• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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  1. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift on this album shows that her compositions can only get better. Definitely the album of the year Expand
  2. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Absolutely stunning album! Beautiful lyrics, cohesive sounds and such great messages! More than thrilled to live in an era where pop music was saved again and again by Ms. Swift. Those zero-haters should be ashamed.
  3. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a love letter to love itself- all the captivaing, spellbinding, maddening, devastating red, blue, gray, golder aspects of it (that's why there are so many songs) In honor of fever dreams, bad bad boys, confessions of love on a drunken night out, Christmas lights still hanging in January, guitar string scars on my hands, false gods and blind faith, memories of jumping into anThis album is a love letter to love itself- all the captivaing, spellbinding, maddening, devastating red, blue, gray, golder aspects of it (that's why there are so many songs) In honor of fever dreams, bad bad boys, confessions of love on a drunken night out, Christmas lights still hanging in January, guitar string scars on my hands, false gods and blind faith, memories of jumping into an icy outdoor pool, creaks in floorboards and ultraviolet morning light, inally finding a friend, and opening the curtains to see the clearest, brightest daylight after the darkest night..

    We are what we love This is lover
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  4. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the best album by Taylor yet. In love with it. It's been on loop since last 7 days. Expand
  5. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Is a beautiful album, the way how Taylor Swift expresses her feelings it’s really magical, this album makes me think about all her career because in some songs we can feel the old Taylor but stronger now, I love this album, it is a really good pice of music, every song tell you a story witch I think is amazing, the album is long but I can understand why.
  6. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is colorful, and it is filled with all kinds of love, so I think it is perfect!!! Expand
  7. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album in the whole word she putted all he emotions in it we went from reputation to lover
  8. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Totally amazing loved the album so much . Tge production the lyrics the vocals were insane. You should definitely give it a listen
  9. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is just PERFECT. You can listen to it with no skips. Lover has upbeat, slower, happy, sad songs and every single one of them are special and defferent from each other but at the same time they all have something in common, the nice beat and the amazing songwriting!!! That’s the album that not many artists make.
  10. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the album was phenomenal. Must listen album.All the tracks are good.Lyrics are very good.
  11. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I've waited so long for this album and I wasn't disappointed. She has evolve as a wonderful butterfly and stay The Pop Queen (for me).
    But everyone has a Crown :p
  12. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Iconic and legendary album!! Taylor’s a lyrical genius. Period. Haters can stay pressed
  13. Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Lover is a wonderfully written album that expresses an array of emotions that having an intense beautiful love will bring to you. Taylor uses creative twist all throughout the album bringing a sense of life to all the songs. The lyrics are as always my favorite part of album due to their specific nature that gives every song a personal touch. You feel like you were right there with herLover is a wonderfully written album that expresses an array of emotions that having an intense beautiful love will bring to you. Taylor uses creative twist all throughout the album bringing a sense of life to all the songs. The lyrics are as always my favorite part of album due to their specific nature that gives every song a personal touch. You feel like you were right there with her when she sings. Expand
  14. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    There are no words for how much I love this album. The lyrics, the vocals, the production. There is no one out there that can do what she does, Time & time again. There is something for everyone on this album, it’s so diverse & interesting. I’m forever in awe of this woman. Any negative review is a result of the media's attempt to paint her as something less than what she is for years.There are no words for how much I love this album. The lyrics, the vocals, the production. There is no one out there that can do what she does, Time & time again. There is something for everyone on this album, it’s so diverse & interesting. I’m forever in awe of this woman. Any negative review is a result of the media's attempt to paint her as something less than what she is for years. If you can step out of what you think you are supposed to feel when you hear her name & just appreciate how ridiculously talented she is you will understand. Expand
  15. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The lyrics on this album were soo good and the album had a song for almost every mood!
  16. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    she’s done it again. she’s such a lyrical genius and the entire album is so amazing and well written and ahhh i cant explain how much i love it! definitely one of my favorite albums of all time
  17. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Everyone should appreciate it
  18. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's just amazing. Lyrically beautiful. Sonically pleasant. Every song is so different but so compelling
  19. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love you Taylor Expand
  20. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I dare to say this might be her best album to the date. The production and songwriting in this album is magnificent. Love Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Princei
  21. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love this album so so much. It is amazing. Songs, lyrics, melodies are so beautiful to sing along. It is full of Taylor’s great emotion and love for people she’s loved and cared. It’s incredible. The best album in my heart ever.
  22. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Ehhh vbbhhhhhggggggggggffffffggvggffgfffgbklpoirrewsscvvvggggggfffhhhggftftfgggggg
  23. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums. It's so happy. She's the best artist of this generation. I love it!
  24. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is INCREDIBLE. Every song is so beautifully written, and most of them she wrote by herself. That’s what I call talent. From the upbeat melodies of Cruel Summer to the eerie chorus of It’s Nice To Have A Friend, to the Nostalgic yet beautiful lyrics and ethereal echoes of Daylight. Obsessed
  25. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her first album that she truly owns happens to be the best body of work of hers to date.
  26. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    More of the same, more boyfriends / ex boyfriends songs, Reputation was revolutionary in theme but returned to the same as before with Lover
  27. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album in the universe. She si the great songwritter and i love the tracks. Expand
  28. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Simply Amazing! This is Taylor Swift at her best. Lyrics and production are really interesting. Go listen it
  29. Aug 23, 2019
    0
    Worst Taylor swift album of all time. I’m disappointed because I thought it would be way better than this. Most overrated album of all time. Be sure to pick up gaga’s Next album instead for an artist who can actually sing !!!
  30. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is art, the lyrics and melody. Taylor Swift is undoudtedly the best singer and songwriter.
  31. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It’s a great album and makes feel different about love and romance, i love it
  32. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is what would happen if 1989 aged like fine wine for years. It’s mature, honest, catchy, and innovative. The production hasn’t been this good since 1989, and it’s definitely the best production yet. Some must listens are Cruel Summer, False God, Afterglow, Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince, and The Man. How will she top this? All we know is that Miss Swift ALWAYS delivers.
  33. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of best album in this decade. Taylor Swift is so so so talent Single, Song writer. Love her so much Expand
  34. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    On of the best albums to ever exist along with every other Taylor Swift album.
    Every single song is perfect or is a masterpiece!
    I just love this album so much! My top 4 from the album are: The Archer, Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince, Death By A Thousand Cuts and Daylight.
  35. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    boring af. all the songs sound the same, I was expecting more from Taylor... reputation and 1989 were way better.
  36. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    the album does not change its repetitive rhythms, her voice has no impact, it should be noted that there are good lyrics but not excellent
  37. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love is complexity, equality, trust and everything.
    You are what you love. Lover is an album combing life and love.
  38. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever i love it
    Lover
    Cruel summer The man
    The archer
    I think he knows
    Miss Americana & the heartbreak princes
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  39. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album has definitely become one of my favourite Taylor albums to date. I love all the songs so much and they're the kind that just get better and better with each listen
  40. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love this album so much. Lover is so romantic, it make me want to fall in love.
  41. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is a beautiful album, filled with emotion and heart. It is Taylor’s best work thus far (in my opinion). You can truly feel how she was feeling in each song, from Lover, to Death By A Thousand Cuts, to Soon You’ll Get Better. I smiled, I cried, my heart broke, and I felt hopeful listening to this album for the first time and every time after. This album is truly a masterpiece.
  42. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet! I love the way she experiments with her music, and she keeps raising the bar for pop culture!
  43. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It is easily her best work to date. It is the embodiment of all forms of love. From family to friends to relationships.
  44. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is the best album from Taylor Swift so far!
    Each songs has its own meaning.
  45. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Her worst album yet, Me! is lyrically and sonically a peppa pig song. She has talent but she’s wasting it only for the money
  46. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Such a beautiful, timeless album. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that this is the best album that Swift has released.
  47. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album takes you on such a beautiful emotional journey. She proves, once again, that her songwriting skills are exceptional.
  48. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Stream lover for a clear skin yall why are u du*mbs and listening to other artists when taylor are existed .
  49. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing.Love you Taylor. Really love False God & The Man,Cornelia Street,... Expand
  50. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    As a longtime fan of her music, I can confidently say this is some of her best work. Lover is exquisite.
  51. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift has outdone herself yet again with this brand new body of work. An exceptional album.
  52. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best album ever i have heard, still there is some songs i don't actually in love most but Lover - Cruel Summer - I Forgot That You Existed - Americana... - Daylight and i have special heart with You Need To Calm Down, love this album so much
  53. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! It gives a great feeling of love, trust, desire and fantasy.
  54. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Swift’s seventh album feels like a partial resurrection of Swift of old: moony romance and earnest earworms Expand
  55. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The writing on this album and the story it tells is something magical. Her best album yet.
  56. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Literally better than sliced bread. Swift’s lyrics are unparalleled in the world of pop music and she refuses to water down her ingenuity for the sake of a chart topping record--because she can get there without sacrificing what she’s time and time again proven to be the best in the industry at.
  57. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the decade period. Queen of pop continues to set the standard for her peers. Living legend.
  58. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is a amazing album,all songs are perfect, FALSE GOD IS MY FAV. Totally complete art as always from Taylor,have sad songs,happy songs,dance songs. SIMPLY PERFECT.
  59. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Album Ever! my fave song in this album is paper rings and soon you'll get better : ) Expand
  60. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album proves that true love exist. It makes me believe in love again. Thank you so much, Taylor Swift.
  61. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album to ever exist. Swift surpassed my expectations, giving us a an extraordinary masterpiece
  62. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The album is actually nice and it shows how good as an artist Ms. Swift is, and the artistry of the album is very on point. Aside from that is it's Quality, it is one of the best albums of 2019. Its urge to fight for equality among LGBTQ+ Community, Females and Males are also one of the best in this album.
  63. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I’m in love with this album , it’s one of her best albums. Her voice is so great ❤️
  64. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Soooooo god taylor. You did it. AGAIN. An amazing mix of emotions on each song. Girrllllllll
  65. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The hybrid of the essence of her past albums. High level production like 1989, with the mood of Red, and story-telling lyrics as ever.
  66. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love everything about it. The best!
    Playing on repeat
  67. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The album has a very nice production with amazing lyrical content. It is full of bops like “Creul Summer”, “London Boy” and much more. There’s a track with the title “Daylight” that sounds really beautiful. Swift did very well on this album once again, like always. Amazing.
  68. Aug 31, 2019
    3
    Creo que pudo haber sido mejor, pues algunas canciones si son muy rítmicas creo que solo destacan dos en todo el álbum
  69. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    all too well was everything I love this song so much oh mu gad love it
  70. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  71. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    amazing! new heights for taylor swift, she did such an incredible job. the emotions and messages really popped out, i’m just incredibly proud of her
  72. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AMAZING ALBUM I LIKE IT BETTER THAN HER PAST TWO ALBUMS. SOME OF MY FAVORITES ARE CRUEL SUMMER, THE MAN, LOVER, FALSE GOD, AND PAPER RINGS. THIS IS THE KIND OF MUSIC THE INDUSTRY IS LACKING. ITS GREAT FOR EVERYONE TOO. NO ONE IS DOING IT LIKE HER 13/10 WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND Expand
  73. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    taylor here showcased verry well her writing abilitys in each song she showed a certain feeling related to love. Every song have a difrent sound and as an overall all the songs are good
  74. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best taylor album so far, the awesome lyrics combined with it's stunning production, pure fire
  75. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    10/10 pure excellence. Love her commitment to writing her own music as well.
  76. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album has something for everyone! Beautiful lyrics,versatile songs and Taylor’s voice has never sounded better! Have been listening to this non stop since it came out!
  77. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Swift comes back swinging full force with this new masterpiece. Although kind of bit scattered, every song felt like a process and journey. One time your dancing to songs like paper rings then crying to songs like soon you’ll get better. Along with its massive sales, the album solidifies swift as a pop star mogul and an authentic artist among her peers
  78. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    some of her best work! the album is cohesive, has a strong underlying theme, contains callbacks to old albums, and is so good i haven’t stopped listening since it came out!!
  79. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of her absolute best!!! I can’t believe how good it is but I enjoyed it so much. From songs like Paper Rings and Cornelia street. AMAZING!
  80. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    it was okay, i guess. Meh. Nothing special about. Just an average album with a few bops that are just basic. It’s cute
  81. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album of her so far. Every song is catchy. Love all of them. I think he knows is my favourite.
  82. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love it. Taylor Swift .She's so talanted. Lover made me feel better. Expand
  83. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album shows that Taylor Swift is still evolving and maturing as an artist. Each song is unique while still working together as a cohesive piece of art. Probably my favorite Taylor Swift album to date.
  84. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    it has absolutely 0 skips and many songs with 18 tracks which are all equally good it's practically impossible to pick a favorite, i personally have 4 favorites: cruel summer, cornelia street, london boy, and the man. one of the best albums in 2019
  85. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the lyrics, the sound, the feelings it makes you feel. everything in this album is absolutely amazing. it hits so hard, makes you understand her exact emotions, but seems like you need to have an amazing taste to understand it. sorry taylor, i just want you to know that there are people who love the masterpiece and are grateful for the amazing album. thank you really
  86. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Very, very bad. She's thirty years old singing like she's on kids bop and it's pathetic. Lana outsold
  87. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    THIS THE BEST ALBUM I’VE EVER HEARD ITS SO EMOTIONAL AND AMAZING I LOVE HOW SHE WORKS HARDER THAN EVER SHE DESERVES ALL THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS
  88. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album I've heard in awhile stream,stream ,stream ,and stream some more!!!!
  89. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    PURE TALENT lyrically, sonically, vocally, everything about this album is astonishing. Taylor did not come to play!.
  90. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The album is pretty solid. It is the word that is best to describe it. Not a single track was a skip.
  91. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Its one of the best albums released this year, or might even be the best one, critics paid it dust as its long WHICH is misogynistic as drake album had 20 songs and that made no difference in the score, people take taylor for granted hence the reason critics do it too while she is a gem in the industry
  92. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album yet. Hands down. I was a Speak Now stan, but this album is just full of love and happiness and the melodies are amazing and the lyrics are as sharp as glass. Steam Lover for Clean skin. Also you annoying ariana fans stop giving this album bad ratings because you want that rat to be higher even though Taylor OWNS the music industry. Expand
  93. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is truly a wondrous concoction of love in all its complexity and chaos (in the words of Taylor Swift). We have both light and heavy subject matters showcased in the songs presented in this album, and she once again displays her diversity in speaking out in different topics though veiled in metaphors and symbols that perhaps others may not pick up on or understand. My favouriteThis album is truly a wondrous concoction of love in all its complexity and chaos (in the words of Taylor Swift). We have both light and heavy subject matters showcased in the songs presented in this album, and she once again displays her diversity in speaking out in different topics though veiled in metaphors and symbols that perhaps others may not pick up on or understand. My favourite tracks off this album are mostly all of it, but notably I absolutely adore Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince, for its genius way of speaking about politics in a high school setting that is relatable to almost anyone. I love Cruel Summer for its exquisite production and how the lyrics portray a story that highlights the internal struggle of liking someone you cannot have so fantastically. The Man, for the lyrics that most women can echo and resonate with, and Taylor Swift is definitely qualified to speak on this as she has been subjected to, as she has said, the different vocabulary given to men and women in any industry. Soon You’ll Get Better is heart-wrenchingly raw. Daylight draws parallels from her previous albums and incorporates the lessons she has learned in a touching melody. All in all, her songwriting in this one completely stabs your heart into a million pieces with one song then glues it back together again with another. For me, this album is amazing. songwriting, production, vocals. Expand
  94. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is the wise, mature, strong love child of 1989 and RED. It takes the strongest features of the two albums, pushes it together and adds a little something extra to it, making it unique. Taylor managed to showcase her range of musical genres from songs that sound jazzy, to straight up early 2000s pop. This album is a must listen, especially if you've heard her previous albumsLover is the wise, mature, strong love child of 1989 and RED. It takes the strongest features of the two albums, pushes it together and adds a little something extra to it, making it unique. Taylor managed to showcase her range of musical genres from songs that sound jazzy, to straight up early 2000s pop. This album is a must listen, especially if you've heard her previous albums (mentioned earlier) and/or have never heard any. Expand
  95. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her most sincere and happy album is here and it’s a masterpiece! Not any main pop girls can compare their songwriting skills with miss Taylor Swift
  96. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A good transition album from the reputation era of Ms. Taylor Swift. From the experimental and dark atmosphere of the previous album, Lover is giving us another of light and love. The songwriting and and the production is a good combo for this album.
  97. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    As someone who absolute loves Taylor and all her album, and as someone who has said speak now is her favourite album for the last 8 years, I can confidently say lover is Taylor’s best album of all time, and will go down in history as one of the greatest albums ever.
  98. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    With her seventh studio album, Swift sheds her “reputation” snake persona and blossoms into a new era of her pop career based on love and romanticism. Upon first listen, it is abundantly clear that Swift is enjoying life and still falling in love with the music industry, although some songs feel out of place sonically. Repeat listens will yield different results, as Swift has created herWith her seventh studio album, Swift sheds her “reputation” snake persona and blossoms into a new era of her pop career based on love and romanticism. Upon first listen, it is abundantly clear that Swift is enjoying life and still falling in love with the music industry, although some songs feel out of place sonically. Repeat listens will yield different results, as Swift has created her own sonic universe in which she placed “Lover.” The desperate shouts of “Cruel Summer” are not what you would expect to precede the dream-like sound of the album’s title track, yet you could not think of a different way for them to be. From the self-awareness in “Afterglow” to the upbeat declaration of love in “Paper Rings” to the smooth beat of “Cornelia Street” you think they’d have almost nothing in common, yet they are emotionally cohesive as you can tell each and every song in the 18-track catalogue is a labor of love from none other than Swift herself. 13 years into her career, she has yet to disappoint her millions of fans, and Lover is no exception. Swift brings her heart to the table, and it is evidently clear throughout this album. Pop music at its finest. Expand
  99. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New fave TS album - so refreshing and upbeat, my personal favourites are Death By a thousand cuts and Cruel Summer Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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