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. AkiHanyu
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This is dull compared to her previous albums. Taylor needs to go back to creating country music
  2. Fermxrl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor sabe reinventarse, Folklore tiene líricas hermosas y este álbum lo demuestra. Taylor Swift is the Music Industry.
  3. AngelTox
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Realmente comienzas el álbum y pareciera que es una canción de larga duración. Todo muy plano...
  4. memistoker
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Taylor Swift shows is how to be productive Ina middle of a pandemic. Songwriting and storytelling at its finest
  5. Lynx1211
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good and pleasing to the ears... I love each of the lyrics she placed in each songs.… Expand
  6. AdriannoTxT
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosjsjsjdjjdj… Expand
  7. tommythetaco13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Even in her 8th studio album 14 years in her career, she has demonstrated that she is not backing down as an artist, as it contains some of her best songs. One of the best albums of all time.
  8. Renmarsoreda01
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift never fails to challenge herself when it comes to genre shifts. At this point, folklore is an exceptional record. She established herself as one of the biggest songwriters of all time.
  9. zzzay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she did that, taylor swift artist of the decade hopefully it'll be nominated for album of the year
  10. FR_26
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    very good album from taylor swift and it wiil give you more chills. It's pretty good, I can feel the poetry of the lyrics and it makes me feel so nostalgic
  11. JulianTorrez13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taydiosa arte de álbum no puedo dejar de escuchar este álbum amo cada canción tiene lo suyo me calma sonidos nuevos eso es lo que necesitabamos de nuestra ARTISTA DE LA DECADA
  12. montsep
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stream folklore Taylor reinvented herself in this album such a enjoyable album with not skips… Expand
  13. Miltonmonster
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy aburrido y monótono, realmente esperaba algo bueno, pero en fin ojalá taylor pueda sacar otro 1989… Expand
  14. Cletasse
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is an amazing and timeless album. It’s clear Taylor Swift has put her best music into this storytelling, catchy, and seamless album!… Expand
  15. Alireza32456
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With folklore, Taylor Swift took a more lyrical path explored previously by Lover. The album, as the name suggests, is alt./indie folk, but it also explores on the alternative meaning of the word, it's an album filled with songs to pass down through generations like folk songs, as most of the songs are fiction and autobiographical just like how most folk songs' details get lost as it getsWith folklore, Taylor Swift took a more lyrical path explored previously by Lover. The album, as the name suggests, is alt./indie folk, but it also explores on the alternative meaning of the word, it's an album filled with songs to pass down through generations like folk songs, as most of the songs are fiction and autobiographical just like how most folk songs' details get lost as it gets passed down, which is something I found to be really fitting and brilliant as the album's title.
    The songwriting on this album is Taylor's best as she completely dives into her songwriting without her trying to have some radio hits, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

    One of the highlights of the album lyrically would be the last great American dynasty, in which she compares herself with a woman who used to live in her new house, as they're both notorious for throwing parties, being rich, and having a bad reputation. In my opinion that has to be one of the most interesting ideas, I have heard of in any song ever since her own smash hit, Blank Space.

    Another one would be mad woman where she takes inspiration from Lana Del Rey sonically, but she manages to still make it sound like herself. The song is an improved version of The Man as it explores themes revolving around feminism. It's way more complicated as it's about psychological and emotional abuse.

    My tears ricochet is the saddest song on the album and arguably the saddest song of the year. The lyrics are simply sad beautiful and tragic. It's from the perspective of a deceased individual as she watches over her lover.

    The production on the record is incredible, it's not overshadowing her lines, but rather they're complementary. That is not to say they are weak, in fact, when they take the spotlight (when she lets the music take over) they're always beautiful and fitting to the songs and don't feel forced.

    Overall it is an incredibly cohesive body of work. It has clever lyrics and sonically it feels so warm and welcoming to listen to.
    I think that even the bonus should've been included with the album as it has strong brilliant lyrics.    … Expand
  16. Rikooo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is fantasy, from lyrics to production. Honestly Taylors best album. AOTY FOR A REASON.… Expand
  17. Horaciovd
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, the most mature job of Taylor's entire career. Very elaborate compositions, impeccable sound capable of producing different feelings. Possibly a timeless classic
  18. Tiago_LimaBR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso. Incrível como Taylor sempre se reinventa, uma artista multifacetada que sai da zona de conforto.
  19. Victorrodriguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is mature and the lyrics are so beautiful. Taylor writes lyrics in such a natural way and I love that. The production is so beautiful and it’s like nothing she’s ever done before, I love it.
  20. stegregorio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is soooo amazing! I still can’t believe she did this in such a short time
  21. aluysioneto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    iconic. best album of the year, she deserves everything, every award and every honor
  22. dwdao
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum totalmente coeso, auto explicativo e fora do comum que vemos de Taylor Swift. O trabalho um tanto enigmático e "folclórico" como diz no próprio nome, e mais uma vez Swift segue entregando TUDO.… Expand
  23. Dragunty
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    i dont know whats the point of this suprise album, i think it would be better, but its ok. stream other artists.
  24. Dijonfelida
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, lyrics are masterpiece, amazing production, taylor did it again.
  25. diegome
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is really her best piece of work, this is amazing. This is poetry. IT'S AMAZING HOW TAYLOR WROTE DIFFERENT SONGS FROM DIFFRENT PERSPECTIVES, TO SOMW PEOPLE IS EVEN HARD TO WRITE SONGS ABOUT THEMSELVES, BUT TO TAYLOR IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO WRITE SONGS ABOUT HERSELF AND FROM DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES. 10/10
  26. Braatdawg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the perfect mix of classic and modern Taylor Swift with an edge of intrigue unlike anything ever heard before!
  27. Barcalover
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album from Taylor as always she is the best female artist in the last 20 years
  28. jessicagmuller
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, great lyrics and emotions. Taylor is The best. Her songs never disappoint.
  29. GagaVenger
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. whan an amazinh albuN, Taylor deserves album of the year at the grammys. She is a gernious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  30. Eduardvera
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Música aburrida de una chica country que intenta ser popstar, peor aún ahora intenta ser alternativa, música carente de talento.
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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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