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

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15,823 out of 17537
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 17537
  3. Negative: 1,473 out of 17537
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  1. pittsy66
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This isn't just the album of the year, it's the best of Taylor's already incredible discography.

    The quadruple hit of mirrorball, seven, august and this is me trying? She did THAT.

    It's minimalist and atmospheric – and you get totally sucked into another world – her songwriting has NEVER been better.
  2. ClemRusty
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album "folklore" is just amazing.

    It's such a beautiful, heartfelt, raw and emotional album. Sonically Taylor Swift decided to make a folk, indiepop record and you can feel that she's the perfect artist to take this direction and the direction is perfect for her. I've been a huge fan of Taylor Swift since 2006, 2007 and I gotta say, the artistic, musical journey she's    Taylor Swift's new album "folklore" is just amazing.

    It's such a beautiful, heartfelt, raw and emotional album. Sonically Taylor Swift decided to make a folk, indiepop record and you can feel that she's the perfect artist to take this direction and the direction is perfect for her.

    I've been a huge fan of Taylor Swift since 2006, 2007 and I gotta say, the artistic, musical journey she's been on as an artist has been nothing but amazing. Her discography includes such a wide variety of genres, sounds, emotions, styles and she pulls off almost every one of the new directions she's tried.

    Longevity, a highly successful one at that, for artists is the most important but difficult thing and only the greatest of artists keep going strong, keep innovating, keep developing and keep creating new artistic works even after more than a decade in the limelight.

    Some of the greatest, current artists I consider in this category, for me, are Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kanye West and, of course, Taylor Swift.

    I strongly recommend the new album "folklore" to all who love music and anyone who loves to be moved by and touched by music.

    An absolute gem, it is.    … Expand
  3. NavyBean
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    beautiful stuff. I like that TS is growing as a songwriting and doing more sophisticated work. She didn't have to. I love Aaron Dessner from The National and can hear the influences throughout and on piano work especially.
  4. robsoneduardo
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    folklore brings out the unique and exquisite lyricism Taylor has. those are her best lyrics so far.
  5. Wael
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    we love indie folk taylor.
    such a great record.
    not a single skip.
    more personal, more genuine than ever, even though a lot of songs aren't even about her own life.

    this is taylor swift proving once again why she deserves all the love she receives, and the superstar status she earned.
  6. matthewmirliani
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best parts of her masterpiece Red were the cloudy-day, autumnal ballads — songs for reflection, and beautiful melancholy — and Folklore gives us an entire album of this. It’s her most mature, most vividly and richly written album to date - like a novel coming to life. Cozy, intimate, devastating, liberating, the album is a tall lighthouse shining through gray skies, a warm cottage inThe best parts of her masterpiece Red were the cloudy-day, autumnal ballads — songs for reflection, and beautiful melancholy — and Folklore gives us an entire album of this. It’s her most mature, most vividly and richly written album to date - like a novel coming to life. Cozy, intimate, devastating, liberating, the album is a tall lighthouse shining through gray skies, a warm cottage in the middle of a November forest. This is Taylor the songwriter - one of the greatest songwriters of all time - giving us her all. We say this about every Taylor record, but this one - this one - could be the one to define her legacy. It’s forward sounding and experimental, but an equally nostalgic trip back to fall 2012 when she first gave us a taste of her woodsy magic.… Expand
  7. mmfmiller
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Perfection. It’s honest, endearing, innovative, and lyrically brilliant. I’m listening on repeat.
  8. patchi
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    lyrically her best album to date. early faves are the last great american dynasty, exile, mirrorball, august, and epiphany.
  9. 0987
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Swift should definitely stick to this genre, because it suits her completely. Definitely her best work so far.
  10. DanDubs
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album! Taylor Swifts ability to constantly adapt to the musical scene is emphasized further in this game changing record.
  11. igor90ib
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift's most mature album. Best album ever, this is not what I expected in a good way!
  12. PipeAndresKP
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Raw Taylor Swift, Raw lyrics... The old Taylor never really die, she was playing seek and hide all this time
  13. LeandroR
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    QUEEN! UNUSUAL! PERFECT! TAYLOR IS AMAZING! TAYLOR!!!!! NO WORDS!!! EXILE BEST SONG!
  14. NelsonB
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The new album by Taylor Swift goes to deep, is incredible. it is like an elixir of life wrapped in a bottle of memories. each song takes you to a mixture of feelings, your thoughts become poetry. we will hardly see anything so perfect in melody, lyrics and arrangements. Perfect
  15. SETorres
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A trip through the soft air of a summer you never lived. A movie you watched ten years ago that's about making a film. Imagine tales of lost clothes, friends in the sea raging and ghosts, cheating on the love of your life and being cheated on.
  16. dukongie
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Not only it’s her best album, it’s also one of the best albums released this year! Taylor’s talent to switch genres to suit her imaginary and stories best never fails to amaze me.
  17. Tayrah
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    What i love about this album is that you can tell Taylor is making music for herself, from her heart and soul. What a lovely record filled with magical storytelling.
  18. cadmus2166
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift's most mature, cohesive album in her decade and a half career. In an era of singles, Folklore is an album that demands to be listened to as such. Listen to it completely in one sitting. You won't be disappointed.
  19. leepeter1997
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    When you thought an album created 8 months since the release Lover is gonna be less spectacular due to the shortage of time, Taylor managed to surprise you in the most unexpected way. Throughout the 16 songs released in digital platforms, "Exile" (Collaboration with Bon Iver) and "the last great american dynasty" is my favorites, especially in Exile, a deeply personal and sad piano tuneWhen you thought an album created 8 months since the release Lover is gonna be less spectacular due to the shortage of time, Taylor managed to surprise you in the most unexpected way. Throughout the 16 songs released in digital platforms, "Exile" (Collaboration with Bon Iver) and "the last great american dynasty" is my favorites, especially in Exile, a deeply personal and sad piano tune that speaks to your soul directly, which you totally wouldn't expect this to happen from a pop superstar like Taylor.

    From the bottom of my heart, I thank for Taylor's outpouring love towards her fans in this difficult period
    Especially considering the events happening in my hometown, Hong Kong    … Expand
  20. Matheus_Fernand
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Após um longo período de diversão na música pop, preenchendo espaços em branco, sendo a atriz principal dos pesadelos dos haters e nos ensinando que o amor é claro, dourado, como a luz do dia, tudo aquilo que Swift vinha construindo e amadurecendo no country é, agora, concretizando nessa obra-prima da música alternativa. Folklore não será um álbum que logo será esquecido ou tão facilmenteApós um longo período de diversão na música pop, preenchendo espaços em branco, sendo a atriz principal dos pesadelos dos haters e nos ensinando que o amor é claro, dourado, como a luz do dia, tudo aquilo que Swift vinha construindo e amadurecendo no country é, agora, concretizando nessa obra-prima da música alternativa. Folklore não será um álbum que logo será esquecido ou tão facilmente superado, seja por sua própria artista ou por alguém que busque se assemelhar com seu trabalho. É claro, plácido, belo, encantador, doloroso em amor, mas sutil em candura. O que Taylor não conseguiu deixar mais explícito aos ouvidos do público em músicas como State of Grace, Last Kiss, Wildest Dreams, Delicate ou The Archer, ela entrega com simplicidade e fácil comunicação à alma e à inteligiência de quem escuta exile, peace, cardigan ou illicit affairs. Poesia, coesão e emoções sempre foram o forte das composições de Taylor, e parece que vemos novamente a majestosa lótus desabrochar para nos encantar com suas melodias e com sua paz.… Expand
  21. cameron9814
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous!!! This is the album Taylor was destined to make!! The lyricism is her absolute BEST!!
  22. Brunonusadrogas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album of the year, taylor is a true masterpiece congrats Taylor Swift you are rock girl!
  23. jaysonmolas
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A genius switch from pop to alternative by Ms Swift proves she’s the music industry.
  24. adwinGreg
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album Taylor ever released. Its sad slow songs make it perfect for a rainy season. The lyrics are phenomenal showing Taylor's ability to write poetic songs.
  25. MurilloCarto
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It’s a perfect album. Once again Swift proves that she is the best songwriter of our generation.
  26. Shivam_Murari
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has a habit of presenting an unexpected finesse on the table every single time but her ability to best herself every single time and leave us shocked and thrilled is something no other artist has. Certainly not her contemporaries. Folklore, like its name, will be passed down for generations.
  27. JohnCedrix
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is the Taylor Swift's we've known. Her most complete album so far. This is what I want after Red. Reminds me of Fearless album.
  28. papeadojhon
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This album is such a delight, Taylor crossed a new line of genre and songwriting, uniquely constructed and rarely seen in mainstream artists.
  29. Mauoricio
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date, lyricly, sonically and production-wise! The composer Taylor really stands out, giving us folklores from several character’s perspectives, including a love triangle. The only featuring artist in the album really stands out. Bon Iver is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who really got into the spirit of the album. Producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner made this aHer best album to date, lyricly, sonically and production-wise! The composer Taylor really stands out, giving us folklores from several character’s perspectives, including a love triangle. The only featuring artist in the album really stands out. Bon Iver is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who really got into the spirit of the album. Producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner made this a masterpiece and will definitely be proud to have this on their catalog.… Expand
  30. MaxFernanndess
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    outstandingly written. perfetly produced. a mark in taylor swifts carreer, proving one more time how incredible her ability of reinventing herself is.
    with "folklore", taylor swift yet again shows the world that more than a hitmaker and the songstress of the decade, she is a genius who never disappoints with her albums, concepts, creations, ideas and talents.
    brilliantly made. greatest    outstandingly written. perfetly produced. a mark in taylor swifts carreer, proving one more time how incredible her ability of reinventing herself is.
    with "folklore", taylor swift yet again shows the world that more than a hitmaker and the songstress of the decade, she is a genius who never disappoints with her albums, concepts, creations, ideas and talents.
    brilliantly made. greatest album of the year so far undoubtedly.    … Expand
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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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