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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  1. LadyGagaStats
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date, we are going to the Grammys guys! The tracklist, the concept, and of course, the songs are her most mature and beautiful project to date.
  2. 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
  3. afetrglo3534
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The first 4 tracks are probably the higlight of the album but i got to say Mad Woman and August are also brilliant
  4. TaySeth669
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A new door to open. TAYLOR SWIFT 'Folklore' is a great way to introduce our deepest thoughts and how to overcome it. The album serves us best Lyrics and it well appreciated.
  5. pinjaaaaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a wistful album and the lyrics couldn’t be better, they’re perfect
  6. pravinpadda
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This isn't just an album about teenage crushes, heartbreak, falling in love or being in love. This is deeper and touches in way that many other pop stars can't. Her vocals are mellow, soothing and beautiful, with dream-like, yet simplistic raw backing vocals. Taylor's creativity exceeds her usual creations sourced from experience and her own stories. Here she creates something basedThis isn't just an album about teenage crushes, heartbreak, falling in love or being in love. This is deeper and touches in way that many other pop stars can't. Her vocals are mellow, soothing and beautiful, with dream-like, yet simplistic raw backing vocals. Taylor's creativity exceeds her usual creations sourced from experience and her own stories. Here she creates something based historically, philosophically and more human. She isn't dressing herself as the usual decorative pop star.… Expand
  7. Elijah12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Taylor album yet, unlike any other of her music from before. Simply amazing… Expand
  8. Elnat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    New, different, exciting, thoughtful, lyrically flawless, unstoppable, soft, gentle, fun, adventurous, etc
  9. sergiuerdei
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! This new album is one of the best records of Taylor Swift, but also one of the best albums released this year. She really came through with it!! Lovely!
  10. paulolirajr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A different album, made in a new way by an artist who reinvents herself in each work.
  11. saruhhh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a no-skip album, an all-timer. An hour-long, sixteen track no-skipper! It's pensive, pretty, literary, openhearted, cohesive without being repetitive. I've just been a casual fan of her to this point and I'm gobsmacked.
  12. kcannata
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    perhaps one of the best things to come out of 2020. i wasnt a swiftie before but decided to give the album a listen to see what the hype was about and damn was it absolutely correct
  13. JohnASmith
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The only thing I want to say to Taylor right now is “thank you”. I may never get what I want from her anymore (“1989” 2.0 is no more than a dream by now), but “Folklore” is what I and many other people strangely needed right now. It’s calm and peaceful, like an opposition to the growing fear and anger, which tear our society apart. It’s like a pure magic that Taylor managed to createThe only thing I want to say to Taylor right now is “thank you”. I may never get what I want from her anymore (“1989” 2.0 is no more than a dream by now), but “Folklore” is what I and many other people strangely needed right now. It’s calm and peaceful, like an opposition to the growing fear and anger, which tear our society apart. It’s like a pure magic that Taylor managed to create something like that (and in total secret). Of course, it’s naively and unrealistic to claim that music can really solve the world’s problems (sorry, Bill and Ted...), but good music indeed can help people to take a short break, just to take a deep breath before diving back into reality. And maybe that short break will give us all the strength we need to recover... So let’s hope for the best and let’s listen to Taylor!… Expand
  14. Brielpain
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico, eu amo a Taylor, e a sempre entrega qualidade, sempre inovando e buscando novos ares, essa mulher merece o mundo… Expand
  15. rosdeg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, amazing production, perfect. Chill sound. Taylor Swift never disappoint with her albums, folklore is one of her best album ever.
  16. Kunzana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album shows Taylor’s ability to use her story telling to another level . All the songs are amazing, Exile is one of my favorites !
  17. chrstiangallrdo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just like the title suggests, these are songs that are not based on Taylor Swift’s experiences. Nevertheless, she was able to tell stories in the most vibrant (and at times darkest) ways. The character arcs that she created felt too real that the multiple songs for the same narrative were never boring. She truly is one of the greatest lyricist of our time.
  18. siriusalpha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lyrical masterpiece. She really is THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. This album is the new music of my life.… Expand
  19. laiahr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Gracias taylor por crear esta maravilla de álbum me encanta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. kakauanevi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing, the best of year ...
    rep is DEAD, lover come to play with folklore
  21. CorneliaStreet0
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good so gooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddđ… Expand
  22. Bahaoui
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect perfect perfect. Album of the year .I love you Taylor swift . Artist of the decade… Expand
  23. dewimoore
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The attention to detail in this album is like no other. This is my favourite album of the year. Listening to Folklore just makes me wish it was Autumn time. The songs in this album spark what the Danish call 'hygge' it just brings you a feeling of cosiness, that many other artists struggle to do.
  24. Cypherswft
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is Taylor's best work till date. It's mature, whimsical, poetic and absolutely beautiful. His smooth genre shift from pop to indie-folk /Alternative is worth applauding. This album is Taylor in all her glory yet it's nothing like her, her previous work. It proves Taylor's ability as a versatile artist.… Expand
  25. paulinarodr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet, she really outdid herself. It's incredible how she can change genres and still make great albums.
  26. Mmmmmusic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect album. She really said “I made an indie record much cooler than yours”
  27. Shamiiikaa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album ♥️… Expand
  28. Josua098
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    Me encanta, está hermoso. En este álbum Taylor nos quiere transmitir tantas cosas.
  29. kelczt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Periodt. Exhibited queen behaviour only she could switch genres so easily.
  30. rysharrystyles
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    absolutely perfect. everything about it is stunning. you can definitely tell taylor spent a long time on this album. her art never fails to be amazing. this was beyond my expectations, that’s the least i can say!
  31. MrSebasCR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The sounds and the production is just amazing, taylor really put her heart yo this masterpiece
  32. FernandoGaming
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Awesome!
    New Sound!
    New Era
    New Taylor!

    The album is so chill... Relax...
    Sounds like ambient music
    Listen!
  33. itsnotmeanthony
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is what Taylor needed, she needed a stripped-back album that showcased her lyric writing to the best. Now she is ready to show that is a REAL artist that can embrace any genre thrown at them. With soft mellows and smooth production, she is ready to show her emotional side (which has been done many times in the past) but for the enlightenment for critics and non-fans of her. Amazing
  34. EdgarCastro
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplemente hermoso, arte en cada cada línea, producción increíble, sentimientos puros y una colaboración perfecta. Este álbum definitivamente merece mucho, es muy diferente a los demás trabajos de estudio que ha hecho Taylor.
  35. Robynhooder
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extraordinary trip from start to finish grasping you body, mind and soul into one. Truly, nothing compares to a song written so intricately well!… Expand
  36. Fabrijom
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a good album lyrically, but it’s going nowhere to me, the melody’s are all similar… Expand
  37. Jaytecson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is what would you feel if you are in an isolation, whether you are isolated from yourself, from the people you love, or even the nature. Perfect for this quarantine time.

    Weird feelings, isn't it? You can't help but wonder how the world works, how we obtain feelings, rare perspectives. We are sometimes lost. Lost but not scared, we are amazed of this feeling. Sometimes the out    This album is what would you feel if you are in an isolation, whether you are isolated from yourself, from the people you love, or even the nature. Perfect for this quarantine time.

    Weird feelings, isn't it? You can't help but wonder how the world works, how we obtain feelings, rare perspectives. We are sometimes lost. Lost but not scared, we are amazed of this feeling. Sometimes the out of tracks, leads us to our way home.

    Favourite songs: Exile, Cardigan, Great American Dynasty, mirrorball, The 1    … Expand
  38. Jean_crybaby
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    Sonoridade desinteressante , interpretação vocal ruim ,um disco simples que me soou como descarte de Lana del Rey ,temática interessante e bem coeso
  39. ascp96
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of Taylor's best and most mature albums. The songs all together sound so cohesive, something she hasn't quite accomplished since 1989. The lyrics are so good and mature, definitely will be liked by the people that always claim they miss "the old Taylor". Also these are her best vocals!!!! She sounds so good, such a soothing voice for this new genre she's exploring. Over all,This is one of Taylor's best and most mature albums. The songs all together sound so cohesive, something she hasn't quite accomplished since 1989. The lyrics are so good and mature, definitely will be liked by the people that always claim they miss "the old Taylor". Also these are her best vocals!!!! She sounds so good, such a soothing voice for this new genre she's exploring. Over all, an amazing album.… Expand
  40. MaryONeill
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
  41. lee696669
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    everything i've ever needed, taylor really surprise dropped this album that is absolutely speaking to my soul. i haven't been able to stop listening to it
  42. LuisFS12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum lleno de mucha espiritualidad, amor y en especial transporta a otro mundo lleno de mucha sinceridad.… Expand
  43. KilljoyRoger
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sin duda el álbum más complejo, maduro e íntimo de Taylor Swift, un álbum que no sabíamos que necesitábamos...
  44. SaoussenCh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this has to be Taylor's most cohesive and complex album. it puts you in a trance from start to finish with its visual songwriting. Taylor Swift is the artist of the decade for a reason.
  45. SNW22
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Stunning. A lyrical masterpiece that every demographic will surely find beautiful. The escape we all need in 2020. She is a genius and has truly out-done herself with this one.
  46. Lavardac
    Jul 25, 2020
    4
    A lackluster attempt at reinvention. It has a few high points, but Folklore is long boring and forgettable.
  47. Tamatious
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Love this album, so fresh and interesting. Different for Taylor but absolutely brilliant as always.
  48. Almofadinhas
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Intense, sublime and touching. In this album Taylor shows the best in storytelling. Plus unbelievable melodies and vocals
  49. michellecandia
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that is what we needed in this quarantine, and in these times, something relaxed and more intimate, something to reflect on.… Expand
  50. raonnemenezes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sem nenhum skip. Letras maravilhosas e melodias lindas. Ótimo para um final de tarde chuvoso e um café.… Expand
  51. Ntltc11
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Very boring, the tracks were similar and there is no changing in notes it’s just the exact same note in every track, the longevity of songs gave it much boring effect than it already is! the worst album in her discography
  52. 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.
  53. Kendryk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A Taylor nunca esteve tão emocional e singela. Musicas com batidas que expressam exatamente a profundidade do momento que está tudo.
  54. brettrosey
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    Heard the Bon Iver collaboration -- really amazing tune -- and decided it was only fair to give the full record it's due consideration. What I proceeded to experience was a painful subsequent hour. This is certainly not a folk record, as much as her fans might aspire to call themselves a fan of the folk genre now. And if you're really giving lyrics equal consideration to the actual soundHeard the Bon Iver collaboration -- really amazing tune -- and decided it was only fair to give the full record it's due consideration. What I proceeded to experience was a painful subsequent hour. This is certainly not a folk record, as much as her fans might aspire to call themselves a fan of the folk genre now. And if you're really giving lyrics equal consideration to the actual sound of the song, then you're not a true music critic, anyway. Poignant lyrics (some of these are, others are typically cliche), can compliment a good song, but in no way can a song with poor melodic soundscape be rescued by good lyrics. The opposite is almost certainly true. Anyway, bottom line is most of the songs don't resonate with me. They don't sound good. And if you're a diehard Swift fan, your inhernent biases will be way too apparent to give this record a fair critique.… Expand
  55. DianaCaroline13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    He best album till the date, her voice feels like velvet, the lyrics... You can really feel them. This put ends to any doubts that people may still have on Taylor as an artist and a songwriter. It's an amazing record!!
  56. jonatassdd
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    incredible album for the new times, Taylor returned to her origins as a composer
  57. Marloz1210
    Aug 2, 2022
    3
    Confused on how this won album of the year. The bar is truly so low for Taylor to have AOTY within her grasp. The only good thing I can say is that this album is an actual album, an actual cohesive body of work because she IS story telling. This album truly is folklore and the title makes perfect sense. Problem is the sound of the album is dreadful boring and the production is again lameConfused on how this won album of the year. The bar is truly so low for Taylor to have AOTY within her grasp. The only good thing I can say is that this album is an actual album, an actual cohesive body of work because she IS story telling. This album truly is folklore and the title makes perfect sense. Problem is the sound of the album is dreadful boring and the production is again lame and unsophisticated. I truly believe she could've made a folklore album that doesn't sound god awful boring. It's hard to remember what each song sounds like because they all borderline sound the same even after three listens.… Expand
  58. Sammy32
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    i expected more from this, it's pretty boring sorry Taylor I love you ;-; !
  59. skyweathers
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    If 1989 is considered as pop perfection. This album right here is Alternative perfection. It's kinda scary how she's doing hella good in whatever genre you put her.
  60. Sebastiano29
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sin duda Folklore es un trabajo que ha tocado la cima en la escala artística de Taylor, no podía esperar menos de la artista de la década al darnos el Álbum del año.
  61. Im_santy
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Una producción excelente y una atmósfera general que te envuelve de principio a fin.
  62. Sandwichloads
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I was expecting pop or country but this had completely blew my mind. Exile, Betty, last great American dynasty are really really good
  63. Dc96
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This was not her album. I listened to the album several times and nothing stood out. Yes, I understand the genre and purpose of the album. Again, nothing stood out. As a fan, this is disappointing.
  64. Shamrock21
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    For a celebrity that over-saturates the media, she doesn't have much of interest to say lyrically.
  65. lifesupport
    Jun 1, 2021
    0
    She should just stop, these songs are horrible.... the only one I liked was cardigan and it was a single
  66. Ayusharyal
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Stale but clever lyrics . but gets boring after 2 weeks. Clever but she has done better
  67. Rumours
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Boring album made to please spoiled white gays and spoiled white girls. Just boring!
  68. Lukemenikefs
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Just so overrated, underwhelming, and not worth the time. I miss her pop days this is not it
  69. AngelStrondous
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Pior album de sua carreira, não consegui ouvir todo pois dormi na metade, o unico lado positivo seria a ousadia..
  70. bm31
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    very boring. no good lyrics. old taylor much better. don’t like the features. puts me to sleep.
  71. GusCoreea8
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    Bad album! All i see is overating... Don't a even close to deserve 85+ remember 2016
  72. bluewaave
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    the album is good lyrically but it didn’t go anywhere. it felt kind of empty.
  73. batirobbin
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Generic, sounds like Lana del Rey but ver y "cliché" it is nothing new, hoy bored at the second track.
  74. beyoneil
    Jul 24, 2020
    3
    It's a pretty basic album - nothing out of this world and nothing we've not heard of before. Very basic.
  75. micasr
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This is something completely new for her but at the same time the most Taylor Swift thing she's ever done
  76. kobinha
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não gostei muito não, embora tenha uma super produção e uma clipe maravilhoso que tira o fôlego. Mais mesmo assim não gostei… Expand
  77. Jimbowinner
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Nada inovador. Os vocais parecem terem sido gravados sem melodia na base e fizeram encaixá-los numa mixagem qualquer, que pasme, é mais pop do que folk. Parecem faixas que ela descartou do Speak Now, que é igualmente ruim. Nenhuma crítica na letra e nenhum elemento revolucionário na carreira nem na indústria. Só ganhou o buzz por ser uma branca cantando música branca. Quando Rihanna eNada inovador. Os vocais parecem terem sido gravados sem melodia na base e fizeram encaixá-los numa mixagem qualquer, que pasme, é mais pop do que folk. Parecem faixas que ela descartou do Speak Now, que é igualmente ruim. Nenhuma crítica na letra e nenhum elemento revolucionário na carreira nem na indústria. Só ganhou o buzz por ser uma branca cantando música branca. Quando Rihanna e Beyoncé se propuseram a inovar e criarem músicas mais lentas, chamaram suas músicas de "músicas para dormir" e as boicotaram. A branquinha que voltou a fazer música pra adolescente é chamada de "revolucionária" sem nem usar os elementos clássicos do folk. Podre!… Expand
  78. JesusAndres
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Pasando la mismísima folclórica trata de ser como lana del año y lo logro, igual de aburridas y monótonas.
  79. Al29nasc
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tendo em vista sua discografia eu achei fraquíssimo, esperava mais musicalmente da mis americana.… Expand
  80. GuiGuerra18
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    When you think of Taylor this is not the kind of music you expect. But I must applaud the effort for trying to make a folk album
  81. amyi123
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Vey boring and slow. Not much lyrical maturity from her previous albums or vocal growth. The reviews have made this album out to be on Tracy Chapman or Joni Mitchel level and it really is not.
  82. anguri
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This was so hard to listen to, I don't remember the last time I was desesperated for an album to come to an end. Extremely boring
  83. Leandrop
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Medíocre! Esse pelo menos é melhor que os outros... mas a voz dela, coitada é horrível. Mas gostei! Sabe? Ele é Bom até... talvez comprarei.
    Ou não    … Expand
  84. KatheContreras
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    Sacar un álbum de un día para otro no es lo usual para Taylor y es precisamente eso lo que hace que todas las canciones se sientan como un abrazo al corazón, la preparación, la falta de publicidad previa y el juego de las pistas son algo que está de sobra con un trabajo como el que nos presenta en folklore, que está lleno de historias, de miedos y versos con los que todos nosSacar un álbum de un día para otro no es lo usual para Taylor y es precisamente eso lo que hace que todas las canciones se sientan como un abrazo al corazón, la preparación, la falta de publicidad previa y el juego de las pistas son algo que está de sobra con un trabajo como el que nos presenta en folklore, que está lleno de historias, de miedos y versos con los que todos nos identificamos, y pocos nos animamos a aceptar.… Expand
  85. jeanvinicius
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. everything looks the same, like barões da pisadinha's album. falando em português, é um soníforo… Expand
  86. Adv97
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sounds so dated. Like birdy came out her tomb and made a new album. She insists on writing on the same topics!!!! nothing new, no creativity, no innovation, it’s tiring and unbearable. I was hardly able to completely listen through it.… Expand
  87. Doonaldo
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Suena a un disco de música indie folk/ alternativa, demasiado influenciado por los productores y apenas percibo a Taylor.
    La manera en la que canta es aburrida. Siento que fue muy acelerado 0/100
  88. NormanAlee
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    While in this world exixst such multylayerd comlicated beautifully sad album like Tidal this cant be better. Absolutely ordinary folk sound with predictable tunes...
  89. RickyFc
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    Such a horrible and boring album. Very dissapointed, it sounds exactly as the archer.
  90. dennislake
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    Taylor’s worst album. Constantly riding off other for promotion. Releasing the same day as One Direction’s 10 year anniversary, reminding me of the way she put all of her music on Spotify the day Katy Perry releases Witness. For folklore, there are MANY more artists and albums that have more substance and meaning than this.
  91. Swiftie82837
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É super emocionante e monótono e quer escuchar o amor escucharía. A letra deste álbum já foi rastreada pela era antes de Taylor ter perdido. Não há nada novo nas letras de Lover, mas este novo álbum pode ser substituído por algo mais alternativo entre Lana del Rey e Busco.… Expand
  92. Anhel22
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No tiene sonidos buenos, no es la gran cosa y se me hace un álbum muy mee, la verdad no me gusto para nada.… Expand
  93. Kiranyadav
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    All the songs sound the same. Nothing new. The production is also not that good.
  94. amandajade
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    The same generic pop vocal trash but disguised with Alternative sounds and hung again from Jack Antonoff and now from Bon Iver. Simply more of the same. That album is not even a quarter of what Lana Del Rey did in Norman **** Rockwell. You can see how forced it sounds, despite all the good proposals that surround this album, the generic style of Swift's voice sends everything down the drain.
  95. Melvin1989
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    The songs are so boring, the sound is so basic, she has been making the same borings songs through the years
  96. gibs
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    the album it’s pretty boring, idk i didn’t really liked the music, reputation and the 1989 were much better
  97. Vr25
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I know its still quarantine but I was hoping for a fun album that was not only close to the heart but also could also speak to the average person while also pulling them in with the beat
  98. Jaymamba
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This album combines all the worst elements of folk music and terrible mixing in vocals. This is Taylor Swift’s worst work
  99. MemeTheMeme
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Couldn’t really get into it.… Expand
  100. Jetskigucci
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is dull, basic, expected, and there’s nothing special about anything in the music. Everything in this album was already expected and there’s no growth from the last album by Tayler. This album shouldn’t be doing so well, it’s success is only contributed to super fans who stick with Tayler through anything. After the album 1989, Taylers albums have been too generic and made to be repeated on the radio, but there’s nothing special actually in the music, just things you’ve basically heard before. All in all, I don’t suggest this album and would hope for biased reviewers to rate this album like me… Expand
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  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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