and prove more. This time it’s just Swift and her imagination, on a strip-down production, far from the glitz and flashy, oftentimes scandalous, surefire tabloid-worthy records. Folklore is clearly a masterclass in songwriting, but who would’ve thought her greatest writing would be tracks which narratives are not about her?… Expand
  53. freddysam
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    This surprise release from Taylor Swift is an awesome one, and a pop gift. My special appreciation for her different choice of words, that I had to check a dictionary to understand.
  54. Sadeeedwards
    Aug 14, 2020
    2
    Folklore gave me winter vibes, which is odd considering it was released in the middle of summer. I'm very suspicious it was released early due to the billboard hot 100, she released just a week before bundles stopped counting towards the billboard hot 100. She took advantage of that, and released multiple bundles. Which scored her a #1 debut.

    The album seemed very messy, the mixed    Folklore gave me winter vibes, which is odd considering it was released in the middle of summer. I'm very suspicious it was released early due to the billboard hot 100, she released just a week before bundles stopped counting towards the billboard hot 100. She took advantage of that, and released multiple bundles. Which scored her a #1 debut.

    The album seemed very messy, the mixed genres caught me off guard. It was a mix of folk, pop, indie, country, and there were even some strings heard. Nothing really stuck out about the album, she had some good lower register vocals in a few songs but that's about it. Not to mention invisible string at 1:55 sounds like justin biebers company at 1:13.

    definitely disappointed.    … Expand
  55. Petrap
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Taylor Swift once again proved that she is queen when it comes to writing.
  56. EffyHeart
    Aug 14, 2020
    0
    give me cancer after listen to this, i'm going to the hospital ask for help!
  57. Lalalala938e8
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    The best album ever, a masterpiece, with her soul and words, i'm really proud
  58. Crispim
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With 16 tracks, Folklore the eighth studio-album from Taylor Swifts is such as a gender-switch. The songs are softly organized, the album lasts 1 hour and 3 minutes, being like a piece of heaven. It runs for Grammy.… Expand
  59. GabrielJacob52
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excepcional e brilhante. Taylor Swift é incrível em tudo no que faz! Não é atoa que ela é a artista da década, este álbum veio para salvar 2020.… Expand
  60. tristanvhuizen
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Love love love this album. Genuinely think it’s Taylor’s best. Every single song is amazing and so we’ll made and written.
  61. heyjeff
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I think it’s one of my favorite albums of all time. Thank you to Taylor for release this (it’s all we needed)
  62. monica79
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El album es muy inspirador a pesar de la crisis del coronavirus. Este album ha creado entre nosotros un espacio donde nos adentramos a un mundo calido como lo enseña Folklore. Taylor Swift nunca dejara de ser la mejor compositora de todos los tiempos.… Expand
  63. Henmax2007
    Aug 11, 2020
    1
    despite some two or three good songs, i think Taylor is an overvalutaed artist.
  64. yonhy
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    fantastic!!!!!!perfect lyrics. Super producción, es un álbum **** justo para la situación actual, en un genero que Taylor no había explorado y eso es de admirar
  65. whishyie
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Awesome , this album is really good , I love it , cardigan and mad woman and the 1 is really good
  66. Rapiddagger
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Beautiful tracks... I have been playing it continuously since it came out and I can never get tired of the songs. The album is a lyrical masterpiece and I cannot wait for the rest of this era of music videos. Cardigan music video was beautiful and she served us another dish of easter eggs and aesthetics
  67. koleadams
    Aug 8, 2020
    4
    wasn't very good, relatively nice production drowned out by a lowly Taylor Swift lyrical performance that persists on nearly every track.
  68. bea9895
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Folklore is more mature than any of Taylor's other works. Her songwriting abilities really shine through on each song and they do such an amazing job of storytelling. This is definitely my favorite album of hers so far.
  69. Melissa_xii
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album since RED. She's proved it once again that she's one of the greatest song writer of this generation. This album was written in span of 3 months.… Expand
  70. Zorrata
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grammy Biiitch!!! This is so good every song can grow on you. This is so beautifully made. I really love the production made by Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. This album tells the story of different people and it feels like you are really wearing their emotions.… Expand
  71. Sterbjorn
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a **** vibe... biatch!!! I felt like I'm in heaven listening to this. Huge fan of this album.… Expand
  72. Bennyhk
    Aug 8, 2020
    5
    This album is one of the best album of all time and if u can't agree to that, u are tasteless and there's a special place for you in hell..
  73. Giulianaperuch
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Perfect!! An anthen!! Deserves a Grammy for all the perfect songs she made. The best of her carrer
  74. merzav_ka
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing surprise album, awesome storytelling, I can't get enough of it! Every song is a little masterpiece.
  75. michael_k
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This album is so good and filled with emotion. I highly recommend it to everyone who is an alternative music fan and to everyone else because it’s a very special album. The lyrics are fantastic and the production is in some songs minimal but very affective and magical.
  76. sillyolyou
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    It's really bad - sounds like offbrand indie. Almost the entire album is so forgettable, there's not a single identifiable feature that makes "good".
    Only good songs are: exile (solely because the harmony is great), the 1 (has a few good lines) and august (there's a certain feel to it).
    Cardigan sounds like someone used a neural net on a set of folk albums
  77. AlexMcLoughlin
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    Swift proves yet again that she is a force to be reckoned with.

    Stand out tracks, include; "the 1", " "exile (feat. Bon Iver)", "mirrorball", "august", and "betty". The opening track was surprising, as it didn't seem to match with what I had in mind of this being a soft, acoustic-driven album, but ultimately I found it enjoyable. "exile" which features artist Bon Iver was also a    Swift proves yet again that she is a force to be reckoned with.

    Stand out tracks, include; "the 1", " "exile (feat. Bon Iver)", "mirrorball", "august", and "betty". The opening track was surprising, as it didn't seem to match with what I had in mind of this being a soft, acoustic-driven album, but ultimately I found it enjoyable. "exile" which features artist Bon Iver was also a fantastic track. Iver adds another layer of depth and the harmonies work very well. I would be confident to say that without Bon Iver this song would be baseless. "betty" is a great track and taken from the perspective of a character woven into the album. It is a real blast from the past with an acoustic guitar and harmonica, giving a true folklorist vibe.

    However, even though a majority of the songs are exceptional, others are forgettable. If I were to critique this album, I would say that Swift tries to be deeply profound and poetic about situations that aren't in dire need of it (see; "cardigan", "illicit affairs"). Going off the album title, folklore tells stories passed down through history. However, when these stories are so deep and layered with mystery, the messages and meanings behind each story are lost.

    Honing into specific songs, include; "the last great american dynasty", which tells the story of the woman who previously owned Swift's Rhode Island home, Rebekah. The lyrics and melody are nothing to fuss about and then in the bridge, we find out who Rebekah actually is and the song makes sense. The issue is, once I found out who Rebekah was I was done with the song and it didn't pique my interest to tell the story, nor hear it again.

    "seven" seems to be enjoyed by a majority of people. I agree that the nostalgia of being young hits close to home, it is the breathiness and odd projection of Swift's vocals that irritate me. The vocals seem strained and forced, making it hard to listen through and through. "peace" and "hoax" the final two respective tracks on the album are... I don't know. I really don't know. This is alarming as most of Swift's closing tracks have been some of the standouts of each of her albums.

    Ultimately, I conclude that the album is good, but could have been better executed.    … Expand
  78. Tycornet1
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing,true masterpiece, the lyrics the thought that went into it it’s brilliant I have nothing else to say. I’ve been waiting for the world to notice Taylor’s lyrics and vocals that I’ve seen through all the years and in Folklore they absolutely shine.
  79. Ranjanrati
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever. Just classic taylor swift is here. Lovely the indie folk vibes it offers. A true lyrical masterpiece.
    Love that album extremely.
  80. MaxFernanndess
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    outstandingly written. perfetly produced. a mark in taylor swifts carreer, proving one more time how incredible her ability of reinventing herself is.
    with "folklore", taylor swift yet again shows the world that more than a hitmaker and the songstress of the decade, she is a genius who never disappoints with her albums, concepts, creations, ideas and talents.
    brilliantly made. greatest    outstandingly written. perfetly produced. a mark in taylor swifts carreer, proving one more time how incredible her ability of reinventing herself is.
    with "folklore", taylor swift yet again shows the world that more than a hitmaker and the songstress of the decade, she is a genius who never disappoints with her albums, concepts, creations, ideas and talents.
    brilliantly made. greatest album of the year so far undoubtedly.    … Expand
  81. jessicalondon
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments herI really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her voice, which I think sounds great on this album. I used to be a massive fan of her in her country days then stopped listening, but this album completely immersed me from start to finish, and got me back into all of her previous music too. The fact that this was written and recorded in 3 months under quarantine makes it all the more impressive to me.… Expand
  82. nluuz
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    An album conveying the mood I was looking for. Delicate melodies combined with dreamy production make it a lovely album to listen to when you want to take it a little easier.
  83. byrontorress992
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejore discos de este año, de inicio a fin es un viaje que te conecta con su mensaje en cada letra.
  84. VFCB
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    The album is cohesive and has a rich philosophical and literary range, moreover it is a highly suitable album for the world stage.
  85. eurafaelbenigno
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    O 1989 era até então o meu álbum favorito da Taylor e realmente achei que não existido outro à altura no quesito de qualidade, mas fui surpreendido pelo folklore e por essa sonoridade da Taylor que eu sempre precisei e não sabia até ouvir esse álbum.
  86. Anhanh2205
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album I've ever heard, my favorite song is my tears ricochet. Knowing her for 10 years and she always makes surprise when she's back with her new album.… Expand
  87. Cesa
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    one of her best albums, miss swift did it again ❤️ she is the music industry. he did it in country, and he did it well, in pop he did it well and in the alternative he did it well again
  88. cucu291
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    god tür album. exile, august, mirrorball, cardigan, my tears ricochet and betty are my favs.
  89. Cacaia
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good album, it's so pure and beautiful. It's like you fall in love, break your heart and makes you feel emotions that you thought didn't existed. 10/10… Expand
  90. GalderJr
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Taylor's best album, a lyrical masterpiece. She has to be one of the best songwriters of this generation.
  91. CharlotteSwift
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This is the best part of 2020 and I really needed this. It’s been some tough months but Taylor is getting me through. Her lyricism and storytelling is so on point and she is one of the best artists of our time. I am proud to be a Swiftie and I am proud of Taylor for breaking so many records. This album is an 11/10. I highly recommend it. (You might have a small crying session tho, but itThis is the best part of 2020 and I really needed this. It’s been some tough months but Taylor is getting me through. Her lyricism and storytelling is so on point and she is one of the best artists of our time. I am proud to be a Swiftie and I am proud of Taylor for breaking so many records. This album is an 11/10. I highly recommend it. (You might have a small crying session tho, but it is worth it.) Let yourself be carried away by the softness of her voice and find yourself in a whole other world listening to her stories.… Expand
  92. CarterAnderson
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    HEY QUEEN! Girl, you have done it again. Constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I'd say I'm surprised, but I know who you are. I've seen it up close and person. Girl, you make me so proud, and I love you.
  93. Ridma
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is her best work hands down. I hope she does more work with Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver because damn, what an album.
  94. BethanyJoy
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Truly one of her best works, if not her best. Particularly in the lyrical category, Swifts skill truly shines in this album. Taylor showcases her songwriting and storytelling skills like NEVER before, complimented by a beautifully cohesive, mystical sound that will bring you to your knees.
  95. ivanSV22
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This is the album of the year, Taylor Swift has prove that she is an artist in every way possible. She`s not afraid of switching genres, and she is absolutely brilliant in every one of them.
  96. Tayloristhebest
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020. Grammy winner of album of the year 2021 has came.Taylor's best album ever heard
  97. Manny90210
    Jul 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing new. Same old! She is not growing as an artist. I expected something new, not the same pale music. Taylor you need to elevate your craft and I know you can. Until then bye!… Expand
  98. fusionbomb
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Solid album. The songs all blend well with one another as they go from one to the next. I’ve got to say, this is one of her best albums yet. Not to mention the fact that she finished it all in less than three months! Taylor is, in my honest opinion, one of the best singer-songwriters of our generation.
  99. Maddie_Grace
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Lyrically amazing! But, some tracks I wasn’t really a fan of. “cardigan”, “august”, and “betty”, are my three favorites and “epiphany”, “peace”, and “hoax” were my least favorites.
  100. Amatei
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Really intense and amazing stories, Taylor has matured so much as a writer. Some songs do bore me and feel out of place but a fantastic body of work overall.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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