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. MrConejo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely amazing, i couldn't expect less from Taylor Swift, is one of her best albums.
  2. Vinitomas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum para pensar e refletir em um momento tão delicado nessa pandemia ♥️
  3. Erika_28
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum único, que no tiene comparación. Me parece increíble ver cómo Taylor transmite varias emociones en cada una de sus canciones. Bastante recomendable. Un trabajo asombroso.… Expand
  4. MayaAbigail
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. You don't have to be a Taylor swift fan to appreciate her fantastic lyrics.
  5. Luispalacioss13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Katycats, swifties and little monsters, you all need to calm down.
    Katy, Taylor and Gaga got crowns.
  6. S027
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor surprised me with this album. After a bubblegum pop album as "Lover", I'd never expected this sounds and story-telling
  7. AlienCw
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best album that I've ever heard... It's incredible and beautiful ❤ Plz listen to this!!
  8. yupsn
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    taylor's most mature album. the lyrics are simply amazing, her storytelling is poetry like and the sound of the album is cohesive yet every track is absolutely different. best album of 2020 and definetly one of taylor's best records.
  9. Alexxcer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Te amamos dioslor
    Gracias por darnos tanto arte desde tiempos inmemoriales, nunca cambies    … Expand
  10. Diann
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor album de la historia Folklore deserves album of the year grammy award
  11. FannyManzanarez
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    masterpiece, a beautiful album, can't expect less from the artist of the decade.
  12. Rami13rami
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best projects and it deserves more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  13. andrekomtrikru
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A beautiful, comforting album. The 1 and Exile are a work of art. Indescribable
  14. Isdareli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    it’s a great album, this album has a lot of good songs, i mean it’s a new sound for taylor and she is doing amazing i’m so proud of her and the new concept she is bringing us, GREAT!!!
  15. FellipePaiao
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra de arte, das composições a produção, a artista da década não deixou a desejar
  16. RydenJoshler
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Arte arte arteeee, increíble álbum, buenas y hermosas letras ♡ podría escucharlo toda ni vida
  17. danillo_n
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a wonderful album from beginning to end. Taylor Swift once again getting it right by surfacing in other musical genres… Expand
  18. Alhsawi7
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever heard My top five are

    my tears ricochet
    cardigan
    august
    mirrorball
    the lakes
  19. Adriel-Aguilar1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Taylor Swift showed that it is possible to be a great artist in three different musical genres, before Country and Pop, and now Alternative / Folk. In addition to its metaphorical lyrics, #folklore brings the point of view of three young people in relation to a love triangle, namely: Betty, James and Inês. You still doubt Taylor Swift’s ability to make art? Taylor is the music industry, she is always reinventing herself and delivering impeccable work, she really is a star that has always been on the rise. I love Taylor Swift.… Expand
  20. s4mmy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfeito e incrível. Sonoridade super diferente dos albuns anteriores e composição como sempre impecável.
  21. Tanyagb
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Wonderful, amazing lyrics and sounds, every song tells a beautiful story, super recommended
  22. AllVelvet
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before.
  23. fran_s
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, Taylor Swift é uma artista incrível, esse álbum é um dos melhores da carreira.
  24. Nicole98
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AMAZING. Best album by far!!!! No album in 2020 will surpass!! Beautiful beyond words!!!… Expand
  25. Marciaeduarda
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AOTY, apenas!! Taylor a cada dia prova ser a artista da década. A cada era, inova, e surpreende.… Expand
  26. Sharonam
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Súper bien producido musicalmente hablando y con excelentes letras, otro excelente trabajo de una artista que nos sigue demostrando que el género musical no limita el talento.
  27. Saeed666
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is one the best albums in 2020 . it is really AMAZING.
    An ideal album contains a lot of things and topics that remain suspended in memory
  28. Luisvill
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is art Lo mejor es que Taylor Swift no necesita de 20 escritores ella es muy buena compositora
  29. LuksBrizu
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album. I LOVE her, her music, her voice. some songs take you to a unique atmosphere.
  30. CyrusMatty
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A cohesive, pure and creative album. When you hear "Folklore" , you get the feeling of getting a warm hug.
  31. Mildred1402
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Been listening to it since the release. I'm not usually into calm songs but this whole album meant a lot to me. Taylor always finds a way to reach into our hearts. She definetely deserves all the awards and records she's breaking.
  32. ferzeli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Consagrada em tudo que se propõe, não seria diferente no mundinho conceitual! Taylor Swift inventou o folk, e preciso reafirmar Cardigan como top 3 nas músicas da carreira!!!
  33. Karlos95
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its an amazing album, the best of the year for me
    Taylor takes her music and lyrics to the next level
    It has an incredible magic This album is EVERYTHING
  34. Alisonlima
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's a very different album than what Taylor Swift usually does, it's wonderful
  35. AlexVersiani
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is perfect, a set of emotions and sensations that there are no words to describe.… Expand
  36. Russwiftie
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum extremamente perfeito, tudo que a katy perry sonha em produzir e cantar.
  37. exileoutsold
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing album !!! highly recommend to everyone it’s literally AMAZING ! my personal favourites are exile ft bon iver and this is me trying but literally all 17 songs are amazing
  38. Koala1813
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Perfecto
  39. Monster_pixis
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gracias a Taylor Swift por traer uno de los mejores álbumes de todo el año. … Expand
  40. LevyMotta85
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum de 2020
    Ouça e você nunca vai se arrepender de ter-lô ouvido    … Expand
  41. Robot12
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is another level of her song writing skill and her music.Plz try a new taste of her music.Fully recommend.
  42. niviaxcx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album ever taylor deserves respect she’s an complete artist and u should rate her album w a 10 too… Expand
  43. Alexswift66
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is wonderful and intimate, it shows different interconnected stories in its songs that make us travel to another world and imagine ourselves in the situation of each character to whom the song portrays, like Betty, who was betrayed and clearly was a person who expected love eternal and magnificent, but James didn't know how to give it to her.
  44. Evargas87
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Has a totally different feel than any other Taylor Swift record. The melodies ate haunting and lyrics are a throwback to her country, story-telling days. Perfect cruising on a summer day songs. Although Taylor says she wrote from different perspectives on this album, it feels more intimate and personal than many of the pops songs she’s done before. Although I am not a memberAmazing album. Has a totally different feel than any other Taylor Swift record. The melodies ate haunting and lyrics are a throwback to her country, story-telling days. Perfect cruising on a summer day songs. Although Taylor says she wrote from different perspectives on this album, it feels more intimate and personal than many of the pops songs she’s done before. Although I am not a member of the LGBTQ community, there is heavy references on this album. Makes one wonder if Taylor may be toying with the idea of coming out herself. Testing the waters if you will. Beautiful album all around.… Expand
  45. Millenafelix
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  46. liaang
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Poetry. This album is absolutely one of my favorites, this new genre suits Taylor so well and she continues to surprise us with her talent album after album.
  47. LohrtonFerell
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is so freaking good no skips alt bibble i really love this **** the best lyricist of my generation love u queen tay stay unbothered when will u release ts9?
  48. Marco1998
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Illicit affairs e This is me trying fazem todo o álbum merecer mais do que 10!… Expand
  49. Geovaa
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    IT'S A RENEW TAYLOR, THIS ALBUM IS A BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE, I LOGE IT, EVERY SONG IS A FANTASTIC STORY AND INVITE US INTO A NEW WORLD FULLFIL OF MAGIC, DREAM AND HOPE, love u Taylor
  50. Feh9255
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sem sombras de dúvida Taylor é uma artista completa que arrasa em todos os ritmos, álbum perfeito sem defeito.
  51. Takeda_mit
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album by Taylor Swift she’s in another level right now as songwriter and singer, FOLKLORE is up to win all awards and the arts of album is full concept and perfect.
  52. Moziel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, maravilhoso, lindo, autêntico. É o mesmo álbum da carreira tá Taylor.
  53. JhonnnyGravina
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is good. A mix of peace and happiness to warm our heart on dark times. Taylor made an excellent job!… Expand
  54. Edras
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift Folklore is without a doubt the most epic album of the singers of her generation, excellent lyrics, music and concept
  55. AlisonErso
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Swift has show her writing song skill from country to pop genre, and now, she made us surprise with her skill in alternative, and they are brilliant
  56. Cyan10
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is a novel. Filled with rich stories with golden memories. The whole album feels nostalgic at its finest. The stories creates a scenery where the audience are invested and involved. Folklore is her most technical and most vocally inclined album with the most amazing storylines.
  57. fsantos86
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's definitely one of the best surprises of this horrendous year and one of the most marvelous lyrical pieces in recent years
  58. DaraenSw1ft
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Necesitaba escuchar algo menos comercial, este álbum deleitó esa sed. Sin dudas es un buen álbum.
  59. odvm1510
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    By far, one of the best albums of 2020, it's lyrics, sounds and stories are such an amazing thing to listen and get inspired by. 10/10 Taylor is such a great songwriter and singer.
  60. AnaFreireNunes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's Taylor's best work yet! This album is so different from everything she has ever done.
  61. natany
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I have been a swiftie for a long time and I can say that this is among the best Taylor albums, it is incredible, each track is better than the other, Taylor really showed her strength as a songwriter.
    Give this album a try and you won't really regret it.
  62. Mennows_Lena
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This was the direction I was always secretly hoping Swift would take. It's a lyric masterpiece and without loud pop sounds it really just makes that aspect of her writing shine in a way it hasn't before.
  63. Smileflop
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is masterpiece,its my favourite album,the songwriting skills is amazing.10/10
  64. didgogabe
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album has an incredible lyrical. The sounds and especially the melodies are pretty gorgeous, this is definitely her best album.
  65. Kingpo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums yet and her lyrics never fail to impress!! Been listening to this album on repeat since its release!!
  66. vniciuscosttta
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não sei se começo a chorar ou sorrir de tanto orgulho da bonita da Taylor Swift. "Espere o inesperado" define muito bem essa nova fase, tanto nas letras quanto nas melodias. Se você não se convenceu escutando de primeira, recomendo que coloque o c**** de um fone e sinta a emoção das músicas. O AOTY VEM.… Expand
  67. Alberto27
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No es mi favorito de Taylor pero tiene buenas canciones.
    Destaco: The 1, Cardigan y This is me Trying.    … Expand
  68. lizmartinez_
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Just perfection.
    Each one of these magnificent songs are memorable just by the fact that they take you to other places and stories that no one else would ever created, only miss Swift.
  69. Mike1481
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The best album EVER! Taylor Swift is an exc song writer, she is a goddess ...love U
  70. LuzmilaParedes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, with such increible lyrics and wonderful melodies. One of the best albums of the year.
  71. ulaulaF5
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, Taylor mais uma vez provou que não é uma artista que se dá apenas com um estilo musical, mas com o que ela quiser
  72. dylanmaynard13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the album Taylor Swift was BORN to make. From the vocals to the lyricism, this is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. I recommend to literally ANYONE who likes pop/alternative/country...anything.
  73. AyepCak
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    The album is phenomenal. The fact that Taylor wrote this album during pandemic... Queen behavior
  74. Folk29
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR. PERIOD. KATY AND F*DGA CAN'T RELATE. STREAM THIS MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!
  75. LariLari
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso. A Rainha Taytay nunca decepciona ❤️
    Ela traz várias histórias, emoções e sentimentos diferentes.    … Expand
  76. Abrilggg
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna Folklore es de los mejores álbumes jamás creados, Taylor Swift sabe muy bien como crear verdadero arte
  77. popincandy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, unique twist for Taylor Swift. The beautiful lyricism really shines through in this album.
  78. prata
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Taylor has outdone herself in this one. The producing and the lyrics, just perfection, it's simply beautiful to see how the song follow each other in this album, I think it's even better then RED, which used to be my favorite one.
  79. isaacrada
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Honestamente, la composición de Taylor (la narrativa de esta historia) hace a mí mente explotar en un viaje de lo que pudo ser una excelente película romántica. Sus canciones me hacen sentir calma y paz, y cada una hace que mi mente viaje a lo que ella quiere expresar. Imagino cada nacimiento de amor, desarrollo del dolor, sentimiento de traición y decepción, y el deseo de superación deHonestamente, la composición de Taylor (la narrativa de esta historia) hace a mí mente explotar en un viaje de lo que pudo ser una excelente película romántica. Sus canciones me hacen sentir calma y paz, y cada una hace que mi mente viaje a lo que ella quiere expresar. Imagino cada nacimiento de amor, desarrollo del dolor, sentimiento de traición y decepción, y el deseo de superación de cada uno de los personajes.… Expand
  80. belmiracle
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    amazing, again she is surprising us with new and original music! that's why she has the name of artist of the decade! she deserved it.
  81. xlucalves
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Honestly it's Taylor Swift's best album. The songs are true stories the composition and rhyme are perfect is a melody for the ears! All 16 tracks are my favorites.
  82. QueenBibis
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Her best work so far.So touching and relatable.It’s a complete masterpiece,full of stories that lead you to different phases of live we’ve all been through ou seen sb go through.
  83. youbelongwithme
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    swiftie,katycat and little monster.Please stop rating 0 to each other album because these 3 women had put so much effort and hard work to create their own masterpiece. Rate 10/10 to all 3 instead to appreciate their hardwork and masterpiece because they all are queen.
  84. Heartpng
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Giving another artist low scores doesn’t make your idol’s new album/single more successful. Because the quality of the album and the power of the fandom are the things that brings success to Folklore. Folklore is amazing, just like the artist herself and Swifties, her fandom don’t do dirty, pathetic stuff to support their idol like many other fans are doing right now.
  85. RainonARMY
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    It's full of masterpieces that haters couldn't even comprehend it. Spamming this masterpiece with zero rating won't do y'all good, what's not clicking?
  86. rodsantana13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. aoty ehufd se de cydsufydtdydufucudufufuuufufufydswfgifysvudtduftstvfycucuvucyxycy… Expand
  87. Hannahfs
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of her bests! So lyrically amazing and such a magical and fun album. Taylor really shows you don't need to have "bops" to have a great album! Album of the year worthy album right here!
  88. Klayr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore steals the spotlight from Red as the album that really showcases miss Swift’s songwriting ability. These raw lyrics and interesting narratives are accompanied by Taylor’s haunting vocals with a perfect production to match which makes the album stand out from the rest.

    Compared to the previous albums such as 1989 and Reputation which were both made for the masses to enjoy, the    Folklore steals the spotlight from Red as the album that really showcases miss Swift’s songwriting ability. These raw lyrics and interesting narratives are accompanied by Taylor’s haunting vocals with a perfect production to match which makes the album stand out from the rest.

    Compared to the previous albums such as 1989 and Reputation which were both made for the masses to enjoy, the Folklore album is more vulnerable and personal with no interest on impressing, just on expressing, which made the audience feel more closer to the artist. Another evidence of this is the artist’s sudden switching of gears from her usual Pop sound to something more Indie folk and alternative which is the perfect genre for story telling other than country, which is also briefly explored through the song “Betty”.

    What’s also great about the album is how cohesive it is yet each song can easily be separated from the other. The album also encourages most of its viewers to pull up their dictionaries and create their own storylines by connecting songs to see which is related to the other and I can personally say that it is indeed a Taylor Swift learning experience.    … Expand
  89. eivvsl
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is my album of the year. Everything about this album is just a perfection. The lyrics, the profuction beyond everything. I’m so proud of you Taylor Swift.
  90. uyentruong
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best album of the year!!! All the songs are incredible!!!!
  91. KarenGEspinosa
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilla de composición y sonido, me ha encantado la forma de contar historias y sentirlas tuyas!… Expand
  92. danilopontes
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    aoty! um álbum surpresa pra salvar 2020 e quebrou mais records como sempre!
  93. chromatica2345
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    album of the decade. folklore is her best album since speak now. that's a moment of pop culture
  94. Francis21
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, we delve into storytelling by Taylor. It feels like picturing and reminiscing every past moments, that is how relatable it is. She manage to give us a peek of how the story goes up until the end of its track. It makes me cry and feel hopeful. How flop it is is how it can be called as "The Album of the Year" . I love it so so much.
  95. BianCat
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Hermoso
  96. akaren
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Cada canción es única, parece como si te transportara a un lugar diferente en cada una de ellas, muy buen storytelling y grandiosos sonidos ✨
  97. Katycatslovers
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album ever periodt, this album saved us from 2020, it's folk perfection, the production, the lyrics, the melodies everything is astonishing.
  98. iqoor
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    album sensível, verdadeiro e gostoso de se ouvir... taylor swift consegue se superar sempre
  99. TaylorEddy
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Mientras que otros grupos de fans traten de menospreciar el gran trabajo que ofrece Taylor Swift, y que en este caso son los fans de Katy Perry, Lady Gaga y Ariana Grande (para ser más específico), creen que con sus tonterías de hacer críticas estúpidas solamente para que la puntuación del álbum baje, y lo que no saben es que las críticas que se consideran son de los expertos no de losMientras que otros grupos de fans traten de menospreciar el gran trabajo que ofrece Taylor Swift, y que en este caso son los fans de Katy Perry, Lady Gaga y Ariana Grande (para ser más específico), creen que con sus tonterías de hacer críticas estúpidas solamente para que la puntuación del álbum baje, y lo que no saben es que las críticas que se consideran son de los expertos no de los comentarios sin sentido que hacen, y que tristeza hay de que necesiten menospreciar el trabajo de otros artistas para que su ídolo sobresalga, pero cada quien hace lo que quiera, luego no sufran por el fracaso de sus ídolos, el karma existe y Taylor es la reina de las serpientes … Expand
  100. AlVincent25
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is genuinely beautiful. The lyrics are awesome. And i really love it. Rate 10 if you love music especially if you love Taylor Swift the global superstar… Expand
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed 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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