• 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. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is really perfect for Quarantine. I am so proud of Taylor for her improved songwriting skill.
  2. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great indie / alternative album. One of her most cohesive albums with beautiful, storytelling lyrics. She has truly cemented herself as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Expand
  3. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year - Taylor continues to evolve her style and create wonderful work - no album this year has touched me the way folklore has.
  4. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I loved all of them the songs in folklore. This album very emotional and make me feel that. The lyric is amazing.
  5. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her best album by far. The most poetic I’ve seen of her. exile and august are my personal favorites period!!!
  6. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a sad beautiful tragic and I love it. Each song makes me feel different thing. I can't really choose my most fave cause i love them all
  7. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HER BEST ALBUM ...SCREAMS PERFECTION. #folklore isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted
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  8. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album ever! Love it from first sight, i listen to folklore like almost every single day, like i just can't stop
  9. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    august and exile and the 1 did THAT!!! Taylor Swift really came through with this album
  10. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best album so far! As she explore the new genre, the concept, the lyrics are at its peak.
  11. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She is the best lyricist of this generation. I hope she will receive the album of the year.
  12. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is classic! TS8 brings me a peaceful wonderland which is worthy of 10 points. Expand
  13. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an album that showcase not only Taylor Swift's talent in song writing, but also versatility as an artist. She ventured yet another genre in music and she successfully brought us a new masterpiece.
  14. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. I love how Taylor makes every songs so emotional and heart throbbing.
  15. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album mới nhất của Taylor chỉ được sáng tác trong thời gian ngắn, nhưng nó chắc chắn đã cứu rỗi mùa hè nghiệt ngã này. Với những chất liệu đã từng được sử dụng trong RED, Taylor khiến người nghe bất ngờ về tính thống nhất và sự sắp xếp hợp lí các bài trong album
  16. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the YEAR!
    I don't get it why katycats and Little monsters are spamming folklore with negative (0) review, screw THEM!
  17. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a great album!!! It's an amazing work! Congratulations Taylor Swift!!!
  18. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I am in love with it so much ♥️ Taylor tried something different like she did with reputation and all tracks are like chapters to escape harsh world reality
  19. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Un álbum muy plano , quizá con buenas letras pero todo suena igual ! Intente darle una 2da chance ! Pero no se puede , muy malo
  20. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is different yet outstanding. It's raw, lyrically smart and relatable especially during this trying times. Swift's song writing skills has never been better. It's emotionally rendering album. 10/10 Expand
  21. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    he album is purrfect its chill and the fact that Swift used some deep words it made me looked to the dictionary the songs are good it's chill and you'll learn the words you don't know.
  22. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    We love a universal acclaim album of 2020 from a main pop girl yup yup we stan period
  23. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing Taylor snapped as usual we stan harder than ever!!! And mirrorball is a real highlight not only on this album but in her discography!
  24. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This might be the worst album I have ever heard. Taylor Swift does not deliver in any of the songs, it is abhorrent and I struggled to stay awake through it. No thank you.
  25. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's solo good, her best album! she always amazes us with everything she does, stream folklore!
  26. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that "folklore" is Taylor Swift's best album.I really love it. This album is an amazing change. Taylor told our stories by this album. It's so nice to listen to this album at the midnight by myself. This album deserves "album of the year"! Expand
  27. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The Greatest thing happened in 2020.
    Thank you Taylor.
    The lyric and the production are very good. So much Love....
  28. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She's worth it.very nice,aaaahaaaaah,I love it,I love her forever. I love you. Expand
  29. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  30. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lyrically the best album ever made in the history by the music industry herself. The imagery and her eulogy here is a no joke, something only a legend can do. DESERVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR WARD!!!!
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.