On which album did Taylor Swift release the song “august”?

Taylor Swift released “august” on the album Folklore.

Folklore is Swift’s eighth studio album and was released as a surprise project on July 24, 2020. “august” appears among its fictional, story-driven songs, which depart from the album narratives being strictly autobiographical.

The song is connected to “cardigan” and “betty,” forming a fictional teenage love triangle involving Betty, James, and an unnamed narrator. This connection sometimes leads listeners to describe “august” as a standalone single, but it was originally an album track rather than a separately released lead single.

Folklore became one of Swift’s most acclaimed albums and won Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Its stripped-back, atmospheric sound also helped establish the sonic world associated with “august.”