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. Eirikr
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing! An album full of love in general. It is an album with a fresh sound, very pop, different from their previous albums. I love it, I love you Taylor for giving us this wonder.
  2. maxjenner
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album, Lover its any what I don’t explain so art, the talent of Taylor you can appreciate it in this jewelry… Expand
  3. awonderly
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    I think Lover is one of her best albums to date. She's continuing to grow but still connecting to her past albums and song. I'm excited to see where/what she'll do with singles because she has plenty of options.
  4. izzy_brom
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    pop perfection, taylor has done it again! can't wait for the rout potentially next year
  5. Renatof13
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    bíblia, essa mulher sempre arrasa e não choca absolutamente ninguém por ser uma deusa grega na terra
  6. musichoe
    Aug 29, 2019
    7
    If it was a 13-track album then it would've been phenomenal. Most of them are great but not iconic compared to 1989.
  7. Cmcg13
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This album is a great listen! It conveys a broad spectrum of emotions, but it’s overall tone is lighter than much of Swift’s work in the past, while still mature and reflective. And the lyrical quality of the music is strong.
  8. cconev
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift really proved that she is one of the most versatile artists of all time. It is absolutely unbelievable how she managed to fit her lyrics in this new sound for her in her SEVENTH album. She deserves every bit of success she has and no one can argue with the fact that she is the greatest lyricist of our generation. She showed us a more mature and brighter side of her, inTaylor Swift really proved that she is one of the most versatile artists of all time. It is absolutely unbelievable how she managed to fit her lyrics in this new sound for her in her SEVENTH album. She deserves every bit of success she has and no one can argue with the fact that she is the greatest lyricist of our generation. She showed us a more mature and brighter side of her, in comparison to her 2017 album, reputation, and let us in her private life, her relationship with Joe and her mom's battle with cancer. Swift also discussed sexism that women face on a daily basis on the 4th track, called The Man, She even writes about the political situation in America but not in a literal way, but she covered up that circus by making up this imaginary high school.
    Overall, Taylor Swift's new album is something new, a breath of fresh air, but at the same something familiar, just like her two previous records.
    Highlights of Lover: Cruel Summer, Lover, The Man, Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince, Cornelia Street, London Boy, Soon You'll Get Better, False God and Daylight.    … Expand
  9. DoBetter
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    Lover may be Taylor Swift's best album since 2010's Speak Now. It doesn't quite match the highs of that album, but certainly doesn't match the lows either. Throughout the album, the listener gets the sense that... this is Taylor Swift in her purest, most brutally honest form especially in songs such as Soon You'll Get Better, which is the most heartbreaking song I've listened to all year.
  10. 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
  11. Jongho
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift’s new album released on August 23, when I first played I cannot find a song like the songs in 1989, but every song in lover is so special, it’s not similar to the old Taylor but have the influence of old Taylor. I’m so happy that many songs have different styles, such as False God, amazing song it is! In addition, this album already sold almost 1m copies in China. Slay queen!!!… Expand
  12. seniorx
    Aug 29, 2019
    6
    so far the most underwhelming album I've heard this year. too many filler/unnecessarily tracks with a weird transitions from track to track we get the most expected and over burnt opener with " I forgot that you existed " then to repuation-isque track " cruel summer " with overproduced vocals on chorus then we go to stripped title album track and one of the most solid effort on the wholeso far the most underwhelming album I've heard this year. too many filler/unnecessarily tracks with a weird transitions from track to track we get the most expected and over burnt opener with " I forgot that you existed " then to repuation-isque track " cruel summer " with overproduced vocals on chorus then we go to stripped title album track and one of the most solid effort on the whole album then the same cycle goes on and on through the whole album with 15 tracks with same pattern uptempo to stripped to some new wave vibe like " paper ring " or an over-washed 80s ballad like " the archer ' or disney-ish moments like the cringe worthy " ME!" or the endless of chaos like " it's nice to have a friend '. an ok-ay album with great lyrics and spontaneous production that didn't do the justice to the songs in majority of the album .lover is an anthem for liberation and self-love and kindness an attempt to standout and shine but never reached its goal.… Expand
  13. nesspeyt
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How can anyone give this a 58 when it have songs like

    Cornelia Street Death By A Thousand Cuts
    Daylight Lover, and
    Afterglow    … Expand
  14. Lover1
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This is a master piece, an experience of what is love with excellent lyrics that introduce you in a whole travel of happiness and several social critics.
  15. andipratama12
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    I love how most of the track gives me good feeling, especially Daylight, it's the Truly great song she ever made.
  16. Olingerr_
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu não sei explicar o quanto eu amo esse álbummmm, love u so muchhhh Taylor… Expand
  17. TS7Society
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Lover is the album everyone has been waiting for. Those who slept on Taylor during her reputation era will be happy to see her return to her well known style of songwriting that appeals a larger audience. The general public is going to love Lover.
  18. syednaeem
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor you have done it again . You are phenomenal and your songwriting skills just Wow ! i love you Taylor . You are the best .… Expand
  19. Renz666
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    It's the best album of 2019 indeed. Taylor once again proved that she's a beast and a genius. She is THE MAN
  20. luccasgab
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's magic, it’s sweet, is grateful, so kind, and we know that she is singing with her heart, with all her heart.… Expand
  21. teyrisleigh
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Lover is an album that celebrates love in all of its complexities. I laughed and I cried, actually I sobbed. I jumped up and danced and then swayed by myself. This is everything I’ve ever wanted from Taylor. It’s brighter now.
  22. Flp
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I Love the album, how she speaks about love and she does us loved hearing the sounds… Expand
  23. glisenshlump
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date. “Cruel Summer” and “Lover” are standouts. Exceptional.
  24. Lamlom13
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER
  25. Caiord4rc
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    O melhor de taylor swift. Romantismo dosado, qualidade vocal e produção coesa.
  26. escalante
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Awesome, Taylor Swift shows us the facets of love as defined, with lyrics that reach the soul. Thank you for giving us quality. We love you.
  27. 91937065
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores álbum da carreira, músicas limpas e agradável parabéns !
  28. iKennn8
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album so far by Taylor Swift. No doubt why metacritic-user gave this low rate.… Expand
  29. Carlini32000
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Lover is a perfect album to listen to when you are young and in love, just as much of the music sings about. It’s most importantly noted that this is the first album Taylor Swift has actually owned herself. You can hear the freedom she had while making this record. There were no limits put on her by men who thought they knew bigger or better over Swift. And she proves that she can releaseLover is a perfect album to listen to when you are young and in love, just as much of the music sings about. It’s most importantly noted that this is the first album Taylor Swift has actually owned herself. You can hear the freedom she had while making this record. There were no limits put on her by men who thought they knew bigger or better over Swift. And she proves that she can release a pop album that’s better then the last and she can write love songs which are the main topic on the album.… Expand
  30. Praathamm
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    A very fresh and cool album according to Taylor's standards. Tbh there are no sk
    ips on the album and i love it!!!
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Metascore
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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