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. callumswiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “folklore” is by far the best album Taylor Swift has ever released. This album is something Swift had never done before. With its’ similarities to Lana Del Ray and Lorde, true fans will love this album. Back in 2017, Swift released “reputation” with a grayscale/black and white theme and “folklore” is very resemblant to that. Lyrically, it is very vulnerable and critics have compared it to “coming of age” films and I agree. Surprisingly, Bon Iver’s voice and Taylor’s go very well together on track “exile”. I love her storytelling on Rebekah Harness, the previous owner and heir to Swift’s Rhode Island mansion on “the last great american dynasty”. Overall a 13/10, “folklore” is Taylor Swift’s best album to date.… Expand
  2. swifttrilogy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album. Mature soothing and beautiful. Taylor once again proving her pen game is unmatched
  3. imarinhobc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album so far! It's so unbelieveble she did this on quarentine!! I'm so Happy for her!
  4. haimlin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    2020 best album............................................................
  5. WonderSel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum desde RED. La lírica, sus vocals, la producción es simplemente perfecto.
  6. adriana0110
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    in love, I love it, her best album!!!!I love her storytelling omg!!!!! buy cardigan on iTunes!!!!! and buy folklore then!!!
  7. billyvawser
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pre-Folklore I wasn't the hugest of Swifties, but my best friend is a giant Swiftie and so over the years, I've become more and more of a Swiftie myself. This album has made me a giant Swiftie. This album is **** faultless. Taylor really said to the world - **** you world, I'm gonna make music that makes me happy" - and it has paid off tremendously. She deserves every single piece ofPre-Folklore I wasn't the hugest of Swifties, but my best friend is a giant Swiftie and so over the years, I've become more and more of a Swiftie myself. This album has made me a giant Swiftie. This album is **** faultless. Taylor really said to the world - **** you world, I'm gonna make music that makes me happy" - and it has paid off tremendously. She deserves every single piece of accolade she will undoubtedly get for Folklore. A indie folk album by one of the world's biggest pop stars, and a very **** good one at that? This is the perfect summer roadtrip album and a perfect album for sunny afternoons of easy contemplation. She absolutely served here. She did the damn thing. And by showing her authenticity through her songwriting, she has never shone brighter. This would be the album I'd show to anyone doubting Taylor Swift's artistry as a musician - because make no mistake, she's not just a musician - this is artist **** This is art. I don't have enough words to tell you how much I love this album. If you haven't heard it, go listen to it. Worth your time. Review over - stream Folklore today!… Expand
  8. Pachecs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift reinvented herself again,bringing an amazing album with tracks that have an orquestra of different instruments and sounds that come together with some really nice vocals and incredible lyrics. This album is an awesome experience, a storytelling
  9. Gebrilia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never in my wildest dream I would think that Taylor Swift would collab with Bon Iver. The track of most of these songs are so wistful and sounds dreamy, like you are walking around in the middle of jungle at dawn. It has certain atmosphere that make you think about all things you have been through. Love it… Expand
  10. Jeykyub
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her BEST ALBUM wtfff and it's an alternative
  11. michaelbolat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i just wanna be in a cabin in the woods crying over someone i loved, is that too much to ask?
  12. Openok
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album.This album is full of hope and beautiful fantasy, but also mixed with sad and perfect tragic color
  13. Sy13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Describing ‘folklore’ as a great album doesn’t do any justice. It is whimsical, magical and cohesive masterpiece. It portrays stories that transport you to that particular and specific moment in time. It is indeed poetry beautifully sang. Well done Taylor! So much love and proudness, you are truly a one of the most remarkable artist and songwriter.
  14. phoebe_crash
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do I even need to explain? Do I even need to explain? Again, do I even need to explain?… Expand
  15. meganrose2456
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really does her song writing justice, simple yet effective, best vocals of her career, timeless, track list is perfect, her first explicit album which is amazing, you can tell each of these songs belong on this album
  16. GFace
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    she really does reinvent herself for every album. i just have no words for this, A TRUE MASTERPIECE !!!
  17. Danielle_dbatb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical masterpiece as always. Her voice is amazing, she’s gained so much control over it through the years and this new sound is pure and perfect.
  18. Affan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album lyrically. She literally proved herself as a mastermind in country, pop and now alternative/indie pop too. Every song is nostalgic and brings tears to my eyes. She has probably topped 1989 and RED finally.
  19. mujimemoji
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    As I grew older, I’ve always trying to explore new style or genre of music and knowing Taylor’s releasing an Alt Pop music just blew my mind. The cohesiveness and purity of the overall album is a breath of fresh air that no one is expecting.
  20. Camila13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's perfect!! A piece of art!! I'm extremely in love with this album... The sonority is always the same, no oscillations, you can appreciate the album with your soul...
  21. georgek18
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    beautiful, poetic and overall a perfect body of work, one of the best albums released this year
  22. gbverolini
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, lyrics incredible, production on point. This woman has never disappointed me. Love her so much!!
  23. gabrielgcz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is back with her best album ever!!!
    Songs about her childhood, love and heartbreaks are the masterpiecer of this piece of heaven
  24. pineapplepie33
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is written like poetry, it nearly feels like an old storybook in that sense. it’s definitely a grower though, give it a few listens.
  25. mainpopgirI
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ethereal, divine, timeless album that tackles love in its many forms, through the lenses of the different characters that Taylor Swift has conjured throughout her time spent in isolation, with a hauntingly beautiful and vivid songwriting that Swift has been known for and has prodigiously displayed in this body of work. A lyrical and sonical masterpiece, an entire experience, a revelation —Ethereal, divine, timeless album that tackles love in its many forms, through the lenses of the different characters that Taylor Swift has conjured throughout her time spent in isolation, with a hauntingly beautiful and vivid songwriting that Swift has been known for and has prodigiously displayed in this body of work. A lyrical and sonical masterpiece, an entire experience, a revelation — “folklore” is Swift’s magnum opus.… Expand
  26. rassmenezes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love it! It looks like a improved Red with Speak Now lyrics. But 1989 is still my favorite.
  27. yomar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece! Taylor Swift really save our quarantine. This album deserves a grammy.
  28. aayamrai
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    10//10 masterpiece i have no words to explain this its too good. This is probably the most beautiful album i’ve ever heard. WOW
  29. KennethLao
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An unexpected but at the same time expected twist from pop superstar Taylor Swift.
  30. ariana_god
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Wow !! I didn't know what to expect but I'm not surprised!! This is really different from what I'm used to listen but I like it so much ! You can really truc Taylor with any genre haha ! I'm glad I listened to it :) I really have to take the time one day to read all the lyrics and grasp the meaning because it's so good !
    My favourite track my tears ricochet.
    I recommend it.
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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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