Lover
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 9316 Ratings

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  1. Thegilbert
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    Wonderful job of Swift, for the first time you feel that your soul is speaking.
  2. paperringz
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album was so good and sonically cohesive. the lyrics are so good which is unusual for a Pop album, MAATHP Cruel Summer and Daylight are my favorites
  3. Kbball
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Perfect album , This album deserved to win album of the year 2019 . My favorite Track of the album is Track 1-18.
  4. Jem19th
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Vocally and sonically impressive. The lyrics are very well written. Obviously the best album this decade
  5. SuMyatNoe
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    F*ck it I really love this whole album!!!
    Especially The Man,Lover and Soon You'll Get Better.
  6. JadeeU
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Some says her lyrics of her songs in her 7th album, Lover, are basics. It is. But the emotions are there. You don't need to have flashy lyrics to be catchy. Swift herself prove it. One of the best albums of 2019. Don't fight with me.
  7. cruel13summer
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece. Stream Lover to add 13 years in your lifespan, to have better grades and a love life
  8. Sabrinagomyde
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor’s best work. With the best begging and best finale. The album really delivered what Taylor has promised, the many faces of love, it’s something you can listen to as whole and feel multiple feelings!
  9. midnhwnry
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Old que a Taylor Swift é a rainha do pop mores, o soco nos antis que juram que ela é flop… Expand
  10. Orestis13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album is beyond beautiful and taylor swift describing love with its differences is all we need in 2019
  11. Heyblueisreal
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It’s so good literally her best album I love taylor so much she’s a genius omg her abilities to write a storytime songs is good
  12. Marieeee
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonically cohesive and brutally honest. She bared her soul for everyone to see, from the golden to the bluer moments of her life as she sees it.… Expand
  13. karolorozcor
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    One of her best albums. Is so close to her heart. Every song has its own thing.
  14. pedrovinhaa
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    a comically well thought out and performed album, Swift is at its height as a songwriter
  15. DaniloZegrini
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album is entirely perfect, a watershed. Taylor Swift once again doing something so perfect
  16. thebadb_tchez
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    a truly masterpiece that wrote by a beautiful and fearless woman. it can breaks everyone's heart and mind since the first time hearing it
  17. Criticana
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift nos presenteou com um album cheio de emoções. Ao mesmo tempo que me faz querer ficar apaixonada, me faz querer dançar.
    Letras incríveis, e ritmos contagiantes.
  18. Loey0919
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Maybe a lot of people will say "it's another album with inmature vibes or songs for kids" She was better in country? Oh please! Taylor is the best in every single genre of music. IS TAYLOR SWIFT. Lover is a piece of art. Every single makes you feel a kind of special emotion, whit different nuances and colors. Maybe it's early to say "it's her best album" but we know one thing: She getMaybe a lot of people will say "it's another album with inmature vibes or songs for kids" She was better in country? Oh please! Taylor is the best in every single genre of music. IS TAYLOR SWIFT. Lover is a piece of art. Every single makes you feel a kind of special emotion, whit different nuances and colors. Maybe it's early to say "it's her best album" but we know one thing: She get better day by day… Expand
  19. tais1234
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. She never ceases to amaze us - I always think she won't be able to build a better album than the previous one, but then she comes and do this! Thank you TS.
  20. Jason234
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Este álbum es más personal, muy distinto a "reputation" sinceramente es muy bueno el álbum.
  21. Marco13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Es una mezcla mágica de sonidos que alegran la vida a un ritmo maravilloso con profundidad en cuanto a letras.
  22. air_02112
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    In a dictionary, you'll find a picture of Taylor Swift along with the word, "talented".
  23. brovitsky
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    the man is STRAIGHT FAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no LIES DETECTED!!!!
  24. Quennede
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Tocante, profundo e com uma sonoridade única e diferente de qualquer álbum da taylor, Paper Rings SOTY
  25. maugonzalez12
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Every song is a masterpiece, every song have a story, every song is so personal and the album have beautiful lyrics, honestly, the best album of Taylor besides “reputation” (2017)
  26. Valentina18
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lyrically her best album, it combines everything that’s good about Taylor in every single one of her past eras but making it brand new and refreshing without sacrificing the intimacy and the essence of her writing. Amazing
  27. BruDino
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Taylor gave a new vibes with new her album. Definitely is one of the best album.
  28. AhmadZayynn
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Been a casual fan of Miss Swift, but this time, she managed to turn a whole body of work into a masterpiece. Every song tells a story perfectly, with the best usage of words. One of her best album (along with Red). She exceeded my expectation!
  29. Jahnavi
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Its a perfect cohesive album with very complex yet heart touching lyrics. This maybe her best body of work ever.
  30. DanielRomanov
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    El álbum que acaba con la travesti del pop Mierdariana Grande, no te merecemos dioslor, enseñándole a las mancas que es un buen álbum hecho por ti misma
  31. fenatrerreira
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    this album is freaking amazing! taylor swift is so fantastic, every song is so pretty
  32. Perwirayudha
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is what taylor promises when she said she went to pop. Pop Perfection indeed… Expand
  33. Fukushimall
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Listen to this and get your mood better all day long! This is a masterpiece.
  34. catie238
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lyrics are beautifully written, vulnerable, and relatable. Covers such a wide range of emotions and sounds while still sounding like a complete and cohesive project.
  35. Butterflytay13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Everything about this album is joyous, genuine, confessional, and unique. It’s the best of Taylor Swift’s career.
  36. TriciaHikari
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This album concludes the dark era of reputation and started the pink and happy ear of Taylor Swift. This album gives you the ability to fall in love at that moment and just imagine yourself dancing. This album is composed of all positive songs about life and Love and Taylor. This is by far her Best album.
    MUST LISTEN.
  37. spacevoidd
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover by Taylor Swift perfectly encompassed the highs and lows of a relationship. At this point, Taylor has become more matured and understood that a relationship doesn’t have to be perfect; that there would always be possible hardships that she knows they can conquer as long as they stay together.
  38. Swiftierep13
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Her most lyrically pleasing album. The choruses are memorable and the bridges are FIRE. True pop at its finest.
  39. heyitsyagirl
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Lover shows a whole new progression for Taylor both socially and lyrically, finally accepting herself in the midst of the greatest love she's ever known. Every other album was culminating to this.
  40. catherine447
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    At this point, Taylor Swift is who you want her to be: a fearless hero, a good villain, an utterly fascinating public figure, an omnipresent lightning rod, unflinchingly personal, infuriatingly enigmatic. Few figures in modern pop music (a musical landscape that, in the last five years, has become less reliant on the type of cult-of-personality stardom Swift represents) provokes such aAt this point, Taylor Swift is who you want her to be: a fearless hero, a good villain, an utterly fascinating public figure, an omnipresent lightning rod, unflinchingly personal, infuriatingly enigmatic. Few figures in modern pop music (a musical landscape that, in the last five years, has become less reliant on the type of cult-of-personality stardom Swift represents) provokes such a wide variety of opinions about nearly everything they do in public; her closest analogue to date is Drake, pop’s other diaristic auteur who’s achieved a similar level of domination when it comes to our collective attention span. Similar to Drake, the digital discourse around Swift seemingly shape-shifts on a daily basis — sometimes threatening to obscure that, in the American pop cultural conscious, she’s still pop’s biggest fish in an ocean increasingly made up of smaller swimmers.… Expand
  41. rochelleroan
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    The title track Lover is probably the best love song ever written in the last few years
    Soon you'll get better–prepare your tissues, this is an emotional song
    Cornelia Street, Paper Rings – amazing and well written
    This is a strong album!

    Not
  42. Nicolasicot
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    A Glowing powerful album. This album transports us into a multitude of different worlds and styles, allowing us to explore a new emotion panel!
  43. Mrat
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    This album is a masterpiece from start to finish. Masterfully written and carefully produced pop album with a call to her country root.
  44. Ahmadswelm13
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Her best album lyrically & sonically.. we’ve forgotten that rep ever existed then we stepped in the daylight & we’ve let it go..! Miss Americana remains the best song EVER made! Ty
  45. VooDooMan
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's a great album, sonically and lyrically, surely worth the hype and wait.
  46. Hientran
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover is a masterpiece. This album is iconic
    Can't stop listening to all the songs. Best album of the year. I highly recommended    … Expand
  47. getald
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    taylor swift never disappoints, this album offers a variety of bops and there’s a song in here for EVERYONE. enjoy!
  48. alyce_
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Easily the album of the year! Lyrics that could cut glass. Pop perfection masterclass. A sonically cohesive dream!
  49. Kaick
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    best pop album of all time, Taylor swift exceeded expectations and managed to surpass by 1989, which in her opinion is one of the best albums created. Perfect!!
  50. Nhan2345
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    So amazing. I love this album. LOVERRR
    I think it will be liked more because it's so wonderfullllllll
  51. trixieganda03
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    I love the vibes of this album its chilling and captivating.i think this is her personal album that she wants to share to her fans i love you TAYLOR SWIFT!!
  52. guilherme_1307
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love so much every tracks by this albun, this is perfect, Taylor Swift is the best songwriter in the world… Expand
  53. italomichaelf
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    It's a masterpiece, a incredible album by Taylor Swift, who is always better then she ever was.
  54. Marcvenida5
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Definitely her Best Album, the writing skill was always there, super different on lead single
  55. meowtownqueen
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Iconic, raw, and aesthetic at different level. This album was her best so far. Very promising.
  56. ruan1p
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    beautiful. masterpiece. AAAAAAA I LOVE UUUU TAYLOR SWIFT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  57. Kattyy
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Awesome, the best thing than ver happen to my, is emocional, lovely, enchanted you're gonna love her in the first tome la amazing and you need to listen right now all of them
  58. BiaMM
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing album!!!!! Very different songs and beautiful lyrics❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love it
  59. richabrum
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    make me feel in love with the lyrics, and i think it was the object, so was perfect.
  60. Jjgrant
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This is no doubt Taylor Swift's best album. It is ventures to all parts of love, the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. When she said the album was a love letter to love itself, you could clearly hear that throughout the album. Whether it is true love in the song "Lover," same-sex love in "You Need To Calm Down," or self love in the song "daylight," it is all covered. Even heartbreakThis is no doubt Taylor Swift's best album. It is ventures to all parts of love, the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. When she said the album was a love letter to love itself, you could clearly hear that throughout the album. Whether it is true love in the song "Lover," same-sex love in "You Need To Calm Down," or self love in the song "daylight," it is all covered. Even heartbreak is shown on the album in tracks like "Death By A Thousand Cuts." Overall I love this album, and it is truely her best body of work.… Expand
  61. icaruswiftie
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Lover is a perfect album in literally every way. His production has an unquestionable quality that only Taylor Swift can do with his enormous talent in producing, composing and performing his own songs. The compositions are distributed in an organized manner based on a lyrical virtue that only a songwriter artist can afford. It is undeniable that the songs on this album are divergent fromLover is a perfect album in literally every way. His production has an unquestionable quality that only Taylor Swift can do with his enormous talent in producing, composing and performing his own songs. The compositions are distributed in an organized manner based on a lyrical virtue that only a songwriter artist can afford. It is undeniable that the songs on this album are divergent from each other and at the same time, stuck together in an incredibly produced knot. With this, it can be concluded that the sound versatility of this album is what makes it perfect. Without a doubt, Taylor Swift's Lover is one of the best and most important albums of her career.… Expand
  62. marinaclaire313
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    finally an album in 2019 with depth to it. the lyrics and production are unparalleled.
  63. Cristian784
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor continues with the release of amazing albums, and with LOVER, that in my opinion it's her best album to date, things must be said, and this album deserves Grammy to Album Of The Year.
  64. myaccmyreview
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Taylor proves once again that she is the lyricist of this generation! I’m honestly speechless, her art continues to be inspiring, relatable, touching and timeless.
  65. Ipommebonnenuit
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    With LOVER Taylor has pushed herself yet again creatively , iam still in aw from the amount of diversity and experimenting achieved in this album while being so cohesive lyrically and sonically
  66. gonkillua27
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    this album is what the pop music today needs. It has the right amount of catchy beats, friendly choruses, but also has some stripped down, bare moments. I truly am amazed by this body of work. Remarkable!
  67. WitchPlease
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    There are literally no words to describe this masterpiece of an album by the one and only, record-breaking, superstar, Taylor Swift. This album is consisted of fun cheerful bops, sad tearjerkers and they all have one astounding thing in common, they are all beautifully structured and are written with such lyrics that all have a meaning behind them and a backstory. It's amazing album thatThere are literally no words to describe this masterpiece of an album by the one and only, record-breaking, superstar, Taylor Swift. This album is consisted of fun cheerful bops, sad tearjerkers and they all have one astounding thing in common, they are all beautifully structured and are written with such lyrics that all have a meaning behind them and a backstory. It's amazing album that you can enjoy while hanging out with friends/family, while relaxing or even when you wanna get up on your feet and dance like nobody's watching! I strongly recommend it to all of you 10/10… Expand
  68. sweetstar
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    the album is amazing and marks the return of this big star, it's so beautiful to see Taylor Swift returning to her country roots!
  69. Raissab13
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Melhor álbum da Taylor até agora! Uma mistura de Red com 1989 que super deu certo!
  70. TuyenNguyen
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why some people can hate this great album? All tracks are very very great and special. I lover new her music's style. Lover will be one of my favorite albums this year. Haters gonna hate hate hate.… Expand
  71. TyraNguyen
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This album is so great, hilarious and romantic. Taylor Swift has proved that she is brilliant, from songwriting style to her marketing strategy. I love the way she put hints into every song.
  72. ThuyHa
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyric of this album is perfect. Production of this album is very very good. I really love this album.… Expand
  73. Glimpse
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover is emotional and diversial,which I think is her best album.False God is my favorite.… Expand
  74. Livv
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    I love it because is perfect❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  75. Roroabreu
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Esse novo álbum está ótimo, musicas autorais que nao sao chatas de ouvir, algumas com qualidade incrivel, Taylor nunca decepciona.
  76. EmmaX
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This aged like a fine wine. The best album I've heard since Melodrama. From track 1 to track 18 have given different vibes. And can we just talk about how great Cruel Summer and Cornelia street are?
  77. tsisalegend
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    I not have words for this work of art realezed of god, its the sounds of angel in the sky... amazing!!!
  78. absisen
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor evolves from the reputation era perfectly “I forgot that you existed” is perfect transition to start the album. She encapsulates a range of emotions from the sadness in “Soon You’ll Get Better” to pure love in “Lover”. The album uses upbeat tracks to boost the listeners mood, while incorporating unique sounds and amazing lyricism.… Expand
  79. AminArmani
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Amazing album as always Ms. Swift. Congrats on the record. stupid Ariola stan can **** the hell off and stop sabotaging the ratings
  80. ANGELASTAN
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    The best album I ever heard before! Wish can get a good result for this album
  81. HEHESEAN
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    The best album in the world ! Especially Cruel Summer. Hope it can be a single from this album.
  82. keeshatang
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Lover combines the production of 1989 and reputation, along with the lyricism of RED and emotions of Speak Now, to deliver a stunningly brilliant album that cohesively manages to touch on love in a multifaceted way. Swift's strengths shine on this album, making it perhaps one of her best, encapsulating every aspect listeners have adored her for.
  83. Suwandiputra21
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has good songs and lyric overall! I really really recommended this album.… Expand
  84. bntmeow
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    The whole album is just perfect! I simply can't pick one that I like the most because every single song is flawless and has its own way that makes me fall in love with. "Soon you'll get better" made me feel as if I was going to cry actually. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for your songs Taylor. I love you sooo much!
  85. Jfrost711
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This Album is probably the best album of Taylor Swift. From the lyrics itself, it defines how music can be both magical and influencing for the listeners (specially to her fans). Instruments used were both playful and somehow dramatic. Together, it blends to the sound of Pop Music and Culture of today. Every song is very special and unique in its own way. Congratulations, Miss TaylorThis Album is probably the best album of Taylor Swift. From the lyrics itself, it defines how music can be both magical and influencing for the listeners (specially to her fans). Instruments used were both playful and somehow dramatic. Together, it blends to the sound of Pop Music and Culture of today. Every song is very special and unique in its own way. Congratulations, Miss Taylor Swift! Job well done!… Expand
  86. AriRapai
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    If reputation and red had a baby it would be lover, absolutely loving this. Thanks Tay for the music. ❤️
  87. Whatsthematter
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    New Sound but familiar..... it was perfect! There were some poppy songs and songs that we could have an relax
  88. YusufMutlu
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    How can she do it? I mean, literally, every song in her albums are P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
  89. Franci1
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível, todas as músicas passam um sentimento diferente e único, merece aoty.… Expand
  90. Paikors
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album of Taylor Swift's career, also the greatest album of 2019. I love it… Expand
  91. Phillipemartino
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Perfect! Taylor put her soul on her lyrics! Incredible how she always make this energy! A
  92. Timuriac
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Everything is better than expected from love songs to engaged songs, Taylor knows how to hit hit the perfect note at the perfect moment. This is Taylor Swift best album
  93. oskar06120
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    DEVINE ART written by goddess, every track shows a different story which is told in such aoriginal, poetic way that I adore so much
  94. futuremachine
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an album where you could see Taylor's full potential in production, songwriting, and more. It is a solid album.… Expand
  95. Kritika223
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    absolutely phenomenal .. it's a mixture of 1989 / speak now while production is of reputation . she slways out do herself
  96. Loilax
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Taylor has grown so much as an artist. I’m so proud of what she has accomplished and I will continue to support her no matter what. ❤️
  97. Selenasnig
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC
    AND TAYLORS BEST EVER. IM SO FCKN PROUD OF MY BABY GIRL. STREAM LOVER OK thx bye
  98. McManaman
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This is her best album. It has a vibe of Fearless and Red mixed with 1989 mood. Loved it!
  99. Reaspiring
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    A masterfully written album filled with so many layers of commentary, such complexity, both social and personal through the metaphor of Love. Taylor’s most personal pop album by far.
  100. 13alisonlove
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lover album is more than a masterpiece, it's actually a golden art. The melody, tune, beat and the lyrics were all worked together. Overall it's perfect and wonderful.… Expand
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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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