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. Taygendary
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. PERIOD.
    This album, from the first to the last track is exquisitely incredible
  2. igorsgo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the peak of Taylor's lyricism. folklore reached new levels proving that Taylor Swift is the writer of her generation. She keeps outdoing herself just as she always does!!!
  3. Francoogomz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es una OBRA MAESTRA en toda su palabra! Sin duda alguna es una de los mejores trabajos de Swift.Su lírica, voz, instrumental, TODO está perfecto! 100/100
  4. jelle8
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    In my opinion, the album becomes a little boring and feels very long. All the songs feel a little the same, which eventually makes me tired. It is still good music though.
  5. jpedrocoe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum diferente de tudo o que a Taylor fez,. Batidas simples combinadas letras mirabolantes, o resultado foi um álbum completo e coeso
  6. ZEN-1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is objectively Taylor's best work the lyrics, production, concepts and the general feel!!!! snappery
  7. fr108nk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece. Lyrical Perfection. Not even words can describe how amazing this album is!
  8. catstatic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An unexpected album dropping at an unexpected time. While I expected it to have pop-vibes like 'Lover', I was contented that it had more piano music. As like the cover theme, it had a 'Safe and Sound' vibe. Honestly her best work so far ever since 'Red'.
  9. Gabyels
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dando un giro de 180 grados, nuevamente Taylor cambia de género y lo hace de una manera que lo hace parecer fácil y a la vez es tan sutil y hermoso.… Expand
  10. starlet666
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    hold on lemme put a goddamn mark to it. this is masterpiece, we all needed something relaxing like this album. 10/10
  11. thearcher_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR. I said what i said. It has literally no skips. This is her most beautiful and cohesive album.
  12. augustimtrying
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album gives you a sense of comfort and peace. It feels like this album was made for each and every person that listens to it. Probably Taylor's best album to date.
  13. gorgeousgeorge
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    taylor swift aka my girlfriend rly just blessed us and saved my 2020. has a lot of nfr vibes, and we all know nfr deserved AOTY
  14. segovi20
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This kind of melody and genre wasn't very well explored by miss Taylor until today, she proved once again that she can make yourself welcome, cozy and melancholic over every song.
  15. Naley
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Personally, I believe the album it’s a pure masterpiece. The way it sounds and the lyrics are just an incredible way to show Taylor’s most personal thoughts. So in love with it
  16. marcoAlb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum donde Taylor vuelve a demostrar su madurez musical luego de Lover pero esta vez logra crear una atmósfera diferente a través de la creación de personajes y como se hilan entre las canciones. Se siente como un álbum arriesgado pero a la vez se siente como una hegemonía de sus proyectos anteriores, es increíblemente asombrosa la manera en la que conecta cada punto de su persona.Es un álbum donde Taylor vuelve a demostrar su madurez musical luego de Lover pero esta vez logra crear una atmósfera diferente a través de la creación de personajes y como se hilan entre las canciones. Se siente como un álbum arriesgado pero a la vez se siente como una hegemonía de sus proyectos anteriores, es increíblemente asombrosa la manera en la que conecta cada punto de su persona.
    Es un álbum bello, asombroso y con grandes mensajes sobre la situación actual con la que personas de un futuro podrán absorber la esencia con la cual se ha vivido en el 2020. Brillante y perfecto.    … Expand
  17. laraleite
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's the best albun she's ever done before! Taylor is incredible and she's the most talented songwriter of this decade.
  18. xrhaan2
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    beautifully written piece of work. especially having been written in isolation
  19. JesusNN
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Esta increíble, sus trabajos anteriores en el pop son buenos, pero con este álbum nos vuelve a dejar claro que es una gran compositora
  20. MatRevo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s artistry can be described in one word: GROWING.

    Just like what she mentioned in her documentary, female artists constantly try to reinvent themselves but the thing about Taylor Swift is that everytime she switches her gears it comes off effortlessly. A genre like this for a huge pop star like her is risky and yet it didn’t feel like that at all. It was as if she was built    Taylor Swift’s artistry can be described in one word: GROWING.

    Just like what she mentioned in her documentary, female artists constantly try to reinvent themselves but the thing about Taylor Swift is that everytime she switches her gears it comes off effortlessly. A genre like this for a huge pop star like her is risky and yet it didn’t feel like that at all. It was as if she was built to make this type of music.

    This is hands down her best record to date.    … Expand
  21. Alexisrafaelr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album. I can't believe this. It's just a masterpiece. Taylor can do Country, pop and alternative.… Expand
  22. Rafaelaaaxxx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum coeso, com sonoridade, tudo que a Taylor se propõe a fazer da certo, lenda viva.
  23. cami444
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Este es el peor álbum de taylor, lover es mucho mejor que este álbum aburrido
  24. Keviin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simply perfect and beautiful, epiphany and betty they're both a masterpiece
  25. EVImovies855
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is that album ........................10/10 !!!!!!!!!! amazing~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  26. GeovannySilva13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A great exemple of how excellent Taylor Swift is. I hope it gets AOTY, as deserves.
  27. MoeThoukOo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really unexpected album. I didn’t expect any album of Taylor in this year. But it surprised me and I really love songs in this album.
  28. mtheusalvarenga
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    perfeito!!! perfeito!!! perfeito!!! perfeito!!! perfeito!!! perfeito!!! perfeito!!!
  29. alexgarcia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Is one of the best Taylor Swift’s albums ❤️❤️❤️
    It’s amazing, she’s growing so much lirically and sonically ❤️❤️
  30. Bielson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O novo álbum de Taylor Swift mostra o seu potencial como compositora, entregando canções com conteúdo lírico recheado de histórias que nos envolvem.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed 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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