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. pastelrvbbons
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible, inspiring, extraordinary. Taylor is always trying something new and they always succeed, this time is nothing different. She shows her talent when she comes out with a surprise album with little promo and continue to do good number wise, what really took the cake for me was the love triangle with August, Cardigan, and Betty. I’ve only seen such great storytelling in a few otherIncredible, inspiring, extraordinary. Taylor is always trying something new and they always succeed, this time is nothing different. She shows her talent when she comes out with a surprise album with little promo and continue to do good number wise, what really took the cake for me was the love triangle with August, Cardigan, and Betty. I’ve only seen such great storytelling in a few other artist, she truly is Artist of the Decade.… Expand
  2. Farpeyram
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s most mature album , lyrics are amazing , vocals are raw , fresh and emotional l , pay attantion to lyrics because whole album tells a story
  3. taylorbowling
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely astonishing. Taylor has, once again, truly outdone herself. Not only has she taken the initiative to put her heart on the line again, but she’s done so with lyrically impressive poetry
  4. Ryandb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album by Taylor swift.She keeps on reinventing new things and works very hard in every album,which is cool.This album is a master piece.… Expand
  5. Valareval
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums I've ever heard, it exceeded my expectations I hope you can hear it, Taylor is one of the best artists out there, I really love her… Expand
  6. 1Dontsave
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor successful and talented, she always shows us every time she releases a new album that she will reap great successes, and this time it is not the exception that there are many envies.
  7. Cuacuaco
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is Taylor's best work to date, My tears ricochet, this is me trying, august and the lakes are the best tracks of the album. It is so inspiring, poethic and true. This is the kind of lyricism we need nowadays.
  8. Alexvvv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum genial, cada canción que escucho me hace amar cada vez más Taylor
    . . Las letras son tan hermosas ... xo    … Expand
  9. Ekconrad
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The lyricisms is A+. Once again Taylor killed it. My favorite song is my tears ricochet. You can listen to these songs and find different meanings every time you listen
  10. iamkenaguilar
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this surprise album was actually the best thing that happened by far, with it’s very smooth and relaxing vibes! it’s like beinging back her old self when she first started, super siper love it!
  11. Horacio1989
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best album in she carrer she is amazing and incredible she is the music industry
  12. Hello_stevan96
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    FOLKLORE isn’t just an album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.
  13. abel131289
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    TAYLOR ES ARTE Y POR ENDE TODO LO QUE TAYLOR HAGA ES ARTE AMIGOS, MI CANCION FAV ES THE 1
  14. kljx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A magical album that takes you through a story as you listen to it full. The album truly shows how great of a song writer Taylor Swift really is and I’m excited to know what else she’s capable of doing.
  15. lindzz21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love that she came out with a surprise album during all this mess. Definitely something you can listen to and relax. One of my favorite albums so far! On repeat!
  16. daval
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor always surprised me, her songwriting skills are incredible, is an absolutely memorable album, the poetic, the narrative, i just love it, well done!
  17. Btzssousa
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Gostei bastante do novo álbum dela, mas não me surpreendeu tanto como os outros
  18. Pinto345
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a brilliantly written masterpiece. The lyrics, melodies, and her songwriting are superior and the album really shows the feelings and situations of the current world very vividly. It's very impressive that she's still able to deliver such a work of art in a short period of time and manage to suprise all of us 14 years into her career. Well done, Miss Taylor.
  19. brandylee13x
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is such a beautiful album with vivid imagery, beautiful storytelling, and amazing vocals
  20. gr13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is by far Taylor's best album. The lyrics are out of the world. It really showed her songwriting skills. Aaron and Jack did a fabulous job on the record
  21. lorde_daniel
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    i don't like the album, because i really LOVE IT!!! the lyrics are making my nose bleed
  22. fabianjire
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can’t speak about it, but... it’s amazing, beautiful, awesome. Go there and start to listen it.
  23. denissemorales
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent album. It´s lyrically amazing and her voice sounds amazing. Her most mature album.
  24. Erinm227
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful storytelling! Every song on this album is stunning. I think it will be a record that I will return to over and over again for the rest of my life.
  25. Vennessarena
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is straight
  26. wmoorer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    an amazing contribution to her legacy! it is incredible all around. shows off her songwriting talent and ability to do any genre
  27. 1989edu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift, nos sorprende una vez más, solo como ella puede hacerlo. Tal vez haya adoptado la serpiente a su favor, pero realmente cambia de piel y lo hace extremadamente bien. En su octavo álbum, le damos un giro de pop a folk/alternativo donde nos presenta la variedad de historias que se conectan entre sí. La especialidad de Swift de contar historias mediante canciones y melodías armoniosasSwift, nos sorprende una vez más, solo como ella puede hacerlo. Tal vez haya adoptado la serpiente a su favor, pero realmente cambia de piel y lo hace extremadamente bien. En su octavo álbum, le damos un giro de pop a folk/alternativo donde nos presenta la variedad de historias que se conectan entre sí. La especialidad de Swift de contar historias mediante canciones y melodías armoniosas que llegan a recorrer el alma y el corazón del que lo escucha. Taylor Swift nos dio un excelente trabajo que creo e imagino durante la cuarentena, acompañando los problemas presentes, y un poco de poesía traída a tus oídos mediante The Lakes. Acompáñanos a sumergirnos en este bosque encantador, donde encontraras muchas emociones, pero las disfrutaras en gran medida.… Expand
  28. Ellebasi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolutely incredible, mature album. Definitely unlike anything she’s ever done before, somehow Taylor manages to top herself with every new music release. Definitely would recommend this album to anyone!!
  29. Unloked
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este album es el mejor de ls carrera de swift, es simplemente muy bueno, sus sonidos indi/funk/ alternativo son geniales.
  30. Fer1984hh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katycats supporting this masterpieceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  31. valter14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor swift como sempre foi perspicaz, nos entregou essa obra de arte. sempre inovando seus estilos musicais.
  32. Jean0908090
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es lo mejor para un día lluvioso, tomando café y leyendo, amo escuchar este álbum
  33. Aldren13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album is not just an album. But this is a life. Thank you so much Taylor. I love you so much.… Expand
  34. Jamstan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of Tay, she’s such a lyricist!!! The storytelling on her songs takes you to an incredible mood.
  35. Spike_Zero
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Mágico. Nostálgico y precioso. Taylor mezcla perfectamente las escencias de sus álbumes pop y country. Dándonos la lírica detallada de Speak Now y Red. Con la madurez de una mujer que dejó mostrar en Reputation y Lover.
  36. claramm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, flawless, never been done before, speechless. The other girlies wish they could be her
  37. Parijia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can give it a hundred rate, this is so good I love them all, Taylor your the best♥️
  38. janicechia
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so beautiful and calming and soothing. The way Taylor writes about love and heartbreak is so poetic. She is an absolute genius when it comes to songs like this. I know it's typically not her style but it's nice and refreshing to see a switch up.… Expand
  39. JoseFerGarcia
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    A very warm, lovely, heartbreak, vulnerable album.

    The sounds are great, Taylor's voice is on point, and those lyrics are INCREDIBLE the last great American dynasty is my favorite song of this album, the story of Rebekah Harkness is incredible but heartbreaking, it's great that Taylor give us the opportunity to know more about this house and this woman, There are no words, there's    A very warm, lovely, heartbreak, vulnerable album.

    The sounds are great, Taylor's voice is on point, and those lyrics are INCREDIBLE

    the last great American dynasty is my favorite song of this album, the story of Rebekah Harkness is incredible but heartbreaking, it's great that Taylor give us the opportunity to know more about this house and this woman,

    There are no words, there's only one phrase: TAYLOR IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGWRITER OF THIS GENERATION    … Expand
  40. JanyraCuti
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Arte como Taylor nos tiene acostumbrado a darnos. Se siente cálido como estar escuchándolo con tu Cardigan. Es innovador y ella siempre nos termina sorprendiendo en cada género musical que nos da.
  41. Alex7119
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The passion she conveys in her lyrics, she just gets better and better as each albums continues on
  42. oliviageib
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is poetry and art personified. A mature fairytale of romance, loss and self awareness. The Lakes (an album bonus track) approaches the subject of fame and escapism in a whimsical and raw way. Songs like My Tears Ricochet, Peace and Seven approach subjects like loss, betrayal, self esteem, anxiety and nostalgia. With lyrics only Swift could coin and haunting melodies - this albumFolklore is poetry and art personified. A mature fairytale of romance, loss and self awareness. The Lakes (an album bonus track) approaches the subject of fame and escapism in a whimsical and raw way. Songs like My Tears Ricochet, Peace and Seven approach subjects like loss, betrayal, self esteem, anxiety and nostalgia. With lyrics only Swift could coin and haunting melodies - this album is a story just waiting to be told.… Expand
  43. Gabs285
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Con este album Taylor se sigue posicionando como una de las mejores artistas actualmente, dando arte en cada una de sus creaciones.
  44. CassHay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I just love the music. I really like the alternative style and the lyrics are so well written.
  45. Frankfigueredo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it, i love it i love it, i love it, I love it. She is really wonderful!!
  46. daryldixonxx
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    i love this album so much. a true masterpiece in her career and she did this on a pandemic wow
  47. Amy24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing, innovative. Queen got her throne back with the best lyrics of her career
  48. yuyichoi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album was astonishing. I don't even know what to say, I feel like going back to 2012 listening to the album Red again. Give a Grammy for this album, please.
  49. Humada
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album kinda like her changing new genre for her, from the last pop album to alternative, folk, country and indie. It was beautiful and awesome album

    Slow paced music and emotionally seems fit and enjoyable listen in the middle of Covid19 pandemic
  50. JohsonWalter13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has shown us the ability of TAYLOR SWIFT as a singer and songwriter. One of the best work she ever had. The lakes Is an art; Mirrorball is a sad beautiful song; August is one of the greatest work from her.
  51. SparksFly
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum of the year an you can't change my mind
    It's amazing to the beogginig to the end, it's incredible the fact that this album was realice in 3 months
  52. MichelleAlison
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album tuyệt nhất mà mình từng nghe!! Không thể tin được khi nghe tin Taylor thông báo sắp bước sang TS8!! Mình càng hào hứng và bất ngờ hơn khi cô ấy viết và hoàn thành nó chỉ trong mấy tháng ngắn ngủi … Expand
  53. ryzzagrey21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG! at first I am hesitant to listen to it because im not a fan of alternative music but after listening to cardigan over the radio i ended up buying the entire album to listen to all its 17 tracks ! Im a person who values the lyrics more than the music ! I may be late for the party but good gracious this Folklore is soooo good a cant stop listening to it. ☺️ Taylor Swift really. is a master lyricist that I can tell for sure. She's like an author telling stories but in a way of singing it instead of reading it. She definitely saved my ass from this unending quarantine. She probably saved more people than what i think is possible. This is the escape i was looking for because reality is something we all wish to end in this current state. Please taylor consider me as your new fan. … Expand
  54. enchanted011
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a absolutely amazing!! The stories that are told are told so well, not to mention the teenage love triangle. Definitely listen to folklore, it's so good!
  55. Jehuneri13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un disco verdaderamente hermoso. Uno de sus mejores trabajos. Una vez más taylor demuestra su versatilidad… Expand
  56. Marij
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es increíble el talento de Taylor Swift, sin duda el mejor álbum de este año.
  57. sthperfect
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    this phase of Taylor is really comfortable, she is capable of making an album of all the genres that she wants and it will be really interesting, from the lyrics to the production. It’s not her number #1 album, but it is one of the best.
  58. Olivia7891
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore, though a run down version of tales by it's definition, leaves one with a personal mark. With 16 tracks we travel through time and different scenarios. The bonus track, the lakes leaves one with echoes of romantic tragedy. Made in quarantine, this album is the embodiment of truthfulne and art.
  59. Caitlink
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album! She is constantly outdoing herself and no one is doing it like Taylor
  60. Bisquite
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is so good!!!!! This album is a masterpiece. The lyrics!! Love it from the moon and to saturn!
  61. folklorereplov
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor’s best album and the best album released this year. definitely deserves aoty at the grammys.
  62. reviewgalore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is one of many successful releases Taylor has had over the decades. The stories tie the songs together and make a masterpiece. The lyrics... *chef kiss*. I am addicted and have not been listening to any other album than folklore. Her switching genre is yet another Taylor Swift power move that proves to all of us that she is REALLY TALENTED and really living up to the AOTD awardThis album is one of many successful releases Taylor has had over the decades. The stories tie the songs together and make a masterpiece. The lyrics... *chef kiss*. I am addicted and have not been listening to any other album than folklore. Her switching genre is yet another Taylor Swift power move that proves to all of us that she is REALLY TALENTED and really living up to the AOTD award given to her.… Expand
  63. thehoaxgatito
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    We love you Taylor!
    From Little Monsters
    Don't let some child villains succeed and affect the good relationship between fans and the singers. Both Gaga and Taylor are queens and deserves all success in the world!
  64. Tranh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  65. Juita
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album very much. Calming my brain and have magic lyric. Just hear it.
  66. jennamsx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    yes. pure yes. her vocals are on point. it’s a smooth, beautiful sound. beautiful story telling.
  67. Sutirth
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Omgggg it's the best album she made till date. The lyrics, the tune, less production works makes this album the best. I don't why people are sleeping on this. Exile is her best collab. Each and every song is single-worthy! Folklore can be released as a novel too!
  68. Taylorlore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely her best so far. She is such a genius. The lyricis are so good and soulful. I can't even pick a favorite because i love them all except the song peace.
  69. Samsmith758
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think taylor's is really really genius. There is a lot poet in this album like such a story tale. This Album is Amazing❤
  70. Bao20
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album lần này của Taylor thật sự rất hay. Từ giai điệu đến lyrics thật sự làm mình rất ấn tượng. I love u so much, Taylor❤️… Expand
  71. Thanush24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Feels so good when you start to listen to this album...Taylor has done great job...you can enjoy and experience every song on it
  72. taylorwin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    very good album from taylor swift and it wiil give you more chills. It's pretty good, I can feel the poetry of the lyrics and it makes me feel so nostalgic
  73. andrealili0889
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album ever made.... This is just amazing ❣️
  74. nauflm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best alternative album ever. it gives you chill and the lyrics are literally a folklore
  75. Ramiro26
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year! Taylor te amo loca sos lo mejor que me pasó en la vida!!
  76. arvinnnndaleee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is so good. Her writing skills really proves that she can prove anyone that she is a Global Superstar.
  77. amandauWu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Extremely good album and well written by the artist. There is nothing more to be done to make this a good album, as it already is.
  78. natpaige
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is everything great about Taylor put into one. Excellent lyrics. Raw vocals. Fantastic productions from Jack and Aaron (a great addition to the group of people she has worked with). Powerful emotions and deep analysis about her life but also playing with different perspectives. The Last Great American Dynasty, a great example of Taylor being able to tell a story about someoneThis album is everything great about Taylor put into one. Excellent lyrics. Raw vocals. Fantastic productions from Jack and Aaron (a great addition to the group of people she has worked with). Powerful emotions and deep analysis about her life but also playing with different perspectives. The Last Great American Dynasty, a great example of Taylor being able to tell a story about someone else's life, in the same vein as The Lucky One and Starlight. Really gut wrenching songs like My Tears Ricochet, Exile and August. But also really classic love songs like Peace, Invisible String and The Lakes. As well as a lot of self reflections like This is Me Trying and Seven. This is such a strong album and really appropriate in times like this. Taylor really is a once in a generation artist and no one is doing it like her!! She went from reputation to Lover to Folklore in a matter of 3 years. Putting out great music but also staying true to her roots and the reason why she became a popular artist, her songwriting skills. Taylor is always challenging herself even when she has achieved so much! Keep going Taylor!… Expand
  79. themanwholedu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best songwriters of the century. I'm so glad that I'm alive to listen this masterpiece. 'exile', 'cardigan' and 'my tears ricochet' are blowing my speakers all night long. Thank you, Taylor
  80. Sheffield
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much! Every songs from folklore are my favorite. Taylor Swift is the music industry! Folklore is the album of year.
  81. Pratee13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyricism of this album is on whole another level which other artists have struggled to achieve. The production of this album is very incredible. Taylor's Swift sounds dreamy and angelic in this album.… Expand
  82. JJeff
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Adore this new album, just what we need during quarantine... sets the perfect mood. Highlights are Cardigan, Exile (feat. Bob Iver) and Mirrorball.
  83. aibobbb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is amazing in every aspect.it makes a big success in billboard chart and gets a great metacritic marks.As far as I am concerned,Taylor Swift is the music industry.She is just so wonderful.… Expand
  84. Vicky13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In this rough days，folklore saved 2020.Not just gave us hope，but reminded us that we still have music to comfort our souls.
  85. Marian1023
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    KATYCATS, SWIFTIES AND LM's STOP THIS NONSENSE FIGHT PLEASE!!! ARTISTS ARE THE ONES DIRECTLY AFFECTING.
  86. zjejhegeh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift !You did it again!I've been listening to this record for a month. it's like a drug that I will be addicted to for the rest of my life.
  87. arkanayasi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a calm, relaxing and beautiful album. Somehow it'll take you to another dimension, the dimension of Taylor Swift's mastermind.
  88. redsasufiandi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An album full of lessons, Taylor Swift never fail to amaze us with her songwriting talent… Expand
  89. dawncritiques
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this so much, so beautifully crafted. I've been listening to it since it came out and most of the songs still cut deep.
  90. Analiza
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore definitely fits in the time it was released! A mature album full of concepts and stories! Thank you Taylor for this album!
  91. alyssaG95
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is awesome and amazing. This is best favorite album by Taytay, I will become her fan
  92. nhatminh2030
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Tại vì có mấy đứa fan Katy chơi xấu nên mình phải vote 10 để kéo lên lại. Nhưng album hoàn hảo quá vote cũng cứng đáng.
  93. PrismaticDalton
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is not my absolutely favorite of Taylor Swift's, but it is a very homey record that brings you back to the Taylor Swift when she was introduced to us all, which helps bring up the overall score I am giving this album. There's something very welcoming and down to earth about the story that's told through the songs.
  94. mimhkhe2001
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a calming and healing album with a lot of story telling. It's different from Taylor's previous albums but it still has a echanted feel.
  95. ric13lm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album because it's so peaceful and calm, I have connected with it emotionally and I think that is what makes it a great album… Expand
  96. MandyAnne14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    My favourite album by Taylor so far - vocals, production and writing are perfect
  97. betty13hoax
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Such a good album，Taylor never let us down.
    I have been listening to this album all month.
    I love Taylor Swift！
  98. rikvisca
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is bringing music into a whole new level. i cant stop listening because it really brought the deepest part of you.
  99. Taylorkuk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  100. LamThanh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor has released her best album uptil now. The album contains many folk stories including realistic and fiction. Taylor has used a lot of beautiful words in the lyrics. This album is like a deep lake with many stories waiting to be discovered. 10/10
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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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