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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. evasophia16
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was a masterpiece since the beginning to end. Taylor told us a stories through her songs in such an original and beautiful way, her lyrics are simply the best.… Expand
  2. antoniavegaf
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Simplemente PERFECTO. Escuchandolo uno se siente dentro de un cuento, las letras son maravillosas, las melodías son preciosas, y su voz simplemente perfecta.
  3. Imtadeo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is art pure
  4. Loren1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum simplemente perfecto, es arte. Taylor es una gran compostura, excelente, la artista de década sin duda alguna.
  5. Arantxa3115
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es lo mejor del 2020, este álbum es perfecto en todos los sentidos, Taylor de verdad hizo un trabajo fenomenal… Expand
  6. swiftkingdon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is so perfect and lovely, love this masterpiece and Epiphany is the best of the entirely album
  7. Idyllicdeity
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in such hard times like the ones we’re being surrounded for the moment!
  8. Cristobal21
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Buen album, algo que siempre taylor sabe hacer
  9. Brolyzzzz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are so good the poetry need some time alone to understand each and every word One of the best swift albums
  10. matt7071
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    After all these years, Taylor still finds new ways to amaze and impress me. Even if she never released this album, the world would still have recognized her as one of the greatest songwriters of our time, but what ‘folklore’ does is cement Taylor into an even higher status as a writer and leaves no questions as to why she’s regarded as this century’s greatest storyteller. Add beautifulAfter all these years, Taylor still finds new ways to amaze and impress me. Even if she never released this album, the world would still have recognized her as one of the greatest songwriters of our time, but what ‘folklore’ does is cement Taylor into an even higher status as a writer and leaves no questions as to why she’s regarded as this century’s greatest storyteller. Add beautiful production from Antonoff, Dessner, and even Swift herself, and you have an amazing album full of indie/folk/acoustic music that is unlike anything she has ever put out. ‘Folklore’ is truly a career topping highlight.… Expand
  11. Kathedb_
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, folklore is the best album from Taylor! It tells the story in a complete way, makes you feel what other people felt. You never had that experience, but she put the feelings into words really great. She's such a genius… Expand
  12. Manateestargirl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A divine experience. Full of emotions and anxiety, but wrapped up in her leading us to find peace in it all.
  13. branperkins1213
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I'm genuinely so blown away. I was really nervous that she was changing her sound, but this is everything. It's soft but powerful. The lyrics and production are somehow so new for her but also right on brand. I really hope people give this album the recognition it deserves. Amazing to think she wrote and recorded this in 3 months during quarantine. Wow.
  14. izzy063
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best lyrics yet, which is an impressive feat after writing some stunning poem-like songs on red and reputation. a dreamy and haunting collection of songs that top her discography.
  15. dshthiago
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It is amazing how Taylor Swift tell us stories in a pretty, lyrical and unique way. I'm all amazed by it
  16. CamilaArmas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    De lo mejor que ha sacado, con líricas muy hermosas y emotivas
    Es un álbum muy emotivo de inicio a fin
  17. swiftie13c
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love this!, Taylor writes amazing, love Taylor
  18. Subham13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "Folklore" is indeed one of the most iconic artistic masterpiece ever written. This is what i call artistic expression at it's finest. The way she perceives life and navigates through it, sharing all her experiences she's had since the start of her career till date poetically through the perspective of the fictitious characters she has created is commendable. It's one thing to feel the"Folklore" is indeed one of the most iconic artistic masterpiece ever written. This is what i call artistic expression at it's finest. The way she perceives life and navigates through it, sharing all her experiences she's had since the start of her career till date poetically through the perspective of the fictitious characters she has created is commendable. It's one thing to feel the music, but it's another thing entirely for it to become a part of our being, to flow as freely through us as blood. The way she captured her raw emotions and painted it on the canvas embellished with beautifully crafted songwriting accompanied with minimalist acoustically driven music and really simple yet refined, passionate and mature vocals is transcendental. She yet again proved to us that is undoubtedly one of the greatest lyricist of our generation. This album is one of the most cohesive piece of art she's ever created. It takes you on a journey to a whole new dimension and in the end, it ends on a good note, it's the retelling of forgotten tales, the sadness and pain of heartbreak, the happy and more authentic or in other words realistic side of love, it's everything wrapped in this delicate paper covered in sparkles. It cleanses your soul. And as Pericles had said, "what you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." Thank you "Taylor Alison Swift" for gracing our lives with this timeless and evergreen piece of art during this dark filled with uncertainty period that we're the entire world is going through. I'm sure that this album will bring sunshine in the lives of billions and will give them strength to rise again.… Expand
  19. calmdowncory
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely stunning. Ms. Swift delivered on the lyrics per usual. 2020 is saved!
  20. FacundoMz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In conclusion folklore is an amazing album and proves that no matter what genre of music it is Taylor always gives us an amazing album.
  21. Merlina
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, Taylor Swift is a genius and folklore left me speachless so that's all I can say
  22. sshree
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s like listening to stories that your grandma used to narrate in the form of soothing lullabies. My Safe & Sound heart is exploding.
  23. Tommorow
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor just saved 2020 musically.
    This is as honest as she could get...and closest she got to me.
  24. Edwindumar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Is Beautiful, the Best..!
    I love you Folklore. Is a great surprise, Taylor Swift is the Titan of the music, she is the music industry.
  25. frida_vargas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For her to have the mind to create character dinamics and story’s around them, marvelous. This is a love letter to pain, love, misery and heartbreak… Expand
  26. Jainapro
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Greatest album ever!! Taylor Swift did is back and better than ever. I’m so proud of her growth. She gave the world what they needed
  27. corneliave
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album that truly showcases her power as a songwriter. every track has exquisite production and vocals that show a new side of her versatility and range as an artist. no bad thoughts about any song
  28. Thadpand
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's Taylor Swift's best album, if not the best of the year. Through her compositions, she tells a love story between young people, which possibly reflects on her previous relationships. In a genuinely pure and sincere way. This is the most cohesive and mature album of Miss Americana. Taylor was the artist of the past decade and has a good chance of being this decade as well.
  29. allycrcar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift did it again, it's such a masterpiece! As always, she doesn't disappoint.
  30. Ce-leguizamon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Su mejor álbum por lejos, y muy distinto a lo que venía haciendo. Una obra de arte en cuanto a las letras, al crear una historia y un arco narrativo increíble, con diferentes personajes y líneas del tiempo. Las melodías mágicas y las letras se sienten como en los viejos albums, pero siempre cambiando y experimentando algo distinto con un sonido mucho más maduro. Es increíble y todos deberían darle una oportunidad 10/10… Expand
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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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