• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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  1. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Don't get me wrong but Reputation and Lover is her worst album. We want the old Taylor back. This albums has so many skips and corny lyrics. Also she's milking so many dramas it's getting annoying. 1989 is still her best album. I'm a swiftie btw
  2. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a masterpiece and this album deserve to win album of the year this up coming grammy award Expand
  3. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her best album so far. All of her are songs are wrote metaphorically and I'm loving it, The songwriting is the best. Her vocals are improving. I just lov(h)er
  4. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is a love letter that anyone can relate to. The beautiful melancholy and nostalgic rhythm can make anyone soft, like really. This album is one of her best. This proves that she can do pop love songs really well, even though she proved it with 1989, she really improved herself. Once again raising the standard of her music quality.
  5. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Stream Eurovision instead, Helena Paparizou slays. buy My Number One on iTunes.
  6. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    So aesthetically crafted, eargasm at its finest ♥️ my heart is so full I LOVE IT TOO MUCH
  7. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a beautifully written masterpiece and Taylor Swift never fails to blow our minds with her song writing ability. The production in this album is very different from her other albums. Her vocals are amazing. Every song has a meaning to the word lover. This whole album is a love letter to love itself as Taylor herself has said. 100% recommend to stream this album. She has alsoThis album is a beautifully written masterpiece and Taylor Swift never fails to blow our minds with her song writing ability. The production in this album is very different from her other albums. Her vocals are amazing. Every song has a meaning to the word lover. This whole album is a love letter to love itself as Taylor herself has said. 100% recommend to stream this album. She has also said to hat love is a very complex feeling and that’s why the album is long, to cover the different emotions of love. 10/10 Expand
  8. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    dünyanın en ii albümü wallah 10 vermeyeni sdöverim armadaiaör the herabrrak prince
  9. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A soundtrack for adulthood. After years of looking for love, Swift brings out one of the best records where she explores the different layers and aspects of love going from cute crushes, wedding melodies, self love anthems, family, heartbreaks, friendship, etc. But in the process of finding love Taylor took a more experimental role and not only she gave a new perspective of a common topic in mainstream songs but she’s showing her true colors and experimenting with sounds that while still into the pop genre are not usually popular among recent mainstream releases Expand
  10. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is undeniably the best album Swift has made! As critics said, the album is evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
  11. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album of 2019. 10/10, would highly recommend. The album has 18 splendid tracks, each taking us through a magical journey. Stream it to find out more.
  12. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Swift shows off her lyrical side in this album. The lyrical content in this album is very rare for a pop record. And the production in this album is like a mixture of her older stuff and newer stuff making it different from her albums. This is probably the most sonically cohesive album she has made since her fifth studio album '1989'. Expand
  13. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    really bad dont like it could be done better by somebody else, just my opinion
  14. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so so so much amazing! This is her best album!! Other artists can't relate. anna ou Expand
  15. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This album is mediocre at best, none of these songs really stand out to me, all of them sound boring
  16. 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.
  17. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    best album i've ever listened to and may be the best album of our generation.
  18. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the lyrics in this album it shows off Taylor's lyrical side more since critics doubted her lyrical skills after releasing 'reputation' and that album was supposed to be that way since she wasn't going to promote and talk about it. And I really like the production of this album its like a mixture of her older stuff and her newer stuff which made it different to her albums. And it also shows the different types of love, here she shows off her love for her boyfriend, her love for her mom, her love for lgbtq + community, her love for her friends, her love for herself. Expand
  19. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor é a rainha definitiva !!!!
    Vindo para o álbum do ano no Grammy Awards !!!!
  20. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    TRASH
    stream nfr by Lana Del Rey instead literally so much better than this trash you call an album
  21. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The new album is as amazing as all previous ones. I highly recommend all fans as well as people who never heard her music to give it a try.
  22. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums ever written
  23. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Álbum impressionante! Definitivamente o topper de 2019 e cada música trabalha em direção a uma visão completa, que é Lover.
  24. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album ever she’s just ahead of her time no one can relate to and perfect work with the lyrics production and the MVs and all songs this is an absolute no skip album it’s so beautiful and perfect
  25. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    An absolutely amazing album! Love Cruel Summer and The Man! Taylor is so good at writing touching lyrics.
  26. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Every release of Taylor's album, I always say that this is her best one yet and Lover is no difference. She just couldn't help but outdid herself. Truly one of the greatest artists of all time.
  27. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Tão artesanal quanto a estética, o melhor do ouvido. meu coração está tão cheio que eu amo tanto
  28. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Eu gosto deste álbum. Isso me faz sentir calmo e pacífico. Alguém pode me entender, Taylor é quem me conhece.
  29. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Matured songwriting. All 18 track heavenly good. Deserve AOTY. the producer of every songs deserve ROTY. This album make you find a partner and dance along together. Let celebrate by stream it at itunes spotify amazon and etc. Expand
  30. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    a diverse yet still cohesive album filled with brilliant lyrics and amazing productions. a gem from 2019.
  31. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a lovely Album of all times. And also I really love the Cruel Summer and the Daylight and Aftetglow. Expand
  32. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I love Taylor Swift forever, she is a beautiful woman . This album never go out of style.I love her!
  33. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Another beautiful album from Miss Taylor Alison Swift. From the start to the end of the album taylor tells a story that even spans from the events of summer 2016. Taylor's lyrical content is always on point but with lover she mixes these lyrics with catchy pop sounds that can make even a sad song sound happy. At the end of the day taylor has been slaying the game for 13 years and thisAnother beautiful album from Miss Taylor Alison Swift. From the start to the end of the album taylor tells a story that even spans from the events of summer 2016. Taylor's lyrical content is always on point but with lover she mixes these lyrics with catchy pop sounds that can make even a sad song sound happy. At the end of the day taylor has been slaying the game for 13 years and this latest album is an extraordinary piece to add to her collection of masterpieces. Expand
  34. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Todo lançamento do álbum de Taylor, eu sempre digo que este é o melhor de todos e Lover não faz diferença. Ela simplesmente não podia deixar de se superar. Verdadeiramente um dos maiores artistas de todos os tempos.
  35. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album deserves to be The Album of The Year! I ain't kidding. Listen at your own risk cause you might love Taylor even more.
  36. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    My ears are blessed , i mean this the best thing i’ve ever heard , the album is soo good
  37. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Being objective she could have done it better, it lack podruction quality and lyrical content
  38. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift 7th album shows her maturity and growth as she continue to evolve with her sound. This album is a lot better than 1989 as lyrics has more depth with the catchy beats and melodies. Taylor Swift continues to show that she is the greatest song writer of the modern age. Expand
  39. daj
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    lyrics and songs are basic. I like Taylor but seenms she has gone for popular trashy pop over good song writing. shame
  40. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A wonderful album that conveys the variety of love, its joy and complexity. It also shows versatility and brings us to new sounds we haven't heard before. Expand
  41. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is really great. Really, every song is so good. Love Taylor Swift,Must give 10 points.This album style is very distinctive.
  42. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So many beautiful elements to this album. The production is insane and Taylor’s voice is as amazing as always. Incredible lyrics that do the best storytelling throughout each song. There’s nothing more you can ask of an artist who puts their heart and souls into every detail. Taylor Swift has done it again. Expand
  43. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This is sadly her worst album.
    Other than lyrics,it's horrible
    I don't understand how can someone go from Reputation to this
  44. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Is a beautiful album, i love Taylor and her lyrics, my favorite song of this album is Cornelia Street
  45. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such an amazing album! Is Taylor. She makes me feel so emotional and her lyrics are so important and beautiful Expand
  46. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Damn! It’s so good!! And i .. i .. can’t tell you what I feel right now, I like it so much and she is the best ever and never! I love you Expand
  47. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE! It’s fantastic! I absolutely Love(r) it!
    Every time that I listen to the album, I ADORE IT ALWAYS MORE AND MORE
  48. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very nice album! Swift is a very iconic artist! This album should score 100! Expand
  49. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Go buy you a voice an universe you are awful !!!!! And s***k my d****k Kurva Expand
  50. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album so far. My top 5 are Cornelia Street, Cruel Summer, Lover, Daylight, and The Man. No skips and of course the different complexities and forms of love was shown in the album Expand
  51. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover by Taylor Swift is an album that scopes different vibes and merge them to build a perfect theme. It’s one of her most experimental craft she has ever made in her music career and it went amazingly well. Every track has its own story, personality traits and assorted emotions that really encompasses growth and realization like what she put on the album especially what she did on “Afterglow” and “Daylight”. It’s one of the best records released this year! Expand
  52. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Speak Now grew up! This is by far the best album - lyrically, since RED. Bops after bops after bops.
  53. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Without any sense, horrible, definitely one of the worst things to hear
  54. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    It's a pure masterpiece, with songs that express love in so many different ways. Miss Swift is showing off her excellent songwriting skills in every single song on the album. Best album off the year by far.
  55. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover truly deserves the AOTY. This album is full of love and happiness. Thank you Taylor for this masterpiece!!!
  56. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover will make you want to get married when you don’t even have a partner
  57. 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
  58. Sep 1, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album to death, but the amount of filler tracks really lets this album down. Personally, after several listens, Lover would’ve done better if it was a much smaller, more intimate album rather than a 18 track one. However, saying that, Lover has a lot of pretty good tracks, such as the title track Lover, and the several other Antonoff-produced tracks, Cruel Summer and False God, showcase a different side to Taylor. Overall, I can see this record winning many awards. Expand
  59. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best album of her, i think! She has a very good vocal and skill in this album! To be right, she deserves more! Her music is the purest and nobody can change my mind! **** great instrumental, beat and her bridge with best lyric is out of the world! 100/100. Compare to my bae - 1989, it's still good and a little bit better for me, i love this album the best.
  60. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    she SNAPPED. queen of pop came with her best album and we're shook.
    the album's versatility already says a lot- it ranges from sad ballads like Soon You'll Get Better, sex bops like Cruel Summer and absolutely cute songs that make you swoon with their lovey dovey beat and/or lyrics.
  61. 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!
  62. 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
  63. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fun and cute album full of bops stop giving it a low rating just because you don’t like Taylor when you know damn well this album is amazing Expand
  64. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love itI love it I love itI love itI love itI love it I love itI love itI love itI love it I love itI love itI love it Expand
  65. 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.
  66. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ZzZz stfu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  67. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her BEST album yet.

    Listen the album by yourself. A lyrical masterpiece. Don't miss it out or you don't give a chance to Cornelia Street ,False God,Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Prince.
  68. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover touches many aspects of love as Taylor Swift always did previously with her past albums but this time with more recognition to the smallest details.

    Giving a nod to reputation, she leads the album with I Forgot That You Existed. I might've expected some kind of diss track. In a way, it is but not in the way I thought. The song produces a new sound that I think Taylor wants to explore. It's a nice opening track.

    Cruel Summer is obviously about the whole fiasco in 2016 where #TaylorSwiftIsOverParty trended for quite a long while. What I love about it is that Taylor still managed to find herself a man who could stick with her through that apocalyptic summer. She found love in her worst times. That's so romantic!

    What's even more romantic is the third track, Lover. I can't listen to the title track without my hips automatically swaying to the rhythm. It's the perfect song to dance to on your wedding day, or when the date comes to an end and you want to have the last dance. As for me, I'm as single as I can be yet I feel just as in love as any other person who's in a relationship. Lover makes me feel that whatever happens, love will always exist.

    It's The Man. It's 'the' song. It's a track that women like me have been waiting for. She took the same direction she went with Blank Space as she did with this song, portraying some kind of alter ego. The only different thing is the storyline. In Blank Space, she was the serial dater. The Man speaks volumes with how she would be portrayed if she were a man in a sexist music industry that's involved in a take-down culture, putting down women for the exact same thing men are praised for. She speaks the truth though. With her immense success and fame, if she were a man, she'd be 'the' man.

    Taylor's been known to have the most emotional song reserved as the fifth track on her album. Releasing The Archer before album release day might not have been the best move because I see now that many Swifties have focused more on the other tracks. Yet it's vulnerable, raw and emotional. It's honest writing coming straight from the deepest part of her heart. It's not the 'I'm sad that this doesn't work out' track like All Too Well. The Archer is a reflection of her overall emotions toward her life as Taylor Swift. It's what being Taylor Swift feels like. It's raw.

    I Think He Knows is a song that would make me literally skip down 16th Avenue if I ever walk there. It's a song you want to play when you're having fun in a car ride and you just want to tell your lover how they make you feel but, you know, they might already know.

    Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince. American politics. Enough said.

    The first time I heard Paper Rings, I was like, "Is this a soundtrack to a chick flick?" The production takes me back to the late '90s when movies like Clueless and 10 Things I Hate About You were the talk of the town.

    I hope she can still walk Cornelia Street again. This 9th track tells a story of their relationship but mostly how she openly admits that she doesn't want to lose him. The lyric that truly breaks my heart is 'That's the kinda heartbreak time could never mend'.

    Death By A Thousand Cuts is a sad song with an upbeat production.

    London Boy is very dramatic and it's so Taylor Swift of her to write such a detailed timeline of the places she goes to with her lover. It's a cute story of how she falls in love with the boy from London and how that slowly becomes her new home.

    Soon You'll Get Better.

    I'd say that False God is sexy, romantic and fearless. It's diving into the relationship despite all the worst things you've been associated with and still finding the raw romance in it.

    You Need To Calm Down shows three different stories of her as a person, her friends and sexual orientation, and the representation of women in the music industry.

    Afterglow, kind of like Back To December, witnesses how Taylor's the one at fault and willing to do anything to keep the relationship going. But this time, she sounds fiercer and more desperate as portrayed in the bridge. She knows it's as real as it can get and she never wants to let it go.

    ME! is about 'embracing your individuality' and being proud of who you really are.

    It's Nice To Have a Friend was confusing at first. I was wondering where she was going with this song. I like the haunting and hollow sound of the track.

    Daylight. It reminds me most of her fourth album, Red. I feel like Daylight is the sequel to it. 'I don't know if you know who you are until you lose who you are.' 'You are what you love.' Sounds familiar? It's the perfect closing song to the album.

    If you look a little closer, you'll realize that the lyrics in Lover give many nods to the ones in her previous albums. I think Taylor has outdone herself this time. Lover is a love letter to love itself, indeed.
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  69. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Cohesive, brilliant, captivating, engaging. Taylor’s most authentic lyrics and purest sound in 18 incredible tracks.
  70. Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Muito infantil! E estou apenas retribuindo o que os fans dela fazem. Bjssssssssss
  71. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Gross album, worse artist. Terrible, mean fans who have no grasp on reality swifties are the worst.
  72. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is such a beautiful piece of art and one of her best albums. Every song on this album is golden. A few of my favorites are The Man ( which is a very powerful political song), Cornelia Street, Daylight, Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince, Cruel Summer. Expand
  73. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    this is definitely the album of the year for sure. the lyrics deserve more recognition. miss Swift has outdone herself. simply phenomenal.
  74. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    the lyrics are so beautifully written, the metaphors are well done, we have sad songs and upbeat songs balanced
    this album is a masterpiece
  75. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album by an amazing artist. If you think otherwise, you need to get your head checked out.
  76. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet, but the best part? She owns it! Sorry Scooter looks like you can’t leech off my girl anymore!!
  77. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Seriously so much better than I expected. I think this is such a pretty album. Beautiful lyrics, wonderful melodies. An album about love, which is lovely.
  78. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Love Taylor and reputation was one of my absolutely favorite albums but this just ain't it.
  79. Sep 1, 2019
    5
    Best album ever. Old Taylor is not dead. I listen this album everyday.......
  80. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    A Brilliant album that depicts her life and attitude after reputation. And shows another emotionally complex story just like she did in Red 2013.
    Personally, her best body of work yet. Track 7 is my Stan Song.
  81. Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Bon album, pop plus sucrée que le précédent. Il contient malheureusement quelques pistes jetables.
    Mais le rendu total est bon Mention spéciale au second sinfle qui est le tube de l'album : "You Need to Calm Down".
  82. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I just like this album! 18 songs can’t satisfy. Album of the year! All the tracks is awesome!
  83. Sep 1, 2019
    0
    I’ve always liked Taylor swift but This album wasn’t for me , she can do Better.
  84. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is my fav album by hers along with Speak Now. Lover is cohesive musically and lyrically. Perfect amount of fun and sad songs. Brilliant record.
  85. 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
  86. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The entirety of the album is solid gold.
  87. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the absolute best albums she’s ever created, with thoughtful and invoking lyrics and powerful music. A total genius and passionate songwriter who’s voice takes you on a journey.. thank you Taylor. Let’s not forget she owns this album too. Expand
  88. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is the best among the rest!!!
    Taylor is one of the excellent and talented songwriter
  89. 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.
  90. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her talent is on full display. These songs are carefully crafted with each lyric perfectly weaves into the next. Brilliant work! Expand
  91. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is amazing. All the haters can fckibg choke. Taylor Swift is legendary. Main pop girl thingz only!
  92. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album ! Great production with taylor and jack, her best work yet !!
  93. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I've been listening to Taylor's music since she was singing country and I loved her , and I've been there too when she changed her genre to pop and she is killing it, Lover is a mix between country Taylor and pop Taylor and that's the beauty of it and that makes it the best album of her career. If you wanna send a msg for haters, you'll find a song about it, if you wanna get married andI've been listening to Taylor's music since she was singing country and I loved her , and I've been there too when she changed her genre to pop and she is killing it, Lover is a mix between country Taylor and pop Taylor and that's the beauty of it and that makes it the best album of her career. If you wanna send a msg for haters, you'll find a song about it, if you wanna get married and want a slow song to be your first dance, you'll find it, aid you wanna send a song to your crush as a hint, there's one for you and if you hurt somebody you love so bad, there's a song for you, the new beginnings of a friendship are there too Expand
  94. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing album... if you’re out here hating on it cause your fave isn’t doing as well.. bye
  95. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Don't know bout others,but Taylor made sure that everyone finds a song for them in this album. And i found 5 songs which are so relatable to me That i just can't remove them from repeat. A MASTERPIECE. A TRUE MASTERPIECE
  96. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Have you ever felt defeated by the universal forces that control this universe? Well, go listen to Lover to change the injustices of it all. Best album of the year periodt.
  97. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lover is the album of the year. This hour long masterpiece beautifully shows love in all of its forms, romantic, platonic, family, etc. It portrays new love and the honey moon phase, finding true love and knowing you’ve found your person and who you want to be with. Swifts lyrics capture you from the very first song to the very end, there truly is something on this album for everyone.Lover is the album of the year. This hour long masterpiece beautifully shows love in all of its forms, romantic, platonic, family, etc. It portrays new love and the honey moon phase, finding true love and knowing you’ve found your person and who you want to be with. Swifts lyrics capture you from the very first song to the very end, there truly is something on this album for everyone. 10/10 her best work yet. Expand
  98. Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Another great entry by Swift! Though Reputation was a great album, Lover is a step up from that!
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.