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

Universal acclaim- based on 9316 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7,836 out of 9316
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 9316
  3. Negative: 1,239 out of 9316
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  1. MissAmericana9
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is soo good i loved it . Thanks taylor swift you did a great job i love you i really do
  2. seeingblind
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ITS **** AMAZING YOU BETTER RATE IT 10/10 **** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  3. katyismywifi
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best pop album since reputation. She has done it again. Bow down to the queen
  4. dieinyourgardn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best album ever released in 2019. , Lover gave us so much to enjoy and engage with — the lyrical pining, the bops vs. the skips, and the fantasy of love itself.
  5. Fajitas14
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing and fun love it so much this album it’s her best pop album ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  6. Juju198913
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is the perfect example of what it means to be an honest song writer - Taylor writes in a way that makes you feel like you lived through every lyric she's singing about, and in a way she's never done before. One monet you'd be crying, and next minute you'll be dancing like you've never danced before. She's writing in a much more mature way than ever before, but hasn't lost theThis album is the perfect example of what it means to be an honest song writer - Taylor writes in a way that makes you feel like you lived through every lyric she's singing about, and in a way she's never done before. One monet you'd be crying, and next minute you'll be dancing like you've never danced before. She's writing in a much more mature way than ever before, but hasn't lost the fun and personal feelings she always had.… Expand
  7. Brolyzzz
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's amazing the lyrics are good and deep Taylor's voice sounds incredible and deep
  8. Shadi1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an Amazing Album i won't stop listening to this Masterpiece and believe me you will like it if you clean your mind and listen to it … Expand
  9. Doodi
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just love this album i think all of the song is beautiful and full of love and miss americana is just woooow what a song… Expand
  10. Azuul
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    El álbum es genial, no hay un tema que no te pueda gustar. Cuando empieza decis este es mi favorito, pasa al otro y decis lo mismo, duramente la escucha del álbum decia todo el tiempo que todos los temas era mis favoritos.
  11. kriszticsatari
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album sooooo much. Her best work! Afterglow, Miss Americana&The Heartbreak Prince and False God are my top 3.… Expand
  12. morganj
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor’s new album is a representation of who she is. it’s very personal and meaningful to her, (see Soon You’ll Get Better) and is very different from her last studio album, reputation. The album is a message to her fans and everyone that the snakes are gone, the dark days are over, and she finally found her own happiness.
  13. JacksonWang
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album. a masterpiece album invented pop music that is dying in 2019 she saved that's on period luv.
  14. namlee
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST ALBUM!!!! This is so great!!! My favorite track is Cruel Summer and The Man… Expand
  15. corikile
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. daylight, afterglow e cornelia street pop perfection, lover best album of the 2019… Expand
  16. Taylorhaya
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Its a masterpiece and i love it so much she’s a legend and her album is so so so good
  17. mago1308
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Music, production, lyrics .... Everything so perfect. 18 songs Taylor never disappoints. A hymn to love touching and delicate
  18. LuisCR
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece, every single song is beautiful, you can conect perfectly with them
  19. cmlabg
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is a whole journey from the dark place she was in 2016 - reputation era to this happy woman you hear on lover. My favourite tracks are afterglow and daylight. Thank you for this masterpiece, Taylor
  20. Allieviz06
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet. Lover shows off her creativity and talent. She is an incredible lyricist and this album truly tells a story from start to finish. Well done, Tay.
  21. voxpopuli
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is what the artist herself said, a love letter to love. The most talked feeling is sung and narrated in every form it can show. From self empowerment anthems (such as ME! and The Man, which also underlined the current gap between women and men, especially in what's expected and what's accepted by the one and the other into modern society) to real love stories (It's Nice To Have A Friend, London Boy (which is a light hearted yet very nice song) and, of course, the self titled track). The album also goes kinda dark and shows Swift's mature side, which can be seen in Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince and False God. Swift hasn't forgotten about the minorities, and despite having put women's condition under the spotlight, she decided to give space to another important topic, the LGBT+ community. You Need To Calm Down is a anthem which tries to open people's eyes to the real condition on the LGBT+ community and tries to underline how ignorant discrimination is. The singer also opens her heart to the purest love that could ever exist, the love for mothers, telling her mom's story on the duet with Dixie Chicks, Soon You'll Get Better.  Love isn't always sunshine and puppy dogs. Swift analyses even this side of the ancient feeling in songs such as Cornelia Street, Cruel Summer and The Archer. Love ends and when it does it leaves scars (and we're all afraid of scars as shown in "Death By A Thousand Cuts"), but scars can go away. That's the case of "I Forgot That You Existed" in which Swift understands that getting over a relationship won't hurt at all, but will only make life better. Light pop with old vibes comes up on "I Think He Knows", sixth track of the album. Let's not forget of classics such as the outstanding kinda nostalgic "Afterglow" and the closing track "Daylight".
    "Lover" is the best album of 2019 so far. Lyrically Swift gave us a masterpiece, mixed with a trip to different sides of pop bases and beats. Her work with Antonoff only empowers the album appeal and the final result is an amazing album with an outstanding message to the fans which sums up the whole album: "Love is complexity, love is struggle, love is pain, love is joy, love is hope, love is equality".    … Expand
  22. serenatrisoglio
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Beautifully written lyrics, powerful and uplifting production. She knows what she’s doing and she’s doing it well. Her best pop album yet!
  23. Swifie
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    SPEAK NOW 2019 VERSION IT IS A SPEAK NOW 2019 VERSION BUT HAPPY I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE TOUR love Taylor Swift
  24. Merol
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfection pop wow OMG deserves AOTY Ended your favs
    .stream lover to have a great life thank you .
    .

    .    … Expand
  25. ngoxinhathegioi
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love all these songs. CORNELIA STREET, THE MAN, CRUEL SUMMER, MISS AMERICANA AND THE HEARTBREAK PRINCE, IT'S NICE TO HAVE A FRIEND. WE STAND A QUEEN
  26. Faisal-aj
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the album because the songs it's like my taib and she is like taylor soo much 10/10… Expand
  27. LordeMelodrama
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album up to date. Girlie just kept on improving and improving! Best tracks are Miss Americana and Daylight
  28. Saleh0101
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love it so much I don't know why people hate it I listen to it all day long. It's such romantic album with great lyrics. It is a masterpiece
  29. Smehan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection, lyrical excellence, emotional depth. 13 years into her career and she keeps growing and showing everyone that she is undoubtedly the artist of the decade.
  30. Paz11
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is more than gorgeous! This album deserve a grammys ! Also it deserves a Album of the Year and 10 ! If anyone doesn’t listen to Lover please go stream it , it beautiful and kind and nice and everything beautiful!
  31. Miaperaic311
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album out this year. This is her first full owned album and you should respect that...
    Songs are so good and it literally has no skips.
  32. taylorveneno
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Perfect album. I can't stop listening since its release. I love Taylor Swift so much.
  33. sarahfryer
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    SO GOOD!!!!! Beautiful lyrics, amazing sound and maybe even Taylor’s best album yet!!
  34. Mysticeti
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Tha album is incredible, I love it so much cuz remind me of my favorites kind of romances
  35. Banditay
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the year I LOVE LONDON BOY AND MS AMERICANA AND LITERALLY EVERY SONG TAYLOR WHAT A LEGEND
  36. nicholasgeo8
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing album. So raw and real. One of her best. Cruel Summer and London Boy are some of my favourites
  37. Obd2019
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best Album. Such a masterpiece, lyrically and musically. I can’t stop listening it. I believe everyone should give it a try.
  38. Keylasmith
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The album is the best album of 2019 and it deserves better, so sad haters have to be rating something they don’t even listen to and give this piece of art a low rate! Imagine how tired we are. Keep on hating this album haters Because the quality is not going to change anyways! Haha album of the year goes to Lover “stay pressed”.
  39. perryboo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Perfect album! I love what she did here. There isn’t a single skip on this beautiful album.
  40. Plchenn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album ever. I’m in love with “Lover”. It’s so touching !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  41. danny999
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Full of bops, more mature than reputation with bright, upbeat productions. Catchy hooks with smart lyrics. loved the album!
  42. RavenclawHead
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Yet again, Taylor has proven her ability to make great music without losing her personal touch. She can still make you sob and bop to her songs, despite being from the same album. Her songwriting ability to make you picture everything she's singing about has only gotten better.
    I think it's too soon to say but Lover is on its way to becoming one of her best work to date.
  43. joshpamintuan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album up to date! Her competition is QUAKING in their sleep. No one is doing it like her!
  44. Camsm
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love this album. It's a masterpiece. Thank you Taylor for this album. You never fail to impress me.
  45. Mayavpatterson
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is literally her best album EVER. I’ve been a long time Taylor Swift fan and my favorite album for the longest time was “Speak Now” her third studio album but now “Lover” has made its way through and I can’t get enough of it. The vibe it has is unlike anything she’s done and I couldn’t be more proud of Taylor!
  46. janeausten757
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album yet!!!! Love every song!!! Each song takes you through a range of emotions. The Archer in particular catches the anxiety I feel on a daily basis.
  47. ninnasayers
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    QUEEN OF MUSIC DID WHAT SHE HAD TO DO THATS IT THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MY TED TALk
  48. hisshissdw
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    she hisses, bites, and rolls the dice. LOVER is a masterpiece. it is the first album she will own the masters of so support our queen of snakesss!
  49. Seungmin
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It’s amazing i love it so much even my little sister like paper rings so much she even downloaded the song and she memorized the words she’s listening to it again and again and again without stopping I really love it Taylor always make an amazing things
  50. hirafatima
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album by far!! To be honest, i didn't think taylor could ever top reputation but here we are!!… Expand
  51. Joii
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is one of Taylor’s best albums!! I mean all of her albums are amazing but this one is so special and it’s the first one she fully owns, i’m so proud of her i really like. It’s a masterpiece truly.
  52. Kauancoelho
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    PERFECT!!!!!!!! Mostra a superação e evolução de Swift como compositora e produtora, é um álbum leve quando comparado com seu último lançamento, reputation.
  53. Kuranqueen
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It is the best album made by the most beautiful queen Taylor swift. Very beautiful emotional and raw
  54. hiiihannah
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  55. Turkiyj
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album and powerful vocals, and the writing OMG she is on another level… Expand
  56. janafahs
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    MY FAVORITE ALBUM!! LOVE IT SO MUCH. TAYLOR DID IT AGAIN. she never fails to
    impress me
  57. jlpesso
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet! Every song is a unique and beautifulkt written story. No skips!
  58. saravgoncalves
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums yet.
    The Man and Cornelia Street are definitely some of my favorite.
  59. Hirafatimaa
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this doesn't deserve Album.of the Year at the Grammy's 2020, I don't know what does.… Expand
  60. Warda16
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    A very beautiful and heart warming album love it!
    But ME! isn't my favourite lol
  61. tayloredits
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is the best album I have ever heard. It is so simple yet raw. The lyrics in this album indicates that miss swift is the writer of this generation. Some tracks are slow which is great and to my taste, I personally prefer some of the tracks on albums by artists, including taylor. They just stand out and I believe that that's what makes it amazing. Album of the year for me.
  62. BlyatGuy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Briliant album, very solid, emotional and break our hearts. So proud of this girl
  63. Aliceiuiu
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    My heard screamed This is probably one of the albums that has saved me more than ever.
    This album is a masterpiece and a sweet comeback perfect after a dark, thorny reputation.
    Every song in the album makes me love and can't stop listening to it
  64. Rads
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my god wow really just wow sooo much feeling in this album one of taylor's best album… Expand
  65. Nesrine13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It is a masterpiece. This is one of the best of taylor's work ever. Lover is perfect. We loved it. Haters back of. Lover is amazing. Words can't describe how much it is perfect❤️❤️
  66. bourahlasouhila
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imma let you finish but Taylor Swift have one of the best albums of all times, the bast albums of all times( and 1989 album of course theese are master pieces)… Expand
  67. PerryCops
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album and we love it so much and it’s so good omg is a good form to play with your friends… Expand
  68. jade_aparici
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't get why some Arianators or Lana Del Ray stans is trashing this album so much this one deserves to be known but some of you comparing this to your faves album. Anyways this just proves how desperate stans you are for being jealous and insecure why dont you just support your faves. You all need to calm doan hating another artist will not make your fave better.… Expand
  69. yarie
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    a spectrum of different emotions you experience with love, Taylor snapped again!
  70. HoangKhang
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
  71. fngrl131
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. Everything about the album is gold. Literally no skips.
  72. Lanam
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Cohesive masterpiece. Love it from the beginning to the end. This is about love in all of its ways.
  73. Htbv
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The most diverse album of Taylor Swift! Buying the album is my best decision, worth the money and the waiting time ❤
  74. gomezorgohome
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor swift never fails to amaze me honestly and so she did with this record!! Album of the year PERIODT!
  75. TeffySwift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love it so much taytay ahhhhhh can't wait to the another songs and please tay lover tour in manila
  76. Godisawom
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing album . The Man ,Afterglow,Cornelia Street, Paper Ring and Cruel Summer is my favourite song.… Expand
  77. Miminou
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's a masterpiece
  78. Havock67
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album definitely one of Swift’s best. Lots of happy anthems and bops that are great to listen too.
    She just seems to never disappoint her fans or audience.
  79. Tuannguyen
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Full of emotional songs... Each track gonna drive you to another wonderland...just take your earphones and feel them
  80. Camryn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Fantastic album all around, one of Swift’s best. She has outdone herself each album, but this album is on another level.
  81. trungky
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    OMG !!!!! I love it . She didn’t make me disappointed . I’m so proud of her
  82. WallflowerSwift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Possibly the best album of her career! She has done an amazing job of writing emotional pop songs, that have substance and relatability. Never have you heard a more romantic album, that’s honest about love.
  83. ntcong261
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The lyrical depth of RED and the artistic daring of 1989 is the exact description of Lover. Taylor really outdid herself with this one.
  84. leongo2410
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I Can't believe how the album "Lover" beautiful is ❤❤❤


    About 18 Tracks , Beautiful and Lovely Lyrics ❤❤
  85. kkeee
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album ever created with unique messages and lyrics. Swift poured her heart and emotions into this album… Expand
  86. leylasmiles
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An amazing production with really honest and valuable lyrics. Probably the best album of Taylors carreer and of course a strong candidate for AOTY.
  87. Hassansalim
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album l ever heard and my favrit album............................
  88. highxvictor
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it!!!!!! Cruel Summer & Lover are the best songs on the album … Expand
  89. Swiftiehere
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Attention to all swifties.Anal fans giving zero rating to lover So that the user rating going down .It from 9.3 to 8.7.They envy with Taylor success.Spread this message to all swiftie and make sure you guy give rating 10 to Lover. Especially this is the first album that Taylor own it.
  90. Aristohere
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album out of all.
    I really love I Think He Knows, Lover and all of the songs. Great job, T-Swizzle!
  91. Honya
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece for me , its perfections never end , it’s funny the first thing everyone does when listening to taylor swift is paying attention to the lyrics and being interested in what she has for the world , she caught the attention in all of her songs , her songs have a story and purpose behind it which makes her as successful as she is today in lover .
    The production of    This album is a masterpiece for me , its perfections never end , it’s funny the first thing everyone does when listening to taylor swift is paying attention to the lyrics and being interested in what she has for the world , she caught the attention in all of her songs , her songs have a story and purpose behind it which makes her as successful as she is today in lover .
    The production of lover was INSANE and I was totally there for it , the way she also talked about all the sides of love and the way she romanticized love is priceless , she is one of the few artists who can do this .

    Long live taylor swift    … Expand
  92. comer
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is one of the best if not the best album made by Taylor Swift. She proved once again to be a genius lyricist. Not a single skip.
  93. Noazas1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album in the whole word she putted all he emotions in it we went from reputation to lover
  94. darlingswifter
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift is, without a doubt, the best songwriter of our generation. Her discography shows how much of a great artist she is: constantly evolving and experimenting, while still remaining true to herself.
    Her work ethic is something that is often overlooked; her love, passion and dedication is what has made her who she is today and what has given her the most loyal fanbase out of every other popstar of our time.
    She isn’t going ANYWHERE anytime soon and we all know that. And some people should accept it.    … Expand
  95. Rarity2shy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I L
  96. Anisa95
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a great album. Still too long tho but stunning. Its hard to pick top 5 favourite but here we go:
    1. Cruel Summer
    2. Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince
    3. The man
    4. Afterglow
    5. Cornelia St    … Expand
  97. shelleylin
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    absolutely amazing. taylor has truly outdone herself again. from production to the lyrical content, this album is pure perfection.
  98. scenesofgomez
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the decade period. Queen of pop continues to set the standard for her peers. Living legend.
  99. ktSwiftie
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing! At first, I was unsure it was going to be good with the lead single ME!, but as she released the other songs I started to love it more and more.
  100. Idsb_swift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's a **** good album. I stg if arianators spoil the ratings imma leak her next album and that's on periyat luv.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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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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