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. taylorbowling
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely astonishing. Taylor has, once again, truly outdone herself. Not only has she taken the initiative to put her heart on the line again, but she’s done so with lyrically impressive poetry
  2. pastelrvbbons
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, inspiring, extraordinary. Taylor is always trying something new and they always succeed, this time is nothing different. She shows her talent when she comes out with a surprise album with little promo and continue to do good number wise, what really took the cake for me was the love triangle with August, Cardigan, and Betty. I’ve only seen such great storytelling in a few otherIncredible, inspiring, extraordinary. Taylor is always trying something new and they always succeed, this time is nothing different. She shows her talent when she comes out with a surprise album with little promo and continue to do good number wise, what really took the cake for me was the love triangle with August, Cardigan, and Betty. I’ve only seen such great storytelling in a few other artist, she truly is Artist of the Decade.… Expand
  3. lovenlight1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is dropped on my birthday which is so special to me. Taylor once again proved that she can write songs with deep lyrics. Kudos!
  4. 1claire2
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    career topping masterpiece. august, invisible string, peace...each song better than the one before it. she had curated a Vibe and what a vibe!!! please taylor play them live
  5. AmberSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year in GRAMMYS!!! The lyrics is
  6. ThallesCor
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum chato e pouco empolgante. Musicalmente você não consegue ouvir mais de 1 vez.… Expand
  7. JoseGdl
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad no me agrado en lo más mínimo, mejor hubiese sido otra cosa eso no es nada bueno… Expand
  8. ootw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift outdid herself with this album, showing us her versatility and how she can do whatever she wants by changing genres for the second time in her successful career. The lyrics are true poetry that connect all the songs together making the album feel like a full story in which each song is a chapters of the story or the different perspectives of the characters. The production isTaylor Swift outdid herself with this album, showing us her versatility and how she can do whatever she wants by changing genres for the second time in her successful career. The lyrics are true poetry that connect all the songs together making the album feel like a full story in which each song is a chapters of the story or the different perspectives of the characters. The production is amazingly done by her usual collaborator Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner of The National and Swift herself. Definitely this surprise self owned album is a masterpiece and the piece that was missing in Taylor's discography.… Expand
  9. Silvina_Teary
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All the songs are so beautiful, a wonderful album by Taylor, maybe the best!! ❤️
  10. crakclol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, Taylor shows us his great talent, really every time he releases a great album, his way of composing his songs and your beautiful and memorable voice entertains us.
  11. irisismail
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I cant stop listening to it. Folklore is awesome! I cried listening to #exile #mytearsricochet #epiphany n absolutely lovessss #thelakes
  12. ChromaticaLady
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift explodes the expectations of anyone preparing to call her music "diaristic," writing songs from different perspectives while putting her already-detailed work under a microscope. ... A content smile of an album on which one of the world's biggest pop stars, charts be damned, forges her own path and dares listeners to come along for the ride.
  13. Byrontono
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor ha logrado sorprender nuevamente a sus fans y no fans, convirtiéndose exitosa en el género alternativo con este disco que no le sobra ninguna canción del tracklist… Expand
  14. Wqqqp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album shows Taylor’s maturity as a songwriter and demonstrates her ability to write beautiful lyrics that resonate with all of us. Perfect album!
  15. reputayshun
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album just proves how versatile and a great artist/musician Taylor is. She is the music industry.
  16. folklover13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ai meu deus eh a patroa!!!!! aoty sem dúvidas, o maior da carreira de longe
  17. eloiza
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I dont know why but I didn't like this album, sorry taylor and swifties, maybe the next
  18. popanalyst51
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Bad. Boring. Bland. Another Taylor Swift album that will be hyped for face value.
  19. Abdelhadi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year, Expected From The Artist Of The Decade, I Adore You Taylor!
  20. Heber34
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores junto smile y chromatica, apoyemos a las divas pop!!!
  21. Essar
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    Algunas canciones no me convencen, el álbum muy plano, pero bueno el sigue líder si es bueno
  22. eliezerpreciado
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect lyrics, amazing sound and an incredible storytelling. artist of the decade things, periodt… Expand
  23. Alexisandrey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is Taylor's most powerful album. It is simply a work of art that deserves all the applause
  24. Fred_24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore by Taylor Swift is an excellent album that came just when we needed it. This record shows us a very sensitive side of Swift because, although it does not have its own experiences as such, it is based on different stories of love and heartbreaking to give us a very well developed album in terms of message. Regarding the musical aspect, Taylor goes back in part to its originsFolklore by Taylor Swift is an excellent album that came just when we needed it. This record shows us a very sensitive side of Swift because, although it does not have its own experiences as such, it is based on different stories of love and heartbreaking to give us a very well developed album in terms of message. Regarding the musical aspect, Taylor goes back in part to its origins because although most songs belong to the alternative genre, the slow, folk and romantic sound that this gem gives us takes us back to the Taylor that was just beginning in the music industry. some songs within her repertoire that she has given us over the years. This album, without a doubt, delivers everything from Taylor lyrically and spiritually.… Expand
  25. AsierSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album will be remember as one of Taylor’s best albums ever. Her mastermind really steps forward with the lyrics on this album and the production is simply perfect. 10/10
  26. DanteCaMa
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Demasiado aburrido y monótono. No vale realmente el tiempo invertido en escucharlo.
  27. Sarahcarolinacc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album yet, lyricly it's one of the best, not only from Taylor Swift, in general she delivered songs so complex yet so relatable to the public, i loved every single song. Please don't rate low just because you support other artist! We don't need more hate in the world but only support each other
  28. Cliffordjk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The whole album itself is a masterpiece on it's own-- a brand new expeditions and with a new flavor on it.
  29. Canenguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Aburridisisisisisimo. Me gusta Taylor pero este album NO. Solo descartes de los demas albumes.
  30. Cristianisfunky
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Parece que Taylor esta desesperada por crear un legado basado en versatilidad cuando realmente no puede serlo, este álbum parece ser solo agradable para sus fans que tiene que apoyarla aun sacado música que no les guste.
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88

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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