folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Dari20
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Poetry that touches the heart and a genre change that gives you the feeling of walking through the forest. Amazing.
  2. Esteban_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum definitivamente hermoso, es como todo lo que ella realiza, todo lo que hace es arte, tiene el potencial de lo que hace a Taylor la artista de la década
  3. antonellatg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album so far. Yes, I understand why some people might find it boring since it's not pop at all, but it feels her most candid album in years
  4. Nindi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved all of them the songs in folklore. This album very emotional and make me feel that. The lyric is amazing.
  5. Gonvir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's magical, I don't know how to describe the sentimental and angelic level that this album brings me, deep lyrics, intriguing stories, and incredible sounds. 10/10 taylor
  6. Tiffytavs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A soft, ever emotional and magical daydream that you can listen to on repeat, without a skip.
  7. lilyevelyn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It has been fascinating to watch the genres Taylor has explored over the last 14 years - from country, country-pop, pop-rock, 80s synthpop, r&b and gospel-influenced pop, and now indie and folk-pop, with dreamy strings, soft piano and her voice at its most delicate yet strong floating over top.

    This album doesn't feel like an unnatural shift for her - as I listen, I'm reminded of (often    It has been fascinating to watch the genres Taylor has explored over the last 14 years - from country, country-pop, pop-rock, 80s synthpop, r&b and gospel-influenced pop, and now indie and folk-pop, with dreamy strings, soft piano and her voice at its most delicate yet strong floating over top.

    This album doesn't feel like an unnatural shift for her - as I listen, I'm reminded of (often underrated) songs like "I Almost Do", "Sad Beautiful Tragic" and "The Last Time" from Red, "It's Nice to Have a Friend" from Lover, "This Love" from 1989, and "Come In With the Rain" from Fearless, with poetic and vivid lyrics that evoke clear images of nature and the tangled complexity of relationships. On "folklore", Taylor takes a mature bent to themes like innocence, childhood, a woman's justified-yet-vilified anger, and the difficulty of admitting you were wrong.

    This album feels so familiar - I've listened to it twice through, and I already feel like I've known these songs as long as I've been singing along to her debut album. Despite new collaborators like Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver and production that sounds more like the 1975 and Imogen Heap than stereotypical Swift, it's still undeniably Taylor - the songwriting and mastery of metaphor is immediately recognizable.

    Sonically cohesive, many songs sound similar, but each has nuances and surprise elements (particularly the harmonica on "betty" and the wash of soft electronic tones on "mirrorball") that set them apart from each other and leave the listener captivated, waiting for the next innovation on the next track. (Speaking of innovation, this is Swift's first album to have an explicit version, and hearing her say "f*ck" should be more shocking than it is. Like the rest of the album, it feels familiar in a way that it logically shouldn't.)

    The narratives told are vaguer and less autobiographical than in albums like "reputation" and "Lover", with Taylor herself saying that she drew from many sources (including Rebekah Harkness, the widow who formerly owned Swift's Rhode Island mansion, and her grandfather's experiences in World War II) as well as creating fictional narratives that nod at the events of her real life. Songs like "invisible string", "seven", "mirrorball", "peace", "hoax", and "this is me trying" feel the most personal, while others (including the teen love triangle of "cardigan", "august", and "betty") are more fictional, though they all have moments and lines that read as especially authentic Taylor.

    Overall, "folklore" is outstanding, made even more so by the fact that it was written and produced entirely in isolation, so within the last 4 months. It marks a decided tilt to the side of Swift that is a grown woman, who recognizes that she isn't perfect and isn't afraid to admit it, in the most visceral way possible. It fits surprisingly perfectly into the rest of her discography, and is, in my personal opinion, her most honest record to date. Not honesty in the sense of "everything in this album has literally happened to me", but honesty in the sense that she's airing her dirty laundry, the side of her that has difficulty owning her mistakes and feels a desperate need to be liked by the world, in the most poetic and gritty way possible. I think when people look back on Swift's career, "folklore" is going to be one of her most enduring and timeless albums, and I, for one, cannot wait to see what she does next.    … Expand
  8. alexmalevich
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Every second of this album fells like a breath of fresh air. It feels like august; it is a sip of cold tea on a warm summer evening; it is heartbreaking and healing at the same time. ‘folklore’ takes you to the journey and comforts you with these soft sounds and lines, that wrap you up like an old cardigan. Absolute masterpiece.
  9. Sarahhewitt14
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing. An album I never thought we’d get but she proved us all wrong.
  10. kadircho15
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magical album with top-notch production. Amazing songwriting and vocals. This might be the thing that will save 2020.
  11. Diegomarchetti1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love this album, the soundtrack, monumental !!
    Taylor in the 30s, amazing !!!
  12. nallely
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Hermoso album de parte de una hermosa artista, me fascina y a mi sobrina tambien :)
  13. ranaya
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I've been into talking Lofi this past month, and this album is everything I need and more. The music is like a lullaby and the lyrics are the best from all of the Taylor's album.
  14. tishabi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best thing to have ever happened in quarantine. A soothing, melancholic album full of amazing songs. She really has outdone herself and I cannot stop listening to this.
  15. BenjaminBOTTOM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album yet. Deserves all the praise. I smell another Grammy nomination.
  16. Tahreem
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift has outdone herself yet again. Truly, her best album till date.
  17. Ximepens
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is really something else. I had a beautiful, sensitive and the best experience listening to Folklore.
  18. Fernandosetnars
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso, fabuloso melhor versão da Taylor Swift álbum totalmente livre ❤️… Expand
  19. Stevanlis
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Increíble!! Te lleva a lugar nunca esperados, incendia tu corazón y abriga tu alma, te calma en la noche oscura. PERFECTO
  20. raybaca
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just when I thought Taylor couldn’t do any better, she releases this masterpiece! I absolutely love pop Taylor Swift but this venture into alternative is amazing! The lyrics are impeccable and her voice strong as ever. There’s not a bad song I can single out and I might have to say this is her best album yet, and that says a lot because 1989 has reigned supreme for me since it’s release.
  21. Piligonzalezb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best work yet. Every song is beautifully written, she deserves all the praise for outdoing herself like this
  22. Emanuel_Jose
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift evolves on each album, it's beautiful How she can change her style and make masterpieces like this
  23. heqing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best 20 20 album ever. Taylor is a legend, folklore as well. It is not like a hit, not catch your ear, but it can into your heart and tell story for you. This is amazing.
  24. roycerivard
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has outdone herself over the last decade and a half, consistently creating masterpiece after masterpiece. In such an unprecedented time, Swift took the unprecedented-for-her method of a surprise drop and blew away Swifties, the general public, and critics with an indie masterpiece. “folklore” shows that Swift’s raw, unrivalled talent transcends all genres.
  25. rakam13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is truly Swift at her most meta. Folklore represents her most authentic songwriting and artistic self, as she embraces her storytelling and lyrical prowess. It reflects her ability to convey a myriad of emotions and perspectives through her words. This is Taylor Swift in her element--doing what she loves.
  26. nikkimonge
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor really outdid herself with this album. It is so lyrically and sonically beautiful.
  27. JoaoDouglas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente maravilhoso! Não existe outro maneira de descrever essa obra de arte que Taylor Swift nos entrega
  28. diegocastro21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a beautiful album, her best work. I literally cry when it came out, I was so excited for it
  29. katereinha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing. gorgeous. iconic. never been done before. inspirational. timeless.
  30. henrymacneil
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor’s newest album showcases her brilliant songwriting skills. STREAM FOLKLORE… Expand
  31. plaidshirtdays
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is well known for her crossover from Country to Pop. Under the shadow of global pandemic, Swift has set out once again to triumph in a new genre. One that is hard to define, with the indie folk alternative vibes that don’t fit neatly into a box. Folklore is a musical triumph that transcends genre, forming its own unique singer/songwriter niche, and that niche, seemingly, isTaylor Swift is well known for her crossover from Country to Pop. Under the shadow of global pandemic, Swift has set out once again to triumph in a new genre. One that is hard to define, with the indie folk alternative vibes that don’t fit neatly into a box. Folklore is a musical triumph that transcends genre, forming its own unique singer/songwriter niche, and that niche, seemingly, is the one Taylor was born to occupy. The album is a whole unto itself and it belongs together. It’s a totally different musical experience from anything else Swift has ever written in the best possible way. I love it so much but have a hard time picking a favorite song because it’s just...a whole. Greater than the sum of its parts. The tracks interweave, spinning stories and pulling on invisible strings to tie her reality with her ability to craft an entire universe in a few short verses.

    There has never been an album she put out that I didn’t love for its own merits, but there has also never been an album that seemed so complete, or so uniquely Taylor. She has been, for me, the songwriter of a generation. Folklore may finally help the rest of the world see it too. Because who else can take on so many disparate genres of music and not only succeed, but thrive, finally arriving at a place only she could go?    … Expand
  32. Danielbarros
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album looks great. The change of style came well for Taylor in deed. Cardigan was a great single choice, one of the best music of the album
  33. Jgsaal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I like the change she did. Great album, great lyrics. She is the perfect artist
  34. lara12345676
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing lyrics amazing vibe she deserves more recognition love her this album deseves everything perfect… Expand
  35. 2Ron
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her best album, this genre complements her angelic voice with haunting and whimsical sound and her crystal clear storytelling. What to look for? This is her best!
  36. Taniconic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is an album where Taylor shows us not only how capable he is at writing, but also how capable she is of handling her own sounds.… Expand
  37. FabrizzioMartin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift at her purest. Her artistry peak. Haunting lyrics and melodies. If 1989 didn't satisfied vocally, reputation lirically and Lover sonically, unconsciously miss Swift managed to put all those elements on a magical cohesive body of work for the first time in her career or at least since her switch to the pop genre.
  38. Deza21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece album by the queen taylor the lyrics are so touchable and magical the melody is so relaxing and chill you can just seat on your chair on quarantine and start listenning to th album again and again… Expand
  39. thiagobebiano
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album has the aesthetic of the covey from the new hunger games prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ and as the book this is such a fantastic journey!
  40. PilarRz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is the magical melody of a soul that found her home among the whispering trees and the golden grass; a soul who feels more comfortable with mud stained feet and wild hair than the sounds of passing cars and flashing lights. It is the story of a lifetime, or multiple, and a single moment that held it all; it is a story that is rarely told, not because it has not been lived beforeThis album is the magical melody of a soul that found her home among the whispering trees and the golden grass; a soul who feels more comfortable with mud stained feet and wild hair than the sounds of passing cars and flashing lights. It is the story of a lifetime, or multiple, and a single moment that held it all; it is a story that is rarely told, not because it has not been lived before but rather because, most often than not, capturing that magnificently mystical feeling you felt into words is next to impossible. And those who dare brave that elusive pursuit, often find that so much beauty slips through unless the right words are found, so I can’t blame anyone for keeping that feeling, those heavenly moments, as close to their atoms as they can; but I’m glad Taylor didn’t, because this, this is spoken magic.… Expand
  41. jaysonfajardo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love the album! Totally different from the previous ones, and the first one since RED that actually relates to the masses on a personal level.
  42. Lucywasson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I’ve been a Taylor swift superfan for 12 years since teardrops on her guitar and I can guarantee this is her best piece of work ever
  43. vegannaesthetic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is the best thing taylor has ever written. it’s a soft poetic intimate look inside her mind.
  44. rodrigocf
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is phenomenal. Lyrically astonishing, the queen of pop created an indie-pop-country-alternative-AMAZING eighth album, which, at this point, comes just to prove that she indeed deserves the nickname - the music industry.
    Congratulations my dear friend, can’t wait to jam this out live with you
  45. Matheus472
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum está uma total perfeição, cada melodia me traz uma sensação nostalgica dos antigos albuns da Taylor. Posso dizer que esse é um dos melhor, se não o melhor álbum dela. Está de parabéns
  46. iCesare
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Hi, guys If you’re hoping listening to some good pop of TS again. I don’t think this is the album you wanna listening to. This is a new sound I hope you like it. All the lyrics are so matured.
  47. el10fed
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Me parece un álbum hermoso, se nota que Taylor transmitió toda su esencia. La estética, el sonido y las letras son fantásticas. Demostró una vez más que no existen barreras para ella en la adaptación a otros estilos.
  48. Lord_Kar_XIII
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Timeless masterpiece. This is probably the best album from Taylor Swift and I'm happy that she delivered ART, without involving herself on commercial bulls**t. Just pure magic from her heart.
  49. Robertoroblez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is amazing album! Is album of the Year 2020
    Este album tiene buenos sonidos,las letras son de los mas inspiradoras    … Expand
  50. Cestlafleur
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    100% my favourite thing Taylor Swift has done. The entire album is just pure magic. The first time I listened to it, I knew I’d love it forever.
  51. Yahirgonzaga
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is very good, the music and the lyrics just need to improve the production… Expand
  52. nereasage
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift ever since I watched “Shake it Off” on my mom’s computer when I was 9 years old. She is such a passionate, warm, incredibly talented artist that not only can write incredibly catchy melodies, but can also write lyrical masterpieces, each telling a story about love, heartbreak, and generally being an absolute badass. So proud of TaylorHer best album to date. I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift ever since I watched “Shake it Off” on my mom’s computer when I was 9 years old. She is such a passionate, warm, incredibly talented artist that not only can write incredibly catchy melodies, but can also write lyrical masterpieces, each telling a story about love, heartbreak, and generally being an absolute badass. So proud of Taylor she deserves all the praise in the world.… Expand
  53. C4tman
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and poetric. What an amazing album you got there taylor...... :D
  54. irisl1m
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the epitome of lyrical genius. She took these "imaginary" stories that everyone can relate to. She put emotions into words in every single song.… Expand
  55. Tay2000
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um ótimo álbum. As letras de todas as músicas são tocantes. Acredito que poucos fatores façam com que não tenha a nota máxima. Folklore é com certeza o álbum da carreira da Taylor.… Expand
  56. DanRussell
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Give it up to Taylor Swift when she tries to reinvent herself. This folklore album is ethereal. The songs, as you listen to them, will make you feel like you can space out of this world with every bad things that is happening around. The genius that she is and the growth that she has perfectly merged in this record. I would say, this one is her best out of her entire catalog!
  57. Rie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, wonderful, beautiful. I love Taylor's lyrics, songs, stories.
  58. Camilo_13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of the best Taylor Swift Album ever, The songs sound very cohesive as well the production. Furthermore, the lyrics are the most mature one in her career. Hoping for AOTY :)
  59. euleticiaguim
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift IS the music industry
    Taylor Swift IS the music industry
    Taylor Swift IS the music industry
  60. Didie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte ese álbum es arte puro Taylor nos dio un álbum alternativo muy bueno.… Expand
  61. annois
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Red walked so Folklore could run. It’s her best album, i’m so shocked and happy at the same time. A wonderful surprise. Go, Taylor!
  62. Y13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Si estás enamorado escucha Folklore, si tienes el corazón roto escucha Folklore, si tienes ambas cosas escucha Folklore. Sencillamente hermoso y desgarrador.
  63. Sofia_2705
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Everything it's just so beautiful and magical. It's feel like I'm dancing in the dark. Totally love it!
  64. XHBCD981FM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte arte
  65. smskdnd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    TAYLOR SWIFT’S BEST LYRICAL MASTERPIECE TO DATE, I DONT THINK A TERM EXISTS THAT COMES CLOSE TO DESCRIBING ITS INCREDIBILITY. AND THE STORY LINE TOLD FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES?? 100/10
  66. Eibigr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    MASTERPIECE.
    Swift nunca decepciona. Una de las intérpretes más talentosas de nuestros tiempos. Con la capacidad de reinventarse más grande que conozco, con una versatilidad de admirar como para cantar country, pop, rock, hip-hop, alternativo. Este álbum desprende tantas emociones. Líricamente perfecto.
  67. johares
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album showed Taylor’s maturity and diversity. I can say that this is arguably the best album of hers.
  68. mockings
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    as usual, Taylor gives us an album to cry to and relive our past relationships/memories to. Exile and Peace are easily top favs.
  69. ellaspi13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. demonstrates her incredible storytelling in the best possible way! her best work yet… Expand
  70. grace13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    At this point Taylor can do whatever she wants to do. She is so versatile. There’s just one thing that she didn’t change during these 14 years: her songwriting. The lyrics in this album was something else. She’s the songwriter of the century.
  71. gracielax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best taylor swift's albums during these years. Poetic, good story from different points of view. Fantastic!
  72. ralphjustin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A LYRICALLY & SONICALLY GREAT ALBUM. PROVED TAY REALLY IS A GREAT SONGWRITER AND STORYTELLER. SUPERB. LEGENDARY.… Expand
  73. Francia30
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful album by talented singer Taylor Swift, she's amazing and flawless.… Expand
  74. BelaKingsley
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tremenda obra de arte, no sabía que lo necesitaba hasta ayer. Taydios salvando el año como siempre.
  75. LaraKinue
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album ever! Taylor is so consistent and so emotional in this album. Every track is perfect and special
  76. MonicaPalacios
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is a phenomenal album, it transmits peace to me. Taylor you definitely showed off.
  77. Ellentally
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the best album I have ever heard. I felt like I was transported into an oil painting by Diego Velasquez. Her vocals were simple, but beautiful. Her lyrics pierced through my heart. There are good albums, but this album wasn’t just good, it was beautiful. The story telling was impeccable.
  78. justin27060
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is absolutely amazing. it deserves all the hype it has. the lyrics are amazing as well… Expand
  79. SofiSJ
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love it. I love that it has that vibe and tranquility that makes it a comfortable album for any ear, it is totally different, and that makes it unique. The genre, the lyrics, the music, all make it an amazing album. I also liked that Taylor has combined some fiction with reality. It's just perfect
  80. nicholas1913
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She really outdid herself with this album, She keeps on venturing into different genre and all of them work so well. She is a legendary song writer
  81. viol3t09
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is so peaceful and manages to maintain the overall somber emotion in the album. She uses her vocals in contrast to her newest bodies of work, and even curses a few times in the album. This album is nothing like Taylor Swift has done before, and that is why it deserves a 10/10, or 13
  82. Halie520
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing! This is Taylor's best album yet! It's something I didn't even know I needed.
  83. ShahinAR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A new chapter of her amazing musical journey. The progress is very clear, very visible, and so authentic.
  84. javmagazine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's a work of art! Every song gives you something, there's nothing wrong with this great album! The best album Taylor has made so far. I enjoyed it so much!
  85. abbeyrice
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I mean, it’s just INCREDIBLE. This is the album Taylor Swift was born to make.
  86. isadoura
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best of her work. Period. Even Red or 1989 cannot beat it. Kudos!
    Invisible String is def my fav.    … Expand
  87. lxz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    'folklore' is a music masterpiece oozing with timelessness. It's a compilation of stories that has to be passed on from generation to generation. A legend.
  88. Aimannramdan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is really something,,, just good in terms of its lyrics, production and also her voice,, urghh,, this album can be said as a universal album
  89. Jaredrmz13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Nostalgia, re-invención, apertura al nuevo mundo alternativo de Swift, canciones expresadas desde una perspectiva no propia, encantador!
  90. vyrella
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A lyrical masterpiece. Swift delivers an album which is thought-provoking, insightful, and romantically gut-wrenching, keeping listeners in perpetual captivation as they are taken through each track’s narrative. As usual, folklore is accented by Swift’s trademark storytelling, making it impossible to be surprised that no matter the twists and turns she takes in the deliverance of herA lyrical masterpiece. Swift delivers an album which is thought-provoking, insightful, and romantically gut-wrenching, keeping listeners in perpetual captivation as they are taken through each track’s narrative. As usual, folklore is accented by Swift’s trademark storytelling, making it impossible to be surprised that no matter the twists and turns she takes in the deliverance of her artwork, each album remains as a legendary chapter of her journey, guaranteed to send ripples across the music industry for years to come.… Expand
  91. Safa13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    literally her best album. so poetic and beautiful. whoever states otherwise knows nothing about music.
  92. Giulliana13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. The best out of all her previous albums, simply amazing. Taylor couldn't have done anything better.
  93. karimefdez
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has showed once again her skills at both songwriting and producing, giving us the perfect example of what a cold august midnight at the woods would sound: tragic yet enchanting, with a sparkle of magic and beautiful lullabies as the soundtrack. 'Folklore' is fairly the best album of Taylor's career and of 2020, she makes art through music and music through art.
  94. Katalina90
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sooo beautiful and perfect. The lyrics are brilliant and deep. I simply can’t get enough of it. This album is and will be amazing forever.
  95. kimswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Been a swiftie for almost 9 yrs? And I can say that this is her best album for me!! (Sorry RED) The melodies, lyrics and vocals she put on this album will bless your souls...
  96. Moores25
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrical storytelling along with her soft vocals make this her standout album
  97. onyuen
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Very mature with complex lyrical content, simple yet layered productions, very fitting in this trying time and for the next autumn, winter times. A timeless classic that is even more beautiful knowing this record was made in the middle of isolation. As a long time fan, I am so proud of you, Taylor. Keep on experimenting and changing your genre for the better. Love you, from Indonesia.
  98. Syahirah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album is so amazing. I love it so much. The lyrics so beautiful. I'm crying while listening to the album.
  99. vianca04
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love the whole album. I cant pick what is my favorite song its so good to listen.
  100. csbailey417
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An incredibly unique and inspired album bringing forth new stories and sonics.
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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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