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. Lizzk345
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her lyricism is unmatched. The way she provokes emotions in you that you never knew existed or how to put into words. She puts you through a whole story. The new sound is amazing and let’s you just immerse yourself in her voice and the lyrics.
  2. jososs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Increíble, me encanta.
  3. Dhiya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album. The songs are really calming yet sad. The lyrics are well written. The music just adds to the beauty of the album. In other words, a masterpiece from Taylor.
  4. Ralexdiz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She reinvents herself and it totally works. The way Taylor manage to reach our hearts with her lyrics and music is just outstanding.
  5. FernandoAmezaga
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sus letras cuentan una historia, al parecer unos de sus mejores trabajos en cuanto escritura. August y Mirrorball son tan perfectas, Betty es un deleite si disfrutas su homónimo debut. Ella se supera.… Expand
  6. mwhiten
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is truly a breath taking work of art, Sad, Beautiful, Tragic as an entire album. She fits this new vibe and genre so well, as always. Her voice couldn’t be more fitting for the Indie/Alternative feel we’re getting. Taylor is so talented and from country, to pop, to alternative, her genius songwriting is at play perfectly.
  7. harininaidu21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is so so beautiful. literally poetical, whimsical, words moulded and poured into one's ears in the form of indie folk music. Tay Tay literally killed it!
  8. bmnnnkl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s songwriting is honestly one of the best of any generation. In the album, she was able to paint a story so deep and mystical that it will take you a couple of times to be able to understand which I love. She is a poet. Looking forward for more albums like this! Rock Taylor I am waiting for you.
  9. Elisavbtz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I don’t have words to say how I much I love this album ❤️ Everything is perfect, the lyrics, the melodies, the production!
  10. JeGargas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Intricate, beautiful and spellbinding. These lyrics will wrap you up and stay with you even after you put the album away. Taylor Swift reminds us all just how deep her talent goes. This album transcends.
  11. Sulipa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is indeed the best album she has ever made.The songwriting is soo amazing and emotional and raw.
  12. junioraleve
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift nos trás uma sonoridade singular e única nesse novo trabalho. Diferente de tudo que já havia feito antes Folklore nos remete às mais íntimas e delicadas lembranças, trazendo consigo muito carinho, ternura e até mesmo melancolia.
  13. thatfrivoguy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is incredibly well-made. An emotional roller coaster indeed with songs that we need during these cruel times. From an aesthetically beautiful theme to soft synths and balanced string instruments, this album is perfect for a relaxing end after a long day. The songs were pretty visual with lyrics that poke stories and emotions that keep you longing for more. I hope you listen toThis album is incredibly well-made. An emotional roller coaster indeed with songs that we need during these cruel times. From an aesthetically beautiful theme to soft synths and balanced string instruments, this album is perfect for a relaxing end after a long day. The songs were pretty visual with lyrics that poke stories and emotions that keep you longing for more. I hope you listen to it and brings you bliss afterwards.… Expand
  14. Selinamarierose
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Hauntingly beautiful and raw. This album cuts to the core of feelings you weren't ready to feel. It's truly the soundtrack of an isolated summer that will go down in history.
  15. swiftiestyles
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum da rainha, incrivel como ela muda de estilos com maestria. com certeza a compositora do século, nunca erra. esse álbum foi a prova de como ela amadureceu e evoluiu musicalmente. o melhor lançamento do ano, essas músicas são tão boas e gostosas de ouvir, não me canso
  16. stealth11888
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor steps out of her comfort zone in this album and produced a much more mature and emotionally raw album.
  17. buencro
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Well done. At first it is strange for those who are used to the pop rhythm, but throughout the album we realize how well it is built
  18. wewereroses
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I cannot believe this is a Taylor Swift album and I mean this in the best possible way. She is so versatile and nobody else is doing it like her
  19. ttHieuVietnam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It so good. The lyric, the melody. All thing in this album is so beautiful. Made listener feel up with her mood in this music… Expand
  20. AngelSo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's the best album ever! The songs are amazing, the lyrics and the sounds are wonderful. Love her that's why I am so proud of Taylor.
  21. Jonathanhalisha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is a MASTERPIECE This album is very good. every music in this album really has lyrics that are full of deep meaning. Moreover, Taylor Swift wrote this album herself in about 3 months. I really like this album. This album deserves an award.
  22. tlicruel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a very good album. i love how taylor use alternative genre in this album bc it fits her voice well.
  23. AnCF
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really nice album, I love The National, great production, lyrics, music, I wanted to see an indie/folk version in Taylor's music fiinally
  24. RIANGOMES
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Something Different from what is usually seen, a folk, country and indie in a mix of totally well-articulated composition
  25. paolabertoldi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    brilliant incredible amazing show stopping spectacular never the same totally unique
  26. Soniya515
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The entire album is like one long ballad with a very soothing sound. The album is a blurred photograph where Tay is reminiscing about old times with a calming neutrality. If I had to pick one song to compare the entire album with, I’d say it’s like a sober, blurred and black and white version of All too well. The songs deal with past relationships, a few references to her feud with Kanye West but mostly, it focuses on what Taylor does best, telling stories through her songs, creating imagery that takes us to a different world of her creation. The album also has a set of three songs (cardigan, August and Betty) which tell the story of a love triangle. We might get two more song videos for the other two songs since we already have the video of cardigan but we never know what Taylor is up to. Despite that, I am highly satisfied with this surprise album… Expand
  27. Diego_02
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it is simply pure art with a mixture of emotions and characters created by it, Taylor is in all its splendor ❤️
  28. Switflover
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a lyrical masterpiece. Taylor’s best and most mature album to date .
  29. QairaFD
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album so far by her. It is really poetry. The songs might be unfavorable for mainstream but you can feels her majestic pure hearted touch throughout the lyrics in each songs. Best album of 2020.
  30. fercho_Sabatt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Esto es lo mejor, increíbles letras, increíbles sonidos, el concepto de la era, por dios; hay algo que esta mujer no haga bien???...
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
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  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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