He said 1989 was the sunset, reputation was the nighttime, Lover was the early sunrise, and folklore is the morning and I'm still thinking about that.

@bubblegumbitch2191

3 жыл бұрын

It was oddly poetic

@victoriat7961

3 жыл бұрын

me too that was an amazing way to put it and now i won’t stop thinking about it

@lucym8118

3 жыл бұрын

Red is mid afternoon!

@fovos7359

3 жыл бұрын

red- later afternoon Speak now: early afternoon Fearless: Noon

@simonclement8123

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it's rainy days

i love how taylor said one line and he’s like “yeah, yeah i’m digging it”....same tbh

@MarcosAntonio-xx5ub

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out my (folklore) reaction on my page and let me know what you think? :)

@swiftlylovestruck

3 жыл бұрын

so relatable lmao

Jack Antonoff said most of the songs were recorded in one take!!!!

@JohnDanielBagsit

3 жыл бұрын

Really?

@ashishchoudhary8700

3 жыл бұрын

Not surprised 😎. Queen can do anything.

@cheyennemoseley319

3 жыл бұрын

QUEEN 👑

@cheriesmith5140

3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap

@lili2315guapa

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDanielBagsit yesss, he posted it on Instagram!!!!

She went in hard lyrically on this one.

@felixchristianjr5509

3 жыл бұрын

YES SHE IS

@srikanthsidd9959

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Folklore , Lover and RED are the best when it comes to lyrics.

@srikanthsidd9959

3 жыл бұрын

@casually cruel Speak Now is absolutely a masterpiece but it tells us about Teenage Taylor. But RED, Lover, Folklore shows her transformation into a mature adult who accepts her mistakes, her life. Agghhhh I can't even tell you how proud I am of Taylor for the transformation. She's an inspiration.

@justcutiecats2733

3 жыл бұрын

@@srikanthsidd9959 lover has me, so nope lol. Speak now and Fearless even better lyrically.

@srikanthsidd9959

3 жыл бұрын

@@justcutiecats2733 and? ME! Is a bop. I love ME!

idk how she managed to put dark rainy forest in an album but she did

@MarianaSantos-fo1oi

3 жыл бұрын

the whole time I felt like I was sitting around a bonfire and she was telling me a story

@user-hf2sn8bq7w

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarianaSantos-fo1oi exactly I have no idea how she did that but she did

@ThePyroraptor33

3 жыл бұрын

Probably by making that the cover of the album

@ariblue17g21

3 жыл бұрын

Bella in the forest in Forks lol

@adinta02

3 жыл бұрын

this. this comment right here

*_FOLKLORE_* 1. the 1 (1:51) 2. cardigan (6:57) 3. the last great american dynasty (13:39) 4. exile (feat. Bon Iver) (20:50) 5. my tears ricochet (29:27) 6. mirrorball (36:01) 7. seven (41:12) 8. august (46:42) 9. this is me trying (52:48) 10. illicit affairs (57:00) 11. invisible string (1:02:01) 12. mad woman (1:08:17) 13. epiphany (1:13:38) 14. betty (1:20:13) 15. peace (1:26:39) 16. hoax(1:31:42) _YOU ARE WELCOME_

@budbudbud1165

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@catg18

3 жыл бұрын

Tnks, bro!

@defnothani

3 жыл бұрын

Ricardo Mendes may god bless your soul!!✨

@maatszz

3 жыл бұрын

pisou more

@khedimkhemisti7581

3 жыл бұрын

Thank u

The thing that catches my attention the most is that people say it's too boring, too sad, too simple. But these simple ballad songs carry messages that make you feel in a special sort of way, and that is something that some other artist with this big production will struggle to make you feel, to put you in that position. And I think that's why Taylor occupies a place in the industry. It's story telling. That's what I love the most ❤️

@pandorafox3944

3 жыл бұрын

Boring? This is the album I want played as I lay dying. I will ALWAYS have a copy of it. In multiple formats. 💗

@MavisCCC

3 жыл бұрын

@@pandorafox3944 not my words!

@pandorafox3944

3 жыл бұрын

@@MavisCCC oh I know! Didn't mean to imply you said it. I actually read your post 😁

@anisanurraudah8383

3 жыл бұрын

What you mean by people is a few locals on twitter who only listen to pop/hip-hop garbage. General public loves it too (80+ million streams on global spotify). Even so many celebrities praised it. Not to mention the critical acclaim it gets. Folklore is the best. Yet.

@jeromeisiahsartorio

3 жыл бұрын

Right? I mean sure bop songs are nice but sometimes you just want to chill and listen to slow songs. With bop and high energy songs, they sometimes rely heavily on the tune and not so much on the lyrics. This is a nice and refreshing album which I think fits perfectly given the situation these days.

This woman honestly breaks my brain. The amount of talent and the intelligence she has when it comes to making music (and just in general) is unbelievable. How she always reinvents herself and can be brilliant in all these different genres is beyond me. There’s just no one like her. 🧡🧡🧡

@anisanurraudah8383

3 жыл бұрын

She is truly the Carol King and Joni Mitchell of our generation.

@bluvs_tae

3 жыл бұрын

True 🔥💜

@bajabl

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what mirrorball is about hehe

Blake: i'm focused on the beat Me: didn't you just hear that Rebekah kidnapped her neighbour's dog and dyed it green?????

@MoMacfieXx

3 жыл бұрын

Actually might be one of my favourite lyrics on the whole album - couldn’t believe he just ignored it😂😂

@ItsBraxtonmg

3 жыл бұрын

I thought she dyed a key Lime green, but she dyed it key lime green 💀🤣

@ametistazz

3 жыл бұрын

Not just green, lime green. It's perfect

@prariepryer3119

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@jacobthompson6739

3 жыл бұрын

@@ametistazz not lime green, KEY LIME GREEN... so perfect

This is the masterpiece of Swift‘s career

@6ftofmisery636

3 жыл бұрын

A supportive little monster omg

@nathanbyrt3973

3 жыл бұрын

6ftOfMisery of course ! Taylor‘s discography is so beautiful

@kamallb4650

3 жыл бұрын

@@6ftofmisery636 there are many monsters who love tay mama. I mean queen monster herself adores tay n vise versa!

@user-rb7ez2hc3y

3 жыл бұрын

look at the rep stans that gonna come and compare this masterpiece with rep

@nathanbyrt3973

3 жыл бұрын

Γρηγόρης Ζαμπιτογλου reputation is such an INCREDIBLE album but... Folklore is her ultimate masterpiece

It’s weird seeing Blake without his zebra mug.

@axel-uv2ng

3 жыл бұрын

ikr

@ariblue17g21

3 жыл бұрын

He said it broke!!

@mikovercetti3775

3 жыл бұрын

We need zebra mug merch

@unloyalyeinstan

3 жыл бұрын

ariblue17 G noooooooo :---(

@Karla-nl2is

3 жыл бұрын

When he picked up the white mug first, I was so disappointed

I understand why people wish there was an upbeat song on the album, but it’s not your typical Taylor album so I’m happy there’s no upbeat songs on this album. It makes it more personal and dreamy to me. I feel like I’m entering the deepest parts of her brain and I feel like I’m a part of her listening to this album. I can feel and remember everything she’s saying but I wasn’t even there. She’s forever iconic and above everybody else. It takes me away. I Love it.

@axel-uv2ng

3 жыл бұрын

at least it has Betty and the last great american dynasty

@jordannow13

3 жыл бұрын

Anais Velvet the last great American dynasty is probably my second favourite song. After this is me trying 🥺💓

@miaohill3716

3 жыл бұрын

tbh who really needs an upbeat song when we have these masterpieces rn

@amandamarie5601

3 жыл бұрын

Betty, Invisible String and August are fairly upbeat

@jordannow13

3 жыл бұрын

miao hill exaclty

Is it just me or this could be a soundtrack to a coming of age movie

@candelajordi7703

3 жыл бұрын

I literally see this album in SO MANY MOVIES it has a really palpable feeling to it

@gabriellachristy8240

3 жыл бұрын

Yes me too.. When I saw cardigan mv is like Anne with an e vibe and song like cardigan is a perfect match right 😍😍

@sai8995

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@sai8995

3 жыл бұрын

But also like a 2000s romcom i love it

@justacuriouskiid8273

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like it could be in a "Call Me By Your Name" type of movie... And I can't get it off my mind

This album is so unique and the fact that it took her only 3 months to write it... its incredible

@marcoscruz5078

3 жыл бұрын

Everything is really simple, basic, just nice lyrics, nice sounds, no effort

@rubylancaster8999

3 жыл бұрын

Queen shit right there

@yulirete1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcoscruz5078 no effort? you try to do the same, see what its like! gil de goma

@marcoscruz5078

3 жыл бұрын

@@yulirete1000 I'm not a musician bro, I'm not Taylor hahaha I don't have her experience, her team, her studio, her talent, her mind...

@wevibin9642

3 жыл бұрын

Marcos Cruz then don’t say there’s “no effort” like tf

We always walked a very thin line feels rushed, because it is. That’s the point. He’s trying to explain himself, rushed, because it’s already too late.

@gelifilms

3 жыл бұрын

THIS. YOU NAILED THIS EXPLANATION.

@bellah3057

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@angeljaceherondale

3 жыл бұрын

Also it's so it makes sense as a reference to Haunted "You and I walk a fragile line"

The trilogy proves she's gonna write a musical at some point and win a Tony

@ShannonDeeann

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine if Taylor Swift and Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated 🤯

@donnaeasty1816

3 жыл бұрын

Her song from her documentary ''Miss America'' has been nominated for an Oscar. That song is ''Only The Young'' can't wait to see it gets the nod.

@honeyflowerbee7380

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I would watch it as often as my bank account would allow it

@lauriebush413

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnaeasty1816 It's Miss Americana.

@savvymegs675

11 ай бұрын

Sleeper candidate for EGOT. She's still young

Bon Iver’s voice scared tf out of me on my first listen i was not expecting that

@folkwhore8322

3 жыл бұрын

Fr it sent chills down my spine

@annabelcrescibene4257

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jaynalina78

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAGA

@jenatkinson1519

3 жыл бұрын

Bon Iver is one of my all time favourite artists and i still get surprised when i hear justin vernon sing, hes mind blowing

@tomas.bastosgodoy523

3 жыл бұрын

And his first line is I can see you standing honey jaaja

Gets better with each listen, no “upbeat” song needed.

@champagneproblems.s

3 жыл бұрын

yes! that’s what i think, it’s not like any other album for anyone to say that, it doesn’t try to be the best in charts or numbers, it’s just something else. it’s pure art and that’s what i love about it.

@AleynaSeymen

3 жыл бұрын

I love taylor so much but i was sad she was getting too pop-y

@aprilnelson2971

3 жыл бұрын

Well I’m have to listen again because I wasn’t feeling that breathing type singing.

@erint5001

3 жыл бұрын

It gets better and better like fiiiine wine

@jyjryu22799

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely gets better with each listen! Still missing some upbeat songs though :( wish a few more towards the end had a pace similar to TLGAD

I love how Blake is smiling the whole time cause that's basically everyone listening to this.

@amandamarie5601

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you're me and you cried the whole time 😭😂

@grey_hav3n

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandamarie5601 I am you😭😭

So happy you reacted to this 😍

Cardigan is Betty’s POV Betty is James’ POV And August is the girl he cheated on Betty with’s POV

@spilledmilk_1636

3 жыл бұрын

Inez

@arlenenarciso2700

3 жыл бұрын

@@spilledmilk_1636 no Inez is the one who told Betty that James cheat on her she's not the other girl.

@nicoaguirre2187

3 жыл бұрын

Woow

@francisbiso7303

3 жыл бұрын

It's Illicit Affairs not August

@taetay_love2772

3 жыл бұрын

@@francisbiso7303 it's August she said that herself... Also there are multiple stories in this album

Taylor’s vocals in this album are the best they’ve ever sounded

@MarcosAntonio-xx5ub

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out my (folklore) reaction on my page and let me know what you think? :)

@kiomi8659

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, it fits her voice so well!

@Lanashmeyshmey

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. She has so much nuance and control. And it's so intimate. Aaron Dessner from the National said she sent him ONE vocal take for "peace." That was a one take. Can you believe that? I'm blown away.

@dev-qz5kf

3 жыл бұрын

teach it wow that’s amazing, she has shown so much growth vocally :)

@louisianawinters3161

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It'so good

Reading all the comments just makes me so happy🥺🥺😭😭Finally our Taylor is getting the love and praise she deserves. She has always been an amazing songwriter people just loved hating her and judged only her singles. There are so many underrated lyrical wonders on every album.❤❤❤

@angles4307

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss ❤ let's hope she comes to India next time!

@thatgirl4652

3 жыл бұрын

💛💛💛

In cardigan, she says throughout the whole song that “ when you are young the assume you know nothing, then towards the end she says “I knew everything when I was young”. It gives me such chills. It’s so clever, she’s incredible with her lyrics and story telling.

This album isn’t so much for radio or the charts it’s for critical acclaim and so far she’s doing really well!! I love your reactions Blake!

@gracefully_livy

3 жыл бұрын

But it's number 1 on charts:)

@kamallb4650

3 жыл бұрын

It got 94 apparently!!

@ryleyjarvis

3 жыл бұрын

Santsali Weirdobe I meant singles :)

@moonjoke

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryleyjarvis yeah she didn't have a real single for this album. I doubt cardigan is a single

@ryleyjarvis

3 жыл бұрын

Nadia Corpataux it is a single, it’s the lead

can we talk about how cardigan, August and Betty are all tied together???? oh to have Taylor's mind

@castlescrumbled98

3 жыл бұрын

i think it’s august betty and illicit affairs tho

@MarianaSantos-fo1oi

3 жыл бұрын

@@castlescrumbled98 maybe illicit things too but listen how she talks about a cardigan at the end of Betty

@chetanmodi4533

3 жыл бұрын

@@castlescrumbled98 nope the parallel matches with August In Betty James sings about summer love and she said get in the car In August Inez says- I picked him up in the car,it was just a summer love,he was never mine to lose,all those whispered are you sure? There are a lot of parallels between the songs

@paurb1232

3 жыл бұрын

Almost all songs in the album are related tho

@MarianaSantos-fo1oi

3 жыл бұрын

@@paurb1232 for sure, but these three were the ones that stood out for me the most

28:26 ugh, you paused two times during the lines that are important :( “you never gave a warning sign” “I gave so many signes” - call and response at its finest 😁

@valeferht

3 жыл бұрын

Because he doesn't focus on lyrics, he produces music

@servicedogkyzanna1761

3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!!!

@bungacow9241

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeferht umm... The comment was talking about call response though..?

The sound quality in your video is better than my music app. This album does sound like songs in a movie, so good.

Instrumentally, simple. Lyrically and perspective wise, complex af!

@peptobismolveins

3 жыл бұрын

Kamal LB exactly. It’s such a fresh breath of air in these party, dancy, hip hop music these teenagers are making popular.

@anesammardjia6866

3 жыл бұрын

And vocaly

@neutralman9124

3 жыл бұрын

I actually think the production on Cardigan is top-tier and some of the best of her career, but I do agree.

@otaviosouza4784

3 жыл бұрын

hmm, I wouldn't say that the instrumental in this record it's simple. has so much layers and a lot of instruments very handle it to sound as one.

@ilenegoddard7623

3 жыл бұрын

A C I’m sorry but you sound like such a boomer when you say that

cardigan pulls off the old taylor trick. the first time i heard it: 'huh this is nice'. every time after that: *weeping during the bridge*

@staceyheim4955

3 жыл бұрын

So well said

@justine6808

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

@nailarahmaputri9505

3 жыл бұрын

She wrote best bridges!😭😭

@Angel-fq9re

3 жыл бұрын

its bridge is one of the best tbh

Mirrorball sounds like a 90s romantic comedy movie with Freddie Prinze Jr and you are about to fall in love

Why do I hear no one LOVING EPIPHANY THAT IS THE BEST SONG ON THIS WHOLE ALBUM

@Pratzz1312

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@RemingtonTaylorr

3 жыл бұрын

I cried so hard the “holding your hand through plastic” reminded me of the coronavirus where ppl hug through the plastic walls and i broke down like a child

@jodieterry198

3 жыл бұрын

It’s so hauntingly beautiful, I get emotional every time I listen to it 🥺

@randystalnaker6700

8 ай бұрын

I love it as well...hauntingly beautiful is a good way to describe it

Taylor just quietly creating masterpieces during quarantine while the rest of us were bored out of our mindssss

@pandorafox3944

3 жыл бұрын

In two months. I'm so ashamed of myself.

@riyasaikia7386

3 жыл бұрын

She just gave us a way to chase away our boredom

@louisianawinters3161

3 жыл бұрын

Most productive human being. I don't even know if she's human. She's the goddess of music! Apollo can approve!

@jchall2062

3 жыл бұрын

@@louisianawinters3161 Jack said they got most of their songs in one take.

@louisianawinters3161

3 жыл бұрын

@@jchall2062 seeee? And I don't understand why some people hates it.

The artistry behind this album is IMMACULATE! she is at a point of her career where she can do whatever and only care about her fans and her craft. we stan.

You should do a video where you dissect the lyrics of Folklore! Personally, I think this is her best album lyrically, and it would be interesting to see your take on the lyrics and the meaning behind them. :)

@BlakeMcLain

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely plan on it! I'll probably put it on the patreon though!

Am i the only one who is in love with seven. Uuuuughh the start of it is soooo goood

@lary-3779

3 жыл бұрын

Same! Love that song !! Hey I love Jisoo and I'm a Blink too!!

@ezez9775

3 жыл бұрын

best song in the album ! hands down😍

@meatlover27

3 жыл бұрын

Omg! Are u a blink! Jisoo is my bias, and seven is one of my favorite songs on the album

@olivia7599

3 жыл бұрын

@@meatlover27 i'm a blink!! rose is my bias and seven is my fav song on the album :)

Y.E.S. she is the moment. this is her best work to date. i mainly listen to pop only and wasn't expecting this from her but damn this feels like meeting the real singer/songwriter Taylor Swift without any of that pop sensation or country princess title. on my 7th listen now 💖💖 fellow Swifties much love from Vietnam i love y'all (it's midnight here and folklore makes me emotional)

@heatherwanders7925

3 жыл бұрын

we are now on the 8th album, I guess you still love the rep era hahaha

@Daaaanielle

3 жыл бұрын

She was not lying when she said she'd never make the same album twice. Holy hell, they are all so different and I love every single one.

@danielgotthehomo

3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherwanders7925 i left rep in a motel bar, took the money in the bag and i stole the key, that was the last time she ever saw me. 🗣FOLKLORE is the new supreme 🍂🧣

@danielgotthehomo

3 жыл бұрын

@@Daaaanielle by the time she retires we would have like 3 Taylor albums for every genre 💀

The fact that she switched genres going from country to pop n RnB hip hop vibe n now alternative! PERIODIT! QUEEN!

@annabelcrescibene4257

3 жыл бұрын

She’s even dabbled in rap

@matty7410

3 жыл бұрын

Heavy metal next lol

@ayushojha3611

3 жыл бұрын

@@annabelcrescibene4257 exactly! I mean our mom's talented no doubt!

@ayushojha3611

3 жыл бұрын

@@matty7410 yeah like who knows what she's up to! XD

@WElppp

3 жыл бұрын

R&B and HipHop?? Lmfaaooooooo her only “versatility" is various versions of pop, electro-pop, edm, dance-pop 💀💀 the rest is just country/acoustics lmao

When your friend asked you to check out Folklore : Your friend has such a GREAT TASTE!

This album reminds me of when Ariana Grande’s released sweetener and then thank you next. Both released close together, and each one had their own intense fan base. Taylor gave her fans something they’ve been craving with this album. It won’t please everyone, just as Lover didn’t please everyone. Her artistry can’t be boxed in. There’s something for everyone in her arsenal of albums. She’s unbelievable.

@kmac8055

3 жыл бұрын

Grande * 🙄

My tears ricochet is my favorite from this album, might even be my all time favorite not sure yet. This album is very different from Taylor’s past music and it’s taken me quite a few listens to get accustomed to it. But I have to say, each time I listen to it it gets better. Her lyricism is really incredible. Also I agree with you in the structure thing, Taylor’s music is usually structured and that helps me a lot because I’m so horrible with remembering melodies and lyrics, but this album has a more free flowing melody. Beautiful, but it’s definitely something that I’m not I’m used yet. I’ve been learning some of my favorites off of the album on the guitar which is what I usually do when Taylor drops an album, and the songs are really hard for me to sing. Taylor’s lower register, actually upper as well are really incredible. I wish I could hit those low and high notes. Her voice has such a nice timbre to it. I really love it, it’s so soothing.

@libbygantz3035

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely strays away from the catchy pop songs that make up the rest of her albums

@gulceakpinar8280

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why i cannot get used to The Archer because it has a free flowing melody like you said. I think our brains are understanding better with structures and formulas (they feel familiar) that when a song isn’t produced thay way it feels “weird”

@jordyunfollowsfear9535

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. everything you said just aligned with me. Its so interesting how it feels so unpredictable bc there is not a clear distinction between the diff sections.

@peptobismolveins

3 жыл бұрын

Kelly E. It’s like you appreciate each lyric more with every listen

@bobbyswanson3498

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t really like reputation or lover so I haven’t been used to hearing Taylor and I fell in love with most of the songs on the first listen

He's faster than Lamborghini, he's serving more than a chef, yes Blake Mclain king of reviewing ENTIRE album. Thank you, this is what we needed. I need a Witness album reaction (Katy's worst era due to so much hate she got, but her best album).

@ianmusicc

3 жыл бұрын

worst era, best album ever

@kamallb4650

3 жыл бұрын

It was a bit all over the place.

@gustirapi

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianmusicc spill!!!

@MarianaSantos-fo1oi

3 жыл бұрын

"katy's worst era" you really hyped him up there

@ianmusicc

3 жыл бұрын

gustirapi her label loves to do her dirty now that halsey is on the rise

The sound quality of your album reactions are so crisp and clear through these videos, it's such a treat. You're prolly the only music reactor I know who's done this. Great equipment you've got there. 😆

This album has me experiencing crying at a whole new level, it’s like advanced soul awakening crying and emotions in the words being sung oh my gosh I’m so thankful to be alive the same time as our queen Tay Tay tbh

12:30 I love his analogy for Taylor's late albums 1989: Sunset Reputation: Night time Lover: Early Sunrise Folklore: Morning

@marietinoco2920

3 жыл бұрын

What is the analogy related

@ellamitch06

3 жыл бұрын

For me folklore is that rainy afternoon.

@cinnamonbun216

3 жыл бұрын

For me folklore is the early dark sunrise and a rainy evening. Lover is more of the sunny morning

@baileydavis5000

3 жыл бұрын

To me lover is the day, Taylor even said the album was going to be called “Daylight” and then, consistent with what lots of people have said folklore is like a rainy afternoon

@mythoughtsexactly2145

3 жыл бұрын

So by that logic: Taylor Swift - First sunrise Fearless - First morning Speak Now - Noon Red - Afternoon 1989 - Sunset Reputation - Night Lover - Second sunrise Folklore - Second morning

Taylor said that there are 3 songs that are connected in the album. The songs are from the perspective of the people in a romantic triangle. Cardigan is from the perspective of Betty. Betty is from the perspective of James. And August is from the perspective of the woman James cheated on Betty with.

He SAID "I have to whisper because there's people sleepy" *While blasting Taylor swift*

Exile happens to be my favorite song on this list (along with mirrorball) and what you say about fitting in too many syllables "We always walked a very thin line", I wholeheartedly agree. I have studied, played and sung classical music all my life, so I appreciate structure and form as well and the sudden hurried words always seem a little awkward to play or hear. But the lyrics, vocal contrast, build up, production & music are so on point that after a couple of following lines, it goes back to being one of the most hauntingly beautiful & soothing songs that I've ever heard.

i don't have Swiftie friends so it's nice listening to it with you.

@TheNatSmiler

3 жыл бұрын

You need a swiftie account on Twitter. I’m so happy with my swiftie friends

@JoseRamirez14

3 жыл бұрын

same

@angles4307

3 жыл бұрын

Same :(

@allllll5609

3 жыл бұрын

Vote for her at the AMAs !!

@Emp158

3 жыл бұрын

I want someone to listen to this album and cry with me

to me, her best album so far. also aoty winner potential

@merlesstorys

3 жыл бұрын

I at least hope for the nomination bc it would deserve it more than everything else.

@AmericanHorrorStoryPT

3 жыл бұрын

Swan Swan future nostalgia exists

@merlesstorys

3 жыл бұрын

Tomás Maraj I talked about the nomination bc this album deserves it more than her last ones 🤦🏼‍♀️ read before texting next please

@merlesstorys

3 жыл бұрын

김정석 I know but this one means so much more to me, there is no song to skip while Lover felt incoherent to me 😅🤷🏼‍♀️

@ilychu2203

3 жыл бұрын

@김정석 exactly. Grammys should change ther name to scammis

Who else came back after she won the Album of the Year?! We share the feeling of victory with Taylor. This album, at least in a little way, has lifted us through the pandemic tbh.. very proud!. 🙌🏻

*taylor:* * swears * *blake:* good for her! :D

I'm such a hater of fade-outs too but in this album everything is so on place and cohesive i won't complain. She doesn't do too much with the vocals or with the production through the album so you can focus on the storytelling.

@vicktoria4864

3 жыл бұрын

same. fade outs are a no to me but its used greatly in this album, im not complaining ^^

@noushka309

3 жыл бұрын

Omg naruto!!!!

@krystalphan8871

3 жыл бұрын

There is always a beautiful exception, this album is simply phenomenal. Edit: Just realized other Narufans, hi guys

@noushka309

3 жыл бұрын

@@krystalphan8871 heyyy!!

@anisanurraudah8383

3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry but could you tell me what is fade-outs and in what part of the songs? Thanks.

The fact that this is literally Taylor's most acclaimed album is crazy! My favorite is My Tears Ricochet

@shazanazuraidy2358

3 жыл бұрын

It's really amazing and heartbreaking. Such a great song from a perspective of a person who got "killed" by someone you loved.

@mehwishali1252

3 жыл бұрын

Same my favorite is mtr as well. Such a masterpiece

i absolutely love this album because it’s basically that one sad/quite song every album has but its an entire album.

I think your suggestions on more elaborate and textured productions and arrangements would be great on her past three albums (and those suggestions are understandable because you're a producer), but I think this album is intentionally minimally produced. It gives this album a different vibe, and I think the lyrics are the star this time.

@BlakeMcLain

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I'll likely end up putting a lyric breakdown on the Patreon. It's just really difficult to focus on both at the same time though even though they go hand in hand and I had no idea that this album was going to be more lyrically based going into it.

@MisterAPH

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlakeMcLain Yes, I understand. I actually like this reaction with a focus on prod only. Then I'd still watch another one with a focus on lyrics only.

"and in the end in wonderland we both went mad" "and there is nothing like a mad woman, what a shame she went mad"

It’s a masterpiece, I think this album will be her “icon” album for generations to come

@franks8462

3 жыл бұрын

which is so crazy to think about since this is her 8th album! Other legendary artists usually have their "it" album early on in their careers.

@chetanmodi4533

3 жыл бұрын

The fact she started writing in April and had the album out in couple of months... artist of the decade things-

@AC-ix2xu

3 жыл бұрын

I hope she wins album of the year for this.

@victoriat7961

3 жыл бұрын

she really deserves the grammy for this one. i personally don’t think the grammy makes or breaks a good album but it would still be amazing to see this masterpiece getting the recognition it deserves by the academy (knowing how her past albums have been paid dust by them)

@justalemon323

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, these are not those bops that can be easily forgotten when a new one comes in. This album is something you'll hold dearly for years because it's special, warm, and comforting in a weird way... like an old cardigan💕

Blake please never take your album reactions down. These are my comfort videos and I’ve probably rewatched your reaction to folklore 5 times. I don’t know what I would do without these album reactions 😭😭😭

can we talk about how peace is such masterpiece?

@axel-uv2ng

3 жыл бұрын

u mean mad woman right

@candelajordi7703

3 жыл бұрын

best on the album

@giovannaaguiar4399

3 жыл бұрын

@@axel-uv2ng that one too, but peace >>>>>>>

@giovannaaguiar4399

3 жыл бұрын

@@candelajordi7703 YESSSS

@isabellanebs22

3 жыл бұрын

YES! So glad someone has this same opinion. It's literally the best song lyrically, musically, emotionally - everything, on the album. It's the best song I've heard released in the past, like, 30 years.

nobody writes a song with emotional dexterity, self-awareness and narrative richness like Swift. By the way 96 on metacritic

@MarcosAntonio-xx5ub

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out my (folklore) reaction on my page and let me know what you think? :)

@WElppp

3 жыл бұрын

93 now💀

@poetryhurts

3 жыл бұрын

@@WElppp now 89, but has a lot of reviews being upload on the metacritic buuuuutttt still winning

@poetryhurts

3 жыл бұрын

@@WElppp the New York Times review was not a review of the album, the writer simply criticized Taylor's personal life and Sputnik basically said it must be a bad album because she is a pop singer and should not do other genres. It frustrates me, the partiality of some writers or magazines, not sympathizing with her is fine but it turned into a chase against a genuine album

@anisanurraudah8383

3 жыл бұрын

@@poetryhurts true... seriously those NYT and sputnik reviews are basically witch-hunting the artist not the art. I really hopes the incoming reviews will put back folklore in at least 90 mark.

As always, I like watching your reactions, but I’d highly recommend simply pulling up all the lyrics and re-listen because I feel like the album’s crown is the tapestry of words that she weaves in it. She has never weaved like this before, using threads borrowed from others’ stories, using needles that is half sharp-rooted in reality, and half plucked out of auburn trees in her imagination. Not underplaying the technical aspects of it, of course, but this is a total headphone & lyric booklet kinda album at least to me. Just cozying up in your favorite corner and immersing yourself in it, letting the stories steer you into a territory that if she put out traditionally pop elements in it, wouldn’t have worked. An uptempo dancey track would have felt like such a buzzkill, imo, but Invisible String comes close to me. It’s my favorite off the project and it’s such a wedding dance classic in the making.

@victoriat7961

3 жыл бұрын

couldn’t have said it better myself. her storytelling is usually amazing but the way she did it on this album is absolutely incredible.

@aoshikichu6985

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh you should write poems .. wow

@belleslovinit3848

3 жыл бұрын

That's the reason why every song has a lyric video 😇

@rogerflanton9898

3 жыл бұрын

If you are reacting to an album like this and not talking about the lyrics, what’s even the point ??

@SB-qz8xs

3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

I feel like people are sleeping on the lyrics of epiphany🤷 so so beautiful

This album (especially the track "Seven") gave me such a Sufjan Stevens feel and I adore it

@candelajordi7703

3 жыл бұрын

YES omg I feel like this album has Sufjan's Carrie and Lowell vibes all over it

@METheUnikOne

3 жыл бұрын

Even invisible string is so Sufjan Stevens’..

@tristanneal9552

2 жыл бұрын

The collaboration I didn't know I needed. Imagine how unique that track would sound

@shannoncleveland

2 жыл бұрын

@@tristanneal9552 it would sound like the heavens dropped down to earth 100%

There is a fan theory that Joe Alwyn co-wrote Betty and Exile, because the person she credited, William Bowery, does not seem to exist. Not only that, but William is Joe's great-grandfather's name, and Bowery is the name of one of the places they first started spending time together at. She's been known to use pseudonyms that leave clues before, so this isn't too far out there.

@emily-bg8cb

3 жыл бұрын

based on a recent interview, there's another theory that william bowery is harry styles edit: elaboration & explanation- this one has less “evidence” but makes more sense: so the recent interview that the national gave told Rolling Stones (I think it was rs I’m not sure) that William Bowery is a songwriter, but they don’t know who (probably based on an NDA) and so based on that another famous william’s got a brother named Harry (it’s a stretch) it could be Harry Styles as they seem to be on good terms and have been rumored to have written songs together when they were together.

@Summysun624

3 жыл бұрын

peace as well I think

@RemingtonTaylorr

3 жыл бұрын

Emily Li can you explain

@Mehr_Monga

3 жыл бұрын

@@emily-bg8cb pls explain!!

@pau7016

3 жыл бұрын

the fact that William Bowery is an anagram for "wow I'm really bi" and Bon Iver's initials being the only ones capitalized on the album really knocked it out of the park for me

I will never understand how that computer keyboard is SO LOUD 😂😂

@allustriel3077

3 жыл бұрын

It’s most likely a mechanical keyboard. They are designed to louder- many PC gamers prefer them.

@juditszucs8439

3 жыл бұрын

My gamer boyfriend has one it's annoying I have a noise cancelling headphone .... 🤣

@fovos7359

3 жыл бұрын

Its actually satisfying to hear

@mchh9

3 жыл бұрын

WhiteWhiskers true 😂😂

@moosewinchester8552

3 жыл бұрын

It’s also close to the mic

Why is no one talking about how hot he is tho

@folkloureee4565

3 жыл бұрын

you spill omg

@swiftie5029

3 жыл бұрын

I have a huge fat crush on him :((

i think the point of this album is to be criticized sonically and lyrically not just in production

@MarcosAntonio-xx5ub

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out my (folklore) reaction on my page and let me know what you think? :)

@nanzyg

3 жыл бұрын

That is the type of videos he makes, that is what his channel is almost totally dedicated to, if you want some kind of different reaction you´re on the wrong channel

@dracarys4190

3 жыл бұрын

@@nanzyg ok im moving to a different channel

When I watched ‘my tears ricochet’ I thought to myself ‘i don’t remember this beat at the start’... it was totally your dog’s nails clicking on the floor 😂😂 Pupper has talent! 🥰😂

My indie/alternative soul is dancing on clouds!!!!!!!!! I love Exile!!!!! excuse me while I bawl

@melonmilkice2755

3 жыл бұрын

Feels like The Last Time with Snow Patrol collab. Love the feels. We need to bring back this kind of music

@itskashkashi

3 жыл бұрын

Exile is my favourite as well!

@celbustaleno4221

3 жыл бұрын

Me tooo

@romzy5045

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

This album shows her genius literally the best thing I have heard in a long time, she is just too good. Hard to top this. The album is so harmonic

Blake during August: Classic taylor swift bridge. I love it. Me: I KNOWWW RIGHTTTTTTT

I don't hear any pop sound except a subtle one on Betty, but even that sounds just like All Too Well. Folklore sounds like old country Taylor but it's not country, more of INDIE FOLK sounds and I am beyond ecstatic!!! Epiphany and Peace are important songs to which feels like an ode to health workers and #blacklivesmatter. My favorite right now would be Exile, gaining only a few points more than The Last Great American Dynasty because of Bon Iver, but what resonates with me the most is Mad Woman. (Figures! 😂) This is one of the most cohesive albums ever written.

@annabelcrescibene4257

3 жыл бұрын

Technically it’s alternative but indie folk is a great way to describe this album.

@melonmilkice2755

3 жыл бұрын

@@annabelcrescibene4257 yup, they NME already put it under the alternative umbrella and people are so negative about it asn if the scope of the "alternative" genre is only limited to rock bands 🙄🙄🙄

@jeremyheartriter2.063

3 жыл бұрын

For me Betty is the most country sounding song there.

@melonmilkice2755

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyheartriter2.063 yup... it's the harmonica or whatever that instrument they play at the back. Also, i cannot get this song out of my head right now!!!

@relent-lass7510

3 жыл бұрын

Mad Woman is my favorite

I WILL WATCH THIS LATER WHEN I AM EMOTIONALLY STABLE ENOUGH TO PROCESS THIS ALBUM

@shiaoweiz

3 жыл бұрын

OMG I FEEL YOU

@Anna13Tonks

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@peptobismolveins

3 жыл бұрын

Susannah Gordon yeah good choice, or you might ACTUALLY break during this one, trust me, I. Know.

Taylor: *sings* Blake: that call and response 😍

@maggiesmithler8485

3 жыл бұрын

that should be his new merch 😩👆🏻

"when you sleep at night yiu hear my stolen lullabies."-her songs that were stolen from her. Taylor is a lyrical genius. ugh..her mind.

I’m so glad you said “the last great american dynasty” has a Billy Joel vibe, that’s exactly how I described it to people

this might be her best album... it's so ethereal

@margalidapascual

3 жыл бұрын

True

@cheeneefaith2021

3 жыл бұрын

She had a deal with republic records to produce 3 albums. We will have 2 more.

@griffin1837

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheeneefaith2021 but there could always be more because she can renew her contract

@cheeneefaith2021

3 жыл бұрын

@Ronniefer okay

OMG love how you picked the raindrop imagery from the instrumentation on Illicit Affairs! The lyric video accompanying the song features a rainy scene as well and that's exactly what they were going for. That was so sharp and quick man

The lyricism on this album is impeccable and has some of the best writing in recent memory, absolutely masterful.

My Tears Ricochet was the song she wrote first for the album and alone,but Jack did produce it,he said it’s his favorite they’ve done.

we get it... almost every song has a call and response

@BlakeMcLain

3 жыл бұрын

piper.... is that you....

I think this album deserves a whole analysis of lyrics content! Just saying 😉

Folklore album is like the jewel of all albums of Taylor. The Lyrics, words, Poetry and Story telling was absolutely a masterpiece to listen to. Who knew that writing with depth can be so moving combined with sound that is nostalgic.

I still don't understand how she is so smart like she as always had her amazing ability to write lyrics, but I feel like she took it to the next level with this album

The pitter patter of your dog’s paws against the floor confused me for a second 😂 because I didn’t remember it being a part of the beat

@nushratsupti8823

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆

@ellierichardson1616

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO SAME

@blogistuff4383

3 жыл бұрын

If you play closure, their pitter patter might match with it 😂

This is alternative album. Maybe that's why her vocal doesn't shows much in this album,becuz most alternative album more focus on the songwriting than the vocal projection like Lana, Lorde,Billie, Marina & Diamond also Melanie Martinez.

Sometimes, you shouldn't focus only on beats. Read those every Underrated lyrics too so we can watch it more fun. Btw, love your works.

@BlakeMcLain

3 жыл бұрын

I plan on it. I do separate lyric breakdowns on the patreon, just because they require a lottt of in depth focus. I wasn't sure what this album would consist of so I did the norm. After 3 songs there really wasn't an opportunity to shift the focus. Also, thank you so much! :)

@enchantedmrc02

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlakeMcLain will you post the lyric breakdown for this here or on patreon? 😭

This actually became my fav ts album. Though the tracks are not as catchy as her old albums, the lyrics of this album is so romantic and I really love that. I can even feel the love when I heard these song, it’s great that she really found THE ONE.

i just wanna know how is the sound quality better than in spotify

@dylanlexianoaurian8908

3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT?!

@jacobthompson6739

3 жыл бұрын

It's the device he's using. If you use it on your phone, it's not meant to have the strongest sound, but I'm assuming he has a computer meant for this stuff with excellent speakers.

@fantasiairudemina2651

3 жыл бұрын

That's what!!!

@ameyamurkute

3 жыл бұрын

I guess he has an audio interface like apogee quartet with studio monitors.. and that helps if you pair it with spotify premium full quality or apple music basically its high res audio

@redvelvetallure8500

3 жыл бұрын

@@ameyamurkute The audio interface design he has [based on this video] reminds me of the Apollo Twin

i love your deep dives on production. always learn so much from these

I love your videos so much, because they really make me listen to songs in a different way. You point out things I never would’ve noticed otherwise and that just adds another layer to them and makes them even more interesting, so thank you :)

You comparing her albums to the daylight cycle at 12:10 triggered so many lightbulbs.

I have no words to describe exile! It’s a masterpiece

@MarcosAntonio-xx5ub

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out my (folklore) reaction on my page and let me know what you think? :)

My favorite album of hers, and I'm learning so much from this video. I often listen to music and I'm enthralled with it, yet I don't know what draws me in about it. You breaking the production down is so captivating to me. Thank you for being your wonderful self 💕

I love how cardigan is from betty’s perspective, august is from the other woman, and Betty is from James. And like all the songs are connected. Like woah tay how do you think of this.

Repeat after me HER BEST ALBUM

@littlelou050

3 жыл бұрын

FOLKLORE IS HER BEST ALBUM 🗣️

@hitiras489

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlelou050 yes this was everything I have ever needed. It's the soundtrack for my life

@littlelou050

3 жыл бұрын

@@hitiras489 I usually have to take a few listens to songs and albums before actually enjoying them but this whole album just felt so perfect and so, so beautiful. I loved it as soon as I'd listened to it. It's so interesting watching her grow as an artist. I adore her and I'm so glad to know what I know about music so I can fully appreciate the art she makes. What's your favourite song?

@jaysonconocido1859

3 жыл бұрын

PERIODTTT.

@justalemon323

3 жыл бұрын

YES!, because I love listening to indie bands, and most of them sounds like this. I'm totally shookt that this is the sound of her new album, and I'm totally loving this fresh and melancholic style💕

august and exile are my favourites right now .. but honestly every song is so good it’s impossible to rank

@bubblegumbitch2191

3 жыл бұрын

I really agree and mirrorball

@justalemon323

3 жыл бұрын

@@bubblegumbitch2191 same I'm such a mirrorball whore, it gives off that dancing at the end of the world vibes💕

Thanks for this! I always come away from your videos with a greater appreciation for the music. I’m really liking this album and your channel. 😊

My personal top 5 songs are. 1. this is me trying 2. the last great american dynasty 3. august 4. the 1 5. hoax

@marietinoco2920

3 жыл бұрын

Is August for Calvin Tom, Harry....

@cxrixga6867

3 жыл бұрын

@@marietinoco2920 no. It's actually part of the trilogy. Cardigan is Betty's pov. Betty is James' pov while August is the other girl's pov which James cheated with.

@marietinoco2920

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry what is pov

@cxrixga6867

3 жыл бұрын

@@marietinoco2920 point of view

@jordannow13

3 жыл бұрын

Marie Tinoco point of view