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. howtodisappearr
    Sep 2, 2019
    0
    no...jus no. not that good and doesn’t deserve aoty try again next time????
  2. musicexpertstea
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    best album of the awarded taylor swift. this album reflects her thoughts and her maturity she is getting day by day. this album talks about a lot of topics like equality. a really discussed one in the current decade. and she also shows her new more positive view of love and all what that concerns. lyrics on flick and her voice is showing a whole new power and she is testing her differentsbest album of the awarded taylor swift. this album reflects her thoughts and her maturity she is getting day by day. this album talks about a lot of topics like equality. a really discussed one in the current decade. and she also shows her new more positive view of love and all what that concerns. lyrics on flick and her voice is showing a whole new power and she is testing her differents fades, this is also made for the sounds which are very different to each other in every song… Expand
  3. paoliello
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    A melodic album with a hint of monotony. Good vocals, a few superb singles, overly advertised - classic Ms. Swift. Just fine overall.
  4. Haj204
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best albums I have ever heard almost all of the songs are really good - Masterpiece as another word to describe it - it's so romantic and well made Taylor Swift did an amazing job at this album .
  5. Kylierose
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing album lyrically with fun songs in between such as paper rings or ME!
  6. Polarized22
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    It definitely is her best album. Maybe some songs are sonically not stuck in my head but it definitely serves its purposes of being in the daylight and feeling the sense of being personal with an artist. Its like were reading in her diary.
  7. iggystain
    Sep 2, 2019
    0
    This album is so so boring, like everything she makes, and I am a taylor stan. This album is so so boring, like everything she makes, and I am a taylor stan. This album is so so boring, like everything she makes, and I am a taylor stan.
  8. iamthatbiatch95
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    What can i say? Lover is sooo amazing. Taylor Swift did not disappoint me.
  9. LiviaStafer
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Probably Taylor's best album to date, is inventive and experiments with different genres of music. We have a little jazz going on on the extremely sexual False God and a Avril Lavigne 06' pop-punk with Paper Rings and Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.
    Taylor isn't afraid of telling the world how she feels about Joe Alwyn and to show every process of their relationship. The cruel    Probably Taylor's best album to date, is inventive and experiments with different genres of music. We have a little jazz going on on the extremely sexual False God and a Avril Lavigne 06' pop-punk with Paper Rings and Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.
    Taylor isn't afraid of telling the world how she feels about Joe Alwyn and to show every process of their relationship. The cruel start, the errors and the rights, the moments of anxiety and the moments of clarity. As true love, it's not always great but it's Golden.
    A love letter for love is indeed the best description someone could put to this album.    … Expand
  10. Aljouharaal
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Aamaaazziiinnnggg. Amazing
  11. rodolfodealmeid
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    An amazing album. Taylor has shown that she is definitely one of the biggest names of the industry. What a great experience!
  12. Rwb
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quality songs throughout the album. Personal (not singles, yet) favorites: Daylight (this song is really affecting), Cruel Summer, Afterglow, I Think He Knows, Cornelia Street, Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince, and The Man. This is a solid album that you can listen to on repeat and will remain high-quality over the years.… Expand
  13. s201
    Sep 2, 2019
    0
    Terrible. **** Taylor and **** her petty disgusting fans. Go listen to Norman ****ing Rockwell
  14. gabbs_r
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Definitely her best 100% pop album so far. The production is outstanding, and the lyrics are marvelous.
  15. popstaraddict
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    brilliant, amazing, awesome just overall a good album. best songs like daylight and afterglow shines like golden daylight
  16. onlyuzmalik
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso, soronidade perfeita, composição impecável, a Taylor e o Jack fizeram um ótimo trabalho, sem dúvidas um dos melhores dela, uma perfeita mistura de Red + 1989
  17. Mauve
    Sep 2, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here’s how much I enjoyed each song:
    1. I Think He Knows 9.5
    2. Lover 9
    3. Death By A Thousand Cuts 8.5
    4. Soon You’ll Get Better 8
    5. Cruel Summer 8
    6. Paper Rings 8
    7. I Forgot That You Existed 8
    8. The Man 7.5
    9. London Boy 6
    10. Cornelia Street 6
    11. Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince 6
    12. False God 6
    13. The Archer 5.5
    14. Afterglow 5.5
    15. Daylight 4.5
    16. YNTCD 4
    17. It’s Nice To Have A Friend 3
    18. ME! 0.5
    (Averaging out to 6-6.5)
    Like all Taylor’s albums I’ve listened to in full, Lover is a very mixed bag. However, I think the positives outweigh the negatives. While she isn’t the best vocalist, she manages to keep her singing interesting with emotive inflections of her voice, especially on I Forgot That You Existed. I Think He Knows delivers CRJ-esque pop surprisingly just about as good as Carly delivers. The title track is undeniably beautiful. Soon You’ll Get Better is beautifully written to her mom battling cancer. Paper Rings is another great track this album absolutely couldn’t do without. However, there’s plenty of tracks I found myself forgetting even after multiple listens: Afterglow, Daylight, and It’s Nice To Have A Friend. Furthermore, the first two singles deliver lyrical content that’ll make you regret checking out the song. From “hey kids, spelling is fun” to “there’s a lot of lame guys out there” to “you can’t spell awesome without me” ... ya uhm yikes. Then there’s YNTCD serving us “could you just not” to “shade never made anybody less gay” to “7 A.eaaM.” I feel bad ranking YNTCD too poorly though bc I like the instrumental n melody and ehh there was an attempt at showing her strong support to the LGBT community, which is sweet, I love the thought of that. I also appreciate the petition and music video associated with it, so I can’t hate it *that* much, I guess. I’d be lying if I said I always skipped it, only sometimes.
    Anyway, bottom line is that it’s a mixed bag just like 1989 and reputation.    … Expand
  18. QuynhPham
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This album is really wonderful from my point of view. The beat, the rhythm, sounds and so on is really amazing. Also I could say that this time every song in the album contains a good story, and speak out her personal political opinion as well.
  19. afterglowmez13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    a unique album that introduces us to Taylor's pastel pink world full of golden, cruel and false love. a very sonically cohesive album
  20. ume1994
    Sep 2, 2019
    1
    平庸、流俗且毫无新意的一张专辑，甚至一首能听的歌都没有。
  21. nmsl
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a masterpiece! 我劝那些恶意刷低分的人趁早司马，好好滚去听你主子的专辑，见不得别的专辑优秀就想办法把你主子自己的专辑变得更优秀，而不是去恶意给别人刷差评！… Expand
  22. Tee13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best album of Taylor Swift it’s so beautiful and so personal of her I love it so much 10/10… Expand
  23. Daunyielleatme
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    It's about love in different spectrums and point of views. It's also mixed with different sounds that makes it very unique and lovely.
  24. albertmarques7
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    It’s a celebration of love in its all complexity. She came with something pretty much different than the Reputation album.
  25. vesperfox
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I'm so deeply in love with this album. It's possibly Taylor Swift's best work yet. The lyrics showcase her growth as a songwriter, and I'm quite sure 'Lover' will be a popular wedding song for decades to come. Listening to Lover has got me thinking about and feeling love in all sorts of ways - whether it's romantic, platonic, or familial. It's a whole masterpiece!
  26. 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
  27. Aieie
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Absolute favorite. Her songwriting is the best I’ve ever seen. It’s such a delicate album.
  28. cxy900
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    i'm a fan of lana del rey and i feel so ashamed to see all the negative things other lana stans are commenting. i know, swifties did this too, they gave lana a bad score just because she isn't taylor. BUT CAN Y'ALL PLEASE STOP? lana and taylor like each other so why are the fandoms acting so extremely immature? just support each other, it's sad to see so much hate :((
  29. Doha
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    It is a best album in life and i like it a lo, and i hop Taylor swift keep doing this stars
  30. randompersonha
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Um what is this... half of the songs are skips and are boring and a third are just horrible. Not revisiting this anytime soon
  31. iskindofcool
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    A totally good album, you can see the great progress that has made rapid music a great evolution.
  32. Zacksh
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This album is amazingly written it doesn’t have any problem with it. Period
  33. nestie_swift13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    The best album ever! This album is so full of love and I really really love it.
  34. Nickmilo
    Sep 2, 2019
    3
    Not what i was waiting ,sorry Taylor but lana is greatness...waiting for new albums
  35. Callum5601
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album of the year!! I love how she is able to tell a story through her albums. The songwriting is incredible and the production is flawless.
  36. AyaSwiftie
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so beautifully written I loved every single song in the album Her vocals and the way she sang every song was just perfect This album is one that will last for the ages… Expand
  37. Miaperaic311
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best album out this year. This is her first full owned album and you should respect that...
    Songs are so good and it literally has no skips.
  38. OMselimi
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album from this year you can dance to it i listen to it all the damn time one of my fav are cruel summer i think he knows paper rings false god… Expand
  39. Lukeb1961
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Simply genius lyrics. This album of 18 tracks covers the gamut of love and emotions plus includes fascinating politically charged songs and a heartbreaking song about her mother's battle with cancer.
    Album of the year.
  40. Frankiej
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Shocked by how good this album is after the horrible lead single. Best album of 2019 and possibly her best body of work.
  41. Jenn__
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Pure pop perfection. 13 years and she is still killing it. Perfect perfect perfect
  42. clarencesummer
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift proves she can still write lyrically masterpiece album. This album is romantic and lovely that is uplifting. It's hard to choose my favorite because all of them are so good.
  43. jessicaa-iv
    Sep 2, 2019
    0
    Honestly this album is garbage and Taylor is a has been. She writes about falling in love the same way she always has which is now irrelevant since she’s so old now. #canceled
  44. Hirafatimaa
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this doesn't deserve Album.of the Year at the Grammy's 2020, I don't know what does.… Expand
  45. Tigerlover323
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This **** sucks ass it’s trash worst album of the year … Expand
  46. Will633
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor blew my mind again. It’s one of her best and this album represents such a emotional roller coaster ride. Rich in sonic details, her vocals even sounds better without the blurry and grey sound effect she used for Reputation. So happy to see her growth and sweet love life through all these dramas and fights. Lana’s fan here, please stream Lover and NFR on Spotify! I’ve already boughtTaylor blew my mind again. It’s one of her best and this album represents such a emotional roller coaster ride. Rich in sonic details, her vocals even sounds better without the blurry and grey sound effect she used for Reputation. So happy to see her growth and sweet love life through all these dramas and fights. Lana’s fan here, please stream Lover and NFR on Spotify! I’ve already bought 6 copies of Lover and 13 copies of NFR! August is such a bless!… Expand
  47. raymartrmro
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The album has no skips and it has an amazing message. Taylor Swift is really an amazing and legendary artist!
  48. Alan234
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a great album, incredible melodies, and your lyric is beautiful, Tay always surprises me… Expand
  49. Queensy
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is one of Taylor’s Best Album!
    Every song in the album is as good as the other
    It keeps you hooked on it for days
    The album can be heard on loop multiple times Atleast I do that
    The songs like cruel summer, London boy, paper rings are bops to hear on your cab rides!
    They give such positive vibes!! Overall my favourite of Taylor along with Reputation!!
  50. NehaBhageria
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album highlights what swift does best..that is songwriting
  51. elielliott223
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    this album is taylors best album yet it gives me such good and positive vibes
  52. xvjing
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    很好听！！！泰勒斯的歌太棒了，听了我想结婚还有找男朋友，希望姐以后都好好的，和Joe好好过日子。lover同名曲我一定会在我的婚礼上放给见证我们幸福的所有人听
  53. lericon
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    best album in the past few years just cant believe she's even made greater progress based on previous masterpieces
  54. Deepblueswift
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Beautiful album, perhaps Taylor’s best to date. There isn’t a song that I don’t love; each is unique and special in its own right. Taylor continues to raise the bar and out do herself with every new album.
  55. alexus_cullen
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    You guys need to stop putting negative reviews on an album because you dont want it to sucess. GROW TF UP we ain't 5 year-old kids anymore.
  56. sanghvi
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    BEsT ALBUM EVER. Something for everyone. STREAM IT BUY IT you won’t get disappointed.
  57. Ztbnher
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    BAD ALBUM, same **** from her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  58. Jesuscovarubias
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I am here to rate this MASTERPIECE of an album a 10 because even though I'm a lana stan I dont think we should be giving out 0's.
  59. Careyyy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Sharing her own life has become one of those the most beautiful thing that she’s done.
  60. Lalarell
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift can only get better with each new album released. One of the best, if not the best, songwriter of this generation. Her vocals jave improved, too. Lover is THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR. 13 million thumbs up!
  61. elizabeth13
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best album Taylor has made... It has the vibes of her album 1989 and other of her past albums. You can really feel that she had found her LOVER
  62. superficialmich
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    wasn’t that good of an album. lana outsold. shiftiest need help with they’re sad excuses and trying to ruin her. bye
  63. Ec0
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Just sounds the same as her stuff from the pst five years ... has a good voice so I’m giving her a one but otherwise ... tasteless and cheesy beats and lyrics that we have heard before
  64. PEDROSILVERO6
    Sep 1, 2019
    5
    Very good work, in addition to the amount of songs I add. But still you can't retrieve your audience. Xo
  65. zakjoao
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Raso, sem nenhuma inovação musical. Taylor perdeu a originalidade que tinha na época country.
  66. Mickey777
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Boring, overused pop tunes of a mess. What a travesty. Can’t even bring myself to enjoy to the whole record. NEXT!
  67. Madamewitch
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It's Swift's one of the best album. Lyrically it is amazing, so simple yet so deep.
  68. kellensantos
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    ugh! speechless... this is a masterpiece! everyone say thank you taylor swift
  69. jeromepascual19
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Just a fvcking BOP, the songs here is beautiful every track has a unique style i love itttt
  70. AriiiiiDW
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I just like this album! 18 songs can’t satisfy. Album of the year! All the tracks is awesome!
  71. tcxp1990
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I prefer her country music era. Lover is a statement but sorry I really love fearless
  72. Manny255
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Not good at all. She could do better... rep was better in my opinion! Wow tay
  73. Tenywajefferson
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10...like this is the best album this year....hope it win album of the year in all awards...here in uganga its a hit… Expand
  74. marvinleets
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is the best！Lover is the best！Lover is the best！Lover is the best！Lover is the best！Lover is the best！Lover is the best！
  75. Gqpis12
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    A great pop album . Sets me in a good mood . Well produced . I wanna have a lover too :(
  76. popeart
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    i really really reall hate this fucing albu so **** much just garbadge bye bye taylore as NFR Is way beter
  77. goddelrey
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Stream Norman **** Rockwell
    Stream Norman **** Rockwell
    Stream Norman **** Rockwell
    Stream Norman **** Rockwell
    Stream Norman **** Rockwell
  78. Luis_Ahedo
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Reina del pop, disco icónico en el que demuestra su versatilidad y su habilidad como escritora. Perfecto.
  79. Paulmarcelos
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It's the best album I've ever heard. I love it. Cruel summer is so amazing but my favorite is Miss americana and the heartbreak prince. I love Taylor Swift. You're the best singer.
  80. Brandunboi
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This is actually really bad :/ what a let down .................................
  81. Dedale_omwas
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece And it will win the album of the year For sure And trust me Karma is real And all the haters that went agaisnt TaylorSwift my baby scire on metacritic y inwill do the same and hate their idols albums and give them a 0 because they are the one who started the war and we are the swifties we necer ose
  82. FranXavier
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Nada nuevo, lo mismo de siempre, carente de personalidad este álbum ha sido el más vacío que pudo hacer Taylor, ya el mundo entero sabe que ha tenido problemas con otras personas y aún así las sigue plasmando en sus letras, ya supera tu trauma hija
  83. aprilculala
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She always has something special on her every album!! This sounds very raw and fresh, a mix of sounds of her previous albums!… Expand
  84. MadameY
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    Se me escurre toda la Lover, un álbum mediocre como Taypapiloma. Urge retiro para esta anciana!!
  85. Louisngg
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Same as usual, Swift is yet to amaze new audiences and began a war against lana’s Gangsters
  86. 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.
  87. TSisPoo
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    It’s **** because of course it is, it’s Taylor Swift, no surprises here.
  88. 13beaches
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    What u get for messing with the queen Lana Del Rey. Stream Norman F**king Rockwell.
  89. Jor2002
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    thank you for giving us this masterpiece queen Swift. all the lyrics are so meaningful and delightful, im impressed with the whole album, i just loved it completely
  90. Mossy99
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash trash trash! It's like all her other albums. Nothing new at all, stream lana del rey's album instead… Expand
  91. Blakerson
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Natural selection will take you all for failing to accept defeat and zero bombing the TRUE superior album. Stream NFR luv xx
  92. luisenriqcardon
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is boring and Taylor too. Since she’s not working with Max Martin all of her new tracks sounds very old and not fresh enough. It’s a mix of Selena G and Lana slow trcks.… Expand
  93. micheeels
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    An amazing album. Maybe her best work yet. The lyrics, melodies and productions are all simply phenomenal. She hits that emotion and makes you dance at the same time. 10!
  94. irembtw
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a very delightful and enjoyable album which everyone can find a piece for themself in it. After a dark and brutal album called reputation this album prove that Taylor Swift still can make a beautiful and deep-meaning songs.… Expand
  95. Kingofsaigon
    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    … Expand
  96. karenramur
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. KILLING IT QUEEN hlzlskskskskxjxnhhxhddbsbbsndnsnnsjjnjdjjdjdndndndjnjjjsjdksksiksksjdjdnbdhdbdbhdjdhdjdjdjdbdhdbbbdjdidjdjjdjdjdjdjjjdjddjjdjdjdjjdjdjjdjdjs… Expand
  97. katrinah
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Great album, she’s outdone herself, lyrics are iconic, I could go on forever
  98. NancyRo
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Such a magical album, lyrics are masterpiece, perfect production , Taylor proved again that she's the songwriter of our generation, for me it's her best album yet
  99. Taylight
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Absolutely an incredible album! There is something for everyone on this album, from the beautiful and romantic title track, Lover, to the heartbreaking Soon You'll Get Better, to the absolute bop, Cruel Summer.
    Taylor continues to outdo herself and will always put forward the BEST.
  100. Siacakke
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Do not purchase this album. She did NOT serve. Typical boring discography. But it’s whatever.
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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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