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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. abbeyrice
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I mean, it’s just INCREDIBLE. This is the album Taylor Swift was born to make.
  2. FireflyAshes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Okay, here we go...
    Last night I had a real revelation with folklore. Since I was little, I really love this genre and I never imagine Taylor Swift would sing this. She has been my favorite songwriter all my life and she doesn't cease to surprise me.
  3. Jasonchavez_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an album that connects taylor with the fans, it feels really personal! she created poems and added rhythm, and with this I create one of the best albums I have ever heard! It transmits and connects you with the stories she tells you through the lyrics and manages to move every little hole in your soul.… Expand
  4. KilljoyRoger
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sin duda el álbum más complejo, maduro e íntimo de Taylor Swift, un álbum que no sabíamos que necesitábamos...
  5. BrunaAlmeida
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Talented. Brilliant. Incredible. Amazing. Showstopping. Spectcular. Never the same. Totally unique. Completely not ever been done before.
  6. Halie520
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing! This is Taylor's best album yet! It's something I didn't even know I needed.
  7. ShahinAR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A new chapter of her amazing musical journey. The progress is very clear, very visible, and so authentic.
  8. viol3t09
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is so peaceful and manages to maintain the overall somber emotion in the album. She uses her vocals in contrast to her newest bodies of work, and even curses a few times in the album. This album is nothing like Taylor Swift has done before, and that is why it deserves a 10/10, or 13
  9. gibs
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    the album it’s pretty boring, idk i didn’t really liked the music, reputation and the 1989 were much better
  10. nicholas1913
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She really outdid herself with this album, She keeps on venturing into different genre and all of them work so well. She is a legendary song writer
  11. justin27060
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is absolutely amazing. it deserves all the hype it has. the lyrics are amazing as well… Expand
  12. MonicaPalacios
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is a phenomenal album, it transmits peace to me. Taylor you definitely showed off.
  13. Gia190803
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really good. I love it. It feels as if you’re sitting by the lake on an overcast day on a rock with moss growing on it as she plays the guitar and sings for you
  14. Railago
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    SUCH A MASTERPIECE. Peaceful, calm, raw, rare, beautiful, poetic. The perfect album!
  15. NayAung
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    You always slay Taylor!!!
    folklore is more than an album. Every songs tell a story. Yes!!!! We love that.
  16. TaylorFan0091
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor were amazing in this album, she put all her pure emotions and amazing energy here! definitely my favorite album! can't wait to see more into her 30's 40's or even 50's! love u Taytay
  17. rosibelSwiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love you Taylor Swift… Expand
  18. LaraKinue
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album ever! Taylor is so consistent and so emotional in this album. Every track is perfect and special
  19. Cbsantanna
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, mature and brilliant. The sensibility that Swift showed us with Cardigan, Betty, Peace and august it's timeless.
  20. favsricardo13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    simplesmente impecável, como absolutamente tudo em que Taylor Swift se propõe à fazer, podemos chamar o álbum de mais coeso de sua carreira e o mais arriscado também, levando em conta que o mesmo vai de contra tudo o que está tocando na indústria atualmente, Swift arriscou e acertou em cheio com seu mais novo álbum do gênero alternativo, melodias lindas e composições perfeitas, como desimplesmente impecável, como absolutamente tudo em que Taylor Swift se propõe à fazer, podemos chamar o álbum de mais coeso de sua carreira e o mais arriscado também, levando em conta que o mesmo vai de contra tudo o que está tocando na indústria atualmente, Swift arriscou e acertou em cheio com seu mais novo álbum do gênero alternativo, melodias lindas e composições perfeitas, como de costume.
    nota: 10/10    … Expand
  21. Gs21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is so relaxing!! And the lyrics is beautifully written!! Well done queen Taylor
  22. BelaKingsley
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tremenda obra de arte, no sabía que lo necesitaba hasta ayer. Taydios salvando el año como siempre.
  23. M7md1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a complicated journey and i mean it in the best way possible....even after my 3rd listen now there's still so much to unpack...so many emotions, lyrics and STORIES to fully digest...i love every aspect of this album...10/10
  24. Francia30
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful album by talented singer Taylor Swift, she's amazing and flawless.… Expand
  25. ralphjustin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A LYRICALLY & SONICALLY GREAT ALBUM. PROVED TAY REALLY IS A GREAT SONGWRITER AND STORYTELLER. SUPERB. LEGENDARY.… Expand
  26. grace13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    At this point Taylor can do whatever she wants to do. She is so versatile. There’s just one thing that she didn’t change during these 14 years: her songwriting. The lyrics in this album was something else. She’s the songwriter of the century.
  27. zaralago
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love everything about this album. Can't explain it but it's like the most out of her comfort zone she's gone but at the same time this album is so completely her. Such a fantasy, I feel so grateful she decided to share this art with us, thank you Taylor if you see this, I love you
  28. mockings
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    as usual, Taylor gives us an album to cry to and relive our past relationships/memories to. Exile and Peace are easily top favs.
  29. gracielax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best taylor swift's albums during these years. Poetic, good story from different points of view. Fantastic!
  30. smskdnd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    TAYLOR SWIFT’S BEST LYRICAL MASTERPIECE TO DATE, I DONT THINK A TERM EXISTS THAT COMES CLOSE TO DESCRIBING ITS INCREDIBILITY. AND THE STORY LINE TOLD FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES?? 100/10
  31. Uchiha12573
    Jul 24, 2020
    2
    Expected a little bit more but it was ok,didnt really like all the songs,some were good tho
  32. CharlieBonner
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I fell in and out of love with Taylor Swift in the last 10+ years, I loved her first 4 albums and then felt disconnected on the last 3 records. HOWEVER, folklore is a masterpiece, it reminded me of why I fell in love with Taylor. Any old school fan will fall in love with this album. Dare I say her best yet?
  33. Weasellady
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute magic. Soft yet powerful, quiet yet it’s all you can hear. Her lyrics are incredible and her stories pull you in.
  34. johares
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album showed Taylor’s maturity and diversity. I can say that this is arguably the best album of hers.
  35. ellaspi13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. demonstrates her incredible storytelling in the best possible way! her best work yet… Expand
  36. Eibigr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE.
    Swift nunca decepciona. Una de las intérpretes más talentosas de nuestros tiempos. Con la capacidad de reinventarse más grande que conozco, con una versatilidad de admirar como para cantar country, pop, rock, hip-hop, alternativo. Este álbum desprende tantas emociones. Líricamente perfecto.
  37. Afterglow13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the new Taylor and we're here for it. Tracks like hoax, illicit affairs, the 1, my tears ricochet are out of this world. WE DON'T DESRRVE THIS. YOU TASTELESS PHAGS WHO DRAG THIS TO FILTH DOESN'T DESERVE RIGHTS AT ALL.… Expand
  38. arrivwl
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I could even give it a higher grade because of the production and the great work with Bon Iver in “exile”, but nothing she does can come out well for me. I'm sorry but keep trying, one day it will!
  39. Wildhorses
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Proving a long held belief that while her country and pop albums are amazing. Clearly indie and soft pop suit her vocals far better. Where Lovers 18 tracks felt over done and filler songs each song on Folklore is breathtakingly beautiful. With haunting vocals and heartbreaking lyrics. Taylor Swift has proved once again she’s the best songwriter of her generation and is incredibly talented.Proving a long held belief that while her country and pop albums are amazing. Clearly indie and soft pop suit her vocals far better. Where Lovers 18 tracks felt over done and filler songs each song on Folklore is breathtakingly beautiful. With haunting vocals and heartbreaking lyrics. Taylor Swift has proved once again she’s the best songwriter of her generation and is incredibly talented. Her best album and one of the most amazing albums I’ve ever heard. Bravo… Expand
  40. CherryLipa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is super fresh and the lyrics are amazing! Taylor did a good job with this album
  41. XHBCD981FM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte
  42. gilbertoneto
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the most incredible album of Taylor Swift! She's the music industry.
  43. Sofia_2705
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Everything it's just so beautiful and magical. It's feel like I'm dancing in the dark. Totally love it!
  44. thisismetrying
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her magnum opus is here. amazing, stunning, breathtaking album. she is the moment come on now!
  45. Evergem
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor es la mejor compositora de la generación actual y este álbum es el ejemplo perfecto para dar la mejor crítica, me atrevo a decir que podría ser su mejor trabajo en cuanto a narrativa y composición del álbum.
  46. jaabiier
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her most mature album, mixed with good story-telling and production. Easily one of the best album released this year.
  47. estherariani
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's album is a piece of art without a doubt, it has a great melody, it really makes you feel the song and without a doubt Taylor's voice is beautiful without a doubt, never disappoints, expresses what she feels and this time was no exception With this new folklore album, it is an album that makes you feel too much emotion with its melodious voice, this album is a total success, it isTaylor's album is a piece of art without a doubt, it has a great melody, it really makes you feel the song and without a doubt Taylor's voice is beautiful without a doubt, never disappoints, expresses what she feels and this time was no exception With this new folklore album, it is an album that makes you feel too much emotion with its melodious voice, this album is a total success, it is a gem without a doubt.… Expand
  48. ErnestoDrew
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor is the best composer of the all time. With each song she makes us feel better, it's like a hug to the heart.
  49. Joneslima13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album has such a striking, calm and at the same takes us to places where you can't think every time.… Expand
  50. LilaKate
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    Compared to her other albums, folklore doesn’t have any of that spice. While there are a few notable songs, most are just quite drowsy and simple.
  51. annois
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Red walked so Folklore could run. It’s her best album, i’m so shocked and happy at the same time. A wonderful surprise. Go, Taylor!
  52. shreejasharma24
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    hauntingly beautiful and melancholic. it plucks at the more fragile strings of your heart.
  53. Camilo_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of the best Taylor Swift Album ever, The songs sound very cohesive as well the production. Furthermore, the lyrics are the most mature one in her career. Hoping for AOTY :)
  54. captainleinald
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. One of Taylor's best work. Everyone is a Swiftie and if they say otherwise, they're either in denial or lying.
  55. cucumberslittle
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZING. The lyrics are beautiful and the album has no skips. Deserves album of the year!
  56. EfrainVega
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    un album muy maduro, pero a la vez muy reciclado. un cambio del pop al alternativo, pero demasiado repetitivo y sencillo siendo de una artista de alto calibre
  57. DanRussell
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Give it up to Taylor Swift when she tries to reinvent herself. This folklore album is ethereal. The songs, as you listen to them, will make you feel like you can space out of this world with every bad things that is happening around. The genius that she is and the growth that she has perfectly merged in this record. I would say, this one is her best out of her entire catalog!
  58. gmsleticia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Com apenas um compositor, além dela mesma, Taylor Swift faz jus ao título de mulher da décad
  59. Didie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte ese álbum es arte puro Taylor nos dio un álbum alternativo muy bueno.… Expand
  60. euleticiaguim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift IS the music industry
    Taylor Swift IS the music industry
    Taylor Swift IS the music industry
  61. Yaz1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect, perfect, perfect every single song is just amazing, I think this is my fav album from her by far
  62. Rie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, wonderful, beautiful. I love Taylor's lyrics, songs, stories.
  63. metzliflores
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album dives into emotions I didn’t even know I had. Taylor did an excellent job transitioning from country to pop, and now from pop to this. It’s excellent. Definitely one of her best albums.
  64. Aldair1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es hermoso, no puedo creer lo lindo que es, todas las canciones son una tremenda obra de arte… Expand
  65. Tay2000
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um ótimo álbum. As letras de todas as músicas são tocantes. Acredito que poucos fatores façam com que não tenha a nota máxima. Folklore é com certeza o álbum da carreira da Taylor.… Expand
  66. scurrier
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as someone who often feels too much, holds on to people and things for far too long, longs for what I’ve lost, for what I’ve never had, and what I’ve yet to find, the imagination...the escapism...the fantastical tapestry she’s woven through these sad, beautiful, tragic moments of fantasy, history, and memory deeply resonate with me. as all of her songs always have. and yet this album seems to be different. seems to resonate more than any of her past albums. maybe it’s the unpredictable time we’ve found ourselves in. but a bigger part of me thinks that it’s the stories being told. there’s so much value in storytelling. in personal stories, stories of those we know, stories of those we don’t. folklore is my favorite story yet. I’ve listened to it on repeat for hours. I’ll listen to it when I feel lonely and when I feel deep moments of sadness, knowing these songs will make me feel so much less alone.… Expand
  67. swiftielover
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore it's the most mature album of Swift. And actually the best of it all.
  68. irisl1m
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the epitome of lyrical genius. She took these "imaginary" stories that everyone can relate to. She put emotions into words in every single song.… Expand
  69. PilarRz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is the magical melody of a soul that found her home among the whispering trees and the golden grass; a soul who feels more comfortable with mud stained feet and wild hair than the sounds of passing cars and flashing lights. It is the story of a lifetime, or multiple, and a single moment that held it all; it is a story that is rarely told, not because it has not been lived beforeThis album is the magical melody of a soul that found her home among the whispering trees and the golden grass; a soul who feels more comfortable with mud stained feet and wild hair than the sounds of passing cars and flashing lights. It is the story of a lifetime, or multiple, and a single moment that held it all; it is a story that is rarely told, not because it has not been lived before but rather because, most often than not, capturing that magnificently mystical feeling you felt into words is next to impossible. And those who dare brave that elusive pursuit, often find that so much beauty slips through unless the right words are found, so I can’t blame anyone for keeping that feeling, those heavenly moments, as close to their atoms as they can; but I’m glad Taylor didn’t, because this, this is spoken magic.… Expand
  70. nereasage
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift ever since I watched “Shake it Off” on my mom’s computer when I was 9 years old. She is such a passionate, warm, incredibly talented artist that not only can write incredibly catchy melodies, but can also write lyrical masterpieces, each telling a story about love, heartbreak, and generally being an absolute badass. So proud of TaylorHer best album to date. I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift ever since I watched “Shake it Off” on my mom’s computer when I was 9 years old. She is such a passionate, warm, incredibly talented artist that not only can write incredibly catchy melodies, but can also write lyrical masterpieces, each telling a story about love, heartbreak, and generally being an absolute badass. So proud of Taylor she deserves all the praise in the world.… Expand
  71. C4tman
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and poetric. What an amazing album you got there taylor...... :D
  72. Yahirgonzaga
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is very good, the music and the lyrics just need to improve the production… Expand
  73. Cestlafleur
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    100% my favourite thing Taylor Swift has done. The entire album is just pure magic. The first time I listened to it, I knew I’d love it forever.
  74. GusCoreea8
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    Bad album! All i see is overating... Don't a even close to deserve 85+ remember 2016
  75. Lord_Kar_XIII
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Timeless masterpiece. This is probably the best album from Taylor Swift and I'm happy that she delivered ART, without involving herself on commercial bulls**t. Just pure magic from her heart.
  76. FabrizzioMartin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift at her purest. Her artistry peak. Haunting lyrics and melodies. If 1989 didn't satisfied vocally, reputation lirically and Lover sonically, unconsciously miss Swift managed to put all those elements on a magical cohesive body of work for the first time in her career or at least since her switch to the pop genre.
  77. Robertoroblez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is amazing album! Is album of the Year 2020
    Este album tiene buenos sonidos,las letras son de los mas inspiradoras    … Expand
  78. lu0
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A mature album, this is her best work (musically) after 1989 and lyrically after RED. This album screams "Excellence"!!!
  79. iCesare
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Hi, guys If you’re hoping listening to some good pop of TS again. I don’t think this is the album you wanna listening to. This is a new sound I hope you like it. All the lyrics are so matured.
  80. el10fed
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Me parece un álbum hermoso, se nota que Taylor transmitió toda su esencia. La estética, el sonido y las letras son fantásticas. Demostró una vez más que no existen barreras para ella en la adaptación a otros estilos.
  81. rodrigocf
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is phenomenal. Lyrically astonishing, the queen of pop created an indie-pop-country-alternative-AMAZING eighth album, which, at this point, comes just to prove that she indeed deserves the nickname - the music industry.
    Congratulations my dear friend, can’t wait to jam this out live with you
  82. vegannaesthetic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is the best thing taylor has ever written. it’s a soft poetic intimate look inside her mind.
  83. Matheus472
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum está uma total perfeição, cada melodia me traz uma sensação nostalgica dos antigos albuns da Taylor. Posso dizer que esse é um dos melhor, se não o melhor álbum dela. Está de parabéns
  84. SWYS2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Not since AM by Arctic Monkeys in 2013 has every song on an album surprised me in one way or another. What a lush left turn.
  85. SETorres
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A trip through the soft air of a summer you never lived. A movie you watched ten years ago that's about making a film. Imagine tales of lost clothes, friends in the sea raging and ghosts, cheating on the love of your life and being cheated on.
  86. Lucywasson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I’ve been a Taylor swift superfan for 12 years since teardrops on her guitar and I can guarantee this is her best piece of work ever
  87. Josetty
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor nos ha transmitido pureza en el ritmo y letra de todo el álbum. Es increíble como puede dominar el country, pop y el género alternativo. Uno de los mejores trabajos musicales de todo los tiempos
  88. jaysonfajardo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love the album! Totally different from the previous ones, and the first one since RED that actually relates to the masses on a personal level.
  89. wahyuka
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it sounds so fresh and i love her even more for this!!! thank you taylor for this amazing surprise
  90. josucimarrron
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She is the moment, what a masterpiece, she really did the album of the year,
  91. thiagobebiano
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album has the aesthetic of the covey from the new hunger games prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ and as the book this is such a fantastic journey!
  92. Deza21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece album by the queen taylor the lyrics are so touchable and magical the melody is so relaxing and chill you can just seat on your chair on quarantine and start listenning to th album again and again… Expand
  93. Igormatthew
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection, defines my comment ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  94. Glyn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!! Taylor's most mature and most cohesive album yet. Moreover, she has re-invented herself yet again but this time, she didn't change because she felt like she needed to stay relevant and interesting. She changed because she earned it and it was a natural change with time. If folklore doesn't win AOTY, i will be MAD!!!
  95. kfolkloreera
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    gooood amazing brillian amazing gooood brilliant amzing goood perfect wooow
  96. danielarigo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Taylor Swift exceeded all my expectations! The album is impeccable! I have no words to describe the masterpiece that Folklore is!!
  97. Apostoool
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's haunting and so magical at the same time. As a long time Swiftie, I don't think I've met this Taylor before.
  98. lattetay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    People are just pressed because she can effortlessly transition to any genre she wants. And dominate it at that. A true genius and we're so honored to be alive at the same time she is.
  99. Taniconic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is an album where Taylor shows us not only how capable he is at writing, but also how capable she is of handling her own sounds.… Expand
  100. EmmaX
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift never disappoints us, this album is completely different from her past albums and yet she's rocking it. Queen
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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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