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. jeffpimenta
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I'm really impressed with Taylor's work. Every track is so intimated and we feel what she felt when she wrote and produced it.
  2. kneaddy1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece!!!!! I have been listening to this album non-stop since it’s release. I have been a huge fan of Taylor for years and years, but this album is a game changer. Love it so much.
  3. dipsi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is one of her best! The music is so good, lyrics are genius! truly amazing!… Expand
  4. Luis_velez
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Demasiado bueno, las melodías son muy diferentes a lo que Taylor esta acostumbrada y se siento como una bocanada de aire fresco en esta cuarentena.
  5. sparksontaylors
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it's not just an album. it's a life style, religion. so when you start to listen this masterpiece you cannot stop
  6. Moocow306
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, filled with exquisite lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies. It turns out the old Taylor *can* come to the phone.
  7. thihaaungkyaw
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best album Ms. Taylor Swift has ever done. Lyrically, sonically everything is perfect. What a legend.
  8. Ldavidhurtado
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s just pure art! One of the best Taylor Swift Albums and my favorite one.
  9. FelippeAlves
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O álbum está impecável. Possui muita verdade e uma forte essência combinada e equilibrada com suas melodias suaves. É como se pudéssemos enxergar verdadeiramente a artista, bem como seus sentimentos. O trabalho consolida seus méritos no que tange a popularidade, sucesso financeiro e prestígio crítico, além de reiterar suas atribuições de 'Artista da Década', 'Mulher da Década', 'Titã doO álbum está impecável. Possui muita verdade e uma forte essência combinada e equilibrada com suas melodias suaves. É como se pudéssemos enxergar verdadeiramente a artista, bem como seus sentimentos. O trabalho consolida seus méritos no que tange a popularidade, sucesso financeiro e prestígio crítico, além de reiterar suas atribuições de 'Artista da Década', 'Mulher da Década', 'Titã do Pop', e a própria 'Indústria da Música'.
    "Folklore", seu oitavo álbum de estúdio, possui um amadurecimento notável, especialmente se comparado aos seus antecessores, "Lover" e "reputation". Um trabalho digno de ser considerado o próximo 'Album Of The Year' pelo Grammy's.
    Ressalto que, a fotografia e impressão que o álbum passa é um dos campos, até então, inexplorados por Taylor Swift que, mesmo assim, conduz o público e se conecta com seus fãs com maestria e de maneira exemplar.
    Nesta nova fase, Taylor se consolida não apenas como a maior cantora de sua geração, mas também como um dos maiores nomes da composição e do meio artístico na história desta indústria.    … Expand
  10. nadirknb
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a surprise album, and on top of that it's amazing, AOTY worthy, and it better be nominated… Expand
  11. FernandoLL
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sound of this album conveys the tranquility that only someone with the narrative sharpness of Taylor Swift can give you through its lyrics and melodies… Expand
  12. truong123
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    She suprised us with her new album and it is the best album she has ever made
  13. treyceface13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    So food from start to finish. The lyrics. The music. The vocals. One of her best albums ever.
  14. idkwhatimdoin
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    probably her best album! the vocals are -as always- perfect and it’s beautifully written.
  15. MattheusPassos
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    É o álbum mais fraco de Taylor Swift, eu amo ela e seus álbuns anteriores, mas esse é realmente esquecível.
  16. RaiandersonDias
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O album tem uma sonoridade bem tranquila, é incrível a paz e tranquilidade que ele me imergiu. Um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi.
  17. Angy27
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, there are no skips. Some songs are part of Taylor's imagination, some are about her (I believe) and all of these lyrics are beautiful, along with the calming melodies.
    I loved the creativity on this one.
    I'm so happy Taylor tried a new genre, I love this side of her! This album will age like fine wine.
  18. Keirning
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This can easily be the album of the year, the rythm of every song is so different and unique.… Expand
  19. drees0621
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    she's done it again. taylor proves to be the best songwriter and artist of our generation time and time again and this album no exception
  20. Vanessajksksjs
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The most lyrical album and it soothes you to the absolute core. Suitable for the young and the old.
  21. perichich
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    just WOOOOW, the songs are beautiful, lyrics too, she can do whatever she wants. BRAVO
  22. JadeJustine
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's so beautiful and real. The lyrics are relatble and the instrumentals felt as magical.
  23. wyq0643
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is super wonderful and fantastic. It creates an enchanting world which everyone wants to enter it. Taylor Swift made great progress when she stayed at home. She always makes the best music.
  24. shandyria
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible! This genre fits Taylor well, reminds me of the old Taylor Swift.
  25. maryllamelo11
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This genre is honestly not my favorite genre but this album just made me love this genre. It’s tracks calms me down and relaxes my mind.… Expand
  26. ady13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift ,nuevamente confirma con Folklore , que ella es la industria de la musica Folklore es un disco que te llega a el alma
    Todas las canciones son Arte , es espeacial , Elixe y My Tears Ricochet , por favor escuchenlo .
  27. ijackwp
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor fits seamlessly into any genre she wants. Her voice matches this sound so well and I’m in love with folklore! Can’t stop listening to this masterpiece :)
  28. bobmyke1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    so good liked a lot.........................................................
  29. Emily13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an amazing and beautiful written album .
    It comes from heart and is a litteral masterpiece. The lyrics and the sound are on point and there is no song to skip on it.
    My favourites are cardigan ,Last great amerikan dynasty ,Exile ,August,The 1and peace.
    But they're all amazing
  30. Gregoria
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece. An album you can listen to when you're sad, when you're happy or inlove. It speaks for your feelings.
  31. BaddieA
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful album I've ever listened to and such a healer for the times like this. We need this. I think everyone should listen to it... U can relate at least with one song and this like such a pure album and I just can describe how beautifully this album is made.
  32. huskywhite
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is very impressive, not only did she write it in only 3 months but she did it while fully social distancing. There is not a single bad song on this album and she basically just came back to remind us that she's the best writer of this generation.
  33. Anticrxst
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum que cuenta una historia y nos atrapa desde un principio. Este es un álbum que nos ayuda a olvidar un momento nuestra realidad y nos lleva a experimentar sensaciones mágicas como lo ocurrido en Speak Now. Simplemente es hermoso… Expand
  34. Geomeid
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    amazing artwork!!! Lyrics out of this world with vocals from the top shelf. The production is smooth and so relaxing❤️
  35. Moon03
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is an album full of magic and reality. She shows us a totally different world with great delicacy and dedication gave us 17 songs that we have considered ART… Expand
  36. Caroline13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is the most mature and beautifully artistic of all of Taylor swifts previous albums. The way she has so perfectly transitioned between genres over her career shows how much of an amazing artist she truly is, and proves yet again her extraordinary talent. There is not a single song that I’m am not completely in love with.
  37. abigail_parrish
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this album is a work of lyrical genius. one of her best albums to date, and lyrically superior to every other. taylor swift was born to make indie folk music, and as a long-time fan, i desperately hope she continues.
  38. cami_avila1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    the sounds and the music are amazing, the lyrics and literal stories are genius. this album is just another proof of the talent that Taylor Swift has. and yes, she's proved herself many times already, but this time it took us by surprise and made it better
  39. ukhtiaulia
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    so calming! really love it. I personally really like the track 'Betty', while my sister really loove 'mirrorball'
  40. farah13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A beautiful work of art. Her most personal, creative and cohesive album yet. She proved that she has no limits when it coms to her songwriting abilities, her storytelling is on a whole other level, the production is simple enough to give room for the lyrics to shine but not too simple to make the songs boring. Her voice has never sounded this good. She wanted to experiment new sounds withA beautiful work of art. Her most personal, creative and cohesive album yet. She proved that she has no limits when it coms to her songwriting abilities, her storytelling is on a whole other level, the production is simple enough to give room for the lyrics to shine but not too simple to make the songs boring. Her voice has never sounded this good. She wanted to experiment new sounds with this album, and I think it’s safe to say she absolutely nailed it.… Expand
  41. Kathyajuarg
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor made it again, she did something never been done before.
    This is a masterpiece with deep lyrics.
  42. emmaflan13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing brilliant. She never fails to disappoint. It's so different from everything else she's released but it's so beautiful.
  43. Rettfet
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredibly crafted, beautifully written, and sonically mesmerizing album.
  44. malenathailana
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is what plays in heaven. All 16 tracks are amazing! Taylor's vocal sound like an angel singin. I'm 113% in love.
  45. Taylorswiftfanb
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album it's perfect,only have good songs,I'm in love,I just CAN'T STOP LISTEN TO THIS!
  46. adrianxestefano
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A very well written album, its complexion makes us hungry of more, what an excellent work Taylor!
  47. Sxbs1975
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love this album from the beginning to the end
    Such an experience Taylor did it again! Amazing
  48. vidurbruv
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible change of speed for Taylor Swift. This remarkable album holds the perfect balance of emotion and fun! This undeniably mature album is one that will forever be in my heart deserved a 10 for it's lyrical mastery and sounding vocal performance!
  49. Jazmendoza
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection! This album is all i need. Beautiful, cruel, magic, great job Taylor Swift.… Expand
  50. AlaZa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best album in this year! Taylor is so talented and simply outstanding. Wonderful album!
  51. zeilenzauber
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is the healing album we all needed. album of the century. this album stands for itself.
  52. Victria7
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Álbum simplesmente incrível, maravilhoso e perfeito. Como sempre Taylor Swift carregando a indústria musical nas costas.
  53. waachile
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    So, I'm new to Taylor Nation. Really wasn't a fan when I was younger and started warming up to her after Miss Americana and Lover.
    This is the indie-pop-contemporary album of my dreams. Haters gonna hate, this woman is a very gifted songwriter and music business mogul. She knows what she's doing and this album shows. Sweet, sad and melancholy, like a late summer afternoon. I loved it.
  54. leapkz
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Probably one of her best album ! Hearing this feels like opening the gate of heaven :)
  55. awewills
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    beautiful and poetic, lyrically her best album yet. a lot slower than her other offerings but does not disappoint.
  56. lilaatrack6
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best album she made so far!! It’s beautifully written with no promotions and she’s literally breaking records left and right ❤️ Keep on doing wonders with your talent, Taylor!
  57. Areefamohiuddin
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has once again proved there is no one in the music industry doing it like her. Folklore is an absolutely exquisite album showing Swift’s breathtaking versatility and her ability to make every genre her own brand.
  58. Hxracix
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Miss Swift is the music industry, this new álbum is amazing, i don’t have words to describe it
  59. kakerunaruse13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her new album is like a lullaby for myself in the pouring rain, just love it!
  60. Saruhhjanee
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s so goddamn good EVERYTHING is so goddamn good this magnificent **** is flawlessly hop skip jumping all over the lines of genre in the music industry and absolutely dominating every single one when I tell you this will make you feel things I mean it will **** SEND you man. You know those things you feel but your mind can’t put into words? SHE DID IT SIXTEEN TIMES I damn near CRIEDIt’s so goddamn good EVERYTHING is so goddamn good this magnificent **** is flawlessly hop skip jumping all over the lines of genre in the music industry and absolutely dominating every single one when I tell you this will make you feel things I mean it will **** SEND you man. You know those things you feel but your mind can’t put into words? SHE DID IT SIXTEEN TIMES I damn near CRIED listening to exile I was not expecting this at all hands down best thing ever I can die happy now… Expand
  61. tanyaf
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The lyricism is her best yet and the songs flow beautifully together. She has created intricate stories with character arches featuring different perspectives whilst including imagery that creates beautiful visuals for each song on the album.
  62. ceciliaaaa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. betty me remitió a sus inicios, y el resto tan suaves como un dreamwave renovado. Te amo Taylor Swift.… Expand
  63. kylieappleford
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her story writing ability and unparalleled diction shine in this new album.
  64. alexander1313
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    o storytelling dessa mulher... meu deus, taylor swift nos mostra em folklore TUDO o que ela tem de melhor como compositora/ diretora
  65. Imme
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much! I think it's Taylor's most artistic album ever. I love it and it's my favourite.
  66. dennislopez
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love it, Best Albums of 2020 So Far, she created one of the most beutifull albums of this 2020… Expand
  67. Charis-Joens
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A beautifully crafted Album with amazing lyrics and folk and poem influences
  68. Orangebottles
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A haunting, dreamy and magical sound different from her trademark pop anthems. Taylor Swift proves that she is a versatile artist capable of spear-heading genre changes with ease. Her songwriting skills shine through with folklore. The art of storytelling through songs is something Taylor does best.
  69. myriamcarolinag
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can’t stop listening to the album. Fav songs:

    The 1
    Cardigan Betty
    August Exile Invisible String    … Expand
  70. Dianeskeeh
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story telling of this album exceeds beyond expectation. She has been a confessional songwriter but writing and singing about a fictional character still feels real? This is perhaps her best work lyrically and sonically. Taylor Swift again manages to cross over another genre as if she was born to do it.… Expand
  71. Rhianna
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is unparalleled to anything else released by an artist of this generation. Taylor Swift shows her lyrical genius and talent for storytelling in a poetic, etherial and haunting manner. Such a collection of songs has not been heard since Rumours.
  72. Obay
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing I really love the new style of her music , ten isn’t enough for this
  73. MARKZAKY
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is what art look like ♥️
    Amazing lyrics
    Amazing music
    Amazing songs
    Taylor will create masterpieces inside the alternative genre
  74. Francys
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's most painful and perfect album at the same time. Really moving lyrics and sweet and captivating melodies that fill you with nostalgia with just the first note. This is the clear example that it doesn't take a whole year and a dozen producers to create art. sometimes less is more and here it is confirmed.
  75. fredfrm
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is just the most truly to herself swift has ever been, just so raw in emotions, and the lyrics are the best, in short memory, I couldn't remember an album with better lyrics. She's just outdone herself, and marked the history as one of the best lyricists in history.
  76. aycaulker
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it is the most beatiful thing in the entire world. thanks taylor we love u, stream folklore
  77. Ivannu00
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum con líricas demasiado profundas y sonidos relajantes que parecieran transportarte.
  78. Felipeswifti
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the best album of 2020. It deserves Grammy nominee and win AOTY
  79. ryanbraz
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente fantástico. A Taylor mostra como ele é uma compositora incrível em cada música. Além disso, é de se admirar a fácil transição de gênero musical da cantora.
  80. Jjlovesjimmie
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely incredible. It makes me feel melancholy and blissed out all at the same time.
  81. blackenedis
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    it was so good. i liked it so much. taylor swift is the music industry and she is queen
  82. LouisChiu
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album gives me another side of Taylor Swift. The songs are great, lyrically and sonically. It's definitely her best album among 8.
  83. sam24
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is one of the best Taylor albums I have ever heard, above all it makes clear the great handling it has when it comes to writing its songs, the great load of emotions that this album contains is simply magnificent.… Expand
  84. heyheyheyhey
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums i've ever heard and definitely taylor's best her lyrics and vocals are so strong.
  85. Taylrr
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor is incontestably one of the best songwriters of this generation. Her lyrics are poignant, hypnotising and almost cathartic. As far as the album is concerned, it feels so mythical and fresh; it's actually reminiscent of some sort of pleasant, dewy petrichor after a rainy morning, a heavenly aroma of love and nature.
  86. Danyellaolarte
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listening to this album feels like an out of body experience where you feel like you are flowing through a misty forest on a cloudy day. Every song is like a poem asking to be deciphered. Her classic story telling is taken to a whole new level with this album.… Expand
  87. richardpn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    One of her best works, her lyrics are amazing and the story that she tells it's just a masterpiece and her vocals are somthing else on this album
  88. miguelswft
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This isn't an album, it's a lifestyle. AOTY from the ARTIST OF THE DECADE!
  89. Xalexmtzx
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    El regreso de Taylor Swift se da entre un ambiente indie pop bastante agradable, la narrativa sigue siendo el fuerte de Swift, gran obra
  90. flashlover24
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor Swifts best album ever. It is beautiful and raw and authentic and so pure.
  91. briceydagarcia
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A very good production and very good lyrics, the greatest songwriter of our time! She is a legend and folklore too!
  92. AlicTyler
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A beautifully transparent collection of stories told by one of the worlds best songwriters. I’m in awe.
  93. bennyjramsay
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beautifully articulate, she takes me on a storytelling journey I didn’t know I needed.
  94. Brunamaia
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece in multiple ways. In Folklore swifts ability as a songwriter and a storyteller achieved a new level of greatness . This woman is one of the most powerful creative Forces of the 21th century.
  95. JuanGamboa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Se cago en mierga miss swift, con folklore termino de enterrar a ese travesti muerto y la dejo toda chromatica
  96. JM007776
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    What an incredible album. Taylor has truly proved herself to be the most versatile artist to ever grace our earth.

    This album is pure perfection.
  97. hideandseek
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s a beautiful masterpiece, the lyrics, the production, the emotions shown is what makes this album one of Taylor’s best albums. I love it
  98. Bearcatbetch27
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing and exactly what we needed in 2020. Thank you Taylor. Very indie songwriter vibe I dig it.
  99. VictorMRT
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amaizing sounds and vocals. Sounds never heard before from Taylor. Its a beutiful reflection from her private life.… Expand
  100. maroona
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is even more proof of taylor’s lyrical and musical genius, i love it and i can’t wait to see what this era brings
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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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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