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. lucascotta
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Maravilhoso, não consigo parar de ouvir, Swift é realmente uma compositora excepcional...
  2. Samusjr1
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Maravilhoso sinto q seja um dos melhores álbuns dela e dos últimos anos, um pop puro de qualidade sem influências de trap ou hip Hop na intenção de conseguir #1.
  3. Pf13
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es maravilloso, es como si le hayan dicho a Taylor, crea un álbum de amor perfecto, se siente a una Taylor muy enamorada. Y The Man es la canción que todos los feministas estábamos esperando, se describe muy bien lo que Taylor pasa y sin importar eso, ella sigue triunfando y saliendo adelante. Es una maravilla de álbum. ALBUM OF THE YEAR… Expand
  4. Renan_Lima
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    The album has great points like it's compositions, production and is very effective in creating a happy atmosphere, but the only problem is the extense track-list with some songs that could have been cut from the final album.
  5. lmaojon
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    an amazing album. the lyricism is like no other. the album is very mature and powerful
  6. SnakeSwiftie
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Álbum incrível, uma grande evolução de Taylor, onde ela fala mais sobre política, feminismo e LGBTQ
  7. Michaelmc
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This album encapsulates a 360° view on a relationship and all the way love can manifest
  8. inttya
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    A great variety of songs, beautiful production, and genius lyrics! As always, Taylor Swift shows that she is one of the best songwriters of all time
  9. delilena
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Incredible. Cruel summer is such a bop and I feel like Taylor could make happening another 1989 era.
  10. m44sheehan
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Her best album. Sonically cohesive and she explores new lyrical themes in songs like The Man, and other songs that have political undertones. Her voice sounds as strong as ever and fits perfectly with the different sonic palette at play with each of the 18 tracks. To me, this is one of the best written pop albums of the 2000's, and is probably the best pop album after and next to Lorde'sHer best album. Sonically cohesive and she explores new lyrical themes in songs like The Man, and other songs that have political undertones. Her voice sounds as strong as ever and fits perfectly with the different sonic palette at play with each of the 18 tracks. To me, this is one of the best written pop albums of the 2000's, and is probably the best pop album after and next to Lorde's Melodrama. The songwriting can cut glass. She plays with new sounds in False God and Paper Rings, and does it very convincingly. This will only brighten her star power more and more and this will cement her status as the best pop writer probably ever as well as an amazing innovator. She also perfectly uses sonics from 1989 and fuses them together to create a more mature sound. A+++++++… Expand
  11. marked15
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    The only thing critics had been saying negatively about this album is that it’s too long. And so far, they’re the only ones complaining. As I see it, this album is for her fans and herself, so 18 tracks really isn’t an issue here. I didn’t like ME! at first but knowing her style, I knew it’s probably the not-so-best track off the album (much like LWYMMD from reputation). YNTCD was met withThe only thing critics had been saying negatively about this album is that it’s too long. And so far, they’re the only ones complaining. As I see it, this album is for her fans and herself, so 18 tracks really isn’t an issue here. I didn’t like ME! at first but knowing her style, I knew it’s probably the not-so-best track off the album (much like LWYMMD from reputation). YNTCD was met with controversy but overall it has done more good than bad (as claimed by members of the LGBTQIA+ community whom SHE is fighting for). Y’all just making excuses to hate on her, and to be honest, it’s your loss. I know people would say “I miss the old Taylor” or RED was better, what this album symbolizes is her growth in all aspects of her life, and I love a story of maturity. This 18-tracked album may be overwhelming at first but once you give it a listen, you’ll find yourself hitting that ‘repeat’ button and listening to it for ten more rounds.… Expand
  12. fitzy92
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I think this is her best album yet. I really can’t find any songs that I dislike except that friend track. But again, probably just me.
  13. Ting74
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Lover is the album we needed. Best songs: lover, archer, death, paper rings, cornelia street...almost all of them
    I think he knows is an unnecassary track
  14. Pakess
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Girl you have done it again, constantly raising the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I’d say I’m surprised but I know who you are, I’ve seen it up close and personal. Girl you make me so proud and I love you.
  15. maryblink
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    the album is a masterpiece , its overflowing with truty and cleverness and honesty
  16. urkawaii
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums, if not her best. Everything from the production, lyrics, to her amazing storytelling is just breathtaking.
  17. 50shadesRedder
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    1989 had to crawl for L
  18. PaoLilo
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    I love everything about this album. I even dream with some of the songs ! Love love love it ♥️✨
  19. abbyswift
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Swift’s most versatile album to date showcases her wide range of musical talent in just 18 songs. From the playful choruses and upbeat tempo of “Paper Rings” and “I Forgot That You Existed” to the complex lyricism, deep metaphor, and haunting production of the softer tracks like “Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince”, “Death by a Thousand Cuts”, and “Cornelia Street” to the fast tempo,Swift’s most versatile album to date showcases her wide range of musical talent in just 18 songs. From the playful choruses and upbeat tempo of “Paper Rings” and “I Forgot That You Existed” to the complex lyricism, deep metaphor, and haunting production of the softer tracks like “Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince”, “Death by a Thousand Cuts”, and “Cornelia Street” to the fast tempo, spectacular bridge, and “reputation”-esque production of “Cruel Summer”, we see what we expect from Swift, what we’ve always seen; a nice combination of “dancing around your room” tracks, “driving with the windows down” type songs, and, of course, those songs where that are so fun to listen to because each time you do, you find another aspect. Whether it’s the lyricism taking on another meaning or a slight detail in the backing track that you notice adds a whole new effect to a song, Swift is known for these little treats woven into the very fabric of anything she releases. However, it’s in some of the other tracks that we find what makes this particular collection of work so spectacular. For example, “False God”, a sultry, swooning piece with some of the most sensual lyricism Swift has ever put out, shocks with its combination of jazzy saxophone and electronically produced intrumentals. It’s unlike anything the 29-year-old has done yet and shows a far more mature side to the singer. Another track titled “London Boy” features a sampling of Idris Elba discussing his “scootah”, a rap-like beat, and the name-dropping of just about every notable place in London. Following up her 2017 tracks, “End Game” and “Ready For It”, a rapper Tay isn’t something completely out of the question, but with this song she manages to combine her singing and “rapping” smoothly which makes it feel much more light and fresh. Between the heartwrenching lyrical masterpiece that is “Soon You’ll Get Better”, the suggestive, snappy jam, “I Think He Knows”, the politically outspoken anthems, “You Need To Calm Down” and “The Man”, and the sadly underrated “It’s Nice To Have A Friend”, “Afterglow”, and “Daylight”, which are the literal musical version of golden glitter (I believe Taylor herself would very much appreciate this comparison), we see more diversity in an album than we have ever seen before. The title track, “Lover”, and the previously released, “The Archer” are some of the more lyrically complex on the album and, despite their early release, I’m still finding metaphors within them that I have yet to hear. Overall, Swift’s hyperattention to detail has absolutely paid off. From aesthetic to production to lyrics, just about every aspect of this album is carried out without flaw, For those who doubted her talent after the scorn of the poppy, “lets-all-have-fun” lead single, “ME!”, Swift has certainly earned a free “I told you so!” and she seems to be taking it. When asked about her haters in a CBS interview this Sunday, she responded, “When they stop coming at me, I’ll stop writing to them!” After stating she has no plans for the near future (aside from perhaps a tour and re-recording her masters), we are left to assume that for now, Taylor will spend time with her lover (pun very much intended), her family, and revel in her success, as it’s reported that this album has already sold more in the first few days of its release than any album has done in its first week all of 2019.… Expand
  20. vjonathan13
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    so good, i love it. but i dont listen much cause pop is bad, i like indie and rock
  21. Littlevoice
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Love it! amazing lyrics great production. Her best pop album in my opinion.
  22. ldss
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This record is way better than her previous one, "reputation". There are like 1 skip in a 18-long album (ME!) which is really amazing. Keep up with the good work, Taylor. I hope the critics like it the way I did. … Expand
  23. Ajbarr
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    I’m so happy Taylor has found happiness, it resonates within every track. Lover encompasses what Taylor is capable of and I’ve been listening to it nonstop
  24. RedEnti
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    For me is the most beautiful album this year
    I like the songs the lyrics the melody everything in this album is amazing
  25. marymagic13
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This album is absolutely incredible. I've had it on repeat since it came out and I fall in love with it all over again every time I hear it. I'm blown away... probably my favorite since Speak Now/Red. So proud of Taylor for sharing this incredible piece of her beautiful soul.
  26. holyrep
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Her best album production wise and lyrically very good as well. At first I was scared because of songs like ME! and You Need To Calm Down but they happen to find their place once they’re into the body of work. The album explore a lot of genres and subgenres, the topics discussed in this album are also very different. We can go from a heartbreaking country ballad with soon you’ll get betterHer best album production wise and lyrically very good as well. At first I was scared because of songs like ME! and You Need To Calm Down but they happen to find their place once they’re into the body of work. The album explore a lot of genres and subgenres, the topics discussed in this album are also very different. We can go from a heartbreaking country ballad with soon you’ll get better to a neo soul inspired track about sex, false god, from a political song with Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince and its groundbreaking production to a fun rock song about love, Paper rings. The genres and topics in this album not only show Taylor’s growth as an artist, but as a person too. Would 100% recommend… Expand
  27. getawaycarlo13
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Cornelia Street delivers the story-telling songwriting part of what Taylor's known for.
  28. Roznev
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    [review for russians]
    Возможно, это лучший её альбом. Он напоминает "Speak Now" своей многогранностью, аранжировка напоминает "1989", а стиль написания "Red". Она взяла всё самое лучшее из трёх альбомов и создала "Lover", определённо стоит вашего времени.    [review for russians]
    Возможно, это лучший её альбом. Он напоминает "Speak Now" своей многогранностью, аранжировка напоминает "1989", а стиль написания "Red". Она взяла всё самое лучшее из трёх альбомов и создала "Lover", определённо стоит вашего времени.
  29. MaelsonJorge
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    All we need is love and Taylor conveys it behind Lover. Thank you Taylor for this amazing album and I'm looking forward to your tour.
  30. aliciaswift
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet. Every song has beautiful lyrics and the production around it is spectacular.
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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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