• 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. Basic and bland, the songs sound too similar and lack and depth or meaning. Another album that you’ll listen to once and forget Expand
  2. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    10/10 top stuff love all the songs (less so me lol) but truly a work of art
  3. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    team taylor forevaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  4. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Hated it! Every song sounds the same.
    Can't believe I wasted my time listening to this.
  5. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Heavy decline from her previous albums, ever since Speak Now her writing styles have devalued drastically and that production could put an Insomniac to sleep.
  6. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Wow just wow! This is definitely the album of the year. It doesn’t feel like Swift is trying to hard, instead it feels like she’s in love and is happy you can feel that while listening to this album. The production is flawless, and most importantly the lyrics are absolutely fantastic.My favorites are cruel summer, paper rings, lover, cornelia street, soon you’ll get better, afterglow, theWow just wow! This is definitely the album of the year. It doesn’t feel like Swift is trying to hard, instead it feels like she’s in love and is happy you can feel that while listening to this album. The production is flawless, and most importantly the lyrics are absolutely fantastic.My favorites are cruel summer, paper rings, lover, cornelia street, soon you’ll get better, afterglow, the man, death by a thousand cuts, ma&hp, and daylight Expand
  7. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I don't like this album at all , it feels out of rythm and a mess , taylor did not do a good job on this record
  8. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    her best album, not only that but it's the album of the year! miss americana & the heartbreak prince is the best song on the album.
  9. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    CAN YOU STOP TRYING TO BRING FEMALE ARTISTS WHO ARE BEATING TAYLOR OUT DOWN. if y’all just want a male dominated industry to be forever then be my guest but if not then stop leaving 0s on NFR god you look childish
  10. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift SHINES as she embraces love in all its painfully tormenting glory.
  11. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Greatest album ever! Taylor Swift. Iconic. Queen. Give the aoty to this album.
  12. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Same generic pop that she’s always down. Nothing new or innovative on this album. Not worth the listen.
  13. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album has the best lyrics for a pop album and deserves the success it’s going to get
  14. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Sound the same, all the lyrics arw the same which is so sad, im a huge fan of reputation and red, cuz those albums got such a soul, but this one is just mediocre.
  15. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Basura literalmente basura, solo a sus mierderos fans que se conforman con la misma mierda cliché de siempre le puede gustar está cagada. Anyways stream city lights.
  16. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    absolute art. the song writing, production and effort that has gone into this album is incredible. well done taylor. CONGRATS
  17. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best album in the world, I can’t stop loving and listen to her songs, ooh I love you Taylor so much and thank you sweetie so much because you made this great album and save the music world, my lllloovveeerr.
  18. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Nice album, if you love Taylor, specially her 1989 then Lover is totally for you. Beautiful lovesongs with deep lyrics and pleasing melodies. All tracks sounds different but it's her own style. Jack Antonoff is master of art.
    Please don't believe anyone who rate 0 only cause of Lana's NFR. It's uncontrollable stupid war between two fandoms here. Both albums are great and deserve their 10s. Peace!
  19. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    @ Lana stans (and other stans):
    Stop giving Lover low scores just because Swifties are doing the same to NFR!
    Just keep giving NFR! high scores and ignore the Swifties.
    Anyway, people who stream both Lover and NFR! are superior. Stan Taylor and Lana.
  20. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    catchy beat, totally touching and relatable lyrics, i can’t choose which song that i love the most and have been listening to the album nonstop since the day it was released.
  21. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Hey clown! Jester, you have done it again. Constantly raising the bar for the circus and doing it foolishly. This is for the annoying Taylor stans who wanted to screw NFR score.
  22. 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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  23. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    This is Taylor's worst album, unfortunately the singer has brought a horrible job with poor quality songs, and always bring the same theme on all albums talking about her ex boyfriends, Taylor please stop this horrible.
  24. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    O pior álbum que ouvi na minha vida Kacey maior e melhor Taylor lixooooo Trash Trash
  25. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album with a different sounds and fit my mood everytime definitely worth listening to Expand
  26. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    With all respect I didn't like this album much, I'm not fan of Taylor but Reputation was amazing compared to Lover, I didn't like the majority of the songs in this album except two, she could've done better, but I'm still thinking that Reputation deserved better than this album. There, I said it, don't come at me.
  27. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This album is just a typical generic pop album. It’s actually the same as all of her old ones. Literally has not shown any growth musically and/or lyrically. In fact, I believe that the last couple albums of hers have actually been on a steady decline of quality. Her fans need to take her advice and calm down when tearing down other artists who release albums around the same time as her.
  28. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Every few decades, a songwriter of this caliber comes along. Do yourself a favor: listen and READ these lyrics.
  29. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift probably create her best album. Even if is too soon to tell. Literally a rollercoaster of emotions. The best album of 2019.
  30. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    i got bored after the first 5 songs. her aesthetic is boring and her squeaky mouse voice is just screeching.
  31. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    After reputation, this album looks so childish and the songs sounds like typical Taylor songs
  32. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her most mature and cohesive album so far!!
    Cornelia street and afterglow are must listens and prove that Taylor's albums never sound like her lead singles
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  33. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! The lyrics, sound of her voice and the music transport you into her story.
  34. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an amazing,wonderful and colorful album.Each song brings different feelings.You may cry or laugh or think because of it. Expand
  35. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Super childish album I couldn't even get past some songs because of how immature they were. Taylor you're almost 30 years old get a grip.
  36. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Para nada me gustó, sinceramente no está nada bueno el álbum, muy equis así como todo la música que saca Taylor. Bien básico y aburrido.
  37. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Mi álbum favorito de Taylor de momento, por su producción, su acompañamiento instrumental, su variedad de sonidos, la cantidad de canciones y su orden perfecto creo que es el mejor del año.
  38. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Well, she copies her latest album, i think she does not have enough money. periodtt
  39. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    TRASH
    stream nfr by Lana Del Rey instead literally so much better than this trash you call an album
  40. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I dont like the album it all , everything about it reminds me of my childood, btw blink blink Lana is the best!
  41. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    her best album by far outsold all your faves, can you say legendaric? things she did: that
  42. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is basically pop perfection. The production is absolutely incredible, and the lyricism is excellent, which doesn’t surprise me because we are talking about a TAYLOR SWIFT album. This is 2019’s best pop album so far, no doubt. Congratulations Taylor, you did again, what a legend.
  43. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    thats the worst album EVER. who wants to listen these songs? like if you give me 1.000.000$ even i still wont
  44. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is beautifully crafted. It takes you through all the emotions and levels of being in love. Sonically cohesive masterpiece! We expect nothing less from a songwriter of Swift’s caliber.
  45. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Where is the evolved? Taylor, you disappointed pop music. London boy is exactly the same as this is why we can't have nice things.
  46. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A fabulous album! It conveys a range of emotions with excellent lyricism, vocals and production!
  47. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    This album is just ok but I've heard it now and does not give me a feeling that I want to return back to listen again.
  48. Sep 1, 2019
    3
    Sounds like a kids bop album. She is way too old to be writing lyrics like “In my feelings more than Drake” or “Cause shade never made anybody less gay”. The bests songs on this album were mediocre at best cause thats the only kind of music she knows how to make.
  49. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics are amazing. And London Boy it's the funniest satire ever.False God it's about oral s*x. Expand
  50. Sep 1, 2019
    3
    It’s very cringy to hear a woman in her 30’s still sugar coat **** I gave it it an honest chance and thought her sound was going to change but sounds like her older work and I’m not a fan.
  51. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s honestly her best album to date, anyone who hates her music should at least give it a try. Try Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince, Cornelia Street, The Man, Cruel Summer, Afterglow, really good songs Expand
  52. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    the songwriting talent that this woman possess is immeasurable. she can convey every emotion with beauty and has a song for every mood, with genius lyrics from tracks 1-18. a legend.
  53. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift mais vez entregou um trabalho de qualidade. Destaque a sua composição e a produção do álbum. Um dos melhores álbuns do ano.
  54. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Trashy, boring and disgusting. Was expecting to hear some better vocals....
  55. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Excellent work! Her songwriting is at its peak as she perfectly weaves each lyric together like a work of art. Truly a masterpiece! The vocals and production as much sweeter than the dark-pop reputation but just as magical.
  56. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not my favorite album of hers but it wasn’t all that great. Her past albums have been way better! Expand
  57. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The Best Album Ever... THIS is the album of the year, nobody can deny that...
  58. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Que horrible malditos fans de la potra que ni siquiera sabe que pedo alv compaaaa
  59. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The best album ever ... There's not a single song that's bad. Best pop album ever
  60. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Well, since y'all decided to do it on this way, I'm making this personal now...
  61. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I have loved Taylor for so long, but this album is not her best. The whole era was messy, and the best songs are just the singles.
  62. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x Stream lover x xx
  63. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift Queen of Pop! I don't care what y'all think! Stream The Man, Afterglow, Miss Americana and The Archer for a better life!!
  64. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I have to say, this is on of my favorites albums of all time, i can replay this 100 times and still like it.
  65. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Her worst album with only 4 good songs. The production is so cheap and lyrics are not her best.
  66. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is absolute trash. This sh*t sucks a** like ewwwwwwwww. Trash trash Expand
  67. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant album. Even if the album has 18 tracks, every single track is worth the listening Expand
  68. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It's incredible how Taylor can still write powerful songs about everything that goes on in her life and keeping it enjoyable like pop anthems.
    Lover is a great album with very good songs. "Lover", "It's Nice to Have a Friend", "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince", "The Man", "London Boy" and "Paper Rings" are great songs and have the "single" needing.
    One of the best albums of 2019
    It's incredible how Taylor can still write powerful songs about everything that goes on in her life and keeping it enjoyable like pop anthems.
    Lover is a great album with very good songs. "Lover", "It's Nice to Have a Friend", "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince", "The Man", "London Boy" and "Paper Rings" are great songs and have the "single" needing.
    One of the best albums of 2019 so far.. and the best one by a pop artist.
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  69. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is just an amazing album in every single song, no bad comments for our queen, everything she does is amazing
  70. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitivo y basura, pobre ascaylor su carrera va de mal en peor. Poor **** Expand
  71. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I expected to love it and did not get disappointed! I just love this album so much!
  72. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    It didn’t feel like a true album, it felt like it wasn’t really her. Typical generic pop trash. This album doesn’t compare to any of her old ones.
  73. Sep 1, 2019
    7
    "O amor de verdade brilha dourado como luz das estrelas (...). Talvez eu escreva um álbum inteiro sobre este tipo de amor se eu encontrá-lo em algum momento", prólogo do Red, em 2012.

    Ela finalmente encontrou esse amor e, como prometido, escreveu um disco sobre ele. Não é o álbum da Taylor que mais explora sua criatividade, mas certamente é o disco que ela queria e precisava fazer no
    "O amor de verdade brilha dourado como luz das estrelas (...). Talvez eu escreva um álbum inteiro sobre este tipo de amor se eu encontrá-lo em algum momento", prólogo do Red, em 2012.

    Ela finalmente encontrou esse amor e, como prometido, escreveu um disco sobre ele. Não é o álbum da Taylor que mais explora sua criatividade, mas certamente é o disco que ela queria e precisava fazer no momento atual de sua vida. "The Man", "Cruel Summer" e "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince" são borrachas que apagam qualquer resquício de dúvida quanto ao "Lover" ser um bom álbum, causado principalmente pelo lançamento de "Me!" como lead single.

    No geral, o sétimo álbum de Taylor só comprova o que sempre achei sobre ela. Seu trunfo sempre foi e sempre será suas composições. Muitos artistas recorrem a grandes produtores para salvarem suas canções com produções mirabolantes, mas Taylor poderia facilmente lançar um disco inteiro apenas voz e violão, pois suas letras valem por tudo.

    "Lover" fala sobre o amor em suas várias facetas, e por isso facilmente terá canções atemporais. Afinal, o que mais atemporal do que o amor?

    "Nós somos o que amamos", prólogo do Lover, em 2019.
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  74. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Bad pop album without good melodies & etc. Cheap music and weak songwriting.
  75. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    literally one of her best albums. everyone already rated it poorly based on the first single ME! which is unfair to taylor as all of her first singles are very cheesy and happy. it was unfair how people were rating the whole album based on that one song. i recommend you listen to the whole thing and then leave an honest review
  76. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    She’s the best♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️Yees Taylor♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  77. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    iconic legendary never been done before masterpiece she did THAT none of the other girlies can touch her
  78. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I had a feeling that "Lover" would be a great album. I mean, it's Taylor Swift, I knew she'd bring us something worthwhile. However, I wasn't expecting a masterpiece. "Lover" is Swift's best work since "Red." The lyrics are captivating, thoughtful, and intriguing. Each song feels so different from each other but they still flow together beautifully. The production is top-notch. Put in yourI had a feeling that "Lover" would be a great album. I mean, it's Taylor Swift, I knew she'd bring us something worthwhile. However, I wasn't expecting a masterpiece. "Lover" is Swift's best work since "Red." The lyrics are captivating, thoughtful, and intriguing. Each song feels so different from each other but they still flow together beautifully. The production is top-notch. Put in your headphones and listen to every instrument, every beat, the sublime mixing, and you'll understand. While listening you can tell how much love and care Taylor and her team put into this album. Above all else, "Lover" is both a return to form and something completely new for Swift. She perfectly blends pure, peppy, perfect pop with slight twinges of country here and there, but it's easy to see that Swift has grown up quite a bit since her last album "reputation." I'd go as far as to say that "Lover" is an early contender to be the next Album of the Year.

    If you haven't listened to this album yet, get on your phone and stream it now. It's an absolute masterwork, definitely Swift's finest.
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  79. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Boring waste of time not for anybody, lyrically nothing just your standard repetitive Taylor swift music
  80. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Unimpressive and uninspired, an album that lacks originality or its own distinct or revolutionary twist
  81. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal album. Her best yet. Top to bottom this album is filled with heartfelt bops and heartwarming lyrics.
  82. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing album. So many statements about society, and love. Proud of Taylor and her development. Writing skills are like no other. A true blessing and a talented angel
  83. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    what the hecc this is the worst album i've ever listening. my ears are burning. taylor flop.
  84. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. who ever does not like it, clearly has no taste in music, I love it so much, all of these songs are so magical
  85. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I can't believe how happy this album shows that she is, some of the songs are actually leading us to a new level of Taylor Swift and I'm loving it so bad.
  86. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring, this album must be canceled, my ear was destroyed when I listen to this album Expand
  87. Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Another great entry by Swift! Though Reputation was a great album, Lover is a step up from that!
  88. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing Album, I was speechless and still am since I heard it it’s so well put together and the lyrics are just purely genius Taylor has created a masterpiece once again.
  89. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is just perfect, a context opposed to reputation, but both complement each other. The lyrics are beautiful and with powerful messages.
  90. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lover is an amazing album with very personal lyrics. Cruel Summer, London Boy, and Miss Americana have been stuck in my head for days. With every album she releases I become more of a fan. She constantly changes her sound and evolves as an artist, creating new themes around her music.❤️
  91. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift once again takes her craft to another level. Lover is the next step in Ms. Swift style and in her life. It’s the most mature body of work she’s done yet. From songs that use her platform to uplift the LGBTQ community to ballads about her current partner, Lover is a love letter to love itself. While there may have been some songs that I was initially unsure about, I returnedTaylor Swift once again takes her craft to another level. Lover is the next step in Ms. Swift style and in her life. It’s the most mature body of work she’s done yet. From songs that use her platform to uplift the LGBTQ community to ballads about her current partner, Lover is a love letter to love itself. While there may have been some songs that I was initially unsure about, I returned for another listen and am hooked to each melody. No one quite writes a bridge like Ms. Swift either. I have so many favorite lyrics that prove Taylor is a poet/songstress at heart. From “You play stupid games / you win stupid prizes” to her hypnotic voice in Afterglow, I truly think this is Taylor’s best work. Expand
  92. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The depth, the songwriting, the emotional complexity!!! Lover draws together Taylor's talent over the past 13 years to show the evolution of love and all of the strong emotions attached to it! She defines the meaning of love in 18 songs! Moving on is taught strongly in 'I Forgot That You Existed'! 'Cruel Summer' serves us the love in a quick, adrenaline-filled summer love! 'Lover', theThe depth, the songwriting, the emotional complexity!!! Lover draws together Taylor's talent over the past 13 years to show the evolution of love and all of the strong emotions attached to it! She defines the meaning of love in 18 songs! Moving on is taught strongly in 'I Forgot That You Existed'! 'Cruel Summer' serves us the love in a quick, adrenaline-filled summer love! 'Lover', the title track, melts our hearts with the true love we all dream of finding. Now 'The Man' shared the very real(!) issue for women in the music industry and how if she was a man, she would be THE Man! She shares her fear for her mother Andrea and how much she needs her in 'Soon You'll Get Better'. And of course blesses us with another jam in the form of 'Paper Rings'! I personally can't not love 'London Boy' as it namedrops many of the places in the city which I love! I won't describe every song but remember... Step into the Daylight and let it go! Lover is it!! Get it/Stream it/Love(r) it!
    Love,
    Ryan (LeeRy30)
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  93. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is a fresh new sound of music and song with beautifully carved lyrics. its for all the ages and people should know that this album held a very special place in my heart
  94. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Worst album ever! She could’ve done better!!! Disappointed!! All the songs sound repetitive n boring!!
  95. Sep 1, 2019
    2
    A few good tracks but mostly just another bland pop record. The song Lover is pretty good but there really isn’t much growth since Taylor’s previous albums. Country Taylor will always be superior.
  96. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Very thought-provoking and deep lyrics, and an album that I will want to listen to on days when I want to relax or feel hyped!
  97. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    A big **** Have a lot rate for what is, there are best records gran this
  98. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Este álbum está cheio de músicas incríveis. Taylor Swift sempre perfeita. O Brasil te ama Taylor. Beijos!
  99. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    This is simply the album of the year, the productions are exceptional. Swift is an amazing songwriter, the lyrics are so good. Great work!
  100. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It’s phenomenal from the top to the bottom. Every sound it’s sound great whit a little touch of love
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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.