folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  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. adsonjr15
    Jul 26, 2020
    1
    Sonoridade lenta, cansativa, e entediante. Álbum muito longo, e cansativo para escutar.
  2. mounas
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    a pure masterpiece , so sweet , so beautiful , so catchy , congrats Taylor . Folklore is definitely your best album , i'm so proud of you and so proud to be a swifties
  3. Rafeuz
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    I just dont like it.All the songs sound the same.It is just a very boring album!
  4. 1989Lovers
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    El álbum es una pieza de arte, las historias que narra a lo largo de él son creativas y extraordinarias. Esta cansada ya de llevar en su espalda la industria musical. Es el álbum del año por tercera vez en su carrera.
  5. LongV
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Listening to “folklore” is sinking in cozy garden with soft smell of grass and cool air from the sea
  6. Jimeponch13
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Emocional y perfecto para una tarde de otoño. Un gran trabajo de swift experimentando el género alternativo
  7. Travis5cott
    Jul 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album sucks and i hate it so bad no one likes it kanyes music is so much better im just typing to fill in the word amount so i can post this review aaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  8. laurabqs
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. I can't even say anything about it yet, I'm still processing this genious work of art.
  9. oligadbilao13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    As a Taylor Swift fan for a very long time, I can say that her evolution is something else. She managed to reinvent her sound from country to pop and eventually, alternative-indie vibe we have right now. This collection of songs is clearly a departure from poppy sound we usually hear from Taylor Swift. Folklore is not just an album. It is a bouquet of incredible storytelling, sadnessAs a Taylor Swift fan for a very long time, I can say that her evolution is something else. She managed to reinvent her sound from country to pop and eventually, alternative-indie vibe we have right now. This collection of songs is clearly a departure from poppy sound we usually hear from Taylor Swift. Folklore is not just an album. It is a bouquet of incredible storytelling, sadness humming, coziness and whimsical mind she ever serve. I'm beyond surprise and grateful to hear this amidst of this un-cozy situation.… Expand
  10. Yongjae
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the best album which Ms.Swift has created. Folklore contains lots of genres, and I can see that she had a breakthrough, where she decided to change her album genre, from pop to alternative. Besides, I have noticed that there are lots of songs that are similar to her previous ‘country’ songs. Old Taylor has come back.
  11. skinnytingz
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    this is one of her best works!!! it’s truly amazing. best albums of the year for sure !!
  12. Gutsipiano
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Simplemente aburrido que necesidad tiene de dormir a la gente con el album completo?
  13. shayr1
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. The storytelling, the lyrics, the production. Not to mention this was created during isolation. Amazing album and totally recommend it. Taylor switches genes yet again effortlessly.
  14. YeyeKen
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    During this pandemic, everyone seems to get a little tired. Luckily the world gets its talented girl Taylor to write an masterpiece ablum to which heals most of us.
    Taylor always knows what is the best to do. Instead of making another pop album, the singer/songwriter decided to take things further. She made an alternative album and dropped it without telling anyone. The story telling skill    During this pandemic, everyone seems to get a little tired. Luckily the world gets its talented girl Taylor to write an masterpiece ablum to which heals most of us.
    Taylor always knows what is the best to do. Instead of making another pop album, the singer/songwriter decided to take things further. She made an alternative album and dropped it without telling anyone. The story telling skill keeps improving and her ability to create melodys evolves. And we can never ignore artists like jack and Aaron who did a great job and made this album such a big deal. So let's go dive into her music！    … Expand
  15. VinilPop
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum coeso e mais maduro da Taylor, o mais incrível do álbum é a criatividade nas composições, parece que não tem nada a dizer mais ele diz tudo com uma sonoridade quase alternativa, sem dúvidas a loirinha se reinventar e nunca decepciona.
  16. swiftie1313
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    We expected nothing less from an album called Folklore than to be a piece of masterful storytelling. Where Taylor rose to fame on the back of country music but rose to the largest superstar of the 2010’s with pop music, this album comfortably embraces her storytelling roots.Each song basks in rich narratives that are not only embellished, but defined by imagery that lets us into a life sheWe expected nothing less from an album called Folklore than to be a piece of masterful storytelling. Where Taylor rose to fame on the back of country music but rose to the largest superstar of the 2010’s with pop music, this album comfortably embraces her storytelling roots.Each song basks in rich narratives that are not only embellished, but defined by imagery that lets us into a life she has mostly hidden since the start of her year disappearance before Reputation. The album blends folk, country as well as returning the soft pop that came to define the songs about her private relationships in reputation and Lover. It was a cultural reset periodt.… Expand
  17. KayRenee
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is by far Taylor's best album. Its mature and complex where her last couple of albums were simply pop albums. This album is a masterpiece.
  18. kyope___
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    the whole album is a stretch. also bon iver's vocals is perfect for the album's atmosphere matched with taylor swift's writing. this should be an album of the year
  19. lucix
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    **** i want a full novel about these storylines.
    do you even know how skilled you have to be to be able to write songs about characters you made up and connect them without having the whole album sound the same? and on top of that i could picture absolutely everything that is described as if it were a movie, it´s simply wonderful. she even thought about the vocabulary she used!! betty is    **** i want a full novel about these storylines.
    do you even know how skilled you have to be to be able to write songs about characters you made up and connect them without having the whole album sound the same? and on top of that i could picture absolutely everything that is described as if it were a movie, it´s simply wonderful. she even thought about the vocabulary she used!! betty is a song from the pov of a 17y/o, and it sounds like if it was written by a 17y/o!!!!!
    as for the music, the production was on point. this is exactly what i was expecting from that title and cover. i literally felt like i was in the woods listening to this lying down in the grass.
    she owns country. she owns pop. now she owns alternative.    … Expand
  20. GreysonB
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    Taypeste siendo una inmunda cuando no, y lo más ridículo es que sus fans creen que es "Alternativo" LA TAYMUGRE
  21. jeanvinicius
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. everything looks the same, like barões da pisadinha's album. falando em português, é um soníforo… Expand
  22. LarissaVidotti
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Um excelente álbum, criatividade, saindo do modismo, do acomodado, ela se reinventa a cada música que compõe, isso não podemos negar! Para aqueles que estão dizendo que ela não é nada, isso não passa de inveja, pois ela não precisa postar meses e meses sobre um lançamento e, isso ficou bem claro com o álbum Folklore, pois foi anunciado em menos de 24 horas até mesmo para a própriaUm excelente álbum, criatividade, saindo do modismo, do acomodado, ela se reinventa a cada música que compõe, isso não podemos negar! Para aqueles que estão dizendo que ela não é nada, isso não passa de inveja, pois ela não precisa postar meses e meses sobre um lançamento e, isso ficou bem claro com o álbum Folklore, pois foi anunciado em menos de 24 horas até mesmo para a própria Gravadora, isso são poucos artistas que conseguem esse feito e, podemos garantir que ela deve ser uma das únicas! O álbum é sim uma inovação, é um refúgio que ela encontrou em se expressar, não podemos julgar, ela sempre encontra na música aquilo que ninguém consegue compreender!… Expand
  23. Knowlton
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s greatest album to date. She proves, yet again, that she is a force to be reckoned with.
  24. Deruza
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The album is written with such flair and creativity. A symphony of emotions Taylor has shown in this album.
  25. CristopherAl
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    His best album so far, swift showed that he can launch an album without prior notice and demonstrate his ability to give us a high quality in his songs.
  26. Ngonghja21
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a fresh air at this moment,,,,too good, too perfect, everything is marvelous
  27. MauricioAugusto
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor’s most mature and sophisticated album. There’s a lot of folk, rock and even country references that make us drown into the sound. The lyrics? Well, Taylor couldn’t get better. She’s an amazing storyteller and the album won my heart as soon as I listened to “the last great american dynasty”. It’s perfect! 10/10.… Expand
  28. figueiradani
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan of Taylor Swift since her first album. Watch her grow, get mature and always deliver the best songs of all times with such passion and honesty is one of the reasons to love her every day. She wrote this album like who writes a novel and you can notice the story flowing through each song. I love this girl and everything about her!!!
    We're waiting for you in Brazil, Sparkly Princess!
  29. LuisGaga
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    An amazing achivement and just 30!!! She creates caracters and stories that are relatable Im very curious about her next steps. A masterpiece! Brava
  30. SandryGascon
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Reinvención a un nivel impresionante.Taylor sigue demostrando que es una experta en líricas que llegan al corazón.
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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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