folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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9.0

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  1. Brustw13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I like this album. My favorite song on this album is track number 1-16, thank you, next!
  2. Mansee
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album filled with beautiful melodies, emotions, storytelling and what a wonderful and beautiful lyrics.loved the album!
  3. Stephanietorres
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore it’s by now Taylor Swift most mature album. This album is a masterpiece.
  4. swiften
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible, it’s so beautiful and phenomenal so if u don’t like it just know your tasteless
  5. pia_folklore
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is such a beautiful masterpiece.this album is well written,the tones and melodies are amazing.this is the best album of all time for me
  6. LilyRosen
    Jul 25, 2020
    3
    This album is so boring, all 16 songs are the same, nothing special, you can listen and after 5 songs to sleep
  7. Sergiuadi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is really impresive! Taylor Swift really did this! The best album of the year! I love it so much
  8. GeHao
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible album. The lyricism is beautiful and the production is amazing.
  9. Plont
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    When Taylor stopped with her attention-seeking stunts, she was finally able to live up to her full potential. The album is packed with lyrical genius, magical melodies and intricate details, so even songs that take a short break from one of these qualities fill the room with their stories and sincerity. Definitely her magnum opus, matching Lorde’s Melodrama and Lana’s NFR.
  10. inkwhisperer
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a complete 180 from everything she's done before. Swift explores a whole different sound while simultaneously using her best craft: story telling. She creates these ethereal imagery and instrumentals that tell the story of characters made up from the figment of her imagination. Her best work yet! This album is basically a huge blanket keeping you warm and safe during the cold weather.… Expand
  11. jgs12
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    "Folklore" solidifes Swift's seat among the songwriting greats with the likes of KIng, Mitchell, Springsteen, and Dylan. Her intrinsic ability to cultivate narratives driven with metaphors and imageries has never been this sword-sharp.
  12. faizahhmad
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love taylor swift since red era, i love her art. This album so good, perfect to play whole song in the middle of the night on balcony house. My favorite song on this album is exile, good job my queen.
  13. piyushmittal70
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The most mature album of Taylor, where the melody and the lyrics do the talking, where she doesn't need to have the crutches of being a pop superstar and can just be the lyrical genius that she is.
  14. LoverRED
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a perfect and well thought out album. Feels so grown even from Lover which was already lyrically great.
  15. Danghieu13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  16. eyeofthedragon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The last thing anything would expect in this hectic year is Taylor Swift releasing another album to follow-up her bright youthful project 'Lover' a year before. If you're like me, you need a few more listens to understand the complexity of this project. In contrast to reputation, 1989, and Lover, this album doesn't rely on heavy production or experimenting with synths and basslines, butThe last thing anything would expect in this hectic year is Taylor Swift releasing another album to follow-up her bright youthful project 'Lover' a year before. If you're like me, you need a few more listens to understand the complexity of this project. In contrast to reputation, 1989, and Lover, this album doesn't rely on heavy production or experimenting with synths and basslines, but rather just her guitar, her pen, and her voice. Needless to say, this proves that Taylor Swift's strongest aspect as a musical artist and musician is her way of storytelling and songwriting. folklore is a beautifully crafted album, that might be boring to some, but such a drastic change from her previous releases I deem it a piece of art.… Expand
  17. outthesidedoor
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is literally the best album I’ve heard in my life and it shows so much growth as an artist from Taylor. Tracks like ‘betty’ reflect the sound of her first record, however with deeper lyrics and emotion. It is a huge leap from 2019’s ‘Lover’ but it was perfectly done.
  18. hauntedtre
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album shows taylor’s not chasing no.1 hits or billions of views anymore also this is her most mature work so far. The lyricism is so poetic, haunting the production is so intimate yet detailed. I love it when jack antonoff and taylor work together.
  19. JohnCedrix
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is the Taylor Swift's we've known. Her most complete album so far. This is what I want after Red. Reminds me of Fearless album.
  20. Nick-A
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is a brilliant Album. Tracks 1-5, 9 - 14 are excellent songs on first listen. The rest are very good. I am very impressed by her song writing. The story told in track 3, the conversational impasse in track 4, and the deep musings of the golden but invisible string were all deeply satisfying. Excellent!
  21. Mymek
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s her best album. I cant wait till fall when listening to it will become even better
  22. jinobri
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A bundle of amazing poetic wordplay that connects to you. Truly her best album so far!
  23. MiriRamz
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album lleno de arte en su máximo esplendor, nuevos sonidos, sin duda el mejor álbum de la carrera de Taylor… Expand
  24. millhe
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Possibly her best album, its a masterpiece lyrically and really tells a story. Especially with August, Cardigan and Betty being a story from different perspectives. The melodies are so beautiful too.
  25. 13xo
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's Best Lyrical & Mature Album. Everything On The Album Is Just Soo Perfect & 10/10. This Album Is Literally A Masterpiece.
  26. allexandrq
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. iconic , brilliant, pure talent , i didn't expected something bad tbh ugh taylor allison swift you did it again… Expand
  27. santytimaure
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum. Taydiosa. Taycristo. Buenas Criticaylors. Si esto sale en SwiftieZone paso mi pack
  28. dames1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Contains many excellent songs. Taylor is an amazing songwriter. I love bonniver on this song exile.
  29. Aaliyah1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a lyrical masterpiece and is all sonically cohesive. One of Taylor’s best.… Expand
  30. Ghostincarlos
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    Taylor always come through and never disappoints although a few songs fall short most of the album is just pure greatness.
  31. po0p3y
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, a religious experience and a reason to live. thank you miss swift for doing what you have done best i love you
  32. ng_trm
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    No worlds can describe. It's one of best things happened this year and it's perfect, like her.
  33. fedesbar13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever released, the lyrics are breathtaking and the sound is so unique. My favourites are “cardigan” and “invisible string”!… Expand
  34. brunocaka
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It is the deepest and most emotional album by Taylor Swift. The sound is very original and the lyrics are mind blowing.
  35. Aminebra13
    Jul 25, 2020
    6
    All songs are chosnale and is made for konia and koskhola but seven have new mode
  36. musicwithme
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing studio album. Proving how versatile Swift is. A new sound, marking her as one of the greatest song writers of all time.
  37. at22
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Having been a huge fan since Fearless, I was sure I would enjoy this album. What I never expected was an album full of her raw talent, without filler tracks, without radio friendly pop singles for more casual listeners to enjoy and me crying my eyes out about the mostly fictional characters she writes about with such empathy. This sound and songwriting is what I‘ve always searched for inHaving been a huge fan since Fearless, I was sure I would enjoy this album. What I never expected was an album full of her raw talent, without filler tracks, without radio friendly pop singles for more casual listeners to enjoy and me crying my eyes out about the mostly fictional characters she writes about with such empathy. This sound and songwriting is what I‘ve always searched for in her previous albums and found in songs like Clean, The Archer, or the severely underrated It‘s Nice To Have A Friend. Now she managed to make an album full of her absolute best lyrics and musical decisions, reminiscent of previous works but different enough to feel like a whole new Taylor and one that is now truly free to do whatever she wants. Somehow she made me love her even more than I already did.… Expand
  38. Samriddhi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is the best ever. Taylor Swift is the best one out there. Ukkskklsnsksaakagakavsajskagaamabjaka
  39. aaliaarda
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Thats really good.I liked the most August.This **** is so good.Thats my **** love Taylor I am the biggest fan
  40. CaptainA
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is cosy, comforting and calming in the midst of chaos in the world right now. Definitely a great album to calm yourself down, put on headphones and do nothing but to enjoy the great harmonies and vocals.
  41. clararaya
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    a loirinha se superando mais uma vez nesse álbum maravilhoso, cheio de letras super bem elaboradas que contam histórias perfeitas para te levarem a outros mundos, além de uma produção incrível que aquece o coração e ao mesmo tempo te leva a sentimentos nostálgicos, como a lembrança de um primeiro amor e um coração partido. se desse para dar nota 10000+ eu dava, não tem como dar apenas notaa loirinha se superando mais uma vez nesse álbum maravilhoso, cheio de letras super bem elaboradas que contam histórias perfeitas para te levarem a outros mundos, além de uma produção incrível que aquece o coração e ao mesmo tempo te leva a sentimentos nostálgicos, como a lembrança de um primeiro amor e um coração partido. se desse para dar nota 10000+ eu dava, não tem como dar apenas nota 10 para esse álbum… Expand
  42. Bayrem
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Perfect album taylor saved this year with her flawless music she's just a main girl and the future of the music industry she is THAT ****
  43. JaredMycal
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful addition to her catalogue. Mature yet whimsical. Fun to hear not only her stories but some from the perspectives of others!
  44. swiftrater
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album flaunts Swift's incredible storytelling talents and perfectly utilises her voice and her style.
  45. Distedu91
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amé el álbum!!! Sin duda alguna ella nos demuestra que es una artista muy versátil y que no le teme a los cambios.
  46. Anika012
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Gerçekten çok güzel soft bir albüm.Her zaman ki gibi sözleri harika kesinlikle dinlemelisiniz.
  47. Bayrem02
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    10 outta 10 she completely outdid herself and she did it flawlessly im so proud of you tay you did THAT
  48. nell97
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album of the year!!! The lyrics are just amazing. She really outdid herself with this album. It’s a masterpiece.
  49. Bayrem15
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    If you told me taylor swift will release this masterpiece of an album one day i would've laughed at you but wow this was so unexpected and beautiful
  50. rbrupali
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The songs are so beautifully written and are so intricate. Truly one of the most inspiring albums. With this album, Taylor shows her depth as an artist and proves just how good of a songwriter she is and how much she deserves the ARTIST OF THE DECADE award.
  51. canders00n
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    she's really done it again, every song is so special and well put together, very sonically cohesive
  52. Tanya1988
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Loved this album ❤️
  53. Bayremm
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    EXCELLENT ALBUM LITERALLY POETRY AT ITS BEST i love u tay you created another unexpected masterpiece wow
  54. Chirag13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Seismic creativity from the bottom of her Tennessee heart!

    Taylor’s innate ability to write her own music from her personal experiences in life to make her craft stand out makes her one of the most significant singer-songwriters of our generation! ‘folklore’ is far beyond any other record she has made till date and to think that she’s just 30! This record is massive in dimensions not    Seismic creativity from the bottom of her Tennessee heart!

    Taylor’s innate ability to write her own music from her personal experiences in life to make her craft stand out makes her one of the most significant singer-songwriters of our generation!

    ‘folklore’ is far beyond any other record she has made till date and to think that she’s just 30! This record is massive in dimensions not accessed by any of her previous albums. The songwriting is tangibly vulnerable & as sharp as ever. The vocals are heart wrenching & very mature. Her ever evolving creative trajectory is impeccable & has reached a level that’s very hard to match.

    The record reinstates her faithful collaboration with music mogul Jack Antonoff & is just another reflection of what their explosive creativities coming together for the emergence of great music that will stand the test of time. Co-writing with Aaron Dessner from The National & the gutting duet with Bon Iver is one of the best things about the whole album.

    My highlights are ‘exile’, ‘august’, ‘this is me trying’, ‘illicit affairs’, ‘cardigan’ & quite obviously ‘hoax’ !!! (in no order)

    From the darkness in ‘mad woman’ to the sunshine in ‘betty’, the rain in ‘my tears richochet’, the autumn in ‘august’ & the winter in ‘hoax’ shows the very diverse landscape of the album. A theme that has strongly prevailed in her previous work as well.

    The timeline of the songs are not linear as they were in ‘reputation’ but this time there’s a puzzle hidden amongst the characters in different tracks!

    Heartiest congratulations Taylor for yet another fabulous record! Your creativity, relentless pursuit to self improvement & infectious passion are truly inspiring.
    I cannot wait to see what the future holds! love love love,
    X    … Expand
  55. sru
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    magnificent body of work, I have never heard something so sorrowful yet enchanting. one of the greatest albums ever made from the greatest artist ever born.
  56. Theju
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the most mature album by Taylor Swift. It's a lyrical Masterpiece. Aoty
  57. anthonioo
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Love this album. It is perfect for this pandemic era. One can repeat this album over and over without having to skip any song. Fav at the moment, the 1, invisible strings
  58. madwomanswiftie
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's songwriting at it's finest. She really ventured into a more storytelling perspective and managed to convey all sorts of emotions in this album, by writing about personal experiences but also imaginative situations. With folklore she managed to switch into a whole new genre, again, and she does it like no one else. This is the perfect fall album and truly a good musicalThis is Taylor's songwriting at it's finest. She really ventured into a more storytelling perspective and managed to convey all sorts of emotions in this album, by writing about personal experiences but also imaginative situations. With folklore she managed to switch into a whole new genre, again, and she does it like no one else. This is the perfect fall album and truly a good musical start into this new decade of the 21st century, but also Taylor's 30s. She has grown up, matured, learned, and we can expect more masterpieces like this one for sure.… Expand
  59. femmeswift
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    a lyrical masterpiece from the artist of the decade. outsold shakespeare and i just know he’s bopping to the album rn.

    she served. she gave us the sixth twilight soundtrack. love her. mirrorball, august and betty !!! whew
  60. MATtbt_752
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album Shows the delicate, almost vulnerable side of Taylor's songwriting.. So emotional and unforeseeable storytelling..all these songs have so many different stories.. Yet all of them have variation of perspectives... This is Taylor's finest album the best… Expand
  61. Fearfulman
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this her best album yet. It has this vibe that feels very nostalgic and euphoric for me. This type of genre really suits her well.
  62. rafaelnsiq
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    perfect is the most amazing album of all times so emotional and touching in love
  63. Zaken
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Un album muy poderoso. Las letras de las canciones, el ritmo y la melodía son sublimes.
  64. pillayshanendra
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album thus far is Taylor swift's most mature album, sonically cohesive and helps paints a picture to the listeners with her impressive lyrical skills. A complete shift of genres for which us Swities are living for.
  65. gabbya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZINGGGGGGGGGGGG I love it! Taylor outdid herself again!!!!!
  66. Rkunwar_25
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a sensual album and I am here for it. ❣❣❣❣❣Grammys here she comes.… Expand
  67. Clive2400
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    From country to pop and now dominating the Alternative genre, Taylor Swift has taken herself out of the spotlight and ran with her imagination. From tracks like "Mirrorball" that make us realise our role in relationships to "Invisible String" which show the inevitable fate set for us, Taylor takes us on an emotional roller coaster.
  68. poeticflower
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The more I listen the more I hear different interpretations, images and meanings; it's absolutely beautiful. Taylor Swift has written a novel in the form of an album and it's one that I will never grow tired of listening to, like a favourite book.
  69. mirandaflorence
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    an absolutely flawless album. lyrically it is one of the best albums i have ever come across. the production is unique and mysterious.
  70. Amin_cn01
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is really amazing in this though day we look for something that made us feel the fear that are we leaving in and joy that we created to pass this pandemic
  71. HAnW198
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best and most imaginative album she’s done to date. Swift created an entire world in 4 months and made it sound so beautiful, I thank her
  72. SayuriFinlay
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Damn! This is a masterpiece. I really really love it. Taylor made a good job, she saved 2020
  73. GeanChan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    My favorite taylor swift album , it’s so heavenly and so good . Sorry i don’t make the rules
  74. NischalX
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The entire album is masterpiece. Taylor Swift recording an alternative record is the best thing we ever needed.
  75. FaDu8989
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is the biggest surprise we could have in these times. The storytelling is another level. It is interesting how some songs create a story together. Only close listeners will find it. She proved another time that she can sing other genres than pop or country.
  76. BlakeWinter
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing album... The lyrics, the emotion, the imagery... it's just overall perfect. Thank you Taylor Swift for this masterpiece.
  77. Himenesu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    FOLKLORE IS A MASTERPIECE! CLASSIC. THIS IS THE TRUE MEANING OF ART! DEFINITELY DESERVES A GRAMMY! THE PRODUCTION OF EVERY SONG—
  78. lobnaa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing full of emotions and I hope that will be recognized as the best album in 2020
    I like all the songs and I am waiting for the lakes
  79. Cheryl23
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is literally amazing of course it is because it's TAYLOR'S album. The songs are so different from each other and she changed the genre again. That's a Taylor move. Everyone should listen to this album. I would highly recommend it. The is her best album lyrically.
  80. judimitri13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    clink clink **** this album is marvelous yall better stream it and buy cardigan for better taste
  81. Brayan1989
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a good album in which is presented a new sound from Taylor Swift. The lyrics are beautifully written. Definitively a more mature album from her.
  82. Hassine
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this album is what we all needed i during this difficult time. it feels like that hot chocolate on a stormy night, that hug from a childhood friend and warm of a blanket. the lyrics filled with metaphors is still very Taylor Swift and her signature narrative songwriting style
  83. MissAmerricana
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing body of work. Diverse and cohesive at the same time with next level songwriting and beautiful, haunting production.
  84. ThoriqRizky
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift really put an amazing concept and art to this album. This album is very mature and the story telling is amazing. Not to mention her lyrics in this album are out of this world. Well this album is an album that can be listen to when you are relaxed. This album has a potential to be nominated for album of the year at the grammys, or maybe win the category. All i’m trying to sayTaylor Swift really put an amazing concept and art to this album. This album is very mature and the story telling is amazing. Not to mention her lyrics in this album are out of this world. Well this album is an album that can be listen to when you are relaxed. This album has a potential to be nominated for album of the year at the grammys, or maybe win the category. All i’m trying to say is that this album is her best work yet.… Expand
  85. bm31
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    very boring. no good lyrics. old taylor much better. don’t like the features. puts me to sleep.
  86. Reginabritoc
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    La lírica es hermosa, al igual que todo lo demás. Siempre ha sabido hacer cambios para bien en su música y reinventarse, con este álbum nos muestra su verdadero talento sin irse a lo comercial del pop y dejándose llevar por lo que ella realmente quiere
  87. AirBlu
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Incredibly written, amazing production, perfect album to listen to at cold evenings.
  88. LedLights1818
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love surprises, AND this one is a surprise that left me breathless. Since the announcement, to Houx. It's a perfect album, and a reminder of why you shouldn't get used to something because Folklore is something totally different from her three last albums.
    Exile and My tears ricochet are my favorites by now.
  89. blazedplaces
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    SONICALLY COHESIVE! She's a great storyteller and her sound became more mature.
  90. evvanlyn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Most amazing, magical and beautiful album I've ever heard. Taylor proved that she is master at songwriting.
  91. Megmegb
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her absolute best work yet. The extended metaphors. The narratives. The interwoven autobiographical confessions of love mixed with a perfect story arc. Wow.
  92. Stalingrad
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    In her previous two albums, there was a subtle glimpse of melancholy and introspection - often in the album's best tracks. In folklore, swift takes her rare musings that previously only seasoned, and now makes it the base of this new less-pop-more-indie record.
  93. Devin32
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Simplemente perfecto, tiene un estilo que relaja la mente y te hace sentir en un universo lleno de paz.
  94. Peachtito
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente impecável em questão acústica, o mundo precisava desse álbum e de todo o seu visual pra lembrar que esse momento vai passar e que vamos poder respirar livremente de novo
  95. yuvraj62001
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is masterpiece This is flawless album
    Taylor has occupied alternative genre now Taylor is most versatile singer Every song is a masterpiece on this album
  96. jwolfe
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece of storytelling and instrumentation. Folklore is the gift we all needed during these times. Taylor has outdone herself
  97. OlegnaLrak
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album is perfection. Each tracks has different story telling. No other album can top "folklore".
  98. TheSmithOS
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's amazing how she can make any kind of music and still be capable of surpricing us.
    No matter what (country, pop,alternative), SHE IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
  99. KIMTAEHOON
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece album of the decade!! Hottest album in the world including asia
  100. Camilacarril
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    definitivamente es uno de mis favoritos, Taylor realmente lo hizo eso that
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    Aug 13, 2020
    90
    It's a sharp turn to the left for Swift and a fine reminder that she is more than just a gleaming pop phenomenon, but a remarkable songwriter too. [Oct 2020, p.36]
  2. DIY Magazine
    Aug 7, 2020
    90
    A modern-folk masterpiece which finds her moving from her previous pop bangers into stunningly simple yet sharp melodies, ‘folklore’ will be going down in Swiftie history as one of her most unexpected, and undoubtedly one of her best.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    60
    These 16 tracks (17 on the deluxe version) play out quite pleasurably in their entirety, the joins between Swift, Dessner and Antonoff ultimately only of niche interest. But Swift’s powerful songs reach their climaxes with bittersweet orchestrations, rather than blows to the solar plexus or a ringing in the ears. Everything hovers; little truly lands.
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