• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    an indisputable art. something i want to hear every day to comfort you, to calm your nerves. it was the hug that i needed in this very tense moment in which we are living.
  2. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best musical experience I've had in years! The songs are beautiful, everything is perfect. It is so easy to love Folklore!

    A melhor experiência musical que eu tive em anos! As músicas são lindas, tudo está perfeito. É muito fácil amar Folklore! ¡La mejor experiencia musical que he tenido en años! Las canciones son hermosas, todo es perfecto. ¡Es muy fácil amar a Folklore! La
    The best musical experience I've had in years! The songs are beautiful, everything is perfect. It is so easy to love Folklore!

    A melhor experiência musical que eu tive em anos! As músicas são lindas, tudo está perfeito. É muito fácil amar Folklore!

    ¡La mejor experiencia musical que he tenido en años! Las canciones son hermosas, todo es perfecto. ¡Es muy fácil amar a Folklore!

    La meilleure expérience musicale que j'ai eue depuis des années! Les chansons sont belles, tout est parfait. Il est très facile d'aimer Folklore!

    Die beste musikalische Erfahrung seit Jahren! Die Songs sind wunderschön, alles ist perfekt. Es ist sehr einfach, Folklore zu lieben!

    La migliore esperienza musicale che ho avuto da anni! Le canzoni sono bellissime, tutto è perfetto. È molto facile amare il folklore!

    몇 년 동안 경험 한 최고의 음악 경험! 노래는 아름답고 모든 것이 완벽합니다. 민속을 사랑하는 것은 매우 쉽습니다!
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  3. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i never thought she would go alternative but this is one of her best works yet omg i can’t stop
  4. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Taylor and her collaborators put their best songwriting. It just took me to heaven.
  5. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The álbum is absolutly emotional
    I really liked it
    A masterpiece
    Enchanted with it
  6. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A fantastic album, the lyrics are amazing.Cardigan and Exile are one of the best
  7. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics is amazing, everything in the album is amazing, congrats, taylor!!
  8. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyricism and storytelling on this record is unmatched. From little tastes of her musical inspirations (Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor) to the stories inspired by life, art, and her imagination—she took us all on a journey to the center of our soul. In an age of uncertainty and stillness, timelessness emerged. Taylor found a way to connect every song to each otherThe lyricism and storytelling on this record is unmatched. From little tastes of her musical inspirations (Bon Iver, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor) to the stories inspired by life, art, and her imagination—she took us all on a journey to the center of our soul. In an age of uncertainty and stillness, timelessness emerged. Taylor found a way to connect every song to each other in ways that confuse the narrative but also explain so much. An absolute masterclass in songwriting and allowing the deepest parts of your heart to grab the mic. Expand
  9. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    That's basically All Too Well but within a whole album! Taylor gave us wonderful lyrics, and a melody that sounds like her old country roots. It's simple, minimalist but powerful!
  10. Jul 24, 2020
    10
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  11. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore. Un álbum que es arte en su mayor expresión. Sus letras son magníficas, las historias que se cuentan a través de melodías y esos ritmos relajantes son el significado de Taylor Swift. Escuchar este álbum es como regresar al pasado y escuchar Speak Now y RED. Como si fuera una combinación de estos dos álbumes, es lo mejor que ha realizado Taylor. Es un álbum lleno de melancolía, de sentimiento y de amor. Expand
  12. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best album. The lyrics, the meaning, the concept, they're amazing. Periodt!!
  13. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best almost dreamy experience, an album that like books can take you far away into aesthetically pleasing melodies Expand
  14. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's lyricism is absolutely fantastic in this album, and her voice sounds more angelic than ever. This is truly a masterpiece.
  15. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date. The tracks invisible string, august, betty and hoax are perfection.
  16. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    泰妈妈这张专辑真的太棒了我好爱呜呜呜呜呜呜!希望泰妈妈可以多出洞,还有等疫情好了之后一定要多来几场巡演,I can't wait omg!I love this amazing album!
  17. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album en particular demuestra el talento que tiene Taylor Swift, sus letras profundas me han dejado atónito, demostrando que puede ser versátil y darnos calidad al mismo tiempo, me encantó. Expand
  18. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I am amazed by taylor's evolution. the consistency in this album is an admirable thing, the stories behind each song are captivating, in this album taylor presents the best in her talent to songwrite. if on the album 'lover' she showed a mature worldview, in 'folklore' she is way ahead. credits to the fact that this masterpiece was made in social isolation. definitely her best album.
  19. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best lyrics ever written are on this album. It gives off a mature Red vibes and goes back to more of her older roots. Overall this might be my favorite album of hers.
  20. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    At the same time Taylor Swift come back to the “old times”, her album, her writing is more mature than ever
  21. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor trabajo de Taylor Swift, si lo comparamos con todo el material anterior este es un máster pice
  22. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love the vibes a calming soothing album. Lyrically masterpiece. It's completely different compared to her last album"lover". The last album of hers are fun hype and upbeat it's all about love but this album is a surprising album from taylor.
  23. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album all around. Put her heart and soul on every track. You can see how she has matured. Album will sell very well. This has exceeded expectations.
  24. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Excellent but with the level ir This year is not that difficult anyways aoty period
  25. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's her best album! The lyrics, the instrumentals and the vocals are beyond great!
  26. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is such an amazing album!!!!!! Everyone should listen to it , at least Cardigan and Exile . Swifties don't forget to stream Cardigan MV on YouTube!!
  27. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was amazing!!!!! This is her best album so far... My favorite tracks from folklore are exile and betty
  28. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Exceptional album where Taylor adventures into an entirely new genre, writing deep, emotional songs, which tell beautiful stories of the hardships of love. All within around 3 months. Absolutely amazing album and entirely faultless!
  29. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Una completa obra de arte del género alternativo! Las 16 canciones cuentan historias, esparcen sentimientos de misterio, encanto y nostalgia. Un increíble álbum de estudio que realmente el mundo no podrá dejar pasar por alto
  30. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is her best album. i love it. every dong has a different way to touch my heart. LOVE IT!!!
  31. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of 2020, this album comes in a good moment. Also it show the other side of Taylor, deeply but kind Expand
  32. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrical masterpiece. Visual Treat. Musical Excellence. Taylor Swift proves she's the Best. Expand
  33. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's simply exceptional. A real masterpiece. That shows and proves that Swift is one of the greatest songwriters of the century.
  34. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a Masterpiece, Taylor just proves the incredibly great musician she is and has always been, the songs are so peaceful and calm, it's a perfect album. Expand
  35. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    IT'S such an amazing álbum, like a masterpiece✨. To me, Taylor made something beautiful with Folklore. ❤️
  36. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's best album lyrically speaking. The fact that she made an alternative album was very unexpected but very pleasant!
  37. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum con letras hermosas y con un ritmo algo particular, es algo nuevo para los fans de Taylor pero aun así es un disco maravilloso, Taylor siempre se reinventa y nos termina dando álbumes maravillosos. Además las canciones tienen una muy buena duración, algunas casi llegan a los cinco minutos y eso es algo que ella no nos daba desde Speak Now y RED así que se lo agradezco mucho, este álbum se merece un Grammy y todos los premios. Expand
  38. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Lyrical genius. My current favorites on this album are "betty" and "august." The former song is reminiscent of her Speak Now/Fearless era.
  39. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sonically cohesive and very mature. Once again, Swift shows off her excellence at songwriting.
  40. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a beautiful album with terrific storytelling and is great at setting the atmosphere Expand
  41. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Is the album of quarantine.
    I've loved every single song. This Is full of art.
    Thank u Miss Swift for being the artist of the decade.
  42. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    To me this is lyrically Taylor’s best album. Again, she outdid herself and experimented with a new sound, but without losing her essence. That’s why she’s such a great artist!
  43. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor Swift's best album, very mature, not wanting to skip any music and impeccable composition! Expand
  44. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of the year. Calm songs with excellent lyrics. Without a doubt, from the best works of Taylor Swift. I love it!! Expand
  45. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran albúm y ademas sus melodias y letras son muy hermosas Es arte este albúm Expand
  46. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    From a surprise release to transitioning from pop to alternative with smooth ease, Taylor Swift has surprised us all once again! This album is a great body of work that proves Swift's great songwriting abilities and that she can still create sad songs from a place of happiness just using her imagination. Folklore is truly a lyrical masterpiece that deserves all the acclaim it received.
  47. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Trust Taylor to outdo herself every time. As if proving her ineffable songwriting skills in previous albums weren’t enough, she delivered to us this Indie/Alr perfection. And every line just seem so flawlessly composed by the gods of the highest order. The versatility is unreal.
  48. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is amazingly beautiful. Her best work of art to date. Pure poetry and emotion wrapped up in one. You FEEL the lyrics. It is the album I didn’t know I needed. Thanks Taylor. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  49. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un bálsamo para el alma. Sorprendente de cómo se renueva en cada era y nunca repite lo mismo, sin perder su esencia como artista. Uno de sus mejores discos.
  50. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is Taylor Swift at her best! Her songwriting is showcased to new heights. We already knew she was a lyrical genius but this album blows everything out of the water. Folklore is dreamy, ethereal, magical, sad, happy, and hopeful. It's depth is incredible and I will be listening on repeat forever.
  51. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un Album muy completo, canciones buenas,excelentes letras! Te va a encantar
  52. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece i am very happy for folklore and i loved it completely
  53. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Her best work, hands down. Perfect from beginning to end.
  54. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The way that she saved 2020 with this one. yup yup yup. the lyrics are insanely beautiful and she SOUNDS incredible as always. my personal favorite is either my tears ricochet or august.
  55. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    La seriedad, la narrativa, las letras escritas por esta mujer son para ser apreciadas cada segundo. Taylor dejo a un lado su lado pop súper estrella, para convertirse en una Taylor narrativa con unas melodías suaves y pacíficas.
  56. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es muy hermoso justo lo que necesito un álbum para una tarde lluviosa .........
  57. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An album full of 'all too well'. Taylor Swift's songwriting skill shines in folklore. Shocked her fandom to the core! The best album ever. THE BEST! THE. BEST.
  58. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album taylor ever made, the lyrics, her voice everything fits perfectly in this album
  59. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    just beautiful, it's such a mature and peaceful album with beautiful lyrics, just like the vocals that are beautiful
  60. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so perfect and different that comparing to her previous work would be unfair.
  61. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible. It’s dreamy, haunting, heartbreaking. This is her best album yet. Taylor Swift has a way of making the most beautiful music and lyrics. The way she can switch genres so effortlessly is just mind blowing, this album is outstanding.
  62. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. Taylor has showed again how talented she is, I went to a nostalgic fantasy I did not know I needed. Expand
  63. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    There's no doubt that this is Taylor Swift's most beautiful and enchanting work to date.
  64. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best yet and I don’t say that lightly. One of the great lyrical storytellers that only exist sparingly throughout history
  65. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum arriesgado, muy maduro y con sonidos exquisitos. Letras hermosas, historias entrelazadas, que te hacen viajar a otro lugar y a otra época, a creer en cosas intangibles. Amo todos los trabajos de Taylor Swift pero “Folklore” realmente es lo que muchos necesitábamos pero lo desconocíamos. Expand
  66. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, thank you so much Taylor Swift offers so many feelings, you are a wonderful woman! Expand
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best and most cohesive album of Taylor so far. Songwriting is superb as always!
  68. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And she outdoes herself again. Extremely perfect album, listening to it we are transported on a journey, where she presents us with all her talent Expand
  69. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the best taylor's album, my new stan album
    it's so adorable, and the music it's incredible
  70. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good album, made my tears go out, good sound and beautiful lyrics. Album of the year Expand
  71. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    For sure it is different from what we are used to from Taylor, however, the album is a masterpiece. Has the ability to transport you to a whole new scenario, where you are isolated, it is cold but you still have the warm from a stove while grooving to the songs. Besides, every story has a unique way to transmit the right emotion attached to it. A surprise for sure, but Taylor giving usFor sure it is different from what we are used to from Taylor, however, the album is a masterpiece. Has the ability to transport you to a whole new scenario, where you are isolated, it is cold but you still have the warm from a stove while grooving to the songs. Besides, every story has a unique way to transmit the right emotion attached to it. A surprise for sure, but Taylor giving us more than what we expected has never been a surprise. Expand
  72. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album just defines what it means to be an artist, not just a singer. Taylor’s story telling carries the entire tracks with soft melodies but impactful imagery that makes you feel as if you’re reading an adult storybook. She’s a genius, your honor.
  73. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This is amazing, thank you Taylor for your talent. I love so many songs from it and think it is one of the best album that Taylor ever did, at least better than red lol.
  74. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a loirinha impressionou mais uma vez. Esse album reflete o melhor e mais brilhante lado da taylor, o de contadora de histórias.
  75. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ditches that heavy bubblegum production and the lyrics are sublime. queen sh*t.
  76. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte!!! No soy su fan, pero me encantan los géneros que abordó y su voz es muy agradable. Disfruté de cada canción, las puedo escuchar una y otra vez y no me cansaría o aburriría. Gustos son gustos. Un placer auditivo.
  77. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album fills you in an inexplicable way, it is truly great on an auditory level, you are filled with that peace and tranquility, it is beautiful.
  78. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This Is the Album i Want in Quarantine TYSM Taylulu for Making an iconic Album this deserves to be the Album Of The Year ❤️ At the Grammys
  79. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Something new for the artist of the decade! Cardigan its a masterpiece, track #5 its brilliant
  80. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album, she make great job! She deserve more ! She's the music industry ! We love you Queen !!!
  81. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album just shows how this artist can be versatile and go from one genre to the next with ease.
  82. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Didn't expect this from Taylor Swift. This is beyond perfection. Just what I need while still in quarantine. ❤
  83. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum tem um sonoridade impecável, ele gostoso de se ouvir é digo com tranquilidade é o melhor da carreira!
  84. Jul 24, 2020
    10
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  85. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que mezcla la melancolía y las letras mas sensibles de una autora en la cima de la creatividad. Álbum del año. Expand
  86. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito em questão de sonoridade, vocal, composição, inovação.... foi o time certo de Taylor se inovar na indústria da música e mais uma vez ela mostra que é uma artista de verdade e que pode fazer de tudo e mais um pouco, álbum muito cativante e emocionante.
  87. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An album full of extraordinary lyrics. Nada que pueda decir y describa el excelente trabó de la Señorita Swift. Magnífico
  88. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum é bem melancólico. A vibe dele é muito lúdica. Eu senti como se eu estivesse sentada numa varanda, em uma fazenda no meio do nada; o inverno começando, o céu cinza e o vento balançando as folhas das árvores e da grama alta, e alguém tivesse me contando histórias. A cada história eu me interessava mais, queria saber mais, ouvir mais. A melodia parece a mesma, mas ela tem suasO álbum é bem melancólico. A vibe dele é muito lúdica. Eu senti como se eu estivesse sentada numa varanda, em uma fazenda no meio do nada; o inverno começando, o céu cinza e o vento balançando as folhas das árvores e da grama alta, e alguém tivesse me contando histórias. A cada história eu me interessava mais, queria saber mais, ouvir mais. A melodia parece a mesma, mas ela tem suas nuances, as particularidades que se destacam por conta da boa engenharia. Se você não tem o costume de ouvir músicas mais lentas, músicas alternativas, então, talvez, você não vá gostar do álbum. E se você for fã de música pop (pop fafora), esse álbum definitivamente não é a sua vibe, mas você pode gostar sim, basta dar uma chance pra um novo estilo que não está presente no seu cotidiano. E lembre-se: tá tudo bem não gostar, ninguém é obrigado a nada, mas não custa nada reconhecer que o álbum está bem feito. A taylor conseguiu fazer um álbum bom, com melodias tocantes, letras que com certeza vão tocar várias pessoas, que muitos vão se identificar, pois, falam de coisas habituais mas de forma poética. Expand
  89. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    So intimate and beautiful! Just need a fireplace and a hot chocolate!

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  90. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor did great job. The album is beyond perfect and I love that. People with a great music taste can also feel with hers.
  91. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In people this is one of the best lyrical albums by Taylor, leaving behind the fanaticism, the album is really very good, the relaxing and calm sounds make this album special and being compared to other albums of the alternative genre, this album is very good, Taylor decided to reinvent himself and I think the best way he could do it was in the alternative genre, let's leave behind hateIn people this is one of the best lyrical albums by Taylor, leaving behind the fanaticism, the album is really very good, the relaxing and calm sounds make this album special and being compared to other albums of the alternative genre, this album is very good, Taylor decided to reinvent himself and I think the best way he could do it was in the alternative genre, let's leave behind hate and competition and let's start enjoying all the albums. Expand
  92. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZING THE LYRICS FLOW BEAUTIFULLY also the vocals are perfection. This is the album or raw talent that we have all been waiting for.
  93. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the most mature album from Taylor. It amazingly make you feel like a summer sunset.
  94. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A MASTERPIECE. Her best work to date - a literal lullaby. Her writing always speaks to me but this time around it was different.
  95. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Folklore feels like a wonderful gift from a close friend and is the most mature album Taylor has come out with. I’ve always loved her work but Folklore is even more magical than I could have hoped for
  96. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum maduro, profundo e poético. Com notas doces e melancólicas o álbum conseguiu alcançar uma nova musicalidade na carreira de Taylor Swift.
  97. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Along with red this is my favorite Taylor Swift album. She ezperimented with a more alternative style of music which was great. It’s an album that showcases her growth in the music industry. The more I listen the more I like it because of the amazing lyrics Expand
  98. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    songwriting perfection! absolutely breathtaking from start to finish. a completely new sound but also familiar at the same time.
  99. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift best album and in the new generation really amazing and i love it
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.