folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. kneecolex3
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has outdone herself this time. Each album has its own era, own sound, and this one does not disappoint. The lyrics are outstanding, the music is out of this world. She is the greatest songwriter of our generation. Instead of continuing to write about her own life, she tried story writing and it did not disappoint. Hands down, amazing!
  2. Fatenn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Even tho i don't like calm music that much but this album she made me fall in love with it .. it gives me winter vibe .. it's so magical. The lyrics are perfection too
  3. eduardogon06
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore es el mejor álbum que e escuchado en verdad, es un álbum que a todas personas disfrutan, de menores a mayores de edad, es hermoso el álbum, imagínense cuando este lloviendo, en una cita, una cena familiar mientras suena el Álbum con sus 16 canciones ARTE
    Este álbum es uno de los mejores, le doy un 10 sin pensarlo
  4. nathalylarissa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album was the most amazing experience i ever had. taylor swift is a incredible songwriter and a talented musician
    i love everything
  5. lucasksousa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a maturidade e a genialidade presentes em cada letra faz desse álbum um dos melhores da carreira.
  6. ansharma12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album isn't really made for everyone, but I personally wanted a mellow and calm Taylor Swift album and finally I got one, and I'm not disappointed in any possible way. Taylor again proves why she is one of the most intelligent songwriters of our time and proves that she doesn't need production heavy songs to shine.
    Folklore as a whole is a combination of red and reputation sonically and lyrically respectively. Taylor Swift shows how she can formulate different fictional characters and make us feel what she was feeling when she wrote those characters. She also touches upon some of her past struggles and sings them melodiously like a literal, folklore. She describes every single thing in songs beautifully and maturely. Loved this album and I'll never get tired of it. Like ever (pun intended)    … Expand
  7. euriyiyi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZING! Just brilliant! It's a cohesive album with themes that she hasn't explored before. It's refreshing to see this side to her music and songwriting ability is top-notch as always
  8. viniciussawate
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Throughout sixteen tracks, Taylor is smart enough not to let the amateur mistakes of her previous album surrender, not tiring us by hand picking mystical times that reflect with explosive ambiguity the title of that album. Perhaps the biggest impact of ‘Folklore’ is natural and organic ability to be unconventional. Boldness bubbles in each of the songs, with elegance and refinement thatThroughout sixteen tracks, Taylor is smart enough not to let the amateur mistakes of her previous album surrender, not tiring us by hand picking mystical times that reflect with explosive ambiguity the title of that album. Perhaps the biggest impact of ‘Folklore’ is natural and organic ability to be unconventional. Boldness bubbles in each of the songs, with elegance and refinement that deserve attention, and that they certainly will have. More than that, the album is, when compared to the rest of Taylor Swift's career, the height of an artistic dominance that still has a lot to show us.… Expand
  9. crvelsummer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There's not enough for how much I love this album. Taylor Swift has mastered every genre she has touched from country to pop to now alternative. I have a new top 3 every time I listen to the album. The lyrics and sound is so dreamy, it takes you to a beautiful cottage in the middle of the woods with whoever you love. Betty, exile, and august are my personal favorites right now, CardiganThere's not enough for how much I love this album. Taylor Swift has mastered every genre she has touched from country to pop to now alternative. I have a new top 3 every time I listen to the album. The lyrics and sound is so dreamy, it takes you to a beautiful cottage in the middle of the woods with whoever you love. Betty, exile, and august are my personal favorites right now, Cardigan which is the lead of the album comes into my top 5 which I hadn't expected at all given how poor Taylor's single choices have been. This album is just begging to be the soundtrack of a coming of age sapphic indie film.… Expand
  10. ChesMind
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is RED's child... gives me 2012 feelings ♥ Exile for sure is one of the best songs of it! To be honest I'm not much fan of alternative, but everything that Taylor does is such a masterpiece, deal with it!
  11. Gerard13xd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un gran álbum, tarde un poco en centrarme en los nuevos géneros, pero me olvide que era Taylor, y ella nunca decepciona, sin duda uno de los mejores álbumes del año.
  12. RKScoggins
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ethereally stunning and brilliantly composed. Swift once again proves she is the best storyteller and lyricist in the business.
  13. nitinrathee
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Queen did that again we aren't surprised. The album has maturity and integrity from start to begin
  14. JoaoGabriel13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    taylor swift queen of everything, snapped so hard. grammys are coming stay mad
  15. Cashe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Marvelous, enchanted, euphoric, amazing, strong, vulnerable, beautiful and Taylor gave us a truly inspiring masterpiece
  16. jucarinno
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is just one more proof that Taylor rules all genres in music. Her lyrics have never been so impressive and the whole album is cohesive and sooo good.
  17. diegoswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album deserves a grammy for album of the year, hermoso álbum taylor s
  18. sahraduygu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AOTY. best alternative album. she did that for real... it's a little slow after Lover but still perfect
  19. Fercevilla
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    On once again we see Taylor reinventing himself, honestly it is one of the best jobs he has done, he has good rhythms and very good lyrics, I am speechless and the only thing left for me to do is Applaud her and I kept supporting her. She is a great composer and we are very moved by the heart, it is simply a It is a work of ART.
  20. seelierae
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate being the person that says “I miss the old sound of this artist” because I understand that musicians have to evolve and explore their art... However, I did miss her old sound. This album blends well the ‘old Taylor’ and ‘new Taylor’ perfectly. Even when she was experimenting with pop music and the likes, her lyricism was beautiful but personally, since I’m not a big fan of western pop music (or at least the one they play on the radio nowadays), it distracted me from her beautiful storytelling; but with Folklore it was all about it. She’s an amazing songwriter and I’m in love with this album.… Expand
  21. LeeRy30
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    SPEECHLESS.

    The lyricism, the whimsical journey through a story arc. This is just an incredible album.

    The way these lyrics give you more than a typical tv show plot! The trio of cardigan, August and Betty - tells a crazy love triangle from each perspective! Nobody else has the talent to do THIS!
  22. taynaramoraes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is just amazing, thank you Taylor for this, I love you so much more today
  23. sophia612
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore has officially passed Red as my favorite Taylor album. In Taylor fashion, every song tells a story, and her vocals are better than ever. 10/10
  24. miguelo_gp
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum súper calmado, un estilo musical un tanto diferente a lo que estamos acostumbrados con Taylor. El álbum en si te transmite sensaciones inigualables sin dudas uno des sus mejores lanzamientos hasta la fecha
  25. daianeverzza
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano! Taylor realmente surpreendeu ao lançar esse álbum, muito diferente de tudo o que já lançou.
  26. Usagifischer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "Exile" and "my tears ricochet" are, so far, the best from 'Folklore'. Bon lver and Swift did such a great job together, my ears are so thankful.
  27. Olivehuff
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A perfect album for looking outside at the rain while drinking tea and feeling your feelings.
  28. viq29
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect, alternative music maybe doesn't match everyone but Taylor Swift made magic. MASTERPIECE!
  29. gugaalb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    bom pra caramba quem não gostou é sequelado! A Taylor conseguiu se reinventar de uma maneira perfeita! Lendária, apenas.
  30. Ariolator
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Outsold Lover already
    Folklor album of the year along Ungodly hour and Fetch the bolt cutters.
    Changes, worst album of the year wbk
  31. RedHunter991
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que revuelve tus emociones, el cual muestra una Taylor Swift mucho más madura, la cual no teme lanzarse a un abismó para experimentar con nuevos sonidos y manteniendo su lírica, la cual nos cuenta una historia, con la que te puedes identificar fácilmente...!
  32. ryanrodz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album and most mature and most insight and most telling, completely different, old taylor, pop taylor, and a new taylor mixed all together.
  33. seokjinoir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's perfect. definitely the best album i’ve heard. it's very cohesive and has the best composition from taylor's albums, witch is VERY good. i loved the way she connected the three songs about the same situation!!
  34. SunAnd
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    All her Albums are same with different names. Even all the songs are same and boring. This is one of the worst albums of this year, but anyway it's gonna be at Number 1, win many awards etc cause of her fans.
  35. iandavidj
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an excellent album. The production of Bryce and Aaron Dessner of the National is evident all throughout the album, the influence of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is also evident and Taylor adds a whole new layer to the dynamic already laid down. Taylor's vocals and writing cut deep, and really show what a "new era" is here. Album of the year?
  36. Ibellerose17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magnífico. Como alguien que siempre amó sus canciones lentas, y Safe & Sound marcó algo en mi para siempre, este disco convierte todos mis sentimientos, sueños y deseos en una realidad. Taylor es una artista completamente, que demuestra que tu pasión puede mirarse en la versatilidad. Sin ningún tipo de esfuerzo ha cambiado de géneros y todos le han sentado bien. Octavo álbum, octavaMagnífico. Como alguien que siempre amó sus canciones lentas, y Safe & Sound marcó algo en mi para siempre, este disco convierte todos mis sentimientos, sueños y deseos en una realidad. Taylor es una artista completamente, que demuestra que tu pasión puede mirarse en la versatilidad. Sin ningún tipo de esfuerzo ha cambiado de géneros y todos le han sentado bien. Octavo álbum, octava maravilla del mundo … Expand
  37. Shugar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect. Literally a new phase of her. Folklore should be album of the year.
  38. Smithjakob100
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect place for Swift to take her career. After a few listens I’m just in shock that this whole project is real. One of the best albums ever made and for sure the album of the year. The soft indie/folk production does not cover the cutting like glass lyrics and overall the perspectives and story telling were at her best. Highly recommend.
  39. iamgeneva
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is definitely an album that will age slow, it is a complete album, Great vocals, great sounds, it's relatable, and it's a literal masterpiece when it comes to Lyrics.The lyrics are untouchable, TAYLOR SWIFT'S songwriting is untouchable.This album definitely sets her once more as one of the best songwriters of all time.… Expand
  40. Taylorforlife
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is a MASTERPIECE. please if you do care for the music just ignore those negative score from the haters . I believe they don't even listen more than a half of the first single - Cardigan not to mention the whole album. folklore has maturity and beauty in its everything: Lyrics, melody , production,.... just give it a try and you'll know what I mean
  41. BCW327
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing collection showcasing Taylor’s phenomenal storytelling skills. It feels as if she wrote poems of stories and sang them to everyone during these dark times.
  42. mattheow
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is fresh, vulnerable, and most importantly, honest. Its minimalistic production accentuated her exquisite, beautiful lyricism that tells stories vividly in the most poetic way possible. This is easily the Album of the Year.
  43. Vilearnmore
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum dela. Quando eu penso que ela não pode fazer nada melhor, ela vem e me surpreende. Eu ainda não acredito que tô ouvindo Taylor Swift cantando um dos meus gêneros favoritos e que é tão subestimado. TS8 indie/folk = tudo pra mim.
  44. maluzitx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    talks with all my deep and secretly feelings.... omg, she's a real wicked on Earth
  45. ellamcintyre
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    brilliant record, her best album yet, such a great new sound and every song is amazing in its own way
  46. MattSavior
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM is a MASTERPIECE, ALBUM OF THE YEAR GOES TO TAYLOR F*CKING SWIFT!
  47. taylor13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A+ TS. Magical album. Most sonically cohesive to date. No pop bops, more alternative/folk, The old Taylor is not dead and can be seen in storytelling/flashes of her country roots. The album has a lot of songs about her past and also ones not about her and can totally see that when listening. There is also a trilogy of songs that go together which is fun to figure out. Overall, very cleverA+ TS. Magical album. Most sonically cohesive to date. No pop bops, more alternative/folk, The old Taylor is not dead and can be seen in storytelling/flashes of her country roots. The album has a lot of songs about her past and also ones not about her and can totally see that when listening. There is also a trilogy of songs that go together which is fun to figure out. Overall, very clever album, will take quite a few listens to fully digest, but it’s probably (at least critically) her best work to date. Personally, I am VERY happy.… Expand
  48. Emoguy88
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This album is fantastic. The lyrics, melodies, and personalities of the songs are distinctly Taylor, but the music lies somewhere between Bon Iver and the Postal Service. Subdued, melancholic, her strongest and most cohesive album yet.
  49. Moy1224
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estoy enamorado de las letras tan prfundas y de como describir el amor viejo, eres grande TAYLOR SWIFT… Expand
  50. Asiersiner
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I found a home in this new album. Taylor really knows how to write good and intimate songs. Some of her best lyricism comes from songs like exile and my tears ricochet. This album is filled with nostalgia, love and heartbreak, one of if not the best, albums of her career.
  51. carlasil
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is her best album ever, I love every single thing about it.
  52. Clau9492
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum lleno de historias hermosas. Liricamente fantástico, el mejor álbum de su carrera.
  53. Hoangswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a great, beautiful album, It touches my heart intensely, and pull out all the deepest sorrow and vibration that's been buried in my heart. Love it. Love Taylor and every of her works.
  54. camilozano1991
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magnífico, hermoso. Me recuerda mucho a Lana del Rey. Su melodía y letras son hermosas. Te transporta a otro mundo.
  55. VBeckman
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is so monumental, phenomenal, exceptional and magical, taylor once again surprised us with another work worthy of acclaim.… Expand
  56. oldcardigan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's really cool to follow taylor's trajectory and realize that she is really working on a consistent project, with excellent lyrics and beautiful melodies. the last american dynasty KILLS
  57. Viq27
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is so great, so beautiful. Taylor brought us honest stories, feelings. Oh my English is not good enough but I can say I love it so much!!!
  58. manzonjim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is just perfect. Giving a glimpse of freedom and happiness and every feeling caused by covid 19.
  59. Ronn15
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Very touching , Emotional , Soothing And Lyrically Genious Album Once again taylor Killed it ♥️♥️
  60. kai_marten
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best periodt. i love speak now because of the lyrical genius that went into it and this album beat that.
  61. flyout13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the people giving bad reviews are with no life and desperate it the est album OH sorry your fav can't write ;) bye
  62. inastorm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing work. Mature sound and mature voice combined to make this beautiful masterpiece.
  63. jjmustang
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is the best album of the career of Taylor Swift, just incredible .
  64. cojaswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of her!
    It is a cultural reset, amazing storytelling and astonishing melodies.
  65. migerncole
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This just proves how Swift grow through the years. A new expedition and sound for her.
  66. kindaswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor’s best work yet. She outdoes herself every time she releases music. Folklore is a collection of songs that tell a story and it’s the indie/pop album of my dreams. I always hoped Taylor would write an album like this, but I never dreamed it would be this amazing.
  67. Zoeyblackwood
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect!!!
    Album of the year ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  68. Matheus_Fernand
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Após um longo período de diversão na música pop, preenchendo espaços em branco, sendo a atriz principal dos pesadelos dos haters e nos ensinando que o amor é claro, dourado, como a luz do dia, tudo aquilo que Swift vinha construindo e amadurecendo no country é, agora, concretizando nessa obra-prima da música alternativa. Folklore não será um álbum que logo será esquecido ou tão facilmenteApós um longo período de diversão na música pop, preenchendo espaços em branco, sendo a atriz principal dos pesadelos dos haters e nos ensinando que o amor é claro, dourado, como a luz do dia, tudo aquilo que Swift vinha construindo e amadurecendo no country é, agora, concretizando nessa obra-prima da música alternativa. Folklore não será um álbum que logo será esquecido ou tão facilmente superado, seja por sua própria artista ou por alguém que busque se assemelhar com seu trabalho. É claro, plácido, belo, encantador, doloroso em amor, mas sutil em candura. O que Taylor não conseguiu deixar mais explícito aos ouvidos do público em músicas como State of Grace, Last Kiss, Wildest Dreams, Delicate ou The Archer, ela entrega com simplicidade e fácil comunicação à alma e à inteligiência de quem escuta exile, peace, cardigan ou illicit affairs. Poesia, coesão e emoções sempre foram o forte das composições de Taylor, e parece que vemos novamente a majestosa lótus desabrochar para nos encantar com suas melodias e com sua paz.… Expand
  69. born_dead_jaure
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is everything I've ever wanted from her musically. This woman can pull every genre imaginable, her versatility is insane. The lyricism in this album challenges that of RED's, the emotion is practically palpable.
  70. mhmusiclover
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is truly magical. Amazing writing skills and vocals, with great story telling.
  71. joaquimfel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is an unique album, love all of the songs, taylor is a poetry... we have to thanks her
  72. DanielSan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito meu deus eu vou chorar horrores ouvindo esse álbum no ônibus.
  73. Alphachief
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's just awesome and it was awesome to see such melodic and lyrically best songs of all time. Must say Taylor Swift is the best singer of all time.
  74. rociogomezzz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album it's absolutly amazing, i love it so much, so heartfull and true, i think this is one of the most honests albums that Taylor has ever made. The fact that she did all this in quarantine just makes it more brilliant, the lyrics, amazing, the visuals, expectacular, i have nothing to complain about, just for the fact that the album ENDS and leaves you empty and crying for listeningthis album it's absolutly amazing, i love it so much, so heartfull and true, i think this is one of the most honests albums that Taylor has ever made. The fact that she did all this in quarantine just makes it more brilliant, the lyrics, amazing, the visuals, expectacular, i have nothing to complain about, just for the fact that the album ENDS and leaves you empty and crying for listening such a masterpiece. JUST GIVE THE WOMAN ALL THE GRAMMYS… Expand
  75. EricZN
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so different from Taylor’s former ones. When listening to folklore, you feel a sense of warmth and sometimes sorrow. It’s just like that she is telling a story with a calm and warm voice. The lyrics are so beautiful and poetic. Taylor is absolutely one of the best songwriters of this century. Again, she step into a new area in her music career. She didn’t choose to catch the trend. I see the great talent and courage in her new music. This album defines something truly liberating and creative.… Expand
  76. Allanqueereye
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito , Taylor Swift se superou e chegou no ápice da sua carreira como compositora , zero defeitos
  77. lucas_maia28
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply perfect, Taylor excelled as a songwriter on this album. The instrumental of the songs is magical and makes the music much deeper.
  78. ronaldpc
    Jul 24, 2020
    1
    I don't like that musical style because i love pop and the album is not what i love.
  79. ssparksfly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magical, nostalgic and impressive. Taylor has this incredibly capacity to put out songs that you can make your own from the very exact moment you listen to them. I can't pick my favorite because I don't have one; all of them are so beautiful and special, it makes it extremely hard to choose. We're definitely living in Taylor Swift's world and I couldn't be more happier.
  80. Baileybruce
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A shockingly well-executed transition back to what Taylor Swift does best: Storytelling
  81. RezaMessi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing and snoothing.

    I'm so happy for Taylor because This album was the first experience of Taylor in the altenative genre.
  82. joanabuck
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album was lyrically genius and definitely a change of pace from her last albums. sonically cohesive and very interesting thematically. reality and metaphorical storytelling are intricately woven, definitely blurring the lines. the album incites lots of questions that likely won't be answered, but there's something special about having the liberty to interpret it myself. I'm sothis album was lyrically genius and definitely a change of pace from her last albums. sonically cohesive and very interesting thematically. reality and metaphorical storytelling are intricately woven, definitely blurring the lines. the album incites lots of questions that likely won't be answered, but there's something special about having the liberty to interpret it myself. I'm so impressed that this level of creativity could be achieved with her 8th full-length album. she hasn't lost it.… Expand
  83. ceabay1012
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best thing she’s ever written. It’s lyrically a a masterpiece. You get the sense that Taylor Swift experiences every emotion from every character in a day dream... Amazing work.
  84. calebmartinez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    While at first listen the songs were slow and not a lot going on with the production, the lyrics really make this album and change the perspective of all the songs. One of her best lyrical albums yet.
  85. tiagovpt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    After difficult months, Folklore comes as a warm hug. It's an album that makes me transcend. Thank you Taylor Swift. Album of the year.
  86. alexcabeyo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Concept, cohesion and acclaim; a sonic perfection. Taylor was very insightful with this album.
  87. Valadao
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. completamente perfeito. as letras são maravilhosas e a sonoridade doce. as musicas conseguem te levar para um mundo paralelo.… Expand
  88. moonlightt97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    nothing compares to this. 10/10 i love this so much its so poetic and heartwarming but heartbreaking at the same time. taylor outdid herself once again
  89. angelthangs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album was such a journey itself. It was made from her heart and soul. She has proven herself as a true artist with this album.
  90. pierfilippov
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album came as a surprise..... and that wasn’t even the biggest one. folklore is a beautiful and charming body of work, full of stories and clear images. A big grown from “lover” which, although had some remarkable songs in it (cruel summer, lover, false god) was not as cohesive and fluid as other taylor swift albums. however, in only 11 months, swift managed to do what in my opinionthe album came as a surprise..... and that wasn’t even the biggest one. folklore is a beautiful and charming body of work, full of stories and clear images. A big grown from “lover” which, although had some remarkable songs in it (cruel summer, lover, false god) was not as cohesive and fluid as other taylor swift albums. however, in only 11 months, swift managed to do what in my opinion is her best album to date… Expand
  91. anacaldas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, perfect from start to finnish. I felt myself reading a book, each song telling a story and even completing.
  92. KatarinaA
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    really mature album, very different from her previous work, it is complex yet cohesive, it brings new sounds and beautiful lyrics!
  93. DanielPhan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album wasn't what the fans had expected from her, but it's still a very excellent album nonetheless. Love this new sound that she's experimenting. It feels mature, deep and vulnerable. Something that sounds REAL, where you can finally meet the songwriter/singer Taylor Swift, not the pop sensation or the rising country princess. My main genre is pop but this project is definitely herThis album wasn't what the fans had expected from her, but it's still a very excellent album nonetheless. Love this new sound that she's experimenting. It feels mature, deep and vulnerable. Something that sounds REAL, where you can finally meet the songwriter/singer Taylor Swift, not the pop sensation or the rising country princess. My main genre is pop but this project is definitely her finest (sorry RED).… Expand
  94. alvarotg02
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing as always, Taylor never disappoints. She came back with maybe her best work to date.
  95. Julieth
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum, diferente, sensible, lleno de cosas nuevas, es demasiado emotivo.
  96. A66
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor gave us a masterpiece, how the lyrics hit us is amaizing, it deserves everything, it is our escape in this cuarentine, congrats Taylor. You Did
  97. Juan12353
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's so different, beautiful, sad, and one of the best albums of the year, I think this is one of Taylor's most personal album uwu
  98. Taysuprema
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Cuánta mostra ardida queriendo sabotear a taypatrona, saben bien que se va terminar defecando en chancromatica
  99. EvelinrKalil
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I wish I had the ability to congratulate Taylor for the audacity and commitment that this musical composition denotes, it is definitely noticeable that she has been growing a lot musically, it is noted that she left her heart in each stanza, I swear my chest is inflating, I cannot be more proudest to be here, to support a woman who lives by and for extraordinary experiences
  100. Iagopacheco1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum maduro, profundo e poético. Com notas doces e melancólicas o álbum conseguiu alcançar uma nova musicalidade na carreira de Taylor Swift.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

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