folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. IJSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I never really expected this album to be this SO GOOD. I can't literally pick my favorite songs because all of it are good!
  2. Gwayne
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The entire tracks in the album is great Im already in love to exile, cardigan, seven, epiphany, peace and hoax! this is great! a masterpiece indeed.
  3. travisanderson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really calming, beautiful and gorgeous record I've never heard before. A brand new sound of Taylor that lets me feel super relieved at this hard time. … Expand
  4. Riantn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    So freaking mature album. The whole theme is new fresh and different. I Love it so much. You bring the journey to old swifties
  5. Bleumerr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is literally a masterpiece!! Honestly it can be one of the best albums of her.
  6. Zoe20happy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best of Taylors discography, displaying her growth as a lyricist and musician in a mature and blissful display and magnificence.
  7. Giorgia_05
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As always Swift shows how brilliant she is in what she does and is just another confirm of how she can switch between genres easily and successfully. She had a very short time to write the songs in quarantine and create the album, but I’m not disappointed at all.… Expand
  8. haleybiberwife
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best and most mature album lyrically and sonically, this is literary all i've ever wanted from her, this acoustic pop and folk indie sound leaves me breathless… Expand
  9. alebrdrgs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! The best Taylor's album, so magical the experience of listen to this music at this moment of history. Sad and beautiful.
  10. sangriacontrol
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    An amazing album! Definitely my favourite album of 2020, so far. It's outstanding compared to her previous work. This album gives me Lana Del Rey's 'Norman ******* Rockwell' vibes, which is a good thing.
  11. seljancura
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet! She really outdid herself. Definitely her most cohesive body of work with such mature lyrics.
  12. baltazarswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is a comfortable,cozy album that you can listen while in quarantine especially when it's raining and exile, my tears in ricochet, august and cardigan are my faves right now and the cardigan MV is such a beautiful cinematic experience and I can't wait for the other videos to come out, all we wanted was more selfies and Taylor dropped a whole album, what a queen!
  13. TheCardigan132
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    did not expect this from miss Swift. this album is amazing. sounds so much like old Taylor but more mature. congratulations Taylor Swift!
  14. Sanabia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Keeping its essence but rising in quality, album of the year. So amazing!!!
  15. regsandg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    enchanting work of art. a lyrical masterpiece. great storytelling. i just sob all through out the album.
  16. Gebrilia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never in my wildest dream I would think that Taylor Swift would collab with Bon Iver. The track of most of these songs are so wistful and sounds dreamy, like you are walking around in the middle of jungle at dawn. It has certain atmosphere that make you think about all things you have been through. Love it… Expand
  17. burstylor
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what can i say..... she is TAYLOR SWIFT.
    everytime she changes her music styles
    with high risk. but all we have to do is believe. piano based sound bgm was beautiful with her special voice. CARDIGAN the title was mindblowing and EXILE was the best song i had heard last 5 years.    … Expand
  18. Djinginsburg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    MAGNIFIQUE! son meilleur album jusqu'a présent.
    Les lyrics sont super et intense, on voit qu'elle a écris ça avec tout son coeur.
    BRAVO!
  19. muoneoe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics are legendary, they include such different metaphors and words we may have never seen in her pop albums, really brings me back to the creativity she had when she was country. So happy to experience my favorite artist switch to different genres all the time
  20. kazimierska
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Indie record of the year and I don't care if she's a popstar. This whole album is a so consistent and well thought. Writing three different perspectives on one relationship is something unheard of and really hard to execute (not making it chaotic while doing so) and Taylor managed to do that in one album. This is magical, calming, but bittersweet album about reminiscing about her oldIndie record of the year and I don't care if she's a popstar. This whole album is a so consistent and well thought. Writing three different perspectives on one relationship is something unheard of and really hard to execute (not making it chaotic while doing so) and Taylor managed to do that in one album. This is magical, calming, but bittersweet album about reminiscing about her old relationships, the good times and the worse times. Collab with Bon Iver? Superior indie track.… Expand
  21. gemsa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album. Taylor’s best album.
  22. taytay1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's amazing to see Taylor changing, maturing and venturing into new musical styles. I love all her phases
  23. markanton13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album to listen this Quarantine. Chill and relaxing. Love the story telling. Songwriting is at its peak. 100/100
  24. anetdng
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    what can i say. this album such a masterpiece. i cannot describe how beautiful it is. taylor's best album. period.
  25. lunavanessa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente impecável e coeso, flui perfeitamente bem, instrumentais magníficos e as letras... meu Deus! São uma obra prima.
  26. chelseaharvey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is amazing! It’s a dreamy work of art. I love how she could literally do any genre and still kill it. I love her!
  27. Lubos13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020 so far. So mature and so pure. I absolutely love it. This is pure art.
  28. tilly13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album, the lyrics are phenomenal, the production is amazing as-well, she has outdone herself, and should be very proud
  29. WaiZinPaing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Second best thing that I ever had in this pandemic. I really didn't think I will get this kind of music from her cos my favorite genre is country. But she is fitted in every genre and she's still the one. Bon Iver is the best choice to collaborate for this folk album. My most favorite picks for this album are august, exile, seven, invisible string, illicit affairs, my tears ricochet andSecond best thing that I ever had in this pandemic. I really didn't think I will get this kind of music from her cos my favorite genre is country. But she is fitted in every genre and she's still the one. Bon Iver is the best choice to collaborate for this folk album. My most favorite picks for this album are august, exile, seven, invisible string, illicit affairs, my tears ricochet and the last great american dynasty. Cheers!!!… Expand
  30. Terezza
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is everything!! The aesthetic of album is best thing Taylor made. I really enjoy it
  31. ariana_god
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Wow !! I didn't know what to expect but I'm not surprised!! This is really different from what I'm used to listen but I like it so much ! You can really truc Taylor with any genre haha ! I'm glad I listened to it :) I really have to take the time one day to read all the lyrics and grasp the meaning because it's so good !
    My favourite track my tears ricochet.
    I recommend it.
  32. Alex13sd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Emotional and necessary. Soul in a pure state, sincerity and novelty. Hope in difficult times. The only catch is to listen to this album in summer, as it would be perfect in autumn, next to a fireplace with a glass of wine.
  33. Ek_wheeler
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    So lyrical and haunting in the way she pours herself into the music. This album isn't about sales, this is her genuinely enjoying what she's writing and wanting to share it with us all.
  34. Camila13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's perfect!! A piece of art!! I'm extremely in love with this album... The sonority is always the same, no oscillations, you can appreciate the album with your soul...
  35. Sy13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Describing ‘folklore’ as a great album doesn’t do any justice. It is whimsical, magical and cohesive masterpiece. It portrays stories that transport you to that particular and specific moment in time. It is indeed poetry beautifully sang. Well done Taylor! So much love and proudness, you are truly a one of the most remarkable artist and songwriter.
  36. billyvawser
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pre-Folklore I wasn't the hugest of Swifties, but my best friend is a giant Swiftie and so over the years, I've become more and more of a Swiftie myself. This album has made me a giant Swiftie. This album is **** faultless. Taylor really said to the world - **** you world, I'm gonna make music that makes me happy" - and it has paid off tremendously. She deserves every single piece ofPre-Folklore I wasn't the hugest of Swifties, but my best friend is a giant Swiftie and so over the years, I've become more and more of a Swiftie myself. This album has made me a giant Swiftie. This album is **** faultless. Taylor really said to the world - **** you world, I'm gonna make music that makes me happy" - and it has paid off tremendously. She deserves every single piece of accolade she will undoubtedly get for Folklore. A indie folk album by one of the world's biggest pop stars, and a very **** good one at that? This is the perfect summer roadtrip album and a perfect album for sunny afternoons of easy contemplation. She absolutely served here. She did the damn thing. And by showing her authenticity through her songwriting, she has never shone brighter. This would be the album I'd show to anyone doubting Taylor Swift's artistry as a musician - because make no mistake, she's not just a musician - this is artist **** This is art. I don't have enough words to tell you how much I love this album. If you haven't heard it, go listen to it. Worth your time. Review over - stream Folklore today!… Expand
  37. Openok
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album.This album is full of hope and beautiful fantasy, but also mixed with sad and perfect tragic color
  38. Danielle_dbatb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical masterpiece as always. Her voice is amazing, she’s gained so much control over it through the years and this new sound is pure and perfect.
  39. michaelbolat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i just wanna be in a cabin in the woods crying over someone i loved, is that too much to ask?
  40. haimlin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    2020 best album............................................................
  41. imarinhobc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album so far! It's so unbelieveble she did this on quarentine!! I'm so Happy for her!
  42. mizzzwan1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Definitely her most mature album yet. I love how she liked to experimenting new sound and weren’t afraid to do it and I love her bravery for that. A perfect rain weather album to me. I love you Taylor Swift
  43. fabienvallant
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love it taylor’s best album to date for sure and her most grown body of work… Expand
  44. BeatrizSilva23
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, personal and emotional lyrical. Every music have a story behind, I don’t have words to describe this album!!!
  45. noelemmanuel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An masterpiece that defines Taylor Swift's ability as a powerful songwriter. This album is her best album in her entire career. Emotional, raw and authentic and new from her previous work. This album will tell a story that will send you to a journey. This album deserves critical acclaim and recognition, but this is Taylor Swift ,I expect nothing less from the greatest songwriters of ourAn masterpiece that defines Taylor Swift's ability as a powerful songwriter. This album is her best album in her entire career. Emotional, raw and authentic and new from her previous work. This album will tell a story that will send you to a journey. This album deserves critical acclaim and recognition, but this is Taylor Swift ,I expect nothing less from the greatest songwriters of our generation.… Expand
  46. Pedroigorrosas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved this album, swift show incredible maturity..
    This is the best album after the reputation!!
  47. HonestMetaRevs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I would like to start by saying that the people who are calling this album "basic" have no idea what they're talking about and are probably just some haters who can't stand the fact that Taylor Swift has a better album than their favourite artist. This album is nowhere even close to basic. So, I'd recommend not considering the reviews with a 0 rating. I usually don't review albums, butI would like to start by saying that the people who are calling this album "basic" have no idea what they're talking about and are probably just some haters who can't stand the fact that Taylor Swift has a better album than their favourite artist. This album is nowhere even close to basic. So, I'd recommend not considering the reviews with a 0 rating. I usually don't review albums, but after listening to folklore, how could I not?! This album is synonymous with perfection. The beauty of the album, the lyrical versatility, the production, the vocals, the collaborations!!! This album legitimately makes you feel things you probably didn't even think you could feel.

    This album is something I never knew I needed. I would 100% recommend this album to anyone who enjoys good music. In fact, this album IS good music. This album IS great music. This is the kind of quality music that should be made by more artists. Ms. Swift has gained a new fan today!    … Expand
  48. roseleckie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    musically and lyrically stunning, maybe her best work! the sound is so calming and so beautiful, the whole album feels magical to listen to
  49. Kindin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sem comentários, perfeito do começo ao fim. Taylor sempre perspicaz como sempre
  50. erinb1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    if cool breezes and warm hugs were an album, literal perfection. she has done what no other artist has done by starting her journey with country, branching to pop, and then arriving at a whimsical lyrical masterpiece that is this folksy alternative album.
  51. rhowbertmoto
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The lyrics are so well-thought and impressive. The instrumentals are heavenly. Storytelling, which Swift is known for, is strongly served. Album of the Year.
  52. teainthesummer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    definitely the album of the year. I love the references to the old songs, the old vibes mixed with contemporary influences.
  53. seokjinoir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's perfect. definitely the best album i’ve heard. it's very cohesive and has the best composition from taylor's albums, witch is VERY good. i loved the way she connected the three songs about the same situation!!
  54. ParomitaPal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I was crying when the album got released... it's like your childhood nostalgia and noir all fused together with incredible lyricism of Ms. Taylor Swift. Hats off
  55. LuisMachuca
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor no deja de sorprender. Te guste o no su nuevo sonido es innegablemente uno de sus trabajos líricos. Creo que es importante mencionar que Taylor es una artista que experimenta con sonidos nuevos en cada album. Por lo que fans de sus antiguas entregas podrían fácilmente juzgar mal sus nuevos proyectos. Sin embargo lo que hace especial a Taylor sigue presente en este album y los queTaylor no deja de sorprender. Te guste o no su nuevo sonido es innegablemente uno de sus trabajos líricos. Creo que es importante mencionar que Taylor es una artista que experimenta con sonidos nuevos en cada album. Por lo que fans de sus antiguas entregas podrían fácilmente juzgar mal sus nuevos proyectos. Sin embargo lo que hace especial a Taylor sigue presente en este album y los que tenemos años escuchándola lo sabemos. Pues somos fans de ella y lo que aporta a dichos géneros y no del genero en el que se podría encajonar. Gran trabajo Taylor. Lo hiciste de nuevo.… Expand
  56. swiftsbridge
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of Taylor's best albums. It is sonically cohesive, her lyricism is incredible, and she displays great storytelling ability.
  57. Mainpappi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS album IS REALLY SURPRISING!!! SHE JUST SLAPPED THE WORLD YESTERDAY WITH AN ANNOUNCEMENT AND NEW GENRE UGHHH. THIS ALBUM IS BEYOND MAGICAL AND STEP ABOVE BEAUTIFUL. THE GRAMMYS SHOULD GIVE THIS THE AOTY OR ELSE... E!!… Expand
  58. julianescheidt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album shows Taylor best side in music, the more you listen to it, the better it gets. Hands down the best album of Taylor.… Expand
  59. JQ1120
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A beautifully produced, written and engineered album. The songs are mature and the story telling ability of Miss Swift is just wonderful. Very single songs are so tightly woven with such good stories. I’m in love with her all over again
  60. ariswtnr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift's most intimate and mature record to date. Folklore reminds us why Taylor is one of the most important living songwriters.
  61. realejab
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The chilling sound and goosebumps can't suffice the talent and poetry in this album. The brilliance of storytelling and cohesion of instrumentals paced the album like an unexpected adventure to the wilderness full of "what-ifs" and anxiety but continued to find out yourself. A spectacular masterpiece in its essence.
  62. Theote
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album really shows Taylors writing ability, this is similiar to her Red album but has a sadder undertone to the songs. Its her best album to date in my opinion. Folklore shows that Taylor can still really write a full album without her more upbeat pop sound. Every song have a more mystical sound and with the sadder undertone it fits with the album Title "Folklore"
  63. Scottie202
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Listen Taylor Swift is just ART her writing undefeated
  64. noitsbettyy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a very good album, very coherent in the music, so simple yet so emotional. I think that with folklore Taylor brought her songwriting ability to a whole other level which is more mature. I really appreciated this work.
  65. Taysepiphany
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the most cohesive albums I've heard in a while. Taylor Swift proves her extraordinary talent once again. The album has amazing nostalgic tunes, that remind us of our childhood/youth. Taylor's vocals are absolutely beautiful. I am absolutely astonished how she created such a masterpiece in just 4 months. Truly a blessing to be alive at the same time as Taylor Swift.
  66. bethanylouu13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020, it’s a lyrical masterpiece and a complete genius piece.
  67. Lizzie_Rates
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sonically cohesive and a far step away from the generic pop sound. She's regrown some of her country roots as proven by the mainly acoustic sounds and sharp songwriting. Truly an album of the decade.
  68. anonly
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album of the year . i am speechless taylor swift is the music industry. she is constantly out doing herself.
  69. StateOfGrace131
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are beatiful and mature, i didnt know she was ever going to top her best album RED but for me this one is better
  70. Obi-wan88
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Buen album, no hecho para los charts, con buenas letras. Me huele a grammys.
  71. pablovld
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor shines in 'folklore', her most cohesive and lyrically gorgeous album to date. She tells a story through different perspective and manages to convey them in a way that feels unique to Taylor, even though she's experimenting with an all new genre. Impressive, beautiful, melancholic, this album is everything.
  72. BWJohnsonMusic
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Taylor lets the fantasy crash with reality on folklore. The mystical, blush-covered beauty of being in love crashes with the reality of being 30 and dealing with harsh truths. “What started in beautiful ruins, ends with meetings in parking lots.” - Illicit Affairs For many of us who grew up listening to Taylor’s catalog, we know the best songs from Taylor may not be the bops and bangersTaylor lets the fantasy crash with reality on folklore. The mystical, blush-covered beauty of being in love crashes with the reality of being 30 and dealing with harsh truths. “What started in beautiful ruins, ends with meetings in parking lots.” - Illicit Affairs For many of us who grew up listening to Taylor’s catalog, we know the best songs from Taylor may not be the bops and bangers she releases to radio- but the intimate, vulnerable songs she hides in her track list. On 1989’s ‘Clean’ or Red’s ‘All Too Well’, we are given glimpses into Taylor’s world. Controlled settings where she controls the narrative; surrounded by songs about love and heartbreak and growing up. Folklore is an album built entirely in vulnerability and intimacy. Throwing down the defense of living up to what everyone expects her to be. She is giving us an entire album of ‘clean’ and ‘New Years Day’ and ‘Call it What You Want’. At first glance, we’re made to think she created an album of songs like ‘Safe and Sound’ - a collaboration between her and the now-separated duo, The Civil Wars. As if she deviated from all past versions of her to give us a moody, sepia-toned album she recorded in a cabin. Folklore is more than that. The lyrics are vibrant and show us that Taylor is a 30 year old woman who views life differently than she did at 16. It’s not too much or too little. It’s a safe space she’s created to allow her fans and critics to sit and listen and see where she’s at in her life.… Expand
  73. AlexRider
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I lover her character building and sequence. She's an amazing song writer and has potential for penning a Poem or book too.
    Taylor Swift is the epitome of beautiful lyricism and unparalleled charm. Her words are enticing and yet calming, she captures her listeners. No wonder this woman is discredited by the industry. Taylor swift is a literall queen in her own right. Everybody should give    I lover her character building and sequence. She's an amazing song writer and has potential for penning a Poem or book too.
    Taylor Swift is the epitome of beautiful lyricism and unparalleled charm. Her words are enticing and yet calming, she captures her listeners. No wonder this woman is discredited by the industry. Taylor swift is a literall queen in her own right. Everybody should give this album a listen. It's poignant, it's brutal and it's the truth.    … Expand
  74. charlijudge
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best lyrical and instrumental work of singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. It represents a new narrative and maintains the excitement for what is to come for her
  75. heretoreview
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album flaunts Swift's extraordinary capability of storytelling and songwriting.
  76. luciaaazz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing it's a must i loved it so much, it's the perfect album for the winter, has some amazing songs
  77. vintgy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, give birth to it.
  78. Juliasullivxn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing and raw, she is finally able to be herself and this album is an expression of memories and imagination.
  79. villainbrine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This genre-bending album puts Swift into a place higher Mount Olympus. If it was possible to give this album an 11, everyone would. Go listen to it and feel the magic in Swift's songwriting and emotional singing.
  80. Fransisc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift showed off her superior Songwriting skills and vision on this masterpiece, congratulations
  81. millerss
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a heavenly experience. literally brings you back to those times were nothing really mattered. stream folklore, follow me on twt: @miiierss

    if you don't like this, ew.    … Expand
  82. bulatovatwitter
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    `and I think you should come live with me
    and we can be pirates
    then you won't have to cry
    or hide in the closet
    and just like a folk song
    our love will be passed on`
  83. ppaulo12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a Taylor simplesmente fez tudo com esse álbum, se o aoty não vier agora é pq ela já tem 2
  84. Aoifestephens
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrics don’t get better than this, she’s the artist of the decade. No skips at all and the intertwining stories between the songs, no one, no one is doing it like her!
  85. andream13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album... every song feels like a dream you don’t want to wake up from and the lyrics tell the perfect stories
  86. danuru
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sin lugar a duda, es el album más maduro y profundo que la estadounidense ha publicado en toda su carrera. La calidad lírica y el minimalismo de las canciones hacen del trabajo una obra indie/folk maestra. No es solo la reina del pop, es la reina de todo lo que se proponga porque es la mejor compositora que la música alumbra en muchísimos años. Enhorabuena
  87. GabriellaJesus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum da sua carreira! Criativo, ousado, intimista e profundo. Ela se reinventa a cada álbum e aqui foi uma de suas melhores formas!
  88. Jordanhughes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An iconic album by an iconic artist. A whole new genre that she seemlessly switches into and delivers 16 songs of pure brilliance!
  89. Sammyjane
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is wanna of the most beautiful albums I have heard in a long time. Taylor’s ability to tell stories through her songwriting is something very few other artists can do. I love this album so much coming for AOTY legend.
  90. winmetawin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore isn't just an album she’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. Shes art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever needed.
  91. Revcascade
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely beautiful. The best work she has ever put out. Have fun running the threads of truth or fantasy between your fingers, trying to work out what the songs are about. My 1 is timeless. Exile is incredible. Mad woman I relate to
  92. Katoaduashvili
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics perfectly matched her angelic vocal. She truly is an educated writer. I’m impressed by soft music this album has.
  93. loizzg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the best record of the year she did it again and will keep doing and i love her
  94. Lola56
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love it!!!! It’s soooo good!! I can’t stop listening, she is a incredible artist and songwriter
  95. Yernur
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love this album! I’ve waiting for this kinda songs since Red and I am not disappointed
  96. Stefx
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    just ... there are no words to describe the incredible experience that was listening to this album for the first time..
  97. katbat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is absolute perfection. It exceeded all expectations I had, even as a stan of taylor. I have never experienced an album so painful, so ethereal, so overwhelming beautiful and relatable. I sobbed and I loved. I will never get over this.
  98. miaperaic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The whole album is so good. Exile is the best song.
    Probably her the most mature album. Stream foklore
  99. folklores
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore proves that her masterful lyricism still doesn’t miss. Told from the perspective of characters Swift herself imagined, it needed a lot of dissection.… Expand
  100. kjelldesot
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She never seizes to fail; every lyric threw back at me and hit me harder everytime I listened to it.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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