folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. ffalseg0d
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is pure magic, we were use to taylor’s very intimate lyrics but this just blow minds and takes you to another place, where is taylor with a piano or a guitar and sings to tell you a story.… Expand
  2. Nikyeb
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I think This is the best Album of this year!!. Taylor's purest and simplest way to express his lyrics. Every song is a story. You should find out for yourself.
  3. pipugie
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Everything about this album is beyond beautiful. It’s pure magical down to each and every line.
    I loveeeeee it!
  4. shawnswift13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Does not sound like her other albums. I love how she constantly reinvents herself. Album of the Year.
  5. cinnamonman
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    After the release of Lover, I thought there would be no better album from the gorgeous Taylor. Because Lover is one of the most beautiful albums of all time. BUT when I listened to folklore in one breath, I felt all my inner feelings: my dreams, my fears, my family problems.. I started with a cardigan video. A very heartbreaking song is an accurate description, I think. When I got to myAfter the release of Lover, I thought there would be no better album from the gorgeous Taylor. Because Lover is one of the most beautiful albums of all time. BUT when I listened to folklore in one breath, I felt all my inner feelings: my dreams, my fears, my family problems.. I started with a cardigan video. A very heartbreaking song is an accurate description, I think. When I got to my rains ricochet, then I realized that no singer like Taylor can convey their feelings and emotions directly to my head. I can't help but cry to the song seven. Each track in the album is so similar to each other, but at the same time they show different stories, sad and simple.… Expand
  6. athousandcuts13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Superb album! The critics say it all. It’s just so good and after a month it feels better than ever. I’m so proud of Taylor for always reinventing herself time and time again, she never disappoints.
  7. Tanci
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent, genius, never the same, lyrical masterpiece! Kudos taylor! Vocabulary used is next level. She has created another masterpiece. The name of the album fits so perfectly as there is a teen love triangle which is an imaginary story but will be passed on like folklore. The album also contains songs like this is me trying which my tears ricochet mirrorball peace and the lakes that hint on her personal life. Invisible string is one of the sweetest love songs. I bet this album will take all the awards… Expand
  8. Mehulsinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This isn't usual Taylor Swift album. This one is special and mystical. The album of the decade!!!! No wonder why she is Artist of the decade and most successful artist debuted this Century. Love you miss Taylor Swift.
  9. matheusldina
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift definitivamente entregou o seu melhor álbum com o folklore, uma verdadeira obra prima, músicas encantadoras e uma estética perfeita.
  10. juliannawilson3
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection and lyrically genius. Her most mature album and best songwriting to date.
  11. Nandini_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I don't actually care about those negative reviews given by haters ...Stream folklore for clearskin
  12. Lujan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Wow. Can't believe that she make this album in 3 MONTHS!
    It's such a beautiful work. Every song takes you on different's places, because every song it's so unique.
    I think this lyrics are the most magical y beautiful that Taylor made until now.
    FOLKLORE IT'S THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
  13. swiftietingz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift delves into a completely new sound on this beautiful record. Her rich story telling and heavenly vocals are highlighted by the stripped back production and its fair to say that she nailed this project.
  14. Sairajamil009
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most beautifully written album of all time.if u want to listen to tasteful music this is a go to.this will bless your ears!… Expand
  15. Alexisandrey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is Taylor's most powerful album. It is simply a work of art that deserves all the applause
  16. Taylors_swiftie
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this album this album is my favorite album from Taylor this album is the proved that she's is a great singer and songwriter and I stan her even more and my fav is cardigan and exile… Expand
  17. allanahwright
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her most poetic yet. The most “Taylor Swift” a Taylor Swift album can be. She details an enthralling story of loss, love and youth as the album progresses. The complexity of each song ties in with a desperate love story that swift is trying to tell, with key lyrics to link in each story, each individual and each emotion. Fans will have an amazing time picking apart the secret messages inHer most poetic yet. The most “Taylor Swift” a Taylor Swift album can be. She details an enthralling story of loss, love and youth as the album progresses. The complexity of each song ties in with a desperate love story that swift is trying to tell, with key lyrics to link in each story, each individual and each emotion. Fans will have an amazing time picking apart the secret messages in the lyrics, as they engage themselves in what it means to be the subject of Swifts intent. Swift has worked through many genres, she has made every single one her own and has used them all to her absolute advantage. However, Swift needed this genre shift to demonstrate her true, authentic lyricism that is too often brushed over. This folk, indie, alternative album serves everything fans have been searching for since her depart from her third country/pop studio album, RED. After the commercial success of her previous pop albums 1989, Rep and Lover, Swifts approach to this new genre has been seamless. It is truly something that fits who she is without a doubt in anyone’s mind. This album is the type of album you want to hide away in a forest, lay on the ground, holding old literature and cry too, fall in love too and dissect everything single lyric, harmony and note. Her fans have been searching for something in her discography to rival the lyricism and intelligence in RED, her most critically acclaimed album so far, but also her most under appreciated. With Folklore, we have found it. I believe Swift has unlocked something in her musicality that she has been hiding since RED was written, her freedom, her storytelling, her openness to love and her ability to relive, create or view heartbreak and turn it into compelling poetry. This album will undoubtedly age in an incredible way, like the finest of wines produced from Europe. Long lost treasure that has been undiscovered for years. That’s what this album feels like, the feeling of running in the rain, growing old, and finding an intimate space you can only have with yourself and your thoughts. Swift allows others to experience things they never have before, through her words and her story telling. The amazing team that put together this album should be proud of themselves, it is her best work yet. It will outlive it’s time, as this album simply does not have a use-by date. I hope Swift continues with these unpopular genres and continues to make albums authentic to her, and showcase her amazing lyrical ability. Something the world needs most at this time.
    100!    … Expand
  18. BlankoJhon
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This was a very excellent record from one of the prolific song writers that ever exist.
  19. marteena
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The album is a masterpiece, there are no skips, every single song is amazing and the lyrics are perfect. Probably her best album so far.
  20. Sardor_Bright
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Groundbreaking album throughout Taylor Swift's career. I truly loved this album. Astonishing and monumental.
  21. Samriddhi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this is the best ever. Taylor Swift is the best one out there. Ukkskklsnsksaakagakavsajskagaamabjaka
  22. Dollysingh
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folkfore is INCREDIBLE. I am extremely happy and so thankful to Taylor that she released this album.Folklore is the best album ever and no one can change my mind.She has literally save our 2020 by releasing Folklore. This album is exactly what the world needed at time like thse… Expand
  23. Trentezephyr
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Oneof her finest albums made yet. Finally outsold Reputation, but by a fine margin.
  24. Sharanya13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a lyrical masterpiece. Sad yet beautiful. Easily the best work on Taylor Swift's career. Totally fallen in love with the first listen… Expand
  25. millerfrancisco
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is a whole new level. It shows how Swift grown so much as a singer-songwriter and a storyteller. Love it!… Expand
  26. Aryansarthi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is lyrically the best.....i said what i said....it shows different stories of different characters. Songs are perfectly aligned and represents different emotions.
  27. Islamking
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an amazing album vocally lyrically everything wonderful TAYLOR SWIFT never disappointed us… Expand
  28. Yeshiro
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece !!!
    Loved every and each song Songs are soothing and they make me calm and peaceful Her lyrical ability in this album is more complicated and sophisticated than that in previous albums
  29. emaakalebic
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  30. Thetayside
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is something else if this album doesn't receive Grammy. Then for sure grammy is a fake award show. And yall have read the lyrics ffs best lyrics ever mindblowing album I'm not her fan but I guess now I'm
  31. figueiradani
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan of Taylor Swift since her first album. Watch her grow, get mature and always deliver the best songs of all times with such passion and honesty is one of the reasons to love her every day. She wrote this album like who writes a novel and you can notice the story flowing through each song. I love this girl and everything about her!!!
    We're waiting for you in Brazil, Sparkly Princess!
  32. caitlynsavannah
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I have no words to express how beautiful this album is. Very haunting, raw, and unreal. A literal masterpiece.
  33. KeyMelCan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Aunque no lo estaba esperando (porque fue una total sorpresa) pronto descubrí que era simplemente lo que este mundo necesitaba. El sonido es melodioso, pero las letras... las letras son ORO. Combinado con la voz también melodiosa de Taylor, es simplemente una mina de oro y es perfecto
  34. Ivan189
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s a different sound for Taylor Swift but has some beautiful lyrics and with sounds that makes you feel nostalgic and in peace
  35. alfredswift
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    the best album this 2020 !!!!
    this album deserve a great 95 score !! to those wo didn't get this album , stream it and understand the whole song to know more
  36. asal_alvandi13
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I love this album,I swear I love this album,till my dying day
    Well done miss swift well done
  37. VanneCR
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente álbum, muy diferente al sus últimos dos trabajos, se siente el toque de la old taylor, canciones que ta trasmiten mucha paz.… Expand
  38. laurine
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is one of the best if it's not the best album of Taylor's discography. The all album is literally a magical poem. I don't know how but she keep surpassed herself and her level was already really high. TAYLOR SWIFT IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
  39. biskvitka13
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love every single song! She really pulled off a whole new genre with an ease, fir sure best album ot 2020
  40. daniellfendi
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    We all should appreciate how precious her writing skills are.. the way she delivers stories through songs in this album is just perfection.. Might be her best album yet.. Congrats Miss Americana, you did it again!
  41. giaoxygen
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que lleva por un viaje mágico. Música minimalista, la voz de Taylor en su tono más dulce y líricas puras.
    Su excelencia está en su simpleza.
  42. Andypoes
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda alguna es el mejor álbum de toda la carrera de Taylor Swift. La manera de contar historias complementando con las melodías y la increíble voz de Taylor.
    Espero que sea nominado a album of the year para los Grammys, y creo que podría ganar.
    Sin duda un álbum buenísimo.    … Expand
  43. Adamfs
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Its different, the lyrics are magical and the most important aspect from this album
  44. danuueghorll
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album was incredible and everything it gives me different vibe that hits my heart so hard!
  45. Seoane
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her lyrical skills are enchanting. she has shown a bright yet homey facet of herself and her music that I personally enjoy more than lover. the concept, the sound, the production, the magical stories, THE VISUALS, its simply fantastic. truly love this new Taylor. anyone who has followed her for a while sees the maturity in her lyricism and stories. 'Exile' is 'The Last Time' part 2, with a much more mature POV and excellent vocals from Bon Iver and her. the love triangle is truly beautiful. the sarcastic tone in 'The last great American dynasty' is fantastic. the inherent feminism and strength in 'madwoman' prove that Taylor understands concept exposed in songs like 'The Man'.

    Taylor Swift showed us a new world, and im so grateful for it. Deserves AOTY (though she doesn't need it to prove she is one of the best artist of the generation)    … Expand
  46. Myat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best album of taylor and one of the best album of 2020............… Expand
  47. adamrihani
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album will make Taylor Swift a timeless artist. her lyrics and emotions are marvelous. I loved every song from the album. Her lyrical skills are just beyond insane and she proved me again she is one of the best songwriters of all time.
  48. 13burcu13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore is awesome, i love it. My favorite album was reputation, but now my favorite album is folklore.… Expand
  49. HosseinHsm
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A new version of Taylor Swift just arrived. Haunting melodies, beautiful vocals and powerful lyrics is strikingly dominated all over the tracks. From "the 1" to "hoax" everything is just brilliantly put together in every aspect you ponder about. The folk rock, indie and chamber pop atmosphere is unforgettable and by far it's one of the best albums of the coming decade and is Taylor's bestA new version of Taylor Swift just arrived. Haunting melodies, beautiful vocals and powerful lyrics is strikingly dominated all over the tracks. From "the 1" to "hoax" everything is just brilliantly put together in every aspect you ponder about. The folk rock, indie and chamber pop atmosphere is unforgettable and by far it's one of the best albums of the coming decade and is Taylor's best album so far.… Expand
  50. morgandysert
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Brilliant Album! Only Taylor Swift can tell a story like this through her album and connect every song. The tracks flow smoothly without sounding too similar. Definetly her best lyrics out of all albums. Folklore will be on repeat for a very long time!
  51. jessirchoc
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful storytelling. Taylor pulls back from her usual songwriting about her own life and embraces a wispy, romantic world of teen love. Every lyric is packed full of longing and imagery. A wonderful surprise and one of her best works.
  52. Hvidtsen
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    This album captures the pandemic really well. It is definitely her best album yet with really great songs with great writing.
  53. Lizgazola
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Se eu achava que ela tinha feito de tudo, ela se reinventa, de novo. Obrigada por essa obra de arte, TS, foi um quentinho no coração entre o caos que se encontra o mundo. Você é minha preferida pra sempre!
  54. aintyourboykenn
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her 2nd best album to date after Red. Perfect theme and lyrics, good production, beautiful aesthetics and vocals coming from one of the best artist in the music industry. Im very proud to say that this must be our Album of The Year at the 2021 grammys!!! periodt.… Expand
  55. valerio_
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a true masterpiece! Taylor, you made it girl!! All the songs so emotional! Amazing ❤️… Expand
  56. fiftiesjp
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    hey queen! girl you have done it again. constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. i’d say i’m surprised but i know who you are. i’ve seen it up close and personal. girl you make me so proud.
  57. mianalama
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Desde principio a fin expresa los sentimientos, sin duda de los mejores albums este 2020.
  58. Beibars04
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year and century. It should win the Album of the Year on Grammy’s!!! PERIODT wbk
  59. jonnpaulo
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Her best album by far. The most poetic I’ve seen of her. exile and august are my personal favorites period!!!
  60. kevo_nyan
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    This work has brought a break from this tense year we're currently living in, chill and soft songs with amazing lyrics on it. This album reminds me to her first artworks before ‘1989’ and some NFR influence on it. Results relaxing for this covid-19, hoaxes, and China-US tensions year. I'm pretty stunned with her lyrics, for first time, we're seeing a new and mature Swift. Anyways, thisThis work has brought a break from this tense year we're currently living in, chill and soft songs with amazing lyrics on it. This album reminds me to her first artworks before ‘1989’ and some NFR influence on it. Results relaxing for this covid-19, hoaxes, and China-US tensions year. I'm pretty stunned with her lyrics, for first time, we're seeing a new and mature Swift. Anyways, this album turned out to be boring and flat as **** too boring to enjoy her artwork, that piano is omnipresent in almost all the album, and all the songs seem to sound like the other songs in the album, so, it's something i couldn't enjoy at all. Too bad the album is so repetitive with those amazing lyrics.… Expand
  61. brunaaluiza
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    With folklore, Taylor makes us emotional. During isolation, it’s fresh air.
  62. mereswift
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    amazing. unlike any other. taylor swift switching genres and it's always exquisite.
  63. Hdhsb
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is taylor's best lirycal album yet. It's not bubblegum pop like lover, but it feels like lover just Darker.
  64. Paingphyokyaw
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is really perfect for Quarantine. I am so proud of Taylor for her improved songwriting skill.
  65. Kangkana
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I never knew i needed an Indie album from Taylor untill i listened to folklore. It's a masterpiece in true sense
  66. madypad
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    There really is nothing like a Taylor Swift record. Even Taylor Swift records. Every album she puts out is different and I think that's magic. Folklore is definitely some of her best work. It's so poetic and so beautiful and is exactly what we need in times like these.
  67. zhaoqi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album of taylor swift!恶意刷低分的粉丝适可而止！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！… Expand
  68. Itsmeash
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is what you called the Album Of the Year!!!! This album is such an incredible!!
  69. KrysPhan
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I am having been listening every song on this album over and over again; still, I haven't got enough the vibe, lyrics, melody, and just... more. It is truly a masterpiece.
  70. ryan27green
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    it is a very good album, exile, august, illicit affairs, and mad woman are standouts!!!!
  71. oligadbilao13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    As a Taylor Swift fan for a very long time, I can say that her evolution is something else. She managed to reinvent her sound from country to pop and eventually, alternative-indie vibe we have right now. This collection of songs is clearly a departure from poppy sound we usually hear from Taylor Swift. Folklore is not just an album. It is a bouquet of incredible storytelling, sadnessAs a Taylor Swift fan for a very long time, I can say that her evolution is something else. She managed to reinvent her sound from country to pop and eventually, alternative-indie vibe we have right now. This collection of songs is clearly a departure from poppy sound we usually hear from Taylor Swift. Folklore is not just an album. It is a bouquet of incredible storytelling, sadness humming, coziness and whimsical mind she ever serve. I'm beyond surprise and grateful to hear this amidst of this un-cozy situation.… Expand
  72. lorenzcloude12
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The lyrics masterpiece make this album so great ...it create so Much emotions that it make everyone addicted to listen about this album..
  73. Jay_Sharma
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is beautiful, sad, tragic, love, life, everything that you can ever go through. It has references to previous albums like Red, Speak Now, Reputation, and Lover too. The song Exile which is a collaboration is so so so beautiful. It's like your whole life... it's not just a song. It is life and a lifestyle. Her vocals are pure, once again, she proved her songwriting skills... overall, it is her best album...!
    Do listen!    … Expand
  74. YeyeKen
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    During this pandemic, everyone seems to get a little tired. Luckily the world gets its talented girl Taylor to write an masterpiece ablum to which heals most of us.
    Taylor always knows what is the best to do. Instead of making another pop album, the singer/songwriter decided to take things further. She made an alternative album and dropped it without telling anyone. The story telling skill    During this pandemic, everyone seems to get a little tired. Luckily the world gets its talented girl Taylor to write an masterpiece ablum to which heals most of us.
    Taylor always knows what is the best to do. Instead of making another pop album, the singer/songwriter decided to take things further. She made an alternative album and dropped it without telling anyone. The story telling skill keeps improving and her ability to create melodys evolves. And we can never ignore artists like jack and Aaron who did a great job and made this album such a big deal. So let's go dive into her music！    … Expand
  75. IEatbaby
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So calm...Im really surprised...this is TS8...An alternative album woah.Right now,i feel destressed because of folklore album...what a wonderful album.This is a real album with real music.… Expand
  76. Dulniw
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is my new favourite album and probably Taylor's best album lyrically. Also I live her vocals in all the songs. This proves how much Taylor has grown as an artist!
  77. nikniknaknak
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing. I was a bit surprised when I initially heard the album. The sound is a stark contrast to the what I would typically associate to a Taylor Swift album. But the more I listened, the more I loved it. The story telling is poetic. I let my imagination run wild while listening and pictured whole worlds and lives that Swift was painting. I wish I could listen to it for the first time over again.
  78. iconicgif
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    folklore is a result of a pop mega star who traded her comfortable signature style and calculated ways for the sake of her own artistry progression and her most authentic self expression in the truest form possible!
  79. Antra
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Album of the century . This album is the definition of beauty, perfection. Best album I've ever heard. I can't stop listening to this. This album is the best thing ever happened to me . The vocals and lyrics are 100/100.
  80. LeoMG11
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    An excellent body of work with incomparable ambience and magnificent lyrics.
  81. tialouise
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incredible storytelling and musical production - Taylor was born to write this album … Expand
  82. Varini
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It is truly remarkable to be able to write music from a perspective that isn’t your own. To write an entire album... that’s just genius. This album is Taylor Swift in every way, but yet it’s akin to none. Marvellous.
  83. Icb
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet and one of the most beautiful musical experiences I’ve ever heard.
  84. Pcliffy15
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Extraordinary craftsmanship. The Taylor Swift album we never realised we needed. But we did.
  85. MaryRose
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore is such a masterpiece. You will not regret listening to this whole album. It's a full of amazing songs of how Taylor Swift's put her creatives in her album. How she made the whole album a matured one and surprised us. One thing for sure is you will love it.… Expand
  86. Sinjinimondal
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a really beautiful album. It's just like a mature version of album RED and it has got that country Taylor vibes in it which mixes with everything giving you a nostalgic feeling. I just love it and is absolutely the best work from Taylor swift… Expand
  87. charlotte_233_
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love this album! It's so cosy and different. My new favorite Taylor Swift album.
  88. IlyaCrystal
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The 8th Taylor Swift's album "folklore" is masterpiece! It is one of the best albums I've ever heard!
    I didn't know that I needed an album like this!
    It's Taylor's first album which genre is alternative! And all songs are great! Thank you Taylor for this amazing project!
  89. Tayson
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The folklore album looks like hugs for childhoods friends you haven’t seen you years palaroid photos rediscovered on dusty shelves, capturing long forgotten memories, heartbreak and longing… Expand
  90. Daiku
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG this is the best album of 2020!! Taylor Swift voice so beautiful. I can replay this album all day.… Expand
  91. rahuldhupar
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The album is perfectly woven with lyrics and music we all wait to resonate with. Taylor, like in her all albums, connects to whats she sings. But with this album, the raw and unapologetic turn with lyrics and vocal delivery gives this album a potential to be forever remembered as "classic" for songwriting lessons. Unlike her previous projects, the sublime nature reflects that she has noThe album is perfectly woven with lyrics and music we all wait to resonate with. Taylor, like in her all albums, connects to whats she sings. But with this album, the raw and unapologetic turn with lyrics and vocal delivery gives this album a potential to be forever remembered as "classic" for songwriting lessons. Unlike her previous projects, the sublime nature reflects that she has no intentions to prove anything. It's just her and lyrics. I would give this album a perfect 10/10!… Expand
  92. cheryllam
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's most sonically gorgeous and cohesive album to date. Incredible lyrics and production once again.
  93. Zzzander_
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love it, sonically and lyrically stunning!
    Taylor never disappoints in writing songs, it is narrative which allows you to picture out every scene as if you were the one she is singing about or it is your story being sang. Awesome work, a great masterpiece!
  94. JanYhaa
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Might this is my favourite album for my whole life.And i never thought she will made an alternative album.Couldn't love you more Taylor❤
  95. neilfrancis24
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift never failed us on her songwriting skills, narrative songs and telling stories through her music. Her eight studio album (folklore) proves us that no matter how genre she made it really bothers our body and soul with her masterpieces. This album is a indie folk type of genre that perfectly fits this time on pandemic. She's always been amazing because she never really stopTaylor Swift never failed us on her songwriting skills, narrative songs and telling stories through her music. Her eight studio album (folklore) proves us that no matter how genre she made it really bothers our body and soul with her masterpieces. This album is a indie folk type of genre that perfectly fits this time on pandemic. She's always been amazing because she never really stop discovering the different sides of music. However only few people who are deep will understand and appreciate this kind of gem.… Expand
  96. GunturSurya
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best Album, Taylor try to make new genre that my opinion managed to amazed me.
  97. iviifdez
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Just magnificent. This album feels like opening a small box, full of pictures from childhood. It feels warm like a cardigan.
  98. Alcioalka
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is lyrical masterpiece, i love how she's putting her emotions, feelings,, and her imagination into this album, i think this her best written song,
  99. Nanath09
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That’ the new AOTY, i love this so much and I can’t stop listening, every song are just awsome… Expand
  100. Isabella2006
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album Lyrics 10/10 Production 10/10 After Taylor went from pop to alternative with folklore we can see and hear how good of a songwriter and storyteller she is , not impressed thought when she wrote songs like miss Americana and the heartbreak prince (2019) and the story of us (2011) we could already see her storytelling skills through songs .
    Album of the year.    … Expand
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed 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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