Product Code: 602435034881
Artist: Taylor Swift
Origin: Czechoslavakia
Label: Republic Records (2020)
Format: 2 X LP
Availability: In Stock
Condition:
Cover: M
Record: M
Genre: Country , Folk , Indie Pop , Indie Rock , Pop Rock N

Folklore ( Deluxe Edition, Beige "In The Trees")

Brand new sealed double Deluxe Edition LP, Album, Beige "In The Trees"housed in a gatefold cover.

olklore (stylized in all lowercase) is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was a surprise album, released on July 24, 2020, via Republic Records. 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.

Departing from the upbeat pop sounds of its predecessors, Folklore consists of mellow ballads driven by neo-classical instruments, pursuing indie folk, alternative rock, and electroacoustic styles. 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. The title was inspired by the singer's desire for the music to have a lasting legacy akin to folk songs, whereas its artwork and aesthetic reflect cottagecore.

Upon release, Folklore broke the Guinness World Record for the biggest opening day on Spotify for an album by a female act. 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. Folklore was Swift's seventh consecutive number-one album on the US Billboard 200, where it reigned atop for eight weeks and became the best-selling album of 2020. Amongst the various other countries it topped the charts in, the album has been certified platinum in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Folklore was met with widespread critical acclaim, centering on its emotional weight, poetic lyricism and relaxed pace. Critics found its introspective essence timely for the pandemic and regarded it a bold reinvention of Swift's artistry. The album prominently featured on the 2020 year-end best albums lists from publications, ranking first on many and often referred to as the quintessential lockdown record. It won the Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, making Swift the first female artist in history to win the honor three times, following the victories for Fearless (2008) and 1989 (2014). Folklore was performed live in Swift's concert documentary Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, which released on November 25, 2020, two weeks before the release of Folklore's sister album, Evermore. A demo version of "The Lakes", the bonus track on the deluxe edition of Folklore, was released on July 24, 2021, to commemorate the album's first anniversary.

A1   The 1
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
Percussion, Recorded ByJason Treuting
Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Programming, Mellotron, Synthesizer [OP1], Bass [Synth Bass]Aaron Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick
Recorded By [Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Synthesizer, Synthesizer [OP1], Recorded ByThomas Bartlett
Viola, ViolinYuki Numata Resnick
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
A2   Cardigan
Cello, Recorded ByClarice Jensen
Drum Programming, Percussion, Piano, Bass, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, SynthesizerAaron Dessner
Drum Programming, Recorded ByJames McAlister
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick
Recorded By [Additional]Bella Blasko
Recorded By [Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Synth [Modular]Benjamin Lanz*
Trombone, Recorded ByDave Nelson*
Viola, ViolinYuki Numata Resnick
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
A3   The Last Great American Dynasty
Drum Programming, Percussion, Piano, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Slide Guitar, Bass, KeyboardsAaron Dessner
Drums, Recorded ByJT Bates
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner, Rob Moose
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner
Recorded By [Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Violin, Viola, Recorded ByRob Moose
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
A4   Exile
FeaturingBon Iver
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
Piano, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Synthesizer [OP1], Drum Programming, PercussionAaron Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner
Recorded By [Bon Iver Vocals]Justin Vernon
Recorded By [Taylor Swift Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Violin, Viola, Recorded ByRob Moose
B1   My Tears Ricochet
Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Bass, Backing VocalsJack Antonoff
Engineer [Assistant]John Rooney (10), Jon Sher
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Recorded ByJack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
Recorded By [Strings]Lorenzo Wolff
Saxophone, Keyboards, Programmed ByEvan Smith (2)
StringsBobby Hawk
Written-ByTaylor Swift
B2   Mirrorball
Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Organ [B3]Jack Antonoff
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Producer, Written-ByJack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
Recorded ByJack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
B3   Seven
Cello, Recorded ByClarice Jensen
Drum Programming, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, SynthesizerAaron Dessner
Drum Programming, Recorded ByBryan Devendorf
Drums, Recorded ByJT Bates
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Viola, ViolinYuki Numata Resnick
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
B4   August
Bass [Synth Bass], Recorded ByJonathan Low
Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, BassJack Antonoff
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed ByJonathan Low
Recorded ByJack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
Recorded By [Strings]Jon Gautier, Mike Williams (55)
Saxophone, Flute, Electric Guitar, KeyboardsEvan Smith (2)
StringsBobby Hawk
Written-ByJack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
B5   This Is Me Trying
Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Electric Organ, Backing VocalsJack Antonoff
EngineerJohn Hanes
Engineer [Assistant]John Rooney (10), Jon Sher
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Producer, Written-ByJack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
Recorded ByJack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
Recorded By [Strings]Lorenzo Wolff
Saxophone, KeyboardsEvan Smith (2)
StringsBobby Hawk
C1   Illicit Affairs
Accordion, Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Backing VocalsEvan Smith (2)
Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Backing VocalsJack Antonoff
EngineerJohn Hanes
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Pedal Steel GuitarMikey Freedom Hart
Producer, Written-ByJack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
Recorded ByJack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
C2   Invisible String
Cello, Recorded ByClarice Jensen
Drum Programming, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, SynthesizerAaron Dessner
Drum Programming, Recorded ByJames McAlister
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Viola, ViolinYuki Numata Resnick
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
C3   Mad Woman
Cello, Recorded ByClarice Jensen
Drum Programming [Beat Programming], Synthesizer, Percussion [Hand], Drums, Recorded ByJames McAlister
Drum Programming, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, SynthesizerAaron Dessner
EngineerJohn Hanes
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Viola, ViolinYuki Numata Resnick
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
C4   Epiphany
Cello, Recorded ByClarice Jensen
Drums, Recorded ByJT Bates
EngineerJohn Hanes
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Orchestrated ByBryce Dessner
Piano, Mellotron, Synthesizer, Electric BassAaron Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner, Jonathan Low
Recorded By [Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, TrumpetKyle Resnick
Trombone, Recorded ByBenjamin Lanz*, Dave Nelson*
Viola, ViolinYuki Numata Resnick
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
D1   Betty
Drums, Percussion, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Organ, MellotronJack Antonoff
EngineerJohn Hanes
Engineer [Assistant]John Rooney (10)
Harmonica, Electric Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Recorded ByJosh Kaufman
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mellotron, Pedal Steel Guitar, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Electric GuitarMikey Freedom Hart
Mixed BySerban Ghenea
Percussion, Piano, Bass, Guitar [High String], Electric GuitarAaron Dessner
Saxophone, ClarinetEvan Smith (2)
D2   Peace
Bass, Piano, Synthesizer, Field Recording, Mellotron, DroneAaron Dessner
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner
Recorded By [Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Sounds [Pulse], Recorded ByJustin Vernon
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
D3   Hoax
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Orchestrated By, Viola, Violin, Recorded ByRob Moose
Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer [OP1], Bass [Synth]Aaron Dessner
ProducerAaron Dessner
Recorded ByAaron Dessner
Recorded By [Vocals]Laura Sisk
Recorded By, Mixed ByJonathan Low
Written-ByAaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
    Bonus Track  
D4   The Lakes
Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Backing VocalsJack Antonoff
Mastered ByRandy Merrill
Mixed ByJonathan Low
Producer, Written-ByJack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
Recorded ByJack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
Recorded By [Strings]Jon Gautier, Mike Williams (55)
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboards, BassEvan Smith (2)
StringsBobby Hawk