• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love it, Best Albums of 2020 So Far, she created one of the most beutifull albums of this 2020 Expand
  2. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much! I think it's Taylor's most artistic album ever. I love it and it's my favourite.
  3. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Love it! This album is so amazing, beautiful and perfect. Folklore one of Taylor’s best album.
  4. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    o storytelling dessa mulher... meu deus, taylor swift nos mostra em folklore TUDO o que ela tem de melhor como compositora/ diretora
  5. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A great album with such good sounds and lyrics. Taylor always gives us quality music
  6. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s so goddamn good EVERYTHING is so goddamn good this magnificent **** is flawlessly hop skip jumping all over the lines of genre in the music industry and absolutely dominating every single one when I tell you this will make you feel things I mean it will **** SEND you man. You know those things you feel but your mind can’t put into words? SHE DID IT SIXTEEN TIMES I damn near CRIEDIt’s so goddamn good EVERYTHING is so goddamn good this magnificent **** is flawlessly hop skip jumping all over the lines of genre in the music industry and absolutely dominating every single one when I tell you this will make you feel things I mean it will **** SEND you man. You know those things you feel but your mind can’t put into words? SHE DID IT SIXTEEN TIMES I damn near CRIED listening to exile I was not expecting this at all hands down best thing ever I can die happy now Expand
  7. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the most important songwriters of all the time I think she have been exploring every way to be a storyteller this album is such a masterpiece it feels like a war album, something different but at the same time sooo Swift
  8. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. betty me remitió a sus inicios, y el resto tan suaves como un dreamwave renovado. Te amo Taylor Swift. Expand
  9. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The lyricism is her best yet and the songs flow beautifully together. She has created intricate stories with character arches featuring different perspectives whilst including imagery that creates beautiful visuals for each song on the album.
  10. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her story writing ability and unparalleled diction shine in this new album.
  11. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    absolutely incredible! the writing is no doubt some of her best and with this album she proves she will always surprise us!
  12. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has once again proved there is no one in the music industry doing it like her. Folklore is an absolutely exquisite album showing Swift’s breathtaking versatility and her ability to make every genre her own brand.
  13. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her new album is like a lullaby for myself in the pouring rain, just love it!
  14. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Miss Swift is the music industry, this new álbum is amazing, i don’t have words to describe it
  15. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    taylor's ability to display her songwriting skill and her growth as an artist really shines through in this album. every track is so beautifully written, and takes you on a wild roller coaster journey that are filled with amazing lyrics and great storytelling which imprint so many wonderful imageries into your head as you listen to it . definitely something we all need, especially duringtaylor's ability to display her songwriting skill and her growth as an artist really shines through in this album. every track is so beautifully written, and takes you on a wild roller coaster journey that are filled with amazing lyrics and great storytelling which imprint so many wonderful imageries into your head as you listen to it . definitely something we all need, especially during this pandemic. love every track on this, so beautifully well done. this album has now made me appreciate genres like alternative and indie. there're so much i have to explore in these genres, and it all thanks to taylor. Expand
  16. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Achingly beautiful. You can close your eyes and imagine every track as an artful indie movie. Swift has done a great job with storytelling as always.
  17. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a great album: you can feel Swift’s emotions more than ever. This project is personal and capable of touch people
  18. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best album she made so far!! It’s beautifully written with no promotions and she’s literally breaking records left and right ❤️ Keep on doing wonders with your talent, Taylor!
  19. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    beautiful and poetic, lyrically her best album yet. a lot slower than her other offerings but does not disappoint.
  20. Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Probably one of her best album ! Hearing this feels like opening the gate of heaven :)
  21. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A wonderful album, you can enjoy every song with her beautiful voice and magical production, is one of the best albums I heard in my entire life
  22. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it captures everything i could imagine on a rainy sunday afternoon while smoking a pack of cigarettes and sipping on a mug of strong coffee, encapsulates the cold hazy atmosphere of melancholy and euphoria combined and i dont even know how is that possible.
  23. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Este álbum é indiscutivelmente sutil, perspicaz e vívido. É uma obra de arte; é tão profundo como as faixas dialogam umas com as outras e a sonoridade é tão rica. Taylor Swift abriu mão do pop sintético, super comercial e adolescente, e o resultado é um álbum maduro, jovem (paradoxal) e autêntico. É inspirador! Nota máxima!!!
  24. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta es de los mejores trabajos de Taylor hasta el momento y merece todo el reconocimiento del mundo Expand
  25. Jul 25, 2020
    6
    TS did pretty good, i liked the album for about 10 minutes, but then it got a bit boring. anyway fav songs exile, the 1 and cardigan. Good album!
  26. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen album, gran contenido, con muy buenas letras, digno de gran reconocimiento Expand
  27. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    So, I'm new to Taylor Nation. Really wasn't a fan when I was younger and started warming up to her after Miss Americana and Lover.
    This is the indie-pop-contemporary album of my dreams. Haters gonna hate, this woman is a very gifted songwriter and music business mogul. She knows what she's doing and this album shows. Sweet, sad and melancholy, like a late summer afternoon. I loved it.
  28. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Álbum simplesmente incrível, maravilhoso e perfeito. Como sempre Taylor Swift carregando a indústria musical nas costas.
  29. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is the healing album we all needed. album of the century. this album stands for itself.
  30. Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Folklore is a near perfect record using stripped down, Lofi instrumentation to make T Swift seem more relatable and down to earth as she tackles isolation and past regrets in a very 2020 way.
  31. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best album in this year! Taylor is so talented and simply outstanding. Wonderful album!
  32. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection! This album is all i need. Beautiful, cruel, magic, great job Taylor Swift. Expand
  33. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I can say this is her best album so far. The lyrics, the production, everything. She did a wonderful piece of work and truly deserves it to be album of the year.
  34. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Literally god tier. her best album so far. her loud pop production has never left any room for anyone to sit there and appreciate her lyrics but the the production of this album rlly does justice to writing. the entire story line of the album is so sick.
  35. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible change of speed for Taylor Swift. This remarkable album holds the perfect balance of emotion and fun! This undeniably mature album is one that will forever be in my heart deserved a 10 for it's lyrical mastery and sounding vocal performance!
  36. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love this album from the beginning to the end
    Such an experience Taylor did it again! Amazing
  37. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's her most lyrical and sonore cohesive album, also her voice sounds better than ever!
  38. Jul 25, 2020
    7
    It’s good. Not sure what took Taylor swift so long to venture into the alternative folk and indie style that Lorde, Bon Iver, The National Lana Del Rey have mastered.
  39. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A very well written album, its complexion makes us hungry of more, what an excellent work Taylor!
  40. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Um álbum que veio como um refresco para 2020, intimista, com excelentes composições, um visual lindo e o clipe de "Cardigan" mostrou mais do que Taylor Swift está preparando para essa nova era. Amei o que ela nos entregou, com muito carinho e uma conversa com os fãs.
  41. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece ! Taylor Swift is a genius songwriter! My favourite songs are : Exile and Cardigan
  42. Jul 25, 2020
    3
    Man she is my favorite artist but this album is SO BORING. I tried several times to listen to some of the songs and they were so boring I couldn't even get through them. every other album of hers has been great, this is a huge letdown. The only songs I like are The 1 and Peace.
  43. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album it's perfect,only have good songs,I'm in love,I just CAN'T STOP LISTEN TO THIS!
  44. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Sonically cohesive; such a great surprise for her to go a different route yet feel so Taylor and true to herself at the same time
  45. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is what plays in heaven. All 16 tracks are amazing! Taylor's vocal sound like an angel singin. I'm 113% in love.
  46. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    incredible album for the new times, Taylor returned to her origins as a composer
  47. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Great album, probably the best released this year. It's hauntingly beautiful. The lyrics and production in every song is out of this world. I love every song but august, betty, and illicit affairs stood out for me. Keep growing Taylor!
  48. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    PURE! it's so purely soulful, raw and delicate. Intricately woven to form stories and tell tales. Every song is more about vocals and lyrics. Just love. Not one song I dislike, not even a bit...
  49. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing brilliant. She never fails to disappoint. It's so different from everything else she's released but it's so beautiful.
  50. Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Taylor’s worst album. Constantly riding off other for promotion. Releasing the same day as One Direction’s 10 year anniversary, reminding me of the way she put all of her music on Spotify the day Katy Perry releases Witness. For folklore, there are MANY more artists and albums that have more substance and meaning than this.
  51. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A more mature and beautifully written album. So different from her other songs, a good album for people who aren’t so much a fan of her pop music.
  52. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredibly crafted, beautifully written, and sonically mesmerizing album.
  53. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The perfection of a wonderful lyric and a beautiful melody. She’s not singing, she’s telling us a story
  54. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    a wonderful album, with a lot of magical and powerful lyrics, a masterpiece and a well done new taylor vibe, 10/10
  55. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor made it again, she did something never been done before.
    This is a masterpiece with deep lyrics.
  56. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A beautiful work of art. Her most personal, creative and cohesive album yet. She proved that she has no limits when it coms to her songwriting abilities, her storytelling is on a whole other level, the production is simple enough to give room for the lyrics to shine but not too simple to make the songs boring. Her voice has never sounded this good. She wanted to experiment new sounds withA beautiful work of art. Her most personal, creative and cohesive album yet. She proved that she has no limits when it coms to her songwriting abilities, her storytelling is on a whole other level, the production is simple enough to give room for the lyrics to shine but not too simple to make the songs boring. Her voice has never sounded this good. She wanted to experiment new sounds with this album, and I think it’s safe to say she absolutely nailed it. Expand
  57. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I loved this album! Taylor showed us her pure talent as a songwriter. Each song can transmit a lot of feelings and emotions so real.
  58. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    the sounds and the music are amazing, the lyrics and literal stories are genius. this album is just another proof of the talent that Taylor Swift has. and yes, she's proved herself many times already, but this time it took us by surprise and made it better
  59. Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É super emocionante e monótono e quer escuchar o amor escucharía. A letra deste álbum já foi rastreada pela era antes de Taylor ter perdido. Não há nada novo nas letras de Lover, mas este novo álbum pode ser substituído por algo mais alternativo entre Lana del Rey e Busco. Expand
  60. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    so calming! really love it. I personally really like the track 'Betty', while my sister really loove 'mirrorball'
  61. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Even though this was an unexpected album, somehow its sound was exactly what we all needed from Taylor Swift. Not only did she outdo herself (once again) musically, "folklore" features one of the best lyrics she has ever written. It proves that great songs come from anywhere, and her story telling is impeccable, as always. Every song carries a different story, but somehow they all tie backEven though this was an unexpected album, somehow its sound was exactly what we all needed from Taylor Swift. Not only did she outdo herself (once again) musically, "folklore" features one of the best lyrics she has ever written. It proves that great songs come from anywhere, and her story telling is impeccable, as always. Every song carries a different story, but somehow they all tie back together. In one word, "folklore" is estimable. Expand
  62. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album of the Year, if the Grammy's are to be respected at all. Artist of our time.
  63. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this album is a work of lyrical genius. one of her best albums to date, and lyrically superior to every other. taylor swift was born to make indie folk music, and as a long-time fan, i desperately hope she continues.
  64. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is a another masterpiece Taylor had made. I love how she isn’t afraid to step into another genre and completely own it.
  65. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is the most mature and beautifully artistic of all of Taylor swifts previous albums. The way she has so perfectly transitioned between genres over her career shows how much of an amazing artist she truly is, and proves yet again her extraordinary talent. There is not a single song that I’m am not completely in love with.
  66. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an album full of magic and reality. She shows us a totally different world with great delicacy and dedication gave us 17 songs that we have considered ART Expand
  67. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    amazing artwork!!! Lyrics out of this world with vocals from the top shelf. The production is smooth and so relaxing❤️
  68. Jul 25, 2020
    0
    The same generic pop vocal trash but disguised with Alternative sounds and hung again from Jack Antonoff and now from Bon Iver. Simply more of the same. That album is not even a quarter of what Lana Del Rey did in Norman **** Rockwell. You can see how forced it sounds, despite all the good proposals that surround this album, the generic style of Swift's voice sends everything down the drain.
  69. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Me encanta es un exelente album.....es justo lo que estaba buscando. Me encanta es una nueva era diferente y única..
  70. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful album I've ever listened to and such a healer for the times like this. We need this. I think everyone should listen to it... U can relate at least with one song and this like such a pure album and I just can describe how beautifully this album is made.
  71. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que cuenta una historia y nos atrapa desde un principio. Este es un álbum que nos ayuda a olvidar un momento nuestra realidad y nos lleva a experimentar sensaciones mágicas como lo ocurrido en Speak Now. Simplemente es hermoso Expand
  72. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Está claro que no es un estilo que le va a gustar a todo el mundo, pero recomiendo darle una segunda oportunidad si tras la primera escucha te pareció un poco aburrido. Las letras son verdaderamente increíbles, en línea con las maravillas que Taylor está tan acostumbrada a escribir. Hay muchos lyrics que se me han quedado ya grabados, esta mujer es simplemente de lo mejor que existe en laEstá claro que no es un estilo que le va a gustar a todo el mundo, pero recomiendo darle una segunda oportunidad si tras la primera escucha te pareció un poco aburrido. Las letras son verdaderamente increíbles, en línea con las maravillas que Taylor está tan acostumbrada a escribir. Hay muchos lyrics que se me han quedado ya grabados, esta mujer es simplemente de lo mejor que existe en la industria en lo que a lírica se refiere. En cuanto al sonido, se siente como una manta calentita que te abriga en un día de otoño mientras te tomas un café y escuchas cómo llueve fuera. En mi primera escucha debo reconocer que no me encantó, no es un género que estoy acostumbrada a escuchar y me costó un poco abrir mi mente a él, pero precisamente por ello recomiendo darle una segunda oportunidad. Cuando terminé de escuchar el album por segunda vez mi primer pensamiento fue: "¿por qué narices no me gustó antes?" El album perfecto para relajarse. Mi canción favorita es August.

    PD: Iba a ponerle un 9, pero le doy el 10 porque tengo que darle a Taylor el mérito que se merece por hacer siempre música tan diferente. 1989 no se parece nada a Red. Reputation no se parece nada a 1989. Lover no se parece nada a Reputation. Folklore no se parece nada a Lover. Esta mujer tiene un rango alucinante y absolutamente todo lo que hace, lo hace bien. Espero que siga explorando nuevos géneros y sonidos en el futuro.
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  73. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is very impressive, not only did she write it in only 3 months but she did it while fully social distancing. There is not a single bad song on this album and she basically just came back to remind us that she's the best writer of this generation.
  74. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, se não ganhar o AOTY é boicote, eu nunca ouvi melhor que esse na minha vida.
  75. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an amazing and beautiful written album .
    It comes from heart and is a litteral masterpiece. The lyrics and the sound are on point and there is no song to skip on it.
    My favourites are cardigan ,Last great amerikan dynasty ,Exile ,August,The 1and peace.
    But they're all amazing
  76. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This can easily be the album of the year, the rythm of every song is so different and unique. Expand
  77. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece. An album you can listen to when you're sad, when you're happy or inlove. It speaks for your feelings.
  78. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album... Beautiful lyrics, beautiful melodies. Swift IS the music industry
  79. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor outdid herself again. An album we didn't expect or know was needed but it fit us like the perfect sweater (or should I say cardigan). Well done Taylor
  80. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible! This genre fits Taylor well, reminds me of the old Taylor Swift.
  81. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    so good liked a lot.........................................................
  82. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. I have no words to describe how beautiful this album is, and how exciting is to see Taylor experiment with other genres and perspectives
  83. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor fits seamlessly into any genre she wants. Her voice matches this sound so well and I’m in love with folklore! Can’t stop listening to this masterpiece :)
  84. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift ,nuevamente confirma con Folklore , que ella es la industria de la musica Folklore es un disco que te llega a el alma
    Todas las canciones son Arte , es espeacial , Elixe y My Tears Ricochet , por favor escuchenlo .
  85. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it's not just an album. it's a life style, religion. so when you start to listen this masterpiece you cannot stop
  86. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her most mature and best piece of work ever. She keeps surprising me. With a shift to a different genre for the second time, she has proven that she's a risk taker and never fails to outdo herself.
  87. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's so beautiful and real. The lyrics are relatble and the instrumentals felt as magical.
  88. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    that’s just a masterpiece! the lyrics are beautiful and combined with her voice is so magnificent and well thought.
  89. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This genre is honestly not my favorite genre but this album just made me love this genre. It’s tracks calms me down and relaxes my mind. Expand
  90. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!! Every song in this album is so well written and engineered
  91. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There's nothing quite about this songwriting. Best album from miss swift. With this album we know why she is Artist of the DECADE
  92. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    just WOOOOW, the songs are beautiful, lyrics too, she can do whatever she wants. BRAVO
  93. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    she's done it again. taylor proves to be the best songwriter and artist of our generation time and time again and this album no exception
  94. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The most lyrical album and it soothes you to the absolute core. Suitable for the young and the old.
  95. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O album tem uma sonoridade bem tranquila, é incrível a paz e tranquilidade que ele me imergiu. Um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi.
  96. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    at this point, she no longer cares to produce a radio-friendly single BUT she just wrote songs like it is her only job and she created this sonically, thematically and lyrically beautiful, atmospheric album. a triumph. exactly what she needed at this point in her extremely successful career.
  97. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, there are no skips. Some songs are part of Taylor's imagination, some are about her (I believe) and all of these lyrics are beautiful, along with the calming melodies.
    I loved the creativity on this one.
    I'm so happy Taylor tried a new genre, I love this side of her! This album will age like fine wine.
  98. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Excelente trabajo, la manera de contar historias en cada una de las canciones es asombroso.
  99. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Pure, unique and genuine. Album of the year along with Rare by Selena Gomez.
  100. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She never disappoints me and this album is so meaningful, the fact that she only did this for 3 months Expand
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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.