folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Cabeyo2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito!!! O melhor de 2020. Com certeza vai ganhar o AOTY no Grammy!!! parabéns Taylor, você ahazou gata. August is the better
  2. chamayedward
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    La lírica y melodía del álbum es muy buena, la narrativa de cada canción la hace muy especial. Increíble trabajo.
  3. Eddaniel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s masterpiece album. I’m so proud for Taylor. It’s an album absolutely amazing and I didn’t thing that I needed it.
  4. Clint_Stafford
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is so so good. i have no words. the lyrics are incredible, her voice is heavenly, the whole vibe and aesthetic of the album is so beautiful. it's a masterpiece. i am once again saying that i love taylor swift with all my heart. that is all. stream
  5. declanx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such a good album. I was quite sceptical that I wasn’t going to like this, but it just blown my mind. Such a good album to listen too when you’re on your own, walking and swaying, thinking about life.
  6. SwiftieBoy13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklor is the most amazing everrr thank uu tay for creating this album❤❤… Expand
  7. TndN0Sau7
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a work of art, taylor leaves pop after 6 years to bring us different music with a calm and sweet sound to his ear… Expand
  8. itsjcacevedo19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    So this is it, when we thought this year was somehow lost by the pandemic, Taylor Swift, decided to pull out a masterpiece album call Folklore, her most mature one. Since she decided to post some photos on her social media with a black&white filter and some sepia tones we knew clearly that this album wouldn´t be as her previous works. Folklore let us know not only the most intimate projectSo this is it, when we thought this year was somehow lost by the pandemic, Taylor Swift, decided to pull out a masterpiece album call Folklore, her most mature one. Since she decided to post some photos on her social media with a black&white filter and some sepia tones we knew clearly that this album wouldn´t be as her previous works. Folklore let us know not only the most intimate project of Nils Sjöberg , but also the stories of some of her heroes. She demonstrate who good is as a lyricist in songs like "My Tears Ricochet" or "Hoax", but also let us remember how love can be described from different perspectives. Appreciation and respect are the only correct things to express when you try to describe how you feel about Folklore.
    Favorite Tracks: The last great american dinasty, august, hoax, illicit affairs and cardigan    … Expand
  9. MarcosRissato
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A brilliant album where Taylor beautifully and elegantly expresses an incredible story through music.
  10. stephrants
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "Folklore" is like a wood-smoked flannel hug from a grandmother you never met. Breathe in and memories percolate. Campfires cooling in the rain. Street lights blinking in a 5 AM haze. Running through fields with no concept of time, only an eternal yearning. I didn't skip a single song in my 2 AM listening session last night. Thank you, Taylor.
  11. Danvelazqq
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it’s the best I’ve ever heard
    Is beautiful and wonderful    … Expand
  12. carolinakinter
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love this album. I love the truth on it. I love the way its so vulnerable but so strong. So true. This is everything everyone needed.
  13. dwfobic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum simplesmente perfeito em que Taylor conseguiu explorar as mais diversas áreas dos seus sentimentos em uma batida Folk, o que fez com que ficasse ainda mais impecável em sua voz. Um álbum totalmente coeso com palavras indescritíveis. Um trabalho de pura qualidade.
  14. Diegocoutinho
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es increíble! Uno de los mejores trabajos de Taylor y del 2020. Definitivamente será un éxito como Taylor acostumbra a hacer en sus albumes.
  15. TranMinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's best album so far. we can see how incerdible she is on this album by the lyrics, every single sound on folklore is just sounds so fluently follow a perfect way. i said what i said, folklore is Taylor's BEST album.
  16. Hiba-13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    literally her best album lyrically and the fact that she wrote it in the span of a global pandemic just showcases more of her songwriting abilities
  17. DJ-307
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album. Swift strips back the pop production (which I'm personally also a fan of) to let her songwriting, storytelling, and strong melodies shine through.
  18. Parrita2813
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    As a person that like the upbeat songs from Taylor, I was worried that I would like the album. However this album is a 10/10, the lyrics are great, it is sonically cohesive and is a new genre for Taylor. I can’t even decide with one is my favorite song
  19. niki_ringel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The songwriting is phenomenal. Folklore is a work of art. The lyricism, production, and vocals are all flawless. A literal masterpiece.
  20. Limaandrey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing
  21. Maishah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It feels great to get something really different yet astonishing from Taylor Swift. With this album, she once again proved why she's called one of the greatest songwriters of this generation. This album just saved 2020. My top 5 are exile, cardigan, epiphany, august and invisible string in no particular order. Each of the songs deliver such a great work of songwriting. Also she slayed inIt feels great to get something really different yet astonishing from Taylor Swift. With this album, she once again proved why she's called one of the greatest songwriters of this generation. This album just saved 2020. My top 5 are exile, cardigan, epiphany, august and invisible string in no particular order. Each of the songs deliver such a great work of songwriting. Also she slayed in vocals. This is by far Taylor Swift's best album.… Expand
  22. andreasignoret
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. I've been a Taylor Swift fan for 12ish years by now and I've seen her growing up and evolving with every new album. I've been adapting to all the music genres she has done but let me tell you something: this album has become the best one she has ever done! It feels refreshing, calm, new, even cozy. The lyrics, the music, everything adds up to be the perfect balance betweenA masterpiece. I've been a Taylor Swift fan for 12ish years by now and I've seen her growing up and evolving with every new album. I've been adapting to all the music genres she has done but let me tell you something: this album has become the best one she has ever done! It feels refreshing, calm, new, even cozy. The lyrics, the music, everything adds up to be the perfect balance between the 'old' and 'new' Taylor. The first listen of the album I was in tears from song 1. I then decided to look up for the lyrics (non english native speaker here) and the feels I first got from the song got even more deep and I cried again, now with a reason. I loved everything about this album. Became my favorite album (originally my favorite one was Speak Now). Love this Taylor.… Expand
  23. Joaozinho123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Muito bom viu, parabéns Nem gosto muito de folk mas esse eu gostei demais.
  24. JAOS
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un gran album demostrando un lado bueno de su voz, simplemente arte.Gracias Taylor por este arte.
  25. arcederek
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best thing that happened so far in 2020. So overwhelmed by how she has musically grown from all her former albums and eras. A truly masterpiece.
  26. iampedrolucas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely Taylor's best album, the sound and lyrics leave an air of emotion so strong that it is impossible not to delight and follow the tales narrated in each track. A masterpiece I'd say. Exile and Cardigan are the culminations of a beautiful melody that awakens your deepest feelings.… Expand
  27. edmoonl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum que ha hecho Taylor, es perfecto. Esperaba un buen álbum y recibimos un material con la mejor lirica y melodía acústica.
  28. davidnrisso
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This album takes you to a beautiful journey,I love the aesthetic, the melodies, and I love the fact that Taylor has experimented with sounds and music, great Job!
  29. Diego123456
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    El álbum no muestra nada novedoso, resaltar un poco la calidad de las letras, sin embargo no representa alguna plataforma alternativa.
  30. Elle-V
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's most creative project she's ever done. It's one thing to write a mostly autobiographical album but it's another to write from the perspective of people you've invented or never met. The stories flow like gold from the minute you click play.
  31. kimhidalgo08
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del año y de la carrera de Taylor Swift, cada canción es una historia, una artista que es muy superior en la actualidad y con este álbum lo demuestra.… Expand
  32. Yuyus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Warm, melancholic... Every song is magic and that's what is ok. This is the best surprise that i have on this year.
  33. Nathanfn1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, mágico, maravilhoso, o melhor álbum da carreira sem dúvidas, chorei pra um caralho, meu deus como é bom ser fã de Taylor Swift!! LENDÁRIA PRA CARALHOOOOOOOO
  34. Kden29
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is pure genius showing us that one of the greatest song writers of our generation still has what it takes and always has had what it takes to tell a story as vividly and excitingly as possible
  35. IgorCarvalho
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album is magical and sad at the same time, the lyrics are treated very carefully in each track, the unlikely quarantine album really happened.
  36. ArtemSaloev
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Charming, magical, fascinating, overwhelming, fabulous - "folklore". Taylor Swift presents herself as an incredible songwriter who glows through the album. It is so private and beautiful, that is why, you want just to dive into and enjoy the fantastic sound and lyrics. Great work of ART! Congrats!
  37. RodolfoSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se surró en garrapataga, definitivamente el álbum del año. #StreamFolkloreOniTunes… Expand
  38. kirstt
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    As soon as I saw the Bon Iver collab I knew I was going to be a fan of this album. I’m so very happy Taylor has strayed away from the processed pop we’re used to from her lately. Not that pop is inherently ‘bad‘ - just from personal opinion I believe Taylor really shines as a writer and performer in this landscape of acoustic-folk. Personal highlights of mine have to be mirrorball, exileAs soon as I saw the Bon Iver collab I knew I was going to be a fan of this album. I’m so very happy Taylor has strayed away from the processed pop we’re used to from her lately. Not that pop is inherently ‘bad‘ - just from personal opinion I believe Taylor really shines as a writer and performer in this landscape of acoustic-folk. Personal highlights of mine have to be mirrorball, exile (obviously), hoax, cardigan, my tears ricochet etc etc. I could honestly go on as there isn’t a song I dislike on this album which I don’t think I’ve been able to say for all her previous works. I don’t think I could write this review without mentioning the genius lyrical blend of personal experience and told stories; including the often warping these stories suffer due to the amount they are told from person to person, giving the album its name - folklore. I cannot praise this album enough honestly. It is a career highlight from Taylor indeed.… Expand
  39. DaniLovesTS
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry, my favorite songs are Cardigan, The last great american dinasty & Exile, Folklore is art
  40. jake836363728
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i'm not even a swiftie, but i love this album so much. every song on this album sounds great, there are no filler tracks. the lyrics, production, and her vocals are amazing on every song. i'm seriously impressed with this new album.
  41. Carlosheraroma
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    to be honest, they are all like the same songs, they can be rescued 8, there comes a point that you get bored and you no longer enjoy the album
  42. wetrajano
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! taylor just served, its already my favorite album of her
  43. mariaaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión. Combina literatura y poesía en el álbum de una manera única, de una manera que sólo Taylor podría hacer.
  44. Matheustinti
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am extremely impressed with the quality of this album (Folklore). This album was certainly the best I heard this year. congratulations Taylor Swift for creating such an amazing job.
  45. Ribreprise
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With an earthy production and Swift's signature honest and raw songwriting, Folklore is a much needed God-sent, mature and heart warming body of work. She literally made an indie record that's cooler than hers… Expand
  46. hxnriqe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is incredibly perfect and i am amazed by the way the stories are developed and told to us. I think it's beautiful how she managed to use so many different stories as metaphors for her life and still a thing we can all relate.
  47. itsmeitaly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, it's different from what we were expecting and different from what she have done before. I'm obsessed with all of the lyrics. The feeling, it's pretty nostalgic, B E A U T I F U L.
  48. Utzcinah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift is never changing but never staying the same either. It shows. She’s in that state of master crafter and she just doesn’t give an F anymore. She knows she’s got it and that she’s the best at what she does: evolving as a musician, which is a very very hard task to accomplish, and she performs it flawlessly.
  49. Pronaldjr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Hands down raw and emotionally mature. Taylor Swift has outdone herself again
  50. Cristian13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum es algo inesperadamente bueno, quien diría que tendríamos un álbum así de Taylor después de tanto tiempo
  51. enzotruly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    nice album
    I loved it
    taylor gave us a masterpiece like!!!
    reminded me of lorde
  52. Roroabreu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    making an album during quarantine is not easy, and doing something impeccable is even more difficult; folklore is perfect and deserves attention, as well as the cardigan clip that leaves nothing to be desired.
  53. Rarestressed
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore com certeza é o ápice da carreira da Taylor. Maduro, inovador e composições impecáveis e profundas. Se antes ainda não estava claro isso, agora é um fato de que Swift é uma das artistas mais talentosas da atualidade. Ela é a indústria da música.
  54. Yassbaby
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is sooo beautiful album! Very beautifully written, composition, vocals . As expected of Taylor Swift. She's deserves the artist of the decade title. She's the best songwriter of the generation. folklore makes you feel all kinds of emotions
  55. Maggie_Alt13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!!!! Really her best work of art♡ can't relieve how talented she is!
  56. larissabuqma
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The songs are horrible, more of the same, nothing innovative, the critic should put a stop to this shameless plagiarism of the NFR.… Expand
  57. jhobart123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    el álbum muestra una mezcla de sentimientos encontrados al escucharlos, ademas que las líricas de cada canción esta bien elaborado y muestran unos pensamientos increíbles y nostálgicos
  58. thethirdcrouch
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    A couple of really solid songs here. I also enjoy the teenage love triangle songs (cardigan, august, betty). We all know taylor is great at word play, doing catchy phrases and saying common things beautifully, and it's evident here. Tho due to folk arrangement there were few lyric highlights. This feels like going back to her country roots but with greatly subdued instrumentation and moreA couple of really solid songs here. I also enjoy the teenage love triangle songs (cardigan, august, betty). We all know taylor is great at word play, doing catchy phrases and saying common things beautifully, and it's evident here. Tho due to folk arrangement there were few lyric highlights. This feels like going back to her country roots but with greatly subdued instrumentation and more brutal honesty.… Expand
  59. AlexandraSmith
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Album is the bestttt!!! Could be my Favorite from all of her albums.....
  60. Jason_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El cambio que ella hizo con este álbum es genial, me agrada todo de él; sus letras sus sonidos todo la verdad lo amo demasiado
  61. Ali9841
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was amazing, haunting and sad and tragic in the best way. Her best album to date
  62. pedro_mfcardoso
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the ultimate raw Taylor Swift. Her songwritting gift it's at his peak in this album. Just perfect. Tremendously heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
  63. DiegoTS25
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album have a essence different with others in the music career of Taylor. You can know places in your mind when you conect with each song.
  64. musicviber
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the emotion, so different than Lover but what we truly needed, amazing, a real vibe for 2020
  65. Bettybetty
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work. The Gaga stans are just mad Traumatica tanked. This was best direction for her to go after lover
  66. STREAM_RARE
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Grande TAYLEYENDA, enterraste a Lady Cucaracha y el mojón plástico de Chromatica.
  67. MelissaRiv
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es diferente a todo lo que hizo antes, sin transición un cambio radical, digno de una artista de su magnitud.
  68. threemen
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bangers and absolute album of the year or even maybe album of the decade
  69. Santiago43755
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un increíble álbum, el más poderoso liricamente hablando desde su debut en la música pop, sanador, tragico y necesario para un momento tan vulnerable por el que atraviesa el mundo.
    Swift da una mirada diferente y su reinvención es muy notoria. Amazing álbum Taylor.
  70. nortia2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such an intimate, lovely album. I love when Taylor creates stories for her songs, like with Love Story and You Belong with Me, it's like reading a story or watching a movie but listening to it instead, and Taylor did that in this album beautifully
  71. Vinoaoyang
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I LOVE HOW SHE CHANGED HER GENRE COUNTRY TO POP TO ALTERNATIVE. SHE’S SUCH A BRAVE WOMAN!
  72. Jaymamba
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This album combines all the worst elements of folk music and terrible mixing in vocals. This is Taylor Swift’s worst work
  73. Thugomartvera
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is art! The lyrics are perfectly amazing, the melodies are just the perfect combination.
  74. tyleryeh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it was beautifully constructed, beautifully written. taylor’s best work overall.
  75. Theerickcandoia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i have no word to describe how much i love this album, thank you for that Taylor Swift.
  76. Vhpotter
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor surprising us all again with a sentimental, emotive and heart melting album. Not that generic pop. I loved it, she did everything. Perfect.
  77. jznsen
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    IT’S INCREDIBLE, JUST PERFECT, IS TAYLOR SWIFT A GOD? OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD
  78. Dieguiniel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    We just love a more mature Taylor Swift, the lyrics transport you to another place, they feel different, I mean, you can listen to a older Taylor with a new rhythm
  79. Marifer1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's like magic teleports you to a different world and makes you think too much about the story behind the songs, sincerely conveying peace and fantasy...

    Loving this album
  80. JacqueRossin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor em anos, não tem uma música mais ou menos todas são excelentes. Eu amo essa mulher genial.
  81. azerty2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the album I have been hoping Taylor would make for years. The depth of the song writing is exquisite, and the subtlety of the melodies showcase her voice better than ever. This is a timeless album, and my favorite chapter of Taylor's musical career so far.
  82. rilleyg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor at her best. Every song has a well-written story to tell and the production is beautful.
  83. Hiromi0226
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible indie album, very Taylor swift but very different at the same time.
  84. inhales
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking lyrics and production. I love her emotional and raw vocals here. She show a lot of talent - Album of the year for me.
  85. DawsonTherre
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ms. Swift’s foremost album, lyrically and cohesively. From track 1, “The 1” where she sings of a lost love that could’ve been, to track 16, “Hoax” where she sings of faithless love; the folklore theme is evident throughout.
  86. unholyswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album by ms. Swift
  87. shayrs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    magical, album of the year, this evolution to alternative music is perfect, i can’t wait for more to come
  88. HelenofTroy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best albums out there. Taylor does it again showing the world her versatility and ability to create music for herself and everyone else
  89. Erick2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum de este año, empezó con el contry donde dio todo de ella e igual en el pop, y ahora nos está dando alternativo y nos lo dio de la mejor forma es un rato de luz en esta contingencia… Expand
  90. stefand
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift at her best with magical lyricism and brand new soft production. 10/10 queen
  91. sophielevitt
    Jul 24, 2020
    2
    the lyrics are great! but the backtrack is so bad - it literally put me to sleep and i had to stop the album halfway through because of that. i don't know where the praise is coming from if it's regarding anything other than lyrics.
  92. gabrielcalgaro
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is my refuge forever. Taylor put all her talent and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, thank you!
  93. diegosantos_01
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! It arrived in y exactly moment that all us needed it.
  94. BabylonSonja
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Every style she does she smashs it. This album is completely diferent to everything else she has ever done before and wow
  95. homopapi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i never expected that this would surpass my love for speak now. i love it so much i wanna be selfish and have the music all to myself but that would be a crime, it's too perfect not to be heard by everyone else.
  96. aveylou
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a mystical, haunting, yet bright album. Each song is a new story, an old story, a memory or a figment of imagination. It is easily one of her best albums thus far. An amazing, lyrical, emotionally invoking album.
  97. maylonns
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely perfect.Taylor as always shows that she is a versatile artist and knows how to offer quality work.
  98. MailynSM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album envelops you in that magic of sadness, melancholy, love and beauty, the melodies and lyrics are perfect, they complement each other in impressive ways. For Taylor in an advance in the musical maturity that she has formed with each album, the concept of this album is different and similar to what she had always done, however this time her role as a songwriter is clearer. SoftThis album envelops you in that magic of sadness, melancholy, love and beauty, the melodies and lyrics are perfect, they complement each other in impressive ways. For Taylor in an advance in the musical maturity that she has formed with each album, the concept of this album is different and similar to what she had always done, however this time her role as a songwriter is clearer. Soft and delicate melodies, it is perfect.… Expand
  99. Enchantedbytay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ITS THE BESTEST ALBUM AND IT IS CALMING MY INNER CHAOS IN THESE TERRIBLE TIMES. I LOVE YOU TAYLOR FOR GIVING US HOPE AND HAPPINESS. THE LYRICS ARE SO MATURE AND SERENE. I CAN FEEL WARM AND FUZZY VIBES FROM THIS ALBUM. THANKS TAY!! I NEEFED THIS SO MUCH
  100. rodrigoc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore it’s a excellent and brilliant album, every track is a good construction of quality.
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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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