Kevin Bronson on July 23rd, 2020

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Taylor Swift’s new album “Folklore,” made with a cast that includes the National’s Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Bryce Dessner, as well as Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, has arrived.

Earlier Thursday, she announced the album’s impending arrival, saying:

“Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, ‘folklore.’ Surprise. Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; Aaron Dessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), Bon Iver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and Jack Antonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low [and mastered by Randy Merrill]. The album photos were shot by the amazing Beth Garrabrant. Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with.”

Stream the album, along with the video Swift directed for “Cardigan.”

||| Watch: The video for “Cardigan”