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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  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. cupcake033
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is a beautiful, sad, musical masterpiece. it shows taylor's songwriting prowess and her ability to spread into different musical genres. while it is quite unexpected, it is exactly what is needed during these times. one of her best, cohesive pieces of art. taylor never fails to impress. album of the year!
  2. Marvs16
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a heavenly masterpiece album we didn't asked for. Taylor is a badass song writer. She's a **** legend.
  3. Budny13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is Art, so Beautiful so amazing I love every single song. Everything about this album is perfection
  4. Alessandro_1327
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    On this album, Miss Swift outdid herself on songwriting terms. Songs filled with pure poetry, while soothing vocals and an amazing production and use of the instruments. It is Taylor's more mature album so far. And yes, I think it's one, if not the, best album on her discography. PERIODT. SHE **** DID THAT HAHAHA
    HATERS GONNA HATE, STAY PRESSED
  5. Jetskigucci
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is dull, basic, expected, and there’s nothing special about anything in the music. Everything in this album was already expected and there’s no growth from the last album by Tayler. This album shouldn’t be doing so well, it’s success is only contributed to super fans who stick with Tayler through anything. After the album 1989, Taylers albums have been too generic and made to be repeated on the radio, but there’s nothing special actually in the music, just things you’ve basically heard before. All in all, I don’t suggest this album and would hope for biased reviewers to rate this album like me… Expand
  6. lykes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    not my type of music but the album is very good and unique, congratulations taylor!
  7. ahninan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor for me reinvented himself, showing his side of a good storyteller who keeps the same pace with the instruments
  8. yagashiaoki
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Taylor's album so far, I mean like the song exile is literally out of this world
    Not to mention all the experimental sounds that you can hear throughout the album, a masterpiece literally
  9. sountee
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I see a little blue in the color of the video. But her music has never let me down.… Expand
  10. Diego_BR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor is giving something like we have never heard before from her, and it’s really working. The whole album has a melancholic vibe that really fits the times that we have been facing these past months.
  11. qktheless
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    melancholic, calming, wishful thinking, amazing storytelling, and the way the instruments fits perfectly in every song. what a great time to be alive. thank you taylor.
  12. horii
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the most precious folk albums I've ever listened. Taylor Swift is the best.
  13. Brayan82410
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is very beautiful, the fact that she risks making a totally different genre is applauding and innovative, demonstrates once again why she is the artist of the decade.
  14. Fabian1997
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un buen álbum con esto miramos y escuchamos a una Taylor Swift madura. Feliz por este sonido presentado
  15. Noforce
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's the vibe that i like. you could do everything while listening to the album. so relaxing
  16. mbrayan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfecto, se aprecia una gran evolución de Swift, regalándonos nuevas vibras que te transportan de felicidad a tristeza sin perder su escencia.
  17. whathefrancy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The way she literally created a whole new universe for this album just makes me realize how capable of reinvention she is. The best of 2020 and one of the best of hers for me.
  18. lethuhang
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She makes my 2020 magical.
    We have not thought about anything like this album.
    And all i feel is happiness!
  19. Diego6789
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es realmente hermoso no tengo más palabras para definir este album, sin duda es arte totalmente!! 100/100… Expand
  20. agatacostab
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift explores the alternative genre in this gloomy, cold yet familiar and traditional album, with the vivid, metaphorical lyrical content that has always been part of Swift's musical development. The collab with Bon Iver is one of her best collabs, their voices match perfectly.
  21. Aurielml
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love it, it's a lyrical masterpiece, and the music is just warm and sad ay the same time, really her Best album so far
  22. Fransisc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift showed off her superior Songwriting skills and vision on this masterpiece, congratulations
  23. jayaraya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best album so far. The lyrics, melody, production, voice, and the concept is so good. The way she's singing just like storytelling you can't find from other singer.
  24. mfancyketchup
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's hard to articulate full thoughts after the first listen as I am stunned at how much this album is all Taylor Swift and yet heading in a new direction at the same time. The beauty of her songwriting and the sounds of Aaron Dessner of The National come together perfectly. I think I will be haunted by this album for a long time.
  25. Sussie13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is the best album Taylor has ever put out there. Lyrically it's a masterpiece. Musically, too. So many emotions, it's like she needed to tell each and every one of the human beings on the planet and herself that it's okay to feel sad, depressed or even okay with yourself when you've made mistakes. These songs represent us all facing and fighting our demons and those versions ofIt is the best album Taylor has ever put out there. Lyrically it's a masterpiece. Musically, too. So many emotions, it's like she needed to tell each and every one of the human beings on the planet and herself that it's okay to feel sad, depressed or even okay with yourself when you've made mistakes. These songs represent us all facing and fighting our demons and those versions of ourselves we wish we didn't have to face.… Expand
  26. Montse13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore es lo mejor que he escuchado de Taylor siempre mente te lleva un viaje que no quieres que termine nunca… Expand
  27. Barbara1234
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love this album. It reminds me of an Indie movie album. Every song is so different yet the whole album is so cohesive. I love how she wrote this album while this pandemic was happening and surprisingly dropping it. My favorite songs are my tears ricochet, mirror ball, seven, the last American dream and all the other track lol!!
  28. carlloveswift3
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's most serene yet. It pays homage to red and 1989 that resulted to an alternative record none of her contemporaries has the ability to muster
  29. Adriano34
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    An incremented work coming from the artist completely dedicated. The bulbul made me feel light and like I was in a forest feeling a sensation on my skin. Taylor surprised and hopes that the fruits of this work will increase.
  30. 50shadesRedder
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mystical , Golden , magical , heavenly , like a lullaby , honey dripping album , celestial
  31. anastankovic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I've never seen such a good album. Impressed. Lyrically, musically, it's her best album.
  32. StillWaters3
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This record sounds nothing like Swift has ever done, yet it sounds exactly like her. Not just an album, but an expression of human emotions and feelings wrapped in themes of nostalgia, romance, revenge and heartbreak. Truly, Swift's peak as an artist.
  33. Israel-ortega
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor nos transporta a otra dimensión con su nuevo álbum folklore, tiene la facilidad de darnos arte… Expand
  34. Idkxddddddd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a really chill and beautiful album. Unlike other Taylor works, which are super poppy or rhythmical, this can result relaxing. I totally needed something like this from Taylor.
  35. KarlaGomez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is a very beautiful album, made by an artist who knows how to compose his beautiful songs! Taylor has given us something wonderful
  36. julianacorcino
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A loirinha é perspicaz. Melancólico, me lembra um red 2.0, me traz a sensação de nostalgia.
  37. Angel198913
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This a masterpiece, Taylor give us an album with all the stories and beautiful melodies
  38. pedrohao
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift shows again his talent as much as
    composer as a singer on this album. some songs make us feel comforted, but in the other they squeeze our hearts
  39. Fedefromars
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Taylor Swift continua a superarsi e questa è forse la sua forma d’arte più pura e vera.
  40. Daianalima
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible, Taylor always innovates, totally intelligent the move and I loved it very much.
    Cohesion, talent and acclaim.
  41. Hisnameislalo
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    La reinvención es una línea delgada que lleva a los artistas a caer en el éxito o en el fracaso. Sin duda el fracaso es donde terminó Folklore de Taylor Swift. Es un trabajo muy pretencioso de parte de ella, un álbum alternativo/folk. Es de reconocer el buen trabajo y calidad en el contenido lírico pero nada de esto sirve si la producción es monótona, gris, vacía, plana y aburrida. InclusoLa reinvención es una línea delgada que lleva a los artistas a caer en el éxito o en el fracaso. Sin duda el fracaso es donde terminó Folklore de Taylor Swift. Es un trabajo muy pretencioso de parte de ella, un álbum alternativo/folk. Es de reconocer el buen trabajo y calidad en el contenido lírico pero nada de esto sirve si la producción es monótona, gris, vacía, plana y aburrida. Incluso álbumes como Fetch The Bolt Cutters de Fiona Apple comienzan a verse más divertidos y más innovadores que Folklore. La mejor canción del álbum es el lead single "Cardigan" donde se sienten esos toques que nos recuerdan a Lana del Rey acompañado de un buen video con hermosos visuales. La canción "Mariners Apartment Complex" de Lana del Rey es todo lo que quiso ser Folklore y no pudo llegar a ser.… Expand
  42. TaylaMaria
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbum que alguém pode gravar, parece que foi tirado do céu do lado mais doce e melancólico do Universo, gostoso e surreal, surpreendentemente extraordinário… Expand
  43. DaniSaavedra13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna Taylor se atrevio a experimentar con algo nuevo que termino siendo de lo mejor que nos ha dado, con letras que describen en su totalidad el como se siente, conectando con todos.
  44. troyfonz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album shows the side of Taylor Swift that has never seen before. It's like poems but she makes it more appealing by making it as her Eight Studio Album!
  45. monicabeerohe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor show us the most emotionally success in her life. This album is totally unique, nothing similar to the old Taylor
  46. MemeTheMeme
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Couldn’t really get into it.… Expand
  47. someone13333
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A cultural reset!! the best album in 2020, no skips no bad songs at all. Miss Swift really said i am making the best album in history
  48. santipaniagua09
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is, for sure, the best album of the year. She had the courage to try something new and it’s awesome, perfect pitch, perfect lyrics, perfect melodies.
  49. edhega
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album by far! Every song is such a masterpiece. Thanks artist of the decade
  50. carlroyales
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of Taylor Swift! This album highlighted how good Taylor as a lyricist. Her storytelling makes it so good as well as the emotions it embarks. Overall, a great album!
  51. Anthony_a2k
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album reminds us that Taylor Swift is the best singer-songwriter in her generation and she reinvents her sound again and again
  52. fabbycornejo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Todas las canciones tienen su propio toque al igual que una historia propia, es un ritmo muy diferente al álbum pasado pero sigue siendo igual de bueno.
  53. vu_mtrang
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's compelling, it's beautiful. Essentially Taylor's lyricism that pop music cannot show. Slow, sad music for your seasonal depressive feelings.

    To all people who gave folklore a bad review out of your hatred for Taylor Swift: You should grow out of your biased mindset. In other words, **** off.
  54. chblcr04
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fresh music and the best storyteller of this time, Miss Taylor Swift! Very surprisingly and the best album so far ❤
  55. truthredlips
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de sus mejores álbumes sin duda. Tiene muchas vibes de red y eso me encanta. Esta es Taylor Swift en su máxima expresión y volver a escuchar este tipo de canciones me llena por completo el alma.… Expand
  56. MigueGuti
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum con grandes melodías y una gran producción, transmite todas sus emociones a sus fans, con una gran letra, es un abrazo a la fragilidad y ayuda a encontrarse con uno mismo, te tranquiliza, te acerca más a lo que es la persona de taylor swift, sin duda uno de los mejores álbum que se pudo lanzar en lo que va de la nueva década, con sonido nuevos para taylor que quizá no conoce tanto, pero aún así lo logro, saco una honra de arte y sin duda nosotros sus fans estaremos escuchando esta belleza de álbum y apoyando todas sus decisiones, ya no tengo más palabras para definir el álbum.



    Pero si me preguntaran cómo definiera el álbum en una palabra "perfección " Creo que nunca escuché un álbum que me transmitiera tantas emociones y me hiciera abordar un viaje como lo fue el álbum folklore, estuve ansioso desde el
    Momento en el que taylor publicó que saldría su nuevo álbum, al llegar la medianoche era hora esta ahí, con sus perfectas melodías y letras, me introduje en el sin duda me llevo a un gran viaje del cual quiero ser parte siempre.    … Expand
  57. Lra
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This sounds like something straight out of Taylor Swift’s soul. This is the album she was always meant to write. I’m in awe that something this beautiful was completed in just 3 months.
  58. Asawe198913
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible masterpiece of how talented and extraordinary writer is Taylor Swift
  59. GendelRoses
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album, she did that in a lock down in 3 months, all the songs are so good and different, love this!
  60. ryanwardeh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing. best album yet. i love the chill vibes. i want to listen to this album in a forest for the rest of my life.
  61. Samanthuh55
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift was born to make a storytelling indie album like this! Her songwriting talent has never shined brighter! Her lyrics vividly paint pictures and take you on a journey and submerge you into different worlds in each song through different characters perspectives. This album is an instant classic! A creative masterpiece!
  62. andrewventi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am a huge Taylor Swift fan and this is still the best album from her I have ever listened to.

    It has so many layers and it becomes even more complex with every listen. The lines between "folklore"/fantasy and reality are so beautifully blurred and her immaculate talent for storytelling has never ever been more apparent. THE SONGWRITING ON THIS IS SO HECKING GOOD. Easily my personal    I am a huge Taylor Swift fan and this is still the best album from her I have ever listened to.

    It has so many layers and it becomes even more complex with every listen. The lines between "folklore"/fantasy and reality are so beautifully blurred and her immaculate talent for storytelling has never ever been more apparent. THE SONGWRITING ON THIS IS SO HECKING GOOD.

    Easily my personal favourite album of 2020, and maybe even my life so far. No one paints with words the way that this woman does.    … Expand
  63. No_teimporta
    Jul 24, 2020
    3
    Typical Swift album, meeeeeeh
    Taylor and the same albums Oh! My heart is broke, I will make a song.
  64. Guilherme08
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ela merece tudo que tem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  65. 13_charl13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This whole album is a masterpiece of beautiful lyrical magic! It takes you on a cozy loving journey through the amazing lyric genius Miss Swift herself! :)… Expand
  66. joseangel1314
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I Love It
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  67. shea_linley
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is honestly her best album. It’s raw, emotional and incredibly personal.
  68. taylordanver
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece! everything from the production, visuals and, of course, lyrics are spectacular. Taylor Swift truly never disappoints.
  69. autumngg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album yet. the songs are so beautifully and amazingly written. literally the songwriter of the century. while i was listening to this album i was smiling, crying and thinking “how does she come up with this? and how does she make all of these sound amazing?” literally no skips on the album and i usually have like 2 or 3 skips on every one of her past albums. amazing job taylor,her best album yet. the songs are so beautifully and amazingly written. literally the songwriter of the century. while i was listening to this album i was smiling, crying and thinking “how does she come up with this? and how does she make all of these sound amazing?” literally no skips on the album and i usually have like 2 or 3 skips on every one of her past albums. amazing job taylor, please listen if you haven’t already. you won’t regret it.… Expand
  70. cordelia_c
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is such a beautiful masterpiece. I'm so proud of you Taylor. love you forever and always
  71. Jessalyn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I don't even need to say anything. It's a MASTERPIECE! She keeps getting better & better.
  72. doggobot
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really good album! Very different from all her previous stuff but very good. Cohesive, 0 skips, and just an experience in all.
  73. rysharrystyles
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    absolutely perfect. everything about it is stunning. you can definitely tell taylor spent a long time on this album. her art never fails to be amazing. this was beyond my expectations, that’s the least i can say!
  74. aguiar_marcoss
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Taylor returned to his roots with Folklore. this album is very cohesive, it has very beautiful songs that really touch those who listen. There are one or two not very nice songs, but in general the album is very cohesive, simple and pleasant to hear.
  75. swifteralegre
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Parabéns pelo álbum. Os seus fãs da pandlr amaram o álbum. Continue fazendo músicas nessa pegada.
  76. marcoatduarte
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum está ótimo. Ver uma Taylor mais madura num trabalho indie/pop foi uma surpresa incrível. As letras, produção, vocais, tudo se encaixa perfeitamente. É o álbum mais coeso dela.
  77. tiaraaazka
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore feels like something we didn't know we needed. it's so fresh and magical, hauntingly beautiful. all of the songs are amazing, each tells different story. i love it.
  78. ErickPonce13198
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Every album that she released is so different, exactly with the first single we was so nervous and she surprised us ❤️
  79. kaiquebelo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor Swift’s songwriting skills at their highest point. Such a beautiful, well thought, and creative album. This sound different from everything she has already done. Absolutely flawless.
  80. nobody12
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    l
    The worst album of the year without a doubt, the songs are all the same, Taylor Swift is already old and is starting to make bad music, and there are people thinking that this crap will win the album of the year by the Grammy Awards, definitely never, this alb
  81. CrisGaTian
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    On each album, Taylor demonstrates what his best quality is, and that is the composition
  82. sandipbista13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 so far. It takes you to the magical journey through the fantastic storytelling of Miss T-Swift.
  83. alejandroesquer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift did it again! The lyrical content as usual is perfection, the story telling, the music, the vibe, the feeling, it truly transports you to that place Taylor swift created for us ✨
  84. alenaaxo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore isn’t just an album by taylor swift, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need
  85. Aastha_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A new fav from taylor now! A great career move from her. She already dominated country and pop and now she's gonna come for alternative. And look, how beautifully she's doing that
  86. Lolswiftie13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album yet!!! Most mature, and I am living for it!!! Great imagination and storytelling!!!!!
  87. Swiftie13218
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, all the song tell us a history, the best of 2020
  88. pedrovinhaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    beautiful and cohesive album, Swift delivered yet another masterpiece, and continues with his impeccable discography.
  89. AhmadAlmthiab
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece Taylor left the pop genre and dived into the alternative genre telling stories and giving us the experience and feeling we need in this time around It’s a journey and an experience filled with feelings and emotions going up and down and mixed subjects and that gave us the new taste of taylor music and i’m here for it
  90. mariezinha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible. Amazing. Show stopping. Spectacular. Never be the same. Totally unique. Completely not ever been done before.
  91. sdini74
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are so good, the production is so fresh unlike what she gave us in the past six years.
  92. RegiandyRenata
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best albums to date. This album is lyrically driven, mature, and cohesive. And somehow this album is an experimental one.
    In conclusion she's the music industry.
    We believe in folklore supremacy.
    Chile, lemme go back in the corner and cry for another hour.
  93. joshueservin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift’s folklore takes us back to its roots, each song is a journey full of feelings and emotions, loaded with stories, the lyrics transport you within those stories, i love it… Expand
  94. Germannn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best album by Taylor and the best that has come out so far in 2020, each song tells a story and that is incredible. My favorites are: exile, my tears ricochet and august.… Expand
  95. MaelsonJorge
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I can't stop listening, you are on earth walking in the woods during the fall in one moment and another time you are going to heaven to receive peace.
  96. LeonardoUlths
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect album, with impeccable sound cohesion, one of the best of the year!
  97. saltyhyung
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    From August to Mirrorball to Epiphany and a ballad of her Rhode Island house previous owners, The Last great American dynasty, Taylor Swift really found her wonderland and got lost in it, pretending as if it'll last forever. An amazing masterpiece with lyrics that cut like knives with a calm and pleasing yet melancholic tine, Taylor Swift's ode to"an indie record that's way better thanFrom August to Mirrorball to Epiphany and a ballad of her Rhode Island house previous owners, The Last great American dynasty, Taylor Swift really found her wonderland and got lost in it, pretending as if it'll last forever. An amazing masterpiece with lyrics that cut like knives with a calm and pleasing yet melancholic tine, Taylor Swift's ode to"an indie record that's way better than mine" delivered!… Expand
  98. Lviens01
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Although this is a sound that Taylor is new to, it has the oh-so familiar Taylor Swift lyricism and storytelling that makes this an instant classic.
  99. K3ly1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. I love alll the songs. Las letras on tan profundas y te sientes conectada con cada canción, cada uno cuenta uno historia diferente.
  100. wismam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    perfect aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwawaaaaaaaqqaaaqaqaqqqqqqqqqqqqaqaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawsaaaaaaaawaaaaakewoweksaaaaaaaaaaaaaaswwa
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#13 Best 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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