![]() Three of its tracks reached the top 10 of the official charts in eight countries, namely " Cardigan", " The 1" and " Exile", the first of which is the album's lead single and marked Swift's sixth number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100. Upon release, Folklore broke the Guinness World Record for the biggest opening day on Spotify for an album by a female act. The title was inspired by the singer's desire for the music to have a lasting legacy akin to folk songs, whereas its artworks and aesthetic reflect cottagecore. The album explores themes of escapism, empathy, romanticism, nostalgia, and melancholia in its lyrics, through a set of characters, fictional narratives and story arcs, in contrast to the autobiographical tone of Swift's previous projects. Swift conceived Folklore in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic as "a collection of songs and stories that flowed like a stream of consciousness" out of her imagination, and collaborated with producers Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff virtually.ĭeparting from the upbeat pop production of its predecessors, Folklore consists of mellow ballads driven by neo-classical instruments, pursuing indie folk, alternative rock, and electroacoustic styles. It was a surprise album, released on July 24, 2020, via Republic Records. ![]() Folklore (stylized in all lowercase) is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. ![]()
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