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. aishaxmalick
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! This is was so unexpected by Taylor Swift she sounded so magical and beautiful. Absolutely the album so far.
  2. Erik217
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love it. My tears richochet, cardigan and the last great american dynasty are my favs
  3. Ikerotxoa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is, with no doubt, her most mature and beautifully written album to date. I highly recommend it to you.
  4. MaxIconic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Cómo siempre Taygod sorprendiendonos con arte, un álbum totalmente nuevo en su género sin referencias anteriores. Las letras simplemente son increíbles.
  5. evasophia16
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was a masterpiece since the beginning to end. Taylor told us a stories through her songs in such an original and beautiful way, her lyrics are simply the best.… Expand
  6. DanielAranaj
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Album is very good and interesting.
    I love Taylor Swift and her inspiration in Lana del Rey, I'm very proud of her
  7. mattduran3715
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash she needed Kanye to help her blow up I do not like this album one bit… Expand
  8. Alanu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores albunes de este año, si no es que el mejor, que nos salvo de esta cuarentena y que nos trae muy buenas líricas y a que todos nos gusta.
  9. antoniavegaf
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplemente PERFECTO. Escuchandolo uno se siente dentro de un cuento, las letras son maravillosas, las melodías son preciosas, y su voz simplemente perfecta.
  10. Imtadeo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is art pure
  11. Betty_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is wonderful, no song disappoints you and the style they have is perfect.
  12. lily28
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AOTY amazing, in all the ways AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA it’s have to win some Grammys
  13. Abigail12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    With this album Taylor is showing herself, she is just sharing stories with a new and very refreshing sound. This album is Taylor Swift as her purest essence. Folklore has no skips, and she is starting a new era with the marvelous music video for Cardigan.
  14. WeLoveTaylor
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is literally the best thing I’ve ever heard, it’s an amazing album ✨✨✨✨✨
  15. lilswiftfox
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is the perfect example of why Taylor Swift has captivated me and many others for years now. Her ability to construct songs is uncanny and rare. With this album she proves that she can write outside of her own experience. The folky sound fits the lyrics and her voice so well that is makes this album sonically cohesive and soothing to listen to.
  16. andrewgrattan24
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I can't remember the last time an album literally made the hair on my arms stand. This is without a doubt Taylor's best body of work yet, absolutely beautiful.
  17. SergioBou
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Omg! Tay, thank you so much for this álbum
  18. bravadolight
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and video of the year...
  19. MrSebasCR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The sounds and the production is just amazing, taylor really put her heart yo this masterpiece
  20. Cratter13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Great album. I was really surprised by the album but I really like every song. That’s impressive!
  21. CarolGalvisJ13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble, lleno de melancolía y nostalgia que te transporta a varios lugares mediante va pasando cada canción. Es mágico y Taylor se ha superado a si misma
  22. dianaidks
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, perfect, the new holy bible, amazing. She came to save us from this 2020
  23. saamueel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her Best album of all time… Expand
  24. giulianasm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved every second of it. She's an amazing songwriter and this album further proves it
  25. tobiirodriguezz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Creo que se vuelve a la Taylor de antes, al cantar sus íntimas historias en un álbum. Es muy hermoso y la melodía es suave. Loved it
  26. TSFan
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WOW I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!! I wasn’t really sure what to expect because of the title and lack of “lead single”, but I LOVED what I heard. I’ve wanted Taylor to try alternative music for a while, being the big swiftie and music fan in general that I am, and she nailed it. I’ve always thought it would help her show off her lyrical talent more, and it did! Well, I doubt anyone is going to read this so here is my opinion on some of the songs on the album.

    The 1: Because she said “1” instead of “one”, I was once again unsure of what to expect. This is one of my favorites on the album! It was a great introduction to the album and I love the lyrics and just the perfect mix of peace and excitement it gives you for the rest of the album.

    Cardigan: I love the Lana Del Rey vibes! I love how perfectly the lyrics and music video and melody all come together to make this song and I don’t know what else to say! Another favorite!

    The Last Great American Dynasty:
    It’s just genius! This could quite possibly be my favorite on the album! I normally wouldn’t like songs like this too much, but I am absolutely obsessed with it. I especially love how she talks both about herself in it (very clearly) and the story behind the house.

    Exile (ft. Bon Iver):
    This was not a favorite on this album, but I definitely liked it. The vocals are great and so are the lyrics, but the melody isn’t my favorite.

    My Tears Ricochet:
    If I were to rank this album, it would probably be right in the middle of the ranking. The lyrics are so good and relatable, but the melody isn’t the best.

    Mirrorball:
    One of my favorites! I love how it stands out and is so much more fun and playful than other songs on the album! Seven: Probably on the lower end of my ranking. I love how she portrays love and conversations through a seven year old’s mind, but the instrumentals make me sad, not because they’re bad, but because I don’t like the feeling they give me (which could be the intent!)

    Well, I don’t have much time, but those are just some of my thoughts on the songs. My favorite songs overall are The 1, Cardigan, The Last Great American Dynasty, Mirrorball, and August.    … Expand
  27. TaniaPereira
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love the whole album ❤️
  28. dsgh98
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing, the lyrics and the story telling have claimed my soul. Favorite album ever.
  29. Pips120
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Este nuevo álbum de Taylor Swift nos muestra una nueva fase de ella donde con una nueva banda Sonora (alternativa) nos cuenta la historia de un triángulo amoroso
  30. Wasny
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor continua sendo a melhor em composições desde sempre! Esse álbum é mais uma obra prima que merece ser aclamada.
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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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