• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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  1. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album mediocre y sin sentido
    sinceramente pensé que daría más está ves pero no la verdad no me gustó ni me gustará blablabla pura m
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  2. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift shows what she’s best at with this album. Lover is exactly what she needed to return to the top of the pop game, taking Taylor back to her roots of introspective love-themed songs that feel entirely genuine. The political leaning themes are a nice addition to Taylor’s discography as well. “The Man”, “Lover” and “Cruel Summer”’are highlights of what is sure to be an Album ofTaylor Swift shows what she’s best at with this album. Lover is exactly what she needed to return to the top of the pop game, taking Taylor back to her roots of introspective love-themed songs that feel entirely genuine. The political leaning themes are a nice addition to Taylor’s discography as well. “The Man”, “Lover” and “Cruel Summer”’are highlights of what is sure to be an Album of the Year contender. Congrats, Taylor. You crushed it. Expand
  3. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da Taylor! As músicas estão perfeitas, não tem uma ruim!
  4. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    She is just the best artist now, incredible lyrics and amazing production!!
  5. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Álbum maravilloso, com produção inovadora. Com conceitos que se encaixam muito bem
  6. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A cohesive album, upbeat production, thoughtful lyrics, and brilliant vocals.
  7. Aug 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um álbum que assim que você decide tirar um tempo pra aprecia-lo é magnifíco, traz uma mensagem de amor e política na medida certa. Uma boa produção, Taylor já fez coisa melhor mas também não desapontou com muitos estavam com medo. Expand
  8. Sep 1, 2019
    8
    Taylor Swift was someone that has made some interesting choices throughout her carrer. For me, I wanted to hear something different after her frustrating album Reputation came out. When I heard the opening singles, I was split. I loved You Need to Calm Down, but not a fan of ME! featuring Brendon Urie. Love Panic at the Disco!, but not a fan of that song. A lot of current pop stars haveTaylor Swift was someone that has made some interesting choices throughout her carrer. For me, I wanted to hear something different after her frustrating album Reputation came out. When I heard the opening singles, I was split. I loved You Need to Calm Down, but not a fan of ME! featuring Brendon Urie. Love Panic at the Disco!, but not a fan of that song. A lot of current pop stars have been trying to be relevant in a time when any young person can upload a song and get famous from their one hit, such as Old Town Road. As well as others who take massive chances might not have a carrer left afterwards. So I was worried that this album was going to divide me straight down the middle.

    I'll be honest, this album is great. When I first heard I Forgot You Existed, there was a spark and a moment where this became something greater than advertised. As the rest of the album progresses, she has written her best work in a while. I was ecstatic to hear other tracks that were different that what you would have expected.

    The album is great, but there are two songs that I personally don't like and that's about it.

    Songs I recommend: Lover, Cruel Summer, You Need to Calm Down and The Archer.

    Weak Spots on the Album: ME! and I Think He Knows
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  9. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Such a positive and beautiful album! Miss Taylor made a full of love and elated (a little bit downhearted) album! 10/10
  10. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Excellent album. Best release of 2019. Miss Americana, Daylight, Cruel Summer, Afterglow are all to be watched out for! Aesthetically pleasing. So calm and soothing. Perfect sequel after Repuation. Love it
  11. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's kind of cliché to to say this, but it's not even slightly exaggerated to say that this album is exactly what Pop as an industry needed, she single handedly saved the music industry.
    It's a very know fact that Taylor is an amazing songwriter. The way she can put her life lessons into words so beautifully, that the person listening to her music feels teleported into her world and can see the story unfolds right in front of their eyes, is a talent that only a few artists have.
    This is hands down not only 'her' best album but it is 'the' best album of this century if not ever.
    The best thing about this album, is that it cannot be described as one thing only, like some of her previous works.
    This album is mature yet still playful, strong yet still vulnerable, she know what she's doing but she's still experimenting. She captured that perfect essence of love that even some great poets failed to capture. Furthermore you have to give her credits for making a song about 'The Guardian', proving how this industry is full of misogynistic men who can't see a woman in power on her song 'The man'.
    When they couldn't find a single thing to criticize this perfect album, according to them this album has a "problem" because "it's too long".
    Well apparently being an hour long album is an issue for them only if it's from a female artist, because they were very pleased with Drake's album 'Views despite it being longer than Taylor's.
    Yeah, so there's that. Stream 'The man' and the rest of the album 'Lover'
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  12. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    It's the best pop album of 2019, a masterpiece full of cute lyrics and beautiful sounds, it is like living in a dream.
  13. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album of her so far. Every song is catchy. Love all of them. I think he knows is my favourite.
  14. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Swift has outdone herself with her lyrics. She showed that no one out of her peers are capable of telling a story as beautifully and writing them with such grace.
    No it's not fearless, speak now, red, 1989 or reputation. Lover is Lover. One of it's kind!
  15. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    the album is her best one yet, she has developed in such a good way. it will receive many nominations in the coming times, make sure you buy the album, lets make this her biggest era yet omg
  16. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I loved it. What a beautiful album. I hope people appreciate this one because it feels straight from Taylor's heart.
  17. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Ela é o poder, ela aceitação, ela é superação, ela é declaração, ela é Taylor Alison Swift
  18. Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really well-done album. The sounds of the song just make you feel in love. although I whish lead single would be different Expand
  19. Aug 25, 2019
    10
    I was a little bit nervous about this album, even though Reputation wasn't a fan favorite - it was mine. Its such a good album and I just didn't think an artist can just keep putting out really good records. And yet, here we are 7th album and still such a masterpiece. Even without Shellback and Max Martin - she's proven that the magic sauce was not the producers/writers she's collaboratedI was a little bit nervous about this album, even though Reputation wasn't a fan favorite - it was mine. Its such a good album and I just didn't think an artist can just keep putting out really good records. And yet, here we are 7th album and still such a masterpiece. Even without Shellback and Max Martin - she's proven that the magic sauce was not the producers/writers she's collaborated with - She's the magic sauce and she can work with anyone she wants.

    It certainly worth a listen or two or in my case 1,989 listens.
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  20. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover is the best album of 2019! It’s great, Paper Rings is actually very good song, my fave, Daylight, The Man and Cornelia Street alongside
  21. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift proves yet again that she is the master of both writing and singing. The album has 18 tracks, what is more than she ever did, but all are hits and bops. To jump to, scream along with, or just sit and listen in your empty room. There is something love for all kinds of love on Lover. There is something for everyone with this new record.
  22. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This album is perfection. No straight white man should be able to review this album because this was not made for them and they will never understand that
  23. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums for sure! The production is amazing as well as the lyrics.
  24. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    it’s a good album and i’m so proud of taylor and for her work , i’m really excited for the next chapter in this album
  25. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Best album of the year, great songs, great lyrics, great production, great vocals, everything is great
  26. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    the album has a total of 0 skips and is also a love letter to her career of 13 years. beautiful, relatable and raw lyrics. great collabs and an unexpected appearence of annie clark in cruel summer marks how different and mature this album is. may jack antonoff be her songwriting partner for life.
  27. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Oh. My. God. Amazing as usual. Well done Taylor. Some serious hard work gone into this album as usual.
  28. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! The lyrics, sound of her voice and the music transport you into her story.
  29. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's literally Taylor's BEST album!!! It's like 1989 production with Speak Now lyrics Expand
  30. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It appears to be just a little bit iconic to me. A legend in our community... I think she's a queen ❤
  31. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    As a Swiftie I am highly amazed by the mix emotions that I felt...It gave me a self reflection realizing that love has different emotions into it. No matter how many problems may arise one day the problem will be solved. Congrats to the ever gorgeous Queen Taylor Swift for a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Album. Looking forward that this will win the ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the Grammy's.As a Swiftie I am highly amazed by the mix emotions that I felt...It gave me a self reflection realizing that love has different emotions into it. No matter how many problems may arise one day the problem will be solved. Congrats to the ever gorgeous Queen Taylor Swift for a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Album. Looking forward that this will win the ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the Grammy's. Much Love xoxo Expand
  32. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It literally has NO SKIP! The opening track is perfection, its melody is catchy af! Cruel Summer is my favorite in my initial listen. But overall THIS IS ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Fight me!
  33. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I think this is the one of her best work ever!Thank u,Taylor for Friday mood!!!
  34. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is way more different from all the past 6 albums, it has a very unique lyrics. Taylor shows that she can make a better and never heard before sounds from her. This one is Taylor’s best Album!
  35. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    One of the best album's, Lover is about love and growing up like person, this new Taylor is amazing.
  36. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019 so far
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  37. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums at all! Lyrics that remind us RED, and the melody that looks like came right from 1989.
  38. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Perfect. Incredible. Angel-singing. Breathtaking. Evolution of pop and music.
  39. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her best album... She just messed up single choices...Its 9.5/10 just for me!
  40. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor is a lyrical genuis. Girl you have done it again, constantly raising the bar for all of us. Girl, I'm so proud. STREAM CRUEL SUMMER, CORNELIA STREET AND MISS AMERICANA AND THE HEARTBREAK PRINCE
  41. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's just toooo good...I see this album winning aoty at the Grammys..10/10 for me
  42. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I love it. it is romantic, beautifully written and amazingly sung. The best romantic swift has ever been.
  43. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is her best yet. Songs like cruel summer , the man , Cornelia street , miss Americana and heartbreak prince are best Expand
  44. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is best album released this year so far .. Miss swift really proved herself again with her art. The fact that the lyrics are so matured and beautiful written by taylor.
  45. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    O grande problema do álbum tão maravilhoso, tão perfeito e da maravilhosa sonoridade... É que ele acaba.
  46. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover is her most romantic album so far, genius lyrics great production. Deserves 10
  47. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Can’t believe she did it again. Literally pop perfection, it’s nothing like what has been released before.
  48. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    So amazing, have de the best inspiring musics, the sound is so good, the lyrics are gorgeos
  49. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Probaly the best pop album of 2019. Kinda sad that the most known song off the album is "ME!", the worst track of the whole record so far.
  50. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Very good, Taylor Swift renews herself with every work, a complete artist, cruel summer and the best man from the album.
  51. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this is album is just simply beautiful, I had never expect this album can be so good. This album made me love taylor more 13 years.
  52. Aug 23, 2019
    8
    Never doubt when Taylor releases a material. Though this might not be her best work but the songs are still well-written (Swift can never go wrong with that) and mostly enjoyable. They may not sound as chart hits but they're still solid. Everything she does has substance.
  53. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Continuação perfeira e surpreendente, depois de uma Era reputation dark, Taylor encontra um arco iris inteiro.
  54. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    so good so good so good so good so good so good so good so good so good so good
  55. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019 and as expected a lyrical masterpiece from taylor swift.This is album is like a mix of 1989 and speak now , a lyrical masterpiece and pop perfection . This album gonna win album of the year no doubt
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    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor shows something clear and full of the Love, is a perfect work, congrats TAYLOR SWIFT.
    She will have us trapped for a long time with her artwork.
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  57. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Perfect cohesive album full of bangers and deep cuts. i cant stop listening.
  58. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    She definitely outdid herself. This feels like speak now x 1989. The lyrics and productions are amazing.
  59. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    That's the best album I've ever heard in my entire life. She deserves 10 on Metacritic.
  60. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's a brilliant album with a fresh sound and amazing storytelling. There are songs for every occasion. Taylor Swift never disappoints
  61. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor excelled and made his best pop album! The whole context is about love in a way that Taylor knows how to do
  62. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    it’s amazing!! lover is the first album that taylor owns herself and i’m so proud of her. and the musics are.. they’re just perfect
  63. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    pop perfection!!!!!!
    the best album of 2019!!
    probably the album of the year..perodt!
  64. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Pure pop perfection, from the storytelling-esque songwriting to the exquisite production, this is what a well-thought of and hard-worked body of work sounds like.
  65. Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Good songs but the lead single was bad chosen.
    Cornelia street, Lover, Cruel summer where among my favourites. The lyrics are similar to Speak Now ones but the melody is similar to 1989.
  66. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The best Taylor Swift studio album. I say it, and what? You should know that before to press play.
  67. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Beautifully expressive ♡♡♡ this album is so wholesome,its like experiencing a a love story portrayed in many ways.. she was right when she said lover is a love letter to love itself So proud of you tay !!
  68. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Just listen to it and YOU'LL KNOW! Old Taylor is dead? Absolutely not. She's very much alive and stronger than ever. The production on each song is neat and meticulous and perfect. It's strong where it should be and soft where it should be. Taylor's vocal technique has improved so much and she's shown so much range in this one album. I'm so happy with this body of work. So proud of you,Just listen to it and YOU'LL KNOW! Old Taylor is dead? Absolutely not. She's very much alive and stronger than ever. The production on each song is neat and meticulous and perfect. It's strong where it should be and soft where it should be. Taylor's vocal technique has improved so much and she's shown so much range in this one album. I'm so happy with this body of work. So proud of you, Taylor. I love you. Expand
  69. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this is her best album, she truly did that and more she put her heart and soul into this album and all her emotions its true that she f**king loves the art of song writing and music production and being an artist and isn't just doing it because she gets money, she opens up to us more then some of us would to our actual friends, she treats us like her friends not her fans, i love how shethis is her best album, she truly did that and more she put her heart and soul into this album and all her emotions its true that she f**king loves the art of song writing and music production and being an artist and isn't just doing it because she gets money, she opens up to us more then some of us would to our actual friends, she treats us like her friends not her fans, i love how she continues to stay true to herself through this body of work and shows how much she loves us for sticking by her when many of her irl friends couldn't even do that. each song is so well thought out and so well-ly put into this body of work, shes so particular with these types of things. taylor, i can't thank you enough you have changed my life with this album. Expand
  70. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Amei demais, pessoal criticou no começo por causa de Me! mas o álbum se mostrou bem interessante
  71. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    How the theme of love is developed throughout this album is personal and detailed yet universally valid.
  72. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The best album yet :) with songs about her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, and a song dedicated to her mother. I cry hearing the song every time it plays on Spotify, which is a lot. I love the album!!
  73. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    taylor here did a great job, cruel summer need to be single, i also loved i forgot that you existed and False God, Miss Americana And The Heartbreak prince, London Boy.
  74. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    beautiful lyrics, perfect production and vocals, great tracklist and themes, the aesthetic as well. she's a great artist, underrated.
  75. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before
  76. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor is the best! I can not wait to watch the music videos of other songs in the album!
  77. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She’s grown, she’s happy, she lost everything but somehow she found herself. I’m here for this new era. Expand
  78. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Queen! Expand
  79. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    O álbum mais genuíno e amoroso feito pela doce Taylor Swift
  80. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I loved this album its completely one of the best taylor's album ever. This album bring me a feel like a mix of all her old albums and i'm so glad to see how much she get better since "reputation". Three songs she wrote alone, that's a thing that i haven't seen since "Red"
  81. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album is a mix of the best factors of taylor swift, cohesive, romantic and clever
  82. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Literally terrible. **** album. sonically and all together, it doesn’t go well. she’s had better work sin 2017 and below, this is just bad. desperate things!!! I’m disappointed
  83. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Fallen in love with Lover. It has some of the best production as well as the high quality of lyrics that we have come to expect from Taylor. Whereas reputation showcases amazing production with a lower standard of lyricism, Lover provides some of her best work to date. I’ve had this on repeat all week, and I can see that continuing in the future. Taylor Swift has done it again.
  84. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover foi construído em cima de uma imagem de amor e de cores pastéis, seu primeiro single ME! Mostra essa imagem, muito bem construído se demonstrou superar as expectativas de todos que estavam pessimista com seu novo álbum Expand
  85. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Creative song writing, all of the emotions, The beats, lyrics Taylor well done! You made it girl.
  86. Aug 23, 2019
    9
    A delectable combination of Red and 1989 and a major flipback from the dark reputation era, Lover gives us songs that will surely be the theme songs of every love stories.
  87. Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Personally, I think that this album of Taylor Swift is the definition of perfection! It's literally full of colorful, emotions, and you can absolutely feel the pressure of love in the air. Good job, Miss Swift
  88. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Em seu sétimo álbum, Taylor prova que é uma compositora nata, com músicas com "The Man" e "False God". Lover nada mais é do que seu trabalho mais livre, livre da culpa, do medo, da acusação, apenas amor, família e seus fãs. Arrisco dizer que esse venha a ser o seu melhor álbum pop, mas primeiro temos de ver como ele irá envelhecer. Apenas fantástico
  89. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor's best album to date. Lyrically and sonically. A timeless masterpiece. Lover will be the one for the history books!
  90. Aug 23, 2019
    9
    An album by Taylor, for Taylor. She has never been so unapologetically herself. In her new album she explores the romanticism of revenge, heartbreak, redemption, fear, and of course...love. It is exactly what we wanted from Taylor, an album that reminds us to push through the darkness, find yourself, and learn to love. Swifties, and the world, couldn’t ask for a better message. Bravo, Taylor!
  91. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The album is beautiful , because the lyrics very touching my heart , this the best production on this year i mean 2019
  92. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A pop gem. Just a pleasure to listen to. Taylor's finally found love, and it shows. Her songwriting is as sharp as ever.
  93. Sep 19, 2019
    10
    WTF! Taylor,What are you doing????Spelling is not fun at all, and Taylor, U NEED 2 CALM DOWN
  94. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Swift presents an fresh summer album this time. Lover is the perfect title of this master piece.
    The new rhythms and the deeps lyrics make this album one of her most sentimental album.
    The perfect record for those hopeless romantics
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  95. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    top demais irmao parceiro que albunzao top da porra taylor swift conte cmg pra td
  96. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is a great album, Taylor Swift never disappoints The man, cruel summer are great songs
  97. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Excelente de principio a fin. Un album con buenas letras, una produccion de calidad que al complementarse hacen el mejor album romantico que he escuchado
  98. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    As of Taylor Swift 7th studio album drop she put so much effort in every song starting from the first song that's called " I forget that you exist to get "to get us out from the reputation era continue with "Cruel Summer" as I expected to be one of the best song from the album to the title song Lover that make me feel like the best way ever even though I'm not in a relationship ever thenAs of Taylor Swift 7th studio album drop she put so much effort in every song starting from the first song that's called " I forget that you exist to get "to get us out from the reputation era continue with "Cruel Summer" as I expected to be one of the best song from the album to the title song Lover that make me feel like the best way ever even though I'm not in a relationship ever then there is this song that made everyone talk about "the man " where she talked about what if taylor swift was a man, what will happen to her what will happen to the music industry I will continue with the Archer as one of Taylor Swift's best song ever and I guess I'll leave it here . Hope you listen to the album and enjoy it as I did Expand
  99. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Honestly one of her best albums. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this entire album. Tay never fails to impress!
  100. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection. Lyrical genius. Taylor did it again. Honestly I'm not even surprised. The best album of the year. No skips. Perfection.
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.