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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15,823 out of 17537
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. Anninnhaa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é incrível, os vocais da Taylor nas músicas, o conceito, a história. Obrigada Taylor Swift por essa obra de arte
  2. alimh
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AOTY its sooooooooooooooo good the lyrics make u cry OMFG taylor did something with this album
  3. shadesoftaylana
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love this album. This is definitely her best work. The lyrics on this album is top-notched. ALBUM OF THE YEAR WORTHY
  4. adorablharry
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I'd like to thank miss taylor swift for saving summer 2k20 with this masterpiece
  5. almag
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    taylor continues to challenge herself while also somehow staying true to herself, this album is so poetic, emotionally complex and beautifully put together.
  6. johnfirpe
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best work. I dont have words to describe how clever cardigan is. how perfect august is. this album is a masterpiece… Expand
  7. oluizmatheus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor atingiu seu ápice lírico nesse álbum! A produção assinada por Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner e pela própria Taylor mostra que não se precisa de um grande time pra montar uma obra de arte dessas. Orgulho de ser fã
  8. Nana45
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Simply wonderful, don't fall on the words of bad critics that just want to demeritate the master piece this album is a masterpiece.
  9. PraptiZ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best work yet, just beautiful... I don't even know what else to say! folklore always makes me cry and I listen to it to escape from the reality.. the best thing that's happened this year
  10. Addynho
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Is definitely the best album of 2020. Taylor knew how to take full advantage of his quarantine and we deliver this work of art.
  11. JaimeQ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum lleno de sentimiento, madurez y profesionalismo. Novedoso y arriesgado para la carrera de Tayreina, el cual ha tenido un resultado extraordinario.
  12. sahilrai062e
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Best of 2020. Reason why it outsold all other album this year
  13. gbrl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just... incredible!! I don’t know what else to say. This is one of the best albums of the year.
  14. becky145220
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is probably the first time I actually love all the songs in her album. Every song is like a poem. And the story of the album is so beautifully tailored and told. Best album in her career hands down.
  15. Cingab
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Como sempre Taylor brilhante nas suas letras, melodias perfeitas, digno de álbum do ano.
  16. sanjivanie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is absolutely beautiful! the songwriting is rich and breathtaking and the message comes through with stripped down production that doesn't overpower the songs but provide just the right amount of seasoning! Best Taylor album hands down
  17. SkylerMan
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I'm a Swiftie but I'm gonna give you my honest opinion about the album. Not gonna lie, I didn't like it in the first place. I blame it to being awake for 24 consecutive hours to wait the album. After listening it two more times: I realized that this is a career highlight, Ms. Swift's best work up to date. I love all the tracks but Hoax is my favourite by far. Lyrically the best album ofI'm a Swiftie but I'm gonna give you my honest opinion about the album. Not gonna lie, I didn't like it in the first place. I blame it to being awake for 24 consecutive hours to wait the album. After listening it two more times: I realized that this is a career highlight, Ms. Swift's best work up to date. I love all the tracks but Hoax is my favourite by far. Lyrically the best album of this decade so far. Everything about the production is at the top tier. My Tears Ricochet, Illicit Affairs, Epiphany and Hoax are my personal favourites. Ms. Swift once again proved that she didn't come to play, that's why she won artist of the decade. She is one of the best songwriters of our generation. She is now nominated for 6 Grammy's and 5 of them are for Folklore. The Album of The Year, Taylor is coming for you!… Expand
  18. everettreid
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a lyrical masterpiece and just the thing we all didn't know we wanted but needed in the pandemic.....love you Taylor ❤… Expand
  19. MGuzman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I have to say this... I needed to hear this album like 6 times before understand it, this is not the classical pop/commercial album, this is also not a (lady Gaga Joanne like) different style album, this is something different that any of us can think about.
    We were accustomed to tha Taylor Swift sneak peeks, secrets, and Easter eggs. But now, we are not in our comfort zone. This album is    I have to say this... I needed to hear this album like 6 times before understand it, this is not the classical pop/commercial album, this is also not a (lady Gaga Joanne like) different style album, this is something different that any of us can think about.
    We were accustomed to tha Taylor Swift sneak peeks, secrets, and Easter eggs. But now, we are not in our comfort zone. This album is TS personal experience, we are not sure why she did this interesting journey, but I can assure you that this album has all the quality, stories, and feelings that Taylor always share with us.
    I give her a 10 because of the brave of changing once again everything we knew about her and giving us this masterpiece.    … Expand
  20. Bourgui
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Today making music is not just putting a Trap beat and hoping to go viral among young people. Making music is simple to know how to write them and that taylor knows how to do very well
  21. OtaFera
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    As a katycat and a fan of Taylor, I can tell: she gets better every album and all of them are amazing. Folklore is a masterpiece!
  22. Samanthasheffer
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s a lyrical masterpiece that’s all I really have to say Taylor is able to seriously conquer all genres of music including alternative
  23. Lilli2212
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year right here! It’s amazing how Taylor can make a better album in a couple of months than some artists can make in a few years!
  24. Popswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album by Taylor Swift. I think it might top my all time favourite Speak Now. Both are lyrical masterpiece. Chef's kiss.
  25. Koalah11
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores trabajos de Tay, me encanta y merece que tenga un muy buen puntaje
  26. harrypottah
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is literally the best Taylor Swift album. She showed her lyrical skills to everyone and she's improved than EVER.
  27. Carlitos0093
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love it, its a very very good album and its so magical listening to it...
  28. laraluiza1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    amazing, I love this album and can"t stop listening! Good job Taylor Swift !
  29. rylanmcq
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    People really think Smile is better? Okay
  30. Lynx_24
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is SOOO good!! The lyrics are outstanding!! The feel is so natural, pure and heart-wrenching. Taylor just never disappoints. I still can't believe she just decided to suddenly screw me over with an album no one was expecting. I can still see flashbacks from that day. What an experience. This girl is really The Man. No one can take her down anymore. She's been through hell andThis album is SOOO good!! The lyrics are outstanding!! The feel is so natural, pure and heart-wrenching. Taylor just never disappoints. I still can't believe she just decided to suddenly screw me over with an album no one was expecting. I can still see flashbacks from that day. What an experience. This girl is really The Man. No one can take her down anymore. She's been through hell and back already, she's died and has risen up. I can't think of another artist who could just drop a whole album like it was nothing. She's incomparable, just in a league of her own. Y'all faves could never. … Expand
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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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