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. swiftie_
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing. Luv really did that! Maybe if lana stans could just be happy. IG:
    taylorswiftislovedparty
  2. Yakoo
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Baaaad ... like what the **** is this ... polution
  3. avaposey
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Perfection!! The lyricism, production, vocals, and overall message is beautiful. It’s hands down her best album and she owns it!!
  4. Alexrays
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    LOVE ITTT !!!!!!!! HER BEST ALBUM LOVE YOU TAYLOR SOOOOO MUCHHH!!!!!!!!!love
  5. Lorenamorales
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece from the beginning to the end, It feels like a Taylor we already heard but at the same time totally different, a journey through Taylor's maturity and evolution and this is clearly reflected in this album, taylor you have done it again, you have left me speechless
    and at a time when that does not happen often, it is surprising to see a singer who evolves so much and    A Masterpiece from the beginning to the end, It feels like a Taylor we already heard but at the same time totally different, a journey through Taylor's maturity and evolution and this is clearly reflected in this album, taylor you have done it again, you have left me speechless
    and at a time when that does not happen often, it is surprising to see a singer who evolves so much and reinvents himself in each era    … Expand
  6. xoxohoeanne
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    not good at all. i prefer taylor’s old stuff to this. had to turn it off after one listen and will not be revisiting
  7. joisykes
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is the best pop album since Taylor’s 1989. Every song is amazing. Album of the year
  8. JustPassingBy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Though Lana Del Rey, my personal favorite, is getting many backlash from fellow Taylor Swift fans, I am here not to hate on Taylor Swift, but to applaud her newest album, Lover. Pertaining to the issue with Taylor Swift’s ex record label, Lover does not focus on Taylor’s past relationships, but simply focuses on herself, and how she is also a good person, behind all the dramatic songsThough Lana Del Rey, my personal favorite, is getting many backlash from fellow Taylor Swift fans, I am here not to hate on Taylor Swift, but to applaud her newest album, Lover. Pertaining to the issue with Taylor Swift’s ex record label, Lover does not focus on Taylor’s past relationships, but simply focuses on herself, and how she is also a good person, behind all the dramatic songs about her exes. This album focuses on Swift’s personality and how she is not just one or the other, but that she can also be herself as Taylor Swift. The upbeat tone and colors of this new album marks a new beginning for Taylor Swift as she embarks on this new music journey.… Expand
  9. LeSilva
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of Taylor Swift, I love this so much. Incredible!!!!
  10. princejohnnnn
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    so good so good so good so good so good so good so good so good so good so good
  11. lover626
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the unique production and sound of Taylor Swift is what sets this album apart. very 1989-esque, it is filled with beautifully choreographed tunes which will dance through your head all day, and meaningful lyrics that will strive to feel things you have never felt before. A truly incredible piece of art which will go down as one of her best albums to date.
  12. Brandontyler
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. From track to track this album makes you really feel the story she was going for.
  13. windowswail
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    It was a mistake listening to this album right after hearing NFR. The drop in quality was too much to handle.
  14. LucyDuong
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love every song of this album. Best album of Taylor Swift!

    My top 3
    1. Cruel Summer 2. I Think He Know
    3. Lover
  15. swifite102
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Literally terrible. **** album. sonically and all together, it doesn’t go well. she’s had better work sin 2017 and below, this is just bad. desperate things!!! I’m disappointed
  16. Ambulimama
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Very bad. Same music. Same tune. Copycat from Katy and Hot Chella Rae. She deserves nothing. Buying her way into award shows. Useless girl
  17. Bartholemew
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Maybe this album didn’t really deserve a 0 but... this album was a gunshot to the record that was reputation and instead of continuing that growth it was a poor attempt to make pop music. Forgot you existed? Carly Rae Jepsen copycat track. Cruel summer basically snapped a whole track from a KPOP song. Lover? Garage band production and Pinterest lyrics. The Archer? A reject Lorde track withMaybe this album didn’t really deserve a 0 but... this album was a gunshot to the record that was reputation and instead of continuing that growth it was a poor attempt to make pop music. Forgot you existed? Carly Rae Jepsen copycat track. Cruel summer basically snapped a whole track from a KPOP song. Lover? Garage band production and Pinterest lyrics. The Archer? A reject Lorde track with absolutely no climax. I Think He Knows? Definition of a filler track. Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Prince? Hey @Lana Del Rey, Taylor covered an unreleased Born To Die track and failed miserably. Paper rings- Hilary Duff girl you BETTER she this is literally one of your songs... Cornelia Street?— don’t even know where to begin. Death by a thousand cuts- yes death to your career. London boy: maybe if your father didn’t buy out all your debut albums you would’ve actually gone to school and learned basic geography of where things are. Soon you’ll get better actually is a beautiful song with a beautiful meaning but it could’ve had more. False god I listened to three times and I honestly couldn’t tell you what it sounds like. You need to Calm down is the definition of queer baiting especially dyeing your hair the bisexual flag when you aren’t bisexual. That’s inappropriate. Afterglow is a wannabe deep track that gets it lyrics from a tumblr post by a woman named Sharon who runs a soccer moms club.And I’m really sorry ME! didn’t make the cut for the trolls movie :( It’s nice to have a friend has a literal children’s choir which is probably why it’s the best on the album. They did what you tired to do. Final track, daylight. Maybe one day when you don’t rip off smaller artists you’ll get why this is so bad. Overall a genre less album and not in the good way. A skip. A mess.… Expand
  18. Harol
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This girl is the definition of mediocre and overrated. She is hyped for exactly WHAT??? her vocals "abilities" are truly embarrassing and her lyrics ain't it..
  19. Kevinsantiago
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    Ninguna canción sobresale, se me hacen iguales a excepción de los singles, de ahí en fuera todo es malo
  20. Walts23
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Generic pop songs, too little substance, too long, too boring. Just purely overrated
  21. Itsmonich
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Stream Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Prince, False God, and Afterglow to clear skin
  22. his_fair_youth
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album 'Lover' as it's title suggests, is an ode to her loving relationship with her beau (Joe Alwyn). With 18 tracks, the album may seem long to most listeners but for fans it is a treat to the ears. Musically, she has abandoned the sound of Reputation (although we'd love to hear similar style again), her new venture borderlines on bubblegum pop mixed with theTaylor Swift's new album 'Lover' as it's title suggests, is an ode to her loving relationship with her beau (Joe Alwyn). With 18 tracks, the album may seem long to most listeners but for fans it is a treat to the ears. Musically, she has abandoned the sound of Reputation (although we'd love to hear similar style again), her new venture borderlines on bubblegum pop mixed with the country-pop style of the Red era. Although the production (by Jack Antonoff) seems a tad bit inferior to the genius of Reputation, it does complement Taylor's songs wonderfully. Overall, yet another wonderful album by the greatest female pop artist of this decade.… Expand
  23. Mdelaire
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    Stuff like this is why I don't listen to music on the radio anymore. I've already heard it all before.
  24. TSwiftie
    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.
  25. NGSUTTENG
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An album full of Love
  26. stanblackpink
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    beautiful album. no one is doing it like her. zimzalabim zimzalabim zimzalabim
  27. prachinaidu_06
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vnmhxrin nnmmljfysjbdvjdkndbdhdmdmdvshisnsbshshsbsbgsudjndbdbdjdhdbxjdkmdsvsyisksbsvshduuxjdndbdhsusjdbsbshshsjshsjshshshshshhshshshshshshbdbdjdjdjdndndndjjdjdjdjdjndnrnr… Expand
  28. daylightlovers
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    the album is her best one yet, she has developed in such a good way. it will receive many nominations in the coming times, make sure you buy the album, lets make this her biggest era yet omg
  29. NikkiF7993
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful albums I’ve ever heard! Wonderfully written. I’m not surprised. Taylor Swift never disappoints.
  30. Amybelea
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album...honestly...is beautiful. Sonically cohesive, full of beautiful melodies and catchy hooks. It's a throwback with a twist, with all the amazing lyricism that Swifties crave from Taylor coupled up with some timeless classics like Lover and Soon You'll Get Better. It's a sprinkle of the old Taylor all wrapped up and topped with a giant bow of happiness. If the hooks don't reel youThis album...honestly...is beautiful. Sonically cohesive, full of beautiful melodies and catchy hooks. It's a throwback with a twist, with all the amazing lyricism that Swifties crave from Taylor coupled up with some timeless classics like Lover and Soon You'll Get Better. It's a sprinkle of the old Taylor all wrapped up and topped with a giant bow of happiness. If the hooks don't reel you in just wait for the bridges because they will lead you to the magical land of love. This album oozes happiness and that is tapered with some bittersweet tunes that explore the fear of losing that happiness. If you enjoyed her albums Red and Speak Now, then Lover is right up your alley. It's a gentle echo of what those albums were hoping and striving for with the satisfaction of finding that true love she fantasizes about yet never truly knew until now. Thoroughly enjoyed and will be playing on repeat for a while. This album will undoubtedly go down as one of her most iconic and timeless.… Expand
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79

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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