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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  1. sebascampos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is probably the album that changes everything in Taylor's career, from their debut to today, this is such a different album, keeping what Taylor is, but better
  2. Melissa_xii
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album since RED. She's proved it once again that she's one of the greatest song writer of this generation. This album was written in span of 3 months.… Expand
  3. RK13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album was so unexpected but it's worth it. This is a stark contrast to 2019's Lover, which was good but can come over as saccharine. This album is very mature and shows the strength of Taylor's songwriting skills. It has shown artistic growth and evolution. Without doubt Album of the Year. Best songs are exile, illicit affairs and mad woman.
  4. mathsatan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is pure art. Reputation it’s a stormy night, Lover it’s a warm dawn while Folklore it’s a cloudy evening.
  5. enrick9
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra.Sin duda alguna Taylor se lució con cada pieza de este disco, y Mirrorball se lleva la corona.
  6. Adjamirarruda
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfeita, amei dms, album coesao, e cheio de aclamacao, obg taylor por tudo
  7. iamnattg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    IM A KATYCAT Her best album!!! Beautiful lyrics and pretty good done bops! Exile it’s just screaming to be a single
  8. PopCat11
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Un maravilloso álbum de principio a fin, Taylor nunca se ha visto tan prolija en la escritura como en esta colección de canciones. Los sonidos, la vibra que exhala nos transporta a una atmósfera de melancolía y reflexiones. Su mejor álbum hasta la fecha si de líricas y madurez hablamos. Todo el sonido de guitarras y ecos celestiales es tan orgánico.
  9. joaonvc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Loirinha mandou o melhor álbum da carreira pra esfregar na cara de todo mundo que um dia disse que ela só escrevia música sem conteúdo
  10. GeanChan
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    My favorite taylor swift album , it’s so heavenly and so good . Sorry i don’t make the rules
  11. lippsantangelo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Can’t stop listening.
    Folk heroes from The National and Bon Iver made a perfect match with Taylor’s voice and writing. It’s really interesting to listen to a indie record made by the biggest pop star in the world.
  12. santytimaure
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum. Taydiosa. Taycristo. Buenas Criticaylors. Si esto sale en SwiftieZone paso mi pack
  13. KimVinnieLewis
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor novamente provou ser a artista da década... Nenhum de seus albuns são iguais aos outros, ela sabe como partir de gêneros e adapta-los à ela e sua voz. Folklore é sim o Melhor Album do ano até agora, Cardigan, The Last American Dynasty, Exile, Mirrorball, This is me Trying, Epiphany, Peace e Hoax são perfeitas.... Parabéns Taylor.… Expand
  14. utkarsh1336
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    And in 2020 world's biggest pop star is world's biggest alternative star!! The growth!
  15. SinnerInSecret
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album & Incredible upgrade from “Lover” Taylor once again proving she’s one of the best songwriters of this generation, this album is an amazing story you can vividly visualize.
  16. DanyUnicorn14
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her most mature album yet. No songs to impress other people, just her beautiful lyricism, with the company of delightful sounds, together telling the stories of characters who may or may not know. Totally amazing.
  17. 29092000d
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor prueba ser una mujer poderosa en la industria musical su versatilidad es más que obvia me encanta este albums es uno de sus mejores trabajos
  18. segovi20
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This kind of melody and genre wasn't very well explored by miss Taylor until today, she proved once again that she can make yourself welcome, cozy and melancholic over every song.
  19. knjljljlj
    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.
  20. diamandiss
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    talented brilliant amazing showstopping completely never done before she's the icon she's the moment
  21. pehdrorocha
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Uma adição de sorte ao catálogo de Swift - um resultado apenas da incerteza frenética de nossa era atual - é francamente um milagre que este álbum tenha se concretizado. Se o mundo nunca tivesse virado de cabeça para baixo três meses atrás, se ainda estivéssemos vivendo nossas vidas em alta velocidade, Lover ainda seria o último álbum a enfeitar sua discografia, a pegajosa fragrância deUma adição de sorte ao catálogo de Swift - um resultado apenas da incerteza frenética de nossa era atual - é francamente um milagre que este álbum tenha se concretizado. Se o mundo nunca tivesse virado de cabeça para baixo três meses atrás, se ainda estivéssemos vivendo nossas vidas em alta velocidade, Lover ainda seria o último álbum a enfeitar sua discografia, a pegajosa fragrância de 'ME! (ft. Brendan Urie) ainda permanece no ar do verão.
    O ‘folklore’ é o grandioso começo musical de Swift nos anos 20. Um álbum sereno e invernal lançado bem no meio do verão, é um ‘RED’ mais gentil, um ‘reputation’ mais perspicaz, um ‘Speak Now’ mais liricamente complexo. Ele reverbera com a energia de uma ex-estrela pop, finalmente navegando na produção sem se apegar a um sucesso, e nos força a desacelerar e fazer um balanço de onde estamos agora no amor e na vida.    … Expand
  22. stasmahula
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    An ambient album, which showcases Taylor's best songwriting abilities. Great lyrics and musical solutions, her pure voice and personal input make listening to this album feel like reading her diary. Great job, Taylor!
  23. victcxx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    hino e acabou, lançamento no dia do meu aniversário e considero isso como um belo e perfeito presente
  24. franciscorios33
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un buen albúm para hacer la tarea tranquilamente, o pa estar acostado agusto.
  25. gabrielgcz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is back with her best album ever!!!
    Songs about her childhood, love and heartbreaks are the masterpiecer of this piece of heaven
  26. c_victor_hugo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El álbum es perfecto; la música, las letras, la historia que quiere contarnos, te transporta, te hace sentir una magia clásica. Es un producción musical perfecta para los tiempos que vivimos.
  27. nelsonslv
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this hit home. could be my favorite taylor swift album
  28. Juanups
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I felt in love with this album, its a wonderful music and deep lyrics, i would really love to keep hearing more of this sentimental and mature Swift
  29. josrob
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ¿Puede haber algo más perfecto para atravesar esta cuarentena? No lo creo. La reina Swift me dejó impactado como siempre lo hace, con canciones acogedoras que me hacen sentir calma y melodías únicas que me acompañan en estos momentos tan extraños que trae el 2020.
  30. 0ndresousa
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Folklore chegou no momento certo, em plena pandemia, ele trouxe calmaria num ano que tem sido um caos.
  31. juan73940
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing!!! speechless with this wonderful masterpiece, sixteen songs of pure rhythms with a fantastic melody and with really deep lyrics, a renovation that no one expected but once again triumphed being one of the best works made by the queen of country, pop and now alternative
  32. emilpotas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    SIMPLY AMAZING! Stunning vocals, touching lyrics, flawless production, what else would one want?
  33. Alsoknownasrene
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such a masterpiece! This album is everything I needed to get me by this quarantine.
  34. jono13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The lyricism and story-telling are incredible. Each song is like its own little novella. Absolutely flawless. Swift is at her most mature with this album.
  35. groupie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Usando sonidos nuevos, letras e historias diferentes a las que nos había dejado con Lover, Folklore es prueba de que Taylor Swift ofrece más que canciones pop para radios, ella ofrece una variación en su repertorio musical, este álbum se ha convertido en otro premio para ella y para sus fans.
  36. camilozano1991
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Magnífico, hermoso. Me recuerda mucho a Lana del Rey. Su melodía y letras son hermosas. Te transporta a otro mundo.
  37. Santiork
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Magical, nostalgic, unique and unexpected. folklore is an album that left the world shocked for various reasons. The first reason is for its release on the day of its launch, something that Taylor Swift had never done. The second reason is for the content. Taylor focused on writing what she likes, stories with meaning and connected by a thread for an hour that leads you to have variousMagical, nostalgic, unique and unexpected. folklore is an album that left the world shocked for various reasons. The first reason is for its release on the day of its launch, something that Taylor Swift had never done. The second reason is for the content. Taylor focused on writing what she likes, stories with meaning and connected by a thread for an hour that leads you to have various mixed feelings like anguish, sadness, intrigue and happiness. In conclusion, folklore is a work of art for its content, writing, photos, engineering and producers.… Expand
  38. taefxtw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ela conseguiu, ela fez o que disse fazer: se reinventou. trouxe a escrita crítica, teve sua pele fina e o coração aberto para que pudéssemos lhe entender da forma mais genuína em cada letra deste álbum perfeito.
  39. glazzedonut
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Totally picked up the mature sound in False God and push through the boundaries.
  40. MauricioAugusto
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Taylor’s most mature and sophisticated album. There’s a lot of folk, rock and even country references that make us drown into the sound. The lyrics? Well, Taylor couldn’t get better. She’s an amazing storyteller and the album won my heart as soon as I listened to “the last great american dynasty”. It’s perfect! 10/10.… Expand
  41. PedroReyes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a completely reinvention in the Taylor's career, is too beauty and enjoyable in every moment that you hear it
  42. AntonioArpa
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift demuestra ser una de las mejores escritoras de esta generación, su álbum te lleva a experimentar sentimientos de amor y nostalgia.
  43. MadaraAbey
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is Taylor Swift's best album. A lyrical masterpiece with perfect production. Deserves AOTY.
  44. brachtmatheus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfection has a name. And its name is Taylor Swift. Music industry owner!!
  45. DANIELsoto1998
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum hermoso en su totalidad, creo que su madurez mental y espiritual la llevaron a hacer un álbum tan maravilloso y cálido.
  46. GabrielDA
    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'.
  47. lanadelrey29200
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Exquisito álbum!! Con toques de inspiración de lana del rey y la gran vocal de taylor, un increíble álbum. Lo mejor del 2020
  48. andrewgrattan24
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I can't remember the last time an album literally made the hair on my arms stand. This is without a doubt Taylor's best body of work yet, absolutely beautiful.
  49. Godrox20
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Wow this album is amazing. I've never been a Taylor Swift fan but i really like the sound of this album and it's a great album to listening during the pandemic . Good Job Taylor .
  50. Hastingss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum excelente, mostrando que Taylor Swift sempre pode inovar e mostrar o melhor de si.
  51. AngelSo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's the best album ever! The songs are amazing, the lyrics and the sounds are wonderful. Love her that's why I am so proud of Taylor.
  52. Ztaraiin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS album is nothing more than maturity itself. it feels so bad and good.
    No doubt Miss Taylor stood out in all her potential
  53. guicasttt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Essas são músicas maravilhosamente, cheias de empatia por personagens oprimidos, agredidos pela vida, mas sempre prontos para lutar, superando a distância social com melodias langorosas e emoções profundas. O bloqueio pode ter sido um momento terrível para a música e para os músicos, mas resultou no álbum mais poderoso e maduro de Taylor Swift até hoje.
  54. leonardozaum
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is a masterpierce. speechless to this incredible art made by an angel. also deserves a rate 100.
  55. jovittu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfeito, absolutamente tudo, eu achei incrivel, surreal, coisa de outro mundo, lenda… Expand
  56. sSergiortega
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A legend!!! She is just a queen
    I love lyrics,and her voice is so magic and powerful.
  57. mickeybin2211
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    masterpiece , mature album. Beautiful stories included . amazing production
  58. davidnew2002
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    good album, so personal and easy to listen.
    every song is a new story. the lyrics is so beautiful.
    thank you taylor.
  59. alexandrices
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum mais maduro de toda a carreira. Novamente, Taylor mostra que consegue ser extremamente versátil e transicionar para outras sonoridades sem parecer forçado, além das composições excelentes, mas isso já é marca registrada da artista.
  60. SeanMichael
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is just phenomenal. An unexpected album drop of unexpected genre from Miss Swift. She keeps on reinventing herself. The poetry, lyrics and storytelling of the songs are just spot-on. If you're not a fan of alternative/indie genre, this album will make you appreciate the genre.
  61. mentlired
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I probably would have never expected this kind of Taylor Swift album released in further future one day ago. But she did it. She has proved again that she’s the main figure in the music industry.
  62. Max_Vito
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Did i say period already luv?Because period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  63. Elisavbtz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I don’t have words to say how I much I love this album ❤️ Everything is perfect, the lyrics, the melodies, the production!
  64. msousa13
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I connected to this album at first listen... i don't have words to describe how talented Taylor is.. everything about folklore is just so cozy and warm. It gives us back her storytelling.. thank you taylor i love you so much
  65. Gonia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I'm so in love with this album, love every song, master piece, thank you Taylor
  66. RickBRZ
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfeita em tudo que se propõe a fazer. Orgulho em ser fã desde a era Speak Now.
  67. dangle1106
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Everything is perfect. Wonderful lyrics, marvelous aesthetics. In love with Cardigan and Exile.
  68. guigodoy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor conseguiu retomar aquelas composições que sempre foi o forte dos albuns antigos. Melodias e composições mágicas! Obrigado, Taylor
  69. Shadesofslaylor
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    My favourite album this year and one of my favourites by her. Absolutely fantastic and displays her artistic versatility.
  70. BUYrep
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    amazing album. one of her best albums lyrically and it deserves to win at least 3 grammys
  71. Taha135679
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best album everrrrr.............................................................xiskkdjsjd.
  72. BieberxGrande13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor vocal ability has improved so much, her emotions, her low notes, and of course her song writing just keeps evolving! Kudos to her. She is THE music industry.
  73. lumacrt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan for a long time, over 10 years, but it's been long since I was so blown away by an album of hers. Don't get me wrong: the previous two records were a delight and outstanding in their own way, but "folklore" is everything I ever wanted from her ever since she released Red. Even if you're not a fan, you should give this a try!
  74. yagashiaoki
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Taylor's album so far, I mean like the song exile is literally out of this world
    Not to mention all the experimental sounds that you can hear throughout the album, a masterpiece literally
  75. lizbarbosa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Taylor Swift is the greatest storyteller. It's amazing your ability to create something new with every job. She's always a good surprise, as a fan, I couldn't be more proud of her.
  76. deividkun
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es magnifico, taylor se supero, nos nuestra letras mas maduras y temas que nos identificamos, sobre superar finalmente a alguien y seguir creciendo. maravilloso sin palabras.
  77. Thiagolana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum delicado, lindo e algo totalmente novo se relacionar com a carreira da Taylor, a mulher serviu
  78. JacqueRossin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor em anos, não tem uma música mais ou menos todas são excelentes. Eu amo essa mulher genial.
  79. Julianojd11
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect
    the best of taylor career
    lyrics are the best
    voice is like beautiful and sweetie
    i iove
  80. CamsPrimo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor dit it again. Just perfect, after 7 albuns she's still in great form. Folklore is incredible. What a honor can hear it.
  81. azayswift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Pure poetry. Taylor Alison Swift never ceases to amaze all of us with her unmatched talent. Literally every song on this album is quite deep and it takes some time to fully get the message. Love this album!
  82. alessanderson
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    incrível, incrível, incrível, incrível, incrível, incrível, incrível é isso!
  83. judimitri13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    clink clink **** this album is marvelous yall better stream it and buy cardigan for better taste
  84. GiovannaRodr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Artist of the decade, she did it again, and will keep doing it, taylor f*cking swift
  85. REPUTATION13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore is a masterpiece, Swift's best work in years. That's all we need. Queen of pop, country and folk music
  86. pureoine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    OH MY GOD I'M TOTALLY ANESTHETIZED AFTER LISTENING THIS ALBUM. it doesn't deserve a score less than 90.
  87. 50shadesRedder
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Mystical , Golden , magical , heavenly , like a lullaby , honey dripping album , celestial
  88. Masquic
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The production, the lyrics, the instrumentals, everything's on point in this masterpiece and that's why this is her best album.
  89. monocykiel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The album was very cohesive in sound and the lyricisms of this album was beyong spectacular.
  90. chamayedward
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    La lírica y melodía del álbum es muy buena, la narrativa de cada canción la hace muy especial. Increíble trabajo.
  91. Geovaniosousa19
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. folklore é de longe o álbum com melhor sonoridade da Taylor. A maturidade artística dela é surpreendente, ela se reinventa a cada nova era e o folklore é mais uma faceta da artista Taylor Swift. Temos muita sorte dela ter compartilhado essa obra prima divina conosco. É um álbum melancólico, confessional e transcendental, a suavidade com que se passa cada faixa é genuína, você é transportado para um lugar (paraíso) onde sua alma se sente plena. Exile é um ponto da sonoridade do folklore, da Taylor de forma geral que ninguém imaginava que precisava ouvir. august é de uma perfeição que não é descritível. betty soa a Taylor country do debut, ou diria, que a Taylor do Speak now. Folkore é sua maior faceta como artista, é o álbum da carreira.… Expand
  92. AndySwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    um album coeso e surpreendente. diferente de tudo que a Taylor já fez e se provando mais uma vez uma artista versátil e talentosa
  93. matheusmorais
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The perfect album, all I needed right now. Taylor did THAT! The melodies, the production, the vocals, the sofisticated simplicity, the lyrics, the instrumentals... all incredible!!! 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  94. matheusigoodbye
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift returns on one of the best albums of her career. She gives hypnotic lyrics, stories told from different perspectives and productions that flirt with folk.
  95. JustinBaeza
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor is destined to create this album , she was born with this alternative roots that she executed well in the album tracks
  96. Marilysimao
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Este álbum tem a essência da Taylor e sua imaginação está estampada em cada composição, o que traz uma atmosfera tão emotiva e tão leve em cada faixa, surpreendente!
  97. Theerickcandoia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i have no word to describe how much i love this album, thank you for that Taylor Swift.
  98. Cornacchione
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum do ano! Cada vez que escuto consigo me aprofundar ainda mais nas melodias e letras, sentindo o álbum. É mais que um álbum, é um estado de espírito. Obrigada Taylor por essa obra de arte!
  99. JoAmi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the way she reconstructed and redefined what it meant to convey and obtain the concupiscent anomalistic clearance showing us that divine idiosyncrasy is ebulliently inevitable while simultaneously substantiating what its meant to be
  100. moises44
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Em folklore Taylor Swift comprova mais uma vez que é uma das melhores compositoras mais importantes do mundo. Mostrando grande amadurecimento depois de seus trabalhos anteriores, e acima de tudo mantendo a alta qualidade que todos os seus álbuns possuem.
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#13 Best Album of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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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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