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. swifttaylors
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    stunning cohesive album, taylor proves once again how amazing her songwriting skills are with her ability to tell stories through her lyrics
  2. Razvan262818
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It s a really good album. She s an alternative queen now and we love to see that.
  3. MusicOnly123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an album of maturity and genius lyricism. Taylor's ability to form pictures and stories in head is unbelievable. Definitely would recommend this album to everyone!
  4. hailyn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album to date and it’s not even close. has a strong chance for aoty and the songwriting is exeptional. nothing like she’s ever done before
  5. LinishJay
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore reaches the epitome of Swift's talent when it comes to conveying stories through her art. Guided by deep reflections, whimsical imagination & emotional maturity, Swift's 8th studio album is by far her best work both sonically & lyrically. Simply captivating!
  6. viniwit
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I love it! Such a bop, show us other side of Swift's and its stunning. Good lyrics and melodys! Congrats Miss Americana
  7. meganrose2456
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really does her song writing justice, simple yet effective, best vocals of her career, timeless, track list is perfect, her first explicit album which is amazing, you can tell each of these songs belong on this album
  8. manuelswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best lyrics among all her albums. She outdid herself. I am glad that she was able to write songs for her arts and not for the charts. So happy to hear the old Taylor Swift vibes. All the songs are relaxing.
  9. Biswajit008
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best album from a current singer. It makes you feel so many emotions at the same time- it relaxes, makes you nostalgic, happy and sad all at the same time. It feels so personal.
  10. Melsolis13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un álbum increíble!! Canciones perfectas, como siempre Taylor haciendo música de calidad.
  11. Nathanthornhill
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    AMAZING such a great album I love it AMAZING such a great album I love it AMAZING such a great album I love it
  12. explicitamor
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Everything you know and love about Taylor Swift, in a beautiful, matured, yet dreamy album. Somehow Taylor has managed to narrate an equally dreamy yet tragic story, reminiscent of earlier songs such as: Sad, Beautiful, Tragic. In fact, I would say Taylor took everything she did on Sad, Beautiful, Tragic and elevated it, churning a whole album out of it. If you’ve known her long enough,Everything you know and love about Taylor Swift, in a beautiful, matured, yet dreamy album. Somehow Taylor has managed to narrate an equally dreamy yet tragic story, reminiscent of earlier songs such as: Sad, Beautiful, Tragic. In fact, I would say Taylor took everything she did on Sad, Beautiful, Tragic and elevated it, churning a whole album out of it. If you’ve known her long enough, you know shes always had this side of her in her albums, and we’re lucky enough to be living in a world where an entire album of such songs now exist. Thank You for the art.… Expand
  13. Eduaram6
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's literally a piece of art, and not beacuse the songs are sad it means that is a bad album, it just means that she gave us a part of her life.
  14. Barajasswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    No hay canción que no me haga sentir emoción buena vibra wow es un álbum perfecto
  15. Jangmongou
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    The best album of the millennium. I am literally obsessed with the album and it's been on repeat since it was released. Lyrically, musically, visually and aesthetically her best work.
  16. oldcardigan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it's really cool to follow taylor's trajectory and realize that she is really working on a consistent project, with excellent lyrics and beautiful melodies. the last american dynasty KILLS
  17. sashensg
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece! from mesmerizing vocals to powerful instrumentals and beautiful lyrics!
  18. Esdras16
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum de la historia, muestra la gran capacidad de Swift para hacer música sin importar el momento o las circunstancias.
  19. arkajdjmdjd
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Such a mature album, Taylor Swift explores a genre she never has done before and does it incredibly. Her storytelling abilities are out of this world.
  20. libbyp13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. This album is so unlike her previous work; the songs are subdued, yet emotionally charged. They create descriptive narratives that get more complex and intriguing the more you listen. The nostalgic themes of folklore are ones that will last through decades and eras and are eternalized in their relatability, timelessness, and evocative nature. My fave TS album to date :)
  21. 0987
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift should definitely stick to this genre, because it suits her completely. Definitely her best work so far.
  22. chidime
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Boring af, only good song is the one with Bon Iver. ANYBODY could make this album, and I mean any random person you pick out on a crowded street. But I'm sure the Taylor fanatics will give it a 10/10.
  23. PipeAndresKP
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Raw Taylor Swift, Raw lyrics... The old Taylor never really die, she was playing seek and hide all this time
  24. NelsonB
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The new album by Taylor Swift goes to deep, is incredible. it is like an elixir of life wrapped in a bottle of memories. each song takes you to a mixture of feelings, your thoughts become poetry. we will hardly see anything so perfect in melody, lyrics and arrangements. Perfect
  25. leepeter1997
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    When you thought an album created 8 months since the release Lover is gonna be less spectacular due to the shortage of time, Taylor managed to surprise you in the most unexpected way. Throughout the 16 songs released in digital platforms, "Exile" (Collaboration with Bon Iver) and "the last great american dynasty" is my favorites, especially in Exile, a deeply personal and sad piano tuneWhen you thought an album created 8 months since the release Lover is gonna be less spectacular due to the shortage of time, Taylor managed to surprise you in the most unexpected way. Throughout the 16 songs released in digital platforms, "Exile" (Collaboration with Bon Iver) and "the last great american dynasty" is my favorites, especially in Exile, a deeply personal and sad piano tune that speaks to your soul directly, which you totally wouldn't expect this to happen from a pop superstar like Taylor.

    From the bottom of my heart, I thank for Taylor's outpouring love towards her fans in this difficult period
    Especially considering the events happening in my hometown, Hong Kong    … Expand
  26. Matheus_Fernand
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Após um longo período de diversão na música pop, preenchendo espaços em branco, sendo a atriz principal dos pesadelos dos haters e nos ensinando que o amor é claro, dourado, como a luz do dia, tudo aquilo que Swift vinha construindo e amadurecendo no country é, agora, concretizando nessa obra-prima da música alternativa. Folklore não será um álbum que logo será esquecido ou tão facilmenteApós um longo período de diversão na música pop, preenchendo espaços em branco, sendo a atriz principal dos pesadelos dos haters e nos ensinando que o amor é claro, dourado, como a luz do dia, tudo aquilo que Swift vinha construindo e amadurecendo no country é, agora, concretizando nessa obra-prima da música alternativa. Folklore não será um álbum que logo será esquecido ou tão facilmente superado, seja por sua própria artista ou por alguém que busque se assemelhar com seu trabalho. É claro, plácido, belo, encantador, doloroso em amor, mas sutil em candura. O que Taylor não conseguiu deixar mais explícito aos ouvidos do público em músicas como State of Grace, Last Kiss, Wildest Dreams, Delicate ou The Archer, ela entrega com simplicidade e fácil comunicação à alma e à inteligiência de quem escuta exile, peace, cardigan ou illicit affairs. Poesia, coesão e emoções sempre foram o forte das composições de Taylor, e parece que vemos novamente a majestosa lótus desabrochar para nos encantar com suas melodias e com sua paz.… Expand
  27. Brunonusadrogas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album of the year, taylor is a true masterpiece congrats Taylor Swift you are rock girl!
  28. papeadojhon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is such a delight, Taylor crossed a new line of genre and songwriting, uniquely constructed and rarely seen in mainstream artists.
  29. pepedro
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    As letras são ótimas, mas não dá pra negar que todas as músicas são parecidas, Cardigan e Exile com Bon Over conseguem se destacar, por não ter grandes semelhanças com as outras músicas do álbum que quando ouvimos, achamos parecidas com qualquer outra faixa.
  30. MatheusSiqueira
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a great album: you can feel Swift’s emotions more than ever. This project is personal and capable of touch people
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Metascore
88

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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