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. puhli
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This album is even worse than I expected.. what the hell. Taylor ain’t never gonna make great music.
  2. IndigoS
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ethereal and beautiful. Her best album so far. The lyrics are poetic, the music is haunting. Perfection.
  3. RebeccaSel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, one of Taylor Swift’s most mature album. Every song is amazing and shows how versatile is Taylor.
  4. TiffanyMarcella
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I can't believe that we have new album by Taylor in 2020. Personally folklore is one of the reasons why Taylor's intelligence is way above than any person in this world. She always surprises her fans and it's always works all the time. I can't believe that this album makes me want to dm my ex lmao.
  5. ndylph
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    SHE LITERALLY OUTDID HERSELF, Herself being her only competition. Folklore reflected her authenticity and talent as a songwriter, no other artists debuted in this century have her talent
  6. dolzigerivy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She really did that... I love her so much and this might be my favourite album of hers.
  7. adkinsmx25
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing album, she is doing an amazing job and the vocals are amazing
  8. Heyshaylynn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    When gold becomes an album. I love Taylor more now than ever because of this album.
  9. DevaKP
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She did it again!!! She crossed another Genre smoothly and Successfully. One hell of an album. She has proved why she is the ARTIST OF THE DECADE.
  10. folklorebich
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    1000000000/10 perfect. masterpiece. saving grace of 2020. the aesthetics are nice, beautiful cover, aMAZING visuals. songs are perfect and go along well with each other. would listen again and again and again and again.
  11. gorgeous_tays13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best work yet! Not only is the production incredible, the lyrics paint a beautiful picture and message in every song, combined to create a flawless masterpiece. All of the songs tell an incredible story together, yet each song is unique and memorable in its own way.
  12. Elsee
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love it! I'm glad Taylor swift has grown up so much, and this album feels like that
  13. Ariflovestay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the BEST SINGER. HER SKILL WRITING, SING, ALL IS AMAZING. I NEVER HEARD ALBUM LIKE THIS BEFORE, AND I REALLY LIKE THIS ALBUM
  14. ArshiaPak
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's amazing album of Taylor swift I loveeee it My favourite tracks of album :
    Cardigan
    Betty
    Mad women
    Exile
  15. Elml__
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album by Taylor Swift! What a masterpiece. She did it again - she set the level high.
  16. clownstotheWest
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s a masterpiece. The lyrics, the vocals, the melody, everything is absolutely perfect. Taylor swift is a lyrical genius.
  17. swiftie1555
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing lyrics and amazing songs, the bon iver collab, cardigan and august are on another level in her discography
  18. Salma1882
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magnificent. Moving. Emotionally real on another level.
    This album took me to another universe.
  19. Andriopardamean
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is everything , i can't stop listening this . When i play it for the first time i literally cry. This album is so monumental . It' so meaningfull… Expand
  20. veragil
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Haters hate to see Taylor effortlessly switching genres as she wants and still thrives. This will definitely go down as one of my top 3 albums of hers.
  21. MattDomingos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A complete unique and amazing album. A lot different from her past ones, but still with amazing and relatable lyrics.
  22. edamianvb23
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra. Definivitmanete se cago en toda la existencia de LadyPodrida, Arihijueputa y la industria. Una joya que no todas pasivas entienden. TE AMAMOS TAYPATRONA.
  23. Nayanap
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album where I couldn't skip a song.Loved every part of it to the moon and Saturn… Expand
  24. DeathMaidenHun
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un album simple, pero no por ello deja de ser hermoso. Esta lleno de letras hermosas y sonidos hermosamente relajantes. Simplemente perfecto.
  25. beajholland
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Stunning album. Pure magic. Honestly wasn’t expecting it to be this good. Definitely her best album to date, wow.
  26. alan_mife
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore muestra una nueva faceta de Taylor hacia el género alternativo, mostrando la profundidad de sus letras, los sonidos melódicos y dramáticos y la profundidad de su alma, sin duda un trabajo completo y que emocionante ver a esta artista evolucionar de esta manera.
  27. Larai_Atakito
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the mix of indie folk, country and pop that makes cean an incredible atmosphere, this album is excellence and whoever says otherwise should check its standards
  28. VastavH
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Heretofore, the best album of 2020! The lyrics, the depth of story telling is insanely incredible!
    Ah, brilliant song writing suited with a musing voice
  29. Masg
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    Es un album monotono no te atrata como para continuar escuchando las diferentes canciones.
  30. catherine447
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    swift's modernity is actually a kind of timelessness, yet delivered in an emotional and lyrical lexicon that speaks directly to this moment
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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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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