evermore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Dec 11, 2020
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  1. Apoyoalarte
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    It's so bored, a bad intention of other folklore, folklore is good but evermore it's so bored
  2. Leonelalvarezl
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    súper bassic, folklore 2.0, the álbum is sooooo boring, weird and the lead single is sick
  3. CintiaTs13
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Evermore é mais um passo profundo na floresta de onde o Folklore floresceu. Repleto de uma inovação artística certeira para a carreira de Taylor, o álbum vagueia por diversos estilos e gêneros musicais, advindos tanto das colaborações que a artista fez durante a produção do álbum quanto da grande reinvenção pela qual a cantora tem passado. As canções do Evermore transitam por diferentes aspectos da melancolia. A perspectiva feminina sobre casamentos em crise é um tema recorrente no álbum. A canção “Ivy” retrata um amor proibido onde o eu lírico, uma mulher casada, se vê envolvendo-se irremediavelmente em um romance do qual não consegue escapar. A arrasadora “Tolerate It” narra o dilema de uma mulher em um relacionamento em ruínas onde seu parceiro a trata mal apesar de todos os seus esforços. Já “No body, no crime” é, segundo a própria Taylor, fruto de seu interesse em histórias sobre crimes. Na música, uma mulher vinga a morte de sua amiga, assassinada pelo marido infiel. Sendo uma das poucas canções do álbum cujo tema não é centrado na melancolia e sim, na vingança, o feat com o grupo HAIM é uma narrativa envolvente e misteriosa que contribui para a montanha-russa emocional do Evermore. Montanha-russa esta que passa pelo amor puro e sublime de “Gold Rush”, uma música delicada sobre estar apaixonado e inseguro. A admiração tímida da canção, uma das primeiras do álbum, contrasta com o término cheio de ressentimento e superação de “Closure”, uma das últimas faixas.

    Da melodia angelical de “Gold Rush” até as batidas quase violentas de “Closure”, que transparecem a raiva cantada, o Evermore consegue ser conciso e experimental ao mesmo tempo, transitando pelas muitas identidades que Taylor assume para entregar um resultado final cuja própria identidade é muito bem demarcada. A capacidade de Taylor de assumir diferentes perspectivas para contar as mais variadas histórias resulta em um álbum diverso e repleto de temas abrangentes. Os romances juvenis que marcaram o Folklore continuam a aparecer no Evermore, dessa vez com as canções “Dorothea” e “’tis the damn season“, o romance de Natal que os fãs não sabiam que queriam até ouvirem. Em ‘’’tis the damn season’’ o ouvinte é introduzido à perspectiva de uma jovem celebridade que volta à sua cidade, Tupelo, para passar o natal na casa dos pais. Lá, ela encontra um amor dos tempos de escola, que a faz repensar suas escolhas. Quando canta “And the road not taken looks real good now” (“e a estrada não escolhida parece muito boa agora”, em tradução livre), Taylor representa um rememorar conhecido de formas diferentes por todos os ouvintes.

    Na perspectiva de uma jovem imaginando uma outra vida para si mesma, tomando em sua mente escolhas que não tem coragem de concretizar na vida real, ela pergunta ao público “que decisões fazem você mais feliz?”. A melancolia natalina de “‘tis the damn season” ressalta; talvez essa seja a estação certa para seguir seu coração.

    Através do mesmo recurso utilizado no álbum anterior, Taylor só finaliza a narrativa em ‘’Dorothea’’, onde o outro lado do romance é contado. Na canção, o outro elo da história tenta convencer sua amada a ficar em Tupelo, onde é mais feliz. O final do romance fica a cargo da interpretação do ouvinte, deixando no ar qual estrada será seguida pelos protagonistas da história. O Evermore também conta com canções de partir o coração. Uma delas é “Happiness”, uma narrativa repleta de angústia e saudosismo sobre um término de um relacionamento de sete anos. Na música, Taylor discute a maturidade de perdoar e ser perdoada, e de reconhecer que a felicidade causada por algo que acabou não é invalidada pela necessidade de seguir em frente. É muito difícil ouvir as canções dos trabalhos mais recentes de Taylor e não pensar sobre as músicas autobiográficas do começo de sua carreira. A comparação é quase inevitável entre as experiências pessoais narradas de forma quase explícita em seus álbuns mais antigos e as músicas enigmáticas, repletas de diferentes interpretações e simbologias escondidas que permeiam o Evermore. É quase como se os trabalhos do começo da carreira de Taylor fossem diários cantados por ela, enquanto a nova fase artística da cantora parece entoar histórias vividas em sua mente e coração, tão distantes e ao mesmo tempo tão próximas daquilo que os fãs conhecem.    … Expand
  4. joaomurtaitaobi
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Tô aqui só pela intriga, calotaylor você não vai ter esse #1 amor. Someeee.
  5. thisisahmet
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    She did it again... I loved it so much. Especially cowboy like me and ivy and Dorothea too
  6. Heyisgerars
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    To be honest I don't like it, I found Folklore more attractive in concept and lyrics.
  7. Charlotte12
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. . . . . .v . . . . . . . V. . . . . . . Boring. . . . . . . . . V. . . . B. . . . . . . N. . . . . .… Expand
  8. Angela21
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Bad.......g.....x....v. B....xd.s...b.... . . .s . . J. . . . . . . .c . . .
  9. brubabruba
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
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  10. brybrypositions
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    es un disco meh, si bien se sabe que folklore fue un paso en grande después del desastroso LOVER, ps la verdad no significa una nueva propuesta de taylor. es algo que ya vimos antes en su carrera, solo que ahora canta sobre las relaciones de alguien más. 1/10
  11. Manuelmata
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Un excelente álbum por parte de Tay, una lírica hermosa, buenos sonidos y la voz de Taylor cada vez es mejor! Definitivamente uno de sus mejores álbumes con joyas como Willow, gold rush, champagne problems, right where you left me y Dorothea!
  12. Bringthequeen
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Vamos combinar que Taylor Swift já foi melhor, né? Entretanto, o que estraga a Taylor são seus fãs que perdem tanto tempo colocando mulheres contra mulheres só por acharem que a Taylor é melhor em tudo, novidade pra vocês: ela tá bem longe de ser! Talvez o universo da música seria bem melhor sem vocês. A nota é de acordo com o público que a artista tem, espero que algum dia ela seVamos combinar que Taylor Swift já foi melhor, né? Entretanto, o que estraga a Taylor são seus fãs que perdem tanto tempo colocando mulheres contra mulheres só por acharem que a Taylor é melhor em tudo, novidade pra vocês: ela tá bem longe de ser! Talvez o universo da música seria bem melhor sem vocês. A nota é de acordo com o público que a artista tem, espero que algum dia ela se posicione pra domar essas crianças insuportáveis que ninguém aguenta mais.… Expand
  13. bernxrdo
    Mar 20, 2021
    1
    Let's pretend it does not exist and only alcaim folklore, really the only good thing on that is willow, re rest is compleat garbage and recycled.
  14. Smilermelli21
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Albun of the Year Grammy's 2022. I think this is one of the best albums i've ever heard.
  15. bryanmichaelsss
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    creo que el álbum es muy monótono, la vdd chromatica y justice lo hicieron mil veces mejor, sorry about it.
  16. AlexNRO
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chromatica is better! Chromatica is better! Chromatica is better! Chromatica is better!… Expand
  17. Aangtonio
    Mar 20, 2021
    5
    It's like Folklore 2.0, yeah it's good but, nothing new or interesting. Good job Taylor, it is amazing but, is your best album? Vemos
  18. Ricardoraul
    Mar 20, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum muy plano que el cual me permite quitar el insomnio y poder dormir por las noches, no conlleva a ningún lugar para disfrutar.… Expand
  19. nicoeqm20
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, is the best representation of her sister “folklore” with a way of expressing feelings in a more colorful manner and giving you the complete experience of the idea Taylor had on mind.
  20. monnypre03
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    I don’t like this album, I think that she needs to go back to country music or at least to some pop music, because these new albums are so boring. So disappointed
  21. eboy94
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    just the same thing every time. her talent is songwriting not singing she needs to stick
  22. Lalaikaespacial
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Aburrido, sobrevalorado y hasta el An0 de esta tía, aburre muchísimo.........
  23. mullan
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    album of the year and nothing more is important to me. taylor swift is my religion. I'm here just to say that. thank you.
  24. Gabeamd
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Her worst album ever, always the same, talentless, pointless, never sounded so awful
  25. Islemislem
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Album OF THE MF YEAR FOR THE 2022 YEAHH
    YALL ADMIT SHE REALLY SERVED TF
    K bye
  26. raislafiuza
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    love this album so much and it helped me a lot i'm so happy about it
  27. pau13
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Swifties are so immature they don't deserve this album. .
  28. bortdie
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    PÉSSIMO!! sendo lançado próximo do folklore esse álbum envelheceu como leite fora da geladeira
  29. MadaraAbey
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's best album after folklore. Amazing songwritting and stunning overall production.
  30. Satakshi
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing amazing super amazing. Her songwriting skills are killing me. Thank You for the surprise album. Loved all the tracks. Willow is soo good. Its hard to choose but my favorite track would be tolerate it. I loved the lyrics and the music is soo good.
  31. amsvasconcelos
    Mar 20, 2021
    1
    Fiquei desapontada, a Taylor continuou na sua zona de conforto. Achei o folklor melhor
  32. Gustavorayner
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. OMG Taylor Swift is Perfect. Evermore is Perfect
  33. Tepf
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Boring and bad. Do not like this album at all. There is not one good song on it.
  34. mabrusi
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    Folklore continua sendo o melhor da carreira, álbum cheio de fillers, se salva umas duas ou três músicas além de willow
  35. becca97
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    i love this album more than i love myself. almost as good as folklore, it has such a variety of sounds and emotions
  36. marciogiovanni
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    perfeito, Taylor Swift finalmente entendeu que ela combina muito com o alternativo.
  37. Fantasmagoriax
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    The most boring and worst album I've ever listened to. I don't know what these good people are for. I'd rather forget about it and never come back to it again. Maybe next time Taylor will make an album to my liking. But not this time
  38. juhaina
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    this album screams BORING! people give taylor swift more hype than she deserves, her music is really boring and basic, give this energy to other talented black artists instead!
  39. Perielyn
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This album is so well written! I love every song in it and the production is amazing! Sister albums with folklore for a reason!
  40. jonnaa
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    love it!! this is so good wow. i’m in love love it!! this is so good wow. i’m in love
  41. Isaidremember13
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Two albums in five months who does that, she's the best
    She does it SO well
  42. hgerik
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Just as magical as Folklore. Gonna be a big contender at the next Grammys again! But probably wont win because electors votes will split between "Evermore" and "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" causing both to loose sadly.
  43. Willperez
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Tan genial, realmente no esperaba nada después de Folklore, este álbum me encantó. Tan dulce y sutil. Estoy atrapado.
  44. gibibikow
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    the perfect continuation for what she started with folklore. this album is everything I needed to end this year and I didn't know that. Thank you Taylor, love you forever.
  45. Wisteriarush
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Folklore is the younger sister and both perfectly good espectacular albums! I love this so much.
    I think both really needs to extend more weeks as #1 album in the billboard 200
  46. RillGama23
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Mesmo depois do FolKlore a Taylor conseguiu se reinventar dentro de uma linha Invisível de conexão.
  47. viborish17
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Taylor adoro tu trabajo, todo lo que haces es arte, eres la industria musical Queen
  48. hostanik
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    could not be more boring. unbelievable how she progressively keeps getting worse
  49. forxvr
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    really bad!!! it looks like it’s always the same music wtf??? taylor was better
  50. diegomoontoya
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    evermore, Folklore's sister, continues her sister's poetic line, but no stronger. The vocals perfectly accompany the production, being the highest point of it with the sensitive track, Tolerate It. I can personally say that this is my favorite genre played by Swift.
  51. Fantaminha
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é como ar fresco de primavera uma delícia de escutar a Taylor mas uma vez não decepsiona
  52. Alcresto
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming less than six months after "Folklore," "Evermore" carries on the vibe of its predecessor with twinkling piano and plucked guitar, and listeners were quick to praise the sister project on social media. "Taylor Swift’s new album carries a sense of sweet nostalgia and belonging. The deep lyrics manage to create almost a story book chapter that feels so refreshing,"… Expand
  53. illicitjustice
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    amazing lyrics, amazing production, amazing sounds. taylor swift is the best songwriter of this generation. .
  54. LinseyMaryx
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    An amazing album, potentially her best work yet. Upbeat and catchy, as well as truthful and heartfelt with a little touch of pain and hurt. Fantastic.
  55. HannaB
    Mar 12, 2021
    0
    Más basura aburrida, necesita innovar! No siempre tendrá fanaticos obsesionados que compren su música en masa
  56. Menios
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Probably her best album to date. Even better than"folklore". Coming for the Grammys.
  57. pemafra
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    I love you with all my heart, u r so incredible, gorgeous and brave as eagle!!! This album makes me cry and smile in same time.
  58. LeeMonDo
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Overall this album is such a masterpiece, I stan champagne problems for its lyricism, melody, and story line. Like folklore songs, evermore really deserves to be a sister record, because of its cohesiveness. I just eanna passed 'em down til the next decade, century, generation, era and aeon. So lucky that we live with in the same space time continuum.
  59. lorenaprb
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Digna de tener el título de la artista de la década, grande Taylor, siempre dándonos puras obras de arte.
  60. Stephanjaylor
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful thing is to get two parts from an iconic project folklore and evermore
  61. joeevans4203
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    She is a queen she is the moment evermore is the best album ever yup ended BTS’nnnnnn
  62. taylorworld16
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    A second album in one year... You expect it to be not that good... Well you were definitely wrong. Evermore is a masterpiece and it shows Taylor Swifts talent for songwriting more than in any other case
  63. nazrielham
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    i prefer this to folklore. what an brilliant album, the storytelling is another levell
  64. Chris_Jackson
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is just a work of art. It's Like you are living all the stories in this album, and you can feel the meanings deep down your heart.… Expand
  65. Jacobcampbell5
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    This now this is an album. It encapsulates what it is to feel emotions you’ve never even felt youre self. Great artistry and lyricism
  66. WatermelonHelen
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    Taylor manages to take what she did in folklore, and improve it with evermore. I've somehow ended up liking evermore even more than folklore and I've barely been able to listen to anything else since it was released.

    The best part about Taylor Swift is that even her deluxe tracks are just as good as the rest of the album. There is much substance to be found in these songs.
  67. Const1975
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    It's just amazing.
    One of the best albums Taylor has ever written.
    The lyrics, the melodies, the songs, everything is amazing.
  68. fentydesire
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    Unlike Folklore, Evermore is much more fulfilling and rich in sound and lyrics. Folklore becomes a dull record after This is me trying, meanwhile Evermore is a stable record from start to finish.
  69. joemaximoff
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    The best follow-up to folklore i could imagine. its darker, more heart-wrencing songs are some of the best in her entire discography. songs like gold rush, dorothea and long story short are warm hugs and blissful rides that tie the bow around this perfect Christmas present.
  70. JDMXEN
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    Absolutely no skips start to finish, structure of the album is great too and some of taylor swift's best songwriting aswell
  71. mujimemoji
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Taylor once again able to transform herself into a more mature songwriter reminding everyone she is what the definition of MUSIC is all about.
  72. Davidsister
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Holy crap. This is Taylor’s best album. The folklore sister is full of different genres and types of music, something we didnt see as much in folklore. The songwriting is PHENOMENAL. When you listen to evermore after folklore, you can tell that as great as folklore is, evermore sounds much more mature and refined. Also, extra points for gold rush, because that track is just
  73. ondxrection
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    a irmã do folklore mesmo... qualidade é o que não falta, Taylor serviu tudo mais uma vez, como sempre. essa mulher é um gênio, artista da década, a indústria musical, maior compositora que vc conhece.
  74. Victormanu02
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Great album, very inspirational but not her best work, tus the damn season and tolerate it are very well produced songs, melodically and instrumentally.
  75. dispersson
    Feb 9, 2021
    0
    Gente, que seleção unreleased foi essa de Folklore que estão aclamando por aí?? Pegaram as músicas rejeitadas do último álbum e fizeram esse?
    MDS mano, músicas sem sal estão na moda, pelo que as notas mostram.
  76. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Evermore, the second album Taylor released in 2020 is just as good as the first (or maybe even better if that is possible lol) It is more of an alternative rock album but it still has the minimalist, acoustic and folk elements of Folklore. Its an excellent album with so many beautiful stories and highlights. The openor, Willow is a sweet love song which kind of reminded me of Invisible Strings from her previous album. Champagne Problems and tolerate it are these really sad songs about being misunderstood and unappreciated, i love them! Gold Rush is also a lovely song about being jealous of your good looking partner who you think everyone wants, a fairly relatable song. No body , no crime is my favorite song from this album which revolves around a murder mystery , its just so moody and irresistible. This song and Cowboy like me remind me of her older country songs. Happiness is a bittersweet song about moving on after a breakup and its also another highlight for me. Ivy is a song about a forbidden love and kinds of reminds me of illicit affairs from her previous album though it sounds very different. Coney Island is very nostalgic and Matt Berningers vocals here are just so good!!!! Long story short is one of the more fun songs where she is in a new relationship and she recounts her former lover and the bad situation she was it. its a story about hope, picking yourself up and starting over. Its brilliant. Marjorie is also another highlight with many quotable one-liners, i just cant explain how gorgeous this song is. Its about someone who passed away and the regret of not having appreciated them more and also the memories they leave. The production on Closure is very unique and catchy and the song addresses an ex who tries to reach out after a break up- its good trust me! The title track is brilliant. Just like their duet on Folklore it also has a call and response part in the middle and Bon Ivers vocals are amazing!. Its a beautiful ballad. I also really loved the message from Its Time to go, a song about knowing when to let go and taking no **** I love the sentiment of the song, the idea that giving up is not always a sign of weakness. Its amazing. All in all, the album is excellent, her song writing gets better and better. I cant wait for whats next.… Expand
  77. PEDROMFR
    Feb 2, 2021
    6
    It´s impossible to deny Taylor´s amazing writing skills and it´s really the narratives that keep us stuck and interested in her last two albums. Unfortunately, and once again, it´s tiring to listen to a full-lenght project that sounds all so similar.
    Top Track: No Body, No Crime
    Worst Track: Closure
  78. 2823116373
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 一张非常非常非常好听的专辑我爱了… Expand
  79. idgafbro
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
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  80. time-locked09
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    If 'Folklore' was a lyrical genius, then the musical masterpiece is 'Evermore' for me
    Nothing better than a Taylor Swift song describes the glory and agony of being human. I didn't expect any of the songs to sound like they do, honestly, I didn't know what to expect. She never let me down. Such intriguing and complex melodies make you have a phantom pang of missing someone before you ever    If 'Folklore' was a lyrical genius, then the musical masterpiece is 'Evermore' for me
    Nothing better than a Taylor Swift song describes the glory and agony of being human. I didn't expect any of the songs to sound like they do, honestly, I didn't know what to expect. She never let me down. Such intriguing and complex melodies make you have a phantom pang of missing someone before you ever meet them. Her ability to paint detailed imagery through her lyrics is a constant.
    Okay, I have to dash and listen to 'Evermore' again and pretend that the songs are written about me and cry out.    … Expand
  81. lks0206
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    amazing album!! i love this so much can’t believe Taylor has written 2 incredible albums within a year
  82. katieo
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    A beautiful continuation of her previous album yet something new entirely. Time and again Swift proves storytelling to be one of her greatest strengths.
  83. ViolaXie
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    itz even better than folklore i love every single track in this album. taylor has changed so much but itz the same kindness and passion for music she showed in her music. itz a masterpiece and no one would regret buying this album. WE STAND BY TAYLOR
  84. MusicFan24
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    I really loved how distinct each track were in this album compared to folklore...don't get me wrong folklore will always be my favorite but evermore really stands as its own when compared to its sister album.
  85. JLuis_001
    Jan 22, 2021
    5
    While it's possible that it can be argued that it's completely valid that Taylor Swift has decided to have a sound change on her latest surprise album, that precise change would be laudable if it were at least an effort with different variants.

    But a double album, because that's what the two combined albums are, with more than 2 hours of music and more than 30 songs that can hardly be    While it's possible that it can be argued that it's completely valid that Taylor Swift has decided to have a sound change on her latest surprise album, that precise change would be laudable if it were at least an effort with different variants.

    But a double album, because that's what the two combined albums are, with more than 2 hours of music and more than 30 songs that can hardly be differentiated between themselves, it does seem incredible that she's given so much credit, and especially the recognition.

    But her name weighs too heavily on the mainstream, and that tends to cloud the criteria of the so-called "music critics." It's not that the songs are bad, but that they're completely irrelevant and in many ways they even sound a lot like filler.

    Because when you release something that's supposed to be ambitious, the result has to respond to that ambition, and in this case and like its predecessor, there's nothing worthy of the accolades it has received, because I've even read that both albums are considered masterpieces.

    True, she had a prolific streak as a songwriter, but does that justify all the material? No, not by far.

    To some extent even by its very nature, Evermore despite being considered a complete studio album, it doesn't show any kind of growth on what she did in Folklore, it's just more of the same.

    These songs basically feel like songs that maybe she couldn't or didn't want to include in the first album, but there's no sonic or lyrical difference that justifies the effort.

    Definitely her fans will always get anything from her without question, and frankly that's not my business or my problem, but definitely for me it's a real disappointment.

    Notable Tracks

    > No Body, No Crime
    > Marjorie
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  86. sunnys
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once again, TS manages to showcase both the depth AND breadth of her unparalleled aptitude for songwriting. If it had taken her two years to create this album, I would have understood why; the album is just that good. The fact that she released two universally acclaimed albums in the course of a few months still blows me away.
    It is my belief that both Folklore and Evermore should AT LEAST have a 90% critic rating. I challenge any other artist to attempt to create what TS managed to do...........in under a year........during a PANDEMIC. As usual, I believe that critics also judge her character in addition to the music she puts out, and they judge it more harshly than they do other artists (why Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next received an 87% is beyond me).
    But the bottom line is that this is a very impressive body of work. Just like Folklore, the production is thoughtful, cohesive, and not over - produced, just as the lyricism is eloquent and the storytelling vivid, immersive, and, at times, gut - wrenching. The marriage of these qualities really exemplifies itself in songs such as 'Champagne Problems,' 'Happiness,' 'Cowboy Like Me,' 'Willow,' 'Coney Island,' 'No Body, No Crime,' and 'Tolerate It.' These are easily some of the best songs on the album.
    There were a few songs I immediately didn't care for - 'Long Story Short, 'Gold Rush,' and 'Closure,' to name a few - but even those grew on me after listening to them a few more times.
    It doesn't matter if you're completely unfamiliar with Swift's work, or if you've never liked it in the past. There's a song on this album (and Folklore) for everyone. And I believe that most listeners will fall in love with it. .    … Expand
  87. SamyI
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    What an amazing body of work this turned out to be. It's astonishing that Taylor put out two masterpieces within a year, just two superb albums.
  88. Heyisgerard
    Dec 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the bests album of the year. Definitely is good not as good as folklore but hell yes… Expand
  89. Gerardojgrx
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not a good album, sorry. There's like three "ok" songs but very meh. Folklore is definitely better… Expand
  90. teemas2000
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    This album tastefully ventures further into the indie-pop-folk hybrid Taylor has created. The lyricism and instrumentals seem to be even further developed than Folklore, one could argue. Although Folklore seems to be more sonically cohesive, Evermore is the perfect sister album and dissects some very complex topics into digestible art.
  91. KeyMelCan
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Incluso mejor que el anterior. Hacer un buen álbum lleva tiempo, por lo que hacer DOS buenos álbumes en tan poco tiempo es toda una hazaña y la señorita Taylor lo ha logrado.
  92. abrilancon
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Taylor Swift lo hizo de nuevo. Con letras increíbles y sonidos aún más experimentales el segundo disco sorpresa de Taylor nos adentra en un nuevo género explorado por la artista.
  93. Sairajamil009
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best thing u will hear following folklore!!!!The lyrics and the music and everything is just the best!!!!!… Expand
  94. cemresu
    Jan 11, 2021
    0
    Omg, such a boring album honestly. Just release a poem book if you wanna do poetry and stfu taylor :) I suggest you to recreate your 1989 era :)
  95. folkwhore99
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    This album is genius! It showcases how amazing of a songwriter she is. Don’t believe what I just said? Stream the entire album particularly CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS!!!
  96. Alandalopes13
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Maravilhoso Quando eu penso q a Taylor não pode se superar, ela vem com "champagne problems"
  97. Ricko
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Incredibly, Taylor Swift has managed to follow up her excellent "folklore" album with another cracker inside of 6 months. I enjoyed some of Swift's music in the past and liked her "1989" album so much I bought a physical copy but the 2020 iteration of Swift appeals to me in a deeper way. "evermore" could have worked as a double album with "folklore" but I'm glad they are separateIncredibly, Taylor Swift has managed to follow up her excellent "folklore" album with another cracker inside of 6 months. I enjoyed some of Swift's music in the past and liked her "1989" album so much I bought a physical copy but the 2020 iteration of Swift appeals to me in a deeper way. "evermore" could have worked as a double album with "folklore" but I'm glad they are separate entities. These two albums remind me of Radiohead's "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" era, obviously not stylistically but in the way that an artist has produced two noticeably different albums drawing from the same well of water. "evermore" is the more expansive album and has more experimental touches but is very much a folk pop album. Swift's ability to craft a melody is astonishing. With these 2 records in the one year, catching fire with Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, I reckon she has reached an absolute creative peak.… Expand
  98. manningn15
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    No way, another album from Taylor this year and it is another masterpiece. This just another masterpiece album from Taylor and I feel it might be as good as folklore. The writing is astounding, the storytelling is so beautiful and cool and I feel might even be better than folklore's. The experimental and unique but simply and dipping into alternative country production is exceptional.No way, another album from Taylor this year and it is another masterpiece. This just another masterpiece album from Taylor and I feel it might be as good as folklore. The writing is astounding, the storytelling is so beautiful and cool and I feel might even be better than folklore's. The experimental and unique but simply and dipping into alternative country production is exceptional. Taylor's voice is sounds so pretty as usual. The artwork is nice if simple. The instrumental is phenomenal. I think all of the songs are excellent and I ranked them and my ranking is no body, no crime, gold rush, long story short, willow, coney island, ivy, tolerate me, tis the damm season, evermore, it's time to go, closure, dorothea, champagne problems, cowboy like me, marjorie, right where you left me, and happiness. Also the video for willow is outstanding, gorgeous. My 2nd favorite album of the year right after folklore and one of my all time favorite albums. Another A+ album from Taylor.… Expand
  99. Igorluz
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    That’s a incredible album! Taylor it’s perfect in your own voice and composition
  100. Uli_07
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es increíble amoooooo, tiene una lírica increíble, además de cómo te cuenta las historias y usa metáforas etc. Tal vez es lo que hace que taylor Swift siga siendo exitosa.
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#50 Best Album of 2020
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#8 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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85

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Uncut
    Jan 12, 2021
    80
    It is without question a wintering record, but out of this muted musical landscape songs of great and complex beauty emerge. [Mar 2021, p.34]
  2. No Ripcord
    Dec 31, 2020
    80
    Even though we get a catchy moment of goofy, snarling country midway through, the album is a result of the emotional clarity that a year in quarantine provided. Swift has written about curdling relationships splendidly in the past, but there's a new dimension to her writing that wasn’t there before. Onward.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Dec 22, 2020
    80
    The pandemic seems to have freed her, given her the space to breathe, and has allowed her to produce her most elegant and sophisticated work to date.
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