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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  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Karolgtica
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es hermoso. Taylor siempre dándonos arte y calidad en cada unos de sus álbumes.
  2. Stefanoluna
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor album que he escuchado, me encanta, Taylor me envuelve en sus canciones… Expand
  3. LeticiaAcioli
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift’s best. She outdid herself in a surprise mid-quarantine album that contains all her best already known talents and a new found maturity.
  4. Yuyito
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es demacrado bueno, las letras son una cosa que nisiquiera puedo describir, me alegro tanto de que taylor este experimentando con nuevas cosas… Expand
  5. Luis2302
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is wonderful, it was what was needed this year, this album will make me have peace
  6. KrKitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of Swifts best works.
    In her quarantine she created a masterpiece- lyrically and musically.
  7. All4him
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is extremely well done. Lyrics, production, all of it. Its a must listen
  8. Raulcasnico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es probablemente su mejor disco, tiene todo lo que podrías esperar de la narrativa de Taylor y mucho más sin duda de los mejores discos del año.
  9. Marryonetta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    When you think her albums can’t get any better she proves you all wrong. This one is a literal masterpiece. Lyrically at her best. Musically at her best. She conquers genres and styles so effortlessly it’s unreal.
  10. Annaliu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Showcases Swift’s most brilliant writing yet through vivid storytelling and amazing production.
  11. srijadutta
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Nobody writes like Miss Swift! Constantly raising the bar for herself and changing genres effortlessly! This album is a quite literally a lyrical masterpiece. Must listen.
  12. enchanted97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best album lyrically and sonically. The way the tracks transition from one to another is just utter perfection. The whole album tells us stories of her own and others.
  13. Afterglowboy
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's perfect, cohesive lyrically and sonically. Beautiful storytelling, as she always do, one of her best albums for sure.
  14. Manuelvargas199
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is fantastic, it reflects personally, many of the feelings that happened during the quarantine. The sounds and the lyrics of the best there is
  15. jonesis
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    The album is so beautiful, I think is one of the most addictive things I’ve seen. This album deserves more, I love it
  16. SophieMj
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is just so beautiful. the storyline, the lyrics the production is excellent. Taylor has yet again proven that she's one of the finest songwriter this generation has seen.
  17. AlexaSandez
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ritmo lento, relajante y nostálgico. Mágico, para enamorarse
  18. sohamjit_dey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album by Taylor. So smooth and pleasing, comforting. My favourite album of the year by faar.
  19. Nonameee
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love the album so much. The best album. Taylor swift did that with suprise album
  20. RoseDol
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum buenísimo, todos las canciones tienen letras geniales, esta lleno de calidad, Taylor se lucio con este álbum.
  21. Wilbe0
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, el mejor álbum del año sin duda, canciones únicas que atrapan a cualquiera que sepa de buena música!
  22. phoeberobb
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literally the best album ever. The lyrical genius of Ms. Swift is unmatched. She showcases her voice very well in this album!
  23. KirstyLambert
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Everything you ever wanted from the best song writer of our time. Melancholy, dramatic, nostalgic and whimsical. Lyrics, arrangement, production and thematically perfect.
  24. Javidus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Me pareció un álbum excelente, Taylor hizo un gran trabajo. Cada canción cuenta una gran historia.
  25. SANTIAGODR15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift nos sorprendió gratamente con la publicación de su álbum y nos trajo lo que necesitábamos para estos tiempos difíciles con unas letras 10/10, TS no deja de reinventarse porque ella es La Industria de la Música
  26. fxundxz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i think this is the album of the year, i love it. The lyrics, sounds and production is perfect.
  27. EsmeLico
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum fantástico con letras maduras e ingeniosas (algo característico de Taylor). Me encanta el nuevo concepto y el género que eligió. Excelente para una tarde con lluvia o una noche tranquila. ❤
    Seven, Cardigan e Invisible string son mis favoritas.
  28. Aribeaucan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfection. Simply perfection. I’ve loved every single second of it. It’s been on repeat ever since it came out.
  29. Cv2006
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's just an amazing album!!!
    The lyrics, the bridges everything is so perfect!!
    I love it❤
  30. anoninyourarea
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the fact that stan twitter is trying to get the score down is so disappointing this is such a good album i’m sorry
  31. Hatt
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent album. Everything I wanted, great lyrics, great music, great aesthetic, great person.
  32. Zhuyiie09
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a great album, at first it seemed to sound nothing like Taylor but as she always does, she delivered. No one does it like her. Thank you ,Taut.… Expand
  33. thijsl
    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
  34. EvaCobo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing. This an album for every moment. Magical, real and poetic. She is a god on songwriting!!!
  35. MateusRodrigues
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor's evolution shocks, she is incredibly talented and this is her best album
  36. Alex65
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del 2020 canciones únicas que te hacen viajar … Expand
  37. Themental_break
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it
  38. LuceroR
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor demostrando nuevamente que con cualquier género puede crear canciones increíbles, todas las canciones son hermosas con sonidos mágicos.… Expand
  39. rowerwer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore by taylor swift is honestly just breathtaking
  40. aalexx_
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Another beautiful album by Taylor Swift. One of her best albums lyrically. I never knew how badly I needed an alternative album from Taylor Swift.
  41. LDAgirl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her lyrical ability and storytelling shine in this album, 10/10. folklore honestly might be her best album.
  42. jolajolaokejola
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AN ABSOLUTELY MASTERPIECE. Her lyrical skills are beyond insane and amazing, it´s calming and makes me wanna fall in love everytime I hear peace, The 1 and august. Seven is my favourite song of the album.… Expand
  43. SilhouetteSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Superb album! Love you, Tay! I will always support you. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  44. Eljose
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of all 2020 I do not know how it could receive one or another bad criticism, if from beginning to end it is a work of art, it hurts that some are not prepared for this album because they are very Ignorant but good everyone. I will undoubtedly love this album for my whole life and there is still more Taylor album to be released I am very much looking forward to it. I love youThe best album of all 2020 I do not know how it could receive one or another bad criticism, if from beginning to end it is a work of art, it hurts that some are not prepared for this album because they are very Ignorant but good everyone. I will undoubtedly love this album for my whole life and there is still more Taylor album to be released I am very much looking forward to it. I love you TAYLOR S.… Expand
  45. Teo1989
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente Taylor cambiando de género y demostrando una vez más que es la industria de la música ❤️
  46. chelicat13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor showed us how amazing she is as a storyteller/ poet. All songs takes you to a different perspective. Her writing skills has been outstanding and this album proves us how her songwriting skills developed while collaborating with Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and William Bowery. She does proves us how she can switch one genre to another. Overall score for me is a 10. Will foreverTaylor showed us how amazing she is as a storyteller/ poet. All songs takes you to a different perspective. Her writing skills has been outstanding and this album proves us how her songwriting skills developed while collaborating with Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and William Bowery. She does proves us how she can switch one genre to another. Overall score for me is a 10. Will forever listen to her albums.… Expand
  47. taylorbae
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The bestThe best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever The best album ever… Expand
  48. rebeccafolklore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    i can't even describe how wonderful this album is. it truly touched my heart. it is a 10 like all of her albums.
  49. Danielreyes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album, she completely surprise with a genre she never had tried before.
  50. Xlvvm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, I loved it. My favorites are:

    My tears ricochet
    August
    The one
    Cardigan
  51. Ianaguzman13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best álbum of the year!! Taylor with this album has surpassed and has experienced a new genre. So proving that she is the queen of the music industry, she dominates every genre she experiences and does it her way giving us the best album of the year with such deep lyrics and beautiful melodies.
    She is the queen.
  52. folkloreforlive
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Stop hating because folklore is amazing Stop hating because folklore is amazing Stop hating because folklore is amazing
  53. hxngthx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore album of the year, cardigan song of the year, go argue with you mother
  54. anzimzalabim
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This whole album is such a pure mental cure for us!! With the powerful voice of a madwoman, she can give us so many things not just the good listen by the facade but also the mentality.
  55. hailongdadats13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    可以说是泰勒斯威夫特最好的专辑了，制作精良，词曲优美，exile和cardigan简直绝了！！听过这张专辑再来评分好吗？恶意刷分的阉人我看你妈赢很大
  56. winaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really really love this album. The songs are very emotional and I can relate to them so much. Top 3 Taylor's album wbk.
  57. Kmlien
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Taylor Swift, and this album so interesting, Taylor's music saved My life. I really love this album.… Expand
  58. Dulcecristal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Ya dejen de pelearse entre fandoms, solo deberían concentrarse en su artista, amo este disco con todo el corazón
  59. Thanhtransgsh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album I used to listen. Thank you so much Taylor. You help my life. Love… Expand
  60. flwacky
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautiful lyrics, romantic and new material from Taylor’s song! I love the way she write this album, it’s so creative and awesome. My tears ricochet, exile, august, betty, cardigan and the lakes are the songs I replayed so many times. This album was really make us have emotions about love.
  61. sebastiancamero
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Not just a music, but also a story. I love every single lyrics and lines in every track of this album and I'm happy that Dessner is the Co writer on this album.
  62. iluvcarrotz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautifully crafted album Taylor Swift has ever made. She still proves that in this day and age, she is still the best songwriter of this generation. I could not remember the last time that I touched a dictionary. But Miss Swift made me swallow the whole dictionary just to understand her well done, metaphorically driven and very matured and inspiring lyrics. Folklore AlbumOne of the most beautifully crafted album Taylor Swift has ever made. She still proves that in this day and age, she is still the best songwriter of this generation. I could not remember the last time that I touched a dictionary. But Miss Swift made me swallow the whole dictionary just to understand her well done, metaphorically driven and very matured and inspiring lyrics. Folklore Album of the year me thinks. PERIODT… Expand
  63. Anhquoc1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice love forverensksoaq snsjalqosbsNdnđnsnsjnaqkqoqozssjsjsjnanzbsbshasisocslslaBbzhs… Expand
  64. MartinHiils
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Love you Taylor
    From Katycats
    Don't let some villains succeed and affect the good relationship between fans and the singer himself
  65. thehonesty
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments herI really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her voice, which I think sounds great on this album. I used to be a massive fan of her in her country days then stopped listening, but this album completely immersed me from start to finish, and got me back into all of her previous music too. The fact that this was written and recorded in 3 months under quarantine makes it all the more impressive to me.… Expand
  66. ChromaLady
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her…I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful, and the music is nothing alike anything in any of her other songs. The slower tempo really compliments her… Expand… Expand
  67. DaisyTay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly I was totally suprised by this album because its release is quite unexpected. And even though I know Taylor has always been a good storyteller but I was still impressed by her poetic lyrics which makes feel like "Folklore" is not just a beautiful album but also like a short and exquisite novel. And I like its arrangements and production. The whole album just softened me theseHonestly I was totally suprised by this album because its release is quite unexpected. And even though I know Taylor has always been a good storyteller but I was still impressed by her poetic lyrics which makes feel like "Folklore" is not just a beautiful album but also like a short and exquisite novel. And I like its arrangements and production. The whole album just softened me these days in quarantine.… Expand
  68. hoax_folklorets
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Stop the fandom war pls. they are both 10/10 albums and we shouldn't rate them unfairly because of a war.
  69. Heimhtet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece album of all time !!!!
    I love Taylor Swift
    She always write the meaningful lyrics!!    … Expand
  70. Endria
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is incredible .I have never ever seen like this before. It is so emotional especially August.
  71. carlavaldes96
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, very cohesive, very different to every other of her previous albums yet with the essence of her unmatched songwriting. Really beautiful and peaceful. 10/10 deserved
  72. KerwinTan
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    我敢说它是Taylor Swift目前最棒的专辑！！！！从The 1听到最后我用了一个星期时间，一边看着歌词一边享受音乐，我甚至可以在耳机里感受到霉的心情！
  73. trminhhiu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Damn it’s so gud for me abt this time
  74. emerald1998
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album. I can't stop listening to this album. Best album ever. My favorite songs is "my tear ricochet" and "seven".
  75. Beautifulnights
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This work of art is simply ethereal and otherworldly. Simply surprised by the turn Taylor takes but it turns out to be a nice one. Beautiful and soulful! This is the music made for aching hearts and troubled minds. Listen it, weep over it and love it to all eternity!
  76. purritoandswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magnificent album, I loved the story telling and the love triangle thing !!… Expand
  77. lotsochik
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's her best album since Red. I always love her for her lyrical content, and now she delivered it. She delivered it HARD.
  78. Jacquexoxo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums by far!!! I loved the slow tempo with the amazing lyrics..definitely one for the books
  79. aminos1993
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album from the Queen of pop
    the music industry
    good lyrics.
    she did a great job    … Expand
  80. iamkenneth
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is different yet outstanding. It's raw, lyrically smart and relatable especially during this trying times. Swift's song writing skills has never been better. It's emotionally rendering album. 10/10… Expand
  81. JerrySy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The singer-songwriter reaffirms her unrivaled musical versatility and lyrical virtuosity through this body of art. The album is a new direction for her, as she has not previously experimented with the folk indie genre. Yet the emotional depth, thematic complexity, and sonic cohesion are unmistakably Swift. “Folklore” attests to her greatness as an artist who always presents new andThe singer-songwriter reaffirms her unrivaled musical versatility and lyrical virtuosity through this body of art. The album is a new direction for her, as she has not previously experimented with the folk indie genre. Yet the emotional depth, thematic complexity, and sonic cohesion are unmistakably Swift. “Folklore” attests to her greatness as an artist who always presents new and interesting art for her audience, while maintaining her original soul in everything she does. It is why she has stood the test of time, and why she will undoubtedly continue to.… Expand
  82. Alex1213
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Such a great album!!! It's an amazing work! Congratulations Taylor Swift!!!
  83. Maliana
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album released this century I can see this album living forever and adds yet another monumental legacy for Taylor Swift
  84. marlofasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Aside from the mellow harmonies and soft instrumentals, Taylor's latest work delivered cohesive masterpieces mostly due to her brilliant storytelling and lyricism and the beautifully soothing voice that brings them to life.
  85. Jingou
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is clam,charming ,beautiful ,nostalgia .Especially the lyrics are outstanding.This album prove taylor is one of the greatest song writer of our generation.I know she is a great song writer since Fearless.The outstanding tracks are the1,cardigan,exile,the last great american dynasty ,MTR,seven:august ,seven,mirrorball,betty,this is me trying,mad woman ,illicit affairs ,hoax,peaceThis album is clam,charming ,beautiful ,nostalgia .Especially the lyrics are outstanding.This album prove taylor is one of the greatest song writer of our generation.I know she is a great song writer since Fearless.The outstanding tracks are the1,cardigan,exile,the last great american dynasty ,MTR,seven:august ,seven,mirrorball,betty,this is me trying,mad woman ,illicit affairs ,hoax,peace ,epiphany,the lakes and invisible string.And this album perfect fall album so i can't wait to listen it in fall.… Expand
  86. taexile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    love the album from the start to finish! it's a lyrical, poetic masterpiece with a cohesive production throughout the album!
  87. donjuanluiz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is another proof that Taylor is creating art and not typical, bland, pop music.… Expand
  88. mikilbbh
    Aug 29, 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
  89. angeluslovell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this album is superb, the melody is so calming, you can't hide the fact that the lyrics are stitched carefully, the album itself is an art
  90. jackqq
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Periodt. She is genius indeed, she always released topnotch lyrics and relatable songs.
  91. Jacky13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece I have ever heard.I love it so much. now I'm her fan.taylorgod save me
  92. Streamsmile13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. I don’t get how she can write so good lyrics. I want her to be a poet to be honest
  93. zllzzt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Seriously just an incredible body of work - the album I have always wanted from her and its better than I could have ever imagined!
  94. katycatdan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love folklore. Such a 180 from lover. Literally Taylor can do any genre of music and pull it off. Such a queen
  95. rashafatimah19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this album is the best thing that Taylor has already done. i really like everything about this album. and once again, she has proved that she can do different genres and the album would still very successful. congratulations to miss swift. she's truly the music industry
  96. vjtherence
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s surprise eighth album, Folklore, takes 16 complex and intriguing tunes by pop’s reigning colossus and gussies them up in atmospherics acceptable to the mature indie rock listener. Gone are the brash production values, the musical pugilism that codes Swift as “pop”. Gone are the trademark valedictory shouts at the end of her songs. In their place are tunes that exhibit aTaylor Swift’s surprise eighth album, Folklore, takes 16 complex and intriguing tunes by pop’s reigning colossus and gussies them up in atmospherics acceptable to the mature indie rock listener. Gone are the brash production values, the musical pugilism that codes Swift as “pop”. Gone are the trademark valedictory shouts at the end of her songs. In their place are tunes that exhibit a desire to be taken seriously by a different demographic, one whose delicate sensibilities are more responsive to ruminative thrums and just-so orchestrations.… Expand
  97. TylerPham
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album "Folklore" is so amazing in every way. "Folklore" brings me back to the classic Taylor's country vibe with some indie-alternive folk. This album is very magical with some fascinating lyrics and incredible story about teenage love triange. It is might be one of my favorite album from Taylor.
  98. Paolam13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best álbum, Taylor really give me a good music amazing!!!! All the songs are magics
  99. mlujanx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del 2020 fight me, taytay nunca decepciona, letras igual de buenas que sus anteriores (o más) pero con nuevas melodías
  100. Swiftie4l1fe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Love this album so much personally i think its lyrically the best album ive ever heard!
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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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