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. Urielpadilla27
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que para mi es increíble, Taylor es una grandiosa artista … Expand
  2. Alexaadn
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE DECADE

    No puedo describir lo extenso que es folklore, el como mi madre de 45 disfruta de Exile, mientras mis hermanos disfrutan de Seven, y mi hermana pequeña disfruta de The 1, no puedo creer la amplitud que logro Swift con este álbum, aun cuando crees que ella ya dio lo mejor de si misma, vuelve una vez mas para regalarnos estas hermosas melodías,    ALBUM OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE DECADE

    No puedo describir lo extenso que es folklore, el como mi madre de 45 disfruta de Exile, mientras mis hermanos disfrutan de Seven, y mi hermana pequeña disfruta de The 1, no puedo creer la amplitud que logro Swift con este álbum, aun cuando crees que ella ya dio lo mejor de si misma, vuelve una vez mas para regalarnos estas hermosas melodías, jamás había escuchado algo como esto, este concepto, de felicidad, tristeza, nostalgia, miedo, mezclado con las historias y referencias que este álbum musical pudo lograr, Folklore no es solo un álbum, es un escape a una realidad alterna en la que todo parece marchar bien, una vez mas Swift nos demostró otra forma de vivir a través de su arte.    … Expand
  3. Lujan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow. Can't believe that she make this album in 3 MONTHS!
    It's such a beautiful work. Every song takes you on different's places, because every song it's so unique.
    I think this lyrics are the most magical y beautiful that Taylor made until now.
    FOLKLORE IT'S THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
  4. Renheartswift
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the best in 2020 the writing skills and the cohesiveness this proves that Taylor swift is a genius… Expand
  5. Keithay
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Her voice is so absolutly perfect for an album like folklore and even tho the release was months ago, I still listen to it on REPEAT.
  6. anaranja
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums of all times, 10/10, amazing, marvelous, i would die for this album.
  7. azulc
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    thank you taylor for sharing your heart and giving us a masterpiece. music industry need more artists like you.
  8. Track5
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  9. Shineinmoolight
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Incredible sounds, lyrics and vocals in a renewed Taylor. Every song is a lyrical masterpiece with a refreshing sound that makes you feel the stories. Great work.
  10. ZenGazellian
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just so amazing. A masterpiece, I can say. The tracks are well written.… Expand
  11. Paperring
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    LOVED LOVED THE ALBUM FROM START TO END ITS JUST SO AMAZING TAYLOR IS BEST SONGWRITER AND A SINGER I STAN HER NOW EVEN MORE HARDER y
  12. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    6
    Pese a superar a Lover me deja mucho que desear viniendo de eras tan buenas de Taylor como reputation y 1989. Tiene unas letras increíbles pero bajo mi punto de vista se queda pobre en la producción y en los visuales. Parece que Taylor lo haya sacado a la carrera.
  13. Kashishshah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I always thought that popular artists have mediocre music but I decided to listen to this album and surprisingly it's a stellar piece of work with brilliant song writing. I am looking forward to explore other Taylor swift albums. She seems like a great artist to me!
  14. Adolfo13Gus
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This is the true masterpiece of the year. This album is the son of Taylor Swift and 2020. A cool creation that humanity needs.
    It is an escape into our being. I love you Tay
  15. Sairajamil009
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most beautifully written album of all time.if u want to listen to tasteful music this is a go to.this will bless your ears!… Expand
  16. Nonoo
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I've never been the biggest fan of Swift, but I gotta say she is a really good songwriter for sure and I'm actually enjoying this album so far, maybe more than her previous works. The piano parts, the melodies, the voice, the lyrics... everything is magical and relaxing.
  17. franjusinski
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Musical suprise! Beautiful! The album is like a fairy tale, beautiful, simple, lyrical and dreamy. Just beautiful. :)
  18. gomezvictor
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I love this álbum! só gooooood! masterpiece, i love that. Taylor is a one incredible artist
  19. Mathyswaggy
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Most Boring album
    Most slow song album ever
    All sound sound the same We dont care about poetry or good lyrics We want VOCALS like Ariana or nothing Thank u next!
  20. rafaelflora
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    One of the most exciting albums of the year. It is large - contains composition maestry, high level musical engineering and a lot of love.
  21. Niko18
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    the MOST BORING ALBUM EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    All song sound the same
    Thank u but... NEXT!
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  22. Carpio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum es simplemente perfecto, la forma en que envuelve las líricas para contar historias y la de que manera expresa lo que siente en las canciones es simplemente exquisita.
  23. susejzedneser
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what can i say? just i love it!!! an amazing album, the songs are omg!!!! i love it i love folklore i love Taylor Swift, a great change is folklore… Expand
  24. Shelx3
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Just loved and cried through most of her album. She surprised me as I wasn’t that much of a TS fan, now I’m inlove with all her albums, I watched the Disney+ concert and I fell inlove with the songs I hadn’t liked that much at the beginning. IDOL.
  25. Wil_12
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    El álbum cuenta una historia simple de entender las lyrics de cada canción de llevan a un viaje y poco a poco entiendes el significado de el álbum gran álbum relajante,reflexivo
  26. Gabi901
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    esse álbum é muito bom quem não gostou é burro e não sabe apreciar uma musica que não sirva pra se esfregar nos outros
  27. Isabella2006
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album Lyrics 10/10 Production 10/10 After Taylor went from pop to alternative with folklore we can see and hear how good of a songwriter and storyteller she is , not impressed thought when she wrote songs like miss Americana and the heartbreak prince (2019) and the story of us (2011) we could already see her storytelling skills through songs .
    Album of the year.    … Expand
  28. Letovic
    Nov 25, 2020
    5
    I love it! Hope you enjoy this great album like me! Taylor is awesome! Thanks
  29. fckngweird
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    love this album so much, my fav song in this album is, the 1, cardigan, this is me trying, mirrorball, seven, august, mad woman, peace, hoax, betty, and exile! but anyway, i love all the song on this album.
    THIS ALBUM WAS EVERYTHING! spend 8 WEEKS at number 1, and coming to AOTY for grammys
  30. MissSLH
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Nice cozy vibes. Beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics. Really enjoy listening to this especially as the dark nights creep in.
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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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