• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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  1. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's very refreshing and just a good vibe. It really makes every person just to dance with it. Every track has been lyrically genius and the melody just suites with it really well.
  2. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores trabajos discográficos de esta decada o tal vez, el mejor del año. Expand
  3. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor’s BEST album! It is a strong pop album that will make you feel every emotion. One second you’re happy then in love and then crying then repeat. This is the type of album everyone can relate to. Taylor has out done herself with this masterpiece.
  4. Aug 24, 2019
    9
    It's nice to see Taylor back to make fun upbeat songs again after have no idea how to execute edginess in music correctly on mediocre Reputation album. While it's a definite pop album, there a few tracks here that should pleases her fans who missed country music from her.

    Favorite tracks: The Archer, Lover, and Cornellia Street.
  5. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It was really good. The melody and the lyrics of it is just so genius. I really love how this is just so chill and has a really good vibe in it.
  6. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Definitivamente describe ese momento en el que encuentras ese amor verdadero.
    Tiene ritmos geniales, amo este álbum.
  7. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This record is way better than her previous one, "reputation". There are like 1 skip in a 18-long album (ME!) which is really amazing. Keep up with the good work, Taylor. I hope the critics like it the way I did. Expand
  8. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a brand new album, with beautiful references from Red, 1989 and reputation, but still able to be original, musically and lyrically beautiful, her best album since 1989, every song is a bop, from the great productions of Cruel Summer, The Archer and Daylight to her country roots with Soon you’ll get better, featuring The Dixie Chicks. Expand
  9. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never-the-same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before.
  10. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's just beautiful, really well made and intimate. When i finished listenting to it, i just felt full and happy
  11. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Great lyrics, great production. Romantic yet very mature. Worthy listening.
  12. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor album de todos os tempos, sonoridade impecavel, producões perfeitas e composições incriveis Expand
  13. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de Taylor, estoy aquí por ella desde hace años, y tengo un profundo amor por los pasados, pero este álbum tiene algo que te sube y no te deja caer. Es una OBRA MAESTRA. Expand
  14. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is life. The production, lyrics, arrangement are all top notch. Best from her since RED
  15. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Perfect album!!!!!
    Taylor mesmo depois de 1 década de carreira ainda consegue manter seu público apaixonado
  16. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente maravilhoso, mostra que Swift não é feita apenas de cobras e indiretas, e sim de paixão.
  17. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is so beautifully constructed and romantic. So mature. I can’t stop listening. So magical and beautiful.
  18. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Perfect. Taylor is a genius and the world loves her. Taylor Swift, we love you.
  19. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover is the love child of Red and 1989 it has the wild abandon leave it all out on the floor of Red with all the sonic cohesion of 1989 with a maturity that goes beyond either. Expand
  20. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen, Album of the Year Grammy Award goes to... Taylor Swift!
  21. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor is the most talented artist in the world. Lover is so good, so fresh... Everything what the pop need in this moment! THANKS TAYLOR!
  22. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Simply perfection. The songs were worth the wait. The production and lyrics are her career best.
  23. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album. Taylor’s best album and that’s saying so much.
  24. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Its so good , the lyrics the production everything maybe she snapped hard and its one of her best albums!
  25. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Este álbum es uno de los mejores del año, sus letras y ritmos son tan bellos y magicos
  26. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is simply Taylor being Taylor. She’s singing about love but in all the ways love can come. The sounds flows from one song to the next. A very sonically cohesive album that sounds good over phone, headphones or playing of the radio. Lover is a new, creative and unique style of pop that radio cycles will feel refreshed from.
  27. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It’s just perfect if you are into reviving every kind of love. There’s upbeats tracks and sad ballads but also sexy dark beat songs. There’s the ones that makes you think about your childhood and the ones that reminds you of someone you once lost. There’s the ones that makes you cry for the love you had, feel for the one you still do, and wondering about the ones that’s waiting for you.It’s just perfect if you are into reviving every kind of love. There’s upbeats tracks and sad ballads but also sexy dark beat songs. There’s the ones that makes you think about your childhood and the ones that reminds you of someone you once lost. There’s the ones that makes you cry for the love you had, feel for the one you still do, and wondering about the ones that’s waiting for you. Wondering about the lovers you’ll have Expand
  28. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is amazing album by Taylor Swift cause she brought back the old Taylor taste in music it's like 1989 and RED vibes with new flavor of her taste.
  29. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    'Lover' is Taylor Swift at her best as a songwriter. Endlessly proud of her.
  30. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    One of, if not her best album. Is it a lyrical masterpiece. Cruel summer, Cornelia street or just listens.
  31. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Such an excellent album. Full of storytelling songwriting, incredible production on each songs, all of the songs are unique and unexpected. She delivers song after song. An incredible collaboration with Jack Antonoff, Louis Bell, Joel Little, Frank Dukes and Sounwave. She is one the best artist that we have right now. If you don't like her as a person, it's okay, but you can't say that youSuch an excellent album. Full of storytelling songwriting, incredible production on each songs, all of the songs are unique and unexpected. She delivers song after song. An incredible collaboration with Jack Antonoff, Louis Bell, Joel Little, Frank Dukes and Sounwave. She is one the best artist that we have right now. If you don't like her as a person, it's okay, but you can't say that you don't like her music. Her music is catchy and brilliant. Give her the credits she deserves. I as a consumer am very satisfied with the album. Thank you Taylor Swift. Expand
  32. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    “Lover” is a beautiful, soft and magical. It encapsulates the pure essence of love and everything that comes along with it. Her romantic gaze on life (even during the bad times) provides the listener with optimism and hope for the future. This album is a masterpiece. “Lover” is not just a moment in Taylor’s career but a moment in the entire industry.
  33. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Lover" é um álbum muito bom na sua sonoridade e uma ótima composição. consegue trazer uma face mais "Taylor Swift " onde tem uma mistura parecida com o álbum "1998" e o álbum "Red", é simplesmente perfeito. Expand
  34. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    her best album so far. she outdoes herself with every album and it's about time the general public stopped underrating her
  35. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This is her best album, It's so different from the previous ones, She also talked about different and new things in the album, And she proved that she can write happy love songs.
  36. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A cohesive album with great lyrics. Best album of 2019 by far. All of the songs are different and each one is my favorite. Give this one a listen, you won't regret it.
  37. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    cruel summer and miss americana and the heartbreak prince are literally pop perfection
  38. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It was so beautifully written, as well as production wise. Good job, Taylor.
  39. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    She’s a legend ❤️ I love how the lyrics are so touching and romantic, it remembers me the RED album ❤️
  40. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is a whirlwind of love, romance, infatuation, friendship, empowerment and letting go of past grievances. From the opening track I Forgot That You Existed's groovy production and shedding of reputation's moody vibe to the closing track of Daylight, Lover is a pure delight. There's a song for everyone. Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince's subtly political edge, Cruel Summer'sLover is a whirlwind of love, romance, infatuation, friendship, empowerment and letting go of past grievances. From the opening track I Forgot That You Existed's groovy production and shedding of reputation's moody vibe to the closing track of Daylight, Lover is a pure delight. There's a song for everyone. Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince's subtly political edge, Cruel Summer's double bridge, and False God's experimental saxophone instrumentals are all personal highlights. However, Lover is not without it's heartbreaking and low moments, whether it's the singular breakup song of the album, Death By a Thousand Cuts, Afterglow's anxiety over missteps in a relationship, or Soon You'll Get Better's heart wrenching story of her mother's cancer; Swift shows us that love doesn't come without hard times. I'm not surprised, but I am impressed. Swift has managed to do it again - craft a journey with her words and create the melody to the next year of my life. It may only be August, but I can confidently say that this is album of the year. Expand
  41. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift again exceeded expectations with Lover, which is her best album both lyrically and production-wise. It is obvious her outlook on life has evolved, and that she is in this career and relationship for the long run.
  42. Aug 24, 2019
    9
    Taylor Swift outdid herself with this album. At first, the beginning two singles releases were bubblegum, PG songs that left me weary about the rest of the album. Then she came out with “The Archer” one of the most gripping songs. The album in its entirety is nostalgic and can bring anyone back to memories as i’m sure taylor was brought back to her past (seeing as she drew inspiration fromTaylor Swift outdid herself with this album. At first, the beginning two singles releases were bubblegum, PG songs that left me weary about the rest of the album. Then she came out with “The Archer” one of the most gripping songs. The album in its entirety is nostalgic and can bring anyone back to memories as i’m sure taylor was brought back to her past (seeing as she drew inspiration from old journal entries. This was the album everyone needed. Taylorswiftforagrammy2020 Expand
  43. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, soulful and complex this album touches many styles and emotions as it takes you through. It's reminiscent of Taylor's previous albums but takes them to a whole new place with new sounds mixing in. The lyrics leave you reeling at times and they stick around with you long after you stop listening. I can't stop replaying this album.
  44. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Perfection, her best album to date, only 2 of the 16 songs are skips, but all the others are wonderful and whimsical
  45. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece! What are the lyrics of this album ??? Jesus, taylor swift it’s such a genius, such a talent. She deserves every award that she has AND MORE!
  46. Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Lover is a pure art❤ this album contain bops and it is magical and aesthetically brilliant
  47. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Simply the best taylor swifts album so far. Her lyrics are just so mature and responsible. Also this is the first album of herself that she owns. Go check it oht, it’s a love letter.
  48. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    simply her most experimental work till date. the production is near perfect and she has never written better.
  49. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito! Musicas encantadoras, alegres, românticas, eu estou viciada em Miss americana ♥
  50. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What are everyone's favorites so far?? I think mine are cruel summer, death by a thousand cuts and cornelia street. But it's soo hard to pick. Expand
  51. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift is the omnipotent Queen of pop.
    Lover is another pinnacle in her entire career.
  52. Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift’s new album released on August 23, when I first played I cannot find a song like the songs in 1989, but every song in lover is so special, it’s not similar to the old Taylor but have the influence of old Taylor. I’m so happy that many songs have different styles, such as False God, amazing song it is! In addition, this album already sold almost 1m copies in China. Slay queen!!! Expand
  53. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, every song is amazing taylor swift can't make a bad song and everybody can listen to the album and find a song that fit their mood
  54. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is so GOOD, especially Lover and Daylight!! Taylor Swift never make us disappointed.
  55. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    lindo album, canções boas é simplesmente um de seus melhores albuns, a altura de red e 1989
  56. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Honestly amazing. Lyrics are the best Swift has ever written. The production of songs is excellent. Blown away.
  57. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Favorite Album!!! It’s sonically cohesive and has so many fun songs!! The lyrics are incredible. Taylor never disappoints.
  58. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The sound of Swift's 7th studio album is so diverse yet still sonically cohesive. I absolutely loved how she tackled love in all of its complexities. There's no skips in the albums! It just depends on what type of lover you are. Swift never disappoints.
  59. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An absolutely beautiful album, showing every segment love has to offer. My personal favourite album by Taylor and hope she continues to be candid in the songs she writes
  60. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Álbum incrível, uma grande evolução de Taylor, onde ela fala mais sobre política, feminismo e LGBTQ
  61. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    amazing. spectacular. brilliant. show stopping. wonderful. beautiful. talented. magnificent. incredible. totally unique. never been done before. masterpiece.
  62. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Incredible. Cruel summer is such a bop and I feel like Taylor could make happening another 1989 era.
  63. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Her best album. Sonically cohesive and she explores new lyrical themes in songs like The Man, and other songs that have political undertones. Her voice sounds as strong as ever and fits perfectly with the different sonic palette at play with each of the 18 tracks. To me, this is one of the best written pop albums of the 2000's, and is probably the best pop album after and next to Lorde'sHer best album. Sonically cohesive and she explores new lyrical themes in songs like The Man, and other songs that have political undertones. Her voice sounds as strong as ever and fits perfectly with the different sonic palette at play with each of the 18 tracks. To me, this is one of the best written pop albums of the 2000's, and is probably the best pop album after and next to Lorde's Melodrama. The songwriting can cut glass. She plays with new sounds in False God and Paper Rings, and does it very convincingly. This will only brighten her star power more and more and this will cement her status as the best pop writer probably ever as well as an amazing innovator. She also perfectly uses sonics from 1989 and fuses them together to create a more mature sound. A+++++++ Expand
  64. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album was a surprise!!!!! full of amazing and winderful pop songs!!!! swift proved herself again as one of the best singers and songwriters of all time
  65. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her first album that she truly owns happens to be the best body of work of hers to date.
  66. Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Her best album since RED, the lyrics and the producion is just so good. Death By A Thousand Cuts, wow
  67. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Artisima, Dioslor sabe como superarse así misma, hasta rompe sus propio records iconik
  68. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album , lyrical content SNAPS !
    It doesn't sound the same , every song is unique and his it's shiny difference !!
    10 !
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  69. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is a romantic paradise of songs. One of her best. Terrific work, Taytay
  70. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu sabia que ela não iria nos decepcionar guardou o melhor por último, é uma vibe totalmente diferente com algumas referências dos seus álbuns anteriores e aquela pegada maravilhosa do reputation presente nas músicas deixa tudo ainda mais incrível. Pronto pra ouvir N vezes até decorar de trás pra frente. Expand
  71. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The album is truly a masterpiece and Taylor, this time, did what she had to do. Super excited for this new chapter.
  72. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date.. It has no skips
    My favorite song is Afterglow.....
  73. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This Album is one of my favorite if not my favorite album of the I love how she sing each song and the lyrics with the beats are so beautiful it like angels singing to my ear my favorite of the album are Cruel Summer, Paper Rings, I think He Knows this album is 10/10 for me
  74. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Just one word: PERFECTION
    Its lyrics, its melodies and EVERYTHING are very beautiful
    THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!
  75. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor pegou um pouquinho de cada album anterior e adicionou uma nova forma de pensar muito "perfeita" ao meu ver.
  76. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is so incredible. All the songs are so beautiful produced and written and I couldn’t be more proud of her.
  77. Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Its a beautiful catchy album, its definitely a super boooop, I love how taylor reborn in the old taylor
  78. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The whole album is beautiful. Swift just turn 'reputation' on (like lights) and she created 'Lover'. This is probably her best album.
  79. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    AWESOME ALBUM,PRODUCTION AND BEAUTIFUL LYRICISM. Absolutely 10/10..........
  80. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    UN ÁLBUM DEMASIADO HERMOSO. TAYLOR SE EXCEDIÓ CON LA PERFECCIÓN EN ESTE ÁLBUM. LO AMO DE PRINCIPIO A FIN.
  81. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Um álbum com um misto de influências, traz uma pegada country e até um rock
  82. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse album é simplismente perfeito, dem dúvidas um dos se não o melhor da carreira da Taylor Expand
  83. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Havia tempo que não gostava tanto de um álbum pop do início ao fim! Que venha album of the year
  84. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is perfect! I can't stop to listen! Taylor is a such good artist!
  85. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Just when i thought Taylor couldn’t get any better, she releases Lover. I believe it wouldn’t be exaggerating to call this her best album and a pop masterpiece. Please check it out, you really wont regret it!
  86. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    An absolutely stunning body of work that is her most mature to date. Lyrically and sonically pleasing
  87. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The album is so versatile yet sonically cohesive. Each track is there for a reason and the album definitely doesn't disappoint. My favorites are Cruel Summer, Cornelia Street, London Boy, and It's Nice to Have a Friend.
  88. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It’s just and amazing album. Sonically and lyrically. Doesn’t have any skips
  89. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    her best album yet!!!!!! This eighteen tracked ep has some of the most amazing and important lyrics, production, sounds, and names. Miss Americana and the heartbreak prince is of course my favorite
  90. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A beautiful album with dreamy layers and a new level lyricism for Taylor. Political songs such as “Miss Americana and the Heart Break Prince” and “The Man” are executed perfectly with bold meanings and artful presentations. Although the name “Lover” implies happiness, “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “False God,” “Soon You’ll Get Better,” present the ugly side to what should be a perfect world.A beautiful album with dreamy layers and a new level lyricism for Taylor. Political songs such as “Miss Americana and the Heart Break Prince” and “The Man” are executed perfectly with bold meanings and artful presentations. Although the name “Lover” implies happiness, “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “False God,” “Soon You’ll Get Better,” present the ugly side to what should be a perfect world.
  91. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    She has found real love and it shows.. There is no bad track in this album. I cant stop listening. She is really talented as an artist and a songwriter. Im loving it.
  92. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique. periodt luv
  93. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Her best album production wise and lyrically very good as well. At first I was scared because of songs like ME! and You Need To Calm Down but they happen to find their place once they’re into the body of work. The album explore a lot of genres and subgenres, the topics discussed in this album are also very different. We can go from a heartbreaking country ballad with soon you’ll get betterHer best album production wise and lyrically very good as well. At first I was scared because of songs like ME! and You Need To Calm Down but they happen to find their place once they’re into the body of work. The album explore a lot of genres and subgenres, the topics discussed in this album are also very different. We can go from a heartbreaking country ballad with soon you’ll get better to a neo soul inspired track about sex, false god, from a political song with Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince and its groundbreaking production to a fun rock song about love, Paper rings. The genres and topics in this album not only show Taylor’s growth as an artist, but as a person too. Would 100% recommend Expand
  94. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This album is absolutely incredible. I've had it on repeat since it came out and I fall in love with it all over again every time I hear it. I'm blown away... probably my favorite since Speak Now/Red. So proud of Taylor for sharing this incredible piece of her beautiful soul.
  95. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Love it! amazing lyrics great production. Her best pop album in my opinion.
  96. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    I’m so happy Taylor has found happiness, it resonates within every track. Lover encompasses what Taylor is capable of and I’ve been listening to it nonstop
  97. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    so good, i love it. but i dont listen much cause pop is bad, i like indie and rock
  98. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    I love everything about this album. I even dream with some of the songs ! Love love love it ♥️✨
  99. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums, if not her best. Everything from the production, lyrics, to her amazing storytelling is just breathtaking.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Sep 9, 2019
    70
    It’s an album that screams out for an editor, but when it hits the right notes, it demonstrates just why Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
  2. Sep 3, 2019
    70
    Ultimately, Lover is overstuffed and meandering, but serves as a positive reprieve from her past struggles in the public eye, and represents an artist at the peak of her creativity, power, and—one hopes—continued romantic bliss.
  3. Sep 3, 2019
    80
    Lover is a fabulous record, full of super-fun standout pop hits that make your heart burst. It oozes with Swift’s much more palatable upbeat sass. She’s in love and also thinking about different kinds of love.