• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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  1. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Very solid album that delivered in every track, Taylor proved that she still the best when it come to penship compared to her competitors.
  2. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    IFTYE - 10
    CS - 10
    LOVER - 10
    THE MAN - 10
    TA - 10
    I THINK HE KNOWS - 10
    ...
    DAYLIGHT - 10
  3. 234
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    I was disappointed by the first single, so I expected a bubblegum pop album with poor lyrics. It turned out I was wrong: songs like Cornelia Street, Soon You’ll Get Better and Daylight perfectly convey the emotion and atmosphere of the album, but with more maturity than the previous ones,as it should be. On the other hand, there are the typical joyful and colored songs she used us to, butI was disappointed by the first single, so I expected a bubblegum pop album with poor lyrics. It turned out I was wrong: songs like Cornelia Street, Soon You’ll Get Better and Daylight perfectly convey the emotion and atmosphere of the album, but with more maturity than the previous ones,as it should be. On the other hand, there are the typical joyful and colored songs she used us to, but they don’t damage the cohesion of the whole album. Expand
  4. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album will surely bring you to a whole new level of romantic journey. Had you ever been to a mysterious enchanted forest with fireflies floating all around you? Because yep, that's the exact feeling you will ever imagine as the tracks of this album continues to penetrate you. Very fascinating album with classy tempo and lyrically brilliant. Expand
  5. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's my favourite Swift's album. The songs are thought-provoking and touching. How could it not be 10?
  6. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is indeed about love and its complexity, chaotic, cuteness and everything. Each track is very different from one another. Taylor Swift, known for her writing skill, describe the love explicitly define all its form. 18 songs feel so short yet complete. Cornelia Street, Afterglow and Daylight is a must listen from the album.
  7. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    The Greatest Album Of All Time ! Pop Artist should be like her ! Words can't express how I feel. Thank you Taylor for the masterpiece! ♡
  8. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Includes a range of emotions that will make you cry and laugh and rebel. Everyone should listen to this album because, guaranteed they'll find at least one song they'll have a connection with, whether you're looking for a slow paced ballad, an upbeat bopped a heart wrenching masterpiece
  9. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A great album with many songs to relate to ❤❤
    Just loved it Should be Grammy's nomination
  10. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor’s ability to completely renovate her sound but still sound exactly like herself is a true testament to how good of a songwriter she is. Lover is a warmly welcomed addition to Taylor’s log of diary entries, maybe her best one yet.
  11. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is juicy, this sounds beautiful
    It’s a risky move for Taylor to make another diverse album since Red didn’t win any Grammys. This album is still unique and different than her previous works and this is the best lyrically
  12. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is almost perfect. From start to finish, it offers head-banging beats, vivid lyricism, and a medley of discussed issues. Singles ME and YNTCD do not do this album justice. In fact, ME is the only song that is somewhat “skippable” on this 18 track album. It truly is impeccable. I recommend Cornelia St, The Man, and False God with the highest regard.
  13. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Best Taylor Swift album. Would never expect how it sounds based on the released singles. It's not that long, too short actually (Guardian id sh*t).
  14. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Definitely the best and mature sounding album from her. Her growth through the years is unbelievable
  15. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's very refreshing and just a good vibe. It really makes every person just to dance with it. Every track has been lyrically genius and the melody just suites with it really well.
  16. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores trabajos discográficos de esta decada o tal vez, el mejor del año. Expand
  17. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This is Taylor’s BEST album! It is a strong pop album that will make you feel every emotion. One second you’re happy then in love and then crying then repeat. This is the type of album everyone can relate to. Taylor has out done herself with this masterpiece.
  18. Aug 24, 2019
    9
    It's nice to see Taylor back to make fun upbeat songs again after have no idea how to execute edginess in music correctly on mediocre Reputation album. While it's a definite pop album, there a few tracks here that should pleases her fans who missed country music from her.

    Favorite tracks: The Archer, Lover, and Cornellia Street.
  19. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It was really good. The melody and the lyrics of it is just so genius. I really love how this is just so chill and has a really good vibe in it.
  20. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Definitivamente describe ese momento en el que encuentras ese amor verdadero.
    Tiene ritmos geniales, amo este álbum.
  21. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This record is way better than her previous one, "reputation". There are like 1 skip in a 18-long album (ME!) which is really amazing. Keep up with the good work, Taylor. I hope the critics like it the way I did. Expand
  22. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a brand new album, with beautiful references from Red, 1989 and reputation, but still able to be original, musically and lyrically beautiful, her best album since 1989, every song is a bop, from the great productions of Cruel Summer, The Archer and Daylight to her country roots with Soon you’ll get better, featuring The Dixie Chicks. Expand
  23. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never-the-same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before.
  24. Aug 24, 2019
    5
    Álbum mais linear da Taylor. Tem sim seus pontos positivos e tudo mais, porém boa parte de suas faixas são completamente descartáveis e parecem ser requentadas do 1989. Obviamente, muito melhor que o reputation (aliás, qual álbum não é superior a esse?). Lover tem músicas parecidas e sem nenhum impacto e também músicas que não passam a proposta do álbum que era para ser uma dura críticaÁlbum mais linear da Taylor. Tem sim seus pontos positivos e tudo mais, porém boa parte de suas faixas são completamente descartáveis e parecem ser requentadas do 1989. Obviamente, muito melhor que o reputation (aliás, qual álbum não é superior a esse?). Lover tem músicas parecidas e sem nenhum impacto e também músicas que não passam a proposta do álbum que era para ser uma dura crítica sobre os seus altos e baixos e sobre o universo perverso da internet. Nesse Álbum Taylor Swift aposta também em um indie grotesco e com letras repetitivas... Umas faixas até impossíveis de ouvir depois de 2 minutos completos. Para um álbum que ia ressuscitar o seu country sofisticado e com letras complexas, Lover é apenas um passatempo para alguém que quer limpar a casa e ouvir algo. Expand
  25. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's just beautiful, really well made and intimate. When i finished listenting to it, i just felt full and happy
  26. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Great lyrics, great production. Romantic yet very mature. Worthy listening.
  27. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor album de todos os tempos, sonoridade impecavel, producões perfeitas e composições incriveis Expand
  28. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de Taylor, estoy aquí por ella desde hace años, y tengo un profundo amor por los pasados, pero este álbum tiene algo que te sube y no te deja caer. Es una OBRA MAESTRA. Expand
  29. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is life. The production, lyrics, arrangement are all top notch. Best from her since RED
  30. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Perfect album!!!!!
    Taylor mesmo depois de 1 década de carreira ainda consegue manter seu público apaixonado
  31. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    O álbum é simplesmente maravilhoso, mostra que Swift não é feita apenas de cobras e indiretas, e sim de paixão.
  32. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is so beautifully constructed and romantic. So mature. I can’t stop listening. So magical and beautiful.
  33. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Perfect. Taylor is a genius and the world loves her. Taylor Swift, we love you.
  34. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover is the love child of Red and 1989 it has the wild abandon leave it all out on the floor of Red with all the sonic cohesion of 1989 with a maturity that goes beyond either. Expand
  35. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen, Album of the Year Grammy Award goes to... Taylor Swift!
  36. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor is the most talented artist in the world. Lover is so good, so fresh... Everything what the pop need in this moment! THANKS TAYLOR!
  37. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Simply perfection. The songs were worth the wait. The production and lyrics are her career best.
  38. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album. Taylor’s best album and that’s saying so much.
  39. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Its so good , the lyrics the production everything maybe she snapped hard and its one of her best albums!
  40. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Este álbum es uno de los mejores del año, sus letras y ritmos son tan bellos y magicos
  41. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is simply Taylor being Taylor. She’s singing about love but in all the ways love can come. The sounds flows from one song to the next. A very sonically cohesive album that sounds good over phone, headphones or playing of the radio. Lover is a new, creative and unique style of pop that radio cycles will feel refreshed from.
  42. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It’s just perfect if you are into reviving every kind of love. There’s upbeats tracks and sad ballads but also sexy dark beat songs. There’s the ones that makes you think about your childhood and the ones that reminds you of someone you once lost. There’s the ones that makes you cry for the love you had, feel for the one you still do, and wondering about the ones that’s waiting for you.It’s just perfect if you are into reviving every kind of love. There’s upbeats tracks and sad ballads but also sexy dark beat songs. There’s the ones that makes you think about your childhood and the ones that reminds you of someone you once lost. There’s the ones that makes you cry for the love you had, feel for the one you still do, and wondering about the ones that’s waiting for you. Wondering about the lovers you’ll have Expand
  43. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is amazing album by Taylor Swift cause she brought back the old Taylor taste in music it's like 1989 and RED vibes with new flavor of her taste.
  44. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    'Lover' is Taylor Swift at her best as a songwriter. Endlessly proud of her.
  45. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    One of, if not her best album. Is it a lyrical masterpiece. Cruel summer, Cornelia street or just listens.
  46. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Such an excellent album. Full of storytelling songwriting, incredible production on each songs, all of the songs are unique and unexpected. She delivers song after song. An incredible collaboration with Jack Antonoff, Louis Bell, Joel Little, Frank Dukes and Sounwave. She is one the best artist that we have right now. If you don't like her as a person, it's okay, but you can't say that youSuch an excellent album. Full of storytelling songwriting, incredible production on each songs, all of the songs are unique and unexpected. She delivers song after song. An incredible collaboration with Jack Antonoff, Louis Bell, Joel Little, Frank Dukes and Sounwave. She is one the best artist that we have right now. If you don't like her as a person, it's okay, but you can't say that you don't like her music. Her music is catchy and brilliant. Give her the credits she deserves. I as a consumer am very satisfied with the album. Thank you Taylor Swift. Expand
  47. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    “Lover” is a beautiful, soft and magical. It encapsulates the pure essence of love and everything that comes along with it. Her romantic gaze on life (even during the bad times) provides the listener with optimism and hope for the future. This album is a masterpiece. “Lover” is not just a moment in Taylor’s career but a moment in the entire industry.
  48. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Lover" é um álbum muito bom na sua sonoridade e uma ótima composição. consegue trazer uma face mais "Taylor Swift " onde tem uma mistura parecida com o álbum "1998" e o álbum "Red", é simplesmente perfeito. Expand
  49. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    her best album so far. she outdoes herself with every album and it's about time the general public stopped underrating her
  50. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This is her best album, It's so different from the previous ones, She also talked about different and new things in the album, And she proved that she can write happy love songs.
  51. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A cohesive album with great lyrics. Best album of 2019 by far. All of the songs are different and each one is my favorite. Give this one a listen, you won't regret it.
  52. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    cruel summer and miss americana and the heartbreak prince are literally pop perfection
  53. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It was so beautifully written, as well as production wise. Good job, Taylor.
  54. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    She’s a legend ❤️ I love how the lyrics are so touching and romantic, it remembers me the RED album ❤️
  55. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is a whirlwind of love, romance, infatuation, friendship, empowerment and letting go of past grievances. From the opening track I Forgot That You Existed's groovy production and shedding of reputation's moody vibe to the closing track of Daylight, Lover is a pure delight. There's a song for everyone. Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince's subtly political edge, Cruel Summer'sLover is a whirlwind of love, romance, infatuation, friendship, empowerment and letting go of past grievances. From the opening track I Forgot That You Existed's groovy production and shedding of reputation's moody vibe to the closing track of Daylight, Lover is a pure delight. There's a song for everyone. Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince's subtly political edge, Cruel Summer's double bridge, and False God's experimental saxophone instrumentals are all personal highlights. However, Lover is not without it's heartbreaking and low moments, whether it's the singular breakup song of the album, Death By a Thousand Cuts, Afterglow's anxiety over missteps in a relationship, or Soon You'll Get Better's heart wrenching story of her mother's cancer; Swift shows us that love doesn't come without hard times. I'm not surprised, but I am impressed. Swift has managed to do it again - craft a journey with her words and create the melody to the next year of my life. It may only be August, but I can confidently say that this is album of the year. Expand
  56. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift again exceeded expectations with Lover, which is her best album both lyrically and production-wise. It is obvious her outlook on life has evolved, and that she is in this career and relationship for the long run.
  57. Aug 24, 2019
    9
    Taylor Swift outdid herself with this album. At first, the beginning two singles releases were bubblegum, PG songs that left me weary about the rest of the album. Then she came out with “The Archer” one of the most gripping songs. The album in its entirety is nostalgic and can bring anyone back to memories as i’m sure taylor was brought back to her past (seeing as she drew inspiration fromTaylor Swift outdid herself with this album. At first, the beginning two singles releases were bubblegum, PG songs that left me weary about the rest of the album. Then she came out with “The Archer” one of the most gripping songs. The album in its entirety is nostalgic and can bring anyone back to memories as i’m sure taylor was brought back to her past (seeing as she drew inspiration from old journal entries. This was the album everyone needed. Taylorswiftforagrammy2020 Expand
  58. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, soulful and complex this album touches many styles and emotions as it takes you through. It's reminiscent of Taylor's previous albums but takes them to a whole new place with new sounds mixing in. The lyrics leave you reeling at times and they stick around with you long after you stop listening. I can't stop replaying this album.
  59. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Perfection, her best album to date, only 2 of the 16 songs are skips, but all the others are wonderful and whimsical
  60. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece! What are the lyrics of this album ??? Jesus, taylor swift it’s such a genius, such a talent. She deserves every award that she has AND MORE!
  61. Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Lover is a pure art❤ this album contain bops and it is magical and aesthetically brilliant
  62. Aug 25, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its not that good, Taylors stans are just insane Expand
  63. Aug 25, 2019
    5
    She always had given us amezing music, but this album is simple, it’s good, but I know Taylor can do it better
  64. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Simply the best taylor swifts album so far. Her lyrics are just so mature and responsible. Also this is the first album of herself that she owns. Go check it oht, it’s a love letter.
  65. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    simply her most experimental work till date. the production is near perfect and she has never written better.
  66. Aug 26, 2019
    6
    The album is too extensive and has a lot of filler songs. It is exhausting to hear it from beginning to end.
  67. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Álbum perfeito! Musicas encantadoras, alegres, românticas, eu estou viciada em Miss americana ♥
  68. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What are everyone's favorites so far?? I think mine are cruel summer, death by a thousand cuts and cornelia street. But it's soo hard to pick. Expand
  69. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift is the omnipotent Queen of pop.
    Lover is another pinnacle in her entire career.
  70. Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift’s new album released on August 23, when I first played I cannot find a song like the songs in 1989, but every song in lover is so special, it’s not similar to the old Taylor but have the influence of old Taylor. I’m so happy that many songs have different styles, such as False God, amazing song it is! In addition, this album already sold almost 1m copies in China. Slay queen!!! Expand
  71. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, every song is amazing taylor swift can't make a bad song and everybody can listen to the album and find a song that fit their mood
  72. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album is so GOOD, especially Lover and Daylight!! Taylor Swift never make us disappointed.
  73. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    lindo album, canções boas é simplesmente um de seus melhores albuns, a altura de red e 1989
  74. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Honestly amazing. Lyrics are the best Swift has ever written. The production of songs is excellent. Blown away.
  75. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Favorite Album!!! It’s sonically cohesive and has so many fun songs!! The lyrics are incredible. Taylor never disappoints.
  76. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The sound of Swift's 7th studio album is so diverse yet still sonically cohesive. I absolutely loved how she tackled love in all of its complexities. There's no skips in the albums! It just depends on what type of lover you are. Swift never disappoints.
  77. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    An absolutely beautiful album, showing every segment love has to offer. My personal favourite album by Taylor and hope she continues to be candid in the songs she writes
  78. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I dont think she’s even trying anymore. This is WAY TOO GENERIC POP. She lost her potential.
  79. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    The sound is way too generic, there is nothing innovative about this album, it will probably be forgotten in about 3 months. She lost her own identity and sold herself to the mainstream media and made her career based on cheap celeb drama. Too bad! This album lacks of good tracks. I give her a 0.
  80. Sep 2, 2019
    0
    Terrible. **** Taylor and **** her petty disgusting fans. Go listen to Norman ****ing Rockwell
  81. 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.
  82. Sep 14, 2019
    1
    What in hell is this? Are we suppose to like this? The death of her reputation comes also the death of her song writing
  83. 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!
  84. Gsp
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Non mi piace e non capisco come faccia a piacere. Noiosa e scialba come sempre. Il target medio è probabilmente 13 anni in giù.
  85. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Álbum incrível, uma grande evolução de Taylor, onde ela fala mais sobre política, feminismo e LGBTQ
  86. Aug 24, 2019
    10
    amazing. spectacular. brilliant. show stopping. wonderful. beautiful. talented. magnificent. incredible. totally unique. never been done before. masterpiece.
  87. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Incredible. Cruel summer is such a bop and I feel like Taylor could make happening another 1989 era.
  88. Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Her best album. Sonically cohesive and she explores new lyrical themes in songs like The Man, and other songs that have political undertones. Her voice sounds as strong as ever and fits perfectly with the different sonic palette at play with each of the 18 tracks. To me, this is one of the best written pop albums of the 2000's, and is probably the best pop album after and next to Lorde'sHer best album. Sonically cohesive and she explores new lyrical themes in songs like The Man, and other songs that have political undertones. Her voice sounds as strong as ever and fits perfectly with the different sonic palette at play with each of the 18 tracks. To me, this is one of the best written pop albums of the 2000's, and is probably the best pop album after and next to Lorde's Melodrama. The songwriting can cut glass. She plays with new sounds in False God and Paper Rings, and does it very convincingly. This will only brighten her star power more and more and this will cement her status as the best pop writer probably ever as well as an amazing innovator. She also perfectly uses sonics from 1989 and fuses them together to create a more mature sound. A+++++++ Expand
  89. Aug 30, 2019
    5
    Isn't this kinda... Overrated? Guys wake up. I don't think this album deserves more than 6/10 it is a decent 5/10 from me. Maybe not my cup of tea.
  90. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album was a surprise!!!!! full of amazing and winderful pop songs!!!! swift proved herself again as one of the best singers and songwriters of all time
  91. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Her first album that she truly owns happens to be the best body of work of hers to date.
  92. Aug 31, 2019
    0
    I did not like the lyrics and I was overall disappointed with this album. Not great.
  93. Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Her best album since RED, the lyrics and the producion is just so good. Death By A Thousand Cuts, wow
  94. Aug 30, 2019
    5
    nah don’t enjoyed it so much, i miss the time taylor used to do songs like red os speak now
  95. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Artisima, Dioslor sabe como superarse así misma, hasta rompe sus propio records iconik
  96. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album , lyrical content SNAPS !
    It doesn't sound the same , every song is unique and his it's shiny difference !!
    10 !
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  97. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This is a romantic paradise of songs. One of her best. Terrific work, Taytay
  98. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu sabia que ela não iria nos decepcionar guardou o melhor por último, é uma vibe totalmente diferente com algumas referências dos seus álbuns anteriores e aquela pegada maravilhosa do reputation presente nas músicas deixa tudo ainda mais incrível. Pronto pra ouvir N vezes até decorar de trás pra frente. Expand
  99. Aug 23, 2019
    10
    The album is truly a masterpiece and Taylor, this time, did what she had to do. Super excited for this new chapter.
Metascore
79

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.