• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Solo puedo decir que gracias a este álbum me comencé a interesar en la muisca alternativa, indie, folk, gracias a eso ahora amo este tipo de música, en especial a Lana del Rey que es otra de mis artistas favoritas
  2. Nov 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para ser sincero jamás creí que taymajestad fuese a superarse de esta manera pero ella lo ha hecho señores. Expand
  3. Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. AOTY. One the best albums of all time and ended ariola's entire mediocre discography.
  4. Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Perfect album that showcases Taylor's strongest aspect: storytelling. "folklore" has some of her best work with songs like mirrorball and august.
  5. Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Love the album. Truly her magnum opus and it'll be very hard for her to ever top this. Taylor truly is one of the best artists living right now.
  6. Oct 26, 2021
    10
    'Folklore' brings back one of Taylor Swift's most special characteristics: reinvention. Swift was able to capture the gloominess of the first months of the pandemic and turn it into incredible songs. The album is a masterpiece and is an icon of changing in the music industry.
    Highlights include 'Invisible String', 'Seven', 'The 1' and 'Exile'.
  7. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    this is masterpiece! nada nunca chegou tão perto da perfeição na carreira de Taylor Swift como esse álbum, e olha que os outros são bons concorrentes
  8. Oct 15, 2021
    0
    Amazing. Such a masterpiece. I became a huge fan after this. Album of the year!
  9. Oct 15, 2021
    10
    This is a kind of album I have always wanted from her. An album full of on-point lyrics, an album without worrying about making a hit. Taylor Swift surprised me on a summer morning, I knew that Folklore would change my life, and it did. This was the soundtrack of my life for an entire summer. I listened to it all the time. Brilliant songwriting and creativity! On July 24, 2020; TaylorThis is a kind of album I have always wanted from her. An album full of on-point lyrics, an album without worrying about making a hit. Taylor Swift surprised me on a summer morning, I knew that Folklore would change my life, and it did. This was the soundtrack of my life for an entire summer. I listened to it all the time. Brilliant songwriting and creativity! On July 24, 2020; Taylor Swift officially became a legend. Expand
  10. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With me, i think Taylor had put all of her own story, especially is fiction type. All songs bring a lot of situation in her life but she just want to cover it with a lot of characters. The music instruments are absolutely beautiful and graceful, this album deserve to win album of the year grammy. Expand
  11. Sep 30, 2021
    10
    a very mature album focused on a fictional universe and its immature and problematic ensemble, with their frustrations and pain perfectly encapsulated to represent the most humanistic extremes of feelings.
  12. Sep 26, 2021
    0
    The most boring snooze fest ever created. But surprisingly it win album of the year because Tayble bought the scammy for herself .
  13. Sep 21, 2021
    8
    Swift almost sins because of the repeatability of this tracks, cause many of them sound the same, althought it´s impossible to ignore the beautiful and creative way that she used to make this narratives. Arguably, a change of path that only did good things to her carrer.
    Top Track: Cardigan
    Worst Track: Peace
  14. Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Her best album lyrically. She keeps raising the bar for herself and somehow surpassing it with every release.
  15. Sep 6, 2020
    10
    I really love folklore. Specially the trilogy behind “betty”, “cardigan” and “august”.. grammy’s ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  16. Apr 2, 2021
    0
    it is SO BORING, the same song over and over again. White privilege and it is true.
  17. Sep 6, 2021
    1
    Boredom is the word. You can't go through this album and not sleep at least 3 times. Go back to country/pop, Taylor.
  18. Sep 4, 2021
    10
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  19. Sep 3, 2021
    0
    simply perfect in every sense. album of the year. taylor's best project by far
  20. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Taylor lo hizo de nuevo. Cada track es perfecto. No cabe ninguna duda de su talento como compositora y cantante. Merece su grammy.
  21. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Mágico, genuíno, encantador e inesquecível, Taylor Swift sabe como ninguém como ser especial na vida das pessoas. Taylor é PERFEITA! Sabe compor, entender o sentimento. Diria que alguém jamais fará um álbum como esse. Parabéns Taylor
  22. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This is my definition of a perfect album, this album matches a mood for me that no other album has, the lyrics are genius as well
  23. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    A new sound and direction for Taylor in the midst of a global pandemic! It's refreshing, it's new, and it really works. Lyrics and storytelling have always been her strengths, but this aesthetic reply fits her voice, as well.
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift’s most mature album , lyrics are amazing , vocals are raw , fresh and emotional l , pay attantion to lyrics because whole album tells a story
  25. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been having a hard time adjusting
    I had the shiniest wheels, now they're rusting
    I didn't know if you'd care if I came back
    I have a lot of regrets about that
    Pulled the car off the road to the lookout
    Could've followed my fears all the way down
    And maybe I don't quite know what to say
    But I'm here in your doorway


    I just wanted you to know that this is me trying
    I just wanted you to know that this is me trying


    They told me all of my cages were mental
    So I got wasted like all my potential
    And my words shoot to kill when I'm mad
    I have a lot of regrets about that
    I was so ahead of the curve, the curve became a sphere
    Fell behind all my classmates and I ended up here
    Pouring out my heart to a stranger
    But I didn't pour the whiskey
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  26. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    truly one of the best albums of our time. this will define the sound of this time in a lot of people’s lives.
  27. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The album of the year, her best, many artist dream of having an album on their discography like folklore, amazing as always, queen
  28. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    An amazing album, with melancholic and deep lyrics, one of my favourite albums in 2020
  29. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    AOTY indeed. The queen always comes back stronger than the 90s' trend. I'm so proud of her for being adventurous and taking challenges, she's making the true music.
  30. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Is the best quarantine-album ever!!!
    Taylor Swift logró algo que ninguna artista hasta el momento pudo hacer, y es darnos un álbum en medio de la pandemia y que logré ser exitoso sin casi promoción
  31. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I love this album so much! This is a masterpiece. Taylor Swift really gets better every album. Her growth as a songwriter and producer is magnificent!
  32. Aug 31, 2021
    0
    Garbage, who listens to this dumpster fire and thinks it has any redeemable qualities
  33. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    melhor álbum do mundo aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabbababababbabababbababababb
  34. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Es el mejor álbum de taylor es espectacular este álbum lo mejor de la historia en la música
  35. Mar 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kuddos inez, james, betty and august for making this a huge accomplishmebt for taylor swift Expand
  36. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM I EVER LISTENED TO IN MY LIFE! poetic, with beautiful melodies, mature and adorable lyrics... taylor swift is the music industry and reached its peak on this album!
  37. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    beautiful album and very unique, best work of art in 2020. it made my quarantine much better so ily tay
  38. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Taylor’s most cohesive album. Everything just clicks and the songwriting is incredible.
  39. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This is one of the finest self reinvention in the music scene. Folklore is sad, and sometimes twisted, but it gives out fresh air.
  40. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Folklore album is a masterpiece !!! The lyrics and production of this album are amazing. The best album I've ever listened to
  41. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor's swift masterpiece. The entire album is so cohesive and taylor has proved that she doesn't need to sing high notes like ariana just to sell out an album. The lyricism is top notch and production is amazing. Expand
  42. Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I so desire a CD version of this album. Probably one of Taylor Swift's best albums. Encompassed by an extraordinary story and moving.
  43. Aug 29, 2021
    10
    magnificent album definitely the best project taylor ever made. This is a magical album
  44. Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melancolía y sentimientos rasgados a través de notas delicadas, sin duda una joya del 2020. Expand
  45. Aug 26, 2021
    10
    This album is a pure piece of art. Have listen to this multiple time, each time I listen is a different experience and understanding.
  46. Aug 23, 2021
    0
    I was surprised when I first listened to this album, although I was thrilled to hear another album from Taylor Swift, I was quickly overcome with disappointment. First of all, the production on this album is basic, the producers did not do a good job in producing complex and authentic instrumentals. Vocally, my expectations were not that high as I am aware that Taylor is not very vocallyI was surprised when I first listened to this album, although I was thrilled to hear another album from Taylor Swift, I was quickly overcome with disappointment. First of all, the production on this album is basic, the producers did not do a good job in producing complex and authentic instrumentals. Vocally, my expectations were not that high as I am aware that Taylor is not very vocally capable. Hence, because of the repetitive production and monotonous vocals, the album was boring and almost all the tracks sounded the same. The only good feature of the album was the lyrical content, which I have to give credits to Taylor for creating beautiful storylines. However all in all, in conclusion, the album was extremely mediocre. Expand
  47. Aug 21, 2021
    10
    just the best album of all time (imo it's second only to NFR), i will always remember the first time i listened to it, it was a cathartic experience
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT
    the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT.

    the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT. the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT.

    the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT. the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT. the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT. the perfection. She’s an icon. she’s PERFECT.
  49. Aug 20, 2021
    0
    Taylor falha em tentar fazer um álbum bom! E pela primeira vez lança um álbum sem grandes musicas! Apenas Canções que pedem ser cantadas por qualquer um!
  50. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUM EVER
    And its is bettter than red yes yes yes
    Yu kniw that
  51. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    É o álbum do ano sim e se quiser discorda na sua casa! A mulher se reinventa a cada álbum e muda a indústria falida da música na qual só poucos ainda prestam!
  52. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. This is probably one of the best albuns of the decade.
  53. Aug 13, 2021
    10
    A lyrical masterpiece, unlike any of her previous albums, which clearly shows Taylor's abilities as a songwriter and a storyteller. AOTY Grammy Awards 2021
  54. Aug 12, 2021
    10
    i still can't believe this exists. so beautiful so well-written....so much talent in one album. thank you taylor swift
  55. Aug 1, 2021
    10
    best album
    best album
    best album
    best album
    best album
    best album
    best album
    best album
    best album
  56. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    It's the album full of imagination, love and depression. This album is so phenomenal and beautiful, the lyricism are so genius and stunning at the same time, and especially the story telling for this one, you can truly understand the song because of story telling. "August", "Betty" and "My Tears Ricochet" are my favourites.
  57. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This album it’s going to be remembered as the quarantine album that came as 17 hugs to comfort us in these difficult times wow what a journey folklre is like a flow of stories and poetries with melodies and lullabies that you never thought you would need it now we have it we cannot live without it thank you Taylor for this masterpiece I believe that is going to echoes in every corner inThis album it’s going to be remembered as the quarantine album that came as 17 hugs to comfort us in these difficult times wow what a journey folklre is like a flow of stories and poetries with melodies and lullabies that you never thought you would need it now we have it we cannot live without it thank you Taylor for this masterpiece I believe that is going to echoes in every corner in the music industry Expand
  58. Jul 29, 2021
    9
    Simpely, one of the best Taylor Swift albums, the wah she put us in an imaginary world and leave us there, a world full of stories, characters, feelings. While listening to this album you feel that tou are alone.
  59. Jul 27, 2021
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece. It is the only album I can and do listen to all through, and enjoy every moment in it. It is amazingly well written, immaculately produced, and the sound is so cohesive and pleasant to hear. Easily, easily my favorite album of all time, only competing seriously with evermore really
  60. Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Gorgeous album, with great writing skills and poetic melodies. For me, even better than evermore
  61. Jul 24, 2021
    10
    such a brilliant masterpiece! the lyrics take us to a spiritual state, where all the fabulous historys of the songs come to hug us. the production it's SO PERFECT, the melodies are incredible, she did a spectacular art with this one. folklore is undoubtedly her best album! and Taylor is the best songwriter of the generation!
  62. Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magical enough to cleverly considered the metonym of Swift as a butterfly; metamorphosing, an astonishing harmony of an alternative album from country grown pop star, the idea of maturity; truly professional made and life-based composition of songs is the most wonderful creation of being an artist. Expand
  63. Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Album had some of the best lyricism I've heard in a while, soft low laying production, and some of the best cohesiveness I've seen.
  64. Jul 7, 2021
    10
    This is undoubtedly one of Taylor's greatest albums, it amazes me how she managed to create this in less than a year, it really deserved AOTY grammy.

    Having a song such as 'the 1' in the first track of your album should be a sign that your album it's going to be amazing. This album it's a lifestyle, it doesn't get old. Taylor learned that she doesn't have to write about her personal life
    This is undoubtedly one of Taylor's greatest albums, it amazes me how she managed to create this in less than a year, it really deserved AOTY grammy.

    Having a song such as 'the 1' in the first track of your album should be a sign that your album it's going to be amazing. This album it's a lifestyle, it doesn't get old. Taylor learned that she doesn't have to write about her personal life to make a masterpiece and I'm anxious to see where she takes us next.
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  65. Jul 6, 2021
    10
    her best work so far. the lyrics are amazing, she is amazing, i can't believe she gave us this masterpiece to cry and scream. i love her
  66. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Lyrical masterpiece that capitalizes on emotion and relatability to create an experience so cinematic.
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suena casi todo igual algunas son buenas, en general es aburridooooooooooooo Expand
  68. Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Folklore isn't just an album, it's a cultural reset. its a lifestyle, the oxygen u breathe, ur voice when u can't speak. its a gift from a loved one, a pat in the head, a warm hug. it sees u, it listens, and it loves u back. its what u can call, a home.
  69. Jun 12, 2021
    0
    This is the worst album I have every heard eww soo boring and so bad lyrics I don't like it this is so boringgg
  70. Jun 11, 2021
    10
    In my personal opinion, this album is the best sonically, and well also lyrically. Some would say it's boring, mostly haters, but I'd say they have no taste and can only listen to basic pop songs.
  71. Jun 11, 2021
    0
    The most boring album in the world. Nothing new, just forgettable songs a few minutes after listening to fill an album without much interest.
  72. Jun 1, 2021
    0
    flop album, boring songs that just are straight up not listenable and lyrics that show she just searched up synonyms on google
  73. Jun 1, 2021
    0
    just white privilege.... nothing is good about this at all she doesn't deserve the hype she has with sales tbh :/ it should go to miley, katy and dua
  74. Jun 1, 2021
    0
    She should just stop, these songs are horrible.... the only one I liked was cardigan and it was a single
  75. May 29, 2021
    10
    folklore is a career-topping masterpiece and it perfectly represents the era it was created in. Her vivid imagery shines so brightly throughout the album. She truly is an amazing lyricist and this body of work is the ultimate proof that she is capable of experimenting and growing. Her use of lower-range, different yet sonically cohesive styles of productions and the escapist theme makefolklore is a career-topping masterpiece and it perfectly represents the era it was created in. Her vivid imagery shines so brightly throughout the album. She truly is an amazing lyricist and this body of work is the ultimate proof that she is capable of experimenting and growing. Her use of lower-range, different yet sonically cohesive styles of productions and the escapist theme make this album an experience in and of itself. Expand
  76. May 28, 2021
    10
    Beautifully written and her voice sounds incredibly peaceful and mature. The best album of her entire career
  77. May 27, 2021
    10
    It’s not a secret that Taylor is a lyrical genius, but in this album she not only focuses in real people (like Rebekah Harkness, or even herself), but she creates three people in an intense love triangle; although she puts “Betty”, “Cardigan” and “August” as the main songs of this story, we can appreciate how 90% of the album can be related to them in difference perspectives. The album isIt’s not a secret that Taylor is a lyrical genius, but in this album she not only focuses in real people (like Rebekah Harkness, or even herself), but she creates three people in an intense love triangle; although she puts “Betty”, “Cardigan” and “August” as the main songs of this story, we can appreciate how 90% of the album can be related to them in difference perspectives. The album is just perfect! Expand
  78. May 26, 2021
    10
    The holy queen of albums, it has a flow to it , it has a sound to it , songwriting is just out of the world , the songs are intricately put together. AOTY
  79. May 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is is the best lyrically made masterpiece songs like cardigan (such a good story telling) I appreciate her work she outsold Shakespeare ❤ Expand
  80. May 22, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift is a timeless classic queen of all genre! This is one of her best album so far. She's lyrically genius, and I love how each of this songs on the album made me felt to love the moment while in a pandemic. Each track touched my soul, my personal favorites were "August" and "My Tears Richochet". I can say that, this is one of those albums that you'll never get over listening byTaylor Swift is a timeless classic queen of all genre! This is one of her best album so far. She's lyrically genius, and I love how each of this songs on the album made me felt to love the moment while in a pandemic. Each track touched my soul, my personal favorites were "August" and "My Tears Richochet". I can say that, this is one of those albums that you'll never get over listening by each time. It's full of emotions and the delivery of the lyrics are so good, like you are in a Swift kind of movie. This is really one of her best album, hands down! Expand
  81. May 22, 2021
    10
    Taylor esse álbum é perfeito, entretanto eu quero meu dinheiro do show de volta aqui no Brasil
  82. May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrically beautiful, production is amazing. All the tracks have deeper meanings which Taylor delivers perfectly. Expand
  83. May 21, 2021
    10
    best album of 2020, lyrically her best album. Very nostalgic, love it so much.
  84. May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good and unique album, it became part of my daily life which is insane, I like the lyrics most and the vocals and the stores behind them. Taylor did a great job ! Expand
  85. May 18, 2021
    10
    A contemplation of mental health, trauma, childhood woes, romance, feminism and abuse worthy of the monumental commercial and critical acclaim, yet most decisively a deep dive into Swift's Psyche.
  86. Nov 9, 2020
    10
    There is no moment on the album that is not exquisite. Simply a masterpiece.
  87. May 12, 2021
    10
    The album we needed, it offers an escape to what our world is currently dealing with. An album that is cohesive, lyrical masterpiece, and sonically aesthetic.
  88. May 5, 2021
    0
    There's nothing wrong with the occasional ballad or emotional piece, but this album was an hour-long waste of time! I am baffled that it got any attention at all. The lyrics felt like Taylor was trying WAY too hard to be deep, and the music was just so boring! No one felt the need to add a simple beat or something to move it along. I couldn't stand it. Anyone who felt like this album wasThere's nothing wrong with the occasional ballad or emotional piece, but this album was an hour-long waste of time! I am baffled that it got any attention at all. The lyrics felt like Taylor was trying WAY too hard to be deep, and the music was just so boring! No one felt the need to add a simple beat or something to move it along. I couldn't stand it. Anyone who felt like this album was substantial in any way should get their ears cleaned. Taylor Swift has really took a turn for the worse since "1989". Expand
  89. May 1, 2021
    10
    Segura o AOTY da mamãe,esse é um dos melhores álbuns da taylor em anos,a loirinha conseguiu se superar de novo.
    The 1: 10/10 (a melodia agradável,um ótimo começo)
    Cardigan: 10/10 (o primeiro e único single,é o majs animado de certa form)
  90. Apr 29, 2021
    10
    this is absolutely amazing from beginning to end. there's no mistake in this album.
  91. Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, the melodies are amazing and the lyrics are breathtaking and just downright exceptional on every single track. I don’t regret a single moment I’ve spent listening to this, it’s not just an album it’s an experience.
  92. Apr 23, 2021
    5
    Folklore is not a bad album by any means, however, as soon as I started listening for the first time...I just wanted the album to be over. The album progresses very slowly, and for some that's a great aspect of the album, it just puts me to sleep. In my opinion, the "lyricism" is quite a tad overrated. Most of the lyrics in the album are very basic and boring, and there are some songs thatFolklore is not a bad album by any means, however, as soon as I started listening for the first time...I just wanted the album to be over. The album progresses very slowly, and for some that's a great aspect of the album, it just puts me to sleep. In my opinion, the "lyricism" is quite a tad overrated. Most of the lyrics in the album are very basic and boring, and there are some songs that stand out and show the "Amazing and Lyrical Masterpiece" that most write about, but it feels like it's rare in this album. With little highs and many lows, Taylor Swift's folklore just wasn't for me. That doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to it, I just feel like there were more albums deserving of the title, "Album of the Year". Expand
  93. Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Relaxed rhythm, something that identifies Taylor Swift lately The album is very good, good lyrics and good composition, Own of the alternative genre
  94. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely perfect! Taylor is a complete artist. Everything about this album is completely well done, I think she did a great job.
  95. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente icônico, esse álbum é memorável.
    A loirinha serviu TUDO e mais pouco aqui.
  96. Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift’s transition to more alternative music looks like an extremely promising fate for the 31 year old pop star.

    “Folklore” (stylised in lowercase), brings out a rawer side to the star, who is often in the media for scandalous topics, such as “lying to the press” about the line written about her in Kanye West’s infamous song, “Famous”, which was later proved false. Swift addressed
    Taylor Swift’s transition to more alternative music looks like an extremely promising fate for the 31 year old pop star.

    “Folklore” (stylised in lowercase), brings out a rawer side to the star, who is often in the media for scandalous topics, such as “lying to the press” about the line written about her in Kanye West’s infamous song, “Famous”, which was later proved false. Swift addressed these issues in her 2017 revenge album titled “reputation”. But in “folklore”, Swift doesn’t hold onto these angry themes and instead creates an angelic piece of artistry, reminiscent of artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and The National - which is no coincidence as Aaron Dessner, from the band, helped produce the album along with the mogul of a producer, Jack Antonoff. The lockdown album of course explores themes of love, but also self-growth. Folklore sees some of Swift’s greatest writing, especially on the songs bonus track, “the lakes”. It seems as if Swift has taken a completely different direction in terms of production for this album, and could possibly be reinventing the idea of “Pop Music” with the record.
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  97. Apr 17, 2021
    10
    Best album ever deep lyrics each songs are very deep omg Taylor Swift you proved Once again that you're the best song writer ever
  98. Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Álbum da carreira junto com o speak now, illicit affairs dona desse álbum
  99. Apr 14, 2021
    10
    te amo queen taylor ame este album eres la mejor y lo sabes te amuuuuuuuuuuu
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it !! Been listening non stop since it was released , Taylor did it again !!
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.