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. alvarorico
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    with this eighth studio album she finally explores her music career from country, pop, and now alternative, she did effortlessly, and simply this is her best album to date
  2. Zoe20happy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best of Taylors discography, displaying her growth as a lyricist and musician in a mature and blissful display and magnificence.
  3. Ahna
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! The lyricism, the production, the visuals. Everything about thing album is perfect!!
  4. travisanderson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really calming, beautiful and gorgeous record I've never heard before. A brand new sound of Taylor that lets me feel super relieved at this hard time. … Expand
  5. IJSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I never really expected this album to be this SO GOOD. I can't literally pick my favorite songs because all of it are good!
  6. Fiyan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    BEST TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUM!!! I DONT HAVE WORD FOR THIS, MASTERPIECE IS BORN, WE HAPPY FOR HEAR IT!
  7. zoeconyers
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work yet. A lyrical feat and a masterpiece. Poetry carries the weight that production had with her past work. A soft, unrefined, vulnerable side of Swift personified by a handful of strangers and lovers and characters whose stories illustrate a portrait of a woman who has grown and taken moments in stride that would have previously left her distraught. Growth in a soft andHer best work yet. A lyrical feat and a masterpiece. Poetry carries the weight that production had with her past work. A soft, unrefined, vulnerable side of Swift personified by a handful of strangers and lovers and characters whose stories illustrate a portrait of a woman who has grown and taken moments in stride that would have previously left her distraught. Growth in a soft and unfiltered manner, and yet with grace and a calm flow which seals it all together.… Expand
  8. AlexPW
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore came and saved 2020. One of Taylor's best work. Album of the year.
  9. Gemmastylcs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her artistic peak tbh. haven't stopped listening since the release.great work taylor.
  10. HattPatt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An album that truly define the talent of miss Taylor Swift in the art of songwriting. No matter what genre Taylor would tackle into, her ability to write songs are quite evident and is much so in her brand new album. Entitled “folklore”, this body of work is definitely her realest and most mature album she has every done, ditching her more usual pop sounding songs of recent albums to aAn album that truly define the talent of miss Taylor Swift in the art of songwriting. No matter what genre Taylor would tackle into, her ability to write songs are quite evident and is much so in her brand new album. Entitled “folklore”, this body of work is definitely her realest and most mature album she has every done, ditching her more usual pop sounding songs of recent albums to a more indie/alternative/folk approach like one of her song “safe & sound” for the Hunger Games Soundtrack in 2012, which work so well for her, both writing style and voice. The album truly utilize the best traits of Taylor Swift as an artist, and what made her previous albums & some songs so amazing and critically acclaimed. One thing is her songwriting, which goes back to more of her country roots, but much more effective and mature, and also the production and subtlety of all the songs throughout the album, which I argue most of her acclaimed songs were from previous albums having the same traits, those type of songs were really where she shines through, were she’s in her element. All I can say is I am shock how one of the biggest country artist and more recently the biggest pop act of her time could release an alternative/folk/indie album and kills it like shes been making these ty of albums/songs from the start of her career. It is personal, it is mature, and it’s one of a kind in her discography, we sure hope she experiments more of this in the years to come.… Expand
  11. Danka
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
  12. handsomevil
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Impecável !! Obrigado Taylor por compartilhar mais uma vez a profundidade de seus sentimentos, por dividir conosco reflexões e pensamentos sinceros. A maior e mais talentosa artista dessa indústria.
  13. symontgomery25
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An incredible album. The vibes are peculiar, listening to it feels like an cold autumn morning when yiu just made a hot chocolate and you take a breath and everything seems good for a second.… Expand
  14. Metaomkar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album just proves why Taylor swift is the artist of the decade. She switched from Country to Pop to Alternative just like that. This album deserves a grammy. A masterpiece indeed.
  15. Alifiyan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS MASTERPIECE!!!
    Better than RED album, its great time for taylor move genre from Pop to Folk!
  16. geovgia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best thing I’ve heard all year. Pure gold to listen to. It’s different, and so Taylor Swift. It matches her personality perfectly. It’s raw, throughout, brilliant. It’s something that deserves to be heard, and listened to, rather than thrown away at the first hearing.
  17. Skamswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor at her best. A raw, beautiful and deep record. She is once again able to encapsulate heartfelt and heartbreaking stories wrapped together in a nice little bow for us to enjoy.
  18. reut
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    over the years, we got to experience Taylor Swift and her ability to make every genre her own. at the beginning it was country which will always be identified with her, then it was pop that was also done in the very best way. Folklore feels like something very different than what we’ve heard so far - it’s her most emotional and personal one yet, walking hand in hand with a completely newover the years, we got to experience Taylor Swift and her ability to make every genre her own. at the beginning it was country which will always be identified with her, then it was pop that was also done in the very best way. Folklore feels like something very different than what we’ve heard so far - it’s her most emotional and personal one yet, walking hand in hand with a completely new sound. Taylor’s production, voice, lyrics and stories that every song holds make this the best album that ever came out in the past few years, including some of her own.… Expand
  19. Happytaylordays
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Strong yet vulnerable, definitely one of Taylor's best works. There's no emotion the lyrics don't touch, it's beautiful, complex and mature and yet, it will leave you feeling warm. Recommended 100%
  20. Amirscana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore isn't just an album, 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 xmas, a hug from a loved one, the storytelling here is extremely incredible.

    It's a masterpiece
  21. Andy12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best TS album I heard so far. The lyrics are deep and it speaks to my soul.
  22. Fhaiwjjern
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sensational amazing incredible just wow just wow just wow just wow just wow
  23. Lolasuperstar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THE BEST ÁLBUM OF CARRERA every time everrrrrr Love this so much make me happy
  24. Trixella
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I never lived something like this. This isn't an album, it's a whole experience. 16 songs full of magic. Breathing in, breathing out
  25. crisanne_cl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The folklore album leave me absolutely speechless. Taylor Swift can jumped on another genre flawlessly. The lyrics. The voice.The sounds and production. This put me through so many different emotions. This whole album is on another level of perfection.
  26. mathtsc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of Taylor Swift! This is her Work in the best way, her best lyrics, her best vocals, best everything!
  27. Charl12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album its really different from her past albums, the lyrics amazing deserve album of the year
  28. danvaladez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Although a common statement when a new album is just released, I truly believe this is her best one yet. It shows in the most powerful way possible how strong her songwriting is, and every song is so beautifully crafted, causing a range of emotions like no other album in recent memory. The production is much less aggressive in contrast to previous efforts, but Swift was still able toAlthough a common statement when a new album is just released, I truly believe this is her best one yet. It shows in the most powerful way possible how strong her songwriting is, and every song is so beautifully crafted, causing a range of emotions like no other album in recent memory. The production is much less aggressive in contrast to previous efforts, but Swift was still able to maintain her melodies which stay printed in the listener's mind. It is unseen for a pop star of this caliber to deliver such an excellent project and with a sound so off brand with her (but not unknown for those who remember some deep cuts from RED, as well as Clean and The Archer). This album goes against what pop music is now, yet is so strong it just might be able to survive on current radio.
    She conquered country with Fearless, she took pop by the horns with 1989, and now with folklore, she reigns over the alternative genre.    … Expand
  29. BettyBlueEyes99
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album's sound and theme was as unexpected as its release. You can feel Taylor Swift's comfort in songwriting in this album. The complexities, the metaphors, the personifications, the storytelling and everything else. Simplification wasn't needed. Her best work by far. This album shows Swift's mental, musical and artistic maturity and growth.
  30. kxtys_witness
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year

    10/10 - production 10/10 - lyrics
    10/10 - aesthetic
    10/10 - vocal
  31. kopchugov_d
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Мне очень сильно понравился Альбом. Когда я посмотрел перевод альбома некоторые песни происходили со мной и это меня шокировало. Так что 10/10. Спасибо Большое Тейлор Свифт за то, что ты создала для меня такой небольшой праздник!!!Мне очень сильно понравился Альбом. Когда я посмотрел перевод альбома некоторые песни происходили со мной и это меня шокировало. Так что 10/10. Спасибо Большое Тейлор Свифт за то, что ты создала для меня такой небольшой праздник!!!
  32. supercutx
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Boring, always the same, no growth, bland and disappointing. Since reputation she started going downhill and she’s really not stopping. Hit rock bottom. Trash.
  33. Panchogul
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor lo hizo de nuevo con un gran álbum en donde vuelve a superarse a sí misma.
  34. huailinx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift's most mature album, sonically cohesive. Paints a picture with the stories. A complete shift of genres. Perfectly perfecttttt
  35. AngeloSwift13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her magnum opus. A towering achievement that really shows her full potential as a top tier songsmith.
  36. thisisnotkosta
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    this album is very out of taylor's box and she executed it well. she managed to venture into a new genre while keeping a bit of her old sound. jack antonoff's influence on the album reminded me of lorde's music.
  37. sydneyharbour
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I would say this is Taylor's best storytelling to date. It's raw and honest and somehow all about Taylor while not about Taylor at all. The music is ethereal and whimsical and calming - to match the fairytale, forest aesthetic of the album. Sonically, strings and piano dominate, and Taylor explores a genre that highlights the velvety brilliance of her voice.

    So far, my favourite's are    I would say this is Taylor's best storytelling to date. It's raw and honest and somehow all about Taylor while not about Taylor at all. The music is ethereal and whimsical and calming - to match the fairytale, forest aesthetic of the album. Sonically, strings and piano dominate, and Taylor explores a genre that highlights the velvety brilliance of her voice.

    So far, my favourite's are The Last Great American Dynasty, Cardigan and Betty.    … Expand
  38. noitsbetty
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I can't explain how much I love this album. Different yet so beautiful, bold, dreamy. Taylor Swift is the music industry.
  39. clairoooo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily her best album alongside reputation. The train tracks at the end of cardigan, the funeral organs in epiphany.. everything is top notch.… Expand
  40. Libruhxyz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There are literally no skips. The lyrics are beautiful. From the production style it might be not for everyone. Oh and Betty is overrated sorry not sorry.
  41. katiennic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's so sonically cohesive and the blend of the songs are so enchanting. Swift's imagery creates several stories and it fits perfectly. Listening to this album is making you want to run round a forest while the album blasts like a movie.
  42. franlawx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    taylor swift has saved 2020. album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. TS_GYCA
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing! her best lyrically album until now. she finally top red with this one.
  44. tzunana13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift's best work by far. Alternative may be a new genre to Taylor Swift's catalogue but it sure didn't show. Her songwriting was shown in the best artistic way in this album, showing comfort. Unlike her songwriting in the pop genre, which sometimes seemed held back and simplified to fit the pop style, she embraced artistic and poetic natural songwriting here.
  45. Luke_4368
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely outstanding! Fully showcases her talent as a songwriter and artist. The flexibility she has too write different genres is like nobody else. Nothing but pure talent
  46. folktears
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is taylor's best album. i feel so nostalgic, the whole album is really a masterpiece. especially exile ft. bon iver
  47. liamendozaxxx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album of time! She literally came from country to country pop to country rock to pop to pop synth to alt!! The lyrics are well written and her vocals is so pure!
  48. raashibhsl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album released in many years. Lyrics that could cut glass and Taylor's voice has never sounded better
  49. Mayasapir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. Her songwriting ability is insane!! I love all the songs
  50. 13alisonlove
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is new to me as I don't really listen to such genre, but hey! If Taylor Swift wants you to listen to any genre through her music, then YOU MUST! I never expected her to create such masterpiece. I couldn't even stop my tears from falling like a rain because my heart is filled with so many emotions. THIS IS A MUST TO LISTEN TO !
  51. CoolmanLOVER
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Sonically cohesive, aesthetically pleasing and a lyrical gold mine, folklore shows us once again why Taylor Swift is the best songwriter of our times.
  52. folklorestan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    if you hate on this album I guess your taste in music is malnourished you not worthy to listen to this wonderful masterpiece
  53. Nicolasicot
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing and emotional album, a masterpiece from nowhere. An album that warm our hearts!
  54. Alejandro95v
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is one of the most important artists right now, she somehow give us this amazing album when we didn't now we need it. Her journey through the music had been amazing, I'm still amazed about her story telling in the lyrics of her songs, is such a pleasure to have the opportunity to listen them.
  55. RoiJoffe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely enchanting. Definitely my fav album of hers! The lyrics are fantastic, her voice is magical, everything about this album is fantastic.
  56. FarzanF
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album further proves that Taylor Swift is one of the best songwriters of ALL TIME. Beautiful and super artistic lyrics, amazing production, angelic vocals from Taylor, and overally, a soulful masterpiece. This is her best album yet!
  57. joycequila
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE MASTERPIECE MASTERPIECE MASTERPIECE MASTERPIECE MASTERPIECE I LOVE YOU TAYLOR, SO PROUD OF U
  58. nicolas_raffoul
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing album!!! I really like the new aesthetic and the new form of music she is delivering
  59. streamfolklore9
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS SO GREAT, SO COHESIVE, AND 100000/10 OVERALL. ILYSM YAYLOR, YOUVE WORKED SO HARD AND GAVE US, YOUR FANS THIS. (ariolators and mustin fans trolls can cry)
  60. Penguu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautifully written album. Taylor Swift's songwriting skills never disappoint.
  61. Chanwanyu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best project to date, every song just fit the theme so well, her vocal, lyrics, just pure perfection. She showed all the alternative girls what alternative album really is. Love her❤️… Expand
  62. Vey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's Magnus Opus.

    Ethereal, cathartic and poetic. Every single line in its lyricism, every detail in its instrumentation perfectly conveyed the story that Swift wishes to pass on to its listener.
  63. Taylorswifthate
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I hated her before but I love her now this album grows so much in me as hours went by I love it GAGA STANS STAY PRESSED
  64. JuanMhg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum cohesivo y profundo que tiene una cantidad importante e impresionante de huevos de pascua que tomará semanas digerir.
  65. lolukza
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the album Taylor Swift always had in the offing. Lyrical and production masterpiece. The Album Year of the year race just got tighter.
  66. fadhel423
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's so good!!!
  67. Hihihahahoho
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is something truly special! Can't believe to hear the album I've been waiting from Taylor for so long
  68. abibrowne
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magical piece of art. If you loved Red you will adore this. Taylor owns yet another genre.
  69. Henry15
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the most magical, dreamy album we have ever got. And the album make my day and night !!!
  70. Folklore-vibes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece, bless your ears with this magical album. Have it on repeat. Love it.… Expand
  71. Shafinaz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM
  72. Erindaisy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is definitely Taylor’s best work to date. As always, her lyrics are a story — magical and transporting. She captured so many feelings in only 16 songs. Brilliant!
  73. ogi1606
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute perfection. Sonically cohesive, with deep lyrics. The tones and rhymes take you to a trip to the land of dreams.
  74. nabiyax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    artist of the decade did THAT. she can be a part of any genre at this point and make it her own.
  75. Fellazika
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of all-time you will listen to each song is better than the other
  76. JaoWonders
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    PERFECTION. MASTERPIECE. A NO-SKIP ALBUM. Taylor Swift is out of this world.
  77. LanaNeil13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an amazing album … Expand
  78. louisito
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album, folklore, is a fresh, new start for Swift and her fans. Shifting from Country and Pop, Taylor bravely released folklore using a new genre. The album flows smoothly while it tells a story in a dreamy, whimsical way.
  79. Paprikatto
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Taylor again shows that she have big talent and proofs writing skills. There are few artists who changes the musical genres with such ease. She does what she want and she's doing it very good.
  80. Sandara555
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really amazing album. It might just be her best lyrically amazing and sonically cohesive. It was a major change for her going from pop to folk/alt but she pulled it off.
  81. Ahmadswelm13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyricism in this album is beyond anything she’s ever done.. the way I was crying moving from track 4 to 5... the storyline is ICONIC.. and Betty is saint in a world full of demons..
  82. abhayshenoy2440
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If US Swifties see this, but the single first and then the album's. Stop sabotaging our chances … Expand
  83. Juliomendoncaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    what amazing project and sound, Taylor always giving her heart and delivering a masterpiece.
  84. Proud
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A mature, emotional album that showcases Taylor Swift’s brilliant songwriting skills. It gives you a cottage, homey feeling and an earthy vibe. Love it!
  85. sophie12347
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    lyrical masterpiece, speechless, an album of the year, Taylor Swift is the best songwriter of this generation. .
    Amazing sound, amazing production
    PERFECT
  86. aaronsicalbo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift continues to reinvent herself. New sound equipped with her gold songwriting.
  87. niemandat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album. i love how taylor swift has shown once again she’s able to expand to different genres of music
  88. July_Juls12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is that album that hugs your heart and give peace to you. Taylor has done it again. Her lyrics are brilliant than ever and the story telling match her new sound perfectly. Bravo for a new successful one.
  89. batuhanisik
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best, most cohesive, and mature work! Her songwriting and production are just on another level.
  90. samdze
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    To summarise Folklore into one sentence is difficult. However, for the true fans that understand her music it is this; Folklore sounds and feels like a mature version of the lyrical masterpiece, Red. The album as a whole feels sonically cohesive, offering listeners various instrumentals and sounds to absorb in its construction and arc from start to finish. Despite this however, it is notTo summarise Folklore into one sentence is difficult. However, for the true fans that understand her music it is this; Folklore sounds and feels like a mature version of the lyrical masterpiece, Red. The album as a whole feels sonically cohesive, offering listeners various instrumentals and sounds to absorb in its construction and arc from start to finish. Despite this however, it is not the production of the album alone which defines it. Instead Taylor has produced an album which highlights and concentrates on her renowned lyricism and story-telling abilities. Folklore offers various character narratives, stories, and perspectives, whereby Taylor finesses her audience with her poetic skills and ability to “paint a picture” of the scene which she is describing in her songs. Her characters each have their own arc and realisations, with her lyrics and stories offering a deeper message than what is presented at face value. Taylor, unlike many artists today, does not rely on big, bold, bass heavy sounds to create her album, offering instead a minimalistic, magical experience which centralises on her narratives and lyrics. Folklore is, in my opinion, an unequivocally lyrical masterpiece. The album is mature and insightful, leaving unquestioned the fact that Taylor Swift is one of greatest lyricists in the music industry.… Expand
  91. Minh125628752
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fjork
    Jul 24, 2020
    Best songs: cardigan, exile, mirrorball, august, illicit affairs, mad woman, betty, hoax, peace, epiphany, invisible string, this is me trying, seven, my tear ricochet, the last great American dynasty, the 1.    … Expand
  92. chen22home
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    i wish she got better vocal. besides, there's completely no part in the whole album that is good enough to be remembered after first time listening.
  93. zavirarizqi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, new, never been hear before from taylor swift. … Expand
  94. goncaloocp
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful. Raw. Magical. Wonderful work once again! Loved every song. Lover was a wonderful album, this was an incredible album to follow! Talent!
  95. robertsivan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Most probably the best album released this year. It is so different from everything Taylor has released before, but in the same time it's her most mature work. It feels close to heart and the atmosphere she created is so dreamy. It's phenomenal!
  96. 4641671to
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de sus mejores álbumes. Puramente personal, liricamente perfecto. Tiene una narrativa maravillosa. Podes sacar cualquier canción, ponerla en el soundtrack de una película y quedaría genial. "cardigan" tiene unas vibras tan Sufjan Stevens, y "exile" me trae recuerdos de "The last time" (RED). Sin dudas, mis dos canciones favoritas. A muchos stans de 1989 y reputation probablemente no les guste ya que no es un álbum comercial.… Expand
  97. Armand102
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    All I can say is wow!!!! My mind is completely blown by this album. In my opinion her best album so far.
  98. Shirel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the album Taylor Swift was born to write. She has cemented herself as one of the best songwriters of all times.
  99. Lanam2005
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Very different than usual Taylor. Lyrics on this album are phenomenal. Honestly her storytelling is amazing and better then ever. All songs are slow but I don’t mind it. I mean I’d love maybe one or two faster songs but whatever. Overall great body of work but not my favorite album by Taylor.
  100. aghost
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An album that I didn’t think I needed it until I listened to it.. what a masterpiece!
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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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