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. daniel5_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    E ela nunca decepciona, a maior compositora de sua geração faz um álbum focado totalmente na voz e instrumentos tradicionais e simplesmente não poderia ser melhor. O terceiro AOTY tá vindoooo
  2. weatherinsummer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is brilliant. The lyrical content is masterpiece and it's a great album
  3. Ayelenselenatay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing, showstopping, majestic, talented,brilliant, incredible, powerful, spectacular, never the same, totally unique.
  4. Lipstickandcoke
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just can't get enough of this phenomenal album! Taylor Swift just saved 2020.
  5. Vickyy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    absolutely loving it, Taylor turned indie for this album maybe resembling Lana Del Rey except in a very happy manner
  6. Nathanthornhill
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZING such a great album I love it AMAZING such a great album I love it AMAZING such a great album I love it
  7. serenasherwood
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous! Even with just over 12 hours between when the album was announced and then released, a masterpiece.
  8. avrilbirdie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love her and this album she's a legend. I love the lyrics and the story. Amazing.
  9. FarisSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ok so I hate folk m u s i c but but this one is a masterpiece like holy cow I literally cannot believe Taylor could do THAT , and she did that with ease and I can say happily this is my album of the year no cap
  10. MaxCaulfield117
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In fact i was worried that tay finished folklore in such a short time would influnence its qulity however proved unnecessary. tay still impresses fans with her fabulous capability of writing lyrics. Besides,she and her teammates made this album a perfect mixture of pop and country.So even if you start to kown her production from 1989 or rep,this album could still capture your favor.InIn fact i was worried that tay finished folklore in such a short time would influnence its qulity however proved unnecessary. tay still impresses fans with her fabulous capability of writing lyrics. Besides,she and her teammates made this album a perfect mixture of pop and country.So even if you start to kown her production from 1989 or rep,this album could still capture your favor.In short,folklore is mature in almost aspects.it's a surprising gift for fans as well as people who have never known tay before.… Expand
  11. paulojkk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, spectacular, never-the-same, totally unique, completely-not-ever-been-done-before
  12. Igorgabriel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the Album of the Year, Taylor saved quarantine, and I loved the music video for "Cardingan".
  13. eriklibby
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    so good! her voice is so calming and the lyrics on all the songs are truly amazing.
  14. taylorhalsey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's Taylor Swift's best album,she is slay我爱泰勒斯威夫特，他好棒啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊，中国欢迎你啊。天朝天后。slay！
  15. Valory
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this album is lyrically one of her best works up to this day. The depth and the emotional level of the tracks is unimaginable. It's a great contrast to her previous works and she pulled it off so well. To the people who are yet to listen to the album, i recommend that you drop any form of expectation because this is nothing close to her previous works sonically. All in all aIn my opinion this album is lyrically one of her best works up to this day. The depth and the emotional level of the tracks is unimaginable. It's a great contrast to her previous works and she pulled it off so well. To the people who are yet to listen to the album, i recommend that you drop any form of expectation because this is nothing close to her previous works sonically. All in all a masterpiece of an album.… Expand
  16. Gustavorayner
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect! An album that the world needs to hear!!
    Folklore is Beautifull!!!!
  17. danidaniel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album demonstrates once again that Taylor Swift can try different sounds and experience her voice in a new genre and fit in just perfectly.
  18. L_ev
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of Taylor swift's best albums. Beautiful from begginig to end. It feels completly peaceful and authentic
  19. jekrispard
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "i didn't like it" "boring"

    This album is like a book and Taylor is telling you a deep story. This is real music. Not a typical and basic songs/album for Tiktok people to enjoy. This is ART. MASTERPIECE. CLASSIC.
  20. shawnforme
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore foi uma aposta muito grande. Mudar radicalmente de gênero musical novamente poderia ter sido a pior coisa que Taylor decidiu. Mas como tudo que ela planeja parece dar certo, seu oitavo álbum de estúdio não foi diferente. Folklore é extremamente coeso musicalmente, trazendo faixa após faixa de melodia e voz que se combinam e casam perfeitamente. A composição do álbum trazFolklore foi uma aposta muito grande. Mudar radicalmente de gênero musical novamente poderia ter sido a pior coisa que Taylor decidiu. Mas como tudo que ela planeja parece dar certo, seu oitavo álbum de estúdio não foi diferente. Folklore é extremamente coeso musicalmente, trazendo faixa após faixa de melodia e voz que se combinam e casam perfeitamente. A composição do álbum traz sentimentos crus e verdadeiros sobre pessoas, lugares, objetos e cardigans com memórias dolorosas. Só temos que agradecer Taylor Swift por ter lançado esse álbum ao público com tanta coragem. Folklore é triste, bonito, trágico e acima de tudo, necessário. que trazem… Expand
  21. Vladkk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    she’s iconic, a genius, made most of this album in quarantine. stan the artist of the decade or d word

    folklore isn’t just an album, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need.
  22. Alvaroganito
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Conceitos e estilos musicas Taylor aposta em um álbum acustico no início se passa como algo assustador, mas ela transforma a obra inteira como um oásis sonoro encantando o ouvinte do início ao fim, totalmente sentimental e sincero Folklore me tirou lagrimas com as faixas “this is me trying” e "august" não ha palavras para dizer sobre esse trabalho incrível e tão impecável, no meio da obraConceitos e estilos musicas Taylor aposta em um álbum acustico no início se passa como algo assustador, mas ela transforma a obra inteira como um oásis sonoro encantando o ouvinte do início ao fim, totalmente sentimental e sincero Folklore me tirou lagrimas com as faixas “this is me trying” e "august" não ha palavras para dizer sobre esse trabalho incrível e tão impecável, no meio da obra existe faixas como "mirrorball que esta um nível a baixo das outras faixas, mas não deixa de ser ruim só se passa como algo que merecia um pouco mais de trabalho.… Expand
  23. Raissab13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    É o melhor álbum da Taylor Swift até agora! Perfeição do começo ao fim! Não existe uma única música que não seja maravilhosa!
  24. HannaDL
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums and the one with the most beautiful aesthetic! Exile, My Tears Ricochet and Epiphany are masterpieces!
  25. Sandwichloads
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I was expecting pop or country but this had completely blew my mind. Exile, Betty, last great American dynasty are really really good
  26. nataliadpizzol
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor surpassed any spectations I had. Her storytelling is amazing in this album.
  27. strawhatdlg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of Taylor Swift. I really love it lyrically. The beats, the music, anything about folklore is way too iconic.
  28. Sxbxstxxn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes, superando a 1989, Taylor aparece con ritmos alternativos causando paz y armonía, realmente es el álbum del Año junto con Rare se Selena Gomez, estar artistas demostraron que no se necesita tenernos un tono de voz elevado para ser cantantes
  29. monicarohe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum único, único de Swift. Cambia de género, letras más profundas, cada canción parece una historia.
  30. drowningturtle
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    one of the best projects released this year. it's also amazing how she managed to finish writing and recording an album in just a few months!
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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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