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. harvey_tabaque
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift is indeed one of the best artists in the world, for sure her name will be written in the history of the music industry for the next centuries. She constantly making music that makes every people's love more sacred, sadness becomes less isolated, and happiness to be more celebrated.
  2. zhong
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Invisible string is my favorite！what a beautiful masterpiece！
    Folklore is like a poem or exactly like a novel created by Taylor. The story between betty james is stunning and touching.
    Her album gives us energy during the quarantine time.    … Expand
  3. Alexa2
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    TAYLOOOOOOOR HACES PURO ARTE VDD DE DIOS,TUS CANCIONES SON MÁS BONITAS Q UNA ORDEN DE TACOS
  4. blankspacebaby
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    one of her best work. I never thought she will release an album full of sad songs. Aoty for a reason.

    — still bitter that exile and the 1 is not single
  5. Taylord13
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    ATOY!! Congrats Taylor for being recognized by the Grammys for producing such an exquisite album. It is simply perfection.
  6. Fernanda_hen13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift sigue sorprendiéndonos a nosotros, sus fans, y no sólo por el hecho de arriesgarse en cada éra/albúm, dándonos un nuevo y fresco sabor de boca, sino porque en cada canción ella nos deja ver un una parte de ella, es increíble porque millones logramos identificarnos con esa parte...
  7. brunka32
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    After Taylor won AOTY, I can say without any fear that I am not biased when I say that folklore was the best album of 2020 and a turning point for her. Not that Taylor needs any kind of validation from academy, but it still made my heart flutter when she won and after all this years she has finally received the recognition she deserves and that is thanks to folklomore.

    The melodies and    After Taylor won AOTY, I can say without any fear that I am not biased when I say that folklore was the best album of 2020 and a turning point for her. Not that Taylor needs any kind of validation from academy, but it still made my heart flutter when she won and after all this years she has finally received the recognition she deserves and that is thanks to folklomore.

    The melodies and the smoothing sounds plus some gut-wrenching bridges create the perfect atmosphere. To sum it up the production and storytelling is at 113 percent. It is probably the most cohesive album I've ever heard and there is no song that should/could be skipped. Not to mention that folklore came out when the world needed it most. Taylor showed us all that she is one of the best songwriters of our generation and stole the game once again.    … Expand
  8. Manueldavid29
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The quarantine album par excellence, demonstrates the great power of Swift to compose and connect with his public, despite what was experienced in the year this album was full of feelings and great melodramas, the inclusion of a love triangle shows that Swift She is one of the best songwriters in history, as well as her performance as a producer.

    The album is rich in lyric and its sounds make it a very particular album, this shows how easy it is for Swift to go from one genre to another.
    The best album of 2020 without a doubt and the best of his repertoire.    … Expand
  9. Tanci
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent, genius, never the same, lyrical masterpiece! Kudos taylor! Vocabulary used is next level. She has created another masterpiece. The name of the album fits so perfectly as there is a teen love triangle which is an imaginary story but will be passed on like folklore. The album also contains songs like this is me trying which my tears ricochet mirrorball peace and the lakes that hint on her personal life. Invisible string is one of the sweetest love songs. I bet this album will take all the awards… Expand
  10. Helenamy
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover isnt just an album, its a cultural reset, a masterpiece, the oxygen you breathe, a lifestyle, an escape from this cruel world, an art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, it's everything you've ever wanted.… Expand
  11. vovojuju
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    The best album ever. i love every part of every song. it was her first album that accompanied the release and I don't regret it. it was really the best of the year.
  12. afanshabri
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    her best album, very suitable for the quarantine situastion. She filled 2020 with sad songs filled with amazing stories like the love triangle between James-Betty-Inez. Deserved all the awards she got for this album. HAIL AOTY!!
  13. adrnplls
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She changed from country to pop to alternative she is so versatile she is killing it this album is a masterpiece!! Taylor Swift once again showed the world that she can change gears whenever she wants to and that says a lot about how artistic she really is!! Her whole discography is impeccable, when she releases a new record it becomes an instant classic!! I’m even more excited about what she has to offer on her new projects to come!… Expand
  14. BillboardPH
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    folklore isn't just an album, it's a cultural reset. its a lifestyle, the oxygen u breathe, ur voice when u can't speak. its a gift from a loved one, a pat in the head, a warm hug. it sees u, it listens, and it loves u back. its what u can call, a home.

    Literally my Album of the Year
  15. Musiclover2125
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is an out of this world album, the melody the sound were just so amazing, it touched my heart and gave me the feeling that really nostalgic, especially the 1 is my top favorite track
  16. b327
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Probably one of the best album of all time. Incredible lyrics and storytelling, a complete immersion. All the songs are amazing. Great soft vocals and captured the vibe of quarantine perfectly. 10/10
  17. thatsmyswift
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    absolutely gorgeous lyricism with amazing metaphors, i loved it!! i definetely recommend!!
  18. K-dotTs1989
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Album of the year and probably one of the best of this decade. It's so gooooood
  19. gabrielhsimoes
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    the album arrived at the right moment, it shows a totally different style from the previous ones. Taylor's vocals are amazing, I'm delighted!
  20. Lifeiscurvy
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Just realised I never actually wrote a review for folklore last year. On hindsight, I did not know just how successful folklore was going to be when it first came out. After winning ATOY and getting amazing critical reviews, it seems like album will be the pivot point of Taylor's career into universal acclaim. With the re-releases incoming, Taylor's old work will finally get the acclaimJust realised I never actually wrote a review for folklore last year. On hindsight, I did not know just how successful folklore was going to be when it first came out. After winning ATOY and getting amazing critical reviews, it seems like album will be the pivot point of Taylor's career into universal acclaim. With the re-releases incoming, Taylor's old work will finally get the acclaim that she deserves.… Expand
  21. IsmaelChC
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the album you didn't know you needed for you to spend your time at home during pandemic!… Expand
  22. IngridFong
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Taylor and her musical ingenuity come to surprise us right in the ideal moment where we all needed some comfort and good music to cry
  23. halterexx
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Ela se dá bem em qualquer gênero mundial. Versatilidade ela tem e não precisa provar mais nada pra ninguém depois desse álbum. Seu potencial é admirável e sua criatividade, composição é invejável. O album fica cada vez melhor com o passar do tempo. É o album da carreira.
  24. AaradhyaMohit
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    She has exhibited immense maturity with her songwriting. It doesn't matter if you love her or have your reservations about her, this album won't cease to impress you with her artistry.
  25. Vivtoriaibarra
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is a lyrical masterpiece This save 2020 with Taylor trying a new genres of music and she nailed it
  26. evermussi
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    the quality of this album is undeniable, taylor has reached another level as an artist.
  27. Sudentrs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has officially saved 2020
    I love this album so much. It's a lyrical and musical masterpiece.
  28. Cijju
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The storytelling, the production, the bridges and melody. All perfectly done. From rich ladies to teenage romance, different stories straight from Taylor’s mind. An absolute masterpiece.
  29. gotttabeme
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect in every sense and deserves all the love. The album is like a warm blanket for your emotions and makes you cry every time.
  30. larissa26
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift touches people in the deepest places and with Folklore it wasn't different. This album hitted me so hard i went straight to cry when it ended. Well, she's amazing.
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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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