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. Yoko
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Love the album. Old taylor music with more mature lyrics. People just hate taylor for no reason
  2. matthewmirliani
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Is Lover Taylor Swift’s best album to date? The simple answer is “absolutely, yes!” Nostalgia may make us feel guilty to rank her new album above her older, beloved masterpieces. But this album not only contains her strongest vocals to date and her most adventurous musical choices to date (“False God,” “It’s Nice to Have a Friend”), but it takes the best aspects of her four previous albumsIs Lover Taylor Swift’s best album to date? The simple answer is “absolutely, yes!” Nostalgia may make us feel guilty to rank her new album above her older, beloved masterpieces. But this album not only contains her strongest vocals to date and her most adventurous musical choices to date (“False God,” “It’s Nice to Have a Friend”), but it takes the best aspects of her four previous albums (Speak Now, Red, 1989, reputation) and combines them into one LP - making Lover both a step forward for her sound and a cumulative celebration of the road that lead her here. The album contains all the reasons for why we listen to a Swift album - heartbreaking ballads ala Speak Now (“Soon You’ll Get Better”), candid portraits of self-reflection ala reputation (“The Archer”), intimately written love songs ala Red (“Lover”), and sundrenched, carefree 80’s synthpop ala 1989 (“Cruel Summer”). She took the best parts of her career, combined them with a newfound confidence and sense of comfort in her own skin, and made — so far — her greatest work to date.… Expand
  3. patchi
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    her best album (or at least pop album) to date. a lot of the bridges here are some of her best in her entire discography. the production is flawless.
  4. 0987
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    I feel so bad for underrating Reputation because of Look what you made me do, because that album had so many good songs... This album is personally for me much better than Reputation. Ultimate favorite is the title track.
  5. mobellm116
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best album ever i have heard, still there is some songs i don't actually in love most but Lover - Cruel Summer - I Forgot That You Existed - Americana... - Daylight and i have special heart with You Need To Calm Down, love this album so much
  6. Akhil_S
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    You are what you love and I'm a lover. I won't say she's back because Reputation was an equally good but misunderstood album. Taylor is known to put the worst foot forward with lead singles (can't understand why). But Lover is such a beautiful compilation of all the colors of love. She's at top of her game here.
  7. PipeAndresKP
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift is just a queen, she's made of GOLDEN, even more than RED. So, I think that in the first impression of the album was kinda OK, but the full body of work is amazing. THE BEST SONGWRITER OF MY GENERATION!!
  8. alannahhealy
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite album she’s ever done. Every song is great in my opinion
  9. ReviewLover1997
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    I've been listening to Lover non stop for the past week and I think I'm in a place where I can say it's her best album yet (a spot I've continuously gave to Speak Now). Lover comes in at a stark contrast to the dark vengeful sounds of Reputation, made during a time in her life where she felt her lowest. A lot of people felt the persona she adopted during that era wasn't herself. With LoverI've been listening to Lover non stop for the past week and I think I'm in a place where I can say it's her best album yet (a spot I've continuously gave to Speak Now). Lover comes in at a stark contrast to the dark vengeful sounds of Reputation, made during a time in her life where she felt her lowest. A lot of people felt the persona she adopted during that era wasn't herself. With Lover it's more of a return to face; going back to the bright masterful songwriter we fell in love with. The album features her best songwriting since Red, as well as a nostalgic return to country on the title track that'll put you in the mind of her earlier work. All in all it's a happy bubbly album that'll remind you that her penmanship is unmatched; Miss Americana is a political song that uses High School as a metaphor, Cornelia Street explains the devastating after effects of heartbreak, and You Need To Calm Down is a fun song that embraces the LGBT. You can't go wrong with this album.… Expand
  10. dukongie
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    An instant love. Sounds different from her previous works. If you love 1989, Speak Now and Red, you would definitely love this album!
  11. Felipe_Kohn
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This album is the right shot by Taylor Swift. She is still relevant, even thirteen years after the release of her first álbum.
    The compositions are well developed, truly human and bring us a pleasant experience at listening to.
  12. davidrocha
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    O posicionamento das faixas é um tanto bagunçado, ela segue uma linha de uma música agitada, logo em seguida uma lenta e uma agitada de novo. Esse é o único problema do lover, as músicas são ótimas, maduras, e transmitem uma felicidade nunca antes vista em sua discografia tão claramente, o ponto alto do álbum é no seu encerramento com "Daylight", a melhor do álbum e define muito bem oO posicionamento das faixas é um tanto bagunçado, ela segue uma linha de uma música agitada, logo em seguida uma lenta e uma agitada de novo. Esse é o único problema do lover, as músicas são ótimas, maduras, e transmitem uma felicidade nunca antes vista em sua discografia tão claramente, o ponto alto do álbum é no seu encerramento com "Daylight", a melhor do álbum e define muito bem o momento em que a cantora está vivendo.… Expand
  13. perli
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    At the time of Amazon forests on fire, of disappearing glaciers, of rising inequality, of working poor, of demographic explosion and mass illegal migrations, of decline in culture of reading books, of mediocre pop culture, her moody and melancholic vision speaks to me. In LDR soft but highly sophisticated singing and her musically elaborated mid-tempo melodies I detect poetic truth ofAt the time of Amazon forests on fire, of disappearing glaciers, of rising inequality, of working poor, of demographic explosion and mass illegal migrations, of decline in culture of reading books, of mediocre pop culture, her moody and melancholic vision speaks to me. In LDR soft but highly sophisticated singing and her musically elaborated mid-tempo melodies I detect poetic truth of existence in our age. An excellent album!… Expand
  14. LucasVinicius
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor definetely is the most genuine and brilliant artist and songwriter of our generation. This album is a picturesque representation of her soul, full of sincere and emotional lyrics that match with her angelical voice and a stupendous production! It's magical to see an artist still releasing her best at the 7th album! She got me in tears remembering her Red feelings during Daylight,Taylor definetely is the most genuine and brilliant artist and songwriter of our generation. This album is a picturesque representation of her soul, full of sincere and emotional lyrics that match with her angelical voice and a stupendous production! It's magical to see an artist still releasing her best at the 7th album! She got me in tears remembering her Red feelings during Daylight, the whole metaphor, it couldn't conclude the album in a better way. I would say that my favorite ones are Cruel Summer, Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince, False God, Lover, Afterglow and Daylight!… Expand
  15. Brunonusadrogas
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Swift's maturing process brings us an amazing, lover album, the productions, the melodies, a long and well-crafted album, no doubt Miss Swift. AMAZING!!!
  16. foryouidid
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Definitely her best album containing career highlights. Cornelia Street, Daylight, Death By A Thousand Cuts, Cruel Summer, Afterglow, False God and I Think He Knows being all 10/10
  17. zaimin92
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is a very solid pop album, never expected that after awful lead single. Seriously ME! should be deleted or erased from the record. Speaking of the music production and instrumental, they are surprisingly weird, unique but very refreshing. Lyrically, it's a classic Swiftian.
  18. MurilloCarto
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Excellent album. Taylor Swift always do a genuine and awesome pop. Cruel Summer is incredible.
  19. Shivam_Murari
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    The best album of the year. The album has so many amazing moments and the range it exhibits. She goes from bubblegum pop to trap-pop to 80s synth pop to Jazz to Country. She's done it all and it doesn't feel unnatural at all. Apart from this it has a very consistent linear storyline that runs throughout the album.
  20. Joaooooo
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's perfect just like everything she does. Daylight, DBATC and Miss Americana are flawless.
  21. iPietro
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is album of the year. Lover is the absolute best of 2019. Taylor once again proves she is still a great songwriter and can sing with such raw emotion in her voice. Not once does she come across as boring. While first two singles were pretty good, the rest of the songs on the album are honestly way better. It was obvious she was saving the best for the full album listening. A bulk ofThis is album of the year. Lover is the absolute best of 2019. Taylor once again proves she is still a great songwriter and can sing with such raw emotion in her voice. Not once does she come across as boring. While first two singles were pretty good, the rest of the songs on the album are honestly way better. It was obvious she was saving the best for the full album listening. A bulk of the album has fun and poppy production, bubbly hooks, but she also adds in mature and emotional themes. Lover could possibly be another future classic pop album by Taylor Swift.… Expand
  22. Chlofa
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A pretty much perfect album (besides Me!). Favourites are Miss Americana, Afterglow, It’s Nice To Have A Friend, Cruel Summer, and Lover.
  23. hassanzalaf
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Without any doubt her best album! Songs like Cruel Summer, Lover, The Man, Paper Rings, I think he knows, Soon You’ll get better (with the DIXIE CHICKS I might add) are all some of her best songs to date! 10/10
  24. mateofalconvale
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Album of the year and one of the best albums on this decade, lover is everythinggggggggggg
  25. Gabriel2205
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
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  26. gonzaload10
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Taylor's work is amazing in every song of this new album.
  27. avr50
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    This is one of Taylor best albums ever. She is consistent with her sound and tone in this one. Her vocals are her best ever. The lyrics, that may be not better than Speak Now or Red, are without a question one of the best of her entire career. I can´t wait what she will do next because this is an almost perfect album.
  28. tomx
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    um album pop perfeito, era esse o album que a gente queria que a taylor tivesse feito depois do 1989 é muito mais a cara dela.
    Cornelia Street, Daylight, Cruel Summer e The Archer são as musicas mais perfeitas.
    I Think He Knows e Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince tambem são ótimas e muito viciantes e gostosas de ouvir assim como todo o album que ficou excelente!
  29. Verschiel16
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A brilliant depiction of 'Love' in all its glory, triumphs, and loss. We have here a songwriter, conquered by Love.
  30. Alasalan
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Incredible album! I mean it's just make me happy listen to the album and I love all the vibe that the album have!
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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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