Ranking every song on FOLKLORE by TAYLOR SWIFT

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Lauryn King

Lauryn King

Күн бұрын

Don't chop my head off for my Betty take pls, I COME WITH LOVE.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 intro
1:22 the 1
1:58 cardigan
2:28 the last great American dynasty
4:25 exile
5:08 my tears ricochet
6:36 mirrorball
8:07 seven
8:27 august
8:51 this is me trying
9:55 illicit affairs
10:15 invisible string
10:53 mad woman
11:11 epiphany
12:12 betty
12:39 peace
13:27 hoax
13:41 the lakes
14:34 final ranking
Rating 9/10
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@mariposaa13
@mariposaa13 Ай бұрын
I think you would like illicit affairs more if you watched it on the eras tour, she does it with more fire in her belly ! To me its like a whole different song
@annmariescheck9593
@annmariescheck9593 Ай бұрын
angry live eras version of illicit affairs is superior!!
@xxtaylorcheerjbhsxx
@xxtaylorcheerjbhsxx 18 күн бұрын
Can confirm! I didn't like illicit affairs until I saw her perform it in person. So much passion!
@ehr0
@ehr0 Ай бұрын
Personally, I've never been able to get into Betty either lol also, hoax used to be a skip for me but randomly I listened to it a few months ago and the lyrics took on a new meaning... it suddenly stirred something deep within me and now I love the song. What you say about music is so true. Really excited for the rest of your journey!
@emmavink
@emmavink Ай бұрын
Absolutely the same for me on Hoax! I skipped for the longest time to get to The Lakes, but especially the Long Pond version has crept into my heart 😊 Cardigan's bridge is the only one of the 3 triangle love songs that I will go to bat for 😬 that bridge just kills me it's sooooo good.
@rachel1478
@rachel1478 Ай бұрын
I feel like that is true of so many of Taylor’s songs. There are songs I’ve never connected to but will randomly hear it and it hits different that day and now I’m obsessed
@AdityaJain-cc7yk
@AdityaJain-cc7yk 27 күн бұрын
I am waiting for her to perform hoax and happiness live on eras tour but she is not doing 🥲🥲🥲😭
@ltsmari
@ltsmari Ай бұрын
the thing about taylor's music is: they grow on you. this happened a lot with her new album. lyrically it is one of the best, along with folklore. but people had to sit with the album to understand its greatness. in the first few days the reviews were harsh, but the amount of positive reviews it received after a whole week has passed was enormous. so keep that in mind when you listen to it, it's a contemplative album and it's impossible to judge it at first listen
@Ihemaa4
@Ihemaa4 Ай бұрын
I really respect a react channel when they have different opinions, and they arent afraid to say they like/dont like a song, can u react to her miss americana movie?
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
I will try, my main focus is her albums right now. even if I don't react to it, I will still be watching!
@widewithord
@widewithord Ай бұрын
so glad you put my tears ricochet where it deserves to be. that is THE taylor swift song. her best one
@meafsuats
@meafsuats Ай бұрын
My top 5 would be: Peace, My Tears Ricochet, Exile, Mad Woman, and Last Great American Dynasty. I enjoyed your ranking - thanks for sharing.
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
aw yay we have a very similar top 5
@mr_noah7819
@mr_noah7819 Ай бұрын
this is what i love about folklore, the ranking of songs are constantly changing.
@autumnwinegar9216
@autumnwinegar9216 Ай бұрын
The fact that you have peace and epiphany as perfect makes me soooo happy! So many people sleep on those two. And this is me trying!
@jujuka488
@jujuka488 Ай бұрын
I swear the ONLY thing i would change is seven I agree with you on all the rest
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
Where do you place seven?
@brighthavens
@brighthavens Ай бұрын
​@@L4urynkingwell I personally think it's a perfect song.
@brighthavens
@brighthavens Ай бұрын
​@@L4urynkingwell I personally think it's a perfect song.
@samuisworld7716
@samuisworld7716 Ай бұрын
@@L4urynkingif there was a tier above perfect i'd put it there
@haloum
@haloum 24 күн бұрын
I was so surprised when you mentioned that you went and listened to the long pond sessions, and the little notes??? omg not only did you have great takes but also the dedication what? It's so admirable tbh
@CindyEvens-nh2tm
@CindyEvens-nh2tm Ай бұрын
I suggested a live performance. Reputation Tour Don't Blame Me. I'm a new fan and her ability to perform blew me away, along with her amazing poetry
@wgrodrig5651
@wgrodrig5651 Ай бұрын
I’m in awe of people who can rank her albums. I have a love affair with each song for different reasons and each one speaks to me differently depending on what’s happening in my life. Solid ranking though! I’m so glad when people give her a real chance and are nuanced enough to understand the subtleties in the stories as well as how the music itself enhances each track. Glad to have you on board queen, looking forward to more reactions from you. I would recommend waiting to listen to TTPD after a few albums because it will make sense given the context of the other albums. It’s pretty heavy and revisits several of these stories so waiting a little to listen to that album makes sense.
@enriquemedina2882
@enriquemedina2882 Ай бұрын
You have to see the Eras Tour, specially Folklore set, its just superior melodically, I know for sure you will love the arrangment for My Tears Ricochet, oh girl!
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
its 3 hoursssss, but I will be watching it on my own time this week :)
@AnjeannetteMarie
@AnjeannetteMarie Ай бұрын
@@L4urynking would love to hear ur feedback/ ranking after u watch Eras 🫶
@carolynnewcomb2153
@carolynnewcomb2153 Ай бұрын
Great breakdown of the album! So happy you’re loving some Taylor Swift! The correction of pod to pond made me chuckle. Looking forward to more reactions!
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
hahaha thank you! I said it so many times too smh
@carolynnewcomb2153
@carolynnewcomb2153 Ай бұрын
@@L4urynking 😂
@elaineoliveira3179
@elaineoliveira3179 Ай бұрын
Your skips being the same as mine lol. But I can't agree about seven, I LOVE this song so much, especially because I also had a dad who was always mad, so I always cry with this one
@martas277
@martas277 Ай бұрын
You're very soothing. It's relaxing to watch ur channel. Thank you for your work
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@atumns
@atumns Ай бұрын
I need to see you reacting to Red Taylor's Version
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
stay tuned!
@oliviajoan473
@oliviajoan473 Ай бұрын
I agree with you completely!! Can’t wait for you to hear evermore
@bonniea.1941
@bonniea.1941 Ай бұрын
Ha! I was watching your Folklore reaction and this popped up! Welcome to SwiftieVille. ❤
@florana5961
@florana5961 Ай бұрын
Actually it's a bad choice to start with Taylor 's worst album, she should listen to Midnights, way better than Folklore
@Yaya65kmk
@Yaya65kmk Ай бұрын
I love the Long Pond Session. I think it is much better than the album. The piano on track 3 is a favorite of mine.
@lauriecoughlan4061
@lauriecoughlan4061 Ай бұрын
Love watching you so much, welcome to the rabbit hole.
@englishben2565
@englishben2565 Ай бұрын
I really love your vibes . So soothing and calm🤍🤍
@mbb131
@mbb131 17 күн бұрын
TTPD is really only now, a month after release, getting its flowers. I’m excited for you to hear it, but even more excited for your rankings after you’ve digested it and give it a few relistens.
@justhere-uu6mw
@justhere-uu6mw Ай бұрын
Ty for ur opinion it was enjoyable seeing different opinions from someone new into Taylor's game nice ranking and great vid ❤
@emmavink
@emmavink Ай бұрын
I am SO looking forward to you doing Evermore! It probably still my favourite album of hers. I mostly agree/overlap with your ranking. However, for me, Cardigan is the one of the love triangle I enjoy the most... Because of that fking BRIDGE 😍😍😍 It just pulls me in every single time. August and Betty are cute, but just not where I was in my life then or now. Cardigan works for me because the song is from an older person's perspective. But yeah, all 3 are good but not great. Musically, I prefer both Illicit Affairs and Seven especially to Invisible String. They just both have a more emotional impact on me. And I'd probably place Mad Woman over Invisible String too. My perfect song tier looks almost identical to yours, just 2 or 3 place differences. I also deeply, deeply love The Lakes. Please don't forget the two bonus tracks on Evermore. I've come to understand from Taylor's work that bonus tracks are intentional. And I think those two are even better than one or two on the standard edition 🥰
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
I loveee the lakes, and yes! I will be doing the deluxe versions of all her albums moving forward
@Nightowl_always_awake
@Nightowl_always_awake Ай бұрын
i love this reaction. Please continue. I hope you like more of her songs
@lizzy1058
@lizzy1058 Ай бұрын
Would love to see you react to some of her live performances. She is really amazing when she performs and can't wait to see you delve into more of her music.
@rissaannster
@rissaannster 23 күн бұрын
Everyone’s ranking is valid. Glad you love the album!
@thatguy-sp9vv
@thatguy-sp9vv Ай бұрын
My #1 and #2 are august and illicit affairs! you should watch the eras tour version, since she does a mashup and sings them together.
@sirsimonthesentry4787
@sirsimonthesentry4787 22 күн бұрын
The Last Great American Dynasty is grower for sure. I love it. You might have the same reaction to TTPD album (both albums). But that is what is great. It isn’t a one and done. Several early reviewers of TTPD have recanted their early reviews and said after several listens they discovered how great this album really is. It is a LOT of music to digest at one sitting the first time, especially when you have a master lyricist as Taylor. When I first listened I tried the whole thing and while I could tell I was loving the Anthology more I realized I was no longer really listening and absorbing her words but getting caught up in Aaron’s instrumentals which are gorgeous. To really absorb it, it took several listens. That is really art.
@jacquelynnziola6427
@jacquelynnziola6427 Ай бұрын
You’re a deep cut girlie, I like it
@angellmaeroberson3169
@angellmaeroberson3169 Ай бұрын
My top: Peace, The Lakes, Cardigan, Hoax, Mad Woman
@grace0331
@grace0331 Ай бұрын
Loved both your reaction and this commentary/ranking. I don’t agree on everything (but then again everyone is entitled to their own opinion/taste) BUT I think you should listen to the Eras Tour live version of August/Illicit Affairs (she transitions from the first one to the bridge of Illicit Affairs) and it hits so much more! Also can’t wait to eventually see the Evermore reaction :))
@SassyCass06
@SassyCass06 10 күн бұрын
I’m also a Betty skipper, it’ll be my bathroom break when I go to the eras in Toronto lol
@nimy9238
@nimy9238 Ай бұрын
Love this kind of videos ! Trust me the ranking always change, my favorites on this album change everytime haha but right now I would say 1. Hoax 2. The lakes 3. Epiphany 4. Cardigan 5. Exile So excited for your reaction of evermore !
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
let me go stream hoax again..
@mbb131
@mbb131 17 күн бұрын
Cannot wait to see you watch My Tears Ricochet performed at Eras.. it’s so fucking brutal, and you get a little illicit affairs too!
@aeboi86
@aeboi86 Ай бұрын
So happy you liked it. It was my first time really immersing myself into TS. ❤
@brendan4163
@brendan4163 Ай бұрын
Do reputation next! Its very different but hits so hard
@nickybull2361
@nickybull2361 Ай бұрын
Love your reaction and ranking, even though it’s quite different to my personal ranking. I think when you get into the rest of the albums it’s important to note the different kinds of songs she writes. The glitter gel pen songs are poppy and sparkly and fun and often not meant to be taken too seriously! Then she has quill songs which are very deep and poetic and fountain pen songs which are very emotional (I think I’ve got those the right way round!) just to be aware so you don’t dismiss the glitter pen songs - good example Of one of those is shake it off which gets a bad rap but is actually an incredible pop song ❤
@rexanael243
@rexanael243 Ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to watching your journey. Folklore was what started my swiftie journey so you will probably follow a similar order as what i did. While Folklore still remains my most favourite album, there are sooooo many amazing songs on all the other albums. The only albums I struggled to get into were her earliest stuff, not because I didn't like it but maybe because I feel too old for it now 😅
@rainiersangeles6208
@rainiersangeles6208 Ай бұрын
I can't wait for you to listen EVERMORE. The lyrics and story telling were savage. REPUTATION too. Amazing vocals!
@emmavink
@emmavink Ай бұрын
The songs of Taylor's that often sit with me long after are the ones with that amazing driving rhythm she does so incredibly well. I also LOVE The Last Great American Dynasty and I am very sure it's that driving rhythm that keeps me drawn to it over and over. I have the same feelings for the Long Pond version of Mirrorball. Somehow the track falls a little flat on the studio recording for me. I don't know why...but the Long Pond version...it just has so much texture and again, such a driving, gentle but persistent pace. Really enjoying your recap 😊
@bruna335
@bruna335 Ай бұрын
Reaja a outros discos da TS! Você não vai se arrepender ! Sua reação foi honesta e eu chorei junto com você kkkkkk
@ia490
@ia490 25 күн бұрын
I understand your feelings towards Betty but also it's the song I listen to regularly that's from folklore 😂 I just love the way she sings the chorus
@RinSicairos
@RinSicairos Ай бұрын
Seven is my #1 😂❤ but youre list is grear ❤
@CindyEvens-nh2tm
@CindyEvens-nh2tm Ай бұрын
Ok. Never mind. Didn't pay attention. Loving your self-reflection and analysis.
@ivy5919
@ivy5919 Ай бұрын
Mirrorball on the amazing tracks I love it, this is my favorite from Folklore. Sonically I think Mirrorball and This is me trying are kinda similar
@ohifonlyx33
@ohifonlyx33 Ай бұрын
Finally someone who agrees with me about betty. I tried and i tried and I just can't get into it. I can't get through it since the first time i listened to it. It's really written like a 16 year old boy trying to get his girlfriend back and it sounds clunky and i just don't care about his POV. Illicit affairs is great though (once you realize it's not condoning an affair but about condemning the allure of one)... i mean the line "a dwindling mercurial high" is such a fantastic string of words.
@Sadielady1978
@Sadielady1978 24 күн бұрын
The sheer amount of times you said "long pods" 😂
@L4urynking
@L4urynking 24 күн бұрын
Tbh that’s the name to me now 😭
@Sadielady1978
@Sadielady1978 24 күн бұрын
Run with it! Made me giggle
@MintyPur
@MintyPur Ай бұрын
Did you watch the cardigan mv? Watching that during quarantine was magical! ✨️
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
I have not, running to go watch now
@samuisworld7716
@samuisworld7716 Ай бұрын
@@L4urynkingdid you watch it? what did you think?
@LittleFrosty333
@LittleFrosty333 Ай бұрын
Love your approach to reviewing this album. I’ve been listening to it since the night it dropped and am still amazed by how good it is. August will always be my favorite…not so much because of its place in the love triangle but because of how it captures the vibe of that surreal summer of the pandemic. This is Me Trying is second and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.
@AdityaJain-cc7yk
@AdityaJain-cc7yk 27 күн бұрын
My top 5 are seven, hoax , my tears ricochet, invisible string, epiphany
@marionschierz1537
@marionschierz1537 Ай бұрын
I would switch Mirrorball and Seven but with EVRYTHING ELSE I agree 100%
@lujainekhaled2664
@lujainekhaled2664 Ай бұрын
i agree with you on betty and august...cardigan in my favorite song on the album tho lmao and then my tears riccochet
@jordan226
@jordan226 20 күн бұрын
mad woman above cardigan and illicit affairs OMGGG also justice for August and Hoax
@hecateazureen6020
@hecateazureen6020 25 күн бұрын
Wow so real with this is me trying, tbh my ranking is kinda off because for me : 1. august 2. this is me trying 3. cardigan . I'm still not sure between august and this is me trying because sometimes this is me trying is my #1 but most times august is my #1 because it reminded me so much of back then when i was stupid and foolish and gave all of me to a boy
@CindyEvens-nh2tm
@CindyEvens-nh2tm Ай бұрын
Did you watch the long pond intro conversations?
@abhya12
@abhya12 Ай бұрын
My top 5 at the moment would be The 1 August The last great American dynasty Exile Betty When i first heard the album, betty and august were my two favs but now the 1 has really grown on me.
@ApolloHudson-iq1en
@ApolloHudson-iq1en Ай бұрын
I always enjoy seeing someone’s own ranking and thoughts of music due to how much they differ from my own opinions due to their own subjective and personal taste. It’s really interesting because we have completely different rankings. I personally don’t understand most of your rankings (especially that mirrorball placement and the whole list in general) but at the end of the day, I’m really glad you’re enjoying the music!
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
ah, understandable. music is so cool for that.
@doradokarlal.3275
@doradokarlal.3275 Ай бұрын
Evermore NEXTTTT
@raquelourives8396
@raquelourives8396 19 күн бұрын
betty is my least fav too and btw I LOVE THE PEACE APPRECIATION it's such an underrated song
@cassidydivita5678
@cassidydivita5678 Ай бұрын
betty get behind me no one gets you like i do
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
IM SORRY
@faleh__s6313
@faleh__s6313 Ай бұрын
Not my favourite song ‘illicit affairs’ being a skip 😂 whoever loved your ranking hope u do a reactions to Melodrama by Lorde💙💙
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
AMAZING ALBUM! I’ve heard it, if lords drops sometime soon I’ll make a vid. One of my favorite artists. As you can see I have a ‘love club’ tattoo lol. Thanks for the support 🫶🏾
@josepha133
@josepha133 Ай бұрын
Except for hoax (my favourite song) we share the same perfect song rankings :)
@enriquemedina2882
@enriquemedina2882 Ай бұрын
Never click so fast
@AnjeannetteMarie
@AnjeannetteMarie Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed ur revisiting / ranking of Folklore. What happened to u with The Last Great American Dynasty happens to me A LOT of time with Taylor’s music. Songs I don’t enjoy at 1st open up and grow on me. You might enjoy watching this reaction, it’s a KZfaqr named Anthony Aiken Jr, he compare The Last Great American Dynasty to Kendrick Lamar’s Duckworth, it’s srsly a fantastic video essay on how the two use 3rd person to 1st person storytelling. I think you’d really enjoy this particular video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8ldgKun1rCRe3U.htmlsi=H57gxrcA83gyq4lK
@AnjeannetteMarie
@AnjeannetteMarie Ай бұрын
Your discussion of Mirrorball / admirable is not a super stretch, Taylor does use slant rhythms at times. A lot of people think the line “meet me behind the mall” in August sounds like “meet me behind them all” because of the way the lovers have to hide their relationship
@RobertoR-uq6bm
@RobertoR-uq6bm Ай бұрын
Trying to rank taylor's song is the worst idea, the songs grow in different ways.. I used to hate illicit affairs as well, now its my fav in folklore.
@zontzooit2415
@zontzooit2415 Ай бұрын
Evermore is a good one, I will say towards the middle-end it does get kind of confusing/boring to me ngl but it’s still a solid album with lots of pumpkin spice and hot chocolate vibes, vs folklore gives sweet tea in the summer vibes
@aphextwice
@aphextwice Ай бұрын
REACT TO EVERMOREEE
@JM-tw3gy
@JM-tw3gy Ай бұрын
You haven't listened to the lakes on the deluxe album!
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
Yes I did
@JM-tw3gy
@JM-tw3gy Ай бұрын
@@L4urynking my bad!
@paprikacrocante
@paprikacrocante Ай бұрын
lol I always skip Betty
@Kepigxomen
@Kepigxomen Ай бұрын
Me too!
@ishikajaiswal7458
@ishikajaiswal7458 Ай бұрын
My top 5 would be : The lakes, last great American dynasty, this is me trying, my tears ricochet and mirrorball I have some good news for you. Taylor doesn't have 2 cats. She has *3*!!!. They're Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button! And we love them ofcourse!
@L4urynking
@L4urynking Ай бұрын
omg Olivia benson is iconic
@nickybull2361
@nickybull2361 Ай бұрын
@@L4urynking the lady who plays Olivia Benson in SVU now has a cat called Karma (in honour of the lyric in Taylor’s song- karma is a cat, purring in my lap cuz it loves me”)
@mbb131
@mbb131 17 күн бұрын
DUDE BETTY IS TOTALLY MID!
@samuisworld7716
@samuisworld7716 Ай бұрын
I'm so happy seeing epiphany get the recognition it deserves, my top 1 in folklore 🩶
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