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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  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. habanera7
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Slow Taylor is the best Taylor. Taylor now doing what she really loves without someone dictating her. It seems that she doesn't care about the charts anymore as she's already been at the top of the industry and likes whatever she wants
  2. taylor13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A+ TS. Magical album. Most sonically cohesive to date. No pop bops, more alternative/folk, The old Taylor is not dead and can be seen in storytelling/flashes of her country roots. The album has a lot of songs about her past and also ones not about her and can totally see that when listening. There is also a trilogy of songs that go together which is fun to figure out. Overall, very cleverA+ TS. Magical album. Most sonically cohesive to date. No pop bops, more alternative/folk, The old Taylor is not dead and can be seen in storytelling/flashes of her country roots. The album has a lot of songs about her past and also ones not about her and can totally see that when listening. There is also a trilogy of songs that go together which is fun to figure out. Overall, very clever album, will take quite a few listens to fully digest, but it’s probably (at least critically) her best work to date. Personally, I am VERY happy.… Expand
  3. SophieSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, Folklore is the best album Taylor has ever released. Girl good job.
  4. Suwandiputra21
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its a magical album, sound different from her previous album. but i love it so much. maybe this is my favorite album all the time by her so far, I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT. my fav tracks from the 1 to the lakes obviously.… Expand
  5. Joveal
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Love it!!!!! Must listen!!! Fav tracks : the 1, cardigan, the last great american dynasty, exile, my tears ricochet, mirrorball, seven, august, illicit affair, this is me trying, invisible strings, epiphany, Betty, hoax Meh tracks : mad woman, hoax
  6. kezoa
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is her magnum opus. Her best album to date, and for a long time will be.
  7. nehaeaswaran
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    her most sonically cohesive album yet. so proud of her!!!! cant wait where shes headed next!!
  8. Loilax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Love this Album, surprise albums are the best. I hope this album will do wonders for Grammys this year because it has Album Of The Year material to it. If you are a fan of reputation, this album might not be for you but Alternative fans or if you’re not a pop mainstream listener, this is the album for you. So proud of you, Taylor!
  9. 13alisonlove
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is new to me as I don't really listen to such genre, but hey! If Taylor Swift wants you to listen to any genre through her music, then YOU MUST! I never expected her to create such masterpiece. I couldn't even stop my tears from falling like a rain because my heart is filled with so many emotions. THIS IS A MUST TO LISTEN TO !
  10. Tanya1988
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Loved this album ❤️
  11. vinicritic
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  12. AngeloSwift13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her magnum opus. A towering achievement that really shows her full potential as a top tier songsmith.
  13. Hopeh48
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The cohesiveness of 1989 with the impactful lyrics of Red. folklore is possibly Taylor Swift’s best album.
  14. vamprett
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Might be my favourite album in time. Why?
    She finally radiates the growth we all expected from her. Hands down her most mature work. Lyrically above Red I would say even, which for me, personally, was the epitome of metaphors and words.
    First half of the album left me speechless and I found the other half needing a little bit more production, but still lovely and amazing overall. New    Might be my favourite album in time. Why?
    She finally radiates the growth we all expected from her. Hands down her most mature work. Lyrically above Red I would say even, which for me, personally, was the epitome of metaphors and words.
    First half of the album left me speechless and I found the other half needing a little bit more production, but still lovely and amazing overall.
    New perspective upon love and maturity, new topics she approached, love the Teenage Triangle of cardigan, august and betty.
    One must love the return to her country roots. Good work on producing and writing the songs, as usual.
    This alternative album is what was overdue and she managed to pull it off in the greatest way.    … Expand
  15. loveroflivres
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing work. Lyrically, album of the year. Taylor is getting better every each album. Queen.
  16. airkey
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Very poetic album, The new Queen of Alt . From pop jaggaurnaut to alt legend. Only Taylor Swift can do that. Lana and Lorde pack your bags. She should have named the album f*cklorde.
  17. MelissaRiv
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Es diferente a todo lo que hizo antes, sin transición un cambio radical, digno de una artista de su magnitud.
  18. nightcourt
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, total masterpiece. Exactly the kind of sound that I missed hearing.
  19. Hiiamdevd
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s very brave of Taylor Swift to go indie even after being a mainstream artist. Taylor made country music mainstream, and it seems like she’s coming to do the honour for indie music as well.
    This album is a total server. Specifically it’s very lyrics oriented, for which Taylor Swift is known for. Generally switching genres doesn’t really go well with artists but Taylor Swift is here to    It’s very brave of Taylor Swift to go indie even after being a mainstream artist. Taylor made country music mainstream, and it seems like she’s coming to do the honour for indie music as well.
    This album is a total server. Specifically it’s very lyrics oriented, for which Taylor Swift is known for. Generally switching genres doesn’t really go well with artists but Taylor Swift is here to break those stereotypes. Everytime she reinvents, she steps up a bit.    … Expand
  20. santiagorc
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    The best Taylor Swift album for me. I like the calm vibes on this. The lyrics are pure genius. My fave is My Tears Ricochet and I do not skip any songs/
  21. Asheuw
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album. Cohesive. Meaningful. Mature.
    Highlights include my tears ricochet, august, exile and many more.
  22. ghazal
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is all what we need in this time. Taylor = ART . I fall in love with this album My favourite so far is “seven” . Don’t judge this album before you listen. Go listen FOLKLORE and you will be in heaven.
  23. Avinz
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    folklore album of the year. Swifties please give 10 for smile too.
    Both Taylor and Katy deserve better.
  24. NASHlee
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    In such an unprecedented time, Swift took the unprecedented-for-her method of a surprise drop and blew away Swifties, the general public, and critics with an indie masterpiece. “folklore” shows that Swift’s raw, unrivaled talent transcends all genres. love
  25. drumscasual
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is just lyrically perfect. Taylor’s songwriting amazes me. Grammy’s are coming!
    This album is just lyrically perfect. Taylor’s songwriting amazes me. Grammy’s are coming!
  26. Alexisrafaelr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album. I can't believe this. It's just a masterpiece. Taylor can do Country, pop and alternative.… Expand
  27. lucas128
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible, Taylor Swift is the Industry of Music really. She is so perfect in all aspects!!!
  28. Sergbenitez27
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible lyricist and an album that will present a shift in the culture and contemporary music industry. Bravo 10/10
  29. Fitriindahsari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this surprise album is anything i never expected from Taylor and it blows my mind. Lyrically masterpiece and the music touch my soul
  30. CastroSince_98
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    O álbum é incrível, tem letras com composições excelentes e é muito bom de ser ouvido por completo.
  31. luanchernobyl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift is the music industry, folk it's perfect in her voice. Thanks TS for this
  32. Allebid
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum lindo, maduro e sentimental. Com uma sonoridade nova pra ela. Absolutamente perfeito.
  33. Alialcrew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes, tiene de las mejores canciones de su carrera como exile, seven y mad woman que demuestran lo madura que se ha vuelto la musica de Taylor y nos muestra su faceta más seria.
  34. Shirel
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the album Taylor Swift was born to write. She has cemented herself as one of the best songwriters of all times.
  35. Itbe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I was beautifully surprised about this album drop, it was everything I didn’t expect from Taylor in regards to the production of the music and style. This album is Red’s big sibling, more mature, emotional, and sonically cohesive. Her talent as a storyteller really shines throughout the album.
  36. TuanMinh17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is a sad beautiful tragic. The lyrics are mesmerizing, the melodies are beautiful, 100000/10. A classic
  37. matheeussaantos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her most amazing album so far! So nice to listen to it that the one hour of the album passes so fast.
  38. Charles_kun
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is one best album Swift has ever made. Simple, but beautiful. It's very mature and you can tell that Taylor has improved a lot as a songwriter and as a vocalist. So wonderful!
  39. Vilearnmore
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum dela. Quando eu penso que ela não pode fazer nada melhor, ela vem e me surpreende. Eu ainda não acredito que tô ouvindo Taylor Swift cantando um dos meus gêneros favoritos e que é tão subestimado. TS8 indie/folk = tudo pra mim.
  40. 1amsv
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Once a Country Girl always a Country girl, no pop songs at all. The whole album gives country vibes, it’s as far beyond Lover as Lover was beyond Reputation. She’s always relished her dramatic creative zigzags, but this is easily her most audacious move, full of story-telling depth she’s never come close to before. This album sounds so Ethereal. Some of us have spent years dreaming TaylorOnce a Country Girl always a Country girl, no pop songs at all. The whole album gives country vibes, it’s as far beyond Lover as Lover was beyond Reputation. She’s always relished her dramatic creative zigzags, but this is easily her most audacious move, full of story-telling depth she’s never come close to before. This album sounds so Ethereal. Some of us have spent years dreaming Taylor would do a whole album like this, but nobody really dreamed it would turn out this great. I should listen to this album even on my way to heaven.… Expand
  41. CoolmanLOVER
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Sonically cohesive, aesthetically pleasing and a lyrical gold mine, folklore shows us once again why Taylor Swift is the best songwriter of our times.
  42. Satyam17
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Songwriting queen did it yet again
    Folklore is the mature version of red (2012)
  43. Jorgev
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore é perfeito demais, um dos melhores álbuns da loirinha, ela simplesmente fez tudo
  44. cammyj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album that shows off how great Taylor Swift’s songwriting truly is.
  45. RK1700
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has done it again! Folklore delivered what everyone has been expecting from her otherworldly and incredible songwriting. Her pen power has not wavered one bit even though her pop albums has proven it in some certain ways. She keeps on creating masterpieces and detailed handcrafted songs that will transcend to every being on the planet. Her storytelling and narrative pieces areTaylor Swift has done it again! Folklore delivered what everyone has been expecting from her otherworldly and incredible songwriting. Her pen power has not wavered one bit even though her pop albums has proven it in some certain ways. She keeps on creating masterpieces and detailed handcrafted songs that will transcend to every being on the planet. Her storytelling and narrative pieces are her strongest suit when it comes to songwriting and she blasts every expectations out of the water with this one. She should be very proud with this record. Truly one her best, or maybe HER BEST. Every one has said that this is her Magnum Opus but she is Taylor Swift. She’s unpredictable and she will shock people again in the years to come. Truly one of the strongest acts of this generation.… Expand
  46. dames1
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Contains many excellent songs. Taylor is an amazing songwriter. I love bonniver on this song exile.
  47. darkkey13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ethereal, unimaginable, mystical, and perfect. Swift found a new voice (how she does this over and over again I have no idea) again but this time in isolation, facing the scary world of COVID-19 and political riots. Stellar, and nothing short of her greatest album yet.
  48. Christiandiaz13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is that thing I never ever thought needed hear. The melancholy is one of the sensations I most love and this masterpiece is full of melancholy. I'M SO EXCITED FOR #folklore. Now is out and I love it from beginning to the end. Sending love to you.
  49. D0ugh13
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best album she’s ever released! How does someone become this talented? I swear to god she is Jesus in the flesh.
  50. marinaswift
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album shows how mature and how smart Taylor is. Her profound lyrics mix perfectly with the new genre, making this album interesting and fresh.
  51. Caddage01
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This and Lover have surprised me and truly shown her artistry! Both are flawless albums. The standouts are The 1, Cardigan, Betty and August imo
  52. itskarlnotcarl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of her career. Her lyrics are amazing and beautiful, and the songs are all magnificent.
  53. Taylor1989
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    She did that!!! Cohesive work of art with once again magical lyrics! tay, i love u. You always amaze me
  54. Borische
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    this is super good, it shows the incredible and magical writing ability taylor processes and her unique storytelling!!!!yyyyhhh
  55. wahyuka
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it sounds so fresh and i love her even more for this!!! thank you taylor for this amazing surprise
  56. Candeariasvp
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum!!! Sus letras son hermosas, tiene personajes y una narrativa que podría ser de un libro
  57. DanielPhan
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album wasn't what the fans had expected from her, but it's still a very excellent album nonetheless. Love this new sound that she's experimenting. It feels mature, deep and vulnerable. Something that sounds REAL, where you can finally meet the songwriter/singer Taylor Swift, not the pop sensation or the rising country princess. My main genre is pop but this project is definitely herThis album wasn't what the fans had expected from her, but it's still a very excellent album nonetheless. Love this new sound that she's experimenting. It feels mature, deep and vulnerable. Something that sounds REAL, where you can finally meet the songwriter/singer Taylor Swift, not the pop sensation or the rising country princess. My main genre is pop but this project is definitely her finest (sorry RED).… Expand
  58. Tsdelicate
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pra mim escutar esse álbum é respirar ar puro ele é muito refrescante, minhas faixas favoritas são seven, peace e hoax.
  59. MickolDLK
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece she poured her heart into. The storytelling is beyond anything she’s ever done. An album we didn’t know we needed until we got it!… Expand
  60. Marvs16
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a heavenly masterpiece album we didn't asked for. Taylor is a badass song writer. She's a **** legend.
  61. Paperring
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    LOVED LOVED THE ALBUM FROM START TO END ITS JUST SO AMAZING TAYLOR IS BEST SONGWRITER AND A SINGER I STAN HER NOW EVEN MORE HARDER y
  62. Sunnyvz3
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Stunning. Mesmerizing. Abstract. Whimsical, yet sophisticated. This album is a lyrical masterpiece that is deserving of the highest praise. Beautifully written and well - produced, it's distinctly mature, and this maturity is what makes it superior to almost all else she's written thus far, even Red. This album is magnificent.
  63. Marciopcd
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is mature, beautiful, full of precious details that make us dive deep into its universe. Taylor is an excellent songwriter and I believe that she gave her all for this album, I believe that the Grammy will embrace this instrumental work that I should all hear in this time that we live in.
  64. AndreeaM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is far beyond anything she's ever done so far.
    Every lyric in every song can be interpreted in at least 2 different angles, the mastery of the language and the melodies that elevate the lyrics turn swift into an established powerhouse
  65. Afterglow13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the new Taylor and we're here for it. Tracks like hoax, illicit affairs, the 1, my tears ricochet are out of this world. WE DON'T DESRRVE THIS. YOU TASTELESS PHAGS WHO DRAG THIS TO FILTH DOESN'T DESERVE RIGHTS AT ALL.… Expand
  66. AlejandroMM
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A wonderful time with this Album. Taylor Swift always surprise us.
    The best of this year was this Album.
  67. aliandosarappp
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I really liked this album, it's my favourite of hers and probably one of my favourites of all time. I think its her most cohesive work so far. All the songs feel different, yet have a similar enough sound to give them a collective identity. The lyrics are simple but really beautiful,
  68. AnnaDalligan
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    By Far Taylor’s most personal and beautiful album yet. I adore the storytelling lyrics on this album, and her vocals sound absolutely DIVINE!! her best album yet
  69. kingelly
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Great album, probably the best released this year. It's hauntingly beautiful. The lyrics and production in every song is out of this world. I love every song but august, betty, and illicit affairs stood out for me. Keep growing Taylor!
  70. nanidesuka
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    taylor's ability to display her songwriting skill and her growth as an artist really shines through in this album. every track is so beautifully written, and takes you on a wild roller coaster journey that are filled with amazing lyrics and great storytelling which imprint so many wonderful imageries into your head as you listen to it . definitely something we all need, especially duringtaylor's ability to display her songwriting skill and her growth as an artist really shines through in this album. every track is so beautifully written, and takes you on a wild roller coaster journey that are filled with amazing lyrics and great storytelling which imprint so many wonderful imageries into your head as you listen to it . definitely something we all need, especially during this pandemic. love every track on this, so beautifully well done. this album has now made me appreciate genres like alternative and indie. there're so much i have to explore in these genres, and it all thanks to taylor.… Expand
  71. Lipstickandcoke
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Just can't get enough of this phenomenal album! Taylor Swift just saved 2020.
  72. mmjubi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    best taylor album. made an entire folk album without never doing anything like it before and did it with perfection
  73. Farhanr26
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    very good album from taylor swift and it wiil give you more chills. It's pretty good, I can feel the poetry of the lyrics and it makes me feel so nostalgic
  74. Dracaarys
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    What an amazing album! Gotta say this is her best work to date. Best track acc to me are exile, cardigan, August and peace. Also Betty is kinda....
  75. Kokii
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I honestly think these are some of the best lyrics she's ever written. Songs convey so much emotion not just through the lyrics but also through the instrumentals and her vocals.
  76. thatwasswift
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums she ever released. No doubt that she always delivers her best!
  77. Ali9841
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It was amazing, haunting and sad and tragic in the best way. Her best album to date
  78. Mikymoonlight
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible sound incredible passion harmonies incredible album great job queen tay tay I appreciate this album my fav songs Cardigan August
    Mirrorball The last great american dynasty The 1 is one of your best album ❤️Congratulations
  79. crlcnmn
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her songwriting at its best. It's a reminiscent of my personal fave RED in terms of her lyricism and folk music suits her voice quite well.
  80. inastorm
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing work. Mature sound and mature voice combined to make this beautiful masterpiece.
  81. Battlemyheart
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    absolute lyrical masterpiece! the best work from Taylor she has ever released. sonically magically produced and mastered!
  82. Vinoaoyang
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I LOVE HOW SHE CHANGED HER GENRE COUNTRY TO POP TO ALTERNATIVE. SHE’S SUCH A BRAVE WOMAN!
  83. birafurtado
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best Taylor Swifts album and one of the best of the year. Love it sooooo much
  84. JavieraDuhalde
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perfect album for this hard days, it can transport you to a new story, so good
  85. Mayasapir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. Her songwriting ability is insane!! I love all the songs
  86. xshelterz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Album muito bem pensado, pode-se dizer um dos melhores do século. Ótima musicalidade e letras impecáveis. Taylor Swift mostra o porquê foi premiada como principal artista da década passada, além de estar na lista dos melhores compositores do século segundo Billboard.
  87. RoiJoffe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely enchanting. Definitely my fav album of hers! The lyrics are fantastic, her voice is magical, everything about this album is fantastic.
  88. Fildead
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album é Maravilhoso,coeso,da pra sentir cada detalhe das musicas.merece ser AOTY,… Expand
  89. Tycornet
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    What can I say? Absolutely a master piece will tattoo this into my brain forevermore!
  90. Kevynfarnum
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    With no doubt, this is Taylor's most mature album. This album is part of a phase in her life when charts or streams don't matter so much anymore, she simply wants to convey her true feelings and be sincere. This is not an album made for the vast majority, but for a specific audience, which makes the album more and more precious. The instruments chosen could not have been better. TheWith no doubt, this is Taylor's most mature album. This album is part of a phase in her life when charts or streams don't matter so much anymore, she simply wants to convey her true feelings and be sincere. This is not an album made for the vast majority, but for a specific audience, which makes the album more and more precious. The instruments chosen could not have been better. The melody, harmony and rhythm are perfectly intertwined. The characters created and developed in the story are simply incredible. And the lyrics, as always, do not disappoint. On the contrary, they surprise us again with maturity.… Expand
  91. tyleryeh
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    it was beautifully constructed, beautifully written. taylor’s best work overall.
  92. Statxofswifr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Yeah, I showed up at your party
    Will you have me?
    Will you love me?
    Will you kiss me on the porch
    In front of all your stupid friends?
  93. aaronsicalbo
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift continues to reinvent herself. New sound equipped with her gold songwriting.
  94. mmsr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The queen is back! So raw and full of emotion. Exile is easily the song of the year! Thanks TayTay ❤️
  95. dayliight
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    lenda o mundo te ama. é a artista da década, do século e do milenio. taylor para de socar a fiona
  96. rodrigopereag
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is really gorgeous and aesthetic, has beautiful songs, just the best.
  97. Utzcinah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift is never changing but never staying the same either. It shows. She’s in that state of master crafter and she just doesn’t give an F anymore. She knows she’s got it and that she’s the best at what she does: evolving as a musician, which is a very very hard task to accomplish, and she performs it flawlessly.
  98. Mikki13
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    великолепно и трогательно, одна из лучших работ в истории музыки
  99. becca97
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    literally so pretty... didn't know what to expect but it's so raw and emotional and haunting in all the best ways. period
  100. EvanSwift
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Her BEST ALBUM. BEST lyrics. production and emotion. just perfect. no other words.
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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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