• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Jul 26, 2020
    1
    Sonoridade lenta, cansativa, e entediante. Álbum muito longo, e cansativo para escutar.
  2. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    a pure masterpiece , so sweet , so beautiful , so catchy , congrats Taylor . Folklore is definitely your best album , i'm so proud of you and so proud to be a swifties
  3. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    I just dont like it.All the songs sound the same.It is just a very boring album!
  4. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    El álbum es una pieza de arte, las historias que narra a lo largo de él son creativas y extraordinarias. Esta cansada ya de llevar en su espalda la industria musical. Es el álbum del año por tercera vez en su carrera.
  5. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Listening to “folklore” is sinking in cozy garden with soft smell of grass and cool air from the sea
  6. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Emocional y perfecto para una tarde de otoño. Un gran trabajo de swift experimentando el género alternativo
  7. Jul 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album sucks and i hate it so bad no one likes it kanyes music is so much better im just typing to fill in the word amount so i can post this review aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Expand
  8. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. I can't even say anything about it yet, I'm still processing this genious work of art.
  9. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    As a Taylor Swift fan for a very long time, I can say that her evolution is something else. She managed to reinvent her sound from country to pop and eventually, alternative-indie vibe we have right now. This collection of songs is clearly a departure from poppy sound we usually hear from Taylor Swift. Folklore is not just an album. It is a bouquet of incredible storytelling, sadnessAs a Taylor Swift fan for a very long time, I can say that her evolution is something else. She managed to reinvent her sound from country to pop and eventually, alternative-indie vibe we have right now. This collection of songs is clearly a departure from poppy sound we usually hear from Taylor Swift. Folklore is not just an album. It is a bouquet of incredible storytelling, sadness humming, coziness and whimsical mind she ever serve. I'm beyond surprise and grateful to hear this amidst of this un-cozy situation. Expand
  10. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the best album which Ms.Swift has created. Folklore contains lots of genres, and I can see that she had a breakthrough, where she decided to change her album genre, from pop to alternative. Besides, I have noticed that there are lots of songs that are similar to her previous ‘country’ songs. Old Taylor has come back.
  11. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    this is one of her best works!!! it’s truly amazing. best albums of the year for sure !!
  12. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Simplemente aburrido que necesidad tiene de dormir a la gente con el album completo?
  13. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. The storytelling, the lyrics, the production. Not to mention this was created during isolation. Amazing album and totally recommend it. Taylor switches genes yet again effortlessly.
  14. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    During this pandemic, everyone seems to get a little tired. Luckily the world gets its talented girl Taylor to write an masterpiece ablum to which heals most of us.
    Taylor always knows what is the best to do. Instead of making another pop album, the singer/songwriter decided to take things further. She made an alternative album and dropped it without telling anyone. The story telling skill
    During this pandemic, everyone seems to get a little tired. Luckily the world gets its talented girl Taylor to write an masterpiece ablum to which heals most of us.
    Taylor always knows what is the best to do. Instead of making another pop album, the singer/songwriter decided to take things further. She made an alternative album and dropped it without telling anyone. The story telling skill keeps improving and her ability to create melodys evolves. And we can never ignore artists like jack and Aaron who did a great job and made this album such a big deal. So let's go dive into her music!
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  15. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coeso e mais maduro da Taylor, o mais incrível do álbum é a criatividade nas composições, parece que não tem nada a dizer mais ele diz tudo com uma sonoridade quase alternativa, sem dúvidas a loirinha se reinventar e nunca decepciona.
  16. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    We expected nothing less from an album called Folklore than to be a piece of masterful storytelling. Where Taylor rose to fame on the back of country music but rose to the largest superstar of the 2010’s with pop music, this album comfortably embraces her storytelling roots.Each song basks in rich narratives that are not only embellished, but defined by imagery that lets us into a life sheWe expected nothing less from an album called Folklore than to be a piece of masterful storytelling. Where Taylor rose to fame on the back of country music but rose to the largest superstar of the 2010’s with pop music, this album comfortably embraces her storytelling roots.Each song basks in rich narratives that are not only embellished, but defined by imagery that lets us into a life she has mostly hidden since the start of her year disappearance before Reputation. The album blends folk, country as well as returning the soft pop that came to define the songs about her private relationships in reputation and Lover. It was a cultural reset periodt. Expand
  17. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is by far Taylor's best album. Its mature and complex where her last couple of albums were simply pop albums. This album is a masterpiece.
  18. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    the whole album is a stretch. also bon iver's vocals is perfect for the album's atmosphere matched with taylor swift's writing. this should be an album of the year
  19. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    **** i want a full novel about these storylines.
    do you even know how skilled you have to be to be able to write songs about characters you made up and connect them without having the whole album sound the same? and on top of that i could picture absolutely everything that is described as if it were a movie, it´s simply wonderful. she even thought about the vocabulary she used!! betty is
    **** i want a full novel about these storylines.
    do you even know how skilled you have to be to be able to write songs about characters you made up and connect them without having the whole album sound the same? and on top of that i could picture absolutely everything that is described as if it were a movie, it´s simply wonderful. she even thought about the vocabulary she used!! betty is a song from the pov of a 17y/o, and it sounds like if it was written by a 17y/o!!!!!
    as for the music, the production was on point. this is exactly what i was expecting from that title and cover. i literally felt like i was in the woods listening to this lying down in the grass.
    she owns country. she owns pop. now she owns alternative.
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  20. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Taypeste siendo una inmunda cuando no, y lo más ridículo es que sus fans creen que es "Alternativo" LA TAYMUGRE
  21. Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. everything looks the same, like barões da pisadinha's album. falando em português, é um soníforo Expand
  22. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Um excelente álbum, criatividade, saindo do modismo, do acomodado, ela se reinventa a cada música que compõe, isso não podemos negar! Para aqueles que estão dizendo que ela não é nada, isso não passa de inveja, pois ela não precisa postar meses e meses sobre um lançamento e, isso ficou bem claro com o álbum Folklore, pois foi anunciado em menos de 24 horas até mesmo para a própriaUm excelente álbum, criatividade, saindo do modismo, do acomodado, ela se reinventa a cada música que compõe, isso não podemos negar! Para aqueles que estão dizendo que ela não é nada, isso não passa de inveja, pois ela não precisa postar meses e meses sobre um lançamento e, isso ficou bem claro com o álbum Folklore, pois foi anunciado em menos de 24 horas até mesmo para a própria Gravadora, isso são poucos artistas que conseguem esse feito e, podemos garantir que ela deve ser uma das únicas! O álbum é sim uma inovação, é um refúgio que ela encontrou em se expressar, não podemos julgar, ela sempre encontra na música aquilo que ninguém consegue compreender! Expand
  23. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s greatest album to date. She proves, yet again, that she is a force to be reckoned with.
  24. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The album is written with such flair and creativity. A symphony of emotions Taylor has shown in this album.
  25. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    His best album so far, swift showed that he can launch an album without prior notice and demonstrate his ability to give us a high quality in his songs.
  26. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a fresh air at this moment,,,,too good, too perfect, everything is marvelous
  27. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor’s most mature and sophisticated album. There’s a lot of folk, rock and even country references that make us drown into the sound. The lyrics? Well, Taylor couldn’t get better. She’s an amazing storyteller and the album won my heart as soon as I listened to “the last great american dynasty”. It’s perfect! 10/10. Expand
  28. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan of Taylor Swift since her first album. Watch her grow, get mature and always deliver the best songs of all times with such passion and honesty is one of the reasons to love her every day. She wrote this album like who writes a novel and you can notice the story flowing through each song. I love this girl and everything about her!!!
    We're waiting for you in Brazil, Sparkly Princess!
  29. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    An amazing achivement and just 30!!! She creates caracters and stories that are relatable Im very curious about her next steps. A masterpiece! Brava
  30. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Reinvención a un nivel impresionante.Taylor sigue demostrando que es una experta en líricas que llegan al corazón.
  31. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This record gets better every time you listen to it. I am in awe of Taylor's lyricism and versatility as an artist.
  32. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Each song is a masterpiece, lyrically and sonically. Taylor Swift truly has created a folklore to pass down, giving us 16 songs - some about her life, some about the lives of people she's known, and some are stories that she herself has created. Album of the Year Grammy level.
  33. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    HORRIBLE. This fad needs to write the same songs over and over. Nothing new.... 0/10
  34. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso. Achei que ela nunca fosse superar o 1989. Parabéns, ansioso para os próximos lançamentos.
  35. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has fantastic freshness. Listening to it can make people move to a place of peace and quiet.
    The lyric in each song makes those who listen to it, connect with the next song and you simply don't want to stop listening to it.
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  36. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    First impression was that Taylor is the queen at reinventing herself. However, I quickly realized that this is who she always was. Her best album to date.
  37. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Pure perfection. You can see clearly how she evolved this time.
  38. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful lyrics, a really great album. Will not be a surprise if it wins de AOTY.
  39. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best album of the year. Best songwriter in the game for sure. We all have to stand Taylor and her beautiful gift, she’s amazing.
  40. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Boring, repetitive, all the musics sound the same for me it looks like it was made in a day
  41. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não gostei muito não, embora tenha uma super produção e uma clipe maravilhoso que tira o fôlego. Mais mesmo assim não gostei Expand
  42. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most mature album of Taylor Swift, she hold the most awarded country album with FEARLESS and the most awarded pop album with 1989 and now the most acclaim awarded alternative album with folklore.... Wishing all coming true Expand
  43. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    É genuíno. It's a Masterpiece. Esse álbum é o álbum certo pro momento certo. É relaxante e necessário nessa situação em que vivemos atualmente. O imaginário dela foi longe e a criatividade fez essa obra-prima.
  44. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love all the album, is amazing. The history behind the songs is awesome, her mind is awesome. Thanks Taylor for this album :)
  45. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    As someone who owns all of Taylor's albums and knows every lyric to every song, I must say this is some of my favorite work from her (reputation will always have a special place in my heart) It's such a change from her pure pop albums which were all amazing and it shows so much growth in her song writing. The production is hauntingly amazing and may not be as upbeat and dancey as her otherAs someone who owns all of Taylor's albums and knows every lyric to every song, I must say this is some of my favorite work from her (reputation will always have a special place in my heart) It's such a change from her pure pop albums which were all amazing and it shows so much growth in her song writing. The production is hauntingly amazing and may not be as upbeat and dancey as her other albums but it's also nice to sit back and enjoy the music and story she tells, with a glass of wine because in this house we don't waste wine ;) Taylor continues to outdo herself and put out amazing quality work. Sonically cohesive album. Lyrics are 13/13 can't wait to learn all the lyrics to everything Expand
  46. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Simplemente una obra maestra. Las letras son increíbles y la producción excelente.
    Álbum del año.
  47. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. I‘m never gonna be over this. My Tears Ricochet outsold and Taylor Swift is the best lyricist of this generation.
  48. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her most brilliant display of her talent and genius. Taylor Swift excels once again at songwriting and reinventing herself. The growth is inspiring
  49. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This albüm f*ck my psychology. lyrics are amazing, tay’s voice gorgeous.
    I can’t talk, no more word 10/10
  50. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    a super flawless chill-album! for the people that are worried about the lack of "bops" on the song, betty, the last great american dynasty and exile are all as catchy as anything taylor has put out. lyrically the album is amazing and deserves the hype
  51. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The intricate lyricism, the mellow beat, and that folky sound, the cohesiveness of this album and the distinct stories of one another made this album such a masterpiece. This really became the definition of folklore, stories from her life and other lives made this album alive and meaningful. I love the new sound of hers.
  52. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    The songs have deeply relatable and poignant poetry to them. There's barely a misstep in these songs; it may run a little long like her album "Lover" tracklist, but I appreciate the stories here. These are songs told in the point of view of others, like the album title suggests. I have always wanted Taylor to go in this direction since releasing 'Safe and Sound', a gentle approach andThe songs have deeply relatable and poignant poetry to them. There's barely a misstep in these songs; it may run a little long like her album "Lover" tracklist, but I appreciate the stories here. These are songs told in the point of view of others, like the album title suggests. I have always wanted Taylor to go in this direction since releasing 'Safe and Sound', a gentle approach and introspective and introverted approach to music, appropriate in timing due to COVID-19.

    She's made three pop records in a row, and I think the timing couldn't have been any better to release something less in line with these. It's a good career change and growth. She has a talent for making songs feel urgent at different points, describing normal events and stories in a way that feels grand and reflective.
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  53. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, lyricly, sonically and production-wise! The composer Taylor really stands out, giving us folklores from several character’s perspectives, including a love triangle. The only featuring artist in the album really stands out. Bon Iver is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who really got into the spirit of the album. Producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner made this aHer best album to date, lyricly, sonically and production-wise! The composer Taylor really stands out, giving us folklores from several character’s perspectives, including a love triangle. The only featuring artist in the album really stands out. Bon Iver is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who really got into the spirit of the album. Producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner made this a masterpiece and will definitely be proud to have this on their catalog. Expand
  54. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Me hizo sentir tanta emoción y tiene letras tan personales y profundas que se merece un 10 rotundo.
  55. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Stunning. Just beautiful. Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner are the best producers ever.
  56. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Such a boring album. No catchy hooks, no catchy or upbeat songs. Literally unlistenable.
  57. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A really beautiful masterpiece. Something that Taylor would do! What a surprise!
  58. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The perfect album from the perfect and completely artist. Taylor is all we need in this isolation
  59. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is beautiful. Sonically and lyrically. Taylor has done it again. The story behind each songs captivates you to hear more plus the relaxed sound. All I wanna do now is go to a house in the woods and listen to folkore in a rainy day. Well done, Taylor ❤️❤️ Expand
  60. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Just wonderful!! Her best work yet!! Taylor is definitely a music legend!!!
  61. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Sonically unlike anything Swift has ever created. Phenomenal lyrically. Have been listening on repeat since it’s release.
  62. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Increíble álbum, Taylor Swift dió un gran giro inesperado con folklore, es arte.
  63. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    while writing perspectives of people that are part of her figment of imagination, taylor shows who she is and always has been: a brilliant, sensitive and enthralling storyteller. aaron dressner's and antonoff's production help to elevate her poetry and take us to precious parts of her experiences and imaginations. thank you taylor for deciding to share this with us.
  64. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Increible álbum, en el podemos ver una nueva taylor, luego de su aclamada era "lover" aquí podemos ver unas letras un poco más personales que a pesar de no ser un álbum mi ido como nos tenía ya acostumbrados, podemos estar seguros que estas canciones perdurarán en la posteridad
  65. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    absolute lyrical masterpiece! the best work from Taylor she has ever released. sonically magically produced and mastered!
  66. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor se reinventa nuevamente, nos demuestra que puede escribir sobre otras historias de la misma manera en que escribe sobre sus propias experiencias Expand
  67. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Ame el album, tiene una profundidad de sentimientos que refleja la vulnerabilidad de Taylor.
  68. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album yet. Every song is amazing. Creative songwriting at its best.
  69. Mfh
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So clean, the cleanest work of Taylor, with so beautiful lyrics and melodies, just love it Expand
  70. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    gorgeous, fantastic and incredible
    perfect in this times of pandemic around the world
    came to save 2020
  71. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love Exile, The 1,seven I didn't think Taylor would make an alternative genre album. Guys, this was great.
  72. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Tudo flui bem no álbum, as letras são perfeitas e passa uma emoção muito boa afff
  73. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The greatest alternative album ever heard, such a masterpiece and a wonderful trip between the songs
  74. Jul 24, 2020
    0
    is very boring, like an Lana Del Rey album she try to do another music, but she failed
  75. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is the best album she has done so far, the lyrics are beautiful, the album has a story told from different perspectives and her voice and melody are soft and welcoming. It's an album that you want to listen to while you travel because it makes you imagine every song.
  76. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an album that experiments with sounds that Taylor Swift has never experienced. The experimentation on this album is so impeccable from the first to the last song. On the other hand, the rhythms are very good and above all the lyrics are exquisite and incredible. This album wraps you in a world of stories that connect between song and song. The risky change is excellent andFolklore is an album that experiments with sounds that Taylor Swift has never experienced. The experimentation on this album is so impeccable from the first to the last song. On the other hand, the rhythms are very good and above all the lyrics are exquisite and incredible. This album wraps you in a world of stories that connect between song and song. The risky change is excellent and succeeds in meeting all expectations. Expand
  77. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I have been a Taylor's fan since 2012 and this album is her best work, far away. It has part of her heart and emotions in every vibe, is so calming and personal... I just love it.
  78. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, definitely. Hauntingly beautiful tracks and brilliant songwriting. On repeat since release.
  79. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album is amazing congratulations to lana del rey, another sensational album, very melancholic and you can even rock the raba (ass) Expand
  80. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es perfectoooo me encanta, es el mejor álbum Alternativo ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  81. Jul 26, 2020
    8
    Good album, good lyrics but sounds like Lana’s song. Great job anyway’, I love This new Taylor’ style.
  82. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    taylor innovated and went further on this album with perfect easter eggs and songs with personal and cohesive lyrics !! In current pandemic times these songs are essential !! folklore is a work of art
  83. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a complete experience, deep lyrics with complex sounds. Perfect combination.
  84. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Magical, nostalgic, unique and unexpected. folklore is an album that left the world shocked for various reasons. The first reason is for its release on the day of its launch, something that Taylor Swift had never done. The second reason is for the content. Taylor focused on writing what she likes, stories with meaning and connected by a thread for an hour that leads you to have variousMagical, nostalgic, unique and unexpected. folklore is an album that left the world shocked for various reasons. The first reason is for its release on the day of its launch, something that Taylor Swift had never done. The second reason is for the content. Taylor focused on writing what she likes, stories with meaning and connected by a thread for an hour that leads you to have various mixed feelings like anguish, sadness, intrigue and happiness. In conclusion, folklore is a work of art for its content, writing, photos, engineering and producers. Expand
  85. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Didnt like, most of the songs sound the same. Her other albums are way better than this.
  86. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It may not appeal to pop fans, but you can't deny that "folklore" is the best written album Taylor, or any other artist for that matter, has ever released! The lyrical storytelling, haunting melodies and beautiful aesthetic of this album has saved 2020!
  87. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    She changed her entire genre really disappointed me I was her huge fan it's her worst work nobody wants it
  88. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor is a very great lyricist. Folklore is an incredible album that everyone must need to hear in the peak of this pandemic. You could literally sleep whilst listening to this whole discography.
  89. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Precious and peaceful. She is the best songwriter. Taylor Swift will go down in music history. Expand
  90. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I think the album is just perfect..the lyrics are so good..well thought out..quite storytelling...u got to be keen to follow up the storyline and connect the album all together. And uurgghh her voice!! I just love it..so so soothing. I think everyone should love this.
  91. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum nostálgico y expresivo, algo que extrañaba de ella.
    El cambio de Swift es bastante atrevido pero dió en el clavo con cada letra y melodía.
    Puedo decir con seguridad que es un álbum que el mundo necesitaba.
  92. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor is such an amazing songwriter, this album is so soft. This is not just an album but a masterpiece. Expand
  93. Jul 26, 2020
    0
    the album is so bored, the lyrics are good but the sound is exactly the same on every song.
  94. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Folklore really feels like the debut album of a whole new Swift — her narrative scope has opened up
  95. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    In my personal opinion this album is the best of his entire career, I don't want to detract from his other albums but this latest album has better lyrics than the other studio albums.
  96. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Fantástico! Taylor Swift muestra como es su prosa y creatividad. Uno de sus mejores discos. Que la sencillez no te engañen.
  97. Jul 26, 2020
    6
    If I had never heard Taylor Swift, The National or Bon Iver before, I would be over the moon about this record. But as a longtime listener of all three, this is a disappointing album. Dessner recycles his recent tropes from the last couple Ntl records and Big Red Machine, Bon Iver's sleep apnea would probably sound amazing and Taylor sings her tired phrasing style over this ultimatelyIf I had never heard Taylor Swift, The National or Bon Iver before, I would be over the moon about this record. But as a longtime listener of all three, this is a disappointing album. Dessner recycles his recent tropes from the last couple Ntl records and Big Red Machine, Bon Iver's sleep apnea would probably sound amazing and Taylor sings her tired phrasing style over this ultimately bland affair. Mirrorball, This Is Me Trying, Seven, and one or two other tracks rise above the rest, but after a few spins, I dare say I will be filing this on the shelf with Lover and Reputation as records that don't quite reach the heights of 1989, a near masterpiece. It's not that these are bad songs, so much as they are the same stuff all three artists are doing, with a Swift-sized budget. Listen to Light Years, Heavenfaced, Hairpin Turns or Dark Side of The Gym by the National to get a sense of what I mean. And Dessner's new song with Michael Stipe---the guy is a brilliant artist but hoo boy is he on auto-pilot. As is this album. Expand
  98. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I loved it . The whole vibe was so different from her older albums. The new indie sounds suites her well.
  99. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    No me esperaba un álbum así de Taylor, cada vez nos sorprende ahora cambiando de género musical... la producción y en letra.. volvió a sus antiguos raíces pero manteniendo la esencia de quién es ahora.. el álbum del año en mi opinión ❤️
  100. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best lyrics in Swift's career. The album explores nostalgia and grieve, the production is soothing and ambiental
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.