Lover
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 9316 Ratings

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  1. detentiondeluxe
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    SHE IS A GENIUS!! this album is everything from the lyrics to the melodies KABSKSJS I LOVE HER SM
  2. berkeksioglu
    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.
  3. ShivamDaheriya
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The album doesn't fail to give you a dreamy feeling of finding the one for the first time. Lyrics are deep as can be heard in songs like "Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince", "The Archer" and "Lover". I highly recommend this album to everyone who's looking for some romantic music.
  4. JadeeU
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Some says her lyrics of her songs in her 7th album, Lover, are basics. It is. But the emotions are there. You don't need to have flashy lyrics to be catchy. Swift herself prove it. One of the best albums of 2019. Don't fight with me.
  5. flaviohp
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Completely perfect album, all the composition of the melody album is perfectly perfect, we really have the album of the year.… Expand
  6. Jamesphelipe
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isso é extremamente perfeito.Letras,Ritmos contagiantes e incríveis, Taylor, você é Maravilhosas!… Expand
  7. vitormestre157
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbum do ano, um dos melhores não, o melhor!! Taylor Swift volta com tudo, Rainha do Pop, quem discordar é burro e vai ser álbum do ano sim!!… Expand
  8. Valeortegam
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You will cry, A LOT
    My favorite album definitely, the fine line between choosing love around life and expressing your truly self. Amazing stories    … Expand
  9. Matheustinti
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album lover is extremely perfect and beautiful, I'm very proud of this magnificent work that Taylor created… Expand
  10. Annah
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A beautiful album.
    Love 'Cruel summer' and 'It's nice to have friends'.
    Miss Americana is incredibile. A huge revelation this album
  11. KaiKawaii
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor really shows of what for a good songwriter she is. The production is really beautiful from a lovely country track to a really fast pop sound. From deep lyrics to lyrics that are just fun.
  12. drowningturtles
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    There are literally no skips on this album and every track sounds so unique and different!
    Wished that it was longer!
  13. lemonademon
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover is Taylor Swift's most romantic album up to date and it showcases all the complexity when it comes to love. Let's give a round of applause to the most-anticipated album of the year, Lover.
  14. jermainerussell
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift has outdone herself yet again. Truly spectacular album, many upbeat songs and some deep emotional ones.
  15. Megandi
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is an incridible Album!
    Taylor really did the best on it. It exactly way more better than her best previous album 1989.
  16. Tintin1706
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The length of the album is perfect, the lyrics are something that we can always trust Taylor and the songs are just perfect… Expand
  17. arielylimas
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A wonderful selection of music. Bright and shiny album. Love it. The lyrics of it are a masterpiece from Swift.… Expand
  18. Miso1989
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum of the year, amazing songs, beautiful lyric. Taylor swift give me speak now plus 1989 again, i’m so proud
  19. Stateuvgrace
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover is truly one of her best album. Maybe surpassing her fan favorite : RED. If you’re not in love, you’ll fall in love with the simple idea of loving someone.
  20. Pedro12345
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Magnífico o trabalho que ela fez.
    É de uma delicadeza e perfeição.
    As músicas estão lindas, simplesmente perfeito.
  21. Titu123
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Haters are saying it's a bad album but we all know that it is a masterpiece
  22. isabellaoof
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    THIS IS PURE PERFECTION!!!!!!!
    My ears were blessed by this album.
    Thank you, Taylor Swift.
    AMEM
  23. Sangida
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing album literally the sound of love. There's a song for everybody on this album. Definitely her best one so far. Love love love it
  24. lauft
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    An album sonically cohesive, with absolutely no skips. They way it talks about love not only in its romantic form but also in pain, breakup, fear. It's beautiful, one of her best works.
  25. swiftlovers
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    iconic album, i think what this is her best album!! i’m enchanted with that, this is really good
  26. denvaldie
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's an album that everyone deserves. There's a colorful rhythm of beats that will surely comfort your mind. This is the definition of music.
  27. krme
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    amazing album, no skips only bopss!!! you go taylor, we love you and keep going cause youre doing amazingg!!!
  28. elischooley
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor only gets better with time. Your fave could never - artist of our time.
  29. giainhideouts
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    amazing album, breath taking experience and a incredible body of work from Taylor Swift. One of my favorite pop stars of the moment.
  30. johnperry8
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet! I love all songs on this album. Definitely the album of the year. Not a single skip!! Congratulations Taylor!!!!
  31. Arthuraguiar
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    O álbum transita entre momentos alegres e românticos, músicas muito bem escritas e melodias bem formuladas. Junto a lover, daylight para mim é uma das melhores
  32. cruel13summer
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece. Stream Lover to add 13 years in your lifespan, to have better grades and a love life
  33. fram1998
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Uno de sus mejores trabajos, variedad y buenas notas. Como ella lo expresa representa el amor en todas sus formas.
    Es un álbum el cual con solo escucharlo representa alegría, superación, auto ayuda y empoderamiento.
    Un exelente álbum
  34. Marwanaz
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The album is just well produced and especially lyrically and it's her New Style and record beating album that's just it
  35. huailinx
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I love the way she tell how she survive throw the "Cruel Summer",walk aside "Cornelia Street" with "London Boy" and wear "Paper Ring(s)" by her "Lover"
  36. kmadhav734
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    All the song are very catchy. But I think that Miss Americana and The heartbreak prince should havereleased as the lead single from the album. As it has that blank space kind of vibe. Otherwise, the album is so perfect.
  37. GuiSegura
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    É um álbum doce e romântico, mostrando uma Taylor antiga com a nova. Mostrando a mulher lutadora e que venceu barreiras. Que hije vivi em seu castelo, construído com todas as pedras que foram jogas nela. Rainha e lendária!
  38. cjkinde
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    perfect song craft, beautifully delivered and presented. easiest 10/10 i’ve ever given
  39. carlosgerhardt
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    AMAZING album lyrically and musically, the best one released in 2019 by far, I'm literally obsessed with this masterpiece.
  40. Zarith
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People/critics who are giving the album bad reviews just by saying the album is too long are hypocrites. when a guy releases an album with wayy more tracks, there are literally no comments about that. Taylor’s mind when she made The Man was superior omg and Cruel Summer is by far my fave on the album ugh her mind. ANYWAYS STREAM AND BUY LOVER Y’ALL… Expand
  41. caleblg
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover by Taylor Swift is very satisfying and much different from all her other work! I’m literally obsessed!!
  42. swiftielover
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift's 7th studio album proves us once again that she can reinvent herself with intelligence and finesse. The new pop sound present in the album expresses freshness. Thank you, Taylor for share with us, yours fans, a pop's new lyrical and sound bible. Love you, from Brazil.
  43. tayswhore
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    her best album. the lyrics are flawless, the production is incredible. happy she tried a new sound!
  44. Al-Amin
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Album of the year, song of the year, visual of the year, production of the year, Artist of the year.. PERIYOOOOOD
  45. catherinenguyen
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's such an amazing album with all sorts of emotions. Enjoy it from the very first track until the end !
  46. felipebiancart
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Flawless. A truly work of art. She got a new fan after this amazing album!
    I love that Dixie Chicks are jn it.
  47. rute_bina
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Álbum mais maravilhoso que existe!!!! Parábens, Taylor! Colocou, maravilhosamente bem, seus sentimentos em músicas.
  48. dollmouth
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    This album is... INCREDIBLE. My expectations were exceeded greatly and shattered. Taylor’s mind amazes me.
  49. aifelps
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Bonitinho. Lover é um dos álbuns mais ecléticos da carreira. Poucos artistas podem rivalizar com a composição de Taylor quando ela está dissecando assuntos do coração. AOTY!
  50. kylebus
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    it’s a masterpiece, i remember a lot of speak now, red and 1989. Taylor is the best songwriter of this generation, i really want that this win album of the year
  51. Sabrinagomyde
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor’s best work. With the best begging and best finale. The album really delivered what Taylor has promised, the many faces of love, it’s something you can listen to as whole and feel multiple feelings!
  52. archeswift
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover may not sound totally unheard of, but it comes from a very different Taylor from all other albums, and that's what makes this album so amazing that it floods us with its deepest feelings. A few times an album has shown so much about a person's heart, and Lover does it perfectly!
  53. Samusjr
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Perfect amazing foi diferente de tudo que eu imaginava principalmente false god
  54. gibibikow
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece created by the biggest artist of the decade. Taylor beber ceases to amaze me
  55. jaedwards
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Perhaps her strongest lyrics, her most infectious beats, and a showcase of her unmatched ability to make an extremely specific story universally relatable.
  56. bm_atwell
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover brings in a whole new sound to Taylor Swift. Gone are the days of bashing her exes and now we are gifted with romantic ballads and synth-pop bops about love and as Taylor puts it “you are what you love”.
  57. Victor210
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover is an emotional rollercoaster that nobody would've ever thought they needed. The album contains very sharp lyrics with a vulnerability that makes it so nice and especial, Lover is Taylor's best album right along with RED, and it's also this year's best pop album, that's a fact.
  58. Wellzinha
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lenda do pop aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  59. SofiPrincess
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is like the brighter more marute version of reputation and it’s absolutely perfect. Reminds me of Lorde sometimes.
  60. Vinycritic
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coeso e Diferente, taylor entrega seu melhor album, lover nos faz passear em red, speak now e 1989, com um desfecho perfeito… Expand
  61. iamvietduc
    Aug 23, 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, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it. 10/10, love you so much Taylor ❤️
  62. Rheyyu
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A VERY GOOD ALBUM!!! PRODUCTION AND LYRICAL WISE: CHECKED!!! THIS REPUTATION AND 1989 combined means Ms. Taylor already realized her craftsmanship, innovation, and her wise lyrical insertion!!
  63. jaredb1325
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I have listened to Taylor Swift’s most recent body of work titled “Lover” multiple times now. It is release day and I stayed up very late to hear the album. Miss Swift always serves a good album. She has never disappointed. Going into lover I expected to LOVE it but I didn’t expect it to become my favorite album. My (now previous) favorite album of all time is by Taylor. Red is a musicalI have listened to Taylor Swift’s most recent body of work titled “Lover” multiple times now. It is release day and I stayed up very late to hear the album. Miss Swift always serves a good album. She has never disappointed. Going into lover I expected to LOVE it but I didn’t expect it to become my favorite album. My (now previous) favorite album of all time is by Taylor. Red is a musical masterpiece with so many layers that I thought could never be topped but here we are with Lover. The album starts with a fun, summery, smart, shady... but also not shady track called “I Forgot You Existed”. Swift’s previous album reputation was very dark and hard hitting. I Forgot You Existed was the perfect track to start the album. It remind me of the subtle shade we had on reputation with the fun tones that are present on Lover. I’m not going to directly mention every song but tracks two and three need to be discussed. Track two is a BANGER called “Cruel Summer”. It has a killer chorus and a killer bridge. It’s production is like being slapped in the face by your favorite celebrity (that’s a good thing, like I would pay Taylor to slap me). Track three is a genius track called “The Man” where Swift talks about how she would be treated/seen in the industry/media if she was a male, not a female. It has such smart lyrics and a hard hitting bridge. The production is fun and reputation like. Soon You’ll Get Better, The Archer, and Lover are beautiful ballads. Swift shines on upbeat bops like Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince, London Boy, I Think He Knows, and more. A song that really stood out to me is Paper Rings. It has an indie rock vibe that I am obsessed with. Cornelia Street is Delicate’s (a single from Reputation) cousin. It has sweet, beautiful, and just pure pop perfection. False God is so smooth and just divine. Afterglow is a rush of pop magic. That is the only way I can describe it. You Need To Calm Down, one of the pre-release singles, showed Taylor speak up on things she cared about. It is such a fun song. But the meaning is so important. Taylor ends the album with a song called Daylight. Daylight is the perfect album closer. It is sweet, magical, and features a speaking part at the end to close the album that came from liner notes in her Red album. Listening to Lover is an EXPERIENCE. I have never heard an album like this. It’s pure pop perfection. It deserves a 10/10. Taylor really knows how to serve a great album. This album further solidifies Taylor as the modern queen of pop, no other girlie does it like her. Bravo. Just wow. Perfection.… Expand
  64. Pscaximenes
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a amazing album, perfect, incredible the best album ever, Taylor is the best artist on the world… Expand
  65. annajuliasvaz
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    É tão coeso sonoramente, o álbum da uma sensação tão incrível de estar apaixonada, da insegurança. É lindo, tem letras profundas, para quem se decepcionou com o lead em Me! O álbum é incrível
  66. Purno25
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's just a combination of love, happiness and Passion an album you must listen to
  67. Lbeauch6
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Dare I say her best album yet. Her lyrical genius is given the perfect platform to shine.
  68. Raksh
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The much expected sound from Taylor Swift but her sound seems much more liberative and you can actually sing her a lot dissimilar to her last album, reputation. The tunes are mostly pleasant and are throwback to the 80s with lyrics which are as good if not better than those on reputation, the album is quite happy and positive except a few songs.
  69. Ideatloppu
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Somehow it ended up being her best album so far. The singles (aside from The Archer) really didn't do it justice.
  70. Uchojun
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Queen of the pop queen of the pop queen of the pop queen of the pop queen of the pop
  71. ty1172
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Top to bottom excellent. Return to form lyrically, without sacrificing the pop sound! Love it!
  72. fefoneto
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The holy bible. Pop perfection! Make miss americana next single and we’ll pretend ME! never existed
  73. EmaSwiftie
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Es todo lo que esperaba y más! Lo amo, sin duda el mejor, Taylor se mejora asi misma cada vez, si duda merece un 10 en su totalidad
    I Love Taylor❤
  74. midnhwnry
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Old que a Taylor Swift é a rainha do pop mores, o soco nos antis que juram que ela é flop… Expand
  75. Ruth16
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift keeps outdoing herself..... Greatest singer-songwriter of our generation!!!
  76. Raynandouglas
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    I love the album! there friends just heard the lover and say without a doubt that the album is perfect the only thing i found is that he has a lot of songs but i read the taylor letter explaining why and it totally fit the concept of the album - linear sound from start to finish, wonderful
  77. blackthornboy
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album is so emotional, well written and produced, seriously Taylor Swift is the QUEEN of the music industry.
  78. jboud
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is great. I was always a bigger fan of her country sound lyrics. As a fan i mildly enjoyed 1989 & rep, but wasn't in love. This is a perfect culmination of her previous bodies of work. AMAZING
  79. PattyW
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    One thing special about Taylor Swift is that you can see here growth and progress in every new album. TBH I was a little disappointed at ME! and YNTCD at first; but the whole album proves me wrong. These two totally fit, and there are more bops in it such as The Man and Cruel Summer. And Miss Americana / False God sound like nothing before. Definitely loving it!
  80. chileanlover
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    THIS IS HER BEST ALBUM YET. Daylight and MA&THP are the best. She made such a great work. Congratulationvs, Taylor.
  81. oldtaylor13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing. Emotional. Beautiful. One song in particular made me cry!
  82. Orestis13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is beyond beautiful and taylor swift describing love with its differences is all we need in 2019
  83. SashaSahsa
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover is by far taylor swift best album to date it's refreshing and it's sound brand new, with Daylight and Cruel Summer as the highlight of the album, it's deserve yet cohesive, she finally found her serenity and her words in Lover it's so wise and very carefully written and there's a confidence even in the most depressing song
  84. Rajdeep13
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Lover is the best album of 2019 and Taylor Swift is the best artist of all time. Every track of this album is soo good. And specially my favourites are lover, cruel summer, the man, the archer, london boy, yntcd, me!, i think je knows actually every song...
  85. TswiftLover
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date.. It has no skips
    My favorite song is Afterglow.....
  86. KARINA13RO_
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift conseguiu entregar mais um capítulo impecável de sua discografia brilhante.
  87. ady90920
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album was captivating from start to finish. Taylor has brought pop back and added her own spin to it and it works. Some of her best work is on the album.
  88. Leavelog000
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is such a unique sound. With all pop songs sounding the same these days this album isn’t that. It’s different from all the rest, but in a really good way! This is one of Taylor’s best albums if not the best out of all of them!
  89. buschw
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is a great way to express love of hers to her fans and her work .
    The best vibe and the queen of lyrics. I love all the tracks by not skipping it at all. Lover era is kind of like cohesive to all the situation she's been through.
  90. Heyblueisreal
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It’s so good literally her best album I love taylor so much she’s a genius omg her abilities to write a storytime songs is good
  91. Caiohenriq
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Best album of the YEAR! Taylor swift is the artist of the decade. Lover is celebration, lover is love. Love is TAYLOR SWIFT
  92. menegari
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    She brought back what made “1989” one of the greatest albums of this decade, and to make it even better, the lyrics are “Red” quality. Fans are not disappointed and general public will enjoy just as much!
  93. KaiqueVeloso
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It is just so relaxing and comfort to ears. I could live in this album (and I would be extremely happy to).
    Taylor served her romantic and loveful type of music and we love it because we can feel all her happiness this moment
  94. antonio1389
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Best pop album of all time, worth every second of listening to it, its such a mature and perfect pop sound that make you cry of the good album it is
  95. gbrverolini
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect lyrics for a perfect production. Taylor did a great work on this album!… Expand
  96. DanielSan
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything that Taylor Swift is til now is represented in this album, I’m amazed.… Expand
  97. Marieeee
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonically cohesive and brutally honest. She bared her soul for everyone to see, from the golden to the bluer moments of her life as she sees it.… Expand
  98. caiocesarqds
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A very cohesive album, where Taylor explores vocal techniques like falsetto in chorus, shows her feelings smartly and with well-placed lyrics as usual with Taylor Swift.
  99. Mayheuscay13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover é sem dúvidas o melhor álbum de 2019! Ao mesmo tempo que exite melodias pop chicletes há letra profundas e bem escritas...sem nenhuma sombra de dúvida o melhor projeto de Swift até agora
  100. onlyseedaylight
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Oh my god! She never does anything worng. This album is such a wonderful experience
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  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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