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. Turkyys
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love taylor and I’m big fan of her music but I expected much more than this , since 1989 taylor seems to try to sell rather than make good music I’d like to bring back the taylor who made RED Or at least 1989… Expand
  2. scurrier
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift’s Lover shows Swift at her best yet. Lyrically, sonically, emotionally–Swift offers a complete 360 to her previous album reputation. While reputation was a persona Swift fashioned for herself, Lover shows Swift as a songwriter who is honest, in love, and showing a level of self-awareness many critics accuse her of being incapable of.
  3. drewsellers
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of an album both sonically and lyrically. Taylor Swift continues to outdo herself with each album and Lover is no exception.
  4. LucyMontes13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing album, It's so different from what she's done before and of course, there's amazing lyrics here, she's just pure talent, congrarulations Taylor, you've done it again, a true star.
  5. Iaughinwmylover
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    So amazing, her best album yet. However lots of people are giving it 0s on here bc of dumb stan wars
  6. daveanthony
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This is definitely music to my ears. It's can be repeat itself the first time you listen to the song, it may sound the same but if you give it a second chance you will be in a whole new world full of love and emotions. Taylor put out some of the worse songs on this album as singles just to make the album full of masterpiece. That's a big reason to listen to it now!!!
  7. barttttender
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    worst album i've ever heard. absolute trash. shouldnt have been released. honestly just straight up embarrassing.
  8. Amybelea
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album...honestly...is beautiful. Sonically cohesive, full of beautiful melodies and catchy hooks. It's a throwback with a twist, with all the amazing lyricism that Swifties crave from Taylor coupled up with some timeless classics like Lover and Soon You'll Get Better. It's a sprinkle of the old Taylor all wrapped up and topped with a giant bow of happiness. If the hooks don't reel youThis album...honestly...is beautiful. Sonically cohesive, full of beautiful melodies and catchy hooks. It's a throwback with a twist, with all the amazing lyricism that Swifties crave from Taylor coupled up with some timeless classics like Lover and Soon You'll Get Better. It's a sprinkle of the old Taylor all wrapped up and topped with a giant bow of happiness. If the hooks don't reel you in just wait for the bridges because they will lead you to the magical land of love. This album oozes happiness and that is tapered with some bittersweet tunes that explore the fear of losing that happiness. If you enjoyed her albums Red and Speak Now, then Lover is right up your alley. It's a gentle echo of what those albums were hoping and striving for with the satisfaction of finding that true love she fantasizes about yet never truly knew until now. Thoroughly enjoyed and will be playing on repeat for a while. This album will undoubtedly go down as one of her most iconic and timeless.… Expand
  9. devendra2001
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Love the whole ass album full of bops!!! The album is a complete package filled with happy songs, sad songs,love songs and cathy upbeat songs too which are meaningful in their own ways
  10. bryanperiodt
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album since reputation! modern pop but not generic, miss swift has done it again!
  11. miskosisko
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor is an amazing songwriter. You can feel her bare soul in this album. Also you can see that she's grown up. Excellent job and mesmerizing album!
  12. Macz
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I really love the album and it is one of the best. Taylor Swift is the best musician of all time
  13. SnakeyFace
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Fantastic album. Something for everyone on here. Her best work to date......
  14. Gabrielfaedaj
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Genius album. Genius songwriter. Once again Taylor Swift finding a way to surprise in her deliver of a innovative and experimental yet instant classic albur
  15. cc3473489367
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. It is the very first album Taylor has ever owned.
  16. liamcapili
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A breathtaking album! All songs are bops, PERIODT! Especially Cruel Summer, Afterglow and False God! Try to stream and listen it on Spotify!
  17. Sgb_aamr
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Its so good
    No skips
    Best album ever
    Taylor is just a genius , like she’s perfect i love her
  18. Usedtobefi
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    it's super fascinating. i love you Taylor. i'll be there with u forever. let's the game begin :))
  19. Cassorcats
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album by her so far and best overall album by any artist at the moment
  20. summeramericana
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Swift explores the complexities of Love in her 7th studio album beautifully through sound and lyrics.
  21. xMisaelx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Mas uma obra prima na discografia da Taylor. Como sempre ela se reinventou e trouxe mais um álbum fantástico só afirmando para mim que ela e Adele são as melhores do mercado e quando se trata de fazer um álbum elas se integram. Lover é romance e história que taylor sempre quis cantar e nova e "Old" taylor juntos vai agradar qualquer um que não tenha preconceito com ela. Nota 10
  22. bia2206
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is an incredible album about love and not losing it. i listened to it like a thousand times! everything is perfect and well done. Taylor Swift is a true and talented person.
  23. loxiety
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of Swift’s best releases to date. At its worst, it still beats out competitors. At its best, it’s god tier.… Expand
  24. Smalltalkl
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. her best album so far, you can totally see that she's in a better place and the most importan thing is that she's happyy… Expand
  25. annisamaulida
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is such a beautiful album... I cant even choose my favorite one because all of them are my favorite... This album deserve tons of grammy✨❤️
  26. tropicoh
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nothing new just boring. I expected more from taylor especially after the reputation album but this one failed to deliver.… Expand
  27. taysnewspaper
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of her best albums. the amazing upbeat songs like The Man, Cruel Summer, Paper Rings, I Think He Knows, ME!, You Need To Calm Down and more. the amazing self written songs like Cornelia Street, Lover, and Daylight. people hating on this album either don’t have taste or hate taylor bc it’s a “trend”. This album is truly good and i don’t understand why people hate on it, especially ME! because it wasn’t supposed to be taken seriously it’s meant to be a fun song to make everyone happy, just like the “spelling is fun!” lyric which they added just because they didn’t want people thinking the song was serious… Expand
  28. Ooh22567
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is her best album !!! I love all song from this album. The album is beautiful… Expand
  29. katrinajean
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is made of pure love and happiness. The emotions in the songs are all so perfect. The lyrics are well-written! This deserves a perfect 10.… Expand
  30. Randompersonn
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Boring and lacks creativity compared to previous album Reputation. Reputation was a step in a good direction but she has just gone to a worst style.
  31. moonlight14
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion Lover talks a lot with Reputation for how incredible it seems,Reputation was a troubled night and Lover was the next day when everything went by and she had a moment of clarity,my favorite is Cruel Summer' has one of the most perfect choruses of Taylor's discography. I'm just in love with this song. It looks like a single, or one that Taylor leaves wrong with no clip.… Expand
  32. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album she's putting out so far... when she said she'll never release an album unless she's sure it's better than the previous albums she didn't lie. that's on wha? that's on periyat.
  33. arozsen
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, I believe she really experimented with new sound and I’m glad to see her doing well. :)
  34. Adavis23
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So good! So beautifully written one of her best! Every song is different their are definitely no skips! Can’t wait to see what she does with this on tour… Expand
  35. Haydenabc
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It’s one of the sweetest albums I have ever heard. Truly beautiful and romantic. Her lyrics are amazing and deep as well.
  36. Sahuan
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hsjshwjebhs bsbehe bom dia cedo pra ir pra casa que eu vou não tem nada de bom pra pixel experiênce foi a melhor coisa que eu não sai mais cedo pra ir pra casa que eu vou não tem nada de bom pra pixel experiênce foi a melhor coisa que eu não sai de casa não tem nada de bom pra pixel experiênce foi a melhor coisa que eu não sai de casa não tem nada 6… Expand
  37. MoMoney
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift’s best album yet! Her first album that she 100% owns and she went all out with the soulful and hard hitting masterpieces that make up the 18 track record!
  38. Taylorligion
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing, brilliant, show stopping , genius, spectacular, Queen of pop , ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  39. Kandaesan
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Tôi rất thích album mới này của Taylor
    Hi vọng nó sẽ đạt được nhiều giải thưởng cao
  40. rqclaudia06
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor in a nutshell. The most special work of lyricism released to date; the variety of storytelling elements implemented are successful in creating BOPS. No skips. Evokes the highest highs of romantic love (Lover) and the lowest lows of familiar love (Soon You’ll Get Better). The range this album has, the talent she exhibits. It’s simply mind blowing. Red and 1989’s love child. Maybe even with a little Speak Now peppered in. Listen to it in its entirety!
    Cornelia Street slaps. Listen to Cruel Summer faded from Getaway Car for an out of body experience.    … Expand
  41. kkh
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
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  42. Dewijosep12
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    My favorite one is Death by Thousand Cuts!
    Good job Miss Swift ! I repeated all day long
  43. maddiesuderman
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lyrically and musically, this is one of the best albums Taylor has ever made. She has grown so much in her music and it shows.
  44. nuranipermata
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so dreamy, personal, and lovely. Taylor's second best album after Red!… Expand
  45. not1ouis
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    amazing! album of the year! best taylor swift album of all time. taylor just shows she is ahead of her time with this album.
  46. yanorb
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's sad to see all the people hate her give her a zero, when you look purely at the work at hand, it is a heavenly dream. 10/10 no doubt.
  47. ffhsuit
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    things she did? that. songs she wrote? those. unsurprisingly amazing. she has of course done it again.
  48. kelvinduong
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A complication of love, sadness. All in an album, from a cheerful beginning with "I Forgot That You Existed" to a meaningful ending for "Daylight".
  49. mandygirl121
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    A dazzling album that shares emotions everyone can relate to while simultaneously allowing the listener to get lost in the mystery of the meaning behind Swift’s poetic lyrics.
  50. stefand
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover is Taylor’s best album yet. The production, vocals, and everything is an improvement from her previous projects and probably her best album since red. As usual, Taylor’s album tells a story throughout listening and this one did not disappoint from where we start in I forgot that you existed and end beautifully at daylight. Deserves all the acclaim and further proves that Taylor Swift is that **** period… Expand
  51. cornelia
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is incredible, love it so much! Taylor has really outdone herself
  52. Gia_Lizz
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best albums she's ever released! Every morning I wake up with a different song from the album stuck in my head for the entire day!
  53. Sunnybab2
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This album is sh*t like ts teeth trash trash trashy ewww w ww w w w w w w w w w w w. W w w w w w w w w w w w w w w. W w w w w w w w w w. W w
  54. TienDat
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of her best album. I play it everyday. Favorite track: Lover, London Boy, Cornelia street.
  55. katebush
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    sum bops sum flops...........................................................................................................................
  56. Halen_Azman
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Best album from her. Periodt. The lyrical content, the production, the theme all ties together creating a beautiful masterpiece
  57. Tatcha
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Swift does not have Beyonce kind of voice but she has a special recognisable voice that she knows how to convey the emotions very well. This alone had me tearing at certain parts of her songs. She writes about a rage of topics in this album. Cancer, sexism, political climate & worship. This album is a trip. Pure pop perfection that we can sing to, cry to, scream to.
  58. DelanaDik-98
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    breathaking lyrics and nice audio, we love it! vocals are good, jack antonoff and taylor are perfect combinations
  59. spicyenzymes
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
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  60. Aastharoy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is definitely swifts best work yet, it shows her versatility as an artists and her emotional maturity to look at things differently .
  61. Ivanova
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing album this her best one she really outdid herself since reputation this album has no skip
  62. Hellomiani
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is really amazing, it has a lot of great songs such as Cruel Summer and The Archer.That kind of music is melodious… Expand
  63. nghia
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    best album of 2019. This is her best crafted album in her discography. In this album, she explored every reachable corner of love
  64. Matthewchavez49
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    After two sonically-focused pop records, Swift knocks it out of the park by flexing on her greatest strength: song writing. From beginning to end this album is a rollercoaster of unexpected blissful surprises dazzling in the brightest of lights.
  65. Hrtbrkprnc13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a true masterpiece of pop perfection. Truly tells many different stories of love. It’s amazing how much is capture in technicolor.… Expand
  66. kilili
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This ablum TOTALLY make me want to cry, it just let me feel I can have beautiful things in the world. Every time I heard Lover I barely can control my tears.… Expand
  67. qweasd6302
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you ask me which is my favorite song in this album? I'll say I can't answer, cus all of them are perfect and phenomenal.
    No matter what is your mood today, you can always find a song to celebrate or comfort yourself.    … Expand
  68. his_fair_youth
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift's new album 'Lover' as it's title suggests, is an ode to her loving relationship with her beau (Joe Alwyn). With 18 tracks, the album may seem long to most listeners but for fans it is a treat to the ears. Musically, she has abandoned the sound of Reputation (although we'd love to hear similar style again), her new venture borderlines on bubblegum pop mixed with theTaylor Swift's new album 'Lover' as it's title suggests, is an ode to her loving relationship with her beau (Joe Alwyn). With 18 tracks, the album may seem long to most listeners but for fans it is a treat to the ears. Musically, she has abandoned the sound of Reputation (although we'd love to hear similar style again), her new venture borderlines on bubblegum pop mixed with the country-pop style of the Red era. Although the production (by Jack Antonoff) seems a tad bit inferior to the genius of Reputation, it does complement Taylor's songs wonderfully. Overall, yet another wonderful album by the greatest female pop artist of this decade.… Expand
  69. alilover13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Its awesome! Her best one yet i dare say, she has outdone herself yet again. It shows a wide range of tunes and melodies, as well as wise, smart, cute and original lyrics. Listening to it is a trip, and one that gets you addicted to it, trust me, after one listen, you will want a higher dose of lover, over and over again.
  70. QueenCamilo
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    I've been a long time a fan of Taylor, this album was ok, not all the songs were the best of the best, but after my opinion on Reputation this album made me recover my faith on her music.
  71. ensigna
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album and that’s coming from a red stan! the lyricism is so incredible and so many songs took me to bridge city (i’m talking about you cruel summer) i’m obsessed and cried at least 3 times listening to the album! Highly recommend
  72. reissemadez
    Aug 31, 2019
    7
    Lover is good but there's something it lacks of. Everything is good though, I love it.
  73. wonderlandx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    She always outdoes herself. Taylord is coming for album of the year with Lover. I'm so proud of her
  74. Bagoli_roli
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another generic album from a generic artist except this time it includes pandering. At least the album cover has nice colours.… Expand
  75. moorerww
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Perhaps her best work yet — diverse sounding yet still sonically cohesive. It is the best album for her right now and a breath of fresh air.
  76. Brandunboi
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This is actually really bad :/ what a let down .................................
  77. xophia
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An amazing album. You are able to hear all the emotion in her voice and the instrumental. Such an awing production.
  78. Towens
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is so SOFT and makes you want to fall in love with love itself and everything that comes with it.
  79. Tyloraliswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album EVER.. The album were so meaningful unlike other artists. Songs were that of relatable. Her vocals are better than ever. BEST
  80. Khimmyswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I'm in love with this album. I feel like I'm pregnant and the father of my child is Lover Album charot sksksksk
  81. Sophie19195
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is definitely her best album, it showcases different styles and there is a song for everyone!!! The production of the songs are amazing and the lyrics are even better! You won’t be disappointed.
  82. NikkiF7993
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful albums I’ve ever heard! Wonderfully written. I’m not surprised. Taylor Swift never disappoints.
  83. NGSUTTENG
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An album full of Love
  84. Gateaux
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing. This album is a kind of music that Taylor has never done before. I really like vocal, lyrics, sound and everything, it is really smooth together. This is one of her best album, that's all I can say.… Expand
  85. Oceanica
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best thing in the world!! The most important thing in the Music Industry!!!!!
  86. prachinaidu_06
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vnmhxrin nnmmljfysjbdvjdkndbdhdmdmdvshisnsbshshsbsbgsudjndbdbdjdhdbxjdkmdsvsyisksbsvshduuxjdndbdhsusjdbsbshshsjshsjshshshshshhshshshshshshbdbdjdjdjdndndndjjdjdjdjdjndnrnr… Expand
  87. stanblackpink
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    beautiful album. no one is doing it like her. zimzalabim zimzalabim zimzalabim
  88. Mdelaire
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    Stuff like this is why I don't listen to music on the radio anymore. I've already heard it all before.
  89. Itsmonich
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Stream Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Prince, False God, and Afterglow to clear skin
  90. TSwiftie13
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift in this one, simply at her best, this album is what was needed to prove that she can still write remarkable and heveanly-touched lyrics even if she doesn't have her exes to motivate to write. This simply says she can write all sorts of music whenever it comes to her. 10/10.
  91. bryansulistio
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is brilliant and beautiful, not a single skip. The lyrics? Never doubt Taylor Swift
  92. Kevinsantiago
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    Ninguna canción sobresale, se me hacen iguales a excepción de los singles, de ahí en fuera todo es malo
  93. Maichon
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of her so far. Love every song of it. The lyrical content is amazing.… Expand
  94. Brandontyler
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. From track to track this album makes you really feel the story she was going for.
  95. lover626
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the unique production and sound of Taylor Swift is what sets this album apart. very 1989-esque, it is filled with beautifully choreographed tunes which will dance through your head all day, and meaningful lyrics that will strive to feel things you have never felt before. A truly incredible piece of art which will go down as one of her best albums to date.
  96. xoxohoeanne
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    not good at all. i prefer taylor’s old stuff to this. had to turn it off after one listen and will not be revisiting
  97. avaposey
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Perfection!! The lyricism, production, vocals, and overall message is beautiful. It’s hands down her best album and she owns it!!
  98. maryam_2186
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album has the best lyrics for a pop album and deserves the success it’s going to get
  99. swiftie_
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing. Luv really did that! Maybe if lana stans could just be happy. IG:
    taylorswiftislovedparty
  100. dklaabby
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    The same basic, repetitive pop music you hear all the time. She peaked when she released 1989
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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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