Lover
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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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. deboradul
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover shows a different side of Taylor that we haven't seen it before. It's all about different ways of loving, nostalgia and also when love fades away. Taylor tells us more about her relationship with her boyfriend Joe. But, more importantly, she show us her insecurities, including how she has been dealing with her mother having cancer. Moreover, Taylor keeps showing us her ability of writing her own feelings and smart lines that makes her fans crazy finding how that matches with her life.… Expand
  2. inpeanutbutter
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    It’s an album so mature and the lyrics are so smart. And I’m really in love with this musical and personal growth of Taylor, really proud, this it’s absolutely a love album, there’s no more pain in Taylor’s heart for breakups or stuff like that, it’s just her with her lover and all the bad things that happened in the last years are just in the past. You all need to listen this, seriously.It’s an album so mature and the lyrics are so smart. And I’m really in love with this musical and personal growth of Taylor, really proud, this it’s absolutely a love album, there’s no more pain in Taylor’s heart for breakups or stuff like that, it’s just her with her lover and all the bad things that happened in the last years are just in the past. You all need to listen this, seriously.
  3. jerremie
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    There's no doubt Taylor Swift will come up with this kind of album. I am so moved with every track. Overall, this is undeniably the best album of 2019. Peroidt!
  4. stgbkr13
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful album that everyone should listen to especially the trio that is the man, cruel summer, afterglow… Expand
  5. alejxndrx27
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    It’s just so beautiful, i actually can’t explain myself, but if you wanna feel in love, if you miss someone, if you’re over someone who hurt you in the past or you just love someone so much and don’t wanna loose this person never... Just listen this masterpiece.
  6. Grinningdevil
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece, her best work! Cruel summer is a pop perfection song along with daylight, false god. Oh and paper rings. Ooooh and miss Americana! I mean the album is just great!
  7. johannamolina1
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    It is not an album with a homogeneous rhythm, each song has a new mix, speed, rhythm, which makes the experience of listening to it fantastic. The composition, Taylor is brilliant, her lyrics can go from the most pop to the deepest feelings, doing it again. It has all the powerful stories and messages. Lover is a manual that can represent you in love, politically, personally ... never isIt is not an album with a homogeneous rhythm, each song has a new mix, speed, rhythm, which makes the experience of listening to it fantastic. The composition, Taylor is brilliant, her lyrics can go from the most pop to the deepest feelings, doing it again. It has all the powerful stories and messages. Lover is a manual that can represent you in love, politically, personally ... never is too much and nothing is needed.… Expand
  8. Iunacy
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hey legend, you have done it again, constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly.… Expand
  9. musenthusiast
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Her best album lyrical wise. A perfect balance between the vocals and production. All the tracks really do her justice as an artist and a songwriter. Certainly album of the year.
  10. jmenriquez
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Death By a Thousand Cuts.
    AfterGlow
    False God

    Some of the best ones

    LOVER = BEST TITLE TRACK EVER!
  11. ThiagoHaos
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    O álbum conta com faixas bem escritas e bem trabalhadas que constroem um conceito sobre a vida de quem ama e sobre seus estágios, passando por altos e baixos.
  12. marionekayle__
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    It's her best and first OWNED album and it's very special. The lyrics are still great and the storylines are so impressive.
  13. VelvetGlambert
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Taylor proved once again that she really know what’s the perfect melody for pop music. From the biggest highlight “Cruel Summer” to the most emotional titled track “Lover”, literally she saved the pop music nowadays by this masterpiece. Although here comes some unnecessary tracks like “Death By Thousand Cuts” and “London Boy”, not only make the chill listening experience stop when theTaylor proved once again that she really know what’s the perfect melody for pop music. From the biggest highlight “Cruel Summer” to the most emotional titled track “Lover”, literally she saved the pop music nowadays by this masterpiece. Although here comes some unnecessary tracks like “Death By Thousand Cuts” and “London Boy”, not only make the chill listening experience stop when the music play, but also make the length of the album too long. Thanks god “Soon You’ll Get Better” and “False God” come right up save the tiredness. And “Daylight” is the best ending track ever.
    Finally, Taylor found the most peaceful moment in “Lover”.    … Expand
  14. iveywallace
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Lover, in my opinion, is one of Taylor’s best albums to date. She doesn’t disappoint. The most heartbreaking song on the album is “Soon You’ll Get Better” ft The Dixie Chicks. She sings about things most people would be afraid to even talk about; even amongst a few of their close friends, and yet, Taylor decided to share it with the world. The song “Lover” is the most romantic song in myLover, in my opinion, is one of Taylor’s best albums to date. She doesn’t disappoint. The most heartbreaking song on the album is “Soon You’ll Get Better” ft The Dixie Chicks. She sings about things most people would be afraid to even talk about; even amongst a few of their close friends, and yet, Taylor decided to share it with the world. The song “Lover” is the most romantic song in my opinion. That’s definitely a song I want to play at my wedding. My favorite song on the album is “Afterglow.” Many of Taylor’s songs are extremely relatable, but this one stood out to me. She somehow always manages to take what i’m thinking or feeling, and put them into words I could never say. In conclusion, Lover has no skips and it is definitely an album i’m putting on replay for the next couple of months.… Expand
  15. Cesarfranco23
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Lover is a magnificent album, have amazing sounds and lyrics, is a masterpiece that u gonna love it
  16. TayloorGabriel
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. legendary..............................................legendary.............legendary.....… Expand
  17. 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
  18. Davidlopezsg
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This is what I actually call pop perfection. The lyrics are amazing the best album by far this 2019.
  19. annnnnnnna
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Her best album ever!! Pop perfection! Every song is so relatable. 18 perfect songs.
  20. Maicon409
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing! My favorite album of hers by far! It is a true testament to love and moving on from heartbreak and the pain and suffering that life throws at you.
  21. Sergbenitez27
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    A pure work of art. Each song has a focus on not just love's ups and downs but all types of relationships. From "The Man" to "Soon You'll Get Better" to "Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince" Taylor's lyrical genius along with collaborations with producers makes this her best album yet.
  22. Alanacristinafa
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This album is perfect. Este album e perfeito. I love taylor so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
  23. iReyz
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Album of the year , i love it so much
  24. sjwiftie
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the strongest albums released in 2019 with exceptional production from Jack Antonoff and Taylor's signature incredible songwriting.
  25. kissland
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This is what the music industry needed. One of her best works, ever. Taylor never disappoints.
  26. Fitriindahsari
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    One of Taylor Swift’s best album, the lyrics and productions are incredible. She’s done very well in delivering her stories
  27. hollabackchild
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection and a full journey from start to finish. It's a combination of new sounds with sharp lyricism that never once trips on its feet.
  28. jasophelia
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums to date, her starting out with I forgot you existed was such a badass move to all the people she talked about in reputation, not a single in the whole album, and then hearing daylight it's such a good end to an album, step into the daylight and let it go
  29. Bren2003
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal album!! This is so different to what she has done in the past and I love it!!
  30. Mayarsy3
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Easily the best release of this year. She uses her beautifully detailed song-writing and metaphors to tell a really complex story throughout the whole project, and the use of musicality and production is jaw-dropping and grabs your attention immediately. I enjoyed ever minute of this record. Album of the year for sure!
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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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