Lover
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 9316 Ratings

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  1. DatCherMax
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is my favourite album from her ! The production are incredible ! Great work and i love you taylor
  2. Navee
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album of Taylor Swift. She never fail to impress her fans by her songwriting and singing skills.
  3. Omerikhlas288
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This an is an elegant representation of love in all its forms and shapes and miss taylor did a great job
  4. Starbuckslover
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now thats how you make an album...now let me show and teach you how to rate such masterpiece.. press 10 thats all you have to do.… Expand
  5. Salon
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just a very great album. Speechless. Taylor Swift did wonders with this album
  6. Sophieod13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift never seems to drop the ball. Lover is her most mature album to date so far but still shows she’s having fun. With the production, themes, lyrics and vocals, it turns this into a wonderful piece of art with songs almost already becoming classics such as the title track ‘Lover’.
  7. LoverOfRep
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A stunning album. Full of raw emotion and stadium raising bangers, Lover is a perfect angle at all the facets of romance, friendship and family bonds. Album highlights - Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince (using high school metaphors to critique the American patriotism and political scene in current times), Cruel Summer and Lover.
  8. maineann
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor managed to deliver another brilliant album. She once again proved that she is a musical genius.
  9. Rude
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Brilliant album! You will be hard-pressed to choose a favorite as the songs are all excellent!
  10. blessthewriter
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of my favourite albums of all time- encompasses all the complexities of love.
  11. camilovetay13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album so far
    Lover is absolutely a love letter, for everyone in the world.
    It is absolute AMAZING, LOVELY, FLAWLESS.
    It contains everything from the old Taylor.
    i love u
  12. Sophieolejnik
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Truly her best work. Production is impeccable and her lyricism continues to leave me in awe.
  13. Swiftie13321
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Some of her best work yet. She never fails to disappoint, full of incredible songs with different styles and amazing, as per usual, lyrics! A must listen.
  14. Salo0
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Swift has outdone herself with her lyrics. She showed that no one out of her peers are capable of telling a story as beautifully and writing them with such grace.
    No it's not fearless, speak now, red, 1989 or reputation. Lover is Lover. One of it's kind!
  15. Needyforswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album of 2019. Every song oś different and good in special way. The best songs: cruel Summer, Paper Rings, I Think He knows, Lover, The Man, I Forgot That You Existed.
  16. alice1989
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Every song is unique. They're all good. I am surprised about how each track sounds so different from the others and the lyrics are just genuine and raw.
  17. tristannnnnnk
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best! The entire album fits together perfectly. Every song shows its own part of the bigger narrative that Taylor has written for Lover.
  18. Josefine1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing album, definitely the best deserves a prize for album of the year!
  19. paoliello
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    A melodic album with a hint of monotony. Good vocals, a few superb singles, overly advertised - classic Ms. Swift. Just fine overall.
  20. sliako
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    it’s the most iconic album ever. yes ME! is not my favorite song either but the rest of the songs are amazing. I feel bad about people that judge it just by one song without even listening to it
  21. PippaScarlett
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Maybe her best album yet. Such a lovely vibe. Gorgeous sound and lyrics just makes me happy ♥️♥️
  22. ArpitJain
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This Album is HEAVENLY! It's one of the best album released this year. It shows Swift's true side.
  23. Tengkusyh
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It'a really a masterpiece. Most of the songs have been stuck in my head. I'm screaming for the lyrics. All of them just beyond amazing.
  24. luciaa
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is Taylor Swift’s ultimate masterpiece. Going back to 1989 pop she not only manages to explore with new sounds (“It’s Nice To Have a Friend”) but she also reminisces to old Taylor tracks (“Paper Rings”)
  25. Inbar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019.
    I love the production, the melodies. And of course, the lyrics! Wow.
    Taylor once again showing us why she is one of a kind.
  26. m4rco
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    there’s nothing to say, it is one of her best works. It is lyrically deep and finally the political Taylor has come out. I like to say that this album is a mix of the best of 1989 and reputation, it has the light of 1989 e the marvelous elettropop sound of reputation.
  27. Eusseval
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album, is so funny and pure, I really feel in love without having a relationship and all it's bc this album, masterpiece… Expand
  28. JoeySav
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An amazing album by Taylor Swift . The storytelling in this album is outstanding and every song is unique.
  29. elora
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    one of her best albums! she really outdid herself this time. all the metaphors, and how the songs are connected to eachother really does it for me. love cornelia street
  30. lroman03
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    If you loved 1989 and love some of Taylor Swift’s classics you will absolutely love this album. Cruel Summer and The Man are some of Taylor Swift’s best work. I’ve listened to this album more than 10 times entirely and haven’t had the need to skip any songs. If you haven’t listened to Lover yet, I strongly recommend you do.
  31. Rxp
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor so creative and we see this in her works. In this album We heard different styles and patterns with every song. TAYLOR YOU ARE THE BEST AND YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF POP, COUNTRY AND EVERYTHING
  32. maylc33
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece... captures feelings of pure love, of being your worst enemy, of betrayal, of lust. She finds her political voice and proves she truly is the songwriter of our generation.
  33. Bouzidbayrem
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album of the year hands down the queen taylor swift has proved that pop music isn't dead by making out the best pop album ever
  34. SirJuliano_A
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is very substantial. It can interpreted differently to suit everyone of us. A flexible album.
  35. lizkulhanek
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    I have never felt attached to the lyrics in her past songs as much as I am to this whole album. It's beautifully written and produced and her voice is just so magically different in terms of tone. Almost like you can hear how happy she actually is and I just love that. My only thing is that the song ME! definitely does not fit the album. Other than that, I love it!
  36. kayeSwiftie
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album will leave you with mixed emotions, you'll feel in love, feel like dancing, and feel happy. This is by far the happiest album made by Swift and you can tell that she's sooo in love just by listening on her title track Lover… Expand
  37. Fralaxy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this album is a great addition to taylor’s catalogue, even though there are 2 skips i LOVE IT
  38. Waitoki
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece exploring the ideas of love and what it means to be in love and all the phases the good the bad and the ugly
  39. roxannaswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor has outdone herself again. brilliant. her best work so far. the production is incredible and the lyrics are so good
  40. lovestory
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album yet and the best album of 2019! the songs are all amazing there is not a single skip
  41. hannyesther9
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    No skip album.
    And Afterglow is my favourite. Go stream on Spotify/Apple Music/Youtube Music. Soon You'll Get Better always makes me cry.
  42. enisab
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A soft, beautifully put together album. Has mesmerizing, mellow ballads and upbeat bopssss
  43. Basilhani
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album ever ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  44. PaperRings07
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is the perfection, it makes u feel all forms of love, and it is an incredible masterpiece, with slow songs and upbeat, wedding songs, jam and non stop crying ones.
    Swift has done an incredible job.
    and I just love all the references to the color blue which reminds me of the love of my life, the lover I love soo much.
  45. Almas_
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love it it amazing, there’s many feelings, love, disappointment, moving on, betrayal, happiness.and my favorite song is death by a thousand cut.
  46. romanbridges
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    One of her bests. A discography standout on writing and production—on catalogs of hers and the entire industry. By no means a perfect album, but Swift makes it up by finally stepping into the daylight and letting her past mistakes and heartbreaks go.
  47. Alyyyboubou
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just love it! Its a masterpiece. Taylor really went all the way. Miss Americana and Cornelia Street are bops
  48. Willwater1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date! The album features 80s synth sounds with complex lyrics, metaphors and mature song content.
  49. annacpattinson
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    sick of fandom drama lmao Taylors killing it alongside all the other big women in pop! Lover included. AOTY nominations all round
  50. Thamere
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the year!!
    1000000000000/1000000000000
    The album is so good Good job taylor well done If i just can rate it with 10000000000000000000
  51. j119v
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lover album is different than the rest of taylor swift’s albums, so good job tay… Expand
  52. Bayrem02
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album has more different sounds than other artists whole catalog they hate to see it album of the year
  53. Kottbegemot
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A brilliant album. This one probably the best in Taylor’s discography. It has it all. Imagery. Different emotional palette. Different sides of love.
  54. RURUisthename17
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is her best album, talks about complexity of Love. Parental love with her tear jerker song ‘Soon You’ll Get Better’ featuring Dixie Chicks. Ms. Taylor brought her country roots again. Of course her song about cancel culture, women empowerment and Equality Act ‘You Need To Calm Down’ is here. ‘ME!’ her lead single that shocks many it’s new tone and tackles Self-Love it’s Brendon UrieLover is her best album, talks about complexity of Love. Parental love with her tear jerker song ‘Soon You’ll Get Better’ featuring Dixie Chicks. Ms. Taylor brought her country roots again. Of course her song about cancel culture, women empowerment and Equality Act ‘You Need To Calm Down’ is here. ‘ME!’ her lead single that shocks many it’s new tone and tackles Self-Love it’s Brendon Urie of Panic! at The Disco blends in the album. ‘Lover’ the track title is very heartfelt with her voice and the production that made you want to marry someone. Swift was right that this is the best option you’ll get. … Expand
  55. Ryleyjarvis
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Honestly, as a swiftie, this is undoubtedly one of her best albums, haters will hate because they LOVE jumping on the ‘Taylor Swift bandwagon of hate’ but if you really understand and respect music, this is a really heartfelt exploration of intense love, politics, equality, sadness and friendship.
  56. Alliesmiles
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love love love!!!! Wonderful lyrics, wonderful songs, brilliant album!!! So happy to have this album in my life! Was an hour of pure joy!!!
  57. Ibraheem13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so so sooo good one of the best album in the world and the best album in2019… Expand
  58. clarencesummer
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift proves she can still write lyrically masterpiece album. This album is romantic and lovely that is uplifting. It's hard to choose my favorite because all of them are so good.
  59. Azozswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best
  60. keo1773
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    it’s amazing, there’s a song for everyone and i love it, i hope it does very well because it deserves it, this is my favorite album ever❤️
  61. Minni
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love this Album. Whoever hate Taylor Swift & her Lover Album are tasteless rats. This is this most beautiful Album by her.... She is talented lyricist and her vocals are awesoME! Lover is my favorite track.
  62. Joycesteve69
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Pop perfectionist album.The queen of pop is back again to save the music industry.
  63. teyyeen
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift has once again proved to the world that she's one of the best songwriters of this generation! Lover's songs are filled with metaphors - subtle yet hitting hard - implying that her songwriting is definitely unique and magical like a storyteller's. It's her best album and best era yet! An inlove Taylor Swift surely is better than brokenhearted Taylor Swift.
  64. batchofanxiety
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  65. SiangHe
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I stan Ariana but I admit Taylor did really well with Lover, only intellectuals would agree with this. Well done, Taylor!
  66. Nonodu134
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excellent album, meilleure artiste. Elle arrive toujours à se renouveler, vraie artiste
  67. Metacritic1989
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's a very well written and produced masterpiece that showcases Swift's ability to produce both catchy and emotional tracks.
  68. Mohamadkiadan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its so peaceful and good, its one of her best albums for sure. I pove her so much and will always do.… Expand
  69. Swarbl9
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous
  70. CorneliaStreet1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is honestly the best album she has ever released. The production, the lyrics.. SO GOOD
  71. JustPassingBy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Though Lana Del Rey, my personal favorite, is getting many backlash from fellow Taylor Swift fans, I am here not to hate on Taylor Swift, but to applaud her newest album, Lover. Pertaining to the issue with Taylor Swift’s ex record label, Lover does not focus on Taylor’s past relationships, but simply focuses on herself, and how she is also a good person, behind all the dramatic songsThough Lana Del Rey, my personal favorite, is getting many backlash from fellow Taylor Swift fans, I am here not to hate on Taylor Swift, but to applaud her newest album, Lover. Pertaining to the issue with Taylor Swift’s ex record label, Lover does not focus on Taylor’s past relationships, but simply focuses on herself, and how she is also a good person, behind all the dramatic songs about her exes. This album focuses on Swift’s personality and how she is not just one or the other, but that she can also be herself as Taylor Swift. The upbeat tone and colors of this new album marks a new beginning for Taylor Swift as she embarks on this new music journey.… Expand
  72. Fabio_orru
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best project. Zero skips, amazing productions Jack Hantonof did again an amazing job. Taylor Swift’s storytelling remains one of the best in music industry.
  73. Theju13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing Songwriting and turely a masterpiece. Lyrics are different and stays in heart longer
  74. Alyssavania
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Some lyrics are very genius when you listen deeper to it. She suits her self well in music industry and keep above the level!
  75. MittyMoore
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With each track, Swift channels the quintessential story-teller qualities which have defined her multifaceted and stratospheric career - all the while encapsulating the very essences of love in its many forms. Any body of work able to transport you from love-struck romantic in a foreign land to heartbroken and desperate on the hospital room floor (see: Soon You’ll Get Better feat. Dixie Chicks) earns its place amongst the upper echelons of the music pantheon. With ‘Lover’, Taylor Swift cements herself as a legend of artistry and lyricism.… Expand
  76. epl17
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Awesome. Masterpiece. Not a single skip. This is a lyrical treasure with an incredible production. Taylor Swift never disappoints.
  77. deathlysummer
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    "Lover" is a one brilliant album!
    Taylor really went off with this album, compared to her 2017 record "reputation" which showed her edgier-side and fight amongst the media and the haters. This record showed the opposite; she showed growth as a person aswell as an artist, her being soooooo in-love with her current boyfriend "Joe Alwyn". This album in particular is a fun ride, with songs    "Lover" is a one brilliant album!
    Taylor really went off with this album, compared to her 2017 record "reputation" which showed her edgier-side and fight amongst the media and the haters. This record showed the opposite; she showed growth as a person aswell as an artist, her being soooooo in-love with her current boyfriend "Joe Alwyn". This album in particular is a fun ride, with songs like Cruel Summer, Lover, Miss Americana... etc. You should go and listen it for yourself. 10/10 would recommend!!! Good Job miss Swift    … Expand
  78. Ayahtay
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love it lover is taking about every love your love to your family your friends like it shows love in a super amazing way
  79. Summer13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album shows how brilliant of a songwriter Taylor is and includes 18 masterpieces because there’s not a single skip here. It also features the best way to start and end an album. Daylight is just.... beautiful masterpiece really. Congratulations to Taylor are in order as she has outdone herself again.
  80. Myaleeamies
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No skips, bride city, amazing melodies, can’t stop listening to it. My favourites are Afterglow, False god, London boy and The man.… Expand
  81. aparikisiki
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I haven’t heard anything like this album in a while. I love the variety of lyrics and beats and how catchy some songs are. Hands down one of my favorite albums this year.
  82. mcohen19989
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A career highlight from one of the greatest songwriters of our generation. A must hear for any music fan.
  83. Gqpis12
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    A great pop album . Sets me in a good mood . Well produced . I wanna have a lover too :(
  84. Ahmedsahwan12
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the year hands down everything about this album is good from every single point Taylor is the beast song writer ever she knows how to make feel her feelings and Every emotion that she in that make you relate to in some type of way so that album was everything to me and she killed it with this one… Expand
  85. Jhannahj
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love this album. Taylor once again treats us with superb lyrics and beats. Lover the song is one in the great.
  86. Loverrr
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Todo de este album es perfecto
    3 millones de copias en una semana y seguramente álbum del año
  87. Megmcd91
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is a perfect as you can get. Taylor is the only one who can outdo herself. 10/10
  88. Turkiyey
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love you Taylor … Expand
  89. Harleyqxx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a lyrical masterpiece. She sings of true love and heartbreak on the same record. In "Lover" Taylor Swift bares her soul, and tells the love story of her and current boyfriend of three years, Joe Alwin, through several songs. You can find both meaningless pop music (ME! Ft. Brendon Urie) as well as 60's inspired pop (Paper Rings) and of course, the love ballad (Lover). This isThis album is a lyrical masterpiece. She sings of true love and heartbreak on the same record. In "Lover" Taylor Swift bares her soul, and tells the love story of her and current boyfriend of three years, Joe Alwin, through several songs. You can find both meaningless pop music (ME! Ft. Brendon Urie) as well as 60's inspired pop (Paper Rings) and of course, the love ballad (Lover). This is without a doubt her best record to date, breaking album sales records that no other artist has reached since Taylor's own Album, Reputation, in 2017.Taylor shows a more adult side of her on this record, revealing several drunk nights and many uses of the word ****… Expand
  90. lel85
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums i’ve ever heard! It’s one of my favorites! All songs got on my favorite playlist on apple music!
  91. Zai2
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I gave it 10 cuz it's such an iconic album All the songs there are such a powerful, beautiful songs, the MVs are iconic i love her from algeria
  92. jfr
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Every album, the sound of her songs evolve and change. It has such great lyrics. It wasn't what I expected, but I'm thankful that that was the album; it became everything I wanted it to be. It grows on you each time you listen to it. And I can't stop listening to this album. Such a great one!
  93. QueenHerondale_
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    351/5000
    You sincerely deserve to become the album of the year, beating records. Those who say that it is not good for clear envy that their idol does not make the beauty that Queen Swift does know is because they have no musical criteria.

    Lover is amazing in absolutely everything, in his criticism, his lyrics, feelings, musical bases and blows of effect.

    Sorry not sorry.
  94. Darlix
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love it so much
  95. Itsmesaud
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is so romantic so amazing am inspired by it probably it is the album of the year and it should be nominated for album of the year (Grammys) ✨❤️
  96. Shamintha
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A masterfully crafted piece of art! There are really some real gems hidden in it!
  97. Saira
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Absolute perfection. This was a lyrical masterpiece. Cruel summer and The Man is everything I never knew I wanted.
  98. Jeremiah_D
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection! Her best album yet by far. The tracks I recommend are: Cruel Summer, The Man and Daylight.
  99. fabioschimidt
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is an iconic, well written album. All melodies are super and Taylor knows perfectly how to write her lyrics !
  100. teawithtaylor
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. musicOMH.com
    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.
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  2. PopMatters
    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.
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  3. The Quietus
    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.
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