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. Pumpkin13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Another amazing album by Taylor Swift that takes you to 18 song journey along with a lot of emotions especially falling in love. You can definitely find yourself in a happy relationship in this album even tough you are not in. Lover makes you feel like watching sunrise while reputation is midnight. As Swift says, step into the daylight and let it go.
  2. ayaammar
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it !!! its really the best album i have ever heard ,, taylor is so talented and this album is really a masrerpiece its the best from all the albums that she has ever written… Expand
  3. mayyar
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album she really over performed herself & done it again deserves more than what it got. Her ability to make every album sounds different from the previous is impressive no one does it like her.… Expand
  4. ArmaniAlcala
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album shows the other side of Taylor Swift that everyone wants to see for a very long time. It encompasses different type of songs in terms of who it is about. For the past years, she is known for writing songs about relationships and hate only. And this album proves it otherwise, that there's more to Taylor Swift. It may not be sonically cohesive as 1989 and reputation but everyThis album shows the other side of Taylor Swift that everyone wants to see for a very long time. It encompasses different type of songs in terms of who it is about. For the past years, she is known for writing songs about relationships and hate only. And this album proves it otherwise, that there's more to Taylor Swift. It may not be sonically cohesive as 1989 and reputation but every lyrics in this album will show you what Taylor's strength is in the music industry. Congratulations miss Swift!… Expand
  5. aelijah_silao
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Very Good Album, Cruel Summer, The Man, Lover, I Think He Knows, Cornelia Street, False God, Afterglow and Daylight are bops wbk
  6. Nadiaprinsloo21
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love how diverse the album is. Sad songs and happy songs. Songs about being in love and songs about heartbreak!
  7. jimmynecco
    Sep 1, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O definiria como um álbum pop genérico e bem convencional, isso não quer dizer que é uma obra ruim, muito pelo contrário, é um álbum bom, mas não bom o suficiente para se inovar tratando-se de Taylor Swift. Ao ponto que esse álbum mostra singles extremamente enjoativos e repetitivos, há músicas boas que deveriam ser destaque porém foram explorados de maneira desleixada.… Expand
  8. Josefine1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing album, definitely the best deserves a prize for album of the year!
  9. jazilagon
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    There's no skip. It deserves so much attention. Taylor's songwriting showed yet another level. She's a good singer-songwriter but the maturity of her writings now is a 100% growth in a very positive way.
  10. IntuitiveSis
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor’s creative genius sparkles with golden daylight in this compilation of love songs. The complexity of love, in all its color splash, surpasses other love songs of her generation. She takes you on a journey of playful love to passionate devotion with her rich lyrics and emotional content. She covers relationship from frenemies to lovers and then to her mother. A wide array of love inTaylor’s creative genius sparkles with golden daylight in this compilation of love songs. The complexity of love, in all its color splash, surpasses other love songs of her generation. She takes you on a journey of playful love to passionate devotion with her rich lyrics and emotional content. She covers relationship from frenemies to lovers and then to her mother. A wide array of love in all its complexity and chaos. Bops, whispery vocals, and jazzy instrumentals make this album a hit for generations to come.… Expand
  11. cupcakelibra
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    honestly her worst album so far. i liked reputation so much and i have my hopes up for this, but this is just a big ol dissapointment.
    but i like some of it songs tho. only some.
  12. pepelepew
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep
  13. Dhjgduu
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Horrible ridiculous disgusting absolute garbage i don't know how this was even the final product what are we in 2016 lmao so desperate but won't work this time lol
  14. sierracarlson
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Another stunning album!!! Jack's stellar production on this album adds to her amazing songwriting storytelling. Love it so much.

    Cruel Summer is my favourite track!!
  15. Aliak
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is the album you go to in your darkest of times and in your happiest of times. From False god to it's nice to have a friend every song has a unique tone that forces you to dance along. Undoubtedly Taylor swift best album after all it's the first one she actually owns.
  16. Lanastan100
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This is a miss for me . Not really original . Sound like everything she has done before .
  17. Lover89
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a wonderful album! An impeccable addition to her flawlessly diverse discography.… Expand
  18. Noab
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a complete masterpiece both sonic and lyrics wise, not sure how she did it, can't stop listening to the album!
  19. Nilavo
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor swift is a song writer before a singer. The album has few self written masterpieces. She has put social connotations in anthems like You need to calm down, The man and Prince Americana and the heartbreak prince. She has ventured into the classic Swift vulnerability which her past has tinged with an uncanny toxicity best described in afterglow and the archer . The album is the perfect blend of pop/indie vibe. Its mainstream yet its offstream. The Red storytelling makes a return debit in this albums in songs like Cornelia street and cruel summer. This is taylor at her strongest narrative even stronger than Reputation. The album ends perfectly with daylight. The album could be seen by some having filler tracks like its nice to have a friend but even though its a filler(as said by some) its stronger than most pop songs charting right now. So tis album id a certified masterpiece not to impress the ears right away but for the soul to find homage when its alone and secluded.… Expand
  20. mehakhanda
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    album of the year period. nobody can do it like her. taylor swift is god herself.
  21. Sharlyne
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It’s her best album yet honestly whoever says they don’t like it they must be born in the 2006
  22. babyidontfeel
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Truly disappointed. Taylor refuses to grow up, this is like a worse version of the same thing we’ve heard over and over again. Taylor is not creative nor original. Yuck.
  23. cegaxi144
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Eu tinha grandes esperanças. Perdemos a era de 1989, este não é o melhor álbum dela. Ainda era uma obra-prima pop!
  24. whitenostang
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    her worst album it sounds so childish amd messy i didn't like it at all sorry tay but meh
  25. Turkyys
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love taylor and I’m big fan of her music but I expected much more than this , since 1989 taylor seems to try to sell rather than make good music I’d like to bring back the taylor who made RED Or at least 1989… Expand
  26. Fami_Tee
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Beautiful album praising wonderfully of all the shades and magic of love! The entire aesthetic and cohesiveness of the album is the best one Taylor has had yet. Also unbeatable lyrics, truly Taylor Swift is the 'Taylor Swift' of our generation.
  27. raki15443
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    amo esse álbum tão tão tão tão tão tão tão tão tão! É lindo! amo esse álbum tão tão tão tão tão tão tão tão tão! É lindo!
  28. Memphis_Jess
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm giving it a 10 because it is so amazing. Other fandoms are creating fake bad reviews to get the metacritic score to go down and that's **** so yeah.… Expand
  29. Robertkows
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I usually don’t give any reviews but hearing the body of work Taylor has put out feel safe like escaping from all the negativity. The album has a beautiful storyline and the production is amazing. This isn’t probably my favorite T-Swizzle album so far.
  30. Lindak
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love this album so so so so so so so so so so so so much! It’s beautiful!
  31. Ericfields
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    She's come back gathering the best of her last three albums and making a perfect compilation of smart pop songs
  32. Fiin
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Some of the songs productions didnt fulfill my expectations but all of the lyrics definetly made up for it!
  33. Lovertay
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album means to me a lot first time I heard it I cried cuz Taylor worked so hard in it Lover is an amazing album u can say album of the year (in my opinion) So we should support Tay and the album… Expand
  34. xoxoGordon
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best pop album ever. Thanks for showing up in my life and light up my whole world. Taylor Swift, whether you hate her or not, she is one of the most powerful women you have ever seen. BTW some fans should focus on their idol and listen to their music, this is the only right way to make AG and LDR great again.
  35. jotijaki
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best pop album ever. Thanks for showing up in my life and light up my whole world. Taylor Swift, whether you hate her or not, she is one of the most powerful women you have ever seen. BTW some fans should focus on their idol and listen to their music, this is the only right way to make AG and LDR great again.
  36. idkwnth
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the queen has done it once again. knowing that this is the first album that she actually owns completely makes this album so much better. she's an incredible song writer and deserves to own all her master's because of her hard work. periodt. the lyrics? could cut glass.
  37. Anngetrunken
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums. Her lyrics are just so incredibly good and theres no song thats skippable. Very emotional and relatable songs.
  38. Somber
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album by far! Out of 18 tracks, at least 15 are very satisfying. Each track have some quality that makes it different from the others yet sound as good when compared together.

    All the negatives vote can't shake it off. It's still Universal Acclaim! Dear haters, you negative votes also push it to #1 Most Discussed Album of 2019? You know that?
  39. Ellyara
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album, Taylor got the real ability to write lyrics and songs that can touch you right in the feels
  40. Axa0419
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    If you cannot appreciate the complexity of these lyrics on this album yet written with such simplicity that anyone can relate these themes to their own life, then you are just a hater. Best album ever. Period.
  41. lisenpalmborg
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is sooo beautiful. Amazing lyrics, stunning vocals and great production. This album might just be her best. It saved 2019!!
  42. treeclimber
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Meh. Gave it a 1 cause it’s at least better than reputation. She needs to go back to that beautiful country/indie/alternative/pop sound that she created with Red, Speak Now. Besides a few exceptions, her pop songs sound forced, awkward, overproduced. And her lyrics get hidden behind the heavy production.
  43. NikiLondos
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love this album and I hope all the reviews are fair and not destructive. Album so good
  44. Plant998
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    Honestly not a fan of this new ablum... Very disappointing thought it'd be atleast okay. What happened to good music these days.
  45. Carlaswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the album is PERFECTION. that’s all. lit rally not a single skip they make me so happy and are so meaningful, y’all should go stream it
  46. Deewang13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    No one can deny lover is the best Album ever!!! Taylor never let any one down with her lyrical genius mind and inspire every individual to believe in themselves ❤️
  47. Janeaha
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is cohesive thematically and sonically. It allows a rich exploration of emotion and strong lyrics which both are exiting and new, but allow for a feeling of familiarity. There is instrumental experimentation and strip down moments to aid in relieving the tension behind the synth pop. The album may be 18 songs but all of which are perfectly placed and all cement their place onThis album is cohesive thematically and sonically. It allows a rich exploration of emotion and strong lyrics which both are exiting and new, but allow for a feeling of familiarity. There is instrumental experimentation and strip down moments to aid in relieving the tension behind the synth pop. The album may be 18 songs but all of which are perfectly placed and all cement their place on the album. Pop perfection!… Expand
  48. maximstt
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like this album! i listen to it every day!! every single song of it is amazing … Expand
  49. Telkx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. May con dien cham 0 diem la may con khung lol lover 100d jisuusiaokaoah… Expand
  50. Bemrick1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    She encompasses all aspects of love. The good, the heartbreaking, the bad. It’s a genius and greatly written record that shows her vulnerability and talent. She shares her personal stories in ways that you can dance and cry to. Unmatched. I’m glad she owns this one because she truly deserves every ounce of praise for this album.
  51. JoinTheHeist
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Simply genius lyrics. This album of 18 tracks covers the gamut of love and emotions plus includes fascinating politically charged songs and a heartbreaking song about her mother's battle with cancer.
    Album of the year.
  52. artemisneith
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    AOTY!!!

    Taylor snappedT with this album. Poor lead choice but who cares... she **** slayed. An skipless album. Hoes stay mad
  53. zhong
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    From ME! to lover , Every single did best and I like cruel summer most which deserves a music video to compensate getaway car. Lover is everything！！！！！！we did it！！！title track lover is beautiful and meaningful. I like Taylor so much
  54. Sitthweag
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's so funnnnn. The lyrics and production are so amazing. Pretty sure that it's Album of the Year.
  55. colouredswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    a pop masterpiece with the amazing production with the addition is Taylor’s brilliant song writing skills!
  56. sarzhf
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    hands down a masterpiece, once again taylor brought her life story to beautiful lyrics and harmony
  57. esthertan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is pop perfection. Swift’s best work I would say. A lyrical and musical masterpiece. The lyrics just knows the way to one’s heart and the music tops it off beautifully. There’s no one else who can make art as good as Taylor Swift and that’s a fact.
  58. vivinu
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love the diversity of the album. The lyrics are everything. One of Taylor's Best album. Good job Taylor
  59. vinaLorde
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Este álbum é definitivamente o seu melhor álbum, apresenta estilos diferentes e há uma música para todos !!! A produção das músicas é incrível e as letras são ainda melhores! Você não ficará desapontado.
  60. lilibautista
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing album. Her voice is beautiful. Those lyrics are just wow. Can’t decide yet whether this is my favorite album or continues to be 1989. However, this is my favorite at the moment. Lover, afterglow, daylight, along with other songs are truly amazing. So proud of her and this album.
  61. VincHawke
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Daylight, Cornelia Street, Soon You'll Get Better, Death By A Thousand Cuts and ME! are my fav songs in this great album, Taylor Swift is an amazing songwriter and LOVER is the best album since reputation and 1989, it should be the album of 2019.
  62. Sophie19195
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is definitely her best album, it showcases different styles and there is a song for everyone!!! The production of the songs are amazing and the lyrics are even better! You won’t be disappointed.
  63. Evssk
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Sorry, Taylor, I love you but this album SUCKS! :// I didn't like it at all and couldn't listen it more than one time.
  64. remyluviano
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Really happy for Taylor but the Album of the year belongs to Lana Del Rey Norman F****** Rockwell. Swifties are roaches periodt
  65. FerasGH
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I think the ppl are trying to give LOVER album 1 out of 10 , because it’s a powerful album, but we will continue to creating accounts and give the album 10/10
  66. Thirupathi
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift has proved herself as a songwriter again this time with her latest album Lover
  67. hopeindystopiia
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is amazing and no one can tell me otherwise,Taylor Swift and jack did such an amazing job
  68. louisavery
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is incredible, i love it so much. I've loved her 3 summers now, honey, but i want 'em all… Expand
  69. bratztwiins
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    same sound slapped on a different album. Not sure how some people find the same sounds entertaining
  70. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album she's putting out so far... when she said she'll never release an album unless she's sure it's better than the previous albums she didn't lie. that's on wha? that's on periyat.
  71. rizalmdzamri
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is soooo good . lyric , sonic , genius . I love how swift write the lyric . kudos to you @taylorswift… Expand
  72. daxlamation
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kudos to Taylor Swift. I lover her works and albums. She never failed me. THANK YOU TAYLOR SWIFT… Expand
  73. NashNeri
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    It is the same generic pop sound just this time she’s trying way too had to appeal to the LGBT community so she can grab their cash while doing literally nothing new.
  74. natalievoo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    perfect- lyrics, production, vocals it’s perfect like everything Ms Swift has put out
  75. iraphaeu
    Aug 31, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. achei bem fraquinho, nada inovador, tudo que ela já fez com uma pegada 1989 e reputation.… Expand
  76. staymadd
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lyrically one of her best albums, it personally tops Speak Now. It really conveys her love for Joe and how she's had ups and downs in her relationship.
  77. crfo333
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I did not like the lyrics and I was overall disappointed with this album. Not great.
  78. 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 ❤
  79. kai_marten
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love lover. It’s her best album. The lyrics are as good as speak now, the hooks are as great as red and the production is 1989. There’s something for everyone on this album..
  80. Franco99
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Beautiful ts-style lyrics, bright and warm vibe, couldn't be better. Daylight and Lover deserves all the praises. Plus, fans of Lana and Ariana, who also deliberately give zero score to lower the user score, remember what you did. Karma is real.
  81. Nilli
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Taylor's work and everything about her.
    The album feels like heaven I love you    … Expand
  82. Gateaux
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing. This album is a kind of music that Taylor has never done before. I really like vocal, lyrics, sound and everything, it is really smooth together. This is one of her best album, that's all I can say.… Expand
  83. JoseMartz13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    TayReina tan icónica dando arte que Cagadaty no puede y Lady travesti que siga de colgada
  84. Nica_Llorera
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best lyrics combined with the best vocals Swift had ever written and sang her entire career. Worth the listen, gives you the giddy feeling of being in love but at the same time leaves you with that heavy load weighing down on your chest.… Expand
  85. Javidu
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover is the kind of album I would like to listen every time I’m feeling love, happiness or sadness, it can describe all of those feelings together, beautiful lyrics that can bring back your favorite memories… Expand
  86. 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
  87. Maichon
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of her so far. Love every song of it. The lyrical content is amazing.… Expand
  88. Saja369
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    All the songs sound the same. I only liked ME!
    Taylor Swift is overrated.
    Sorry.
  89. bryansulistio
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is brilliant and beautiful, not a single skip. The lyrics? Never doubt Taylor Swift
  90. Abbi1317
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m in love with this album, she has put all the posible feeling that you feel when you are in love. A celebration of love… Expand
  91. Matt1217
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Trash. Utter trash. I think I’d rather listen to my alarm for 8hrs straight than this crap. Shows absolutely zero growth as an artist and her vocals are painful to hear. Someone tell this girl that she can’t sing because clearly she doesn’t understand that
  92. lmiserablel
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally meh there I said it and I meant what I said … Expand
  93. ginnyweasley
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
  94. kmhazbun
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums. She sounds passionate, real and raw while keeping up with unique melodies and her usual outstanding writing skills.
    Once again Taylor has shown us her power and her creative talent in a true pop masterpiece. Lover is without a doubt one of the best pop albums out in 2019.
  95. Thekingof45
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of her and the history I love this album Thanks you Taylor Swift for make art for everyone… Expand
  96. Areen
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A love letter to love itself
  97. dklaabby
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    The same basic, repetitive pop music you hear all the time. She peaked when she released 1989
  98. ThomasSwift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a diversified music album, telling Taylor Swift's vision for the future and litigation against the LGBTQ group.… Expand
  99. Katett21
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Wonderful, mature, full of love. We can see that miss Swift are having her best life ever. I love this album so much
  100. Iaughinwmylover
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    So amazing, her best album yet. However lots of people are giving it 0s on here bc of dumb stan wars
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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