folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 15,823 out of 17537
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Narvadan
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Terrible álbum, más de lo mismo. Es un álbum que siempre es más de los mismo.
  2. Stars2345
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Entrando un “nuevo camino” Taylor quiso darnos un álbum a lo Lana del Rey, pero resultó siendo aburrido y monótono. Me lleva a pensar ¿se apresuró al sacar su nuevo proyecto? ¿Algún día realmente va mejorar? ¿Tendrá algo nuevo que ofrecer a la cultura pop?. Buen intento, pero para ser la “Artista de la década pasada” metíamos un mejor trabajo... en sentido retrógrado ningún artista es bienEntrando un “nuevo camino” Taylor quiso darnos un álbum a lo Lana del Rey, pero resultó siendo aburrido y monótono. Me lleva a pensar ¿se apresuró al sacar su nuevo proyecto? ¿Algún día realmente va mejorar? ¿Tendrá algo nuevo que ofrecer a la cultura pop?. Buen intento, pero para ser la “Artista de la década pasada” metíamos un mejor trabajo... en sentido retrógrado ningún artista es bien recordado… Expand
  3. remyprint
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Only 1 good song, other than that all songs are repetitive & just skips in general.
  4. SaraFierce
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a **** boring album with a boring content. she thought she is doing Lorde alternative music. but she sucks.… Expand
  5. Violet7401
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Very good. I love this her product this time. I love very very very much. I love her so much
  6. EXOKing
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an EXO fan，Perhaps because I am used to listening to their songs, I feel that this song is nothing new, and there is no special ear catching.On the contrary, special ordinary is nothing new… Expand
  7. jeucjdnef
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I am so disappointed, it’s repetitive to me and already saw the concept. I expected better from Taylor Swift.
  8. kh-bo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. đụ đĩ mẹ mấy con lôn Armu lên đây chơi chó là chết con đĩ mẹ với tao nhe… Expand
  9. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Un álbum muy plano , quizá con buenas letras pero todo suena igual ! Intente darle una 2da chance ! Pero no se puede , muy malo
  10. thirthehe
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This might be the worst album I have ever heard. Taylor Swift does not deliver in any of the songs, it is abhorrent and I struggled to stay awake through it. No thank you.
  11. Pampsukka
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Since negative numbers are not allowed, giving a 0. Folklore? More like Flopbore. Boring, dull, flat. The artist singing off-key. Yeah this album is a big no.… Expand
  12. Nicole11111
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    not the best album.
  13. nikris
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    Тhe unexpected release took me by surprise, I didn't expect a boring album of the same type. Liked 2 songs + visual era is beautiful, on this all good ended. 4 out of 10
  14. Aleksbu
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Folkore is cute album but a boring one.the songs are outdated. The album is overrated. The only good song is betty
  15. Juanmolina
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Canciones muy planas, letras buenas pero para ser Taylor espera mas, buen álbum para dormir… Expand
  16. Greiny
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I don't like, I wanna sleep, and sleep, sleep sleep, sleep Sleeping. It's not the best
  17. vrjose25
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Boring... What a waste of time!!! "Reputation" is still her best album, full of bops.
  18. Adriangred
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Come on Taylor.This album is so boring i swear couldn’t listen fully to all the songs ,they are just on the same note ,very similar and depressing.
  19. larissaj
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The same ever, jus need change a little and maybe... just my opinion, ignore… Expand
  20. ValentinJChG
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album of all time, its sounds are perfect, its incredible cover makes you feel free and happy for life
  21. Heryon
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Adoro ser sua amiga, amiga de verdade é aquela te da uma siririca quando ninguém lhe quer por perto.… Expand
  22. FellipeBio
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    WTF?! Taylor Swift é uma das artistas mais rasas da atualidade! Tão sem graça!
  23. princemononoke
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful storytelling and a master class of songwriting. Taylor proves once again that she is the best songwriter on the Billboard charts. The melodies hook and catch with each turn of phrase and tell a beautiful story with different perspectives.
  24. Berthaqui
    Aug 29, 2020
    3
    tried to make folklore but failed to make a legend. changed, which was good. but the pop of Taylor's voice would be more Legend!
  25. Matheusfazolin
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Chato pacas. Sem conceito, sem cheiro, sabor ou gosto. Era melhor ficar no country.
  26. Blurry_Dey
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    De los mejores álbumes de Taylor Swift. Una vez más demuestra su gran talento para componer, escribir y cantar.
  27. Edgarflores17
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    Su álbum me pareció muy distorsionado sus canciones son aburridas 0 mensaje solo habla de ella y sus canciones nada pegadizas super aburrido me dormía escuchándola
  28. Bobmetal
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Folklore é apenas um álbum mais uma vez aclamado pela crítica assim como tudo que a loirinha padrão EUA faz. Mas mesmo assim, não deixa de ser um álbum sonolento, sem muitas nuances entre as músicas e incrivelmente tedioso.
  29. Chaaconnn
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Honestly the album is mediocre and a indie sound that does not fit Taylor. Yes she is trying something new but the messages seem very lackluster .
  30. colaloca1234
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnífico … Expand
  31. Kumu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is masterpiece. Everyone should hear it. Feel it. In this pandemic situation when our mental health is not good , nothing new is happening to us, always stuck in a house this lyrical gem gives a cool breeze to our mind. Just put your headphone on and close your eyes and stream the album . It will feel amazing.love you Taylor .
  32. Keule
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Voz chata. Deu vontade de dormir. Parabéns pra ela. Mas pra mim não deu, não da amg.
  33. yenyarias
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    It is simply a great album the way in which Taylor retells us stories and in a much more mature way they talk about her evolution as a performer and songwriter, without a doubt Swift did it again, she is not satisfied only with what works to managed to expand his legacy with this great album and with a totally different genre.
  34. Edd05
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I preffer more Lover or Reputation than this. So boring that almost all the songs sound the same
  35. Danielexequiel
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Algo aburrido ............................................................................
  36. Firebird92
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Every song sounds exactly the same it’s trash. It’s funny because this sir rates every Taylor album very high. They’re never constructive because they’re afraid the swifties will threaten to kill them.
  37. beyfobico
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    perdeu os fas republicanos na era arrasou viado e voltou pro conservadorismo horrivel album
  38. ricaardo
    Aug 29, 2020
    1
    poor and boring lyrics(i confess I felt sleep after the first song), kind of expected more from it, the songs are very similar and it has to be listened lots to remember the names
  39. Xbil2Hope
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    All the tracks are negative and darkness There is nothing laterally nothing positive There nothing make you dance or even happy This album just frustrates you and your dreams. It has no positive points or anything motivating
  40. smilelikekaty
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor is a snake snake snake snake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  41. Littleman
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish she knew what exactly reinvention is, even when she went from country to pop and now is doing indie, everything has the same boring sounds that make you want to remove her music.… Expand
  42. Cartherrr
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    the album is weak, immature and empty. Taylor does not get over his previous work is always the same sameness and childlike
  43. MarckMay
    Aug 30, 2020
    3
    Ma dai seriamente raga... Sembra che sia tornata indietro e non avanti. Comunque vedo che la moda lanciata da Gaga, cioè fare un album country per risollevarsi, funziona
  44. nolehablende
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum muy aburrido,le falta esencia y mucho potencial, Taylor ha hecho mejores… Expand
  45. 911911
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Her worst album, I really like Taylor but i'm disappointed with this album, many songs sound the same, it's boring. If you want to listen to Taylor Swift I recomend reputation.
  46. viniribol
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift consegue se reinventar a cada álbum e é isso que a torna única e lendária, taylor swift tem o pacote completo pra ser a rainha do pop
  47. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Un álbum que solo habla de amor muy inmaduro para la edad de Taylor y sonidos y melodías aburridas y sin mensajes buenos aburrid.
  48. bkjpjaugan
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I can't say this is the album of the year, but this album is a game changer in taylor swift's career. The best album of taylor swift. The song, the masters, the musical scores, all are incredible. I wish it gets the attention it deserve.
  49. rubenbtra
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    so bad, she tried too hard to copy lana del rey albums and failed, this album is full of skips, the songwriting is basic and don't tell any good story, a no for me
  50. tngo2415
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring, no emotion, loud music, trash ,overrated, I can't hear 1 song … Expand
  51. Niko18
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    the MOST BORING ALBUM EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    All song sound the same
    Thank u but... NEXT!
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  52. godessawoman
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    this album is astronomically overrated by the gp. it is the same boring snooze fest track over and over again 16 times. it was painful to try and sit through and listen to it, there’s not a single standout track and i almost fell asleep. just like her revolting stans, this album was disappointing and subpar.
  53. Esthanro
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Very disappointed, she stopped caring after 1989. There are much more interesting artists out there currently, such as Ariana Grande and Adele.
  54. cooch
    Oct 31, 2020
    1
    sounds like bunch of lana del rey rejects and. her own fans overhype it just for a good score. the lyrics are good, but production and everything else- not really
  55. moonlightbae_
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album is a snoozefest. All of the songs sound boring and i couldn't even finish them. She disappointed. I'm never listening to this album again.
  56. igottaste
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    i liked it at first but i realized missed the old taylor,the country one ya know
  57. KaiqueBitati
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Boring, boring, rotten, bad, trashcrap, **** Anyway, horrible! The tracks are badly finished, rotten vocals, the singer looks like a big paw.
  58. SmileAOTY
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of Taylor’s best albums. It’s such a masterpiece, so sweet to listen and love. It has so differerent nuances. This álbum is unique and it deserves album of the year and all the acllaim that has been given to it
  59. sixthcousin
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    trash album. the whole album is a snoozefest. she only made this album to make money, nothing passionate about it. it’s garbage! stream positions by ariana grande !
  60. Shin615
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A **** masterpiece, a complete different genre for Swift and the lyrics are just amazing. Lyrically and cohesively, AOTY
  61. Mounsmata
    Nov 9, 2020
    0
    Si bien es un album diferente cada track no renueva el sonido se vuelve repetitivo y llega aburrir
  62. Blndsundoll
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    An album full of snoozefest. Really failed to switch her genre to another. Sounded like some bland pop.
  63. nhikonee
    Oct 31, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album sounded more country if anything. The ‘pop’ taylor swift from her old albums faded into a brainwashed country girl tone that resinated in all her songs making them sound all the same… Expand
  64. Michael1005
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    folklore is a rarely good album. Great lyrically, sonically, emotionally and everything. A truly masterpiece of Swift.
  65. xiaomingwu8
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    boring, boring, boring.... nothing new from taylor no vocals whatsoever...meh
  66. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    No sé cuándo comienza y cuándo termina, simplemente el álbum es el mismo, aburrido que te da ganas de dormir. Yo me esperaba más ya que estamos hablando de Taylor Swift, pero resultó decepcionante.
  67. Crosby1987
    Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was her worst album yet. i can’t believe she released this. i’m dissatisfied… Expand
  68. Alvi_
    Nov 11, 2020
    0
    What album is this lmao? It isn’t even pop or sum, how can y’all like it?
  69. aaiisshhiii
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Folklore is one of the best albums I have ever listened to. All the songs including the bonus track called The Lakes is very very close to my heart. Taylor Swift completely came out of her comfort zone, and created something so magical and so raw. It narrates the stories beautifully, my favorite being THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN DYNASTY. Taylor literally proved that she is queen and nothingFolklore is one of the best albums I have ever listened to. All the songs including the bonus track called The Lakes is very very close to my heart. Taylor Swift completely came out of her comfort zone, and created something so magical and so raw. It narrates the stories beautifully, my favorite being THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN DYNASTY. Taylor literally proved that she is queen and nothing can ever stop her or pull her back.… Expand
  70. feer_hg
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    Es simplemente aburrido, parece una copia básica de Lana del Rey y deja mucho que desear.
  71. Letovic
    Nov 25, 2020
    5
    I love it! Hope you enjoy this great album like me! Taylor is awesome! Thanks
  72. Mathyswaggy
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    Most Boring album
    Most slow song album ever
    All sound sound the same We dont care about poetry or good lyrics We want VOCALS like Ariana or nothing Thank u next!
  73. RK3
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    so boring. all the songs sound the same and are extremely whiney. beyond boring.
  74. thiago123
    Nov 30, 2020
    0
    absurdo, un album muy basico para lo que es su persona, el alternativo no le va, espero que mejora como artista porque con folklore deja mucho que desear.
  75. michcord
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    i expected so much but tbh i feel asleep tryin to listening to it, frankly it's very bad. non a single one of the songs are memorable sadly.
  76. matthewg13
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    I consider this to be one of the most overrated albums of 2020- if not the most overrated album of the last 20 years. I have respect for the story being told in this album and the lyrics, but it’s nothing special and I don’t find the melodic elements to be anything special.
  77. evermore
    Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Her best album yet. Her most cohesive, well-thought, inspiring collection of classics.
  78. Gameboyyy
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
    Sendo o está comigo mesma que álbum péssimo, ela pode escrever e afins todas as músicas mais isso parece um grande vômito e ainda com uma nota tão alta. O closplay de indie e numa tentativa frustante de ser Lana Dele Rey, Taylor traz seu pior álbum e para completar ao vômito temos a me*da, um outro álbum totalmente igual se já foi tão ruim o primeiro porquê outro lixo igual, essa é minhaSendo o está comigo mesma que álbum péssimo, ela pode escrever e afins todas as músicas mais isso parece um grande vômito e ainda com uma nota tão alta. O closplay de indie e numa tentativa frustante de ser Lana Dele Rey, Taylor traz seu pior álbum e para completar ao vômito temos a me*da, um outro álbum totalmente igual se já foi tão ruim o primeiro porquê outro lixo igual, essa é minha opinião se não gostou vai chegar no Twitter seu g*y chato.… Expand
  79. CaptainRolas
    Dec 27, 2020
    2
    Booooooring
    Boring as hell
    All songs sound the same, no rythm,ame lyrics, totaly done before.
  80. chitchattalkerb
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is critically done, we can see that she didn’t put any effort in this. she is repetiting herself over and over and i’m living for it. the best track is obviously the track with ariana and all her collaborations are cohesive and coherent she did amazing… Expand
  81. Infxmouss
    Jan 10, 2021
    1
    Extremely mediocre and disappointing from Taylor Swift. I really hope that this is only an experimental album due to its contrasting views and disappointing lyrics/
  82. cemresu
    Jan 11, 2021
    0
    Honestly this critics should stop licking taylors ass. This is such a boring album full of boring songs. If taylor wants to do poetry so bad she should simply publish a poem book :)
  83. Gerardojgrx
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's cute but also very boring. I mean, I could listen to it once but that's it.… Expand
  84. Rub3n
    Mar 9, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum es muy aburrido y repetitivo, no sé porque están famoso, se nota que a Taylor solo le importa lo que dicen de ella, que bajo cae… Expand
  85. justmejoe
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    Horrible su música. Solo sabe copiar. Una rubia con privilegios
  86. Aldo66
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    Hasn’t grown since fearless. Her career and creativity have stagnated.her album albums and vibe are just the same. Seems like her career is dwindling. I used to enjoy her music but it has been a long time since I will search for her music. Thought it would change with this album but nope still boring. Also her vocal is not growing
  87. Yhkkhhhu
    Jun 12, 2021
    0
    This is the worst album I have every heard eww soo boring and so bad lyrics I don't like it this is so boringgg
  88. Cescaj14
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This is genuinely one of Taylor's best albums. It's cohesive and beautifully written. It's definitely one of my favourite albums of all time.
  89. Shnlyalbth
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this album, omg this album contains things that I also feel exactly like, and there is even a trilogy of Betty, James, and 'the Girl' which makes this album even more amazing, I really like this album… Expand
  90. Pau98
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Taylor is an incredible songwriter and she proves it again with folklore. This album made me cry a lot. She also has an amazing vocal range.
  91. Vivianscarcela
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor. Não existe música pulavel, todas são incríveis. É até difícil dizer uma favorita rsrs
  92. hkamusiapa
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kuddos inez, james, betty and august for making this a huge accomplishmebt for taylor swift… Expand
  93. IcyPhil
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    Lullaby music. I don't know how anyone can listen to those songs. They sound the same, are repetitive and make me wanna fall asleep. Not catchy at all. Just really boring and that's my honest opinion.
  94. Jflo2021
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Love every song. The music is so captivating, the lyrics, as always, the best. Taylor really nailed it!
  95. cindybareback
    Apr 3, 2021
    0
    Horrível, tenebroso, assustador! Parece uma única música que dura uma hora. Ai olha, nada de novo sobre a superestimada
  96. Linrulz
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically every song sounds the same. She managed to make an even more boring album after Lover. RIP taylor… Expand
  97. arpeggi
    May 29, 2021
    10
    folklore is a career-topping masterpiece and it perfectly represents the era it was created in. Her vivid imagery shines so brightly throughout the album. She truly is an amazing lyricist and this body of work is the ultimate proof that she is capable of experimenting and growing. Her use of lower-range, different yet sonically cohesive styles of productions and the escapist theme makefolklore is a career-topping masterpiece and it perfectly represents the era it was created in. Her vivid imagery shines so brightly throughout the album. She truly is an amazing lyricist and this body of work is the ultimate proof that she is capable of experimenting and growing. Her use of lower-range, different yet sonically cohesive styles of productions and the escapist theme make this album an experience in and of itself.… Expand
  98. AlbanKP
    Jun 11, 2021
    0
    The most boring album in the world. Nothing new, just forgettable songs a few minutes after listening to fill an album without much interest.
  99. thecri
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    the most boring album of all the time, do your self a favor and skip it. you will fell asleep either way
  100. frockwell
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. AOTY. One the best albums of all time and ended ariola's entire mediocre discography.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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Metascore
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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