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

Universal acclaim- based on 9316 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7,836 out of 9316
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 9316
  3. Negative: 1,239 out of 9316
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  1. Sishshjdhd
    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. Hrogerson13
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    10/10 top stuff love all the songs (less so me lol) but truly a work of art
  3. socriminal
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    team taylor forevaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  4. Musicenthusiast
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Hated it! Every song sounds the same.
    Can't believe I wasted my time listening to this.
  5. robbiet111
    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. Oumar
    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. Elijahtantouri
    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. melodrama94
    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. apihonak
    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. FedericoBini
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Taylor Swift SHINES as she embraces love in all its painfully tormenting glory.
  11. hopkyyuj27
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Greatest album ever! Taylor Swift. Iconic. Queen. Give the aoty to this album.
  12. adambensinger
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Same generic pop that she’s always down. Nothing new or innovative on this album. Not worth the listen.
  13. maryam_2186
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This album has the best lyrics for a pop album and deserves the success it’s going to get
  14. Robert1938
    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. JordanSierra
    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. rachelhc
    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. Reemaal
    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. cyberpunk89
    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. swayingswiftly
    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. dieubao
    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. flipside23
    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. MarshallCavalli
    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    … Expand
  23. lopeszma
    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. Bocadeveludo
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    O pior álbum que ouvi na minha vida Kacey maior e melhor Taylor lixooooo Trash Trash
  25. Gary323
    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. paulitastc
    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. acbiem
    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. Jas91
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Every few decades, a songwriter of this caliber comes along. Do yourself a favor: listen and READ these lyrics.
  29. mmm_milagros
    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. fraserpjc
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    i got bored after the first 5 songs. her aesthetic is boring and her squeaky mouse voice is just screeching.
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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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