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. samanthasamtam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I'm really surprised about this new album of hers. Quite wishing in the past that she'll release this alternative/indie folk genre. It shows how she is one of the greatest songwriter up to date. Congrats Taylor!
  2. BUYrep
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album. one of her best albums lyrically and it deserves to win at least 3 grammys
  3. ghazal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is all what we need in this time. Taylor = ART . I fall in love with this album My favourite so far is “seven” . Don’t judge this album before you listen. Go listen FOLKLORE and you will be in heaven.
  4. Frndll
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020, at first in my heart, incredible!!!!!! Perfect!!!! Love you ts
  5. termit_lord
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    нежный, проникновенный, прекрасный альбом
    очередное доказательство того - для чего миру нужна мисс свифт
  6. aynvera
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is by far taylor's lyrically strongest album, with each song better than the last. and clearly this genre shift comes as a surprise but definitely a welcome one. special praise for making the album remotely and in such short time, although never compromising with the quality of the content. two words: love it!
  7. pv_viana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    And the haters gonna hate, hate... podem dizer o que for mas uma coisa é certa, Taylor Swift se empenha ao máximo pra trazer um trabalho pra ninguém botar defeitos e esse álbum é a prova disto. Incrivelmente impecável, a sonoridade, tudo!!! TAYLOR SWIFT É A INDÚSTRIA MUSICAL.
  8. josuearevalo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un album que nos hace recordar que el genero alternativo tiene mucho para ofrecer
  9. swiftjoy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore has a narrative, melody and lyricism that perfectly fits our current world, the melancholy of the melody matches the saddest summer we all ever lived, collectively.
  10. nightcourt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, total masterpiece. Exactly the kind of sound that I missed hearing.
  11. FerasGharbi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love it, second album for Taylor in a year I guess this album is better than lover!
  12. Amorosoval
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love how she always challenges herself. She's done so many genres and never fails at bringing something new to the table
  13. guilleem26
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The way that this albums flows and the songwritingbon every single track. It's a masterpiece
  14. chidime
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Boring af, only good song is the one with Bon Iver. ANYBODY could make this album, and I mean any random person you pick out on a crowded street. But I'm sure the Taylor fanatics will give it a 10/10.
  15. GuiGuerra18
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    When you think of Taylor this is not the kind of music you expect. But I must applaud the effort for trying to make a folk album
  16. Pauloliberato
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best Swift's work so far, she's really coming to make the indie nicho huge...
  17. LadyGagaStats
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date, we are going to the Grammys guys! The tracklist, the concept, and of course, the songs are her most mature and beautiful project to date.
  18. DenefRobles
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's beautiful, the most beautiful album in her career, the lyrics are perfect, the melodies are perfect, she is perfect.
  19. JanishaJay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's greatest album both lyrically and vocally. The whole album gives such an indie vide which suits her best in my opinion. If I could, I will give this album a 1000/10.
  20. Inmygene
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an emotionally written album. It was produced beautifully and its one of the best album of this year. Kudos to Swift for making an amazing alternative album even if its her first.
  21. naranjoadr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I can describe this album as a mix between fresh airs and Swift's talent for composing and singing. Just another Taylor artwork, an artist to admire.
  22. gonzaloferrif
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album was all I needed. Heartfelt, deep lyrics. Nothing seems rushed or forced here. The production is delightful, the strings, the harmonica, her soft voice. I can't recall liking an album so much at my first listen, it transported me to her world in every story so easily. Thank you Taylor.
  23. bubblishing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This will be remembered through ages in time. A pure invitation to her world. A brillant exercise in restraint
  24. DaniloZegrini
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    esse álbum e tao adulto, a taylo swift entregou algo coeso e conceitual, simplesmente perfeita
  25. juaumpatronum
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album took me to another existence while I listened in the dark of my room, everything about it is beautiful and captivating with notes of mystery and intense feelings. Taylor Swift was extremely insightful
  26. RickyFc
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Such a horrible and boring album. Very dissapointed, it sounds exactly as the archer.
  27. assaadregragui
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    honestly it's a perfect album for me nice voice really great lyrics.GREAT JOB taylor
  28. zejoshster
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is beautiful. a great transition from her usual pop to alternative. this album portrays her song-writing skills even more. impeccably written record.
  29. hannahliddle
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her BEST album yet and such a great harmony, Taylor simply KILLED the game with this album
  30. bpoloana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics are Taylor's best since Red, Taylor really is her generation's best songwriter
  31. frakkin
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    Um... yeah. The album is great for a surface-listen, but analyzing it shows nothing but issues. This sounds just like everything she's made outside of her far-superior country music. The same pop chords are here. The same standard time measures are here. The music is mediocre and not indicative of what someone who has been in the game for over a decade should be writing.

    The lyrical    Um... yeah. The album is great for a surface-listen, but analyzing it shows nothing but issues. This sounds just like everything she's made outside of her far-superior country music. The same pop chords are here. The same standard time measures are here. The music is mediocre and not indicative of what someone who has been in the game for over a decade should be writing.

    The lyrical content is the identical to all of her albums: I'm going to tell a story about love. That's it. She's in her 30s. Maybe it's time to stop talking about boys and men? Is she so limited in life experience that she can't write about anything else?

    If there's any consolation, it's better than whatever Kanye's garbage.    … Expand
  32. NisanD
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    İts sooooooo good Like ım lose my mind perfect awesomeeeeeeeee taylorr you are real queen
  33. dayanaarizal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es absolutamente inspirador, cada canción te transporta a un lugar hermoso y vives cada letra escrita en este álbum.✨
  34. Shaq_97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album show exquisite songwriting that once again prove Taylor is a songwriting genius. Every tracks stands on its own without being a filler track. Overall, the album gives us a taste of what Taylor can do when she is exploring other genre.
  35. ViitorVillamar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album, as always taylor swift uses all his wisdom about songwriting and music to surprise us.
  36. Harveyswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's my favorite album. I like it I love it
    it talk about joe
    It is album of the year    … Expand
  37. santiagorr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor goes for a bedroom pop album to focus on playing with lyrics, her favorite activity and brings us to a mesmerizing world! It’s exactly what the world needs right now, healing
  38. Amirreza_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album teaches to me ,stay strong .
    And this album is best taylor swift's album.
    Because this album targets our emotions and tells a story, each of which is wonderful and has room for thought.    … Expand
  39. havenvel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    tanginang album yan, mapanaket. stream if u want to get back to ur ex and u're waiting for a sign. eto na yon bes. masaktan ka na ulit kasi same. UNANG BEAT PA LANG INIYAKAN KO NA LEGIT TEARS.
  40. Edbautista
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album ever. Un gran cambio del pop al alternativo, sin duda, es grande la artista de la década.
  41. jdan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A surprise album from Taylor Swift, a surprisingly amazing masterpiece crafted for a short period of time.

    Besides the very different release process and promotions that this record had, what stands out the most are the lyrics and the very vivid storytelling that paints the pictures that Swift had before starting the project in front of you. These lyrics and splendid story telling    A surprise album from Taylor Swift, a surprisingly amazing masterpiece crafted for a short period of time.

    Besides the very different release process and promotions that this record had, what stands out the most are the lyrics and the very vivid storytelling that paints the pictures that Swift had before starting the project in front of you.

    These lyrics and splendid story telling comes even more alive with the stunning soft mostly-piano production.

    A highly impressive piece of artwork that has been crafted by Swift during the short period of time of isolation and is a comforting soundtrack for us during this time of quarantine that is starting to feel like forever.    … Expand
  42. michalknotyours
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This literally is her best album yet. She keeps pushing genres and progressing musically and it’s quite amazing.… Expand
  43. MojicaEdgar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift brings us the best version of herself, her new transition confirms that she can conquer various genres and make them her own, "She is the music industry".… Expand
  44. PipeAndresKP
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Raw Taylor Swift, Raw lyrics... The old Taylor never really die, she was playing seek and hide all this time
  45. Mmmmmusic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect album. She really said “I made an indie record much cooler than yours”
  46. etron
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's iconic. it's brilliant. the production, the lyrics, the meaning behind every single song, the feeling you get when listening. the warmth it radiates is encapsulating, and this is one of her best albums, if not THE best album she has ever created.
  47. Geovaniosousa19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore é de longe o álbum com melhor sonoridade da Taylor. A maturidade artística dela é surpreendente, ela se reinventa a cada nova era e o folklore é mais uma faceta da artista Taylor Swift. Temos muita sorte dela ter compartilhado essa obra prima divina conosco. É um álbum melancólico, confessional e transcendental, a suavidade com que se passa cada faixa é genuína, você é transportado para um lugar (paraíso) onde sua alma se sente plena. Exile é um ponto da sonoridade do folklore, da Taylor de forma geral que ninguém imaginava que precisava ouvir. august é de uma perfeição que não é descritível. betty soa a Taylor country do debut, ou diria, que a Taylor do Speak now. Folkore é sua maior faceta como artista, é o álbum da carreira.… Expand
  48. fernando19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore fue una sensación de emociones expresada por el “Storytelling”. Algo simple pero bien hecho.
  49. NadanadaPL
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s just a masterpiece!! Every song is awesome y’all should listen to it! Taylor Swift did it again
  50. Ash102
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s such a soothing and brilliantly cohesive album one of the best albums of 2020 cardigan is such a nice song
  51. explicitamor
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Everything you know and love about Taylor Swift, in a beautiful, matured, yet dreamy album. Somehow Taylor has managed to narrate an equally dreamy yet tragic story, reminiscent of earlier songs such as: Sad, Beautiful, Tragic. In fact, I would say Taylor took everything she did on Sad, Beautiful, Tragic and elevated it, churning a whole album out of it. If you’ve known her long enough,Everything you know and love about Taylor Swift, in a beautiful, matured, yet dreamy album. Somehow Taylor has managed to narrate an equally dreamy yet tragic story, reminiscent of earlier songs such as: Sad, Beautiful, Tragic. In fact, I would say Taylor took everything she did on Sad, Beautiful, Tragic and elevated it, churning a whole album out of it. If you’ve known her long enough, you know shes always had this side of her in her albums, and we’re lucky enough to be living in a world where an entire album of such songs now exist. Thank You for the art.… Expand
  52. celestegomez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Las melodías, el crecimiento que demuestra swift con el paso de los años, cada trabajo es mejor que el otro, de verdad que se supera! Me encantó!
  53. benjamin21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble. Muchas Gracias Taylor Swift por darnos una obra de arte
  54. tearsricochct
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before !!!
  55. budoor
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry basically

    she really continues outdoing herself in the best way
  56. Ajovic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A perfect sound, perfect lyricisms, perfect aesthetic I would like to see something like this as a mainstream music of 2020
  57. Fernando09
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The beat album, the quality of the lyrics are just amazing, The concept of the album is calm and transmits peace
  58. taylightlover
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    By far one of the Queen’s best albums. Her storytelling? Superb. Her vocals? Unmatched. Shakespeare? Quaking. Stream folklore of clear skin and good vibes.
  59. Kbball
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    wonderful lyrics and I love the production that she made, her voice blew me away.
  60. Eduaram6
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's literally a piece of art, and not beacuse the songs are sad it means that is a bad album, it just means that she gave us a part of her life.
  61. User2589019
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect album. She goes back to her roots. So proud of her. Lover wasn’t her best album, but now she came back. At a first impact, u will not like it because “every song sounds the same”, but the u will achieve her gratitude and perfection.
  62. ClassyDog
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This album has some perfect moments. Taylor knows how to make an album. She proves that she is one of the greatest pop music song writers of all time.
  63. paulinarodr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, she really outdid herself. It's incredible how she can change genres and still make great albums.
  64. StephenSwift89
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album was so unique, it was a classic story telling and yet somehow different. It requires taste and class people ~… Expand
  65. pumpkinkween
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the melody to the lyrics, Swift has completed a walk in the music industry, exploring her abilities!… Expand
  66. Swiftlinktter
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    in her eighth album, she really comes to run for the album of the year in Grammy's, like what she says, it's sad, beautiful and tragic compositions
  67. AtomicEve
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best works Taylor has done in her career, the way her lyrics tell the stories are marvelous.
  68. roghort
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s so perfect!!! That’s album is a truly masterpiece, thanks for that!! It’s so perfect!!! That’s album is a truly masterpiece, thanks for that!
  69. Hellona
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums, if not the best, lyrically. The vintage vibe it got makes me wanna travel back in time to the 1940s to live the little stories Taylor is telling in her album. Folklore is that old book on that forgotten shelf that has many things to say. Love the vibe anfthe feelings in it, it truly is a masterpiece. Taylor never disappoints me
  70. theoswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfeito! Coeso, sonoramente incrível, as letras estão impecáveis. Taylor você não errou e nunca errará.
  71. Bangswiftie13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a perfect album, it's vibe is exactly what surprised us after the Lover era and even though it's different than anything she's done (only kinda has similar vibes with Red) she rocks the concept! GO TAYLOR!
  72. elandieluu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This might be her magnum opus. This album is full of well-written words that combine into very meaningful lyrics matched with mesmerizing production. It is the definition of simplicity is beauty. The whole album sounds cohesive but each song has their own spice giving it a ense of individuality. I love it!
  73. vamprett
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Might be my favourite album in time. Why?
    She finally radiates the growth we all expected from her. Hands down her most mature work. Lyrically above Red I would say even, which for me, personally, was the epitome of metaphors and words.
    First half of the album left me speechless and I found the other half needing a little bit more production, but still lovely and amazing overall. New    Might be my favourite album in time. Why?
    She finally radiates the growth we all expected from her. Hands down her most mature work. Lyrically above Red I would say even, which for me, personally, was the epitome of metaphors and words.
    First half of the album left me speechless and I found the other half needing a little bit more production, but still lovely and amazing overall.
    New perspective upon love and maturity, new topics she approached, love the Teenage Triangle of cardigan, august and betty.
    One must love the return to her country roots. Good work on producing and writing the songs, as usual.
    This alternative album is what was overdue and she managed to pull it off in the greatest way.    … Expand
  74. ariaam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This body of work is just magical, an absolute masterpiece (lyrically and sonically) that takes you to another world!!
  75. GosiaLo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing, brilliant, i needed that album so much in my life❤️❤️
    Great job Miss Taylor Swift
  76. ceciliabacar
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    that album is so beautiful and unique, ive never heard something like that before
  77. httpsjulia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album captured and broke my heart. Taylor Swift has released one of the most (if not the most) lyrically genius albums of all time.
  78. bradendodson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it’s an absolute serve and some her best, if not her overall best, work to date.
  79. leftoverlighter
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A bona-fide masterpiece, the deserving sequel to her fourth studio album RED, but Folklore is about accepting the heartache, instead of fighting it.
  80. Paolotapias
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply magical, the sound and her melodies are so gorgeous, they wrap you and give you the sensation that you are kinda floating with each song, wonderful album!… Expand
  81. Cbiswell
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The newest album from Ms. Swift defied my expectation once again. Her constant ability to preform in many different genres will always be amazing for me. Folklore was the softest Taylor has sounded since the hidden gems of Red and it really makes for a great album.… Expand
  82. Alexander_Ponce
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore es de esos albumes a los que debes darle mas de una oportunidad para que los ames. Taylor muestra una nueva faceta, dando un poco más alternativo y sigue siendo hermoso
  83. PotterheadGleek
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    I am not a Taylor Swift fan, but this album is her most mature one, and I can appreciate the no pop bangers but only a soft, fresh sound, and Swift had just reminded us why she is a good songwriter.
  84. duda_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift mostra mais uma vez, que ela é incrível e talentosa não importa o estilo da música, esse álbum é a prova disso, fazia tempo que não ouvia um álbum tão perfeito, coeso, com as composições tão lindas e maravilhosas, Taylor Swift é a compositora do milênio
  85. tyrelle
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year!!!!!! I love everything in this album. It is perfect!!!!!
  86. susanemolina
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work so far. So proud of what she achieved here. I can’t even find words to describe what this album mean to me.
  87. wallace_rib
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE
  88. Vedesh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect! I cried like a baby. This is art. We can all agree that this is Swift's best album.
  89. Vitorbrit
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift did an incredible job on this album, pretty and vulnerable. I love it!
  90. Mikerx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift once again outdid herself and gave us a job unlike anything she had ever done, intense, with incredible lyrics and impeccable aesthetics. She never disappoints!
  91. Jacoblucas97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full of classics and collapses everybody did something everybody said something… Expand
  92. Higrib
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was just amazing how she did it everything, this suprising album is perfect.
  93. shadowlord014
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album yet!
    a roller coaster ride towards to trip down memory lane of pure, underrated and amazing journey! what a healing moment
  94. eueduardo2312
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamantecaralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e caralho que Biancan e o tião bé deixoy a taylor swift photoshoot Billboard me empresta 200k pro claush oq Bianca de diamante que nem vou usar passo de diamante que nem vou usar passo mal começou e… Expand
  95. pepedro
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    As letras são ótimas, mas não dá pra negar que todas as músicas são parecidas, Cardigan e Exile com Bon Over conseguem se destacar, por não ter grandes semelhanças com as outras músicas do álbum que quando ouvimos, achamos parecidas com qualquer outra faixa.
  96. Pratikchak
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Even though I'm not a fan of Taylor Swift, this album is incredible. It gives me Norman Rockwell vibes of Lana. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of slow music and ballads, every song here tells a personal story. One of my favorite albums of the year!!!
  97. matthewmirliani
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best parts of her masterpiece Red were the cloudy-day, autumnal ballads — songs for reflection, and beautiful melancholy — and Folklore gives us an entire album of this. It’s her most mature, most vividly and richly written album to date - like a novel coming to life. Cozy, intimate, devastating, liberating, the album is a tall lighthouse shining through gray skies, a warm cottage inThe best parts of her masterpiece Red were the cloudy-day, autumnal ballads — songs for reflection, and beautiful melancholy — and Folklore gives us an entire album of this. It’s her most mature, most vividly and richly written album to date - like a novel coming to life. Cozy, intimate, devastating, liberating, the album is a tall lighthouse shining through gray skies, a warm cottage in the middle of a November forest. This is Taylor the songwriter - one of the greatest songwriters of all time - giving us her all. We say this about every Taylor record, but this one - this one - could be the one to define her legacy. It’s forward sounding and experimental, but an equally nostalgic trip back to fall 2012 when she first gave us a taste of her woodsy magic.… Expand
  98. Loukehes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um, pra nao dizer "o", dos melhores albuns da carreira dela. Letras inteligentes e sonoridades ótimas. Mereceu a nota que recebeu e merece ainda mais
  99. Howsyourlife
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sophisticated album with personal lyrics that feels written from a pouring heart. Best Taylor Swift album ever!!! Miss Swift proves she is an out of this world songwriter with unreal lyricism and beautifully haunting melody.
  100. Arianator12015
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Es un gran álbum, buenas melodías y maravillosas letras, es uno de los mejores de este año
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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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