folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Anisawinda_
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is very calming... This album takes us get into the story that Taylor want us to know... I love how brilliant her idea...
  2. chewilli13
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I’ve been a fan since the beginning. There have been albums I’ve adored (RED, reputation), and some albums I’m not a huge fan of (1989), but folklore...this is her best work. I didn’t think I could ever again be as wowed by her as I was when she released reputation but I stand completely corrected. 10/10, it is an absolute, skip-less masterpiece. My favorite tracks are the 1, exile,I’ve been a fan since the beginning. There have been albums I’ve adored (RED, reputation), and some albums I’m not a huge fan of (1989), but folklore...this is her best work. I didn’t think I could ever again be as wowed by her as I was when she released reputation but I stand completely corrected. 10/10, it is an absolute, skip-less masterpiece. My favorite tracks are the 1, exile, cardigan, mirrorball, mad woman, and epiphany. I am very proud to be a fan.… Expand
  3. MikeTruong
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is the kind of album that I would like to spend my time, spend my imagination follow the story that be told by her. And it's really amazing.
  4. ericshigueru
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    it’s incredibly how great taylor is as a composer and artist, she totally gave us more one beautiful album
  5. HaydenChen
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It’s an album where you can find a corner listening, reading lyrics, reading your book, and/or reading your thoughts. Simply beautiful, and simply one of the best
  6. tsermi
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor trabalho dela até agora, liricamente, sonoramente... Um álbum incrivelmente coeso!
  7. Mattandrad
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect, the best album of the year!! It's so magical and beautiful, thank you taylor for this.
  8. shahnialharoon
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    album of the year wig flew threw I couldn't stop listening ever since the first listen hope it gets a 98
  9. dropjunow
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    o album é perfeito de começo ao fim, a coesão entre as musicas e as letras lindas e emotivas. simplesmente perfeito.
  10. ETenorio
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Excelentes músicas para ouvir e se inspirar! Músicas leves , simples mas com muito sentimento e entrega do Cantor !
  11. birafurtado
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best Taylor Swifts album and one of the best of the year. Love it sooooo much
  12. Arvinclark
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    10/10 so damn good songs!!! I love the creativity. You will feel the depth on each lyrics. No one has done it like her.
  13. DavidGamer64
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is just amazing. Taylor reinvented herself and that's so good for the music industry.
  14. maripratesi
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor delivered the best job of his career. Cohesive, sweet, sad, smooth and chaotic. Beautiful lyrics, pleasant and complementary melodies. Taylor proved that her success comes not just because her story is told in the songs, but because she is a good songwriter. It's not just her story, it's the way she touches our hearts
  15. NormanAlee
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    While in this world exixst such multylayerd comlicated beautifully sad album like Tidal this cant be better. Absolutely ordinary folk sound with predictable tunes...
  16. pedroferrera
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is a great musician. Her music is growing up. The best musician ever.
  17. VirgoSpion
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    folklore is unlike any album that she released. It is the album that you can nearly taste, the album that you would eat a thousand times, the words that you want to hear for the rest of your life, the feelings that you never felt before, the sounds that brings you to another dimension. folklore is beautifully written and produced,.
  18. Minh_Minh
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is so far Taylor's greatest album. Although I love Pop (1989 and reputation) but this album is really like that album I'm finding my whole life.
  19. ThuTa
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    What a stunning album
    I feel sad and happy at the same time
    What a masterpiece Can't believe we have this music INDUSTRY ❤️
  20. selinsama
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    masterpiece! it's the best album i've ever heard. it's sonically, lyrically the best! always wanted her to do alternative and i'm so glad she's coming out of her comfort zone unlike the other artists in this decade. she's the woman and the artist of the decade for a reason. i hope she challenges herself like this all the time!
  21. AndersCatLover
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Ethereal, introspective and soul soothing. This is genuine songwriting that goes straight to one’s soul. Some songs are truly hypnotic (My Tears ricochet just to quote one). This is Songwriting and Creativity at its highest, the stream of consciousness that led to this masterpiece is powerful and sincere. Joni Mitchell wouldn’t disagree on it, I guess. Taylor is not just 1989, Lover orEthereal, introspective and soul soothing. This is genuine songwriting that goes straight to one’s soul. Some songs are truly hypnotic (My Tears ricochet just to quote one). This is Songwriting and Creativity at its highest, the stream of consciousness that led to this masterpiece is powerful and sincere. Joni Mitchell wouldn’t disagree on it, I guess. Taylor is not just 1989, Lover or Reputation, which I really love and enjoyed immensely: she’s a 360 degree artist and above all, 100 % authentic. An extraordinary album delivered after tre months of clearly cathartic quarantine, craftily written in order to express the artist’s most intimate feelings: the result really does speak to my soul. True GENIUS!… Expand
  22. Stipeadzic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the greatest things I've heard recently. It is so melancholic, beautiful, emotional and powerful.
  23. Jayjayssi
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. album of the year, absolute perfection. it's truly a masterpiece. lyrically, sonically, eveything. it's so warm and make you comfortable in these trying times it feels like home.… Expand
  24. earlierrrr
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The Taylor Swift album that was meant to happen

    I personally think that when Safe and Sound was released as a soundtrack for The Hunger Games, Taylor Swift should do this direction after Red. While Red undeniably cemented Swift's stature as a master songwriter through deep cuts like All Too Well and The Last Time, the record still was "radio-safe" by including tracks like 22, WANEGBT, and    The Taylor Swift album that was meant to happen

    I personally think that when Safe and Sound was released as a soundtrack for The Hunger Games, Taylor Swift should do this direction after Red. While Red undeniably cemented Swift's stature as a master songwriter through deep cuts like All Too Well and The Last Time, the record still was "radio-safe" by including tracks like 22, WANEGBT, and I Knew You Were Trouble. Swift's records have always had that a couple of tracks that deviate from the entire mood of the album. (Take Call It what You want in reputation and Soon You'll Get Better in Lover). folklore in comparison is her most cohesive album yet, and her best one that highlights hr skill in writing lyrics.    … Expand
  25. lukedidseeyou
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is literally a masterpiece. This is her best album yet, in my opinion. Definitely my favorite so far. This is the album that I didn't know I needed, especially during these times of the pandemic.
  26. Iconicteainc
    Jul 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was EXTREMELY bored with this album. It seemed like an Adele album; one long song, but of course because she’s a traditional pop star, who’s pushing no boundaries and fits a social beauty standard, y’all are acting like it’s the best thing ever. The album is lame.… Expand
  27. HosseinHsm
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A new version of Taylor Swift just arrived. Haunting melodies, beautiful vocals and powerful lyrics is strikingly dominated all over the tracks. From "the 1" to "hoax" everything is just brilliantly put together in every aspect you ponder about. The folk rock, indie and chamber pop atmosphere is unforgettable and by far it's one of the best albums of the coming decade and is Taylor's bestA new version of Taylor Swift just arrived. Haunting melodies, beautiful vocals and powerful lyrics is strikingly dominated all over the tracks. From "the 1" to "hoax" everything is just brilliantly put together in every aspect you ponder about. The folk rock, indie and chamber pop atmosphere is unforgettable and by far it's one of the best albums of the coming decade and is Taylor's best album so far.… Expand
  28. Morgan_Raeanne
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful album! Taylor really went all out and did amazing. Each song as a unique sound and meaningful lyrics I couldn’t recommend this more.
  29. Nanath09
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That’ the new AOTY, i love this so much and I can’t stop listening, every song are just awsome… Expand
  30. yamalama
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is without a doubt Taylor's most sophisticated and mature project. Her lyricism and songwriting skills are demonstrated at their best and the production is exquisite to match. She creates a detailed and vivid world in this project that feels warm and comforting yet simultaneously melancholy. It is a refreshing change of pace for her and a very needed project during this pandemic.This is without a doubt Taylor's most sophisticated and mature project. Her lyricism and songwriting skills are demonstrated at their best and the production is exquisite to match. She creates a detailed and vivid world in this project that feels warm and comforting yet simultaneously melancholy. It is a refreshing change of pace for her and a very needed project during this pandemic.

    Favourites: august, exile, cardigan, this is me trying, illicit affairs
    Least favourite: hoax,    … Expand
  31. Alcioalka
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is lyrical masterpiece, i love how she's putting her emotions, feelings,, and her imagination into this album, i think this her best written song,
  32. Aryansarthi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is lyrically the best.....i said what i said....it shows different stories of different characters. Songs are perfectly aligned and represents different emotions.
  33. Nick01
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is beautiful. lyrically her best, i also appreciate the alternative sound, it’s the perfect way to talk about certain themes.… Expand
  34. swiftietingz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift delves into a completely new sound on this beautiful record. Her rich story telling and heavenly vocals are highlighted by the stripped back production and its fair to say that she nailed this project.
  35. neilfrancis24
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift never failed us on her songwriting skills, narrative songs and telling stories through her music. Her eight studio album (folklore) proves us that no matter how genre she made it really bothers our body and soul with her masterpieces. This album is a indie folk type of genre that perfectly fits this time on pandemic. She's always been amazing because she never really stopTaylor Swift never failed us on her songwriting skills, narrative songs and telling stories through her music. Her eight studio album (folklore) proves us that no matter how genre she made it really bothers our body and soul with her masterpieces. This album is a indie folk type of genre that perfectly fits this time on pandemic. She's always been amazing because she never really stop discovering the different sides of music. However only few people who are deep will understand and appreciate this kind of gem.… Expand
  36. iviifdez
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Just magnificent. This album feels like opening a small box, full of pictures from childhood. It feels warm like a cardigan.
  37. Joshuadejano
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Calm. Raw. Delicate. I wish I had this kind of mind of Taylor Swift, very inspiring. My forever love of music.
  38. JanYhaa
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Might this is my favourite album for my whole life.And i never thought she will made an alternative album.Couldn't love you more Taylor❤
  39. Zzzander_
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love it, sonically and lyrically stunning!
    Taylor never disappoints in writing songs, it is narrative which allows you to picture out every scene as if you were the one she is singing about or it is your story being sang. Awesome work, a great masterpiece!
  40. Tayson
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The folklore album looks like hugs for childhoods friends you haven’t seen you years palaroid photos rediscovered on dusty shelves, capturing long forgotten memories, heartbreak and longing… Expand
  41. Daiku
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG this is the best album of 2020!! Taylor Swift voice so beautiful. I can replay this album all day.… Expand
  42. rahuldhupar
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The album is perfectly woven with lyrics and music we all wait to resonate with. Taylor, like in her all albums, connects to whats she sings. But with this album, the raw and unapologetic turn with lyrics and vocal delivery gives this album a potential to be forever remembered as "classic" for songwriting lessons. Unlike her previous projects, the sublime nature reflects that she has noThe album is perfectly woven with lyrics and music we all wait to resonate with. Taylor, like in her all albums, connects to whats she sings. But with this album, the raw and unapologetic turn with lyrics and vocal delivery gives this album a potential to be forever remembered as "classic" for songwriting lessons. Unlike her previous projects, the sublime nature reflects that she has no intentions to prove anything. It's just her and lyrics. I would give this album a perfect 10/10!… Expand
  43. cheryllam
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's most sonically gorgeous and cohesive album to date. Incredible lyrics and production once again.
  44. Jen412
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is everything the world needed in 2020. Flawless album, executed perfectly with a great showcase of Taylor's songwriting skills. Another shift in genres that proves she can excel remarkably at everything she tries.
  45. IlyaCrystal
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The 8th Taylor Swift's album "folklore" is masterpiece! It is one of the best albums I've ever heard!
    I didn't know that I needed an album like this!
    It's Taylor's first album which genre is alternative! And all songs are great! Thank you Taylor for this amazing project!
  46. harshvardhan19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever omg it's a masterpiece by the Queen Taylor Swift herself, it's so beautiful and aesthetically pleasing… Expand
  47. Ivan98
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It’s very very good album ❤️❤️❤️ Just love it. Taylor is awsome she is the music industry ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  48. MaryRose
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is such a masterpiece. You will not regret listening to this whole album. It's a full of amazing songs of how Taylor Swift's put her creatives in her album. How she made the whole album a matured one and surprised us. One thing for sure is you will love it.… Expand
  49. charlotte_233_
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love this album! It's so cosy and different. My new favorite Taylor Swift album.
  50. OudayYehya
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is making feel emotions I didn't know that I needed to (or could) feel and that's why it is officially my favorite Taylor Swift album.
  51. anuj1234
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Leave it to Taylor Swift to completely switch her game. From country to pop to alternative, this woman has shown rare versatility a very few popstars have. Folklore is her most cohesive album, meant for smooth listening and have the best lyrics of her career.
  52. Sinjinimondal
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a really beautiful album. It's just like a mature version of album RED and it has got that country Taylor vibes in it which mixes with everything giving you a nostalgic feeling. I just love it and is absolutely the best work from Taylor swift… Expand
  53. Exequielle
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The Album is fresh and raw from the ordinary. It is heavenly and chaotic, but overall it a well-done album. I rate it 10 because it deserves it. The lyrics and the vocabularies used, is written beautifully with deep imagely. I never expect an album like this especially this era. I rate it 10/10.
  54. Pcliffy15
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Extraordinary craftsmanship. The Taylor Swift album we never realised we needed. But we did.
  55. Icb
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet and one of the most beautiful musical experiences I’ve ever heard.
  56. Varini
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It is truly remarkable to be able to write music from a perspective that isn’t your own. To write an entire album... that’s just genius. This album is Taylor Swift in every way, but yet it’s akin to none. Marvellous.
  57. iconicgif
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    folklore is a result of a pop mega star who traded her comfortable signature style and calculated ways for the sake of her own artistry progression and her most authentic self expression in the truest form possible!
  58. tialouise
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incredible storytelling and musical production - Taylor was born to write this album … Expand
  59. valterdossantos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s so beautifully written and produced! One of those albums you listen from the first until the last song non stop..no skipping.… Expand
  60. LeoMG11
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    An excellent body of work with incomparable ambience and magnificent lyrics.
  61. marrkus
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This album make me feel good, relax and incredible. I can't believe one day Taylor Swift sing a folk song, but now it come true. Best album for a cruel summer.
  62. KhufKhuf
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore
  63. Arandomhuman
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I never realised these songs were something I could fall in love to. My favourite has to be Invisible String, Exile and Cardigan.
  64. nikniknaknak
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing. I was a bit surprised when I initially heard the album. The sound is a stark contrast to the what I would typically associate to a Taylor Swift album. But the more I listened, the more I loved it. The story telling is poetic. I let my imagination run wild while listening and pictured whole worlds and lives that Swift was painting. I wish I could listen to it for the first time over again.
  65. sunnykanda13
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    this is one of her best work. the melodies, her voice, the feel that songs give... it's all just swiftastically taymazing.

    wrote this review in all lowercase letters cuz
    if you know you know!
  66. Dulniw
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is my new favourite album and probably Taylor's best album lyrically. Also I live her vocals in all the songs. This proves how much Taylor has grown as an artist!
  67. AnnaDalligan
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    By Far Taylor’s most personal and beautiful album yet. I adore the storytelling lyrics on this album, and her vocals sound absolutely DIVINE!! her best album yet
  68. johuuuuny
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift truly has a way with words. She is without a doubt the greatest songwriter of our generation. She continues to defy all odds and break barriers. She cannot be caged to a single genre. Folklore is a magical album that feels like the tightest & warmest hug that you'll receive during quarantine.
  69. andreinas98
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is the album Taylor Swift was born to do. Just pure and heartfelt lyrics that are not shadowed by heavy production. Her voice suits perfectly with the piano. A masterpiece.
  70. beysdragon
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Folklore jest najlepszym albumem Taylor pod względem lirycznym. Każda piosenka opowiada swoją historię, a dzięki ich uniwersalności każdy może utożsamiać się z innym bohaterem utworu. Przez melancholijne brzmienie krążka miło słucha się opowieści artystki.
    Folklore jest również najbardziej dojrzałym dziełem Swift. Zwykła dziewczyna z gitarą, która zdobyła rozgłos za sprawą country, a    Folklore jest najlepszym albumem Taylor pod względem lirycznym. Każda piosenka opowiada swoją historię, a dzięki ich uniwersalności każdy może utożsamiać się z innym bohaterem utworu. Przez melancholijne brzmienie krążka miło słucha się opowieści artystki.
    Folklore jest również najbardziej dojrzałym dziełem Swift. Zwykła dziewczyna z gitarą, która zdobyła rozgłos za sprawą country, a później miano legendy poprzez pop ewoluowała w artystkę, która umie połączyć oba te gatunki w jeden alternatywny album z powiewem świeżości.
    Ósmy album Tay ma sobie nutkę magii ze Speak Now i nostalgiczne jesienne brzmienie Red. Niezwykle delikatny, stonowany i emocjonalny Folklore przypadnie do gustu fanom wolnej, kołyszącej na wietrze muzyki. Ja niestety jestem zwolenniczką nieco szybszych kompozycji.
    Największym atutem krążka są teksty piosenek, ale słuchając piosenki, jakkolwiek pięknie by ona nie była napisana, to największą przyjemność sprawia mi melodia. W tym wypadku 16 piosenek zlewa mi się w jeden utwór, przez co trudno mi jest je rozróżnić od siebie. W połowie, dla mnie jako Rep stan, album staje się lekko monotonny. Po ogłoszeniu konceptu leśnej wiedźmy Taylor liczyłam też na trochę żywsze kawałki. Folklor jako gatunek to pełne pole do popisu, ale Tay obrała sobie inną ścieżkę fantastyki, którą również doceniam. Myślę, że taka odskocznia od kolorowego Lover samej Taylor dobrze wyjdzie na wizerunku.
    Podsumowując, Folklore obiektywnie jest zdecydowanie na podium albumów Swift. Wielu uważa go za najlepszy, ja natomiast potrzebuję więcej czasu na oswojenie się z nim, bo ciężko jest mi wybrać piosenki, które zrobiły na mnie większe wyrażenie. Myślę, że wina leży w tym, że jest na płycie za dużo „zapychaczy”, a gdyby zmieścić się w 13 solidnych trackach, to album byłby dla mnie mniej nużący.
    Na chwilę obecną do gustu przypadły mi: the 1, cardigan, exile, my tears ricochet, mad woman. Całość: 7/10    … Expand
  71. newyorkerr
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a prove that taylor swift is one of the greatest musician of all time.
  72. aaronyang
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Soft and chill. Ppl need this during their quarantine.
    Jack, too, is present and accounted for on “Folklore,” to a slightly lesser extent, and together Antonoff and Dessner make for a surprisingly well-matched support-staff tag team. Swift’s collabs with the National’s MVP clearly set the tone for the project, with a lot of fingerpicking, real strings, mellow drum programming and    Soft and chill. Ppl need this during their quarantine.
    Jack, too, is present and accounted for on “Folklore,” to a slightly lesser extent, and together Antonoff and Dessner make for a surprisingly well-matched support-staff tag team. Swift’s collabs with the National’s MVP clearly set the tone for the project, with a lot of fingerpicking, real strings, mellow drum programming and Mellotrons. You can sense Antonoff, in the songs he did with Swift, working to meet the mood and style of what Dessner had done or would be doing with her, and bringing out his own lesser-known acoustic and lightly orchestrated side. As good of a mesh as the album is, though, it’s usually not too hard to figure out who worked on which song — Dessner’s contributions often feel like nearly neo-classical piano or guitar riffs that Swift toplined over, while Antonoff works a little more toward buttressing slightly more familiar sounding pop melodies of Swift’s, dressed up or down to meet the more somber-sounding occasion.    … Expand
  73. Tebanchok35
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not just what we call a music this is way beyond music... Wow what a Surprise album... Compare to her past project this one stand's out ... This is what we called growth … Expand
  74. heyitslowie
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this album is the best. folklore is an album that we all need these days. she's referring to bring back hope, trust and love at the same time during this pandemic. she's making us realize that there will be peace for everything. all we need to do is have faith.
  75. SlythrnGrl
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is Masterpiece!!!!! Folklore’s vibe is completely different for Taylor and she succeeded
  76. Harshyadav
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Enchanting, beautiful, haunting, tragic, dreamy, euphoric, melancholy, perfection. These words describe this album.
  77. Tinetine
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This surprise album is flawless, I really love the concept, Taylor Swift once again proved to us that she is a musical genuis, her songwriting skills never fade. I admire also the melodies and the storytelling, what a goosebumps experience to listen this masterpiece.
  78. enrick9
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra.Sin duda alguna Taylor se lució con cada pieza de este disco, y Mirrorball se lleva la corona.
  79. BravoGh
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Honest, inspiration
    Educational
    She really took of her cardigan and gave us a heart warming and life turning album
    Every song tells a story relatable to everyday life It's the best we've been graced with yet
  80. prime17
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is her very first alternative album and no wonder she can slay in all genres. The album is not like 1989 or RED. it has this very special feeling that Taylor poured into. This album is very perfect, especially we are facing a pandemic. It is very soothing and calm and magical. Will rate this 13/10.
  81. wyq0643
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is super wonderful and fantastic. It creates an enchanting world which everyone wants to enter it. Taylor Swift made great progress when she stayed at home. She always makes the best music.
  82. CHRITIAN
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a very beautiful album beatiful tracks magnificent lyrics and one of the best album i heard… Expand
  83. Darisha_33
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Not a good album for pop lovers. Definately not her best. The album has simillar productiom of all songs.
  84. Joveal
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Love it!!!!! Must listen!!! Fav tracks : the 1, cardigan, the last great american dynasty, exile, my tears ricochet, mirrorball, seven, august, illicit affair, this is me trying, invisible strings, epiphany, Betty, hoax Meh tracks : mad woman, hoax
  85. lateboyfriend
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    this album marks the return of "i lived in your chess game but you changed the rules everyday" Taylor Swift. the kind of hurt you thought have been buried long ago. the kind of hurt that shouldn't even exist but somehow lingers like an apparition in the air. the lyrics and melodies make you long for memories that you've never had and might never even experience, but that's the beauty ofthis album marks the return of "i lived in your chess game but you changed the rules everyday" Taylor Swift. the kind of hurt you thought have been buried long ago. the kind of hurt that shouldn't even exist but somehow lingers like an apparition in the air. the lyrics and melodies make you long for memories that you've never had and might never even experience, but that's the beauty of her songwriting - she makes you believe that you are the one relieving the memories. truly one of a kind storyteller this generation has ever seen.… Expand
  86. sandraapostol
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best lyrics. This album is so raw and authentic. Her songwriting and lyricism really stands out and can not compare with today's singers. She's a legend and this is her best album.
  87. Juanverazz12345
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Este álbum hace que me sienta en un estado de gracia.
    Literal amé todas la canciones de este álbum, Taylor swift es impresionante! ❤
  88. JuanCruz
    Jul 25, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Norman Fuc**** Rockwell!'
    by; Lana Del Rey it's better >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>    … Expand
  89. viktoriabgn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is a poet. She didn’t have to think about what song could be played in the radio or how the tour would be like. She just wrote songs how she liked them and it turned out to be perfect. The songs and stories are so emotional and brilliant!
  90. GOKAI
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album seems to take me back to 2010 when I started to like Taylor‘s music.
  91. AlanSalazarL111
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores Álbumes que ha creado Letras de mucha reflexión y tonos acústicos perfectos, Un estilo nuevo en su música.… Expand
  92. juliasoloben
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it’s a masterpiece. we knew taylor was an amazing lyricist but we can clearly see it here. It’s perfection.
  93. Mustard_13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best alb- ... Actually the best album i've ever heard. It is a lyrical genius and poetry at its best. I think this album is the best thing Taylor Swift has ever done. Her imagination and creativity have reached at apex.
  94. mpaulinachacon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Es un album verdaderamente hermoso e interno. La capacidad como compositora de Taylor es algo que no es de este mundo, es algo divino en verdad. Puedes sentir y llorar las historias que esta chica cuenta en sus canciones.
    Gran acierto, sin duda alguna.
  95. Felipcasn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I just loved this album. It's amazing how easily Taylor Swift can change. First the Country album, then the Pop and now the Alternative? Impressive! Congratulations!
  96. Marinastorck
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! I felt like I was in a special magic world listening to the songs... Just incredible. I'm speechless! Love it
  97. Diego309
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is defined as a mystical masterpiece, is just amazing, gorgoeus, deep, lovely and meaningful. Taylor has evolve great by expressing how she truly wants and does it with music. Making in it an Art out of her life. Her contributions did an amazing job here too, I love it when this powerful musician work together and does stunning work like this.
  98. ligumini
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her best work. Every song is very unique in its own way. Now I want to buy cardigan...
  99. kyz
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is a conversation where a single word or sentence breaks you down, the context always makes you feel the daggers hidden in an intriguingly personal reflection. The more you listen the clearer the whole story becomes. A bottled feeling of quarantine that burst yours down.
  100. FalseGod1989
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Es hermosa la transición de Miss Taylor en su octavo trabajo discográfico, sin duda es el mejor álbum del año
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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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