• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, each song holds a deep meaning and the lyrics are just pure magic, her best work and it was difficult to pass her other albums
  2. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Miss Swift is on another level. This album is different from any other album she made. The lyrics can cut through glass and the production is absolutely beautiful. It's definitely my ATOY.
  3. Nov 4, 2020
    8
    This album came out of nothing, like a secret project Taylor wanted everybody to forget as soon as it dropped. But forgetting we wont.

    This is already by far my favorite album of her; The storytelling, the stripped back instrumentals and that goddamn lyricism (on another level let me tell you) really made this one special. What really fascinated me was that she has her own style in
    This album came out of nothing, like a secret project Taylor wanted everybody to forget as soon as it dropped. But forgetting we wont.

    This is already by far my favorite album of her; The storytelling, the stripped back instrumentals and that goddamn lyricism (on another level let me tell you) really made this one special.
    What really fascinated me was that she has her own style in this new genre completely figured out. Her vocals dont sound that different from her pop songs, just minus all the effects. This is deeply original (except for some obvious inspirations like Sharon Van Etten).
    Every chorus is catchy and every song has at least some of those "oooh"-lyrics.

    Im sure even decades along people will talk of this record, creating its own myth and folklore.
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  4. Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Actually this album is the one of the her best album. It has really awesome songs and this album is a little bit emotional so I can’t listen this album everytime but when you sad or you feel some feelings like this, it helps very well. Folklore is life itself. However I couldn’t finish to listen all the songs on the album respectively, because it’s very slow and I’m bored. But it’s aActually this album is the one of the her best album. It has really awesome songs and this album is a little bit emotional so I can’t listen this album everytime but when you sad or you feel some feelings like this, it helps very well. Folklore is life itself. However I couldn’t finish to listen all the songs on the album respectively, because it’s very slow and I’m bored. But it’s a masterpiece lyrically. Expand
  5. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece, brilliant songwriting, makes me cry everytime, especially listening to "seven" and "my tears ricochet", ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
  6. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This album was a great surprise for me. One of my favorites albuns of all time, and this definely made me obsessed with taylor, an amazing artist.
  7. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most beautiful album! I love Taylor Swift and she is honestly the best songwritter of our generation and she proves that in this album...again! Expand
  8. Nov 3, 2020
    8
    to be honest it might be one of her works yet but some songs like the lakes, hoax and peace could've been scrapped off or dropped as poems because their melodies and the production are just not up to the mark. same goes with most of the album but i like it as it's probs one of the only indie-pop albums i like.
  9. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This is awesome
    There's nothing more peaceful and beautiful than her albums
  10. Nov 2, 2020
    4
    No sé cuándo comienza y cuándo termina, simplemente el álbum es el mismo, aburrido que te da ganas de dormir. Yo me esperaba más ya que estamos hablando de Taylor Swift, pero resultó decepcionante.
  11. Nov 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was her worst album yet. i can’t believe she released this. i’m dissatisfied Expand
  12. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Impecável. São músicas simples mas com potencial forte, cada letra e cada minuto do álbum é um tiro de Taylor. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores trabalhados artístico do ano
  13. Nov 2, 2020
    7
    It is not a good, nor a bad album. But it is a bit monotonous, boring and repetitive.
  14. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    a really great album released by Taylor so far the way she made an album out of fictional characters and story in which all the songs connect to each other is really amazing her vocal delivery was also really great in this album the lyricism was perfectly perfect the production was amazing
    for an album that was made in just 4 months really impressive
  15. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the album.#folklore isn't just an album, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves. It’s art, the first gift you open on xmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted, everything you need. Love you Queen Taylor. Expand
  16. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Folklore is Taylor's best album. If you don't recognize it as the Best Album released this year, argue with the wall.
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is stunning and some of her best work yet. Taylor is an incredibly gifted songwriter and her storytelling is unmatched!!
  18. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This album it's such a masterpiece and it's my favourite of hers. She slayed as usual.
  19. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Her most unique and touching album. From the instrumentals to the lyrics, everything is just incredible.
  20. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The best album of the year and century. It should win the Album of the Year on Grammy’s!!! PERIODT wbk
  21. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I love this album too much, from the beginning to the end it is great, it is one of the few albums where one can listen to it completely, Taylor has managed to reinvent himself.
  22. Jul 24, 2020
    0
    i don’t even know what to say honestly, i thought Lover was bad, but this is even worse.. i used to love Taylor’s music, but lately she keeps downgrading. Lover was a very childish album, but this one is just really disappointing, i expected more.
  23. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is a hauntingly beautiful album. Taylor's lyricism and storytelling are unmatched. Folklore is breathtaking in its simplicity, yet captivating in its specificity. Taylor is truly a master of her craft.
  24. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Folklore. What to say about it that hasn’t been said before? Taylor really, truly outdid herself this time. No one was expecting a surprise drop from Taylor- she usually sticks to one particular rollout schedule that consists of a lead single, one promotional single, and the album a couple of months later in between the months of October and November. By dropping this in the middle ofFolklore. What to say about it that hasn’t been said before? Taylor really, truly outdid herself this time. No one was expecting a surprise drop from Taylor- she usually sticks to one particular rollout schedule that consists of a lead single, one promotional single, and the album a couple of months later in between the months of October and November. By dropping this in the middle of July, without any build up, she made waves. The album in its entirety is beautiful. The lyrics are reminiscent of those found in Red, which is a fan favorite album across the board and considered to be her magnum opus. She showcases the story telling abilities that she fully brought to the table when she wrote Speak Now all by herself at 19. And just like 1989, it has very few to no references of modern pop culture. No new slang, nothing that could date it- making it a timeless masterpiece. Others may say that the often slow tempo makes it boring, but I would argue otherwise. I was captivated by it from the start. That’s what Taylor does best- she takes feelings we all know and turns them into something that really is magical. And by doing all of this, she is cementing herself as more than just a generic pop star- I’m positive that in another ten years, she’ll be considered an icon and a legend. All of the hype and praise Folklore has received has very much been deserved. I consider this to be my new favorite album of hers, and it makes me extremely excited to see what she’ll do next. Expand
  25. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    this woman is a genius. the lyrics and production on this album is top-notch. bravo taylor!!!
  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    hey stop giving low marks, enjoy the album, this is so ??? idiot. Buy and stream. And Taylor thank you. And this album is perfect
  27. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I can easily say that “folklore” is one of her best works in her all career. The lyrics show us a mature Taylor, we can see her skills as writer with every song. This is the first album of Taylor that I can listen all day on repeat without skipping any song. Definitely the album of the year.
  28. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Taylor launches herself as one of pop’s greatest lyricists. Folklore is a breath of fresh air.
  29. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece!!! I think it is one of her best album. It helps me feel relaxed when i study.
  30. Oct 31, 2020
    0
    boring, boring, boring.... nothing new from taylor no vocals whatsoever...meh
  31. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I'd put folklore in a museum if i could. This album is a masterpiece and surely my most favourite Taylor Swift album. It's the proof that Taylor has matured so much. And despite being a surprise release with almost no promotion it managed to top billboard charts, and broke several records
  32. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of The Year , artist of decade , cardigan is big hit and Song of The Year and Record of The Year. Expand
  33. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I just want to say that Taylor is such a genius and thank you for always staying strong and makes good music. And I want to thank my parents because they gave birth to me so I can grow up listening to Taylor’s music. Love you Tay.
  34. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    I love it how she keeps making good music without making bad copies of her old albums. She is the music industry. Also the lyrics are so good I’m speechless
  35. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    folklore is a rarely good album. Great lyrically, sonically, emotionally and everything. A truly masterpiece of Swift.
  36. Oct 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring, no emotion, loud music, trash ,overrated, I can't hear 1 song Expand
  37. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Great album, no cheesy love stories just Taylor telling a folks. She proves that she doesnt need new loves as material to write breakup songs she is just a great story teller
  38. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Beautifully written. We all know Taylor Swift is a great singer-songwriter, but this album??!! Says it all.
  39. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    a great album the lyrics are spectacular and vocals are on point taylor did it again and she's killing the game
  40. Oct 31, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album sounded more country if anything. The ‘pop’ taylor swift from her old albums faded into a brainwashed country girl tone that resinated in all her songs making them sound all the same Expand
  41. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s just out of this world...feels like she is at a point where she passed all the competition and is vocalizing through the industry Expand
  42. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The album is the perfect heart-wrencher, the bible of the Fall. This is the best album of 2020
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the holy grail of our times, the sound of the era and the new decade that captures every emotion and essence in these difficult times of our lives. It very well captures the nostalgia as well as modernity in the visions of future with a sound that is unmistakably of a new, mature and powerful Swift. I say Folklore is the best album of our times
  44. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year the music industry i love the renovation it’s a great album Expand
  45. Oct 31, 2020
    1
    sounds like bunch of lana del rey rejects and. her own fans overhype it just for a good score. the lyrics are good, but production and everything else- not really
  46. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Sus canciones, te cuentan una historia e incluso te puedes, ver reflejado en ellas y sentirte identificado con este album
  47. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The lyrics, movements, cohesiveness of the album as a whole art piece album, make this album deserve aoty at the 2021 grammy awards.
  48. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    ZERO SKIPS! That’s how you make an album. Taylor never fail to show the world how an amazing songwriter she is. tho she doesn’t have to prove anything anymore, every work of her turns into masterpieces. folklore is by far her best work and I won’t be surprised if it will sweep all major awards. all I can say is, talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, neverZERO SKIPS! That’s how you make an album. Taylor never fail to show the world how an amazing songwriter she is. tho she doesn’t have to prove anything anymore, every work of her turns into masterpieces. folklore is by far her best work and I won’t be surprised if it will sweep all major awards. all I can say is, talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before. Good job Taylor! thank you so much for giving us this spectacular album during this time of our lives. Expand
  49. Oct 31, 2020
    0
    An album full of snoozefest. Really failed to switch her genre to another. Sounded like some bland pop.
  50. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing album beautifully written and such a welcome surprise. My favorite Taylor album besides Reputation.
  51. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    is a very good album,one of the best works of each song is unique and the collaborations are incredible
  52. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best album of 2020. Should win tons of Grammys. Production is top notch. Writing is stellar.
  53. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    amazing album, something very natural and that can reach our hearts very easily, its lyrics are excellent as well as its sounds
  54. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Taylor é uma compositora simplesmente incrível, atualmente uma das maiores compositora da década, o álbum está definitivamente perfeito! Não decepciona nunca.
  55. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del 2020. Más aquel ver con el peor album Positions. Este álbum es la gloria
  56. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she's a versatile when it comes to genre. folklore is Taylor's leading invention
  57. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, writter of the generation, artist of the decade. Incredible talented.
  58. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Puedo decir que este no es su mejor trabajo y me atrevo a decir que es el peor
  59. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album combined all the best parts of Taylor Swift. Sultry vocals, breathtaking lyrics, and amazing storytelling! Folklore is the best album released this year, Miss Swift outdid herself with this one.
  60. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pure magic , we have to stan. This album shows the growth and maturity that Ms. Swift has gone through, the songs are beautiful and heartfelt.
  61. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    she did that yall this is so beautiful this will be considered a classic in the near future
  62. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    trash album. the whole album is a snoozefest. she only made this album to make money, nothing passionate about it. it’s garbage! stream positions by ariana grande !
  63. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is everything! I think Taylor proves that she is a lyrical genius.
  64. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    all the songs look the same, empty and unoriginal melodies, her worst album
  65. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Something different, im not big fan, but I was very surprised. Good job and I’ll listen more
  66. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A **** masterpiece, a complete different genre for Swift and the lyrics are just amazing. Lyrically and cohesively, AOTY
  67. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    this album is astronomically overrated by the gp. it is the same boring snooze fest track over and over again 16 times. it was painful to try and sit through and listen to it, there’s not a single standout track and i almost fell asleep. just like her revolting stans, this album was disappointing and subpar.
  68. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    vaca kanye west nunca mentiu! peida e faz um álbum completamente sem sal. vaza loirinha!
  69. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty
  70. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album!!!! Songwriter genius, loved the storyline and the depth she brought us! Loved it 100
  71. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This is one of Taylor’s best albums. It’s such a masterpiece, so sweet to listen and love. It has so differerent nuances. This álbum is unique and it deserves album of the year and all the acllaim that has been given to it
  72. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Boring, boring, rotten, bad, trashcrap, **** Anyway, horrible! The tracks are badly finished, rotten vocals, the singer looks like a big paw.
  73. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing, talented , breathtaking, I love so many songs like cardigan ... this album keeps me calm and happy
  74. Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Beautiful but forgettable.

    It has nowhere near the staying / streaming power that here previous albums have, but it's not a *bad* album - I just don't think it meets the bar she has previously set.
  75. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Her most cohesive and mature album to date. This was a smart move and is the kind of sound that I always saw working for her. It would be a 9 if she edited it more because there are a few skippers.

    Best Tracks: This is me trying, August, Illicit Affairs, Betty and Exile
  76. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Nuevamente taylor swift nos demuestra que sin la fama que le dió Kanye West no sería nada.
  77. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift definitivamente entregou o seu melhor álbum com o folklore, uma verdadeira obra prima, músicas encantadoras e uma estética perfeita.
  78. Oct 30, 2020
    7
    As a whole it feels kinda bland and boring but Seven and Exile are top 10 in her discography. Especially Seven.
  79. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    This album is a snoozefest. All of the songs sound boring and i couldn't even finish them. She disappointed. I'm never listening to this album again.
  80. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect in every way. Melody and lyrics are pure art. Taylor Swift always gives us quality as always.
  81. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum dela até agora, composições solo e sonoridade alternativa. Melhor trabalho nos últimos 3 álbuns.
  82. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    i liked it at first but i realized missed the old taylor,the country one ya know
  83. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum del artista del siglo Taylor Swift, letra, producción y sentimiento definen Folklore.
  84. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album that shows off how great Taylor Swift’s songwriting truly is.
  85. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    so bad, she tried too hard to copy lana del rey albums and failed, this album is full of skips, the songwriting is basic and don't tell any good story, a no for me
  86. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Extremamente coeso, esse álbum te apresenta líricas perfeitas com um sonoridade sem defeito algum. O álbum foi construído para ser ouvido do início ao fim, sem foco algum nos singles ou músicas promocionais.
  87. Oct 30, 2020
    0
    Very disappointed, she stopped caring after 1989. There are much more interesting artists out there currently, such as Ariana Grande and Adele.
  88. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Her songwriting has never been better. There has been albums that she released that seem to be more about the hits, but on this album, she’s just trying to tell stories.
  89. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Álbum com letras muito bem escritas e com uma produção que faz jus ao grande nome da artista. Grande jogada de marketing com album de surpresa e com o sucesso necessário. Grande marco do ano 2020. Merece no mínimo um Grammy. Parabéns Taylor e produtores por esse trabalho impecável.
  90. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This album is a lyrical masterpiece. Literally a 180° turn from her previous "Lover". Each song is packed and filled with emotion. I hope she continues in this sound 'cause it suits her the most.
  91. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Deeps letters, a soft rhythm, she is not scared to try something new. SHe is getting better every time she gave us a new album.
  92. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece. I’m crying with this is me trying and my tears ricochet.
  93. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    this album is just okay, not her best or worst, just okay... Folklore is kinda boring, but lyric is BEAUTIFUL!
  94. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Cada historia es alucinante, el álbum te transporta a un nuevo mundo. Taylor nunca decepciona.
  95. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2020. Taylor revela-se - mais do que nunca - uma excelente contadora de histórias em suas composições, sem parecer piegas. O projeto gráfico do álbum aliado à sequência de faixas mostra-se coeso e regular.
  96. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The only bad thing about this album is that ends. Taylor hs found her way to create this lyrical excellence, telling stories and passing them to us with this perfect conceptual piece of art. Her best album
  97. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    taylor once again came to top her discography with a powerful alternative album that sounds like lana del rey, or lorde would do. and we love to see it. from the lyrics to the mellodies to the vocals, swift managed to create a storyline in her head and use those elements to create a masterpiece
  98. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyricism!! She keeps getting better and better. Can’t wait to see what she releasing next. Album of the Year!
  99. Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda con este album taylor demostro lo versatil y artistica que puede llegar a ser, este album es una completa obra de arte sin dua alguna, cada letra, cadaa verso en este album es completamente arte, sin duda es el mejor album del 2020 y de la decada. Expand
  100. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    It's a good album, it has good lyrics but I don't think it's an album that I will listen to often because it's boring, it's one of those albums that you listen to once a month maybe
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

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  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.