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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  1. Antonio00
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Artísimo, como siempre Taydiosa dándonos arte, sin duda te cagaste en lady mierga, en hecesty y en ariperra, TE AMAMOS ❗❗
  2. CardiganLover
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is amazing and a beautiful masterpiece. I’m not one to listen to this kind of music (alternative) but this album is super addictive to listen to and i catch myself humming random melodies from the album.… Expand
  3. Jarthinking
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's simply exceptional. A real masterpiece. That shows and proves that Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of the century.
  4. Joshe1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of 2020, this album comes in a good moment. Also it show the other side of Taylor, deeply but kind… Expand
  5. Tham_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrical masterpiece. Visual Treat. Musical Excellence. Taylor Swift proves she's the Best.… Expand
  6. akshxta07
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a perfect album. She really decided to switch genres and did it with utter perfection. I am afraid to say that this album is already the best album released this year
  7. ameliahart13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is her best album. i love it. every dong has a different way to touch my heart. LOVE IT!!!
  8. Hectorlimo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The stories in the albums are really amazing, love it. One of her best albums
  9. LeMahieu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    extremadamente cool el album de mi diosa Tay tay
  10. zeeepeee
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Exceptional album where Taylor adventures into an entirely new genre, writing deep, emotional songs, which tell beautiful stories of the hardships of love. All within around 3 months. Absolutely amazing album and entirely faultless!
  11. RobertoVels
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Una completa obra de arte del género alternativo! Las 16 canciones cuentan historias, esparcen sentimientos de misterio, encanto y nostalgia. Un increíble álbum de estudio que realmente el mundo no podrá dejar pasar por alto
  12. Josua098
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    Me encanta, está hermoso. En este álbum Taylor nos quiere transmitir tantas cosas.
  13. PhuThinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was amazing!!!!! This is her best album so far... My favorite tracks from folklore are exile and betty
  14. eroseduardogar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The way that Miss Swift got in my heart by reminding me of how fragile is a relationship and how it can affect others, it’s a sad album, to reflect all those moments when you though you were right!
  15. Jangmongou
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    The best album of the millennium. I am literally obsessed with the album and it's been on repeat since it was released. Lyrically, musically, visually and aesthetically her best work.
  16. alvabm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the perfect album. i thought she’d never make another one as emotional as red yet here we go. Thank you, miss Swift.
  17. bangtanswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is such an amazing album!!!!!! Everyone should listen to it , at least Cardigan and Exile . Swifties don't forget to stream Cardigan MV on YouTube!!
  18. Lj_Bilanovic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's her best album! The lyrics, the instrumentals and the vocals are beyond great!
  19. whoisluks
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so vulnerable, sensitive and beautiful, with a gorgeous melody and magnificent lyrics, I really loved it.
  20. jgalkin14
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    another beautiful album by taylor swift. she did a full 180 and the result is a gorgeous alternative folk pop album. her songwriting has never been better and her vocals soar. aoty.
  21. zafiroautumn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor has surpassed herself with this amazing album. She has proven once more she can vary genders successfully. Her best album so far
  22. anaboga
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent but with the level ir This year is not that difficult anyways aoty period
  23. Richardomar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    GORGEOUS & MAGIC!!
  24. SimpCity
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album all around. Put her heart and soul on every track. You can see how she has matured. Album will sell very well. This has exceeded expectations.
  25. erickkn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    extremamente lendário!!!!! um dos melhores dela eu amei amei amei amei. taylor swift dona da indústria musical
  26. cd01328
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THE BEST for Taylor and for any artist ever!!! The lyrics, production, and vibe are unmatched
  27. Rayneze
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. أحتاج أتنفس لأن تايلور منجدددد عرفت أنا إيش أحب و سوت … Expand
  28. Unusing-Marma
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    This is so good, so soothing, so raw emotion-filled album that'll melt any of swifties!
  29. Katrinahamp13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's lyricism is absolutely fantastic in this album, and her voice sounds more angelic than ever. This is truly a masterpiece.
  30. 67uynvcw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical genius. This is the heightened version of Taylor in the fearless era. Matured but also polished. There’s no catchy choruses that plagued ME!. I’d describe it as 16 tracks on the same caliber as all too well
  31. Jesscardigan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love the vibes a calming soothing album. Lyrically masterpiece. It's completely different compared to her last album"lover". The last album of hers are fun hype and upbeat it's all about love but this album is a surprising album from taylor.
  32. Lobita69
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor trabajo de Taylor Swift, si lo comparamos con todo el material anterior este es un máster pice
  33. EdMendes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply perfect. As always with Taylor delivering stories that fascinate you, a mix of feelings.… Expand
  34. StormbornKing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is an immaculate album, Taylor Swift is truly a lyrical genius. Simply every track is amazing. The best album of the year for sure!
  35. taylormarie638
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best lyrics ever written are on this album. It gives off a mature Red vibes and goes back to more of her older roots. Overall this might be my favorite album of hers.
  36. mayerjuneabelin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a legendaric album that stretches out to different lores and visually pleasing rhythm but sewn in a tracklist that gives off a very cohesive and ambient vibe. It's nothing like Taylor has done, she has reimagined Indie and Alternative in her most experimental album
  37. kiyan1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing it’s so well developed the lyrics and themes are so complex and hard hitting and it’s sonically one of her best if not THE best.
  38. Joe89
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album en particular demuestra el talento que tiene Taylor Swift, sus letras profundas me han dejado atónito, demostrando que puede ser versátil y darnos calidad al mismo tiempo, me encantó.… Expand
  39. KillerKing13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tranquilo, hermoso y triste, completamente reflexivo, agradable para escuchar, sin duda Taylor está presente en cada letra.
  40. Setonev7
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfection Taylor Swift reached her peak on this record, the lyrics are extraordinarily, flawless, very mature Swift took us to her mind and showed us a side of her that we never seen before !

    She never disappointed !

    My regards to the one and only
    Taylor Swift, Artist of the decade
  41. Salmasafinatun
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best album. The lyrics, the meaning, the concept, they're amazing. Periodt!!
  42. Hailongdada13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    泰妈妈这张专辑真的太棒了我好爱呜呜呜呜呜呜！希望泰妈妈可以多出洞，还有等疫情好了之后一定要多来几场巡演，I can't wait omg!I love this amazing album!
  43. Jessica_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum que salio durante este tiempo un álbum que no sabias que necesitabas ❤
  44. Lawy42
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor has demonstrated once again that she is one of the best composers of these times and will definitely mark the music industry for life.
  45. Adv97
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sounds so dated. Like birdy came out her tomb and made a new album. She insists on writing on the same topics!!!! nothing new, no creativity, no innovation, it’s tiring and unbearable. I was hardly able to completely listen through it.… Expand
  46. Kirtiswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor is the best songwriter i've ever seen .. The melody of songs tge lyrics all 10/10… Expand
  47. folkfolkwhore
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date. The tracks invisible string, august, betty and hoax are perfection.
  48. MilaMuffin13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album Taylor has ever made. Sonically amazing and her best lyrically. It’s perfection.
  49. Bry12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best almost dreamy experience, an album that like books can take you far away into aesthetically pleasing melodies… Expand
  50. Abrilsr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The álbum is absolutly emotional
    I really liked it
    A masterpiece
    Enchanted with it
  51. gaaabgomes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, melhor trabalho da Taylor, merece o mundo, demais ❤️❤️
  52. Alessauria
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore. Un álbum que es arte en su mayor expresión. Sus letras son magníficas, las historias que se cuentan a través de melodías y esos ritmos relajantes son el significado de Taylor Swift. Escuchar este álbum es como regresar al pasado y escuchar Speak Now y RED. Como si fuera una combinación de estos dos álbumes, es lo mejor que ha realizado Taylor. Es un álbum lleno de melancolía, de sentimiento y de amor.… Expand
  53. Anhel22
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No tiene sonidos buenos, no es la gran cosa y se me hace un álbum muy mee, la verdad no me gusto para nada.… Expand
  54. SullyBG
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    That's basically All Too Well but within a whole album! Taylor gave us wonderful lyrics, and a melody that sounds like her old country roots. It's simple, minimalist but powerful!
  55. Marcdeyln23
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    I like the simplicity of the music. I really felt her passion towards her singing in every poetic songs. It might grow for me but this is one of her masterpiece. Congrats Taylor!
  56. richardsM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect, best album of the artist's career of the decade. It's so cohesive and intense, Taylor always delivers everything on her albums and it's amazing that she did it in such a short time.
  57. mayerjunejuly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is an imaginative album that stretches out to different stories and tales but sewn in a tracklist that emulates a very cohesive and ambient vibe. The album rollout is nothing like Taylor has done, she has reimagined Indie, folk and Alternative in her most experimental album up to date
  58. sarthakvsingh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In perhaps a more sonically cohesive and poignant fashion than she ever has before, Taylor Swift elevates her strengths of being a smart songwriter by adding melodic and touching production. The whole album, despite treading in a genre relatively unexplored and new for Swift, feels a resounding success, a harmony of sorrow, celebration, and uncertainty, all under the guise of metaphors andIn perhaps a more sonically cohesive and poignant fashion than she ever has before, Taylor Swift elevates her strengths of being a smart songwriter by adding melodic and touching production. The whole album, despite treading in a genre relatively unexplored and new for Swift, feels a resounding success, a harmony of sorrow, celebration, and uncertainty, all under the guise of metaphors and fable-like stories. While each track, in itself, feels as though it can stand for itself and express both immense emotion and great beauty in its sound, some particularly stand out tracks include "the great American dynasty," "exile (featuring Bon Iver)," and "invisible string". Of course, these are just among the many stand out tracks, and to be quite honest, there seem to be no tracks that do not live up to the high standard she creates for herself on this album. Brilliantly done!… Expand
  59. emmmmmmmmalee
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A change from her recent projects, folklore is one of her best works. She showcases a new side of her artistry, and its beautiful. Well done, Taylor!
  60. Juanca1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es arte jfhsjsjsnjdbsbsnsjsjndjdjdhhdjsnsbdgduskhxyhevdyxgsksojfhhj jdhdjdkfyhdidud
  61. mafeswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift, always right
  62. Makaiyla
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyricism and storytelling on this record is unmatched. From little tastes of her musical inspirations (Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor) to the stories inspired by life, art, and her imagination—she took us all on a journey to the center of our soul. In an age of uncertainty and stillness, timelessness emerged. Taylor found a way to connect every song to each otherThe lyricism and storytelling on this record is unmatched. From little tastes of her musical inspirations (Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor) to the stories inspired by life, art, and her imagination—she took us all on a journey to the center of our soul. In an age of uncertainty and stillness, timelessness emerged. Taylor found a way to connect every song to each other in ways that confuse the narrative but also explain so much. An absolute masterclass in songwriting and allowing the deepest parts of your heart to grab the mic.… Expand
  63. Mariomy
    Jul 24, 2020
    3
    Blantly boring, multiple skips, some songs are impressive lyrically but when it comes to production is an alternative mediocre at best album
  64. flomarianjel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A fantastic album, the lyrics are amazing.Cardigan and Exile are one of the best
  65. garcialr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics is amazing, everything in the album is amazing, congrats, taylor!!
  66. jared13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    an immaculate album, swift is a lyrical genius. every track is amazing. the best album of the year for sure.
  67. ehyaphehe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best thing that ever happened in 2020, and it soothing and comforting my anxieties during this pandemic.
  68. lizbarbosa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Taylor Swift is the greatest storyteller. It's amazing your ability to create something new with every job. She's always a good surprise, as a fan, I couldn't be more proud of her.
  69. seba7u7
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión omg reinaylor Excelentes líricas como siempre
    Excelente producción como es de costumbre El album es cohesivo, las historias y personajes a los que les dio vida y se inspiró para formar esta Masterpiece son magníficos.
    Literal se cago en mierga y sus fans colapsados y ardidos. omg supremaylor dejale algo a lady caderas rotas
  70. kakagontijo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best musical experience I've had in years! The songs are beautiful, everything is perfect. It is so easy to love Folklore!

    A melhor experiência musical que eu tive em anos! As músicas são lindas, tudo está perfeito. É muito fácil amar Folklore! ¡La mejor experiencia musical que he tenido en años! Las canciones son hermosas, todo es perfecto. ¡Es muy fácil amar a Folklore! La    The best musical experience I've had in years! The songs are beautiful, everything is perfect. It is so easy to love Folklore!

    A melhor experiência musical que eu tive em anos! As músicas são lindas, tudo está perfeito. É muito fácil amar Folklore!

    ¡La mejor experiencia musical que he tenido en años! Las canciones son hermosas, todo es perfecto. ¡Es muy fácil amar a Folklore!

    La meilleure expérience musicale que j'ai eue depuis des années! Les chansons sont belles, tout est parfait. Il est très facile d'aimer Folklore!

    Die beste musikalische Erfahrung seit Jahren! Die Songs sind wunderschön, alles ist perfekt. Es ist sehr einfach, Folklore zu lieben!

    La migliore esperienza musicale che ho avuto da anni! Le canzoni sono bellissime, tutto è perfetto. È molto facile amare il folklore!

    몇 년 동안 경험 한 최고의 음악 경험! 노래는 아름답고 모든 것이 완벽합니다. 민속을 사랑하는 것은 매우 쉽습니다!    … Expand
  71. Thiagolana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum delicado, lindo e algo totalmente novo se relacionar com a carreira da Taylor, a mulher serviu
  72. Swiftierep13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Unexpected majestic indie album. Isolation has clearly done her well, Taylor has poured her heart into this masterpiece.
  73. Unicorn25
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Nothing new from taylor, the lyrics are pretty good, but the melodies ... her voice doesn't sound different, she didn't risk trying something different, she hasn't reinvented himself.
  74. Isisfprata
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Taylor and her collaborators put their best songwriting. It just took me to heaven.
  75. guigodoy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor conseguiu retomar aquelas composições que sempre foi o forte dos albuns antigos. Melodias e composições mágicas! Obrigado, Taylor
  76. BenjaminStults
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A lyrical journey with superb vocals. Swift dazzles listeners with a novel presented through song.
  77. Aishu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Top notch as always as can be expected from the amazing taylor swift! Can't wait to listen on repeat
  78. iandrewbayabay2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a fusion of an intelligent songwriting and musical score. The emotions in every lyrics and notes in the song are full of impact.
  79. iknewsomeplaces
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album captures Taylor’s ability to not only write from her own but also others’ perspectives perfectly. This woman is a songwriting force and one of the greatest talents that the music industry can wish for. Folklore is a new path Taylor is walking on where she exhibits her lyrical ability once more like she has done with her previous album but with an alternative twist, showcasingThis album captures Taylor’s ability to not only write from her own but also others’ perspectives perfectly. This woman is a songwriting force and one of the greatest talents that the music industry can wish for. Folklore is a new path Taylor is walking on where she exhibits her lyrical ability once more like she has done with her previous album but with an alternative twist, showcasing her vocal growth that she has been mastering over the past 13 years. Folklore is pure perfection.… Expand
  80. megsmith136
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece in every way possible. Taylor matures from her pop roots and graduated to a melodramatic Lana Del Rey sound. This album will stand the test of time
  81. VICTORCASSEB
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the incredible things happened on this quarantine. Now, she's arrived quickly and suddenly and brought to us that she got the better: Her compositions on the folk/indie style. Thanks for always doing your best? Taylor.
  82. Keynoosh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    country, pop and now alternative? she is unstoppable your honor
    y’all better buy/stream
  83. folkloriz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    an indisputable art. something i want to hear every day to comfort you, to calm your nerves. it was the hug that i needed in this very tense moment in which we are living.
  84. ilhamcritic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i never thought she would go alternative but this is one of her best works yet omg i can’t stop
  85. annaforu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. ALBUM OF THE YEAR. not only the best album of Taylor swift, but the best album of the year. beautiful lyrics and amazing sounds...
  86. Nick13tay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    perfeito magnífico puro e icônico e transcendente e não choca por ser a maior artista do milênio
  87. Morenoluisf
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    i don't have any word to say, just beautiful. AMAZING, The album speaks for itself.
  88. samcano
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The magic of this album is that with every song she tells you a different story. I felt something different with each one, the vocals in exile (ft. Bon Iver) are amazing, the collab was flawless. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked the album, but after reading all the lyrics and hearing all the songs I realized that this album is a gift to every fan of Taylor Swift, she gave her fans anThe magic of this album is that with every song she tells you a different story. I felt something different with each one, the vocals in exile (ft. Bon Iver) are amazing, the collab was flawless. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked the album, but after reading all the lyrics and hearing all the songs I realized that this album is a gift to every fan of Taylor Swift, she gave her fans an album they can cry on and that to me it’s amazing… Expand
  89. Swifite1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. Miss swift truly never misses. She is a songstress on par with the likes of Mozart, and she will go down in the history books as infinitely more impactful than he.
  90. VisenEvans
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect, supreme, marterpiece, subliminal, sad, beautiful, tragic. Only love, only power, only Taylor Swift, the artist of the decade
  91. m3tamusic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Holy **** Taylor creates her greatest album yet in a mere two months, and I’ve accomplished nothing myself. A surprise album that despite being that, have various trends on Twitter and is #1 on countless iTunes. Haters, hate, but this album is doing amazing things despite you saying otherwise. Every song is a mini journey and listening to it with headphones through, is like floating on aHoly **** Taylor creates her greatest album yet in a mere two months, and I’ve accomplished nothing myself. A surprise album that despite being that, have various trends on Twitter and is #1 on countless iTunes. Haters, hate, but this album is doing amazing things despite you saying otherwise. Every song is a mini journey and listening to it with headphones through, is like floating on a cloud. Remember, just because you don’t like a certain music genre, doesn’t mean an artist’s album is bad... it just means you lack taste.… Expand
  92. pullmeclxser
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Second best produced album of the year. Even thought the album it's kinda generic due to its genre, she managed to make masterpiece after masterpiece. My tears ricochet is lyrically perfect.
  93. Fakebytswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent brilliant so good it's absolutely a stunning piece of art, taylor really is one of the greatest artists ever
  94. cameron9814
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous!!! This is the album Taylor was destined to make!! The lyricism is her absolute BEST!!
  95. Soelarg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A great album that goes back to the importance of lyrics and put the experience and life in songs, it doesn’t go with catchy lyrics or rhythms as in previous albums, but stays with great lessons, memories and experiences that everyone has felt, about being in love, falling out of love and the wonder of what could have been with that impossible love. Makes the quarantine times go easily andA great album that goes back to the importance of lyrics and put the experience and life in songs, it doesn’t go with catchy lyrics or rhythms as in previous albums, but stays with great lessons, memories and experiences that everyone has felt, about being in love, falling out of love and the wonder of what could have been with that impossible love. Makes the quarantine times go easily and brings the sensation at the end everything is going to be fine. Marvelous lyrics, awesome calmed rhythms, something different of 1989, Red, reputation and lover hits.… Expand
  96. giannacrisha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Each track is sonically cohesive! Just a masterpiece overall! The songwriting, the tunes, all the tracks—chef’s kiss!
  97. RaynerCS
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This probably her best album yet. Period! Her lyrical skills are beyond insane that with a very cohesive sound and production, takes the listener through a magnificent and exciting journey making them sing, dance, cry and reflect, all in just one hour that you almost don't feel it passing.
  98. Fepelli
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor se superou nesse álbum. Simplesmente traz a maturidade que ela quis nos presentear no 1989 misturado a uma melancolia que é a identidade do folklore. De longe seu melhor e mais profundo disco
  99. Mati_2003
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mejor que flopmatica. Iconica la artista de la década sacando un álbum tan arte en esta pandemia
  100. Andriandyou
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The haunted feeling that you get when listening to this album is like Losing Your Lover in The middle of The Woods and Screaming How Much You Love your Lover.
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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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