folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15,823 out of 17537
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. alexmees
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor Swift showing again why geniuses are geniuses, and she is a genius.
    First folk/indie album she ever made and it's all successful! Beautiful, calm, peace, sadness, childhood, timeless, everything in an amazing 17-track album ("The Lakes" is a bonus track, but at the same time, one of the best "folklore" moments).
    This album fits perfect for the moment the whole world is going    This is Taylor Swift showing again why geniuses are geniuses, and she is a genius.
    First folk/indie album she ever made and it's all successful! Beautiful, calm, peace, sadness, childhood, timeless, everything in an amazing 17-track album ("The Lakes" is a bonus track, but at the same time, one of the best "folklore" moments).
    This album fits perfect for the moment the whole world is going through, a "staying at home" year.    … Expand
  2. samduarte22
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    I love this album. It´s sentitive and the lyrics are amazing. It´s perfect.
  3. TS134EVER
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore is an incredible masterpiece which saved this devastating 2020. We all have to thank Taylor for giving the world one of the greatest albums ever made. It's magical, beautiful lyrics, excellent melodies, carefully conected stpries from different perspectives. This is art my friends, it has demonstrated TS as one of the best musicians of our times and even beyond than that, she breaks all the bounderies, and trascends as a legend in music, one of the most versatile and talented acts ever born… Expand
  4. cassfern
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This album is a work of art, Taylor has shown that he can succeed with any musical genre, there is no doubt that she is the most complete artist of the decade.
  5. MenelaosV
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    Even though it’s a little difficult to take in all the information at once, after connecting the dots and catching all the references it makes perfect sense. Lyrically it’s her best album, not only vocabulary-wise but also as a storyline. Sonically it was something new for her and I’m glad that she experimented with her new sound. Generally speaking it’s a very cohesive and beautifulEven though it’s a little difficult to take in all the information at once, after connecting the dots and catching all the references it makes perfect sense. Lyrically it’s her best album, not only vocabulary-wise but also as a storyline. Sonically it was something new for her and I’m glad that she experimented with her new sound. Generally speaking it’s a very cohesive and beautiful album.… Expand
  6. Phillore
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best album of 2020.Brilliant lyrics as well as the rhythm brings an enjoyment to audiences.
  7. AntonioMunguia
    Sep 9, 2020
    3
    Taylor Swift es una gran artista, pero debería enfocarse en hacer un solo género musical, el álbum es muy repetitivo, canciones nada memorables. Taylor desaprovechó el gran álbum y concepto que era Lover para darnos este intento de música alternativa.
  8. guido123456789
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    Las letras son muy buenas, pero el sonido me pareció muy aburrido. No creo que sea su mejor disco.
  9. Sattwi
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor Swift's most matured and well written album and those melodies and harmonies represent escapism from the norm.… Expand
  10. dylanb13
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, I loved it from the beginning"the 1" to the end "the lakes", also the last american dynasty was so meaningful… Expand
  11. Sport21
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Outstandingly written, beautiful sound and has so much variety. I really enjoy this album.
  12. catnip10
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    I will never be over this album. The production is exquisite but what takes centre stage is the incredible song writing. I have also discovered a new found love for Taylor’s vocals! She has this lovely, almost ethereal voice that makes me feel like I’m lying on a cloud. Oh and track seven made me sob lol
  13. Gabicarnim
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, tocante, completo, cheio de nuances e histórias. Taylor se renovando e trazendo um lado que ninguém acontecia além de suas facetas já aclamadas e reconhecidas. A artista da década… Expand
  14. leostarboy
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift proves to us once again that she is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The way this alternative, folk genre fits into her personal style is impeccable. While it is true that the album spans 17 songs with excellent lyrics, production and cohesion, it is not an impediment for this to be a 5-star album or even Album of the Year.
    Songs like Exile, Mirrorball, August, My    Taylor Swift proves to us once again that she is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The way this alternative, folk genre fits into her personal style is impeccable. While it is true that the album spans 17 songs with excellent lyrics, production and cohesion, it is not an impediment for this to be a 5-star album or even Album of the Year.
    Songs like Exile, Mirrorball, August, My Tears Ricochet, Betty, Epiphany, The Lakes are perfectly written and executed.    … Expand
  15. Helianthus2001
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    On folklore album she's showcased her songwriting skill beautifully writing from different perspectives. Relating other's stories to herself, referencing her own life, creating a love triangle, writing about her ups and downs. The songs on this album might not be catchy but certainly growers. A perfect album in a perfect time
  16. Leighanne
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Truly the best album I’ve ever listened to. Taylor is a lyrical genius and the music gets better with each listen.
  17. Absa
    Sep 7, 2020
    0
    Boring album, who says Folklore or indie has to be this boring, sorry but i'll pass.
  18. Immacriticque
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This album is a lyrical masterpiece. Best ever album record by ms.swift in very less span of time.. This deserves a Grammy atkeasaward.
  19. riaxxxx
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    this album is literally so well written. When I listen to the songs Its like hearing stories and I can visualise it. Illicit affairs is always stuck in my head and I'm not even complaining.
  20. Blueboy1
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! Monumental songs and beautiful music. My favorite album of this year so far.
  21. nuwang
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    它只是美丽，它改变了我们对2020年的看法，激发我们继续想象，发展我们的能力，孤立地讲述令人惊奇的故事，就像她在这张宏伟专辑中的发展一样。专辑在全球范围内的成功证明，泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift）将永远不会失去并继续创造高品质并巩固她在音乐界的传奇地位。 我知道她的下一张专辑会更好，更成功。它只是美丽，它改变了我们对2020年的看法，激发我们继续想象，发展我们的能力，孤立地讲述令人惊奇的故事，就像她在这张宏伟专辑中的发展一样。专辑在全球范围内的成功证明，泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift）将永远不会失去并继续创造高品质并巩固她在音乐界的传奇地位。 我知道她的下一张专辑会更好，更成功。
  22. Adolfo1
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    It's a fantastic album!! I am so grateful to life for this.
    Taylor you're a brilliant songwriter.
  23. Adolfo23
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the album that I needed in my life, it is excellent! It brought a lot of calm and peace to my life
    It's a real work of art
  24. ErnestoAC
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    A fictional album with some of the most beautiful lyrics Swift has ever made. Completely poetic, extremely emotional, you can't actually listen this album without saying at least a sentence touched you every song.
  25. Roberto98
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    un álbum muy hermoso, que nadie estaba esperando y nos sorprendió, una vez más Taylor nos demuestra que sigue siendo Taylor Swift.
  26. katrat13
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    The music on this album is wonderfully made. You could sit and listen to it without the lyrics. The songwriting is brilliant with characters and stories coming to life. The entire album consists of "All too Well' and "The Moment I Knew" quality.
  27. Max_Sumit
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the best out of Taylor Swift. She has proved that art exists in any form you believe!
  28. mikkyd_
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Swift's most cohesive and emotionally charged work to date. It is a treat to dissect and discuss.
  29. nscelzi
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    perhaps the best lyricism to have ever come out of someone who is already one of the best lyricists of our time
  30. DanceAgain
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Literally the best album I have ever listened to. The lyrics are just phenomenal and beautiful. The music is astronomical. Best album ever.
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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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