Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Folklore is about the joy of making something new out of random elements, and few other albums this year have captured that pleasure as well as this one does. [28 Nov 2003, p.123]
  2. A euphoric mix of wild Latin rhythms, electronic surges, soothing acoustic sounds and just about every instrument imaginable.
  3. Spin
    75
    While the vocals and arrangements are more ambitious and arguably better, there's less free play, less of the goofiness and kewpie-dancehall scatting that defined her. [Jan 2004, p.98]
  4. Folklore is essentially the sound of an artist taking a risk.
  5. Though few tracks on Folklore stand out, the album hangs together agreeably, thanks to its parade of offbeat influences and guest stars.
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 83
  2. Negative: 6 out of 83
  1. May 10, 2022
    10
    ELA FAZ O FOLKLORE DELA! Aoty no meu coração. Esse álbum a nelly conseguiu entregar as melhores composições de sua vida, contando históriasELA FAZ O FOLKLORE DELA! Aoty no meu coração. Esse álbum a nelly conseguiu entregar as melhores composições de sua vida, contando histórias folclóricas misturadas com sua vida pessoal e infância faz dela uma grande artista! Os vocais perfeitos e tivemos o prazer de ganhar o mais um trap digno de mamacita em Explode que é maravilhosa e pesadíssima Full Review »
  2. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Este debió tener más éxito y reconocimiento y no esa basura sobrevalorada de la víbora, este si es folklore instrospectivo y melancólico,Este debió tener más éxito y reconocimiento y no esa basura sobrevalorada de la víbora, este si es folklore instrospectivo y melancólico, críticos estúpidos que no saben apreciar el verdadero arte Full Review »
  3. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Probably Nelly Furtado's best record to date, musically and lirically. Personal and intimate, yet full of energy and love for life.