• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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  1. May 23, 2022
    10
    Taylor began her music journey from country, to pop, and now to indie / alternative, it's very rare to have such multi-talented artist songwriter nowadays. Back to this album, the outstading storytelling of the love-triangle songs have her audience to imagine the entire movie in their heads. The fragile lyrics and onr of the most beautiful bridges ever especially for 'illicit affairs' andTaylor began her music journey from country, to pop, and now to indie / alternative, it's very rare to have such multi-talented artist songwriter nowadays. Back to this album, the outstading storytelling of the love-triangle songs have her audience to imagine the entire movie in their heads. The fragile lyrics and onr of the most beautiful bridges ever especially for 'illicit affairs' and genius poetical lyrics for 'cardigan' are just chef kiss. Definitely deserves the album of the year. Expand
  2. Jun 7, 2022
    10
    the story telling, the lyrics, the wording on this album is amazing, it’s truly a masterpiece
  3. Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This album is one of the best albums ever released. The lyrics alone are grammy worthy.
  4. Jun 12, 2022
    0
    This album is so overhypes, someone change the name to snoozelore. Boring, boring, boring!!! Taylor swift really fell off with this one, no wonder she needed like 16 versions to make it sell
  5. Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Este álbum es simplemente perfecto, el mejor de taylor, August, the 1, the lake y exile son simplemente perfectas
  6. Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Truly deserved to win the Grammy's Album Of The Year award. It magnificently captures the feelings of the listener. With Swift's sharp lyrics and storytelling abilities to rely on, it doesn't fall flat on it's quality. The production by Antanoff, Dessner, and Swift were skillfully executed. This flawless album dropping amidst the pandemic was the saving grace for that dark time.
  7. Oct 21, 2022
    0
    She wishes so bad to be Lana Del Rey. But queen Lana will never ever be defeated. STREAM BLUE BANISTERS.
  8. Jul 20, 2022
    10
    tremendo triángulo amoroso se mando esta piba loco la amo, mí vida por taylor swift
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Truly an album for the history books. Deep cutting lyrics and atmospheric production, even though it's not my personal favourite by her, I can acknowledge it's her best.
  10. Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing. I love the lyrics so much. I'm looking forward to her greater project in the future.
  11. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima! Esse álbum e tão monumental e perfeito! Realmente um álbum que toca no fundo do nosso coração
  12. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of Taylor’s best works of art yet. This album is so advanced and the lyrics are so matured and beautiful. I recommend this album to anyone and everyone.
  13. Aug 11, 2022
    10
    It's always glad to see Taylor try a new style. Amazing album with beautiful sounds, especially august! Undoubtedly, Taylor Swift is the most talented singer-songwriter over the world. Jack and Aaron are also brilliant. And Bon Iver and William Bowery(Joe) really surprise me. Love from China!
  14. Aug 10, 2022
    10
    Never expect Taylor haters to give her albums anything good comments. Every song on the entire album is outstanding and detailed. There is no doubt that Taylor is indeed one of the best contemporary songwriters in America, as evidenced by her aptitude for resonating with teenage audiences.
  15. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Apesar de gostar da Taylor, prefiro ela cantando pop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    horrível horrível pavoroso But I knew you
    Dancin' in your Levi's
    Drunk under a streetlight, I
    I knew you
    Hand under my sweatshirt
    Baby, kiss it better, Ig
  17. Mar 5, 2023
    1
    O álbum todo soa igual, canções de ninar e histórias chatas por trás. Ta mais para um ASMR mesmo, combina com a voz dela....
  18. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    yea... this album is it. taylor SMAshed and as a comeback album it's just perfect the lyricism the production just everything. if you're a fan of lana del rey's Norman **** Rockwell... i reccomend listening to this and evermore
  19. Nov 16, 2022
    10
    It's a very good album, Taylor's versatility for music is simply incredible. All the lyrics on this album and Taylor's creativity in writing amazes me, as does the excellent production on it. This is definitely the album of the year.
  20. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing lyrics, production, and singer of course. Who needs therapy when Taylor Swift made Folklore? No payment and better results!
  21. Aug 22, 2022
    1
    Unfortunately is a boring album, much more boring than Swift previous works
  22. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    an awesome album, loved all the tracks and taylor is literally my mother hahahah
  23. Aug 21, 2022
    7
    Unluckily, I'm not really fascinated by this album. There are amazing tracks such as The 1, The Lakes, illicit affairs and betty, I still recommend this album to everyone, the lyrics are spectacular (but we all know this even before the release of the album)
  24. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    album of the year. amazing lyrics, amazing production, amazing sounds. taylor swift is the best songwriter of this generation. .
  25. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Ended demi lovato zzzkzjzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzkzk
  26. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    After quarantine, the perfect album. After a year, it still feels beautiful. It will change your life trust me.
  27. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its so good and well done. A very beautiful album slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Expand
  28. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The best album ever created. Her lyricism is insane. I can't believe swift outdid herself AGAIN.
  29. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Obra de arte, lírica de 10, la producción impecable. Nuevamente demostrando que es de las mejores de la industria.
  30. Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Taylor needs to be more iconic in her music like she was before with the country music
  31. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Unfortunately this album really wasn't for me. I'm finding it hard to say one nice thing about it.
  32. Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Tell your fans to stop being ugly and bad people…They all need help… Honestly.
  33. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately this album really wasn't for me. I'm finding it hard to say one nice thing about Expand
  34. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Nothing new. The same generic album she produce every era. Grow up swift. Do better
  35. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    There's something about this album that takes you out of your room into imaginary word. This was my first time hearing taylor swift and it was totally worth it. Every song tells a story and feels very nostalgic. If you are looking for something calm and beautiful to forget about your busy life this album is for you give it a try you won't regret
  36. Aug 22, 2022
    0
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  37. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It’s art, it’s flawless. Hoax is one of my favorites off this album. It’s just in general amazing
  38. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    So different from everything else she has done but it is still so her! Her lyrics have always been amazing but on this album they were another level. In my opinion there are no skips!
  39. Aug 21, 2022
    6
    Its a good album although after awhile of listening to it, it gets old and boring, not Taylors best either.
  40. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    salt air and the rust on your door i never needed anything more whisper of are you sure never have i ever before.
  41. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Folklore is amazing and I love the folk music style and the lyrics are the best
  42. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor's Lyricism is top notch. This album drives listeners to unheard stories
  43. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best body of work. She's such a talented person. I admire her capacity of writing these lyrics
  44. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Taylor continues to surprise everyone with her ability to change genre. She’s so talented in what she does.
  45. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    one of the best albums I've ever heard, i love it. each song is perfect, has its own story and a deep meaning. miss swift i love u
  46. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Greatest album of the decade and so proud of Taylor and this is a masterpiece
  47. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    ela foi luz nesse, um murro na minha cara a cada música, cura a depressão e da depressão ao mesmo tempo.
  48. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    hmmm honestly? this is album would be great if you liked anything but good music. boring boring boring
  49. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    taylor swift has done it again. constantly raising the bar for the music industry by flawlessly switching genres from pop to alternative.
  50. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Album is one of the "Best Album of All Time"!!! And I love this Album so much!!! Expand
  51. Sep 16, 2022
    0
    Another mediocre album by Swift, nothing new. This album is boring and awful, a singer who became successful thanks to her rich father.
  52. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty aoty
  53. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    she never fails to amaze us with her songwriting powers and her angelic voice. folklore was truly the album that helped us get through the pandemic
  54. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    The best album of this decade so far. No skip, just pure flawless music. Taylor Swift never disappoints.
  55. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS THE ALBUM. THE ALBUM THAT GIVES ME A REASON TO LIVE. THE ALBUM THAT BREAKS MY HEART EVERYTIME. THE ALBUM THAT I LOVE WITH MY WHOLE BODY. THE COMFORT ALBUM. I LOOOOVE IT AND I WILL NEVER SHUT UP ABOUT HOW GOOD IT IS. stream folklore!!!
  56. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    a mona querendo copiar a billie eilish na cara dura, sem personalidade nenhuma essa mulher!
  57. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Trash awful singer garbage terrible song from the song I play on my phone and it was so funny and it so annoying pls fix ur problem cuz ur trying ur not hard cuz I can’t stop play ur friends cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I can’t stop play ur friends cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I hate ur brain dead cuz I hate this game cuz I hate this cuz ur dumb cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I can’t stopTrash awful singer garbage terrible song from the song I play on my phone and it was so funny and it so annoying pls fix ur problem cuz ur trying ur not hard cuz I can’t stop play ur friends cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I can’t stop play ur friends cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I hate ur brain dead cuz I hate this game cuz I hate this cuz ur dumb cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I can’t stop play cuz it kills my friends so pls pls stop ur trolling cuz I can’t stop play ur friends ur name ur friends cuz I can’t stop play ur friends ur name is killer cuz ur not trying ur hard cuz ur not trying ur time cuz ur not trying ur hard cuz ur not trying ur time cuz ur not trying ur time cuz I can’t stop play cuz ur so stupid I can’t stop play this cuz ur dumb dumb cuz dumb I love tyyttttt Expand
  58. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Aburridisimo álbum, muy básico no aporta absolutamente nada y su voz es simple.
  59. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    boring as usual, always the same, just making noise for a paycheck, whats new about this white chick, nothing
  60. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    This Album is unbelieveble. this is such a masterpiece! Ms Swift success to show her amazing skill as a songwriter. 10/10 don't trust the critics cause some of them are biased af
  61. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    All I know
    Is everything is not as it's sold
    But the more I grow the less I know
    And I have lived so many lives
    Though I'm not old
    And the more I...
  62. Aug 23, 2022
    0
    worst album in the whole world. it makes me sad knowing that someone might be able to produce something so bad ((i liked cardigan and this is me trying
  63. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    yo solo vine a ver los comentarios, ya porque la vdd ni hablo ingles y haciendo enojarme consienten la vdd no se que es lo que esperan de ella ya bye
  64. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    god tür album. exile, august, mirrorball, cardigan, my tears ricochet and betty are my favs. Sonically cohesive, Matured Lyrics, you just cant stop listening to this album. Her best work till date.
  65. Aug 23, 2022
    1
    all i know es que me canso de repetir lo mismo una y otra ve, cada que saca algo me quiero dar un tiro, sus canciones deberían de ser clasificadads como tortura,
  66. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, no wonder it won album of the year, the story between tracks are connected, Taylor swift is one of the most Talented artists ever.
  67. Aug 30, 2022
    9
    This, with evermore, is my only 9/10 ranking of a Taylor Swift album. Mainly, because I wouldn't even be listening to indie-folk if it wasn't Taylor Swift. So, even if the genre isn't really your cup of tea, but you like lyricism, give folklore a listen: YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!
  68. Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Maravilhoso! Melhor álbum de 2020, Taylor foi luz em Folklore e entregou muito mais do que eu esperava. 10/10.
  69. Jul 11, 2023
    10
    It's a poetic masterpiece developed by one of the greatest artists of all time. This body of work will perpetuate through the end of times.
  70. Aug 30, 2022
    10
    THE ALBUM THAT I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED, because of this album I become an alternative/indie records fans and make me appreciate Lana Del Rey more because I never been fan of her before, but know I loved her very much. Taylor is also a big fan of her. A deserving ALBUM OF THE YEAR
  71. Aug 31, 2022
    7
    Taylor Swift proves to be an incredible songwriter, while the stripped-back instrumentals and production compliment her brilliant vocals and lyrics nicely.
  72. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is one of the best albums to ever be released in the world. The "folklore love triangle" is amazing, it tells a story of love, infidelity, pain, and longing, all in 3 songs (namely cardigan, august, and betty). Folklore's overarching theme of folk and melancholia make it an impeccable piece of work. Expand
  73. Sep 16, 2022
    10
    9.8/10
    folklore is the best album in the world.I can't tell you how much I love this album.seven is the best song in the album.You can admire this album any time,any places,with anybody.All in all,folklore forever!
  74. Sep 22, 2022
    10
    Shakespeare couldn’t write something like this album. It made me cry so many times
  75. Oct 10, 2022
    10
    Amazing! She has grown a lot. The lyrics are so beautiful, and the melody is incredible. It's one of my favorite albums in my life.
  76. Apr 11, 2023
    10
    Perhaps the most emotional album I've ever listened to, and one of my favorite albums of all time. Everything about this album is just a long walk through the woods on a night when you're alone and depressed, and I think that's the exact vibe this album wanted to give.
  77. Dec 9, 2022
    10
    "Folklore" is proof that Taylor is really one of the most versatile artists of our generation, with the exploration of the indie genre in this record. However, the album's strong suit is definitely not the instrumentation or Taylor's voice, but she has asserted time and time again that her songwriting skills are the best of our generation. Weaving a complex teenage love triangle with"Folklore" is proof that Taylor is really one of the most versatile artists of our generation, with the exploration of the indie genre in this record. However, the album's strong suit is definitely not the instrumentation or Taylor's voice, but she has asserted time and time again that her songwriting skills are the best of our generation. Weaving a complex teenage love triangle with tracks like "betty", "cardigan", and "august", yet retelling classic stories through "the last great american dynasty", "Folklore" is yet again a reminder that Taylor is not only a pop star, but also a masterful storyteller. Expand
  78. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This one is my favorite album of all time. All the songs written beautifully.
  79. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This is one of the greatest pieces of work of all time, amazing lyrics and amazing sounds. Something that Taylor has never done before, and yet she’s so good at it
  80. Oct 26, 2022
    10
    2 years later and it's still her best album! Evermore and midnights were amazing but I think she's never gonna top this
  81. Oct 21, 2022
    0
    spectacular and show stopping in every possible way you can imagine. summery and spring-y realness.
  82. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    It's sweater-weather at it's finest. The album everyone needed to get through the dumpster fire.
  83. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    1000% has never been done before, rent on multiple apartments were due people were counting on her and she delivered
  84. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    so so good! no skips, deserved AOTY! so many good songs i love it so much! like how could you not like this album?
  85. Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Folklore is an incredible piece of work & lyrical masterpiece. Notably this is the first time Taylor has written an album where she’s not the main subject & I think she excelled at this. This album is in my regular rotations 2 years later
  86. Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This is one of his best works, the grammy was well deserved, and I say more, cardigan deserved to have won song of the year, because it's one of the best songs I've ever heard
  87. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    It's been 2 years since this album has released and I still haven't even fully processed it yet. Out of all the great albums released in 2020, like Punisher, Future Nostalgia, After Hours and Fetch The Bolt Cutters, this album is definitely the best out of the bunch released in that year, if you'd ask me. It contains her best songwriting and vocal takes, and it has some of the mostIt's been 2 years since this album has released and I still haven't even fully processed it yet. Out of all the great albums released in 2020, like Punisher, Future Nostalgia, After Hours and Fetch The Bolt Cutters, this album is definitely the best out of the bunch released in that year, if you'd ask me. It contains her best songwriting and vocal takes, and it has some of the most interesting instrumentals and concepts we've seen yet. Folklore, by Taylor Swift is a strong contender for album of the decade, no matter what other albums are yet to come and blow our minds, this will always be among the best. Expand
  88. Dec 10, 2022
    10
    The best Taylor Swift album, really showed her storytelling and songwriting capacity well. Good music production too.
  89. Dec 11, 2022
    10
    it's amazing, it's wonderful, it's painful, and above all it's poetic, taylor knows how to compose songs like nobody else and folklore proves it in an extraordinarily competent way
  90. Dec 12, 2022
    10
    While the lyricism is the centre part of the album, Taylor Swift does not let it stop her and her producers from making cohesive beats and beautiful melodies. She dives into this fairytale world with love triangles and rich women with summer homes, and she takes all of us with her. This album is the definition of 'unexpected, but very not unwelcome'. Another AOTY for Taylor Swift, well deserved
  91. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    I love it. She changes her genre's but never failed us. folklore is marked by modal melody, stanzaic and matured lyrics. Best album of her discography.
  92. Jan 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my fav album 4ever and fav songs are cardigan , my tears ricochet , mirrorball , this is me trying and illicit affairs Expand
  93. Jan 27, 2023
    10
    I’m not a huge TS fan, but this album is so amazing to me, I love it and I love this Taylor era!
  94. Jan 30, 2023
    10
    gurlll omggggggg I loveless this album a whole masterpiece,still haven't aged to this day I love itttt so muchhhhh
  95. Feb 7, 2023
    10
    This album is so damn beautiful. Its so cohesive and the lyrics are insane. Truly deserved AOTY
  96. Mar 17, 2023
    0
    BORING, LAZY, AND TRASH. This album was the most generic yt album ever, no good songs on it and one of the most boring albums i have ever heard, should’ve kept it in the drafts, maybe if she worked with scooter it would have been better but it flopped like usual and freefell of the charts for a reason, the 20+ vinyls she made for it shows how desperate she is for this album to chart,BORING, LAZY, AND TRASH. This album was the most generic yt album ever, no good songs on it and one of the most boring albums i have ever heard, should’ve kept it in the drafts, maybe if she worked with scooter it would have been better but it flopped like usual and freefell of the charts for a reason, the 20+ vinyls she made for it shows how desperate she is for this album to chart, boring, boring, BORING!! Expand
  97. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Taylor Swift proves once again that she's an incredible musician when she forgets that she's a popstar and gets lost in the woods. 10 out of 10.
  98. Mar 30, 2023
    10
    seven and the lakes are verified masterpieces, not even mentioning this is me trying and mirrorball.
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.