folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  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. soofii_
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, each song holds a deep meaning and the lyrics are just pure magic, her best work and it was difficult to pass her other albums
  2. ZXLLY
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Miss Swift is on another level. This album is different from any other album she made. The lyrics can cut through glass and the production is absolutely beautiful. It's definitely my ATOY.
  3. Masterlime
    Nov 4, 2020
    8
    This album came out of nothing, like a secret project Taylor wanted everybody to forget as soon as it dropped. But forgetting we wont.

    This is already by far my favorite album of her; The storytelling, the stripped back instrumentals and that goddamn lyricism (on another level let me tell you) really made this one special. What really fascinated me was that she has her own style in    This album came out of nothing, like a secret project Taylor wanted everybody to forget as soon as it dropped. But forgetting we wont.

    This is already by far my favorite album of her; The storytelling, the stripped back instrumentals and that goddamn lyricism (on another level let me tell you) really made this one special.
    What really fascinated me was that she has her own style in this new genre completely figured out. Her vocals dont sound that different from her pop songs, just minus all the effects. This is deeply original (except for some obvious inspirations like Sharon Van Etten).
    Every chorus is catchy and every song has at least some of those "oooh"-lyrics.

    Im sure even decades along people will talk of this record, creating its own myth and folklore.    … Expand
  4. Moonlight0
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Actually this album is the one of the her best album. It has really awesome songs and this album is a little bit emotional so I can’t listen this album everytime but when you sad or you feel some feelings like this, it helps very well. Folklore is life itself. However I couldn’t finish to listen all the songs on the album respectively, because it’s very slow and I’m bored. But it’s aActually this album is the one of the her best album. It has really awesome songs and this album is a little bit emotional so I can’t listen this album everytime but when you sad or you feel some feelings like this, it helps very well. Folklore is life itself. However I couldn’t finish to listen all the songs on the album respectively, because it’s very slow and I’m bored. But it’s a masterpiece lyrically.… Expand
  5. taylo
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece, brilliant songwriting, makes me cry everytime, especially listening to "seven" and "my tears ricochet", ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
  6. bruvernaschi
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This album was a great surprise for me. One of my favorites albuns of all time, and this definely made me obsessed with taylor, an amazing artist.
  7. tiago980
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most beautiful album! I love Taylor Swift and she is honestly the best songwritter of our generation and she proves that in this album...again!… Expand
  8. beyosupermodal
    Nov 3, 2020
    8
    to be honest it might be one of her works yet but some songs like the lakes, hoax and peace could've been scrapped off or dropped as poems because their melodies and the production are just not up to the mark. same goes with most of the album but i like it as it's probs one of the only indie-pop albums i like.
  9. Tttprt
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This is awesome
    There's nothing more peaceful and beautiful than her albums
  10. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    No sé cuándo comienza y cuándo termina, simplemente el álbum es el mismo, aburrido que te da ganas de dormir. Yo me esperaba más ya que estamos hablando de Taylor Swift, pero resultó decepcionante.
  11. Crosby1987
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was her worst album yet. i can’t believe she released this. i’m dissatisfied… Expand
  12. Joaopedrorocha
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Impecável. São músicas simples mas com potencial forte, cada letra e cada minuto do álbum é um tiro de Taylor. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores trabalhados artístico do ano
  13. Santiago_59
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    It is not a good, nor a bad album. But it is a bit monotonous, boring and repetitive.
  14. lemonade_whore
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    a really great album released by Taylor so far the way she made an album out of fictional characters and story in which all the songs connect to each other is really amazing her vocal delivery was also really great in this album the lyricism was perfectly perfect the production was amazing
    for an album that was made in just 4 months really impressive
  15. Hulyanz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the album.#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 xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need. Love you Queen Taylor.… Expand
  16. Molka
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Folklore is Taylor's best album. If you don't recognize it as the Best Album released this year, argue with the wall.
  17. ady90920
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is stunning and some of her best work yet. Taylor is an incredibly gifted songwriter and her storytelling is unmatched!!
  18. zach2m1
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This album it's such a masterpiece and it's my favourite of hers. She slayed as usual.
  19. ElasticDion
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Her most unique and touching album. From the instrumentals to the lyrics, everything is just incredible.
  20. Beibars04
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year and century. It should win the Album of the Year on Grammy’s!!! PERIODT wbk
  21. Emanuel18dr
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love this album too much, from the beginning to the end it is great, it is one of the few albums where one can listen to it completely, Taylor has managed to reinvent himself.
  22. Helenaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    i don’t even know what to say honestly, i thought Lover was bad, but this is even worse.. i used to love Taylor’s music, but lately she keeps downgrading. Lover was a very childish album, but this one is just really disappointing, i expected more.
  23. Peterpan_
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is a hauntingly beautiful album. Taylor's lyricism and storytelling are unmatched. Folklore is breathtaking in its simplicity, yet captivating in its specificity. Taylor is truly a master of her craft.
  24. littlewolf19
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Folklore. What to say about it that hasn’t been said before? Taylor really, truly outdid herself this time. No one was expecting a surprise drop from Taylor- she usually sticks to one particular rollout schedule that consists of a lead single, one promotional single, and the album a couple of months later in between the months of October and November. By dropping this in the middle ofFolklore. What to say about it that hasn’t been said before? Taylor really, truly outdid herself this time. No one was expecting a surprise drop from Taylor- she usually sticks to one particular rollout schedule that consists of a lead single, one promotional single, and the album a couple of months later in between the months of October and November. By dropping this in the middle of July, without any build up, she made waves. The album in its entirety is beautiful. The lyrics are reminiscent of those found in Red, which is a fan favorite album across the board and considered to be her magnum opus. She showcases the story telling abilities that she fully brought to the table when she wrote Speak Now all by herself at 19. And just like 1989, it has very few to no references of modern pop culture. No new slang, nothing that could date it- making it a timeless masterpiece. Others may say that the often slow tempo makes it boring, but I would argue otherwise. I was captivated by it from the start. That’s what Taylor does best- she takes feelings we all know and turns them into something that really is magical. And by doing all of this, she is cementing herself as more than just a generic pop star- I’m positive that in another ten years, she’ll be considered an icon and a legend. All of the hype and praise Folklore has received has very much been deserved. I consider this to be my new favorite album of hers, and it makes me extremely excited to see what she’ll do next.… Expand
  25. notzel
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this woman is a genius. the lyrics and production on this album is top-notch. bravo taylor!!!
  26. Taylorswiftj373
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    hey stop giving low marks, enjoy the album, this is so ??? idiot. Buy and stream. And Taylor thank you. And this album is perfect
  27. Ang3Blue
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I can easily say that “folklore” is one of her best works in her all career. The lyrics show us a mature Taylor, we can see her skills as writer with every song. This is the first album of Taylor that I can listen all day on repeat without skipping any song. Definitely the album of the year.
  28. moonbox
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Taylor launches herself as one of pop’s greatest lyricists. Folklore is a breath of fresh air.
  29. minhduong
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece!!! I think it is one of her best album. It helps me feel relaxed when i study.
  30. xiaomingwu8
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    boring, boring, boring.... nothing new from taylor no vocals whatsoever...meh
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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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