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. Bertie1006
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Not a fan of her apart from 1989. This was her JOANNE but didn’t do it well enough for it to be a successful era for me
  2. Connerswifte
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s pure magic and perfection, if you need to heal I would listen for sure
  3. KevinGC16
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Im sobre shooked, because this album is another leve and how Taylor makes a Beautiful álbum
  4. samytest
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor wreck it with this album. All her lyrics are so powerful and inspirational. This album give me the perfect vibes for the isolation. Thank you so much Tay for this excellent album. IS A MASTERPIECE!
  5. AndreeaM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is far beyond anything she's ever done so far.
    Every lyric in every song can be interpreted in at least 2 different angles, the mastery of the language and the melodies that elevate the lyrics turn swift into an established powerhouse
  6. jeanpa12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es impresionante como Taylor puede llegar al corazón del que escucha el álbum, cada track es un nuevo mundo por explorar.
  7. Cristalmoon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplemente magnífico, Taylor regresa a esas líricas de ensueño, donde su narrativa es excepcional, los sonidos, melodías y notas son increíbles, con un toque de melancolía, tristeza, nostalgia, deslumbre total del amor y el rompimiento, otra obra maestra de Taylor Swift ahora con el género alternativo. Reinventarse y seguir con el mismo o mayor nivel es solo posible con esta mujer. ♡
  8. murilopw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    caras vc foi demais nessa você foi perspicaz olha eu amei amei vc foi demais
  9. Ramonocon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Buenísimo, es una joya, de los mejores trabajos que nos regalo Taylor Swift
  10. cconev
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Great album with amazing lyrics. She did not come to play with its production and lyricism
  11. ryanmfr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    is the best album of taylor's career, she proved that she can cross all the limits of an american composer after lana.
  12. nikkihelm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever heard. I don’t know a more versatile and talented artist. I’ve also never heard more fantastic lyricism
  13. DianaCaroline13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    He best album till the date, her voice feels like velvet, the lyrics... You can really feel them. This put ends to any doubts that people may still have on Taylor as an artist and a songwriter. It's an amazing record!!
  14. GeraBueno28
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de Taylor. Te conecta y te lleva a lugares increíbles, muy pocos albums logran eso. Congratulations Tay!
  15. abdulhalim9613
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is by far her best album that she ever released. It was a very emotional driven kinda feeling lingering in your mind that couldn't stop your tears from falling once you start listening to the album. Taylor Swift. That's it. That's the review!
  16. Witchgal1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s a ten. It’s simply a ten. Oh my god. She’s genuinely explored something so new and hit a perfect sound.
  17. madsvl
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    it’s a more chill & calming album for her but some of the songs are pretty good !!
  18. SaraF264
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums yet!! This an alternative album full of stories inspired by life.
  19. Danngoldfarb
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album has a perfect sound, but I don't see anything else, an album that deserves the same note.… Expand
  20. LeonardoAlvarez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful and inspiring, the new Taylor’s album shows how mature she is now and how she evolved with her music… Expand
  21. MichellCont
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Realmente es lo que necesitaba en esta temporada, están relajante y da paz interior. Realmente amo este álbum
  22. stitch11
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A dreamy, ethereally poignant album. Best of Taylor's career. Listening on repeat and consistently surprised by a new bridge or lyric that piques my adoration. Best album of 2020.
  23. Jayster
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Her best album so far. Taylor is not just a singer. She is a great songwriter
  24. Manuel17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    one of the best album of 2020. all the lyrics are amazing and her voice is so angelical
  25. Asherrrrr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far her best album yet, it’s filled with so much emotion and raw talent. It’s truly a work of art.… Expand
  26. eduardovalenca
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is such a great album, it took me to a different place while listening to it. I'm not a fan of Taylor, but it's very likely that I become one after Folklore.
  27. Jasrotia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is absolutely brilliant. I'm obsessed with the way this album sounds.❣️
  28. marissaortiz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the sound of this album suits her voice just perfectly. the lyrics are so vulnerable, pure and honest, making this connect with people easily. that’s what makes her special, and she did it once again. (let’s not forget about how creative taylor is, these are stories and characters that were made up by her, adding some of her personal experience of course. this is genius) great job taylor.the sound of this album suits her voice just perfectly. the lyrics are so vulnerable, pure and honest, making this connect with people easily. that’s what makes her special, and she did it once again. (let’s not forget about how creative taylor is, these are stories and characters that were made up by her, adding some of her personal experience of course. this is genius) great job taylor. repeating it all night.… Expand
  29. manubs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    its so good, all the sad lyrics, so well written its amusing to listen to. that came to give us energy in these hard times, thank u taylor..
  30. shaylam
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album shows Taylor branching out into another new genre once again, but still keeping hints of country and pop scattered throughout. The lyrics are honestly poetic and her creativity appears heightened by writing about both real and fictitious stories, that any average person can still relate to.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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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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