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. bigbiiisch
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece. The focus on her lyrics and story telling which has always been my favorite thing about her music. Not a single skip on the album!
  2. Ritik2411
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    It’s the best thing that ever happened in 2020 and the past decades....even haters can’t hate this it’s that good musically and lyrically both
  3. Melvin1989
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    The songs are so boring, the sound is so basic, she has been making the same borings songs through the years
  4. rhinosense
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    absolute masterpiece, full of poetic songwriting, with melancholy emotions overflowing through lyrics and melodies
  5. Anthonydeserge
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift as come a long way, changing genres and shifting her focus. There’s one thing that always remained the same, her Writing and that is for the best. Taylor might be the greatest songwriter of her generation. Not only talking about her experiences like she did in past albums, Folklore is a product of her imagination, crafting intricate tales and stories that blend withTaylor Swift as come a long way, changing genres and shifting her focus. There’s one thing that always remained the same, her Writing and that is for the best. Taylor might be the greatest songwriter of her generation. Not only talking about her experiences like she did in past albums, Folklore is a product of her imagination, crafting intricate tales and stories that blend with mesmerizing melodies. Folklore is an album to be experienced from start to finish without judging if its a Taylor Swift work or not, listen to it with an open mind and you’ll be surprised. Swift has come of age and this album is pure perfection. And when you remember that all this was accomplished while in isolation for four months you’ll be amazed at her genius. While Folklore might not signal a full depart from Pop Music, it’s a sign that Taylor is here to stay.… Expand
  6. RK1700
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has done it again! Folklore delivered what everyone has been expecting from her otherworldly and incredible songwriting. Her pen power has not wavered one bit even though her pop albums has proven it in some certain ways. She keeps on creating masterpieces and detailed handcrafted songs that will transcend to every being on the planet. Her storytelling and narrative pieces areTaylor Swift has done it again! Folklore delivered what everyone has been expecting from her otherworldly and incredible songwriting. Her pen power has not wavered one bit even though her pop albums has proven it in some certain ways. She keeps on creating masterpieces and detailed handcrafted songs that will transcend to every being on the planet. Her storytelling and narrative pieces are her strongest suit when it comes to songwriting and she blasts every expectations out of the water with this one. She should be very proud with this record. Truly one her best, or maybe HER BEST. Every one has said that this is her Magnum Opus but she is Taylor Swift. She’s unpredictable and she will shock people again in the years to come. Truly one of the strongest acts of this generation.… Expand
  7. tigomeslopes
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect musics with a really honest feeeling in the voice. Congrats Taylor Swift… Expand
  8. melissaalvarez
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    not your regular pop album. deep, thoughtful, and like good art conveys emotion that the listener shares.
  9. MikeOli
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once again, she proved capable not only of reinventing herself, but of raising her musical art to a level above what was already quite high. Sincere and deep, Folklore is able to take you to a unique and pure emotional place.… Expand
  10. Srkll
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift albümlerinin en güzeli. Dinlerken sözleriyle alıp çok başka yerlere götürüyor
  11. KrysPhan
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I am having been listening every song on this album over and over again; still, I haven't got enough the vibe, lyrics, melody, and just... more. It is truly a masterpiece.
  12. Musicislove1233
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of her best album! I am not Taylor swift music fan at all but this time I am shocked, definitely a masterpiece and good music to listen during this difficult time, like a fictional book, the more you listen the better it is, I am interested about the stories she told
  13. ianwijaya
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Swift's songwriting ability is so amazing. I didn't expect that she will drop an album like this. This album is so cool, yet so warming. The lyrics are such a poetry with melody. I really like this album. Good job, Taylor!
  14. Ecs_06
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This album is masterpiece and magical all of the song are amazing and ts is genius
  15. Rosyiris
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Feels like finally, you enter into your own bedroom with fireplace after getting soaked in the pouring rain. Masterpiece, absolutely. So proud of you, Taytay.
  16. Dany22
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved the album, totally different sounds, very well composition and as we always see Taylor to renew with each era
  17. JSeanchan
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Songwriting at her finest, which usually sets very high standards.
    My fav traks: Cardigan, Exile, My tears ricochet, This is me trying, Epiphany.
  18. sanamunjal
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Imagine powerful words with an impact that distort your internalised beliefs. Being moved by something so marvellous that in that waking moment you’re more alive than ever before. A never-ending emotion of something wondrous surging through your blood, making you unconquerable.

    Like teetering on the edge of insanity of the mind blowing kind. It makes you aware of every single movement    Imagine powerful words with an impact that distort your internalised beliefs. Being moved by something so marvellous that in that waking moment you’re more alive than ever before. A never-ending emotion of something wondrous surging through your blood, making you unconquerable.

    Like teetering on the edge of insanity of the mind blowing kind. It makes you aware of every single movement or slight. The thumping of your heart in your ears will not cease, will refuse to cease, because the moment is cathartic. Some emotions are too strong to successfully convey with ease. Words fall short because you're drowning in the depths of that feeling that's lifting your feet off the ground and slowly pushing you over the edge while your ears ring.

    It lasts for a minute, maybe two, and you’ll scramble to feel it, over and over again, but how ironic that you wish to feel that fleeting ecstasy constantly when the reason it is euphoric is its momentary existence.

    I had to put this out because music rarely defies every single odd for me but folklore made me feel. Constantly.    … Expand
  19. Uknowwhoiam
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is art. First of all my i have to say my fav tracks are seven and hoax. In this album there are three song (cardigan, betty, augst) telling same story but in diffrent perspective. And i think it is very creative.… Expand
  20. ennrii
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Complex. Surprising. Extraordinary. Truthful. This is one of the best body of works of the year. On "folklore" Taylor allows her heart to find true inspiration and for consequence we are able to witness her best work as an artist, mainly as a songwriter. Going against the current "80's" trend (which I am enjoying A LOT), Swift brings chill and calming songs that can truly help us reflectComplex. Surprising. Extraordinary. Truthful. This is one of the best body of works of the year. On "folklore" Taylor allows her heart to find true inspiration and for consequence we are able to witness her best work as an artist, mainly as a songwriter. Going against the current "80's" trend (which I am enjoying A LOT), Swift brings chill and calming songs that can truly help us reflect positively about life, sounding like a "fresh air" that can inspire us to make it through everything that has been going on for the last five months. On the other hand, the metaphors and powerful lyrics (a Taylor's classic) can send you to another world, a place for deep thoughts and reflections.
    "folklore" isn't a mainstream pop album. It wasn't made to be sucessful on streaming playlists, not even made with short songs in order to count more plays. It's all about the concept, the experience and the feeling that it brings. It's about the way the music relates to your own thoughts, your own feelings and your own fairy tales.    … Expand
  21. msousa13
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I connected to this album at first listen... i don't have words to describe how talented Taylor is.. everything about folklore is just so cozy and warm. It gives us back her storytelling.. thank you taylor i love you so much
  22. ralphxcz
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I really love the 2 most underrated tracks which are peace and hoax. The album is very great. My newest favorite album of hers. She is good in switching genres. She should try jazz and rock.
  23. pauls69
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    mmm chile, not her best album, i think very overrated, monotonous, she is isn't bringing something we haven't seen before
  24. Jenntx81
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was blown away she always different everytime it's like being in a taylor swift dream land… Expand
  25. raquek
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Incrível, eu não sou fã da taylor mas a admiro muito. Smp sinto o quanto a musica dela é pessoal. Amo ouvir as histórias pessoais q ela conta em suas músicas. Parabéns Taylor, mais um trabalho incrível!
  26. Davi_3
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    a loirinha é lendária, esse álbum era tudo o que eu tava precisando e não sabia, perfeito do início ao fim

    betty conte comigo pra tudo que você precisar
  27. nicoeqm20
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album, the lyrics are so good and meaningful this is also a new world for taylor and she demonstrated the ability of being able to always make a great album.
  28. Dandiimann
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of Taylor, i love and i think this album will win album of the year at the grammy awards
  29. sergiovillanuev
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This album is Taylor's best composition, all her works have been very clean and excellent, but folklore in particular shows the best of her and as a musician I know that this album is a work of art.
  30. lizmartinez
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Such a lovely, dramatic, aesthetic and calm album... one of the best she's ever done!
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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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