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 By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Percussion, Recorded By – Jason Treuting Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Programming, Mellotron, Synthesizer [OP1], Bass [Synth Bass] – Aaron Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick Recorded By [Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Synthesizer, Synthesizer [OP1], Recorded By – Thomas Bartlett Viola, Violin – Yuki Numata Resnick Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
A2		Cardigan Cello, Recorded By – Clarice Jensen Drum Programming, Percussion, Piano, Bass, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Synthesizer – Aaron Dessner Drum Programming, Recorded By – James McAlister Mastered By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick Recorded By [Additional] – Bella Blasko Recorded By [Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Synth [Modular] – Benjamin Lanz* Trombone, Recorded By – Dave Nelson* Viola, Violin – Yuki Numata Resnick Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
A3		The Last Great American Dynasty Drum Programming, Percussion, Piano, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Slide Guitar, Bass, Keyboards – Aaron Dessner Drums, Recorded By – JT Bates Mastered By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner, Rob Moose Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner Recorded By [Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Violin, Viola, Recorded By – Rob Moose Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
A4		Exile Featuring – Bon Iver Mastered By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Piano, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Synthesizer [OP1], Drum Programming, Percussion – Aaron Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner Recorded By [Bon Iver Vocals] – Justin Vernon Recorded By [Taylor Swift Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Violin, Viola, Recorded By – Rob Moose Written-By – Justin Vernon, Taylor Swift, William Bowery
B1		My Tears Ricochet Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Bass, Backing Vocals – Jack Antonoff Engineer [Assistant] – John Rooney (10), Jon Sher Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk Recorded By [Strings] – Lorenzo Wolff Saxophone, Keyboards, Programmed By – Evan Smith (2) Strings – Bobby Hawk Written-By – Taylor Swift
B2		Mirrorball Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Organ [B3] – Jack Antonoff Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer, Written-By – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
B3		Seven Cello, Recorded By – Clarice Jensen Drum Programming, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer – Aaron Dessner Drum Programming, Recorded By – Bryan Devendorf Drums, Recorded By – JT Bates Mastered By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Viola, Violin – Yuki Numata Resnick Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
B4		August Bass [Synth Bass], Recorded By – Jonathan Low Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Bass – Jack Antonoff Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Jonathan Low Producer – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk Recorded By [Strings] – Jon Gautier, Mike Williams (55) Saxophone, Flute, Electric Guitar, Keyboards – Evan Smith (2) Strings – Bobby Hawk Written-By – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
B5		This Is Me Trying Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Electric Organ, Backing Vocals – Jack Antonoff Engineer – John Hanes Engineer [Assistant] – John Rooney (10), Jon Sher Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Producer, Written-By – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk Recorded By [Strings] – Lorenzo Wolff Saxophone, Keyboards – Evan Smith (2) Strings – Bobby Hawk
C1		Illicit Affairs Accordion, Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Evan Smith (2) Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Backing Vocals – Jack Antonoff Engineer – John Hanes Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Pedal Steel Guitar – Mikey Freedom Hart Producer, Written-By – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk
C2		Invisible String Cello, Recorded By – Clarice Jensen Drum Programming, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Synthesizer – Aaron Dessner Drum Programming, Recorded By – James McAlister Mastered By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Kyle Resnick Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Viola, Violin – Yuki Numata Resnick Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
C3		Mad Woman Cello, Recorded By – Clarice Jensen Drum Programming [Beat Programming], Synthesizer, Percussion [Hand], Drums, Recorded By – James McAlister Drum Programming, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer – Aaron Dessner Engineer – John Hanes Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Jonathan Low, Kyle Resnick Viola, Violin – Yuki Numata Resnick Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
C4		Epiphany Cello, Recorded By – Clarice Jensen Drums, Recorded By – JT Bates Engineer – John Hanes Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Orchestrated By – Bryce Dessner Piano, Mellotron, Synthesizer, Electric Bass – Aaron Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Jonathan Low Recorded By [Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Trumpet – Kyle Resnick Trombone, Recorded By – Benjamin Lanz*, Dave Nelson* Viola, Violin – Yuki Numata Resnick Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
D1		Betty Drums, Percussion, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Organ, Mellotron – Jack Antonoff Engineer – John Hanes Engineer [Assistant] – John Rooney (10) Harmonica, Electric Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Recorded By – Josh Kaufman Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mellotron, Pedal Steel Guitar, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Electric Guitar – Mikey Freedom Hart Mixed By – Serban Ghenea Percussion, Piano, Bass, Guitar [High String], Electric Guitar – Aaron Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Low, Laura Sisk Saxophone, Clarinet – Evan Smith (2) Written-By – Taylor Swift, William Bowery
D2		Peace Bass, Piano, Synthesizer, Field Recording, Mellotron, Drone – Aaron Dessner Mastered By – Randy Merrill Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner Recorded By [Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Sounds [Pulse], Recorded By – Justin Vernon Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
D3		Hoax Mastered By – Randy Merrill Orchestrated By, Viola, Violin, Recorded By – Rob Moose Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer [OP1], Bass [Synth] – Aaron Dessner Producer – Aaron Dessner Recorded By – Aaron Dessner Recorded By [Vocals] – Laura Sisk Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan Low Written-By – Aaron Dessner, Taylor Swift
		Bonus Track
D4		The Lakes Drums [Live], Percussion, Programmed By, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals – Jack Antonoff Mastered By – Randy Merrill Mixed By – Jonathan Low Producer, Written-By – Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift Recorded By – Jack Antonoff, Laura Sisk Recorded By [Strings] – Jon Gautier, Mike Williams (55) Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboards, Bass – Evan Smith (2) Strings – Bobby Hawk