• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Dec 30, 2020
    10
    My favorite Taylor album yet, not a bad track in sight. My favs are betty, the 1, invisible string, peace, and epiphany. The whole album is amazing and is 100% the best album this year in my opinion. masterpiece.
  2. Dec 30, 2020
    8
    great album. the first half is defiantly my favourite than the second half, i LOVED the fact that Taylor shifted her whole entire sound with this album and did something new with it. defiantly top 3 in her discography.
  3. Dec 29, 2020
    7
    a beautiful album, the songs are peaceful, but a mature album, and it's not my style, I think it's dim compared to other albums
  4. Dec 27, 2020
    2
    Booooooring
    Boring as hell
    All songs sound the same, no rythm,ame lyrics, totaly done before.
  5. Dec 27, 2020
    6
    Por onde anda a Taylor Swift que lançou o 1989, reputation e o Lover? Sera que como ela fala em Look What You Made Me Do, a old Taylor "m0rr3u"? Acho que sim pois saiu de um álbum bom para um mediano.
  6. Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Another masterpice by Taylor Swift! My top5 keeps changing every weeks. Can't stop listening to it
  7. Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna la faceta más clara, pura, dramática y triste de Taylor. Este álbum demuestra que siempre puede superarse líricamente, además de generar un ambiente de cuénto en donde te habla de historias de una forma en la que te hace imaginarte todo y sentir que estás dentro de la historia.
  8. Dec 26, 2020
    10
    This album is a lyrical masterpiece. The amazing lines written by Swift and her co-workers are put together by awfully good production and use of instruments. The album doesn’t lack anything and surely is a highlight in songwriter’s career.
  9. Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This album is literally amazing and the best album of 2020 for me. I fully recommend it.
  10. Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This album is her best since reputation. The vibes, the lyrics, vocals and instrumentals worked well together. This is such a cohesive body of work. Taylor Swift proved once again that she is born for music especially during these times that we need some masterpieces like this in a middle of a pandemic. The best isolation soundtrack you will ever experience.
  11. Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020! The whole album gives the same feeling from beginning to end and the individual songs are also great.
  12. Dec 23, 2020
    0
    Sorry guys, I really hate this album. I listened several times, but I can't like it
  13. Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I can't say this is the album of the year, but this album is a game changer in taylor swift's career. The best album of taylor swift. The song, the masters, the musical scores, all are incredible. I wish it gets the attention it deserve.
  14. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, there is no other way to describe Folklore. Taylor is proving again that she is the music industry!
  15. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This genre is made for you Taylor. The only thing to chill to during the lockdown.
  16. Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is beautiful, sad, tragic, love, life, everything that you can ever go through. It has references to previous albums like Red, Speak Now, Reputation, and Lover too. The song Exile which is a collaboration is so so so beautiful. It's like your whole life... it's not just a song. It is life and a lifestyle. Her vocals are pure, once again, she proved her songwriting skills... overall, it is her best album...!
    Do listen!
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  17. Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal album. This is a career high for Taylor and arguably one of the greatest albums of the 21st century
  18. Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Mejor album de la discografía de taylor, se merece Album of the year en los grammys,The best album of 2020
  19. Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Me pareció excelente este álbum muy diferente a cualquier otro que haya hecho. Es muy tranquilo y lleno de letras muy interesantes y profundas. Realmente se extrañaba que Taylor escribiera canciones con este nivel de detalle. Sus anteriores álbumes como Lover, Reputation, 1989, se vieron muy afectados en sus líricas por intentar mezclar su estilo con el pop. Pero con este álbum queda claroMe pareció excelente este álbum muy diferente a cualquier otro que haya hecho. Es muy tranquilo y lleno de letras muy interesantes y profundas. Realmente se extrañaba que Taylor escribiera canciones con este nivel de detalle. Sus anteriores álbumes como Lover, Reputation, 1989, se vieron muy afectados en sus líricas por intentar mezclar su estilo con el pop. Pero con este álbum queda claro que ella sigue siendo la mejor. Bueno una de las mejores. Expand
  20. Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito em meio a essa pandemia, demonstrando tudo e super bem escrito como tudo o que a taylor faz
  21. Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Really demonstrates the songwriting genius that is Swift, with the album being sonically and lyrically cohesive. No doubts this is Swift's best album to date.
  22. Dec 15, 2020
    0
    Sendo o está comigo mesma que álbum péssimo, ela pode escrever e afins todas as músicas mais isso parece um grande vômito e ainda com uma nota tão alta. O closplay de indie e numa tentativa frustante de ser Lana Dele Rey, Taylor traz seu pior álbum e para completar ao vômito temos a me*da, um outro álbum totalmente igual se já foi tão ruim o primeiro porquê outro lixo igual, essa é minhaSendo o está comigo mesma que álbum péssimo, ela pode escrever e afins todas as músicas mais isso parece um grande vômito e ainda com uma nota tão alta. O closplay de indie e numa tentativa frustante de ser Lana Dele Rey, Taylor traz seu pior álbum e para completar ao vômito temos a me*da, um outro álbum totalmente igual se já foi tão ruim o primeiro porquê outro lixo igual, essa é minha opinião se não gostou vai chegar no Twitter seu g*y chato. Expand
  23. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this album of hers is the one represents her the most. The style of the album, the sound its all effortlessly beautiful. The way the tracks transitions into one another is so good. I would recommend listening to the album in the order of the tracks. Brilliant songwriting. No skips. I think this album is becoming my new favourite album of Taylor Swift. She doesn't seem toIn my opinion, this album of hers is the one represents her the most. The style of the album, the sound its all effortlessly beautiful. The way the tracks transitions into one another is so good. I would recommend listening to the album in the order of the tracks. Brilliant songwriting. No skips. I think this album is becoming my new favourite album of Taylor Swift. She doesn't seem to disappoint! Congratulations Ms. Taylor Swift! Expand
  24. Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a new fresh sound from Taylor Swift with its lyrics touching the hearts of every listener. Listening to folklore is like a dream floating in the air. Truly a masterpiece Swift album.
  25. Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Swift as always, bring us narrative songs. But this time, we were suprised and amazed by the talles she gave us. Her songwriting skills are impressive and I'm glad to know that she knows she can creat more fictional stories in her next albums. Congrats, Taylor. Your Folklore is one in a million.
  26. Dec 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums Taylor Swift has released. A different style for her but one that works incredibly well!
  27. Dec 14, 2020
    10
    this album is undoubtedly her best to date; lyrically, vocally, sonically, and visually. unlike any of its predecessors, this album focuses heavily on storytelling and character arcs unlike anything we have ever gotten from swift. AOTY material. highly recommend everyone checking it out.
  28. Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Comparado com o último trabalho lançado dela, everymore, extremamente inferior. Expand
  29. Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Every track is a miracle. With literally zero skips this is undoubtedly the best album ever
  30. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Love it. It gives me life, honestly. Amazing art. Heartfelt! Glad we have more.
  31. Dec 13, 2020
    1
    S O B R E V A L O R A D A Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  32. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    hey queen! girl you have done it again. constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. i’d say i’m surprised but i know who you are. i’ve seen it up close and personal. girl you make me so proud.
  33. Dec 13, 2020
    0
    just another bad album from this pasty mediocre white woman. we will never see peace
  34. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing else I can say, a beautiful masterpiece , it's just perfect, speechless... Expand
  35. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Much more than expected, high-class songwriting skills, beautiful lyrics and excellent storytelling. incredible.
    my favs: Seven, Cardigan, The Lakes, The 1, Hoax, TLGAD, My Tears Ricochet, Exile ft.Bon Iver, Epiphany
  36. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    beautiful album! this is me trying, epiphany, peace , invisible string, seven is top tier song.
  37. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing beautiful storytelling and vocals definitely should win aoty. Taylor Swift is truly talented
  38. Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra, la manera de crear canciones desde la perspectiva de los 3 personajes, lo hace un álbum completamente interesante y algo inovador
  39. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Taylor sin decepcionar, como siempre. Gran compositora. La amo y un 100/10 en este albúm.
  40. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I listen the whole album and i can't describe my feeling now. It's like a mixed of the most beautiful words in this life. Expand
  41. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    My favourite album this year and one of my favourites by her. Absolutely fantastic and displays her artistic versatility.
  42. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    It's not just an album, but a self-healing one. Every song is a masterpiece.
  43. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    The best album Swift has created so far. This isn't just some quick instant hit like some artists provide, in folklore, you need to nurture it, treat it like it's your beloved bearing. The magic of each song expands exponentially with every single listen. So, if you don't like folklore, either you haven't listened to it at all or you haven't listened to it enough.
  44. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Miss Taylor Swift drop the whole new album and it’s an experience that’s everyone should live at least! Like she said once in twenty lifetime! It’s magical, unique, wonderous, epic and a journey to the moon! Congrats Taylor! You are the music industry without dudes!
  45. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Cohesive and amazing songwriting and production . Amazing storytelling and vocals .
  46. Dec 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. overall good album brings the sad side of tylor swift very good probably their best so far
    overall a 8/10 album not perfect but really good
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  47. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Effing ALBUM OF THE YEAR, along with 'SAWAYAMA', 'Ungodly Hour', 'Jaguar' & 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'.
  48. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    album of the year and of the decade,how can taylor swift reivent herself everytime and still success?
  49. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, can’t stop listening to it, one of the best albums i’ve ever heard.
  50. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, I will never will get bored of it, folklore is truly one of the best albums of Taylor in her discography.
  51. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Folklore transcends into a story telling realm where I feel most comfortable.
  52. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a lyrical masterpiece. Filled with incredible storytelling, captivating melodies and thought-provoking themes—folklore is Swift’s best album! Best songs on the albums are cardigan, exile and hoax.
  53. Dec 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes. Taylor Swift's least thought-out album might be her best : from "the 1", a track claiming that Taylor -- the narrator, is "doing good, on some new sh*t." to "Cardigan", when the nostalgia clicks in and she starts missing her ex-lover, and until "the lakes", the listener ascends to a flurry of beautifully-written songs about heartbreak. She's at the peak of her story-telling : James, Betty, a side-chick and Inez's story will capture you until the very end. Expand
  54. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Perfect album for fall. She's an amazing singer and most importantly, a songwriter. She sings poems.
  55. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    A MASTERPIECE, that's all I can say about this album. Lyrically and sonically, it's beautiful.
  56. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Love the album...
    My favs include this is me trying invisible string and my tears ricochet
  57. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums to date. The album includes so many career highlights. It is also a harmonious combination of artistry and GP-friendliness. Therefore, the success is an obvious thing.
  58. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Es incrible lo versatil qu es Swift primero Country después Pop y ahora algo Alternativo sin duda alguna es de las pocas Artista en reinventarse y traer algo fresco a su catalago de música, folklore es una apuesta bastante inteligente y obra maestra que sin duda alguna
  59. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Cet album me fait me sentir très détendu et à l'aise après de durs jours de travail. Meilleur album, 2020
  60. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Because of her sister, evermore, I am very convinced that this is the start of a new musical era of alternatives for her. This is where Taylor Swift claimed her title of being a "Musical Genius of 21st Century".
  61. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Si de algo estamos seguros es que Folklore llego para aliviar nuestros miedos, ansiedad y tristeza. Una obra de arte creada por una musa como lo es Taylor Swift
  62. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Love this new style Swift is getting into, I dare to say this is one of her best eras even as versatile as she is.
  63. Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Very good album that contains strong themes that few artists today. A classic and rich theme of styles is appreciated.
  64. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is something else if this album doesn't receive Grammy. Then for sure grammy is a fake award show. And yall have read the lyrics ffs best lyrics ever mindblowing album I'm not her fan but I guess now I'm
  65. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    is a cohesive album with great sounds and songwriting, her voice sounds so beautiful
  66. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I've been wanting Taylor to put out this kind of album and it is really the best album this quarantine and forever.
  67. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This Album is unbelievable. this is such a masterpiece! Ms Swift success to show her amazing skill as a songwriter. 10/10 don't trust the critics cause some of them are biased af
  68. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. loveeeeee uuuuui taylorrr❤️❤️❤️ Expand
  69. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    i should have rate and review this cultural reset in July but no whatever this album sonically lyrically and vocally BREATHTAKING! Taylor never disappoint me in every album
  70. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Folklore was Taylor Swift's most mature album ever, imagine making an album during quarantine.
  71. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    She is literally a music genius.A great songwriter who can freely travel to different types of genres.
  72. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Meanwhile, after releasing evermore and I'll give to fully points and I'll appreciate for this Album!
    Wonderful and peaceful!
  73. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece had arrived in 2020. Every Taylor swift album is a masterpiece but this one comes from another land, folkland.
  74. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Mi álbum favorito de taylor swift. Sin duda, debe ganar a álbum del año en los grammys
  75. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Sólo Taylor puede sumergirse en búsqueda de nuevas letras acopladas a nuevos géneros y salirle realmente ¡PERFECTO!
  76. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    ¡Lo ha vuelto a hacer! Este álbum es una contraparte perfectaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  77. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is so amazing, sonically it's like a couple of angels lifting you up from the ground.
  78. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Um álbum excepcional, quanto mais eu escuto, melhor fica. Meu sobrinho completou 1 ano junto ao dia de lançamento do album, ele anda tendo algumas crises e eu passei a cantar as músicas do folklore para ele quase todos os dias, ele sempre me devolve seus melhores sorrisos. Esse álbum virou nossa maneira de dizer que vai ficar tudo bem.

    UPDATE: Após o lançamento de evermore, volto aqui
    Um álbum excepcional, quanto mais eu escuto, melhor fica. Meu sobrinho completou 1 ano junto ao dia de lançamento do album, ele anda tendo algumas crises e eu passei a cantar as músicas do folklore para ele quase todos os dias, ele sempre me devolve seus melhores sorrisos. Esse álbum virou nossa maneira de dizer que vai ficar tudo bem.

    UPDATE: Após o lançamento de evermore, volto aqui para ressaltar a perfeição desse album que já conquistou tanto, apesar de agora estar mais que explícito a capacidade da Taylor de ousar e o folklore pareça até meio tímido perto da irmã mais nova, Folklore é um album imenso e muito significavo, onde a artista canalizou as melhores, e piores, energias que quarentena 2020 poderia trazer pra alguém, transformando o contemplativo e o imaginativo nessa obra completa e acolhedora que já conhecemos. Todo meu respeito pra essa criação.
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  79. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Impossível comparar Folklore com os seus dois últimos antecessores. Apesar do Reputation e Lover possuírem músicas incríveis (Don't Blame e Cornelia Street, respectivamente), é no Folklore que a Taylor atinge toda a sua capacidade como compositora mostrando o porquê de ser a artista da década. É incrível como ela consegue se reinventar a cada era e manter a qualidade em qualquer gêneroImpossível comparar Folklore com os seus dois últimos antecessores. Apesar do Reputation e Lover possuírem músicas incríveis (Don't Blame e Cornelia Street, respectivamente), é no Folklore que a Taylor atinge toda a sua capacidade como compositora mostrando o porquê de ser a artista da década. É incrível como ela consegue se reinventar a cada era e manter a qualidade em qualquer gênero (country, pop, folk). Expand
  80. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift first album alternative and she did good job with this album it’s just amazing Expand
  81. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    my favourite album by taylor! her storytelling is so creative and it makes me feel like i’m in another world. go stream folklore and cardigan :)
  82. Dec 11, 2020
    0
    Her best album yet. Her most cohesive, well-thought, inspiring collection of classics.
  83. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece , taylor has grown a lot and gave us the best lyrical album after red She naiked it again
  84. Dec 11, 2020
    9
    I love this album the most, it is incredible and it was my escape from the horror that I was in this forty years.
  85. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    the music industry guys!!!! she's a amazing songwriter. absolutely loved it
  86. A29
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En esta era sientes un gran apego a la letra y las melodias, una gran conexion, me encanto Expand
  87. Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Como album durante esta cuarentena es bastante relajador,es un buen album para taylor con este sonido que la gente no acostumbra de ella.
  88. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I love it omg!!! Coming for those Grammys as it should, my mom hates it but I love it lol
  89. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor dona da indústria , rainha , poderosa, impoderada , te amo , te amo Expand
  90. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    um dos melhores albuns da taylor, o sucessor do RED, Betty a dona do album junto com exile.
  91. Dec 11, 2020
    0
    I consider this to be one of the most overrated albums of 2020- if not the most overrated album of the last 20 years. I have respect for the story being told in this album and the lyrics, but it’s nothing special and I don’t find the melodic elements to be anything special.
  92. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Album of the year 2020...Deep and full of controversy feelings like this difficult year! Taylor is such a complete artist... 10/10!
  93. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It’s a different sound for Taylor Swift but has some beautiful lyrics and with sounds that makes you feel nostalgic and in peace
  94. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    In folklore, Taylor shows her amazing skills as a songwriter. The world Taylor created with the album, it is such an amazing place.
  95. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    it’s is my favorite things combined, taylor and alternative songs. The way she composes is so amazing, and the fact that she did it in the middle of a pandemic is so wow
  96. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    What can I say? Absolutely a master piece will tattoo this into my brain forevermore!
  97. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum. Es genial e inteligente, sin duda la artista de la decada.
  98. Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Words can't explain my love for Taylor Swift.

    I love Taylor Swift
    I love Taylor Swift....
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album literally one of her best album and also really different from her older albums. She's trying to find a new discovery by switch her genre into Alternative and we can find that in this album. Not many artist are brave enough to do such courage by switching genre in their music.
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88

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.