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. luisdbgarcia
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    so incredible experience like a walk in the clouds, aflterglow and daylight is a masterpiece
  2. HolyDaphne
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    I love this álbum, Taylor Swift is God. The Man is my favorite song.
    I'll go to Lover Tour
  3. JKAM
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    this could be the Best Taylor Swift Album EVER its like a combination between he last 4 albums (Speak Now, Red, 1989, reputation) like it has all kind of vibes and its filled with love and I’m just so proud of her for making this masterpiece
  4. emreayar
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    this is her most geniune and most loveable work. From top to bottom it's just very enjoyable
  5. Ghyan
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Um albúm totalmente diferente de tudo que a taylor já fez,um albúm pessoal e muito gostoso de se ouvir. Eu diria que o Lover é a versão apaixonada do reputation,com uma pitada mais madura e apaixonante do Red e o 1989,simplesmente perfeito!
  6. yourfavcritic
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    "don't date her, she'll gonna write songs about you"; and here's how she actually did it when you actually treated her right. This album is complete opposite of her 2017 "reputation", which is her dark phase; and now it's over. This album is not only about love between two people, it;s also about self-love, self-worth in a relationship, the up & down between two lovers but somehow they"don't date her, she'll gonna write songs about you"; and here's how she actually did it when you actually treated her right. This album is complete opposite of her 2017 "reputation", which is her dark phase; and now it's over. This album is not only about love between two people, it;s also about self-love, self-worth in a relationship, the up & down between two lovers but somehow they still fight it up to stay with one another. She always outdid herself.
    You might not like her as a person or might not like her music, but your "her music is all the same" argument is INVALID. Her growth as an artist is very impressive.    … Expand
  7. guvgeller
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference.
  8. Hopeh48
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    The best album of Taylor Swift’s career! There’s not a single bad song on “Lover”.
  9. ivan13
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    AVG: 8.22

    I Forgot That You Existed 7/10
    Cruel Summer 9/10
    Lover 10/10
    The Man 9/10
    The Archer 10/10
    I Think He Knows 8/10
    Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince 10/10
    Paper Rings 8/10
    Cornelia Street 8/10
    Death By A Thousand Cuts 9/10
    London Boy 7/10
    Soon You'll Get Better 10/10
    False God 8/10
    You Need To Calm Down 7/10
    Afterglow 7/10
    ME! 7/10
    It's Nice To Have A Friend 6/10
    Daylight 8/10
  10. zhnwnas
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    The new album by Taylor Swift might be her most mature work up until now. She is ready to take over the music industry once again and what better way than releasing the album of the year?
  11. nayalafifi
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    this album is insanely diverse and just a lyrical masterpiece in general, 100% deserves a 10 rating
  12. Wearethefoxes
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This is the ultimate Taylor Swift album. 0 skips, songs about feminism, homophobia, politics, cancer, friendship, cancel culture, insecurities and everything in between.
  13. vamprett
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    For her seventh album, her growth is more visible than ever. From bubblegum pop, to electronic feminist anthems, country powerful ballads and alternative pop, this album has it all. Lyrically, her best one yet. Experimenting on this album was one of the best decisions she ever took, without sounding too cohesive, like most pop albums nowadays; Lover offers a new meaning to being in love,For her seventh album, her growth is more visible than ever. From bubblegum pop, to electronic feminist anthems, country powerful ballads and alternative pop, this album has it all. Lyrically, her best one yet. Experimenting on this album was one of the best decisions she ever took, without sounding too cohesive, like most pop albums nowadays; Lover offers a new meaning to being in love, and that is the best thing you can say about it.… Expand
  14. FANY
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Taylor really brings it in this one of a kind love focused album. She goed political in a few of the songs like the single You need to Calm Down,, the Man, Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince o. But it's also fun in songs like London Boy and I think he knows. And deeply in love in Lover, Paper rins and daylight! Buy it, stream it, love it!
  15. Blazeful
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    It’s amazing album, i think this is the best album. The sounds, the lyrics etc are amazing.
  16. Fer0515
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Me encanta! No paro de escucharlo.
    Mientras más lo escuchas más te encanta,está en mi top 3 de mejores álbumes de Taylor.
  17. carreirafelps
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    It’s her best album. A masterpiece. Album of the year
  18. Mubasharsain
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    The best from her after Red and 1989. I've been a switie for a long time and damnn Taylor, you do you.
  19. sennavan13
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All you would want from Taylor Swift music in 2019. She is more versatile than ever with this one. From a country ballad ‘Soon You’ll Get Better’ to pop excellence in ‘Cruel Summer’. Buckle up: you are going to Bridge City!! She once again shows her true power, songwriting. Mix that with a full list of beautiful producers and ‘Lover’ is born. … Expand
  20. ForbesMusic
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the way Taylor Swift misconstructed and redefined what it meant to convey and obtain the concupiscent anomalistic clearance showing us that idiosyncratic is ebulliently inevitable while simultaneously substantiating the superiority of women.… Expand
  21. sieanna_varead
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift did it again. I think at least five tracks from this album alone are some of her best works. A masterpiece. A literal masterpiece.
  22. Camryn13
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Beyond perfect album. The sound of each song is different in all the best ways, but similar enough to fit together on the album.
  23. hsiufung
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019. Definitely one of her best works ever, everything about the album is amazing. The album really shows all aspects of love, including being in love, being with the person you love, going through a heartbreak, love in a family relationship, and even self love too. Definitely worth a listen
  24. OliverAshJakes
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Lover is one of Taylor’s most well written, self written, albums. Songs like Cruel Summer and Paper Rings are sure to become end of summer anthems. Taylor’s musical ability enabled her to make even her saddest songs, Death By a Thousand Cuts and Cornelia Street, sounds upbeat, almost as if they aren’t sad at all. She also includes a song about her mother Andrea and her battle with cancer,Lover is one of Taylor’s most well written, self written, albums. Songs like Cruel Summer and Paper Rings are sure to become end of summer anthems. Taylor’s musical ability enabled her to make even her saddest songs, Death By a Thousand Cuts and Cornelia Street, sounds upbeat, almost as if they aren’t sad at all. She also includes a song about her mother Andrea and her battle with cancer, fearing Andrea’s favourite band, The Dixie Chicks. When Taylor referred to this album as a love letter to love itself, she meant it.It’s as if she invented the feeling of love herself!… Expand
  25. Swifty1989
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is the best album ever And the music is awesome she is the best singer and I hope she makes more songs… Expand
  26. iammarc12xc
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    it's very cohesive, daydreaming and ambitious in production wise... It was very worth waiting for！
  27. Lidia13
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This album is one of her best works, simply because you can find so much vulnerability and love in it. It has songs like "You Need To Calm Down", where she's standing up not only for herself, but for others too and "ME!", which is such a fun and lovely one. And then it has songs like "Cornelia Street", "Death By A Thousand Cuts", "Soon You'll Get Better", "The Archer", where you can see soThis album is one of her best works, simply because you can find so much vulnerability and love in it. It has songs like "You Need To Calm Down", where she's standing up not only for herself, but for others too and "ME!", which is such a fun and lovely one. And then it has songs like "Cornelia Street", "Death By A Thousand Cuts", "Soon You'll Get Better", "The Archer", where you can see so much of the vulnerability I was talking about.. "Lover" and "Paper Rings" where we can see how in love she is. It has something for everyone. She outdid herself witht this one, it's incredibile.… Expand
  28. Hiiamdevd
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    7th album. Still she is doing it like a pro. Lead single “ME!” wasn’t something up to everyone’s expectations. But with every new promo singles it was getting better and better. Finally when “Lover” title track dropped everyone was sure she’s coming for this. And she actually did. This album made me go through every emotion. Every song has different productions. You cannot predict what’s7th album. Still she is doing it like a pro. Lead single “ME!” wasn’t something up to everyone’s expectations. But with every new promo singles it was getting better and better. Finally when “Lover” title track dropped everyone was sure she’s coming for this. And she actually did. This album made me go through every emotion. Every song has different productions. You cannot predict what’s coming next actually. Jack done a great job with this album. Taylor’s all by herself written songs are another level of perfection. She proved it again that there is nobody else like her. UNCHALLENGED. One of the best albums of 2019 so far. Worth your time and money.… Expand
  29. Coolusername
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This is probably some of Taylor Swift's strongest work. There is a good mixture of songs with new and familiar sounds. The lyrics hit particular highs in songs like Afterglow and Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince. This is a well constructed and put together album. It will definitely please the casual listener and the super fan. Amazing job!
  30. Kevinpurnama
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    No skip for every track on this album!! This is amazing since Speak Now I think. Production and even the lyrics was adorable!!!! Deserve on top.
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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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