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. Ali1989swift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Canciones muy dulces, me imaginé que haría este estilo desde the archer, aunque creí que metería algo de jazz
  2. BonfireBeach
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album I've ever heard,every song is just so beautiful that i literally crying listening to these songs.It just feels like you're out into another world when you listen to these beautiful and delicate pieces.So AMAZINGGGG
  3. DihagoTS
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito. O pisão no Chromatica q flopou o ano todo. Taylor lenda. Vai ser lembrado por anos.
  4. HyperSwift13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A completely different album from all his previous ones, Taylor Swift reinvents herself once again with great skill. Very sweet, harmonious and relaxing music and tones
  5. royathepotato
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year.Really loved it. She really slayed the alternative genre.… Expand
  6. louispringtay
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! You go deeply trough the emotions and feelings, you get involved with the narrative, the lyrics are amazing, Taylor's voice is incredible, everyone is wonderful in this album! I'm really addicted to it, it may be my favorite Taylor album.
  7. declanx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such a good album. I was quite sceptical that I wasn’t going to like this, but it just blown my mind. Such a good album to listen too when you’re on your own, walking and swaying, thinking about life.
  8. Arandomhuman
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I never realised these songs were something I could fall in love to. My favourite has to be Invisible String, Exile and Cardigan.
  9. Nuke4224
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Just simply Taylor's masterpiece. The album highlights all of her strengths as a songwriter, and the production fits the style beautifully.
  10. JoeQ_
    Apr 23, 2021
    5
    Folklore is not a bad album by any means, however, as soon as I started listening for the first time...I just wanted the album to be over. The album progresses very slowly, and for some that's a great aspect of the album, it just puts me to sleep. In my opinion, the "lyricism" is quite a tad overrated. Most of the lyrics in the album are very basic and boring, and there are some songs thatFolklore is not a bad album by any means, however, as soon as I started listening for the first time...I just wanted the album to be over. The album progresses very slowly, and for some that's a great aspect of the album, it just puts me to sleep. In my opinion, the "lyricism" is quite a tad overrated. Most of the lyrics in the album are very basic and boring, and there are some songs that stand out and show the "Amazing and Lyrical Masterpiece" that most write about, but it feels like it's rare in this album. With little highs and many lows, Taylor Swift's folklore just wasn't for me. That doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to it, I just feel like there were more albums deserving of the title, "Album of the Year".… Expand
  11. seba7u7
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión omg reinaylor Excelentes líricas como siempre
    Excelente producción como es de costumbre El album es cohesivo, las historias y personajes a los que les dio vida y se inspiró para formar esta Masterpiece son magníficos.
    Literal se cago en mierga y sus fans colapsados y ardidos. omg supremaylor dejale algo a lady caderas rotas
  12. Alexx13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a great music album, one of the best I've ever heard, with great lyrics. Of the best records of Taylor Swift and of 2020.
  13. Tiburonzin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Vamos, es Taylor Swift, todo lo que hace esta Diosa es arte!!! Se cagó entera en toda la industria
  14. fkajp
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This album was surprisingly good! I can't believe she put out something that gave me Bon Iver vibes.
  15. Luis_Sampaio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Record is without any kind of mistake the best of 2020. The lyrics, the visuals, the production... everything is perfect and works so well united.
    This only proves what we already know Taylor Swift is one of the best artists we have.
  16. Uzzisays
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her BEST ALBUM to date. The lyrical complexity cannot be emphasized on enough!
  17. cinnamonboi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is by far her best album. A masterpiece! it deserves Album Of The Year because she really came through with this album. This album showcase how much of a lyrical genius Swift is.
  18. 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 ❤️❤️
  19. Sebastia13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum puro, y con una lirica que simplemente lo transforma en un álbum miy distinto y unico en si discográfica… Expand
  20. cadenjayy
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is back yet again with the absolutely incredible songwriting abilities, something she never lacks. This album is a full departure from her previous works which are very much synth-pop & bubblegum pop but it is also quite reminiscent of her country days, specifically her 2012 record, Red. With the gorgeous production and impeccable songwriting I give this album a 10/10.
  21. Venusiandoll
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum rico liricamente e lindas produções tocantes,serviu para mostrar o quao grande e swift,uma das maiores artistas e compositoras da historia
  22. Kendricklheamar
    Jul 31, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's so methodical, it's boring. Taylor always talking about the same subjects and people thinking that she is an artist who renews, "owner of the industry", what drugs do you use? The only relevant song is 'Exile', that's it, just… Expand
  23. taylorswiftstan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    wow she made her best in quarantine, her most mature album, it has so soft songs, i always want an indie/alternative album from Taylor and it happened. And of course it's aoty perry@
  24. VICTORCASSEB
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is one of the incredible things happened on this quarantine. Now, she's arrived quickly and suddenly and brought to us that she got the better: Her compositions on the folk/indie style. Thanks for always doing your best? Taylor.
  25. 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.
  26. rami_talol
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's just a masterpiece It's a perfection The lyrics are amazing and so pure
  27. Nat11
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is majestic. Taylor really did manage to portray her memories, thoughts and imagination, and to show them to us by such beautiful storytelling songs. sad, beautiful, tragic. Simply revealing. she completely pulled off the genre switch.
  28. Peachtito
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente impecável em questão acústica, o mundo precisava desse álbum e de todo o seu visual pra lembrar que esse momento vai passar e que vamos poder respirar livremente de novo
  29. AlgrenDola
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    First half is great but the rest is getting quite boring. It doesn't have a proper lead single, but I understand 'cause it was a surprise album.
  30. Angel198913
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This a masterpiece, Taylor give us an album with all the stories and beautiful melodies
  31. taylorhalsey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's Taylor Swift's best album,she is slay我爱泰勒斯威夫特，他好棒啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊，中国欢迎你啊。天朝天后。slay！
  32. ToniSwift13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, she is the music industry and she is a streaming force
  33. Dandiimann
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of Taylor, i love and i think this album will win album of the year at the grammy awards
  34. mateo12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    completamente cohesivo, me siento conforme con su nuevo trabajo, uno de los más sólidos desde RED o reputation
  35. Yeyo1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Grande eres Miss Swift lo hiciste otra vez, nos obtuviste Folklore es un álbum majestuoso
  36. pierfilippov
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the album came as a surprise..... and that wasn’t even the biggest one. folklore is a beautiful and charming body of work, full of stories and clear images. A big grown from “lover” which, although had some remarkable songs in it (cruel summer, lover, false god) was not as cohesive and fluid as other taylor swift albums. however, in only 11 months, swift managed to do what in my opinionthe album came as a surprise..... and that wasn’t even the biggest one. folklore is a beautiful and charming body of work, full of stories and clear images. A big grown from “lover” which, although had some remarkable songs in it (cruel summer, lover, false god) was not as cohesive and fluid as other taylor swift albums. however, in only 11 months, swift managed to do what in my opinion is her best album to date… Expand
  37. ocorgs
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Miss Taylor said I am your enchanted woods queen...can you say legendaric. Mom
  38. G95zm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ¿Qué es lo que pasó? Pues que que como ya es costumbre, Taylor volvió a reinventarse, y lo hizo como solo ella sabe. De manera pura y desde la raíz, logrando nuevos y diferentes sonidos y letras. Definitivamente es un disco profundo, mágico y maravilloso.
  39. MartaAlves13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor did it again. A surpising album. Taylor can just do anything she wants, I think that now, eaven the sky is not a limit for Taylor Swift.
  40. Tinetine
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This surprise album is flawless, I really love the concept, Taylor Swift once again proved to us that she is a musical genuis, her songwriting skills never fade. I admire also the melodies and the storytelling, what a goosebumps experience to listen this masterpiece.
  41. Alecsander0
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved it
  42. Yohanan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of Swift's career. An album with calm and melancholic songs, the album sounds like the currents of a romantic river in Italy. Deep lyrics, Swift manages to put his old anxieties, in letters so smooth and pleasant. The album is cohesive from beginning to end, Swift's 8th album, and yet another masterpiece for his career.
  43. 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!!!
  44. Bennijw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album makes you want to jump out of your car window at 100 mph but not because it is bad, because it is so emotional you've got to feel something apart from this bliss that this has created before you.
  45. AngelTox
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Realmente comienzas el álbum y pareciera que es una canción de larga duración. Todo muy plano...
  46. enzo327
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    What a great and depth album ! Taylor swift is going beyond the expectations and she's doing it in it's best way ! The lyrics are so mesmerizing !
  47. Germannn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best album by Taylor and the best that has come out so far in 2020, each song tells a story and that is incredible. My favorites are: exile, my tears ricochet and august.… Expand
  48. kami123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor never fails to surprise me. The album is simply brilliant. Even though I am a long time fan, even I can't deny this album is at a level she had not been able to reach before, even with RED. Fantastic.
  49. georgianaeliza
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso com uma temática muito boa, nesse álbum a Taylor cria uma excelente misturas de sons, e se reinventa, um trabalho muito bem feito.
  50. HugoTreminio
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, Taylor always surprise us with the best ways possible. It's on par with her previous work. A stellar masterpiece in general.
  51. reuel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift was bold and insightful. In such a short time for the release of 'Lover' and within social isolation, he releases an album with an incredible aesthetic and with a deep essence. Without a doubt this album is the best of blonde. It deserves all the best.
  52. JonahCollins
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    I'm not a Swift's fan but I really like this! Jack Antonoff I love love you.
  53. Rithyleapphea
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    I appreciate the lyrics and the story behind it. The sound isn't for me tho
    - fave: Mad Woman
    - least fave: mirrorball
  54. Gabi_abreu
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Альбом скучный, желание поспать не понравилось Блестящий и сырой альбом
  55. minham
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Tão ruim que dormi ouvindo isso. Não sei como a Taylor teve a coragem de lançar essa bomba.
  56. AlexisVera
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Aburrido, siempre lo mismo, no entiendo cómo pueden los críticos profesionales ponerle 10 a esta cosa dónde cualquier canción entra en cualquiera de sus albums, no te falta mucho Taylor te falta todo.
  57. AdrianGrande
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es muy hermoso este álbum. Taylor nos transporta a diferentes lugares con sonidos tan brillantes y líricas tan emocionalmente honestas y refinadas.
  58. JosueAM
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Quizá el mejor álbum de Taylor Swift hasta la fecha, con una lírica maravillosa y una muy buena producción, pero se siente que fue a lo seguro, las canciones suenan un tanto monótonas y la voz de Taylor sigue una misma línea. Un muy buen experimento de la cantante y de lo mejor del 2020. 87/100.
  59. Carlosmadero
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Bad álbum, is boring Taylor maybe must be try another formula to male a good álbum, like 1989.
  60. Miltonmonster
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy aburrido y monótono, realmente esperaba algo bueno, pero en fin ojalá taylor pueda sacar otro 1989… Expand
  61. KarlRussel1997
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    I need more relistens since I got bored easily. Maybe I will like it someday. But it is beautifully composed.
  62. mynickislu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In a world collapsed for a pandemic and the incompetence of our leaders, Folklore comes as an invitation to introspection.
    There is so much poetry and crudity. It's hard to not get yourself crying when "epiphany" plays: "Only twenty minutes to sleep but you dream of some epiphany. Just one single glimpse of relief to make some sense of what you've seen".
    There's no drama for media in    In a world collapsed for a pandemic and the incompetence of our leaders, Folklore comes as an invitation to introspection.
    There is so much poetry and crudity. It's hard to not get yourself crying when "epiphany" plays: "Only twenty minutes to sleep but you dream of some epiphany. Just one single glimpse of relief to make some sense of what you've seen".
    There's no drama for media in Folklore. It's the Taylor's best work so far.    … Expand
  63. tryinaway
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    I am really disappointed for the album. It’s not the Taylor Swift we had known until reputation.
  64. mrchromatica
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Her most boring album. Trying to be an indie artist, and it looks embarrassing at this moment. Stream Chromatica for clear skin
  65. ladygagamycure
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s such a great album everyone should listen it. Taylor you did it again!
  66. Marcoosalonz
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
  67. Navneetkambjo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Folklore is quite boring when compared to lover, 1989 and her other albums.
  68. Limaandrey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing
  69. brenokenny10
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum pessoal e com lindas estórias e histórias contadas. Algo totalmente diferente de tudo o que Taylor já lançou na vida. Fabuloso.
  70. adsonjr15
    Jul 26, 2020
    1
    Sonoridade lenta, cansativa, e entediante. Álbum muito longo, e cansativo para escutar.
  71. brenobauer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A surprising and unexpected change of course in Taylor's career, but still a great album, one of the bests i'd say, sided by 1989 and Lover. Each track takes you to a different place and makes you feel a lot of feelings, throwing you into a giant and irregular sea of songs in which you can dive, struggle, sink, have fun and just let it takes you in a incredible journey in a uncertain way.A surprising and unexpected change of course in Taylor's career, but still a great album, one of the bests i'd say, sided by 1989 and Lover. Each track takes you to a different place and makes you feel a lot of feelings, throwing you into a giant and irregular sea of songs in which you can dive, struggle, sink, have fun and just let it takes you in a incredible journey in a uncertain way. Taylor Swift just gave us all, showing that she's a truly versatile artist.… Expand
  72. xoGabexo
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    Idk, the lyrics are good, but the rest is so boring.
    I expected more. Unlucky me.
  73. NadzSwan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is so lovely , it completely fits it´s name. This is a story book made into songs. Stripped from every glamour , this goes back to basics , the lyrics make you feel you are sitting in a rustic coffee shop , with pouring rain outside , reading a nice book . It´s honest , just lovely .
  74. amancheli
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so good, queen Taylor. I love my tears recochet so much, thanks.
  75. jhovanjc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El nuevo álbum de Taylor Swift viene con un nuevo género, demostrando la versatilidad del artista para componer y producir.
  76. anderswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "this is me trying... at least i'm trying" congrats taylor you make me cry!
  77. Luccaslg
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Podre, acho q nunca ouvi um álbum tão ruim como esse, parece uma única musica de 1 hora.
  78. wetrajano
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! taylor just served, its already my favorite album of her
  79. ZachGibo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is so different from everything taylor has ever put out before. Im so grateful that she reinvented herself to this album. Im loving her alternative/sad/chill side.
  80. Deivit
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest 2020 album, deserves every perfect acclamation that already have gotten. Thank you miss Americana.
  81. Jesusvocom
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Un álbum muy plano, muy de lo mismo. No tiene algo que te atrape y cuando empeizas a sentir algo es porque te estas quedando dormido.
  82. ninopqsim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore é a nova Bíblia sagrada da indústria musical. Obrigado Taylor por ser maravilhosa!
  83. Aurea
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    o álbum está muito diferente de tudo que ela já fez,as músicas ficaram todas perfeitas
  84. STREAM_RARE
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Grande TAYLEYENDA, enterraste a Lady Cucaracha y el mojón plástico de Chromatica.
  85. Diegosresendez
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Jamás se reinventa, sus canciones siempre seran lo mismo, como lana del rey, me empieza a aburrir y hablo por muchos!!!
  86. w4llster
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    INCREDIBLE. She always doing an amazing job. I'm not a Taylor fan an being a hater with no reason for a long time in my life. Maybe the reason was the perfect lyrics and talent that hurt me so badly for not give me a single reason to hate her. I just surrended for her with Lover and this album makes me growl as a human, please Taylor... Forgive me. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!
  87. Distedu91
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amé el álbum!!! Sin duda alguna ella nos demuestra que es una artista muy versátil y que no le teme a los cambios.
  88. AbelTP
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Canciones repetitivas, aburridas, basicas, me aburrio mucho, y parece que solo lanzo el album para vender algo y ya, a mi forma de ver Taylor es una gran artista pero este album es lo peor que ha sacado.
  89. Canenguez
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Aburridisisisisisimo. Me gusta Taylor pero este album NO. Solo descartes de los demas albumes.
  90. Rosamel
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Ikonikisima Dioslor salvandonos de tanta Surratica, se cag0 en Mierga con esta obra de arte! Nada más que decir del álbum del año
  91. Bastian98
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Asqueroso álbum, no le bastó con robar el pop, y ahora quiere robar el indie, si tenías clases de música y hablaban de folklor te intereso? , a mi no, lo peor de lo peor
  92. Salsapockbill24
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Not sure how or why this album has such great reviews. I found it incredibly boring and dull. I miss the pop Taylor with huge songs. This album could have been made by anyone.
  93. fernando19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore fue una sensación de emociones expresada por el “Storytelling”. Algo simple pero bien hecho.
  94. rrandymiller
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I loved this album! Taylor showed us her pure talent as a songwriter. Each song can transmit a lot of feelings and emotions so real.
  95. cn_casabuena
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's never new for Taylor Swift to release a lyrical masterpiece music but in this album her ethics is top-tier. She once again outdid herself with this surprised drop album. Unlike with her previous projects, this album is more of an indie, country but with a little sprinkle of contemporary pop sound that makes it more mature and interesting.… Expand
  96. 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.
  97. XBR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore, to begin with, is two words: maturity and perfection. Taylor did an astonishing job clearing the way for a second genre switch, a switch that definitely captured our hearts!
  98. gabbo12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it, it's a magical experience with a lana del rey's vibes. it's one of her best albums ever.… Expand
  99. Hectorlimo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The stories in the albums are really amazing, love it. One of her best albums
  100. Rafael1510
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    As letras são o destaque dos álbuns da Taylor, e não é de menos que Folklore nos entregou um prato cheio de belas histórias, mas conforme você vai ouvindo a sequência das faixas o álbum se torna maçante e repetitivo demais.
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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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