Folklore is a lovely surprise and may be one of the most sober moments in Taylor Swift's career so far. Already known for singing about her own relationships, she now goes beyond that, writing in the perspective of other people, in what seems like a love triangle that went wrong, and about her grandfather time in war (and more). And while the narratives are being told, we feel like in a daydream, going back and forth in our own life experiences, surrounded by a gentle, peaceful and somehow ... read more
One of the very first Japanese Art Pop albums I've ever heard and it was such a marvellous surprise! Each song is interesting in its own way, lots of remarkable structures/arrangements and an outstanding production. It's hard to feel bored or overstimulated by it — Ringo Sheena knows exactly how to balance the emotions she wants to convey throughout the record. Eighteen years after the release, it still feels fresh and new.
This is embarassing. Everything is so ugly and unoriginal. It's almost like it was composed by an AI that is still dumb and have the worst resources.