• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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8.4

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  1. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE! It’s fantastic! I absolutely Love(r) it!
    Every time that I listen to the album, I ADORE IT ALWAYS MORE AND MORE
  2. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    There’s not much to say, just that this is arguably Taylor’s best pop album ever, especially under a lyrical point of view. Death by a thousand cuts, afterglow, cruel summer and daylight deserve a special mention because those are true masterpieces, probably some of the best songs Taylor ever produced in her whole career.
  3. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album ever she’s just ahead of her time no one can relate to and perfect work with the lyrics production and the MVs and all songs this is an absolute no skip album it’s so beautiful and perfect
  4. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Matured songwriting. All 18 track heavenly good. Deserve AOTY. the producer of every songs deserve ROTY. This album make you find a partner and dance along together. Let celebrate by stream it at itunes spotify amazon and etc. Expand
  5. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    a diverse yet still cohesive album filled with brilliant lyrics and amazing productions. a gem from 2019.
  6. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such an amazing album! Is Taylor. She makes me feel so emotional and her lyrics are so important and beautiful Expand
  7. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So many beautiful elements to this album. The production is insane and Taylor’s voice is as amazing as always. Incredible lyrics that do the best storytelling throughout each song. There’s nothing more you can ask of an artist who puts their heart and souls into every detail. Taylor Swift has done it again. Expand
  8. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Is a beautiful album, i love Taylor and her lyrics, my favorite song of this album is Cornelia Street
  9. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so touching. The best songs are Cruel Summer, London Boy, i Think He Know Expand
  10. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Im giving this point because of the toxic swifties behavior. I hope she doesn’t even get the nomination for album of the year
  11. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    An absolutely amazing album! Love Cruel Summer and The Man! Taylor is so good at writing touching lyrics.
  12. daj
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    lyrics and songs are basic. I like Taylor but seenms she has gone for popular trashy pop over good song writing. shame
  13. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Fantastic album. Full of emotions. Taylor knows how to speak about love and we loved it
  14. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Omg there are literally no words to describe HOW MUCH this album means to me. Taylor did that!! anyway stream Norman F***** Rockwell
  15. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    So aesthetically crafted, eargasm at its finest ♥️ my heart is so full I LOVE IT TOO MUCH
  16. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift 7th album shows her maturity and growth as she continue to evolve with her sound. This album is a lot better than 1989 as lyrics has more depth with the catchy beats and melodies. Taylor Swift continues to show that she is the greatest song writer of the modern age. Expand
  17. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album deserves to be The Album of The Year! I ain't kidding. Listen at your own risk cause you might love Taylor even more.
  18. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date! The lyrics are well written and the songs are all bops. I am so happy she owns this album.
  19. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Another beautiful album from Miss Taylor Alison Swift. From the start to the end of the album taylor tells a story that even spans from the events of summer 2016. Taylor's lyrical content is always on point but with lover she mixes these lyrics with catchy pop sounds that can make even a sad song sound happy. At the end of the day taylor has been slaying the game for 13 years and thisAnother beautiful album from Miss Taylor Alison Swift. From the start to the end of the album taylor tells a story that even spans from the events of summer 2016. Taylor's lyrical content is always on point but with lover she mixes these lyrics with catchy pop sounds that can make even a sad song sound happy. At the end of the day taylor has been slaying the game for 13 years and this latest album is an extraordinary piece to add to her collection of masterpieces. Expand
  20. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    My ears are blessed , i mean this the best thing i’ve ever heard , the album is soo good
  21. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Todo lançamento do álbum de Taylor, eu sempre digo que este é o melhor de todos e Lover não faz diferença. Ela simplesmente não podia deixar de se superar. Verdadeiramente um dos maiores artistas de todos os tempos.
  22. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I can’t find any song that made u really impressed And the concept of the album can be done by 3 songs maximum I skipped all the songs by the middle and I don’t think there’s a way to listen to this album fully
  23. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a lovely Album of all times. And also I really love the Cruel Summer and the Daylight and Aftetglow. Expand
  24. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Eu gosto deste álbum. Isso me faz sentir calmo e pacífico. Alguém pode me entender, Taylor é quem me conhece.
  25. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Every release of Taylor's album, I always say that this is her best one yet and Lover is no difference. She just couldn't help but outdid herself. Truly one of the greatest artists of all time.
  26. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the lyrics in this album it shows off Taylor's lyrical side more since critics doubted her lyrical skills after releasing 'reputation' and that album was supposed to be that way since she wasn't going to promote and talk about it. And I really like the production of this album its like a mixture of her older stuff and her newer stuff which made it different to her albums. And it also shows the different types of love, here she shows off her love for her boyfriend, her love for her mom, her love for lgbtq + community, her love for her friends, her love for herself. Expand
  27. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019. 10/10, would highly recommend. The album has 18 splendid tracks, each taking us through a magical journey. Stream it to find out more.
  28. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love the album. a banger. a bop. like a rainbow with all of the colors. all these just beautiful Expand
  29. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Tão artesanal quanto a estética, o melhor do ouvido. meu coração está tão cheio que eu amo tanto
  30. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums ever written
  31. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Álbum impressionante! Definitivamente o topper de 2019 e cada música trabalha em direção a uma visão completa, que é Lover.
  32. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album of 2019. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Expand
  33. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Don’t waste your time listening to the same drab fodder. nothing new, not surprised at all.
  34. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    best album i've ever listened to and may be the best album of our generation.
  35. Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's her best album yet. A love letter and evolutive. Daylight, The Archer, Paper Rings, False God, INTHF, SYGB, Miss Americana & THP..., an album with no skips Expand
  36. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album taylor has ever made. She is in love so much and she’s killing it. Yessss Expand
  37. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor é a rainha definitiva !!!!
    Vindo para o álbum do ano no Grammy Awards !!!!
  38. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    it's super fascinating. i love you Taylor. i'll be there with u forever. let's the game begin :))
  39. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Swift shows off her lyrical side in this album. The lyrical content in this album is very rare for a pop record. And the production in this album is like a mixture of her older stuff and newer stuff making it different from her albums. This is probably the most sonically cohesive album she has made since her fifth studio album '1989'. Expand
  40. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This album is mediocre at best, none of these songs really stand out to me, all of them sound boring
  41. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A truly genius album. Every single song hits how it was intended to. A perfect follow up to reputation. Swift is a true artist and this album is just further proof of that. In conclusion, we have to stan.
  42. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Stream Eurovision instead, Helena Paparizou slays. buy My Number One on iTunes.
  43. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A soundtrack for adulthood. After years of looking for love, Swift brings out one of the best records where she explores the different layers and aspects of love going from cute crushes, wedding melodies, self love anthems, family, heartbreaks, friendship, etc. But in the process of finding love Taylor took a more experimental role and not only she gave a new perspective of a common topic in mainstream songs but she’s showing her true colors and experimenting with sounds that while still into the pop genre are not usually popular among recent mainstream releases Expand
  44. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    really bad dont like it could be done better by somebody else, just my opinion
  45. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so so so much amazing! This is her best album!! Other artists can't relate. anna ou Expand
  46. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is undeniably the best album Swift has made! As critics said, the album is evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
  47. 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.
  48. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a beautifully written masterpiece and Taylor Swift never fails to blow our minds with her song writing ability. The production in this album is very different from her other albums. Her vocals are amazing. Every song has a meaning to the word lover. This whole album is a love letter to love itself as Taylor herself has said. 100% recommend to stream this album. She has alsoThis album is a beautifully written masterpiece and Taylor Swift never fails to blow our minds with her song writing ability. The production in this album is very different from her other albums. Her vocals are amazing. Every song has a meaning to the word lover. This whole album is a love letter to love itself as Taylor herself has said. 100% recommend to stream this album. She has also said to hat love is a very complex feeling and that’s why the album is long, to cover the different emotions of love. 10/10 Expand
  49. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The most amazing album, Taylor has done it again! From the beautiful lyrics in Cornelia Street to the absolute bops The Man, Cruel Summer and Paper Rings to the heart wrenching Soon You’ll Get Better. Utter perfection!
  50. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    dünyanın en ii albümü wallah 10 vermeyeni sdöverim armadaiaör the herabrrak prince
  51. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TAYLOR SWIFT BEST ALBUM, this album hit important message about Equality ! LOVE IT SO MUCH TAYLOR Expand
  52. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first album that Taylor truly owns. I’m so happy for her. And also I have to say she can write the best song in the world. Lover is an incredible album that deserves higher ratings. Period. Expand
  53. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    ALWAYS BACIS LYRICS NORMAN F*******G ROCKWELL IS BETTER LANA IS BETTER THAN TAYLOR SORRY SWIFTIES. MALLAR SİZ KİMSİNİZ AQ MALLARI ALIN 0 HAYIR YANİ DİNLEMİYORSUNUX MADEM NİYE 0 VERİYORSUNUZ KUDURUKLAR ALIN 0 NFR ÇOK DAHA İYİ BİR ALBÜM
  54. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Don't get me wrong but Reputation and Lover is her worst album. We want the old Taylor back. This albums has so many skips and corny lyrics. Also she's milking so many dramas it's getting annoying. 1989 is still her best album. I'm a swiftie btw
  55. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is a love letter that anyone can relate to. The beautiful melancholy and nostalgic rhythm can make anyone soft, like really. This album is one of her best. This proves that she can do pop love songs really well, even though she proved it with 1989, she really improved herself. Once again raising the standard of her music quality.
  56. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a masterpiece and this album deserve to win album of the year this up coming grammy award Expand
  57. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her best album so far. All of her are songs are wrote metaphorically and I'm loving it, The songwriting is the best. Her vocals are improving. I just lov(h)er
  58. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    arguably her best album, lyrically and sonically! One of the best albums of the year!
  59. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    You’d enjoy if if you mute the volume. Aren’t we over these generic, repetitive, boring songs that use serious topics just to get the word out (for the song not about the topic)
  60. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2019, all the songs are really good. Lyrics on point. So damn good album Expand
  61. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This new album gives me a different perspective, a different Taylor swift, a new embrace of color, a departure from the darkness of her last album
  62. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    the best album written by the best song writer, my favourite is Cornelia Street
  63. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is not her best album Her best album is red second best album is 1989 But this one just not bad Expand
  64. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is so good. Taylor Swift wrote by her heartbeat and there's no reason for me not to support and give her 10 mark
  65. Aug 23, 2019
    8
    A very strong album indeed, if it were a bit shorter it would have been stronger
  66. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every album that Taylor Swift releases is a masterpiece—lyrically, melodically and its production. Expand
  67. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An incredible album if you are objective and unbiased with your view. Great lyricism and metaphors. Sonically cohesive.
  68. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Very worst. She is kid. She can get job as kindergarten teacher. Nursery rhymes. No maturity for 30 year old woman. Is she talentless
  69. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is not that good don’t like it at all... taylor is not as good than before Expand
  70. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very generic sound.
    Not impressed at all. It sounds like a bunch of recycled pop songs. Would never listen again.
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  71. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Its lit rally so cohesive, like red was red had good songs but sis was all over the place and luver is like not that bad tbh after m*! i lit rally wanted to k!ll myself it was so bad and i was scared i would have to unstan but no luv its so good and makes me feel pregnant
  72. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    10/10
    All the songs are so well written and the production is just awesome! It feels so raw and personal. Makes the audience feel more connected.
  73. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Incredible album. Swifts incredible songwriting covers a range of topics including love, heartbreak, illness, politics, homophobia, hate culls, friendship, and other important topics. The production is enticing and unique and this is album is truly something. Do listen
  74. Aug 25, 2019
    10
    i love this album sooooo much. I dont know what other people think but this is absolutely the BEST album in 2019
  75. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Very worst she is. Same song. Very bad lyrics. Cringe school girl. Go to kindergarten and learn spelling. Idiot girl. Only children like this nursery rhyme
  76. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Mind-blowing! Not enough great and nice words to describe how great it is. The more u listen to it the more u fall in love with it.
  77. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album so far from TS.. Cruel summer, the man, miss americana and the heartbreak prince.. And a lot more.. Its so great Expand
  78. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A pop perfection! Amazing production, flawless songwriting once again and the delivery was perfect!! Lover is a true pop masterpiece!
  79. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best Album for the Best Lyricist of my generation. If only I can give more than 10, I would.
  80. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This entire album is a masterpiece! i have not stopped listening to this album since it came out! its sooo good! some of my favs are london boy and cornelia street :)
  81. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing album. Miss Americana & the heartbreak prince is one of my favorite.
  82. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I can't believe Taylor made a such suck album in her thirty years old. It should be sent to the garbage center
  83. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her music is magic. Lyric and melody is beautiful and meaningful. "The man" make a teenager girl like me more powerful Expand
  84. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    At first I liked Taylor Swift very much. This album is sweet and interesting. She tried many of these style. Give me a sincere experience
  85. Sep 1, 2019
    8
    Brilliant album, nice visit to country music and elements of rock and punk music, honest songs represent maturity in love, however it's lengthy and some songs could be better and you can get bored easily when you keep listening to at least half of them.
  86. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the songs are Amazing . Cruel summer / MAATHP / The man are absolute BOPS. Best Taylor swift album after Reputation. Expand
  87. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    beautiful album periodt cruel summer, cornelia street and afterglow snapped
  88. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album ........................ period ..................................
  89. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrics and melody is there. Meaningful. What I want to an artist is to write their own song and Im glad taylor did it Expand
  90. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Con cada álbum muestra su talento como compositora y cantante y con este nuevamente demostró su talento. Un álbum increíble, desde la primera hasta la última canción. Literalmente un álbum perfecto.
  91. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Absolutely Taylor's best album so far. She spreads love everywhere, broadcasts love of a vast range
  92. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    With every album she shows her talent as a songwriter and a singer and with this one again she proved her talent. An amazing album, from the first to the last track. Literally a perfect album.
  93. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    No skips at all... every song is amazing my favs, I think he knows, cruel summer, lover and paper rings actually thinking about it I could just list them all!
  94. 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.
  95. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    10. one of best taylor's albums. She tells stories in every single song. shes one of the best songwriters
  96. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing album - all the lyrics are linked and have a message. Taylor’s mind is crazy, I don’t know how she comes up with such great music that actually has a special meaning to it. Expand
  97. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    album and artist of this decade! every song is a bop and this album has no skips.
  98. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Beautiful album with 18 coherent, but different songs. It has a mix of her old styles, with Cornelia Street, classic pop with Cruel Summer and new styles with It’s Nice To Have A Friend. Swift uses this album to talk about important topics - The Man is all about how hard it is to be a female in the music industry, and her very emotional song Soon You’ll Get Better tells the story of herBeautiful album with 18 coherent, but different songs. It has a mix of her old styles, with Cornelia Street, classic pop with Cruel Summer and new styles with It’s Nice To Have A Friend. Swift uses this album to talk about important topics - The Man is all about how hard it is to be a female in the music industry, and her very emotional song Soon You’ll Get Better tells the story of her mother’s battle with cancer. Once again, Swift demonstrates some gorgeous songwriting, and there is something in the album for most people. Expand
  99. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album ever. Haters are here giving 0 points. Pathetic ahahhgahagdasjaacjfa
Metascore
79

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.