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. Zulkarnainadek
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This amazing album from Taylor Swift this year, this must win at Grammy album of the year and all,
  2. meghamkrishna
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A simplistic nostalgic lyrical masterpiece. Outdoes all other album she has ever put out.
  3. Efraimzack
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love it this album,so calm but energic,Taylor Swift is the queen of pop and country
  4. cinnamonboi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is by far her best album. A masterpiece! it deserves Album Of The Year because she really came through with this album. This album showcase how much of a lyrical genius Swift is.
  5. theblxckestday
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is the kind of music what taylor was born to do. and she did it effortlessly in quarantine. truly talented
  6. Sebeeenavides
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    La lírica, la tranquilidad, cómo Taylor pudo escribir todo esto en medio de lo que vivimos, va más allá de sus experiencias personales a crear una historia como la es la de Betty y James, simplemente maravilloso.
  7. ankagram
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best album i've ever heard. All of this, lyrics, composer,... are sooooooooooooo good
  8. alexisbarajasiv
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is one of Taylor Swift's best records showing sincerity in every song and her voice perfectly with every beat of the song.
  9. SaiHitsuzen
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listening to this album is like watching a classy movie. The songs are leading us throughout the journey, which audience would like to follow to know how it ends. First love, relationship complex, another love story but fragile, depression, revival, forgiveness. Each scene is told by different perspective. But aren’t we all human? Wouldn’t we want to be at the right side of the story? And wouldn’t we all want a happy ending?

    This album gave me more than music. It’s poems, stories, life thinking that I could relate myself to (without knowing their true identities). This is a soulmate I feel lucky that I have eventually found out. I’m so happy that I don’t have to skip or only focus to any specific songs because they are all connected. I was enchanted with the 1, Cardian. Be charmed again meeting mirror ball & august. Desperate with exile and my tears ricochet. Went to the bottom with this is me trying, mad woman. And then get heal with betty and peace. And Ms. Swift is so artistic & considerate that she keeps the ending for herself and left us the right to decide by our own.    … Expand
  10. Vismaya13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of all time. BEAUTIFUL captivating lyrics, immaculately written songs. ALL THE SONGS ARE INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL! The lyrics are written from different persepectives and she weaves incredible stories through her words and her sweet voice .HER IMPECCABLE SONG WRITING TALENT IS WHAT KEEPS THE FANS ON THEIR TOES. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST SONGWRITERS… Expand
  11. Saanjhmukherjee
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics are better than anything I've ever heard. Storytelling at it's finest! Really deserves an AOTY nomination and has a huge chance of winning from an unbiased org. because it has raised the bar for all songwriters. This is her second genre shift and just like fearless and 1989, this is one of the best pieces in the genre. Nothing like anything she's ever done before. This album deserves all the success it's getting and more.… Expand
  12. edyr
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Life is full of surprises! And Taylor Swift is life. This surprise album is exquisitely perfect! Poetical lyrics and calm melodies made this album so addicting. There is also a story behind the album which made the tracks connected to each other. That's how she made it an skipless album! Such a blessing to have this while we're under quarantine because this album will make your mentalLife is full of surprises! And Taylor Swift is life. This surprise album is exquisitely perfect! Poetical lyrics and calm melodies made this album so addicting. There is also a story behind the album which made the tracks connected to each other. That's how she made it an skipless album! Such a blessing to have this while we're under quarantine because this album will make your mental health 100x better!… Expand
  13. JoseBowery
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The whole album sounds like a cardigan which is soothing during the pandemic. This album fits only for people with grown adult minds not for the childish haters. Taylor Swift is such a lyrical genius. She sings such tough lyrics into a melodious tune. Must listen.
  14. SWIFTARI13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Este álbum te lleva a otro mundo es tan magico, los vocals de Taylor y el instrumental es superior. Es como si subieras a un tren sin destino pero tu nunca quieres bajarte de ahí
  15. Kebud
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    with this album, Swift really show her ability to tell story and show the world that she can switch genres smoothly and swiftly and gorgeously.
  16. rehputation
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry! She did it again, another great album that will be a classic in some year's.
  17. Charles_kun
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is one best album Swift has ever made. Simple, but beautiful. It's very mature and you can tell that Taylor has improved a lot as a songwriter and as a vocalist. So wonderful!
  18. AlistairTun
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Miss Swift nos trae un álbum con sonidos tranquilos y con letras hermosas. Sin duda alguna hizo un trabajo impecable.
  19. urcardigan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Well, this is roadmap to my soul, grabe sizt yung atake per songs and i love the way she narrates every songs, Folklore deserve to be awarded in grammys huhu.
  20. jericswift13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album sososo much. Deserves to be the AOTY 100% I live for this album forever… Expand
  21. brunalav
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    tudo pra mim meu deus esse álbum eh tudo essa mulher eh perfeita demais amo muito
  22. Grissel
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her best work so far and that's saying a lot considering is Taylor Swift. Her lyrics are amazing as always but the sound and her vocals are outstanding the imaginery is absolutely beautiful.
  23. henyrswift30
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love the vibes it's so chill and depressing at the same time. Would stream this album harder
  24. lucas_mm
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This shows not only Taylor Swift’s evolution, lyrically and sonically, but a whole new take on a different genre and style of music. It’s perfection.
  25. ocorgs
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Miss Taylor said I am your enchanted woods queen...can you say legendaric. Mom
  26. edsonsm93
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor's best album to date, extremelly emotional and beautiful to hear in such a hard time going on in the humanity, taylor shows her weakness and strengths like never before, it's amazing how this girl can transform pain into art, love into beautiful and relatable songs even of fictional characters, one of the most talented writers of songs in our generation, so proud of her, she isTaylor's best album to date, extremelly emotional and beautiful to hear in such a hard time going on in the humanity, taylor shows her weakness and strengths like never before, it's amazing how this girl can transform pain into art, love into beautiful and relatable songs even of fictional characters, one of the most talented writers of songs in our generation, so proud of her, she is showing so much evolution lyrically, i get teary in the beggining to the end of this masterpiece, the feat with bon iver is a shot in the heart, majestic. Taylor have give to us a beautiful present in a very dark moment, love her forever for this.… Expand
  27. Samuel13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a masterpiece. I really love how she created this album with love during this pandemic. This album is such a surprise for us Swifties, an album came from nowhere. Album tracks are sooooooo beautiful. This genre really suit for her skills. Stream folklore. STREAM cardigan.… Expand
  28. viickyy
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is the aoty for me, it’s so raw, emotional and honest.The imagery it paints with all the characters pov’s blows my mind because I’ve always been a fan of her lyricism and I feel like Taylor has matured with this album and i’m very proud of her.
  29. melodrcma
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    “the album taylor swift was born to make” i literally feel myself grinning from the pure joy of adoring this album with my whole heart everytime i listen to it. this album reminded me how lucky we are to have taylor in the music industry. i will grow old with her stories.
  30. Artney
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift once again blessed us with her lyrical prowess and I’m living for it
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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