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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. unknownhoe
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    My favorite Taylor album yet, not a bad track in sight. My favs are betty, the 1, invisible string, peace, and epiphany. The whole album is amazing and is 100% the best album this year in my opinion. masterpiece.
  2. ratingalbumsw
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    great album. the first half is defiantly my favourite than the second half, i LOVED the fact that Taylor shifted her whole entire sound with this album and did something new with it. defiantly top 3 in her discography.
  3. erdal220
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    a beautiful album, the songs are peaceful, but a mature album, and it's not my style, I think it's dim compared to other albums
  4. CaptainRolas
    Dec 27, 2020
    2
    Booooooring
    Boring as hell
    All songs sound the same, no rythm,ame lyrics, totaly done before.
  5. perrydelrey
    Dec 27, 2020
    6
    Por onde anda a Taylor Swift que lançou o 1989, reputation e o Lover? Sera que como ela fala em Look What You Made Me Do, a old Taylor "m0rr3u"? Acho que sim pois saiu de um álbum bom para um mediano.
  6. BT21tata
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Another masterpice by Taylor Swift! My top5 keeps changing every weeks. Can't stop listening to it
  7. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna la faceta más clara, pura, dramática y triste de Taylor. Este álbum demuestra que siempre puede superarse líricamente, además de generar un ambiente de cuénto en donde te habla de historias de una forma en la que te hace imaginarte todo y sentir que estás dentro de la historia.
  8. dzinsowy
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a lyrical masterpiece. The amazing lines written by Swift and her co-workers are put together by awfully good production and use of instruments. The album doesn’t lack anything and surely is a highlight in songwriter’s career.
  9. Khantbin
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This album is literally amazing and the best album of 2020 for me. I fully recommend it.
  10. RonniJhay
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This album is her best since reputation. The vibes, the lyrics, vocals and instrumentals worked well together. This is such a cohesive body of work. Taylor Swift proved once again that she is born for music especially during these times that we need some masterpieces like this in a middle of a pandemic. The best isolation soundtrack you will ever experience.
  11. knjljljlj
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020! The whole album gives the same feeling from beginning to end and the individual songs are also great.
  12. AndreRodrigues
    Dec 23, 2020
    0
    Sorry guys, I really hate this album. I listened several times, but I can't like it
  13. bkjpjaugan
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I can't say this is the album of the year, but this album is a game changer in taylor swift's career. The best album of taylor swift. The song, the masters, the musical scores, all are incredible. I wish it gets the attention it deserve.
  14. 1969blues
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, there is no other way to describe Folklore. Taylor is proving again that she is the music industry!
  15. crossedline
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This genre is made for you Taylor. The only thing to chill to during the lockdown.
  16. Jay_Sharma
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is beautiful, sad, tragic, love, life, everything that you can ever go through. It has references to previous albums like Red, Speak Now, Reputation, and Lover too. The song Exile which is a collaboration is so so so beautiful. It's like your whole life... it's not just a song. It is life and a lifestyle. Her vocals are pure, once again, she proved her songwriting skills... overall, it is her best album...!
    Do listen!    … Expand
  17. phillyguy1989
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal album. This is a career high for Taylor and arguably one of the greatest albums of the 21st century
  18. imbrian
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Mejor album de la discografía de taylor, se merece Album of the year en los grammys,The best album of 2020
  19. Darien13
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Me pareció excelente este álbum muy diferente a cualquier otro que haya hecho. Es muy tranquilo y lleno de letras muy interesantes y profundas. Realmente se extrañaba que Taylor escribiera canciones con este nivel de detalle. Sus anteriores álbumes como Lover, Reputation, 1989, se vieron muy afectados en sus líricas por intentar mezclar su estilo con el pop. Pero con este álbum queda claroMe pareció excelente este álbum muy diferente a cualquier otro que haya hecho. Es muy tranquilo y lleno de letras muy interesantes y profundas. Realmente se extrañaba que Taylor escribiera canciones con este nivel de detalle. Sus anteriores álbumes como Lover, Reputation, 1989, se vieron muy afectados en sus líricas por intentar mezclar su estilo con el pop. Pero con este álbum queda claro que ella sigue siendo la mejor. Bueno una de las mejores.… Expand
  20. vinicius13
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito em meio a essa pandemia, demonstrando tudo e super bem escrito como tudo o que a taylor faz
  21. VikPoutine13
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Really demonstrates the songwriting genius that is Swift, with the album being sonically and lyrically cohesive. No doubts this is Swift's best album to date.
  22. Gameboyyy
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    Sendo o está comigo mesma que álbum péssimo, ela pode escrever e afins todas as músicas mais isso parece um grande vômito e ainda com uma nota tão alta. O closplay de indie e numa tentativa frustante de ser Lana Dele Rey, Taylor traz seu pior álbum e para completar ao vômito temos a me*da, um outro álbum totalmente igual se já foi tão ruim o primeiro porquê outro lixo igual, essa é minhaSendo o está comigo mesma que álbum péssimo, ela pode escrever e afins todas as músicas mais isso parece um grande vômito e ainda com uma nota tão alta. O closplay de indie e numa tentativa frustante de ser Lana Dele Rey, Taylor traz seu pior álbum e para completar ao vômito temos a me*da, um outro álbum totalmente igual se já foi tão ruim o primeiro porquê outro lixo igual, essa é minha opinião se não gostou vai chegar no Twitter seu g*y chato.… Expand
  23. seratalia
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this album of hers is the one represents her the most. The style of the album, the sound its all effortlessly beautiful. The way the tracks transitions into one another is so good. I would recommend listening to the album in the order of the tracks. Brilliant songwriting. No skips. I think this album is becoming my new favourite album of Taylor Swift. She doesn't seem toIn my opinion, this album of hers is the one represents her the most. The style of the album, the sound its all effortlessly beautiful. The way the tracks transitions into one another is so good. I would recommend listening to the album in the order of the tracks. Brilliant songwriting. No skips. I think this album is becoming my new favourite album of Taylor Swift. She doesn't seem to disappoint! Congratulations Ms. Taylor Swift!… Expand
  24. DooweeDonut
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a new fresh sound from Taylor Swift with its lyrics touching the hearts of every listener. Listening to folklore is like a dream floating in the air. Truly a masterpiece Swift album.
  25. Myriana
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Swift as always, bring us narrative songs. But this time, we were suprised and amazed by the talles she gave us. Her songwriting skills are impressive and I'm glad to know that she knows she can creat more fictional stories in her next albums. Congrats, Taylor. Your Folklore is one in a million.
  26. emw13
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums Taylor Swift has released. A different style for her but one that works incredibly well!
  27. bm_atwell
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    this album is undoubtedly her best to date; lyrically, vocally, sonically, and visually. unlike any of its predecessors, this album focuses heavily on storytelling and character arcs unlike anything we have ever gotten from swift. AOTY material. highly recommend everyone checking it out.
  28. felpszx
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Comparado com o último trabalho lançado dela, everymore, extremamente inferior.… Expand
  29. Vishalpandey
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Every track is a miracle. With literally zero skips this is undoubtedly the best album ever
  30. feeh_andre
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Love it. It gives me life, honestly. Amazing art. Heartfelt! Glad we have more.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best Album of 2020
1
#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »