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. DDavidReyes
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. meh, for someone who’s been around for so long, this album sounds just like the rest. Over it… Expand
  2. Hugsy
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!!! Taylor's best one yet!!
    The lyrics n melodies are so beautiful
    ❤️❤️ Jack did an amazing job.. I just loved every bit of it
  3. GabrielFaria
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente, Taylor voltou a sua raiz Pop, e entregou um trabalho digno de amor, com músicas lindas como "Lover" e "The Archer", e outros Pop gostosos de se ouvir como "The Man" e "Cruel Summer".… Expand
  4. nrnsmyth
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    STOP COMPARING TAYLOR TO LANA OR WHOREVER
    BOTH ARE QUEENS. ALL of them are great!
  5. kitkath96
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Every song on this album is an absolute bop. No skips. Some of the best lyrics of Taylor's career.
  6. ShimeShime1717
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I love you Taylor! I love Lover so much!
    I love you Taylor! I love Lover so much!
    I love you Taylor! I love Lover so much!
  7. almagpelino
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is the best among the rest!!!
    Taylor is one of the excellent and talented songwriter
  8. Welfarequeen66
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    NFR AND LOVER BOTH DESERVE AOTY girl you have done it again constantly highering the bar for all of us. id say im suprised but i know you too well. girl you make me so proud!
  9. AmelyCyl
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Pefect summer album, full of summer bops. This might not be her best album but it's still a quality pop album unlike pop music nowadays.
  10. Lama18_01
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The Album is amazing and it shoud be rated 100 but because if some rats who are trying to let their faves earn some fame by undertaking lover...
  11. lovingsweetener
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    sounds like all of her other music - unoriginal and boring. there are a couple of songs that are ok.
  12. virgo7
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    me! is the most insufferable song i think i’ve ever heard. whoever allowed that to be written and produced i don’t know. the album itself is so expected and bland. 0 negative reviews? somethings up.
  13. mikaxfaye
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this is a cute album. full of SERVES! i truly stan. u guys are just mean :(
  14. batool273
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lover is an amazing album I personally prefer i think he know and london boy and death bryr a thousand cuts… Expand
  15. Nsdndjdjf
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This album kinda sucks... Reputation was an ok album but this one is even worse. 1989 >>>>>>> reputation >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “Hater”
  16. notabadgirl
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor’s best album and nobody will change my mind. She has grown so much as a singer and songwriter in the past few years and it shows on this album. Pop perfection
  17. Sweitzac20
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The best of the best, lyrical perfection, iconic pop legend, graceful mashup of everything best about Taylor Swift.
  18. Emily_12
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is iconic, beautifully written, amazing lyricism and brought me back to being a Taylor Swift fan.In kindergarten I was of course a huge Taylor fan, owned all her books, cds etc. Then as I got older about 5th grade I stopped listening to Taylor and completely and sadly abandoned her until I met a new friend who loved taylor and told me about ME! which had Brendon Urie who I’d beenLover is iconic, beautifully written, amazing lyricism and brought me back to being a Taylor Swift fan.In kindergarten I was of course a huge Taylor fan, owned all her books, cds etc. Then as I got older about 5th grade I stopped listening to Taylor and completely and sadly abandoned her until I met a new friend who loved taylor and told me about ME! which had Brendon Urie who I’d been stanning.That led to us becoming good friends and me going back to my roots to love Taylor Swift.Lover is the soundtrack to our friendship and like Taylor says “represents love in all its forms” including my amazing new friendship.… Expand
  19. Enzox
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    She tries to go back to old taylor but she fails miserably It’s a good album if you just turned 13
  20. belleh
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    not a taylor fan but tried to give it a shot. boring and hard to get through. generic pop and nothing stands out
  21. Leilians
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece, she makes me feel her heart, it's like a mix of emotions, I think it's her most real album since RED, so emotional and beautiful and full of love, im in LOVER!
  22. tinabarnt
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I wasn't sure how I was going to like this album due to it's first singe, "Me," which isn't bad; it just isn't my cup of tea. However, with the subsequent releases of the next two singles, and "The Archer," I had hope. Luckily, Ms. Swift delivered the absolute perfect pop album! I cannot pick a song as my favorite...they are just all that good. It is the lyrical genius that is Taylor SwiftI wasn't sure how I was going to like this album due to it's first singe, "Me," which isn't bad; it just isn't my cup of tea. However, with the subsequent releases of the next two singles, and "The Archer," I had hope. Luckily, Ms. Swift delivered the absolute perfect pop album! I cannot pick a song as my favorite...they are just all that good. It is the lyrical genius that is Taylor Swift at her very best. In my opinion she has saved pop music. Don't actually skip any songs...but definitely listen to "Cornelia St," and "Daylight." Just beautiful! I hardcore love Reputation, but this album has now taken the top spot on my playlist!… Expand
  23. DarkoS48524852
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Not evolving compared to her previous albums. Still making music for young white girls. Music is so childish.
  24. OliviaSwifty13
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The album overall is so good, every track has its own story but it's tied to one theme sonically and lyrically. And it is the best album of 2019, can't stop hitting replay. Taylor should win album of the year at the Grammys with this brilliant album.
  25. Gr8threat
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is in fact the best album of 2019 Taylor Swift is indeed the music industry herself… Expand
  26. Savvystardust
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I think lyrically and sonically her best album. This album explores all aspects of life and us a beautiful 18 songs long
  27. Elchapomaz
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection, Taylor swift always gives us fresh sounds whilst still keeping in tune with her authentic style.
  28. Kawthar133
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so beautiful , i really love it. It's the best album ever,, love you taylor … Expand
  29. Daellio
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Except You need to calm down this is really bad. Generic, mainstream pop that’s here to please those who don’t really appreciate music.
  30. cilangenius
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is one, if not THE best Taylor Swift album as it encapsulates every dimension of love. Love for family? Soon You'll Get Better. For your partner? Flase God. What I love about this album is the evident growth of Taylor, in lyrics and vocal maturity. Production is top-notch as she partners up with Jack Antonoff and Joel little. Truly, a masterpiece
  31. Gsp
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Non mi piace e non capisco come faccia a piacere. Noiosa e scialba come sempre. Il target medio è probabilmente 13 anni in giù.
  32. dietheralvaran
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece! I love it. Everything is perfect. Production, lyrics, vocals....kudos to the music industry!… Expand
  33. dncszxx
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cruel Summer is mah fave
  34. Lucyheather
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is the album of the year. This hour long masterpiece beautifully shows love in all of its forms, romantic, platonic, family, etc. It portrays new love and the honey moon phase, finding true love and knowing you’ve found your person and who you want to be with. Swifts lyrics capture you from the very first song to the very end, there truly is something on this album for everyone.Lover is the album of the year. This hour long masterpiece beautifully shows love in all of its forms, romantic, platonic, family, etc. It portrays new love and the honey moon phase, finding true love and knowing you’ve found your person and who you want to be with. Swifts lyrics capture you from the very first song to the very end, there truly is something on this album for everyone. 10/10 her best work yet.… Expand
  35. Aj1889
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is amazing. All the haters can fckibg choke. Taylor Swift is legendary. Main pop girl thingz only!
  36. Vanesso
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Have you ever felt defeated by the universal forces that control this universe? Well, go listen to Lover to change the injustices of it all. Best album of the year periodt.
  37. cmurphy22
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing amazing album. Taylor’s lyrics are so meaningful and powerful. I love her and this album.
  38. jakubwenda
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Horrible! The worst album of the year! :/// Taylor Swift should take a break!
  39. TSwiftie13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift in this one, simply at her best, this album is what was needed to prove that she can still write remarkable and heveanly-touched lyrics even if she doesn't have her exes to motivate to write. This simply says she can write all sorts of music whenever it comes to her. 10/10.
  40. Mecifious_21
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Don't know bout others,but Taylor made sure that everyone finds a song for them in this album. And i found 5 songs which are so relatable to me That i just can't remove them from repeat. A MASTERPIECE. A TRUE MASTERPIECE
  41. Hebadelmosa
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I've been listening to Taylor's music since she was singing country and I loved her , and I've been there too when she changed her genre to pop and she is killing it, Lover is a mix between country Taylor and pop Taylor and that's the beauty of it and that makes it the best album of her career. If you wanna send a msg for haters, you'll find a song about it, if you wanna get married andI've been listening to Taylor's music since she was singing country and I loved her , and I've been there too when she changed her genre to pop and she is killing it, Lover is a mix between country Taylor and pop Taylor and that's the beauty of it and that makes it the best album of her career. If you wanna send a msg for haters, you'll find a song about it, if you wanna get married and want a slow song to be your first dance, you'll find it, aid you wanna send a song to your crush as a hint, there's one for you and if you hurt somebody you love so bad, there's a song for you, the new beginnings of a friendship are there too… Expand
  42. Livia2715
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album... if you’re out here hating on it cause your fave isn’t doing as well.. bye
  43. wdymalex
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    i personally wanted to see her growth and perhaps getting a little mature in this album but yet again she talks about her boyfriend and heartbreaks.
  44. Dominic_Phillip
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lyrics are absolutely genius and emotional. Production is EVERYTHING. A full-packed music types on the album. GENUINELY HER BEST ALBUM SO FAR SUPRASSING 1989!
  45. Jameswebster
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album ! Great production with taylor and jack, her best work yet !!
  46. shaytastic
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH
  47. eeng49
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Love Taylor and reputation was one of my absolutely favorite albums but this just ain't it.
  48. talisha
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her talent is on full display. These songs are carefully crafted with each lyric perfectly weaves into the next. Brilliant work!… Expand
  49. scorpiogal
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is my fav album by hers along with Speak Now. Lover is cohesive musically and lyrically. Perfect amount of fun and sad songs. Brilliant record.
  50. rebekahms
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the absolute best albums she’s ever created, with thoughtful and invoking lyrics and powerful music. A total genius and passionate songwriter who’s voice takes you on a journey.. thank you Taylor. Let’s not forget she owns this album too.… Expand
  51. SPceloso
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The entirety of the album is solid gold.
  52. MarouanMarvin
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Bon album, pop plus sucrée que le précédent. Il contient malheureusement quelques pistes jetables.
    Mais le rendu total est bon Mention spéciale au second sinfle qui est le tube de l'album : "You Need to Calm Down".
  53. Cupcakes
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I’ve always liked Taylor swift but This album wasn’t for me , she can do Better.
  54. Krishnaruun
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A Brilliant album that depicts her life and attitude after reputation. And shows another emotionally complex story just like she did in Red 2013.
    Personally, her best body of work yet. Track 7 is my Stan Song.
  55. Fadi1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The new album is as amazing as all previous ones. I highly recommend all fans as well as people who never heard her music to give it a try.
  56. Bluestone
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album by an amazing artist. If you think otherwise, you need to get your head checked out.
  57. Latifa
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Stream NFR!Stream NFR!Stream NFR!
    Stream NFR!
    Stream NFR!
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    Stream NFR!Stream NFR!Stream NFR!
  58. Vyvy2207
    Sep 1, 2019
    5
    Best album ever. Old Taylor is not dead. I listen this album everyday.......
  59. calebmcclung
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Seriously so much better than I expected. I think this is such a pretty album. Beautiful lyrics, wonderful melodies. An album about love, which is lovely.
  60. Yuripanicat
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Muito infantil! E estou apenas retribuindo o que os fans dela fazem. Bjssssssssss
  61. staygolds
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    this is definitely the album of the year for sure. the lyrics deserve more recognition. miss Swift has outdone herself. simply phenomenal.
  62. heatherchandler
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    the lyrics are so beautifully written, the metaphors are well done, we have sad songs and upbeat songs balanced
    this album is a masterpiece
  63. domenico629
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I’m so sorry , even some song in this album are soo cool (lover and the archer) the other’s are the same as the previous albums , I love Taylor but with Reputation she really did that.
  64. Silvioswift
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet, but the best part? She owns it! Sorry Scooter looks like you can’t leech off my girl anymore!!
  65. ripp3ify
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “Lover” is definitely another breakthrough for Taylor Swift in the 13th year of her career.
    In “Lover”, Swift has obliviously explored her lyrics from her love stories that has inspired and moved a lot of young teenagers, to using her influence in her lyrics on reflecting social problems. In the track “The Man”, she has clearly sung out how she was discriminated as a woman, by comparing herself with Leonardo DiCaprio, when it comes to partners, fame, and money. Another track “You Need To Calm Down”, she calls out to homophobia.    … Expand
  66. normanfr
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Gross album, worse artist. Terrible, mean fans who have no grasp on reality swifties are the worst.
  67. meg_p
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is such a beautiful piece of art and one of her best albums. Every song on this album is golden. A few of my favorites are The Man ( which is a very powerful political song), Cornelia Street, Daylight, Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince, Cruel Summer.… Expand
  68. lnoln
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is really great. Really, every song is so good. Love Taylor Swift，Must give 10 points.This album style is very distinctive.
  69. lulupie
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Cohesive, brilliant, captivating, engaging. Taylor’s most authentic lyrics and purest sound in 18 incredible tracks.
  70. Becky12
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her BEST album yet.

    Listen the album by yourself. A lyrical masterpiece. Don't miss it out or you don't give a chance to Cornelia Street ,False God,Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Prince.
  71. NaivDelRey
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ZzZz stfu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  72. kenzie8415
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fun and cute album full of bops stop giving it a low rating just because you don’t like Taylor when you know damn well this album is amazing… Expand
  73. silentbridge
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is her BEST album by far and she’s only 29. Can’t imagine what she’s gonna put next.
    The favorite songs are Cruel Summer and Lover. One major BOP and the other is a timeless love song.
  74. Floridakilws
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love itI love it I love itI love itI love itI love it I love itI love itI love itI love it I love itI love itI love it… Expand
  75. ReMeta
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Serving a new sense to pop music. Swift coming with her fuzzy pop sound yet again to blow our minds.
  76. LMNOP13
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Speak Now grew up! This is by far the best album - lyrically, since RED. Bops after bops after bops.
  77. carlosrsbatista
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    I didn’t like all the songs, 4 of them are good, like the first 4 the rest is a skip
  78. cemres
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is her best album because simply it's a mixture of her all old albums-but more mature than ever.There are no skips in the album!
  79. Necco
    Sep 1, 2019
    2
    I can't feel any progress
    and the album don't have any amazing song
    just so so
  80. kiaratthecat
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    she SNAPPED. queen of pop came with her best album and we're shook.
    the album's versatility already says a lot- it ranges from sad ballads like Soon You'll Get Better, sex bops like Cruel Summer and absolutely cute songs that make you swoon with their lovey dovey beat and/or lyrics.
  81. Lovernan
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor's best album showing her emotional and empathy ability. The high-standard songwriting skills and fan-connecting capacity is Taylor' s constant output.… Expand
  82. joshmadrid
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover by Taylor Swift is an album that scopes different vibes and merge them to build a perfect theme. It’s one of her most experimental craft she has ever made in her music career and it went amazingly well. Every track has its own story, personality traits and assorted emotions that really encompasses growth and realization like what she put on the album especially what she did on “Afterglow” and “Daylight”. It’s one of the best records released this year!… Expand
  83. eqwewq1dwqd
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best album of her, i think! She has a very good vocal and skill in this album! To be right, she deserves more! Her music is the purest and nobody can change my mind! **** great instrumental, beat and her bridge with best lyric is out of the world! 100/100. Compare to my bae - 1989, it's still good and a little bit better for me, i love this album the best.
  84. wsmith1306
    Sep 1, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album to death, but the amount of filler tracks really lets this album down. Personally, after several listens, Lover would’ve done better if it was a much smaller, more intimate album rather than a 18 track one. However, saying that, Lover has a lot of pretty good tracks, such as the title track Lover, and the several other Antonoff-produced tracks, Cruel Summer and False God, showcase a different side to Taylor. Overall, I can see this record winning many awards.… Expand
  85. nateritchie
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    this album sucked she was going in the right direction w reputation and actually trying something different and started something new and then she made a kidz bop album
  86. Minni
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love this Album. Whoever hate Taylor Swift & her Lover Album are tasteless rats. This is this most beautiful Album by her.... She is talented lyricist and her vocals are awesoME! Lover is my favorite track.
  87. valentinesls
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover will make you want to get married when you don’t even have a partner
  88. Jotadeltoro
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Boring, Taylor should take a break and come back with something fresh not this work that sounds like everything she's done before. Bye.
  89. takitakihao
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love Taylor Swift forever, she is a beautiful woman . This album never go out of style.I love her！
  90. 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.
  91. yoowitsderek
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover truly deserves the AOTY. This album is full of love and happiness. Thank you Taylor for this masterpiece!!!
  92. jennybrum
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It's a pure masterpiece, with songs that express love in so many different ways. Miss Swift is showing off her excellent songwriting skills in every single song on the album. Best album off the year by far.
  93. elizakkis
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Without any sense, horrible, definitely one of the worst things to hear
  94. Dino7
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This is sadly her worst album.
    Other than lyrics,it's horrible
    I don't understand how can someone go from Reputation to this
  95. Fran6006
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Being objective she could have done it better, it lack podruction quality and lyrical content
  96. Jezreyll
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album so far. My top 5 are Cornelia Street, Cruel Summer, Lover, Daylight, and The Man. No skips and of course the different complexities and forms of love was shown in the album… Expand
  97. Lanarmy
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Go buy you a voice an universe you are awful !!!!! And s***k my d****k Kurva… Expand
  98. Noura_67
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Damn! It’s so good!! And i .. i .. can’t tell you what I feel right now, I like it so much and she is the best ever and never! I love you… Expand
  99. Ceraf
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A wonderful album that conveys the variety of love, its joy and complexity. It also shows versatility and brings us to new sounds we haven't heard before.… Expand
  100. afiasonicthehll
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very nice album! Swift is a very iconic artist! This album should score 100!… Expand
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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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