folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. EGM18
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is everything I wanted in this moment. Taylor's lyricism is unmatchable and this record proves it. Thank you for this miss Swift… Expand
  2. Pepeu2427
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    “Folklore” is easily her magnum opus! It’s the perfect Taylor Swift album. Her essence is very clear here but still, she achieves something she has never done before. “Folklore” just proves she’s the best of her generation when it comes to songwriting.
  3. jemesc
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is cozy, cohesive, and a completely different turn for Taylor, while sounding true to her. 10/10
  4. kdai22
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Folklore really feels like the debut album of a whole new Swift — her narrative scope has opened up
  5. johuuuuny
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift truly has a way with words. She is without a doubt the greatest songwriter of our generation. She continues to defy all odds and break barriers. She cannot be caged to a single genre. Folklore is a magical album that feels like the tightest & warmest hug that you'll receive during quarantine.
  6. Nihal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift's most mature album, sonically cohesive. Paints a picture with the stories. A complete shift of genres.
  7. quinn4121
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute and utter perfection. Taylor Swift has and will continue to outdo herself with every career move. This is an artistic venture that has undoubtedly paid off in the best way possible. This will go down in history as one of the most shocking pop music transitions that will leave audiences waiting for her next surprise. 2021 Grammys, do your thing.
  8. edd2905
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece ! Taylor Swift is a genius songwriter! My favourite songs are : Exile and Cardigan
  9. fr108nk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece. Lyrical Perfection. Not even words can describe how amazing this album is!
  10. ravieene
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I thought 2020 is going to be all bad but suddenly Taylor Freakin' Swift drop an album comes out of nowhere and then ow! 2020 is not bad at all. I said it once and i will said 3000 times, Folklore is album of the freakin' year! and that's a fact!
  11. JustElf
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Этот альбом оказался настоящим сюрпризом не только для фанатов мисс Тейлор, но и для любителей альтернативной музыки. Его однозначно нужно послушать каждому, кто ценит как звучание, так и тексты песен. Особенно стоит отметить трек exile с Bon Iver, который, я думаю, в итоге станет любимым у фанатов.Этот альбом оказался настоящим сюрпризом не только для фанатов мисс Тейлор, но и для любителей альтернативной музыки. Его однозначно нужно послушать каждому, кто ценит как звучание, так и тексты песен. Особенно стоит отметить трек exile с Bon Iver, который, я думаю, в итоге станет любимым у фанатов.
  12. PARRA
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que álbum tan genial, sumamente cohesivo, inspirador y es muy mágico, lo amo!… Expand
  13. ivansg
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Muy diferente a los antiguos trabajos, Swift nos regaló un álbum bastante hermoso, con líricas y sonidos agradables.
  14. Zachpoo1989
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best album ever. Taylors best album hands down. Her most critical acclaimed album. PERRY
  15. angeeel1992
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album remarks how Taylor has grown on the music industry and how she can handle any genre we love a versatile queen...
  16. Sanaya
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A suprise album which I didn't know I wanted.. This whole album is Taylor going back to her roots.. thank u
  17. ooo13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Unbelievable... taylor released a new album!! The love triangle in the album is very interesting~wow
  18. topperss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    folklore is a masterpiece!!! once again, taylor proved herself as a musician, songwriter and artist herself while delivering us the most complex and beautiful work of art
  19. fjork
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best songs: cardigan, exile, mirrorball, august, illicit affairs, mad woman, betty, hoax, peace, epiphany, invisible string, this is me trying, seven, my tear ricochet, the last great American dynasty, the 1.
  20. albumreview4
    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.
  21. santiwgo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es una maravilla de álbum, no hay ninguna canción para saltar aquí, menuda maravilla....… Expand
  22. backtosels
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is Taylor's best album, every song is perfect. The production is amazing
  23. GendelRoses
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her best album, she did that in a lock down in 3 months, all the songs are so good and different, love this!
  24. uriell13x
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Se cagó en Mierga que icónica es Miss Swift, llegó para librarnos de tanta yikes y trollz, no te merecemos titán del pop, grand eres mamita
  25. aayamrai
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    10//10 masterpiece i have no words to explain this its too good. This is probably the most beautiful album i’ve ever heard. WOW
  26. Diego_Galindo
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Folklore de Taylor Swift soa como uma grande válvula de escape entre a pandemia, dentre músicas que puxam para o indie/alternativo, Swift traz um enorme show de coesão.
    Um dos pontos altos com toda a certeza é a maneira como ele é executado, diria "PERFEIÇÃO"! As músicas "cardigan", "august" e "betty" são algumas delas! Ao contar uma história em 3 partes, Taylor deixa claro seu enorme    Folklore de Taylor Swift soa como uma grande válvula de escape entre a pandemia, dentre músicas que puxam para o indie/alternativo, Swift traz um enorme show de coesão.
    Um dos pontos altos com toda a certeza é a maneira como ele é executado, diria "PERFEIÇÃO"! As músicas "cardigan", "august" e "betty" são algumas delas! Ao contar uma história em 3 partes, Taylor deixa claro seu enorme talento em compor, com cada música de um ponto de vista diferente.
    Ao meu ver, a artista traz um conceito que vem acontecendo a alguns anos, o pop se tornando cada vez mais indie, o que é ótimo! Com isso, um gênero cada vez mais alternativo ganha visibilidade do grande público, o mainstream.
    Lembrando que não é a primeira vez que Taylor Swift mostra essa sonoridade, seus primeiros álbuns tinham o mesmo, vindo que é um processo que uma hora ou outra ia acontecer novamente e sendo bem sincero: eu amei.    … Expand
  27. VisenEvans
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect, supreme, marterpiece, subliminal, sad, beautiful, tragic. Only love, only power, only Taylor Swift, the artist of the decade
  28. Sandara555
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Really amazing album. It might just be her best lyrically amazing and sonically cohesive. It was a major change for her going from pop to folk/alt but she pulled it off.
  29. emw13
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums Taylor Swift has released. A different style for her but one that works incredibly well!
  30. Lucasswiftie13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor rainha do pop. Arrasou em tudo. Quer que faz tudo e não precisa de macho para se sobressair.
  31. Lucia1989
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album; she suprised us and show us how is she made her famous: the way that she writes. I love it, and I think before of this album that nothing was going to beat RED. And she showed me how wrong I was!
  32. thisisahmet
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. August, the best song I've ever listen I'm so thankful for that thanks for everything you did taylor, & jack thank u so mich… Expand
  33. ArtemSaloev
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Charming, magical, fascinating, overwhelming, fabulous - "folklore". Taylor Swift presents herself as an incredible songwriter who glows through the album. It is so private and beautiful, that is why, you want just to dive into and enjoy the fantastic sound and lyrics. Great work of ART! Congrats!
  34. Zaken
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Un album muy poderoso. Las letras de las canciones, el ritmo y la melodía son sublimes.
  35. josephswiftie13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    El nivel lírico de este álbum no tiene precedentes en la carrera de Taylor, se ha superado como la verdadera artista de la década que es.
  36. domh97
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album of the year - Taylor continues to evolve her style and create wonderful work - no album this year has touched me the way folklore has.
  37. maripratesi
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Taylor delivered the best job of his career. Cohesive, sweet, sad, smooth and chaotic. Beautiful lyrics, pleasant and complementary melodies. Taylor proved that her success comes not just because her story is told in the songs, but because she is a good songwriter. It's not just her story, it's the way she touches our hearts
  38. Realpop
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    such a great album perfect production perfect lyrics ! it s probably her best one
  39. metacriticoBEST
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best the of álbum in 2020, taylor swift is queen pop music of on time the decide and milenium, taylor swift artist very good talent
  40. erickkn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    extremamente lendário!!!!! um dos melhores dela eu amei amei amei amei. taylor swift dona da indústria musical
  41. boxianking
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    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
  42. Alexander_Ponce
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Folklore es de esos albumes a los que debes darle mas de una oportunidad para que los ames. Taylor muestra una nueva faceta, dando un poco más alternativo y sigue siendo hermoso
  43. yair2535Mtz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Realmete te sumerge en una ola de arte lírico, dignó al Grammy de el Álbum de el año.
  44. stilesmccall
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Hey, queen! Girl, you have done it again. Constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I'd say I'm surprised, but I know who you are. I've seen it up close and personal. Girl, you make me so proud and I love you.
  45. gonzaloferrif
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album was all I needed. Heartfelt, deep lyrics. Nothing seems rushed or forced here. The production is delightful, the strings, the harmonica, her soft voice. I can't recall liking an album so much at my first listen, it transported me to her world in every story so easily. Thank you Taylor.
  46. tman1441502
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so good! The production and songwriting are some of the best of her career and it's probably her most mature album yet. My favorite tracks on initial listen are cardigan, exile, my tears ricochet, illicit affairs, mad woman and betty.
  47. Natewood
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This album it's a masterpiece!! The lyrics and everything else is so good. Taylor Swift is one of the best artists.
  48. deanaudrey
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album, I really like the songs and my favs are seven, august, and the lakes. Made me consider to come out
  49. starnaylord
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    a gorgeous visual album without the visuals. the pictures taylor paints with her words are extraordinary and that talent definitely hits a new peak consistently and coherently throughout this album.
  50. fedefreaks
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Best album she's ever released in my opinion, and it's not even close. I listen to all the time
  51. ArtCehViana
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sin duda, la más grande sorpresa fue saber que ella tiene la capacidad para crear un álbum completo indie-folk, a pesar de su popular trayectoria musical.
    La producción se sintió profundo, mágico, entrañable.
    La riqueza de sus letras muestran una evolución musical, no había tenido un proyecto con esta capacidad de composición desde "Red".
  52. gia_huy
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album thượng đẳng quá chị ơi em cho chị 10 điểm về chỗ yêu chị nhiều lắm
  53. Jeffwith2fs
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tha'ts literally her best and most mature album, lirically and sonically cohesive. I can feel the poetry of the lyrics. Insane.
  54. brar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, such a storyline Taylor explores her lyric writing genius through this album, accompanied by Jack Antonoff and Bon Iver this album is a must-hear.his album is a lyrical & instrumental masterpiece. Taylor comes at her beast releasing this amazing, emotional and deep record. Each song connects to you in a meaningful and beautiful way.
  55. Willduffy
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. Easily in the top 5 best albums of 2020, but when it comes to mainstream albums this is definitely number 1.
  56. tb9451
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album showcases the pursuit of happiness in the most realistic and mature matter ever offered by Taylor. Along with some of her best lyricism to date, the album includes both her darkest thoughts and fondest memories. It leaves a lot to speculation but also points the listener in specific directions to maximize the personal connections possible on ‘folklore’.
  57. alextay
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A perfect album at a perfect timing since we all locked in at our home this is the kind of music we can listens to it feel the emotion and imagine being with someone or out in the woods.
  58. alexisbarajasiv
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is one of Taylor Swift's best records showing sincerity in every song and her voice perfectly with every beat of the song.
  59. lourdesmaria
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ela entregou TUDO nesse álbum. uma produção boa, algumas das melhores composições da carreira, com certeza é o álbum mais coeso dela.

    ai meu deus é a patroa!
  60. reut
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    over the years, we got to experience Taylor Swift and her ability to make every genre her own. at the beginning it was country which will always be identified with her, then it was pop that was also done in the very best way. Folklore feels like something very different than what we’ve heard so far - it’s her most emotional and personal one yet, walking hand in hand with a completely newover the years, we got to experience Taylor Swift and her ability to make every genre her own. at the beginning it was country which will always be identified with her, then it was pop that was also done in the very best way. Folklore feels like something very different than what we’ve heard so far - it’s her most emotional and personal one yet, walking hand in hand with a completely new sound. Taylor’s production, voice, lyrics and stories that every song holds make this the best album that ever came out in the past few years, including some of her own.… Expand
  61. brunalav
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    tudo pra mim meu deus esse álbum eh tudo essa mulher eh perfeita demais amo muito
  62. Jortigo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so personal and emotional that it makes us cry with each letter of each song. Folklore is without a doubt Taylor's best album for me.
  63. Sistermadly
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Wow, what a fantastic surprise !! The old taylor has come back to the phone, and changed her clothes. Here we get bits of all the things that make a taylor swift record great. We get swifts fantastic storeytelling and sense of melody in a folky incarnation without the sheen from her previous incarnations. This lets the songs shine and what great songs we get. Highlights include theWow, what a fantastic surprise !! The old taylor has come back to the phone, and changed her clothes. Here we get bits of all the things that make a taylor swift record great. We get swifts fantastic storeytelling and sense of melody in a folky incarnation without the sheen from her previous incarnations. This lets the songs shine and what great songs we get. Highlights include the fanstastic folk song betty, the lovely Bon Iver duet exile, and the stunning invisible string. Which ones will be your favorites depend which taylor you want to come to the phone....she is definetely not dead...thank god for that and i'm glad she's making records like this… Expand
  64. Ramonocon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Buenísimo, es una joya, de los mejores trabajos que nos regalo Taylor Swift
  65. Dimka13
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    When this album came out, I realized that I haven't heard anything better than this. I couldn't imagine that she would outdid herself, but she DID IT! Cardigan, hoax and seven are god tier of her whole career. I really love it!
  66. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Sin duda alguna la faceta más clara, pura, dramática y triste de Taylor. Este álbum demuestra que siempre puede superarse líricamente, además de generar un ambiente de cuénto en donde te habla de historias de una forma en la que te hace imaginarte todo y sentir que estás dentro de la historia.
  67. jackson1030
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is so far her best work up to date. She came up with a new music genre other than pop and country and it is even better. I love her old stuff but non of the other 7 album is on this level. The production so goddamn good, the lyrics are very mature, on point, deep and they're all like she's writing a poem.
  68. leonardoandcs
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Just wonderful!! Her best work yet!! Taylor is definitely a music legend!!!
  69. redcoatal
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Absolutely outstanding. An unexpected change of genre, but one of her best works so far.
  70. WonderSel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum desde RED. La lírica, sus vocals, la producción es simplemente perfecto.
  71. deosdelgado99
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album came out without prior notice and when I heard cardigan I fell in love with the melody then the album came out and I practically fell in love with the album everything in it made me love it and that's why I give it a 10/10 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  72. notmytype
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album lyrically, mad woman, illicit affairs, cardigan, the 1, the last great american dinasty are masterpieces. It's the best work she has done with Jack Antonoff.
  73. SoBadPlayer
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is absolutely new.It is not a pop music anymore.And the collaborations are 100% in target.… Expand
  74. sarthakvsingh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    In perhaps a more sonically cohesive and poignant fashion than she ever has before, Taylor Swift elevates her strengths of being a smart songwriter by adding melodic and touching production. The whole album, despite treading in a genre relatively unexplored and new for Swift, feels a resounding success, a harmony of sorrow, celebration, and uncertainty, all under the guise of metaphors andIn perhaps a more sonically cohesive and poignant fashion than she ever has before, Taylor Swift elevates her strengths of being a smart songwriter by adding melodic and touching production. The whole album, despite treading in a genre relatively unexplored and new for Swift, feels a resounding success, a harmony of sorrow, celebration, and uncertainty, all under the guise of metaphors and fable-like stories. While each track, in itself, feels as though it can stand for itself and express both immense emotion and great beauty in its sound, some particularly stand out tracks include "the great American dynasty," "exile (featuring Bon Iver)," and "invisible string". Of course, these are just among the many stand out tracks, and to be quite honest, there seem to be no tracks that do not live up to the high standard she creates for herself on this album. Brilliantly done!… Expand
  75. EVImovies855
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    folklore is that album ........................10/10 !!!!!!!!!! amazing~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  76. LilNick22
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente Álbum, no es lo que esperaba ;fue muchísimo mejor, trae recuerdos a líricas de sus trabajos anteriores. ♥
  77. DeathMaidenHun
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es un album simple, pero no por ello deja de ser hermoso. Esta lleno de letras hermosas y sonidos hermosamente relajantes. Simplemente perfecto.
  78. megebauer
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I think this is her best album yet. Every song is amazing. Creative songwriting at its best.
  79. Jacinto_Alex
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lo que hace Taylor Swift siempre me sorprende, quien diría que su próximo álbum estaría dominado por el alternativo, y aunque cambie de género sus fans siempre la apoyan sin importar que. Su música es de calidad.
  80. Lordepeter
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect! Absolutely an amazing album, the songs made me so feeling the messages...
  81. TranMinh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor's best album so far. we can see how incerdible she is on this album by the lyrics, every single sound on folklore is just sounds so fluently follow a perfect way. i said what i said, folklore is Taylor's BEST album.
  82. DenefRobles
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It's beautiful, the most beautiful album in her career, the lyrics are perfect, the melodies are perfect, she is perfect.
  83. StormbornKing
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is an immaculate album, Taylor Swift is truly a lyrical genius. Simply every track is amazing. The best album of the year for sure!
  84. ellamadden13
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    literal perfection. her best work yet. the production and lyrics draw many comparisons to red, but here, they're so much better. it's less confessional in a way than red, as in you're
    not listening to her diary, but rather FEELING her feelings telling these stories and how she feels connections to them through her own life. of course, we get our fair share of songs about her life, and    literal perfection. her best work yet. the production and lyrics draw many comparisons to red, but here, they're so much better. it's less confessional in a way than red, as in you're
    not listening to her diary, but rather FEELING her feelings telling these stories and how she feels connections to them through her own life. of course, we get our fair share of songs about her life, and every song on this record is AMAZING. my least favorite is still better than half the songs in her discography. it's nothing like taylor has done yet is so taylor. WELL DONE TAYLOR SWIFT!    … Expand
  85. darkprincephil
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Wow!!!... As a diehard Swiftie Taylor really did a number on me with this masterpiece of an album. A suprising deviation from mainstream pop into the relatively unknown world of Indie folk shows a true genius at work. This is easily her best album since Red.
  86. dontblamepenny
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    As an avid Taylor Swift fan, I might be a bit biased. But Swift's lyricism is at its peak! Everything about this album is pretty near perfect. She continues to show that she is, might I say a prodigy. Beautiful all around, I will be continuously enjoying this album and cannot wait to see what comes next!
  87. EmmaRae
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Probably her best work yet, the way she enters the scene and just drops everything without any promo or any announcement is amazing, queen of music today and forever ‼️
  88. Satwiky
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR! That's on what? PERIODDDDDDDDDDDDTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
  89. Encantat
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Uma nova roupagem inteira mudando completamente o estilo e a estética dos últimos álbuns da Taylor
  90. Bawin
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    TAYLOR SWIFT HAS REACHED HER PEAK ARTISTRY. Folklore is a mesmerizing acoustic bliss. She ditches pop to give birth to this alternative-indie-folk body of pure POETRY.
  91. azp
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is what I expecting from her.
    And she gave it.
    God this album is so good.
  92. Lolasuperstar
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THE BEST ÁLBUM OF CARRERA every time everrrrrr Love this so much make me happy
  93. acrxn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is what we’ve always wanted from Taylor and she finally delivered. A complete masterpiece.
  94. Jucarear
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album really showcase how good of a songwriter is Taylor and has always been. While transitioning into a new sound and doing so smoothly, makes me just wanna praise her artistry.
  95. guilhermef
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The best Taylor album so far! I’m obsessed with the symphony, and the lyrics...
  96. dionywsuz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    um álbum extremamente coeso, que te prende do início ao fim. taylor, como sempre você foi perspicaz, mas nesse álbum, você se superou
  97. annaoop
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. on first listen, this album appears to be an album about heartbreak. but, what we’re truly getting is taylor reminiscing over her past relationship failures, wondering if she’s making the right choice. the 1 is where she goes through the first doubt, because she remembers what COULD have been in her past flames. skip ahead, she goes through all the failures and heartbreaks, but weighs them against her current love in invisible string. she says “well, I suppose we are meant to be.” move ahead to peace, which is where she finally expresses to him her fears, the “look at all my mistakes, you will never know peace, how could you stay?” I think in hoax she realizes he knows this already, and he is still willing to stay. all of this is happening with two broader stories. the three song story, cardigan, august, and betty and the three separate shorter stories in mad woman, epiphany, and the last great american dynasty. on first listen it does appear to be a sad album, but its triumphant. its telling us how she managed to survive the pain and come out with the most important person she’s met thus far. keep listening and it becomes apparent. folklore could not exist without the archer, track 5 on her previous album lover. its an expanded version of the same theme, taylor reflecting on her insecurities while still managing to find and keep true love. you might ask when listening on the surface level, did taylor and joe alwyn split? but on second listen, joe and taylor are undoubtedly still together. its the repetition of the “who could ever leave me, darling? but, who could stay? you could stay” theme from the aforementioned song, “the archer”.… Expand
  98. Johnny1234
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    She is the best lyricist of this generation. I hope she will receive the album of the year.
  99. olibelizabeth00
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es una gran cantante, merece el éxito que tiene y más, está obteniendo todo lo que a hecho durante años. Los katycats la amamos
  100. bobosparkles
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Folklore is perfection. I can't stay without listening to this album at least one time a day. I always thought betty was the 1 but illicit affairs is my one true love. I can't hold my tears for my tears ricochet and epiphany. Folklore is suitable for every summer and winter. I strongly recommend all the music lovers to listen to this masterpiece. I love you so much Tay. You are the ACE.Folklore is perfection. I can't stay without listening to this album at least one time a day. I always thought betty was the 1 but illicit affairs is my one true love. I can't hold my tears for my tears ricochet and epiphany. Folklore is suitable for every summer and winter. I strongly recommend all the music lovers to listen to this masterpiece. I love you so much Tay. You are the ACE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
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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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