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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  1. sarahjk
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Definitely best album this year! she hit her peak in lyricism, her voice has never sounded better and the production was light but definitely beautiful. Taylor Swift really outdoes herself each time.
  2. Panasninn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is album is Taylor. Not an old, new or whatever, it's just Taylor doing music that she liked.
  3. Jetson714
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For the fact that its done during this pandemic and it turned out to be this good, it means that Taylor Swift is one of the best lyricist there is. i’ve never been invested to a love affair like this. Haha.
  4. mayanecf13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    perfeito procurei defeitos e n encontrei aoty moral, álbum da carreira e sem choro!
  5. Effy89
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece!!!! Taylor did such a great job with the songwriting!!!!!
  6. Devonfanai
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I never thought of Taylor would ever do this genre, but the way how she delivered the songs is just amazing. This album just proves that she is a versatile songwriter, the lyrics are amazing. You need a dictionary for this album. Than you.
  7. mywinlessfight
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The lyrics on this album aren't just lyrics, they're poetry. They tell a variety of stories and yet link together beautifully. Combined with Taylor's vocals it creates a soothing, peaceful aura that I fell in love with. To think she created this masterpiece in 3-4 months and it is so different from anything she's ever worked on astounds me. A must listen!
  8. NatalieLo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Me gusta mucho este álbum, creo que también deja la esencia de lo que fue la cuarentena , con esos tonos tristes y luego las movidos.
    Fue un cambio radical que nos sorprendió a todos,
    Pero para bien, creo que a taylor Swift todo le queda bien .
  9. Lucasgbiell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is the most cohesive and significant swift album in terms of compositions. swift tells several stories on many tracks and it connects like a red thread, generating a glorified and splendid cohesive line.
  10. avyavy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An actual masterpiece of an album. Stellar production, soothing melodies, and top-notch lyrics. Taylor Swift has killed it in country and pop, and she's proven that she can be an artist without having to mastermind hits. My favourites are 'the last great american dynasty', 'exile', and 'betty'.
  11. Tiara13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor is an amazing songwriter. Her talent is unexplainable. Folklore is a lyrical masterpiece
  12. Somswiftie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful album with wonderful stories and lyrics. Really deserves album of the year.
  13. Rashied
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Spelling is FUN!
  14. akuech
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is everything. It combines nostalgia and hope in such a perfect way. Taylor’s songwriting has never been better and The National’s Aaron Dessner brought her words alive with his compositions. What a treat!!
  15. Guacar
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buena canciones emotivas timbre de voz perfecto un álbum muy increíble y perfecto… Expand
  16. Nature101
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's best album till date. Extremely articulate lyricism and melodies take us through a nostalgic ride
  17. Angelrdz827272
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo te amo Te amo te amo
  18. farahhqueen
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the best album of 2020, taylor literally saved the year, with the whole things going on like covid or corona and other things, the album really really good fr :)))
  19. Hanyaashraf
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    On of her ebst works to date! The songs are so beautifully written withe very emotion and feeling captured and the most artistic, angelic yet beautiful way possible
  20. Adridiaz29
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Excelente albúm Con mejores sonidos
    Funciona para relajación El mejor de todos
  21. tsubhasreee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I stan this album! This is an album which shows her creativity and imagination! I just love it and there are no skips!!!
  22. CrybabySwiftie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS SO RAW AND THE BEST!
    Besides that this is my aesthetic
    This is so raw! I know I'm a swiftie so that means that I'll love this just because I'm a swiftie. Not just because of that, it's because this is my aesthetic, i like British English, I appreciate her for doing this, she saved my life going through such a dark way, she lighten it up. Makes me love her more     … Expand
  23. YanOlivei
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Iiuhhggbbbbbbbbbbhhhhbbvvvvgvggggvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvffttffghhhbbhbgvvvvvgvvghhgggvcvvvgvgvvvvvhhhvguvhhhbhhnybtvtcycyvtvfjxgthfhhfqjlvtbdjcfgfhfgjfhycdjfgg
  24. jpspsss
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore and Chromatica are definetelly one of the best albums released in 2020. Taylor once again gave us perfect lyrics. Bigger and better than the trash Smile released by Katy Floperry
  25. Estuardo25
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.
    Álbum De Maravillas.

    Saludos de Guatemala.
  26. Alinaisa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor álbum de toda su carrera, estoy muy orgullosa, este álbum merece todo lo bueno. Es lo mejor
  27. mariiav_zn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    When you put Floklore you feel that everything is okey. You stay calm and all the anxiety and stress of day go down. JUST AN AMAZING ALBUM. THAKS TAYLOR
  28. Yus16
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ILUVTHISALBUM. Everything is special. I can't stop to listen to. I'm in love with August, Cardigan, The 1 and Invisible String.
  29. Anvengan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor se muestra aún más madura de lo que se ha demostrado en sus anteriores trabajos. Su escritura nos demuestra que ella es una escritora desarrollando un album completo sobre historias que no acontecieron en su vida personal, nos demuestra la razón por la que sus fans la aman. La aman por crear estas narrativas que logran describir ciertos capítulos en la vida de la gente del día a día
  30. magicshopdynast
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    cohesive album, great storytelling with the lyrics, the lakes is one of my favorite songs. her vocal delivery is also very good. best of 2020 it think
  31. Yashasvi13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is all I ever needed to make my quarantine better! Taylor Swift has done a great work!! This album is a bop! Great work!! Totally worth listening … Expand
  32. Ossvaldoperez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost the best of taylor, is interesting how she can go for country, to pop, and now indie, and can have succesfull, the music, the lirycs, all in this álbum is amazing… Expand
  33. Citlalli07
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An incredible album, the most perfect in the year, Taylor is an incredible artist!
  34. Ronaldovort
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    excelencia por nacimiento, otra maravillosa joya de mis Swift una gran artista a seguir
  35. abby4
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    the best album taylor has made so far. folklore is full of imagery and storytelling and has some of the best lyrics she has ever written.
  36. niallstorm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    love all the songs from 1st track to the bonus track!! she really do have a powerful mind and a very beautiful voice!
  37. Kierenhan
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfect album that showcases Swift's so talented, I love all of her album especially this one.
  38. tresu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing, I love it, I treasure it, I adore it. I can't stop listening to it. Perfect
  39. delicatejnk
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is well written. You can feel the emotion of the songs just by listening to it. Literally a masterpiece.
  40. HannahRose
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A beautifully written album! One of the best releases this year, my personal album of the year so far!
  41. Aronsun
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ❤️❤️
  42. wyzenjen
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best Taylor's album, it is full of pure essence with so much details! Minimalism at its best!
  43. Letikreile
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    For me, Folklore is one of the best albums Taylor has written! I’m completely addicted to the songs! I love that she’s trying new things, producing intimate songs, and writing for herself and her fans, not for numbers! She is a true artist and I love this new era!
  44. klere
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing.
  45. IreneIreneP
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Beyond everything! This album is just WONDERFUL! Taylor always takes me by surprise
  46. luishdz19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    its a great album from Taylor swift, told a story, a great story, sound sweet as always and im here for it everytime for it, seven and august are the best , but cardigan ufff, my favorite, breaks me everytime i sing it, i love each song of the album , forever and ever
  47. contexistent
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love the dreamy vibe, the album is an experience and I think it's Taylor's best even though I enjoy the rest of her discography as well.
  48. supercutofus
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, i love the storylines and the lyrics. it makes me paint on my mind the stories behind the songs.
  49. ZairaDiaz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Swift ha creado un muy buen álbum en esta cuarentena, y no se podía esperar menos de ella, con cada álbum reinventa su sonido y con ello nos ha demostrado ser una de las artistas más versátiles de este milenio. El álbum no es uno que contenga canciones con un único fin de ser un hit, este álbum contiene canciones que debemos tomarnos el tiempo de analizar su narrativa que nos transportaráSwift ha creado un muy buen álbum en esta cuarentena, y no se podía esperar menos de ella, con cada álbum reinventa su sonido y con ello nos ha demostrado ser una de las artistas más versátiles de este milenio. El álbum no es uno que contenga canciones con un único fin de ser un hit, este álbum contiene canciones que debemos tomarnos el tiempo de analizar su narrativa que nos transportará a las diversas historias que ella visualizó en las imágenes que le venían a su mente, y nos demuestra porque Taylor Swift es una de las mejores compositoras; incluso con un álbum que no tenía planeado, Swift nos dio uno de los mejores álbumes de este año.… Expand
  50. KarelSamantha
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A piece of art. It makes feel as part of a dramatic and lovely story. This is one of the best artistic gifts of this year.
  51. TranhTranh
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it very much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  52. Swifie19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é perfeito,todas as músicas lendárias,AOTY eu amooo extremamente lendário!
  53. Poppy123
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da loirinha, se superou em todos os sentidos, principalmente no ponto lírico do álbum
  54. katrat13
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    The music on this album is wonderfully made. You could sit and listen to it without the lyrics. The songwriting is brilliant with characters and stories coming to life. The entire album consists of "All too Well' and "The Moment I Knew" quality.
  55. juuliamaciel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Flawless! Beautiful and sweet. I love folklore so much and can't stop listening to it.
  56. khyliebells
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album lives up to its name. It's a compilation of folklores inside Taylor Swift's head, and now inside ours. This album is very cohesive. Each song adds up to one big story and really showcases Taylor's superb songwriting skills.
  57. Victormrtl
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    everything on this album is amazing, the harmony the vocals the lyrics, this album is one of the best I have heard in my life
  58. tossedin43
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    An absolutely stunning masterpiece of an album, it's filled with beautiful imagery and Taylor's decision to keep the production minimal has allowed the lyrics to shine and speak for themselves. Perhaps the best show of her songwriting skills as the lyrics are able to hold their own and stay in your head without needing loud, bubblegum pop/mainstream pop instrumentation.
  59. Marcosparanhos
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum incrível que te transporta pra outro lugar, você não consegue ouvir só uma música, tem que ouvir o álbum inteiro… Expand
  60. solamente
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Swift is a legend and the album is a masterpiece. Her best album ever. The 1 is the best track
  61. Fabiow
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of the most interesting album of 2020. All lyrics have something really special to tell
  62. Domindip
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift managed to make an incredible album, when it comes to renewing yourself and having good music she understands!
  63. Hernan0609
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Is like a soft welcoming to a midnight waltz in the middle of the woods. I truly belive that this album have one of the most simple and exiting lyrics in now days.
  64. Celebrity
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amamos reina vigente, diosa del pop, la merecedora de todo lo bueno!!! Amamos a Taylor Swift
  65. UngNuguz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es una experiencia increíble, los sonidos y la voz, la verdad es que yo esperaba un álbum pop como lo venía haciendo, pero con este me sorprendió, no necesita más de dos escritores para crear una joya.
  66. Dayduarte
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El álbum es hermoso ! Sus letras y melodías son increíbles.Sin duda uno de sus mejores trabajos. Ella es una de las mejores compositoras de nuestra generación.
  67. toncheese
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing is better than this one !!!! As listening to "Folklore", I find myself have different aspects of emotions. What a greatest masterpiece… Expand
  68. swiftiexarmy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this is absolutely a very awesome album. i love the lyrics, the rhythm, the song writers, etc... anyway, i love everything in this album
  69. Damain
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best works that she has ever made. Sonically cohesive with storytelling at its finest. Classic Taylor songwriting
  70. Danielsil
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El nuevo album de Taylor Swift es sin dudas el mejor que se lanzo este 2020! Sin duda sera el album del año
  71. rik13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    this is album shows us what Taylor has been done best in your entire career.
  72. wxllxxn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my fav album!!! fiz 1000 plays no album prowue to simplesmente apaixonado sem mais o melhor álbum do ano… Expand
  73. oviniciussousa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album ever, taylor swift is so perecer. I love her so much. thank you ms. taylor swift for this incredible masterpiece.… Expand
  74. CaioVerissimo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    AOTY!! This album is simply amazing, there are hours when I feel like a peasant woman, others that I'm in a super sad clip walking in the rain alone, amazing!!!!
  75. Melzi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum da Taylor, o jeito que ela criou história no álbum é bem interessante
  76. Lipferreira
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um álbum perfeito que retrata momentos lindos e marcantes. A taylor conseguiu passar uma mensagem incrível com esse álbum e eu estou completamente apaixonado
  77. TalentFanArt
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just right for this time and age. Keeping listening with an open mind. Appreciate art when you see and hear it. People say the songs sound alike, but I think the songs just flow nicely from one to the next. There is a purpose for how Taylor made this. You could see how she's promoting the "chapters" now. The songs are like candy to the ear in addition to the messages,This album is just right for this time and age. Keeping listening with an open mind. Appreciate art when you see and hear it. People say the songs sound alike, but I think the songs just flow nicely from one to the next. There is a purpose for how Taylor made this. You could see how she's promoting the "chapters" now. The songs are like candy to the ear in addition to the messages, poetic themes, folk stories, musicality, and purpose.

    There are reviews with 0 score; why couldn't they make it at least 7. Why does it always have to be 0 or 10 for user reviews. Metacritic, this method for user rating is not useful when users are not fair or have hidden agenda that makes the review irrelevant and unrelated. Metacritic should review user profiles because some stans/fans are just bringing each other artist down. If possible, users with 0 ratings must revisit and raise their score to at least 5. There's no such thing as 0 unless you turn the volume all the way down. Even then, silence would still have a value of 10 when you're asleep. Come on now!    … Expand
  78. stevenVINJEAN13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is such a genius MASTERPIECE! It gives me such nostalgic feels and it's excellent coz it's a compilation of different stories Yet in different perspectives. Taylor is such a great artist. a L E G E N D.
  79. Lilswif
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum que foi lançado durante a Pandemia, amoo que amoo, amo mais ainda
  80. Hiennnphammm
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album so great! Taylor’s voice is the best. Artis of the decade did that
  81. TaynnaMors
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum que já ouvi, composições impecáveis, músicas correntes, sem contar na voz incrível que a Taylor tem.
  82. Alexrea
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    constantly pushing her boundaries as a writer and an artist, surprising us with her best work to date.
  83. lucasmm12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A Taylor conseguiu se reinventar mais uma vez, trazendo mais um álbum coeso e de qualidade. A simplicidade das notas e acordes nas músicas enfatiza ainda mais as composições, demonstrando novamente a incrível habilidade de escrita da loirinha. Incrível!
  84. Nightmareed
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I loved this album, it made me reflect on many things during this unusual period of pandemic. Each track served as a closer relationship with Taylor, we know a side of her that we didn't know yet. This album is incredible!
  85. lujopujo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    her most mature and best work to date. i listened to it today and i can't stop thinking about how good and scenic it was. it became my favourite album of all time.
  86. nathfray
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    i loved the album. i cant stop listeing and i love the story that Taylor created.
  87. sniper3789
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The whole album it's just perfect. I just cant stop listening to this album
  88. tried
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    muito bom, composições boas, histórias cativantes por trás das letras inteligentes e melancólicas, adorei os instrumentais, recomendo :)
  89. samfk
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it's amazing to see this twist as taylor tries something new again (and succeeds), there's no limit she can't reach!
  90. ellamar
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    just so good. no words. i think it has become my favourite album of all time.
  91. AlejandroArres
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    De los mejores trabajos de Taylor, sabe reinventarse en cada era y no tiene miedo de experimentan con distintos géneros, esta mujer nunca ha decepcionado
  92. Tipobiga
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Just perfect. Like everything this woman proposes to do. Since the 1 we are envolved in a Magic environment where we can be anyone. Thank you Taylor.
  93. Alexxx9298
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It is a wonderful album, the story that it tells with each song transports you to another world. taylor is magnificent and a teacher at the time of making songs, love this album is perfect
  94. Mike3000
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of her best !!! Taylor Swift has once again outdone herself!! Some of the most beautiful music that I’ve ever heard.
  95. Bb060113
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection! Taylor never ceases to impress. She is the queen of any genre.
  96. MichSG
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor is the most versatile woman in the industry, despite the belief that she could not do better than her previous material, she is always surprising. Any song is boring
  97. Karencastto9818
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  98. wonkrevenuoy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I personally think it’s one of the best albums of this barely begun decade. It’ll be hard to beat.
  99. Jayant
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Best ever thing happened during pandemic
  100. Martintw
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is good, taylor swift is the music industri, i love so much taylor !!!!
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
88

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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