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. alfiesantos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her more mature, lyrically genius album!!! Well handed production and her vocals are getting better in each album she releases! I love that she’s taking risks on musical genres in her discography.
  2. Caeciliavi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is everything, i always believe that taylor could do an amazing alternative album and I'M RIGHT THIS ALBUMS IS AMAZING, is heart breaking, is beautiful, is simple, is phenomenal
  3. Thomasjb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so perfect, timeless & magical.
    It feels like a walk through the woods on a slow,whimsy,sun drenched summers day,like drinking cups of tea while watching the stars or rediscovered Polaroids that perfectly capture long forgotten memories.This album is perfect in every way shape & form,it will be past down though generations to come.
  4. w4llster
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE. She always doing an amazing job. I'm not a Taylor fan an being a hater with no reason for a long time in my life. Maybe the reason was the perfect lyrics and talent that hurt me so badly for not give me a single reason to hate her. I just surrended for her with Lover and this album makes me growl as a human, please Taylor... Forgive me. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!
  5. xguigarcia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Took me by surprise in every step of the way. The melody, the lyrics, the style. She once more reinvented herself and proved to be the artist of this generation.
  6. avmthirteen
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece. I love the cozy-comforting feeling you get while listening to it. Every track creates mood and vibe. Taylor’s BEST album tbh.
  7. kidrauhl131989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    woow este álbum es increíble, sin duda uno de sus mejores trabajos discográficos.
  8. Alexx13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a great music album, one of the best I've ever heard, with great lyrics. Of the best records of Taylor Swift and of 2020.
  9. dumbteenf8g
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album period, why lie? All of her years of songwriting has lead her to this album. Any tongue that disagrees will be hit with the Tayvoodoo.
  10. C0RR3IA
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum consegue nos trazer uma profundeza tão romântica e safada de forma tão leve e pura. É como viajar pelo seu coração que está imerso nas nuvens de uma jardim que transpira tranquilidade. As melodias tão doces e melancólicas conversam tão bem com a produção desse álbum. É possível imaginar as melodias e as composições dançando nas nuvens sob as estrelas. A paz interna que esse álbum nos trás é surreal. PERFEITO! Assim como o RED a Taylor consegue oferecer o seu melhor no que refere ao seu título de musicista e compositora.

    nota: 95/100 ✅✨    … Expand
  11. MurilloCarto
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s a perfect album. Once again Swift proves that she is the best songwriter of our generation.
  12. Ella17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Never have I been so emotional over an album or just music in general. She's a master at storytelling.
  13. Jonnarreal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it has been a musical shock for me, I consider that Taylor Swift comes out of her comfort zone and surprises us with this album so magical and full of fantasy. It is a journey to nostalgia with calm rhythms and immersive sounds, In every sense of the word it is pure magic ♥… Expand
  14. Saelx12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lo mas maduro de Swift, sinceramente supero cualquier expectativa que tenia, simplemente increible
  15. Cranberrysauce
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just sublime from start to end. Taylor is a songwriting genius and needs to be recognised as such… Expand
  16. Nemoo19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is not a commercial album, this is an exquisite album full of art, thanks Taylor for making music that connects with feelings
  17. dayliight
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    lenda o mundo te ama. é a artista da década, do século e do milenio. taylor para de socar a fiona
  18. Juie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es increíble,me atrevo a decir que es el mejor álbum de toda la discografía de Swift.
    Tomarse el riesgo de cambiar de género las veces que quiera es algo de admirar.
  19. Denis1768
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an amazing album, probably the best she's ever realesed bc she rlly pours out all her feelings and true artistic style… Expand
  20. samuellsilva
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Wow. Mesmerizing, good construction and a différent way to make music. Again
  21. Flofibrbr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing, everything I’ve ever wanted from a Taylor Swift record. The best lyricist of our generation.
  22. Shesid
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best record ever
  23. felipeadsilva
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry.
    What else should I say more?
    Her career is full of great songs and lovely lyrics.
  24. Gibbeautiful
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Literal perfection!! Everything about is so personal and so different from her usual. I loved it
  25. danielv3101
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift es la artista de la década y bien merecido, este álbum es algo que inesperado, las letras los ritmos son una buena composición musical, espero que sea bien recibido por sus fans. Las lagrimas y nostalgia no harán falta.
  26. w0nderland
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful masterpiece. Taylor Swift is definitely the best songwriter of this generation. Nothing but respect for our Artist of the Decade!
  27. NoctAir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her most philosophical, poetic album yet. Unconventional and revolutionary. One of the rarest mega popstar that can shift to different genre.
  28. Rafapark
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best álbum ever. I love this álbum a lot. Tay Tay is a queen. I love her
  29. FlowersOnFire
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics of this album are pretty mature and clear, the melodies are so emotional, Taylor literally can do an acapella album and win more than 4 grammys, she is amazing
  30. NReadie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible. Amazing. Haunting. Genius. Taylor is one of a kind and this album transcends her musicality and brilliance when it comes to capturing love and the human experience.… Expand
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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.
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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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