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. DukeRatesMusic
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    WOW! Just WOW! The message, the lyrics, the 80s vibe, the old Taylor, the new Taylor, the BOPS, the slow songs, everything is just amazing. Taylor Swift never disappoints. If I had to describe this album in one word it would be Love. She was able to take everything negative she has gone through, others have gone through, what is happening currently that everyone is going through and puts aWOW! Just WOW! The message, the lyrics, the 80s vibe, the old Taylor, the new Taylor, the BOPS, the slow songs, everything is just amazing. Taylor Swift never disappoints. If I had to describe this album in one word it would be Love. She was able to take everything negative she has gone through, others have gone through, what is happening currently that everyone is going through and puts a positive light on it. Sparking a difference, sparking change. That’s what this album is about. It’s about preaching self love, love towards others, love towards those in need as well as love towards the person she adores the most. Thank you Taylor for making yet another masterpiece for everyone to blast for years and years to come.… Expand
  2. AndreaV
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Unbelievably good and inspiring!! The only bad thing about this album is that it should be longer!
  3. Orjwan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ILove you so mutch i’m from saudi arabia, I hope you are doing a tour in Saudi Arabia… Expand
  4. melll
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    So very proud of how far this amazing woman has come. She continues to grow and progress as shown by this amazing album.
  5. ellamcintyre
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    pop perfection 0 skips, has red/speak now lyrics with 1989/rep production it’s amazing death by a thousand cuts, cruel summer and daylight are my personal faves love u tay
  6. Justiceishier
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album ever. A celebration of true love. The song ‘Lover’ can reach into everyone’ heart.
  7. malvinaisacat
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is a brilliant showcase of Taylor's strengths as a songwriter, singer, and producer. It is an homage to love in all of it's forms, and she doesn't shy away from talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of it. Lover is Swift at her most emotionally mature, sorting out complicated feelings, recognizing her past mistakes and patterns, and apologizing for then. SheThis album is a brilliant showcase of Taylor's strengths as a songwriter, singer, and producer. It is an homage to love in all of it's forms, and she doesn't shy away from talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of it. Lover is Swift at her most emotionally mature, sorting out complicated feelings, recognizing her past mistakes and patterns, and apologizing for then. She takes a reflective look at her life that can only be achieved through maturing as a person. Lover is her best work.… Expand
  8. zoefitz
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album makes you feel love, heartbreak, and longing like you’ve never even known. It makes you want to scream the lyrics from the roof of an apartment in New York City. There is nothing comparable to the feeling of hearing Swift’s deep growls in ‘Cruel Summer’ for the first time, listening to the passion and longing in her voice. The production behind each of the songs combined with the masterful lyricism from Swift is something to admire. The length of this album is fitting for this era of Swift’s life, giving us a glimpse of how she is and the things she is dealing with away from the sight of the media. This album is deserving of all the praise in the world. Congratulations.… Expand
  9. Tayl0r
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing sounds, lyrics and vibe. Taylor just keeps reinventing herself and shinning in so many ways. Definitely album of the year!. STAY PRESSED HATERS.
  10. Paulo29
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Le falta más emoción a su nuevo álbum, tal vez probar con otros nuevos instrumentos, muy repetitivo sus albums
  11. Skyreflect
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It’s one of the best albums ever; Which mix so many genre in such beautiful way.
    It’s that deep that can change your mood in a second and you can relate to it so deeply. An album with no skips. Every Songs is so much different than they other. It’s deserves so much more attention. Taylor’s voice 10/10
    Lyrics 10/10
    all of it 10/10
    Taylor’s best album.
  12. fooduuu
    Aug 31, 2019
    7
    Not the album we expected, not the one we wanted neither the one we needed. Yet, after 1989 and Reputation Taylor Swift surprises us with Lover . As it's said in the name, this is a romantic album but not just like any other. While listening you get on this journey with Taylor through the phases and forms of love, just like romantic relationships, friendship, family bonds, obssession andNot the album we expected, not the one we wanted neither the one we needed. Yet, after 1989 and Reputation Taylor Swift surprises us with Lover . As it's said in the name, this is a romantic album but not just like any other. While listening you get on this journey with Taylor through the phases and forms of love, just like romantic relationships, friendship, family bonds, obssession and even LGBTQIA+. You can hear her grieve, fall in love, cry and laugh. And we feel it with her.… Expand
  13. florion
    Aug 31, 2019
    2
    “I Forgot You Existed” and “The Man” are the only songs I could listen to from beginning to end without skipping parts. The album as a whole is a disappointment and a downgrade from her work on Reputation which had more attitude and originality.
  14. Alllll
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best I’ve heard. You can see the evolution of the legend we proud to live with… Expand
  15. Alejandro879
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pasando la mismísima lover. Ya que se jijiji ese trozo de abortover......................... Asco con este mojón con hedor a YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN… Expand
  16. Cebb1221
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Perfect album. Pop perfection at its finest. Best songs include alfterglow, miss americana and the heartbreak prince and the man.
  17. marianaporto
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum péssimo, ainda não acredito que tirei meu dia pra escutar esta enorme bosta e eu vou processar essa desgraçada por estourar meus tímpanos.… Expand
  18. AlexShS
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing album, not one skip in the entire set list. The User score was absolutely ruined by a certain someone’s fan base so I’m rating it a ten to up it a little bit.
  19. Hannaya
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Honestly one of the best albums I’ve heard in a WHILE. The album really shows how much of an amazing lyricist Taylor swift is and her maturity from 1989. Needed topics in today’s society are slightly tackled which many may not be ready to face but have to. Finally, Taylor used her so powerful voice to speak or rather sing for what she believes in and to stand up for herself. An amazingHonestly one of the best albums I’ve heard in a WHILE. The album really shows how much of an amazing lyricist Taylor swift is and her maturity from 1989. Needed topics in today’s society are slightly tackled which many may not be ready to face but have to. Finally, Taylor used her so powerful voice to speak or rather sing for what she believes in and to stand up for herself. An amazing album overall. Would and will definitely recommend to all.… Expand
  20. D0ugh13
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Her most beautiful, passionate album to date. She keeps you guessing, the titles of each song are a terrible tease. It’s her best work to date. She never disappoints and this album is proof of that! She will never have a bad album. As much as reputation wasn’t my favorite, it had its moments. This album builds off of all the high points of rep! It’s a masterpiece that will be rememberedHer most beautiful, passionate album to date. She keeps you guessing, the titles of each song are a terrible tease. It’s her best work to date. She never disappoints and this album is proof of that! She will never have a bad album. As much as reputation wasn’t my favorite, it had its moments. This album builds off of all the high points of rep! It’s a masterpiece that will be remembered for ages!… Expand
  21. Doryuy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Beautiful álbum, best of pop. songs superbly written by the young artist who gives us her best work; it's as if 1989 and reputation had a son with country curlers.
  22. Scootersucks
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The lyrics are rich with metaphors and the attention to detail is pristine. Taylor Swift really outdid herself. This album has no skips!
  23. cleveralice
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover, an album that shows Taylor's most authentic self, is a force to be reckoned with. Her lyrics, melodies, and heart are the blood, sweat, and tears to this album that contains some of her best writing in years. The title track is a timeless love song that commands the attention of the entire room; the album has the same effect. Flawless.
  24. sharonsilva
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!! Amazing!!!! What a breath of fresh air compared to her smash album reputation. Swift, tackles on all things love and everything in between amazing production. 10/10 .
  25. Sprtp
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    This album is so beautiful and angelic. Although it does have some weaker, bad tracks, it really makes up for it in the good tracks. There is generally more good tracks than bad. This album is really good and I loved it.
  26. ryanrodz
    Aug 31, 2019
    2
    found it to be a bit stale, repetitive, and not much going on sonically. it left a bad taste in my mouth.
  27. nsm22
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    myyy favva of al timmeee she did it again i really love lovee herrrrr thankk youu taylor
  28. Aussstin
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Every track on the album brings out a different quality from Taylor Swift's songwriting skills. From the political themes in 'Miss Americana & The Hearbreak Prince' to the sad country track 'Soon You'll Get Better' to the upbeat self empowerment single 'ME!' Taylor Swift showcases how vast her talents are. Every song on the album seems like you just HAVE to hear it, because you really canEvery track on the album brings out a different quality from Taylor Swift's songwriting skills. From the political themes in 'Miss Americana & The Hearbreak Prince' to the sad country track 'Soon You'll Get Better' to the upbeat self empowerment single 'ME!' Taylor Swift showcases how vast her talents are. Every song on the album seems like you just HAVE to hear it, because you really can visualize all of her past work pushed together into this album. Overall one of Taylor Swift's best pieces of work to this day.… Expand
  29. alexstevenson1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Outdone herself. Lyrics, production, the sound, the cohesiveness. everything in this album is what pop perfection sounds like. Brilliant body of work.
  30. ellabells
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is so beautiful, and I'm sick of all the fighting between stans. Can't everyone agree that Ariana, Taylor, and Lana each make great music and stop trying to sabotage the other's user ratings?
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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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