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. bbbijayyy
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    I really loved her genre switch move and she really did amazing amazing with Reputation but last two albums are really poor. It's just seem as if she's following the mainstream success instead of personal growth. She really upset me with this one.
  2. Dkreamer
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Outstanding all around, from production to vocals. Very clean cut album from top to bottom .
  3. Sed92
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    If you are looking for Pop Princess Taylor or early country Taylor, this is not her. It’s beautiful, easy listening album balanced with the genius storytelling that Taylor has continued to develop her entire career.
  4. lucax_araujo
    Jul 27, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just more of the same nnnkkkkkkknnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nbbnnnnnnn… Expand
  5. Amandarocios
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It is the beatiful album i’ve ever heard. It takes me to diferent places and makes me cry, happy and... Oh my!! It is incredible. Taylor wsift is one of the best songwriters in the world. Also her vocals are unbeliveble. She can do everything and it is what an artist do.
  6. Reem_mohamed
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Her best written album so far. The lyrics are sophisticated and gives you the vibes that there’s more into that song. It’s absolute perfection.
  7. Dashdashdash
    Jul 27, 2020
    5
    She's an amazing songwriter but the album is kinda boring
    made me sleep fr
    But i'll keep it in my playlist, maybe it will grown on me one day
  8. mianalama
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Desde principio a fin expresa los sentimientos, sin duda de los mejores albums este 2020.
  9. marianamzm
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Swift has showed us how talented she is. Amazing storytelling in each song.
  10. Mauricio94
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Most experimental and sentimental album taylor has ever made, August is a sunny fresh day
  11. Lakeijones98
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Folklore is full of such vulnerable moments. I have no words to describe the depth in which she wrote this album. It’s a lyrical masterpiece.
  12. Amaigoch
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This album is beautifully written and keeps you engaged and waiting for more.
  13. shockerknocker
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Great album through and through. No bad songs, many great ones. I think the second half of the album takes a few listens to appreciate but it is well worth it.
  14. Rafazerotres
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I think that is still early to say that this is the best Taylor Swift album but he is at least on top three. Incredible lyrics (as always) and the sound of this album is amazing, so different then all Taylor's ever done but still so good as the other ones. I'm loving to see the way that Taylor is confident in her work, making songs in the way the she feels comfortable and don't having fearI think that is still early to say that this is the best Taylor Swift album but he is at least on top three. Incredible lyrics (as always) and the sound of this album is amazing, so different then all Taylor's ever done but still so good as the other ones. I'm loving to see the way that Taylor is confident in her work, making songs in the way the she feels comfortable and don't having fear of change. This album is magical and beautiful.… Expand
  15. qusai7
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The penmanship on this album is absolutely immaculate, the general vibe of the album makes it one of Swift’s best works to date.
  16. Ughaffar25
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    THIS IS LITERALLY HER BEST ALBUM HANDS DOWN! THE SONGWRITING IS MAD GOOD. a masterpiece.
  17. Emmyy
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente PERFEITO, de todas formas. A acústica, sonorização e composição está impecável. A forma como a Taylor monta e narra uma história e expressa tantos sentimentos - e nós, ouvintes, os sentimos - em uma única estrofe mostra uma harmonização e amadurecimento dela própria, e isso deixa tudo ainda mais especial.
  18. Vitorrss
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I love You álbum, ele é perfeito, impecável. Álbum do ano/ álbum of the year
  19. Tayactriz
    Jul 27, 2020
    1
    Horror con tayactriz, álbum feo y aburrido, te copio a Diosana? urge que se Mijij
  20. Saul_22
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is so beautifull ❤️
    This is something really wonderful, I love the new work Taylor Swift, it is something fresh and innovative, just a work of art, I could not choose a favorite song, they are all one and each of them have the best in the world in themselves
  21. Thayaneraposo
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Folklore is perfect, a lyrical masterpiece, it's her most mature album and all the songs are amazing, it's a cohesive album that shows the great artist that Taylor Swift is.
  22. AllisonHowell
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is her BEST ALBUM YET and crosses into a genre this artist has not previously touched! Bravo Taylor Swift!
  23. nathdomingos
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is her best album. Each song has so many layers of meaning, feeling, sounds. Every time I hear it hits me differently. Pure gold
  24. Higgs2k10
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, it shows she can do any genre of music and still be a hit
  25. annac98
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    Claims to be a "surprise" album when it was purposely released during the last week bundles would count towards Billboard charts positions. She might be good at creating lyrics but her deliver is terrible and all she got of out this was a boring, Lana del Rey wanna-be album.
  26. Anukis
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum relajante, perfecto para está época que estamos pasando.
    Acá Taylor Swift se arriesga a experimentar con géneros no antes vistos y menos comerciales que sus anteriores trabajos, una puesta arriesgada teniendo en cuenta su gran impacto comercialmente.
    No sólo nos demuestra su increíble talento como compositora sino también como poeta, acá pone un hilo de distintas situaciones    Es un álbum relajante, perfecto para está época que estamos pasando.
    Acá Taylor Swift se arriesga a experimentar con géneros no antes vistos y menos comerciales que sus anteriores trabajos, una puesta arriesgada teniendo en cuenta su gran impacto comercialmente.
    No sólo nos demuestra su increíble talento como compositora sino también como poeta, acá pone un hilo de distintas situaciones que te envuelven en otro mundo en el cuál logras identificarte como si vivieras una serie dividida en 16 capítulos sobre tu vida,
    No consta de una producción muy privilegiada y/o detallada y aunque para fanáticos esto les parezca muy lejos de como la conocieron al estilo "1989", "reputation" e incluso "Lover" es un avance más en composición misma que en producción y realmente al escuchar bien el álbum te das cuenta que no requiere de una sobre producción para destacar entre sus anteriores trabajos.
    No sólo vemos un riesgo para Swift sino también un punto de madurez de si misma, las situaciones por las cuales ella ha estado a lo largo de su carrera profesional o vida personal en donde haya altibajos o buenos momentos, siempre sale a flote y lo hace gracias a la música y nunca decepciona, siempre destaca como tal con cada nuevo álbum y así no sólo se refleja entre sus fans o no fans sino de igual modo en la critica.
    Es un trabajo sorprendente por el tiempo tan escaso en el cuál tardo en realizar este álbum y por eso se destaca en sus últimos respectivamente, acá ella no va sólo para realizar música para bailar sino para hacernos sentir como lo es amar, llorar, disfrutar y emocionarnos por los pequeños pero gran detalles de distintas situaciones que tenemos a lo largo de nuestra vida o que hemos vivido como tal.    … Expand
  27. alicec13
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best cinematography albums ever. The way that Taylor Swift is painting scenes and describes feelings and emotions through her lyrics is outstanding. Every single detail in this album counts, lyrics, voice delivered, production, everything it's just phenomenal.
  28. brando13
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    As someone who is a massive fan of Taylor Swift's pop music I have to say that this is my favourite thing she has ever done. folklore is a whimsical masterpiece full of incredible storytelling and unconventional songwriting. Wildly different from anything she's put out before, it's nice to see that she is getting the respect she deserves. The fact that this project was created from startAs someone who is a massive fan of Taylor Swift's pop music I have to say that this is my favourite thing she has ever done. folklore is a whimsical masterpiece full of incredible storytelling and unconventional songwriting. Wildly different from anything she's put out before, it's nice to see that she is getting the respect she deserves. The fact that this project was created from start to finish in the matter of 4 months just proves why she is one of the greatest artists of our generation.… Expand
  29. Dpeel
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. The overall feel of fearless, storytelling of speak now, emotions of red, the sonic cohesive quality and glitter of 1989, the maturity of rep, and sincerity of lover. Chefs kiss
  30. JF23
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's an album that transports it to a natural and peaceful world, the best album of his career without a doubt the best success for his career, I hope for next albums like that
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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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