folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Dsinker1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The melancholic album that is so emblematic of the times we’re living in. A poetic and mellifluous masterpiece that strikes right into the chasmic valleys of any soul who dares to listen. Truly a masterful piece of work, idyllic for anyone who enjoys rainy days and dreams of grey aesthetics. Magnificent.
  2. Thadpand
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's Taylor Swift's best album, if not the best of the year. Through her compositions, she tells a love story between young people, which possibly reflects on her previous relationships. In a genuinely pure and sincere way. This is the most cohesive and mature album of Miss Americana. Taylor was the artist of the past decade and has a good chance of being this decade as well.
  3. 2Ron
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album, this genre complements her angelic voice with haunting and whimsical sound and her crystal clear storytelling. What to look for? This is her best!
  4. fernandoRM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This has been one of the best works that Taylor Swift has done in music, It was a bit risky to do that since his fans were used to pop and country mostly, but we are seeing that this "folklore" album is getting more acclaim than his other works.
  5. heqing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best 20 20 album ever. Taylor is a legend, folklore as well. It is not like a hit, not catch your ear, but it can into your heart and tell story for you. This is amazing.
  6. ryzzagrey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the way the lyrics fits perfectly with tune and is so catchy that you end up hearing the music on repeat! i rarely love songs to the point that i played it for the whole day. To anyone who still haven't heard this music you guys are sleeping on something good.
  7. JoaoDouglas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente maravilhoso! Não existe outro maneira de descrever essa obra de arte que Taylor Swift nos entrega
  8. lara12345676
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing lyrics amazing vibe she deserves more recognition love her this album deseves everything perfect… Expand
  9. Denisse13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    PERFECTION!! Taylor Swift lo hizo otra vez
  10. Jgsaal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I like the change she did. Great album, great lyrics. She is the perfect artist
  11. Amorina
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! Taylor keep impressing by her pure talent and brilliance.
  12. Danielbarros
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album looks great. The change of style came well for Taylor in deed. Cardigan was a great single choice, one of the best music of the album
  13. plaidshirtdays
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is well known for her crossover from Country to Pop. Under the shadow of global pandemic, Swift has set out once again to triumph in a new genre. One that is hard to define, with the indie folk alternative vibes that don’t fit neatly into a box. Folklore is a musical triumph that transcends genre, forming its own unique singer/songwriter niche, and that niche, seemingly, isTaylor Swift is well known for her crossover from Country to Pop. Under the shadow of global pandemic, Swift has set out once again to triumph in a new genre. One that is hard to define, with the indie folk alternative vibes that don’t fit neatly into a box. Folklore is a musical triumph that transcends genre, forming its own unique singer/songwriter niche, and that niche, seemingly, is the one Taylor was born to occupy. The album is a whole unto itself and it belongs together. It’s a totally different musical experience from anything else Swift has ever written in the best possible way. I love it so much but have a hard time picking a favorite song because it’s just...a whole. Greater than the sum of its parts. The tracks interweave, spinning stories and pulling on invisible strings to tie her reality with her ability to craft an entire universe in a few short verses.

    There has never been an album she put out that I didn’t love for its own merits, but there has also never been an album that seemed so complete, or so uniquely Taylor. She has been, for me, the songwriter of a generation. Folklore may finally help the rest of the world see it too. Because who else can take on so many disparate genres of music and not only succeed, but thrive, finally arriving at a place only she could go?    … Expand
  14. Emanuel_Jose
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift evolves on each album, it's beautiful How she can change her style and make masterpieces like this
  15. rakam13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is truly Swift at her most meta. Folklore represents her most authentic songwriting and artistic self, as she embraces her storytelling and lyrical prowess. It reflects her ability to convey a myriad of emotions and perspectives through her words. This is Taylor Swift in her element--doing what she loves.
  16. Thankyou19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The surprise I didn’t know I needed. A soul shaking album. Perfection from beginning to end. Drift off into the peaceful melodic mist and listen from wherever you are. Now!!
  17. katereinha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing. gorgeous. iconic. never been done before. inspirational. timeless.
  18. anamaka
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums I have ever heard in my life. Every song is a masterpiece. Taylor Swift really did that
  19. diegocastro21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful album, her best work. I literally cry when it came out, I was so excited for it
  20. Taylor24
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing, she takes her storytelling to new levels here and shows why she’s so successful.
  21. nikkimonge
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor really outdid herself with this album. It is so lyrically and sonically beautiful.
  22. roycerivard
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has outdone herself over the last decade and a half, consistently creating masterpiece after masterpiece. In such an unprecedented time, Swift took the unprecedented-for-her method of a surprise drop and blew away Swifties, the general public, and critics with an indie masterpiece. “folklore” shows that Swift’s raw, unrivalled talent transcends all genres.
  23. z_swizzle
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This was sth wonderful I love cuz she always tries new ways of creating her albums that each one has its special mode that we have never experienced. I mean she creates sth unique.
    And this one was kinda smelling grass after rain :)))
    Really loved it.
  24. Llamar35562
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s her first time doing an album like this and all I can say that it’s incredible. I love this so so so much A+
  25. draediamond
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I'm an avid Kanye fan so the fact that I'm here at all should say something. This album is incredible! I've never been blown away by Taylor but this album is a true experience. I usually liken Taylor to Drake as in they both can be extrememly mediocre (and overrated) at times. Taylor has broken away from that after this album. I felt every part of this album. I saw that this was an indieI'm an avid Kanye fan so the fact that I'm here at all should say something. This album is incredible! I've never been blown away by Taylor but this album is a true experience. I usually liken Taylor to Drake as in they both can be extrememly mediocre (and overrated) at times. Taylor has broken away from that after this album. I felt every part of this album. I saw that this was an indie folk album and I didn't think it would be possible for them to compete or even surpass Bon Iver. I was wrong. Shoutout to the Swifties from a Yeezciple!… Expand
  26. ashleynjohns
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    As a Swift fan since her first album (which I still have as a CD), this album is the most raw record she has ever released. You become so enthralled in the stories she tells that you can’t help but fall in love. Each song evokes emotion from the listener, resonates with experiences, and constructs a new story or adds to an old one. I can’t say enough good things about this album and hopeAs a Swift fan since her first album (which I still have as a CD), this album is the most raw record she has ever released. You become so enthralled in the stories she tells that you can’t help but fall in love. Each song evokes emotion from the listener, resonates with experiences, and constructs a new story or adds to an old one. I can’t say enough good things about this album and hope everyone will give it a listen, even if they are not a Swift fan.… Expand
  27. Piligonzalezb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work yet. Every song is beautifully written, she deserves all the praise for outdoing herself like this
  28. raybaca
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just when I thought Taylor couldn’t do any better, she releases this masterpiece! I absolutely love pop Taylor Swift but this venture into alternative is amazing! The lyrics are impeccable and her voice strong as ever. There’s not a bad song I can single out and I might have to say this is her best album yet, and that says a lot because 1989 has reigned supreme for me since it’s release.
  29. Baddreams113
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's an excelent album, i'm so happy for taylor!! I love the way she reinvents
  30. Bilbobaggins6_9
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    It's just the same recycled stuff that she has been putting out since like 2011. A little originality really goes a long way.
  31. Stevanlis
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Increíble!! Te lleva a lugar nunca esperados, incendia tu corazón y abriga tu alma, te calma en la noche oscura. PERFECTO
  32. hwlfking
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album of her ever! She is so mature and smart, I have no words for this.
  33. alexmalevich
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Every second of this album fells like a breath of fresh air. It feels like august; it is a sip of cold tea on a warm summer evening; it is heartbreaking and healing at the same time. ‘folklore’ takes you to the journey and comforts you with these soft sounds and lines, that wrap you up like an old cardigan. Absolute masterpiece.
  34. Fernandosetnars
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso, fabuloso melhor versão da Taylor Swift álbum totalmente livre ❤️… Expand
  35. Josepesteves
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor foi extremamente perspicaz, se reinventou e se mostrou mais uma vez uma artista complete capaz de ir do pop ao indie passeando pelo country com muita coesão.
  36. Linkjo100
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best yet! Taylor has the talent to go from one genre to another and nail it every time. The mastering is incredible and the storytelling is stunning. That is one perfectly cohesive album.
  37. Ximepens
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is really something else. I had a beautiful, sensitive and the best experience listening to Folklore.
  38. Tahreem
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift has outdone herself yet again. Truly, her best album till date.
  39. Jeffsvs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She did something wonderfull in this album. Taylor have a great voice and shine.
  40. Poy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Eargasm and heart-felt songs.. Taylor Swift's Resurrection after the Deatg of Old Taylor @ the Reputation Era. Lover has been her way for this Era to arise. Relieving music from a legendary Singer
  41. PeterWMN
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this album. It felt like a collection of short stories tied together sonically and delivered gently.
  42. killing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum tiene una producción increíble, letras con una narrativa diferente a la usual en Taylor, y en varias ocasiones me vi sorprendida por su creatividad y su manera de contar historias, simplemente increíble.
  43. stuckwmila
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    everything about this album is perfect. the production, the concept, the lyrics, the vocals. taylor outdid herself with this one.
  44. LeroyVorontsov
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The brand new album of Taylor Swift 'Folklore' is a significant collection of songs on various themes, including secrets about personal life. Differing from the previous album 'Lover', the album represents the spectrum of thoughts and feelings through the prism of meaningfulness and personal growth not only as an artist, but as a individual with her own worldview and values.
    New sound and    The brand new album of Taylor Swift 'Folklore' is a significant collection of songs on various themes, including secrets about personal life. Differing from the previous album 'Lover', the album represents the spectrum of thoughts and feelings through the prism of meaningfulness and personal growth not only as an artist, but as a individual with her own worldview and values.
    New sound and lyrics as a new breathe of air after a living in a glamorous city with ideal thoughts.
    Now one can tell that 'Folklore' is REAL album, not a perfect one.    … Expand
  45. aaromanha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Todas as músicas são espetaculares, Taylor trabalhou muito bem esse álbum ta perfeito
  46. adazm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply beautiful but complex. Melody’s and lyrics are amazing, definitely Taylor’s best album
  47. BenjaminBOTTOM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet. Deserves all the praise. I smell another Grammy nomination.
  48. Emirsertug
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is flwless. She is shining and her vocals are something in this album. I love it
  49. batirobbin
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Generic, sounds like Lana del Rey but ver y "cliché" it is nothing new, hoy bored at the second track.
  50. Marloe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Con "folklore", Taylor Swift se mueve entre las líneas de una hermosa narrativa y una producción limpia, melódica; simple pero efectiva.
    Como compositora se atreve a contar historias desde una perspectiva más amplia y madura; como cantante se arriesga con un sonido nuevo y fresco, poco comercial pero eternamente atrayente. "folklore" se siente como un viaje hacia un nuevo mundo, en donde    Con "folklore", Taylor Swift se mueve entre las líneas de una hermosa narrativa y una producción limpia, melódica; simple pero efectiva.
    Como compositora se atreve a contar historias desde una perspectiva más amplia y madura; como cantante se arriesga con un sonido nuevo y fresco, poco comercial pero eternamente atrayente. "folklore" se siente como un viaje hacia un nuevo mundo, en donde las canciones forman historias que se vuelven reales y conmovedoras.    … Expand
  51. laracristianecm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The most mature album of her career. Extremely magical, captivating, perfect music composition, evolved vocals, refined and creative instrumental. I knew that one day I would see Taylor in the indie wing of music, but even in my biggest dreams I never imagined that it would be as perfect as it is now. The concept, the visual, the sonority. Folk has always matched her style very well, sinceThe most mature album of her career. Extremely magical, captivating, perfect music composition, evolved vocals, refined and creative instrumental. I knew that one day I would see Taylor in the indie wing of music, but even in my biggest dreams I never imagined that it would be as perfect as it is now. The concept, the visual, the sonority. Folk has always matched her style very well, since the release of Safe and Sound I had hoped for this moment. The perfect match of your vocals with clean and acoustic songs. The Bon Iver feat was in my dreams too. I loved this song endlessly. A singer who knows how to reinvent herself, a singer who managed to produce something so minute and unique in such a short time. A legend in the music industry that deserves all recognition and love.… Expand
  52. tishabi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best thing to have ever happened in quarantine. A soothing, melancholic album full of amazing songs. She really has outdone herself and I cannot stop listening to this.
  53. kadircho15
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magical album with top-notch production. Amazing songwriting and vocals. This might be the thing that will save 2020.
  54. nallely
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Hermoso album de parte de una hermosa artista, me fascina y a mi sobrina tambien :)
  55. Gonvir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's magical, I don't know how to describe the sentimental and angelic level that this album brings me, deep lyrics, intriguing stories, and incredible sounds. 10/10 taylor
  56. ranaya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I've been into talking Lofi this past month, and this album is everything I need and more. The music is like a lullaby and the lyrics are the best from all of the Taylor's album.
  57. Diegomarchetti1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love this album, the soundtrack, monumental !!
    Taylor in the 30s, amazing !!!
  58. MRayOfLight
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is what this year needs, is a very good album full of beautiful songs. Taylor has saved 2020!
  59. dlu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I've been a diehard Taylor fan for over a decade, and this is objectively her best work yet. On her past few records there have still felt like there were filler tracks or streaks of immaturity here and there as she addressed her haters or her falling outs, but in this album there is none of that. She takes her songwriting up a notch by placing herself in the minds of characters thatI've been a diehard Taylor fan for over a decade, and this is objectively her best work yet. On her past few records there have still felt like there were filler tracks or streaks of immaturity here and there as she addressed her haters or her falling outs, but in this album there is none of that. She takes her songwriting up a notch by placing herself in the minds of characters that leaves the listener wondering what it could possibly be about. Many have worried that after Taylor has found love and a happy relationship, she's no longer able to produce deep cuts like All Too Well and Last Kiss. She gladly proves them wrong on folklore. The production is much more bare compared to the bright and in-your-face bops of 1989 and reputation, which really lets the lyrics shine. She doesn't try to impress with high notes and crazy melodies, instead focusing on telling the stories that make up the concept of the album. Although most of the songs are supposed to be from other people's viewpoints, you can certainly tell when Taylor has also drawn inspiration from her own experiences, giving us more mature versions of her previous songs. I have waited for so long for Taylor to explore and dig deep into this kind of music, and I was worried she never would after reputation and Lover. For this album, she no longer cares about charting and sales and pleasing the majority of the public. The result is a beautiful and heart-wrenching masterpiece that showcases what she is truly good at, rather than what she thinks the public wants. This album has been the best surprise Taylor could've ever dropped, especially during quarantine, and will surely leave a long-lasting imprint on how the public perceives her and what kind of music she releases in the future.… Expand
  60. Lovianna
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an imaginative, introspective, mystical, magical work of art. It has elements of the sounds of Taylor Swift's earlier work, but with more wisdom than ever before. The lyricism is so meticulous and the music is airy. There's imagery that transports the listener to a different place. It's a somber work throughout and the most cohesive of Taylor's 8 albums. The stories seem toFolklore is an imaginative, introspective, mystical, magical work of art. It has elements of the sounds of Taylor Swift's earlier work, but with more wisdom than ever before. The lyricism is so meticulous and the music is airy. There's imagery that transports the listener to a different place. It's a somber work throughout and the most cohesive of Taylor's 8 albums. The stories seem to connect to one another, but also to previous songs. Some of the songs feel like happy endings giving closure to earlier music.… Expand
  61. Sarahhewitt14
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing. An album I never thought we’d get but she proved us all wrong.
  62. thallesmorais
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, it reaffirms even more how much Taylor Swift is an artist, talented and lyrical. Definitely the princess of pop.
  63. teewai1836
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album was really different. Exile stood out beautifully for me, I loved it so much.

    This album was a whole new attempt by Taylor Swift and I loved it
  64. Tiffytavs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A soft, ever emotional and magical daydream that you can listen to on repeat, without a skip.
  65. Drea_2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Probably one of her best works yet! Album of the year. Came in the best time! Her versatility just astounds me
  66. Nindi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved all of them the songs in folklore. This album very emotional and make me feel that. The lyric is amazing.
  67. cruzavila1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a magnificent album, I love every song. Taylor did it again. She gave us 16 beautiful songs full of lyrics that come in our souls and stay there for long time. I love how you can’t dance any song and still wanna listen them all day. I ❤️ Taylor.
  68. anguri
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This was so hard to listen to, I don't remember the last time I was desesperated for an album to come to an end. Extremely boring
  69. antonellatg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album so far. Yes, I understand why some people might find it boring since it's not pop at all, but it feels her most candid album in years
  70. Mimicu2-
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Is well known by almost everyone that TS is an excellent story teller and this album just confirms it. The new sound and vibe goes very very well with her voice. I enjoyed the collaborations and I like that she always ventures in new territories. I definitely recommend it if you enjoyed songs like The Last Time and Eyes Open.
  71. dan_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift demonstrates her skills as a composer by doing incredible storytelling work, creating an atmosphere of melancholy, different from what she has done but still marked by her essence.
    Amazed.
  72. Esteban_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum definitivamente hermoso, es como todo lo que ella realiza, todo lo que hace es arte, tiene el potencial de lo que hace a Taylor la artista de la década
  73. Luis3
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece.
    The album of the year.
    She is the queen of the music industry.
  74. Dari20
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Poetry that touches the heart and a genre change that gives you the feeling of walking through the forest. Amazing.
  75. clareji17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best surprise in the (potentially) darkest times in 21st century.
  76. bettycardigan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am amazed by taylor's evolution. the consistency in this album is an admirable thing, the stories behind each song are captivating, in this album taylor presents the best in her talent to songwrite. if on the album 'lover' she showed a mature worldview, in 'folklore' she is way ahead. credits to the fact that this masterpiece was made in social isolation. definitely her best album.
  77. monocykiel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album was very cohesive in sound and the lyricisms of this album was beyong spectacular.
  78. Diego2323
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Muy bueno, aunque no sea muy dance es muy disfrutable, sin duda unode los mejores albumes de este año
  79. Igooor_paiin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfection! Taylor is a muse, i'd like to thank her for made this kind of songs
  80. Ifthiswasamovie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so great. I love how Taylor is experimenting with different styles and genres of music. Well done!
  81. Luciacama
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I thik this is one of the most madure taylor. The lyrics, the video of cardigan, the way that she tells the story. I really love it. Hope she will some day come to Argentina TS8 ONE OF THE BEST!
  82. prodjaykay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There’s something whimsical and enchanting about folklore that instantly captivates you from the first song “The 1” all the way to “Hoax”. It’s the way it’s like a children’s fairytale book with loads of small stories into one collaborative project that is hooking and something very few artists can do in this day and age because they try to release music that “appeals” to youngerThere’s something whimsical and enchanting about folklore that instantly captivates you from the first song “The 1” all the way to “Hoax”. It’s the way it’s like a children’s fairytale book with loads of small stories into one collaborative project that is hooking and something very few artists can do in this day and age because they try to release music that “appeals” to younger generations. Taylor Swift has a special way of telling a story fully and it is clearly shown in folklore from the beautiful melodies and tactical lyrics this is truly one of her best bodies of work.… Expand
  83. jcoertel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    honestly? she's rocking through multiple genres and she's killing it with everything she does. this album is no exception
  84. gina_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Stream “Folklore” as much as you can. This album deserves the best, GO TAYLOR!
  85. SWM5814
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Think about this: The album is going to get higher scores than 19, 21 and 25, both of Lorde's albums, Billie Eilesh, all of Lizzo's albums and every Beyonce album.

    That's kind of funny to me. It's also reflective of the kinds of people who review music and the pressures to like whatever Taylor Swift puts out, regardless of how many times you've heard it before, how little fire or joy    Think about this: The album is going to get higher scores than 19, 21 and 25, both of Lorde's albums, Billie Eilesh, all of Lizzo's albums and every Beyonce album.

    That's kind of funny to me. It's also reflective of the kinds of people who review music and the pressures to like whatever Taylor Swift puts out, regardless of how many times you've heard it before, how little fire or joy there is to the tunes, or how many times Swift had worked this emotional corner of finding enemies (though, in folklore, she tries using fictional characters at times).

    How someone has the stupendous commercial, critical and artistic success of Swift (1989 really is a great, and confident, album) and is left writing and recording Friday night white wine music, I guess she'll cover, someday, in an album that has her on other side of this sentimental era in her work.

    Swift is a gifted curator (a lot of millennials are); there's a song in here that's not nearly as good as Iron&Wine's The Trapeze Swinger, but you know she knows the song. A lot of the album's like that, sort of a breezy, moody, vaguely backwoodsian tour of tunes that fits neatly between a half-hour social media binge and a couple HGTV shows. it's completely inoffensive, like a steaming, oversized mug of evening craft tea at the cabin. Tea isn't soda and it's sure not coffee or booze, it's tea - delicate, a little watery, comfortable. Tea raises no hell and is a nice drink before sleep. You're not gonna knock tea - it feels unfair to the very essence of tea - and, in fact, a certain person is going to say they very much love tea for its lack of the all things that make soda, coffee and booze, you know, those things. There's a song here called "mad woman" that could be soda, coffee or booze but it's tea. Good for sleeping.

    When Madonna was 31, she released Like a Prayer.

    Another album critics thought far less of than this.

    Kind of funny.    … Expand
  86. issaaraneta
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift is the best lyricist who ever lived. To those who find this album boring, you are tasteless ****… Expand
  87. Albertfares
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mature, beautiful, amazing. Taylor doesn’t disappoint and delivers yet again a wonderful piece of art.
  88. RoseWhoLoves13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You just need to listen to it... The instruments, lyrics, production. I never expected anything like that from Taylor. And here she is, proving her titles of the artist of the decade once more… Expand
  89. lee696669
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    everything i've ever needed, taylor really surprise dropped this album that is absolutely speaking to my soul. i haven't been able to stop listening to it
  90. MaryONeill
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
  91. Jeffwith2fs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tha'ts literally her best and most mature album, lirically and sonically cohesive. I can feel the poetry of the lyrics. Insane.
  92. mollykraut
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I have been a fan of Taylor since I was 8 years old and I’ve always loved her as a songwriter and I have been waiting for the day she was going to release an album that puts her lyrics front and center and that is exactly what this album did. Every single song is a complete story that makes me feel like I’m in a movie and makes me love every beautiful and tragic thing life has to offer.I have been a fan of Taylor since I was 8 years old and I’ve always loved her as a songwriter and I have been waiting for the day she was going to release an album that puts her lyrics front and center and that is exactly what this album did. Every single song is a complete story that makes me feel like I’m in a movie and makes me love every beautiful and tragic thing life has to offer. This album is going to be a staple in my life and it will last with me forever. Thank you Taylor for this, I love you always forever.… Expand
  93. derekadrey13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor did one of the best albums of this year, with her letters and her voice i am in love.
  94. Subham13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "Folklore" is indeed one of the most iconic artistic masterpiece ever written. This is what i call artistic expression at it's finest. The way she perceives life and navigates through it, sharing all her experiences she's had since the start of her career till date poetically through the perspective of the fictitious characters she has created is commendable. It's one thing to feel the"Folklore" is indeed one of the most iconic artistic masterpiece ever written. This is what i call artistic expression at it's finest. The way she perceives life and navigates through it, sharing all her experiences she's had since the start of her career till date poetically through the perspective of the fictitious characters she has created is commendable. It's one thing to feel the music, but it's another thing entirely for it to become a part of our being, to flow as freely through us as blood. The way she captured her raw emotions and painted it on the canvas embellished with beautifully crafted songwriting accompanied with minimalist acoustically driven music and really simple yet refined, passionate and mature vocals is transcendental. She yet again proved to us that is undoubtedly one of the greatest lyricist of our generation. This album is one of the most cohesive piece of art she's ever created. It takes you on a journey to a whole new dimension and in the end, it ends on a good note, it's the retelling of forgotten tales, the sadness and pain of heartbreak, the happy and more authentic or in other words realistic side of love, it's everything wrapped in this delicate paper covered in sparkles. It cleanses your soul. And as Pericles had said, "what you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." Thank you "Taylor Alison Swift" for gracing our lives with this timeless and evergreen piece of art during this dark filled with uncertainty period that we're the entire world is going through. I'm sure that this album will bring sunshine in the lives of billions and will give them strength to rise again.… Expand
  95. JesusSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Este album es perfecto, taylor como siempre superandose y mejorando, las letras son ufff hermosas
  96. thelovecluhb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    best album ever, this is her true self and it is the best lyrics. a more mature music and writing, she really is the music industry
  97. Slynn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Truly amazing. Miss Swift has outdone herself, with her most emotional and well-crafted album yet. What a talent.
  98. IParron13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album was an amazing, soul crushing ride type of experience.
    Taylor surpassed all my expectations with this body of work.
  99. ATC1322
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I don't have nothing to say, taylor swift is taylor swift, this album may be her best album or one of her best. So happy for her.
  100. lalordz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift definitivamente nos demuestra como se hace un álbum una vez más, las personas que no lo aprecian de seguro es porque les gusta la música repetitiva y básica de cierta manca que canta gracias siguiente por 1989 veces y de cierta tucán que se cuelga del poco éxito de los demás con su música de siempre. Swift definitivamente dio un giro de 360 grados con esta música y dio en elTaylor Swift definitivamente nos demuestra como se hace un álbum una vez más, las personas que no lo aprecian de seguro es porque les gusta la música repetitiva y básica de cierta manca que canta gracias siguiente por 1989 veces y de cierta tucán que se cuelga del poco éxito de los demás con su música de siempre. Swift definitivamente dio un giro de 360 grados con esta música y dio en el punto.… Expand
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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