Reviews (page 5 of 14)
I only knew Lorde from Royals so this one was all new to me. I liked it basically with it's spacey electronic backgrounds. I hear some Kate Bush, some Taylor Swift in there. Not bad at all.
nostalgicznie,troche przypomina lekko fioletowy zachod slonca z wiezowca.pop queen,ciezkie teksty ale bujaja
Quite good.
This is fabulous. I need to listen to her library. 4 *
I'm probably in the wrong generation for this album, but gotta say I liked it quite a bit.
Green light rocks. It gets a little too slam poetry feeling for me but way better than a lot of stuff on this list.
I bumped this hard when it first came out. Still her best album imo.
I really like this album and some songs are absolute bangers, but I'm not sure it will keep its charme in years to come, it feels very specific to a certain time, and to the feelings of a very young person
Beautiful and more intense than other contemporary pop divas. I will listen again.
This album is a solid 4 maybe 4.25, but not a 5 star for me. I like it, solid pop album. Jack A knows what he’s doing. I’m surprised to see it was on Rolling Stone’s list of 500 greatest albums ever. I didn’t think it was *that* great. Perhaps it has to grow on me with listening a few more times. Either way; solid, good bops!
I have heard of Lorde but never actively listened to her songs. This was amazing, loved the electropop and how they fully blended in with her ballads. Want to hear more of her now.
Not generally a genre I listen to, but I was pleasantly surprised by this album. Great from top to bottom. Really enjoyed Liability and Perfect Places.
Ya ya ya! Feeling good on a Wednesday...er...Friday. Love the brass on Sober. Good vocals and some fun tracks. Listened before? N Saved to library? N Favorite track(s): Green Light, Liability, Supercut, Perfect Places ⭐⭐⭐⭐: Really liked it. Saved a bunch of tracks.
No me esperaba a Lorde en éste reto y apareció. Brindo por la sorpresa. La conocí en el 2014 (ella debería haber tenido 17-18) en su show del primer Lollapalooza que aterrizó en Argentina y no le presté mucha más atención hasta años después. Hace tiempo que siento que el pop es un espacio de experimentación, sobre todo de la mano de mujeres y de otras sexualidades y esta piba está en esa misma línea, con la particularidad de tener una gran voz. Muchas gracias y hasta mañana.
I've always kinda liked Lorde despite not being into the modern pop girl scene. That being said it mostly stayed on the singles from Pure Heroine. This ain't bad for sure, I could see myself lisening to rest of her stuff someday. (Insert Randy Marsh joke here) 7/10
Enjoyable and honestly really good. I never thought much about Lorde beyond her radio hits, but clearly I was missing something.
Surprisingly nice to hear
It's pretty good. Very Kate Bush.
It’s a beautiful electronic pop album with just great vocals. Lorde undoubtedly deserves the attention she has received. Plus green light is just so iconic.
Sin duda pertenece a esta lista. Me gusta el pop de Lorde. Justamente en los últimos días he estado escuchando su último disco (Virgin, 2025) y sólo viene a confirmar lo mucho que me gusta su versión del pop.
Ya ya ya, I am Lorde.
sad party girl music. Redeemed by mostly interesting rhythms (ala Glass Animals before they were bad).
Loved this record when it came out, I had a coworker who played it constantly and I wasn't complaining. Really wonderful album
The louvre, writer in the dark, and one of the best songs lyrically liability will always have such a special place in my heart. Near perfect album and the cover is just so dreamy and beautiful and suits the album’s overall aesthetic so well.
This genre isn't my usual cup of tea, but Lorde does create some good music, and has an incredible voice. There wasn't a song on this album that felt superfluous. Was a solid listen, and could definitely see myself spinning it again.
Not usually my go-to listening style, but a very solid pop album. I can see why she hit so strongly when she first started making it around.
Great lyrics. Reminds me of my early 20s. Love sober and sober II (melodrama)
Somber Happiness
Surprised by how enjoyable this record was. Kind of a bit repetitive in style, but well-written
Definitely no "sophomore slump" on this second Lorde album. Maybe not as groundbreaking as the first but very good throughout.
# Album Name: Melodrama # Artist: Lourde # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Strong opening to the album. First three tracks are solid. Gets a bit long in the tooth after that. Lourde has a great voice and a distinct style. This albums better than some of the stuff ive listened to recently. # Top Tunes: GL / Sober / Dynamite / writer in the dark / supercut # Would I listen to it again? Probably give it another listen
Probably closer to a 3 but liked it more than I expected. Jack Antoff is a good producer
I am not usually a big fan for pop music, no matter how it's sliced (power, indie, pure, etc.). But this was really good and I enjoyed the whole album (I was teary eyed in a couple moments.) She definitely deserves her accolades. 4 poppy stars.
I am Lorde. Ya ya ya. But seriously it’s a good album. The songs have a good range so don’t sound the same as each other. They are catchy but don’t seem overly produced as some pop songs.
Fun album I forgot Lourde made music after 2013
I listened to this album when it was released. It is good, but not quite great. I really like her voice and the variety of songs on this album though
Surprised I never got round to listening to this. Overall, excellent alt-pop with plenty of hooks, great production and strong vocals. Standouts were The Louvre and Hard Feelings.
Listened to this when shit sucks, so now I’m biased. Supercut good as hell tho
Sick
Entusiasma, gusta, gusta
This is such a great album. I used to think Lorde was overrated until I listened to Melodrama for the first time only a few months ago. Green Light is a perfect opener. So full of energy and passion. And then to close it with another piece of pop perfection in Perfect Places. To be this inspired and expressive at such a young age - I could subsist on just this for a long time. What the fuck are perfect places indeed.
A few really strong highlights and some in betweens. Will return to it
Good
Good listen, low and soulful with good beats. - 4/5
Sad girl music that doesn't depress.
Kind of a perfect pop album. No skips; basically every song has really grown on me / become an all-timer imo.
More mellow than drama.
Solid pop all the way through. A surprise hit for me
A pretty good dark and moody album with some decent sense good bass lines, and drums. Still dripping with post teenage angst, the melodies and lyrics are brooding and pull no punches while leaving a message of “this is my art and if you don’t like it then too fucking bad”
Ah, Lorde, la jeune prodige Néo-Zélandaise qui a déferlé sur la planète musicale en 2013 avec son "Pure Heroine". Je dois avouer, à l'époque, j'avais haussé un sourcil perplexe. Certes, la gamine avait du talent, une plume déjà bien acérée pour son âge, mais musicalement, ça me laissait un peu sur ma faim. C'était un peu trop propre et minimaliste à mon goût. J'avais donc rangé ça dans la case "à suivre, peut-être", sans grande conviction, un peu comme on observe un phénomène de foire en se demandant combien de temps ça va durer. Et puis, quatre ans plus tard, déboule "Melodrama". Et là, mes aïeux, la claque. Fini la gamine qui observe le monde depuis sa banlieue proprette, bonjour la jeune femme qui plonge la tête la première dans le grand bain des émotions, des amours qui foirent et des nuits qui s'étirent jusqu'à l'absurde. Le titre est d'une honnêteté désarmante : "Melodrama" et dès les premières notes de "Green Light", on sent que quelque chose a changé. La production est ample, audacieuse, presque exubérante. On est loin, très loin, du minimalisme glacial du premier opus. Ici, ça vit, ça respire, ça explose. Le piano bastringue, les synthés s'envolent, la voix de Lorde, toujours aussi singulière, se déploie avec une assurance nouvelle. On sent l'influence d'un Jack Antonoff (le mec derrière Bleachers et qui a bossé avec Taylor Swift, entre autres), mais jamais il ne bouffe la personnalité de la jeune femme. C'est elle la patronne, et ça s'entend. Ce qui frappe tout au long de ce disque, c'est cette dualité constante entre l'euphorie de la fête et la solitude écrasante qui suit. C'est un album de rupture, un album de gueule de bois émotionnelle. Lorde nous raconte une nuit, ou plutôt toutes les nuits, celles où l'on cherche à s'étourdir pour ne pas affronter le vide. Les textes sont d'une maturité bluffante. Elle a ce talent rare pour capturer des instantanés, des fragments de conversations, des images fugaces qui, mises bout à bout, dessinent un portrait incroyablement juste de la jeunesse désenchantée du 21ème siècle. Et la production, parlons-en. J'ai lu à droite à gauche des critiques sur une utilisation de l'auto-tune. Franchement, faut avoir l'oreille sacrément mal intentionnée pour s'arrêter à ça. Si auto-tune il y a, il est utilisé comme un instrument, une texture, pas comme une béquille pour masquer une voix défaillante. La voix de Lorde est là, bien présente, avec ses fêlures, ses inflexions uniques. Le travail sur les sons est remarquable, on passe de balades au piano dépouillées à des envolées électro-pop grandioses sans que ça ne paraisse jamais forcé. Il y a une intelligence dans les arrangements, une audace dans les expérimentations sonores qui forcent le respect. Alors oui, tout n'est pas parfait et il y a bien un ou deux titres, au milieu du disque, qui retombent un peu, qui manquent du génie qui illumine le reste de l'album. C'est ce qui m'empêche de lui coller la note maximale. Mais soyons honnêtes, un 4 sur 5 pour un deuxième album, à seulement 20 ans, c'est déjà un putain d'exploit. Surtout quand on partait d'un "Pure Heroine" qui, pour moi, tenait plus de la promesse que de l'accomplissement. "Melodrama" c'est l'album de la confirmation, un album qui nous prouve que Lorde n'est pas qu'un feu de paille, une ado surdouée qui a eu un coup de bol. C'est une artiste, une vraie, une de celles qui n'ont pas peur de mettre leurs tripes sur la table, de se montrer vulnérables, de disséquer leurs émotions les plus intimes pour en faire quelque chose d'universel. Elle a toute la vie devant elle pour nous sortir le chef-d'œuvre absolu, celui qui mettra tout le monde d'accord. Et vu le talent qu'elle déploie sur ce disque, je suis prêt à parier qu'elle ne nous fera pas attendre trop longtemps. En attendant, je me replonge avec un plaisir non dissimulé dans ce mélodrame flamboyant.
I was obsessed with this album in 2017. It doesn't hit quite as hard for me these days, but there are a lot of bangers here. I think Pure Heroine had more of an impact though.
*** 1/2 Knew her name but never listened to Lorde before. Actually thought she is doing hard rock. She doesn't. Must say I like her voice and the relaxed songs with good lyrics. Had the impression it sounds a bit the same over time. Anyway, a discovery.
Feels a bit more electronic version of Taylor Swift. I'm impressed. Solid music. Good songwriting. Interesting pop album
Wow! Très belle production et magnifique voix avec un thème très clair tout au long de l'album (plusieurs reprises/callbacks). Je pouvais pas choisir entre 3 et 4, j'ai coinflip.
*my wife from the other room* “LORDE????” This is a beautiful album, really well produced and extremely well written. I don’t love every song on this thing but it’s such a strong album. I really loved pure heroine when it came out and this is like the refined version. Guess I gotta listen to the whole discography now.
Started as a 5/5 with the first 3 songs but then it became clearly less inspired as the record went on. For a while I thought this was going to be one of the best pop records and then it got boring with all the same Lorde vocal tricks and dramatic instrumentation. I'm still going with a 4/5, but if Lorde can string together a whole album that's engaging, it'd definitely make it's way into a 5 for me.
I think I've listened to this one years ago but truly cannot recall. I've always respected Lorde but never really connected with her radio hits. This albums was very good! Fantastic use of placing her voice within the sound stage. Favorite Song: Sober
Lords is doing unique shit. I don’t like all of it, but I like that she’s singing very personal songs, songs that sound like she crawled out of her hangover bed and wrote down the immediate feelings.
There is no other album that better represents what it felt like to be a teenage girl in the late 2010s. This is like the bible for women currently in their mid/late twenties. Despite my ongoing disdain towards Jack Antonoff, I think this is his magnum opus as a producer. The sound here is electric and alive. Together, he and Lorde utilized an array of contrasting sounds and production elements to create a sonic masterpiece. The songwriting is melodramatic, and it only adds to the album's cohesion and overall theme. This is a story being told through music, and it is done near perfectly. I will always be grateful for Lorde's commitment to giving depth and meaning to the teenage experience. The songs on this album have meant a lot to me throughout my life, and I know many other people feel the same. Everyone say, "Thank you, Lorde."
a solid little pop album that i do have some nostalgia for, but there are little breaks in it i dislike (i internally groan every time at the "still the louvre" or generally every time she drops the singing for a spoken line) and the sort of romanticization you get in songs like Writer in the Dark will never not be annoying to me, but overall very good
So creative and powerful. This is pop for the 2010s and 2020s. Of all the amazing young women making incredible pop music these days, Ella might be my favorite.
I adore lorde's debut album and so when this came out I was always comparing it to that, and in my opinion the first is better. Therefore I always just kind of dismissed this regardless of it's hype. But listening back now I really like it, she has a really interesting way with words and tunes that seem to subvert my expectations of where the song is going. Her hooks are fascinating and the production work behind it has some incredible ideas in it. I'm not so fond of the fact that it went a bit dancier and I still don't really like all of the lyrics "the light up floor" always felt awkward, a bit like when bloc party started singing about sudokus. However I suspect it is this same weird approach to lyrics in other tracks that I actually really like. Plus I enjoy the hounds of love reference drum fill. I can't decide if I enjoyed it enough to make it 5 stars. Maybe her debut is 5 and this is a very high 4.
I defienetly liked this album!!! It was really catchy, but I appreciated it after I listened to it twice. I liked the vocal of Lorde and the vibe of songs. They were really interesting and easy to listen.
The last of her good albums i fear
happy to listen again.
Really like this. Have heard a lot about her but haven’t heard much of her music
I'm a kid of the 21st century of course I love this album
Godt album. Jeg var specielt glad for "Liability"
I like the chronological way the album's setlist is distributed, in one way or another that makes it perfect, the problem is how suddenly there is no noticeable change in the plot, so the last 3 songs could have been better thought out in my opinion.
Love Lorde, great record. I must question this list once again. Pure Heroine probably but man… this guy is super British. It would be on my favorites but don’t know why it’s on all time. Time will tell. 7.4
Really like her sound since her first album
Classic Lorde
Lyrics driven.
An outstanding pop record, Lorde crafts a more nuanced and a bit less catchy album that Pure Heroine, but in turn gains a lot in introspection and gets to showcase her writing abilities accompanied by great production. The highlight of this project is Lorde's songwriting and execution. She's an excellent lyricist, painting vivid images with lyrics that are also catchy. She's also a great singer, delivering different tones and inflexions for different moments. The production is really polished and accompanies her very well. My favourite production was the more pop oriented. I'm not much of a fan of Antonoff's work, but here it works pretty well, complimenting the more stripped down and emotional tracks. My absolute favourite here is "Homemade Dynamite", it's a bop and one of Lorde's best songs. "Green Light" is also great, and I really liked "Supercut" too.
Lorde cements herself at the top of modern day pop with this album.
I wasn't listening to a lot of pop music in 2017, so I did miss this when it came out, but I was at least aware of it. This is a very good pop album, Melodrama took a good few years to release, and that seems to be reflected in the level of detail on display here. The content here also seems very personal to Lorde, it doesn't feel like she felt the need to fit a certain public perception of her, or chase trends. Consequently, we are rewarded with a pretty distinct album. The songs feel as polished as any other mainstream pop album from this time, and it is also quite a bit busier than Pure Heroine, but there is honestly a lot of restraint here too. Like a lot of these songs feel very dynamic and intentional. A lot of the material is really catchy too: (almost) always good for pop. Green Light, Sober, Homemade Dynamite and The Louvre are probably the most immediate songs here, but the more subdued feeling back half also has a lot of good stuff. This is a real success as far as it intended to be an accessible pop album without sacrificing artistic integrity, and I see why this warrants a spot on the list.
more a 7-7.5, but
I enjoyed this album. I like the music of Lorde, she is a very unique writer and singer. I saw her in concert when she was first gaining popularity and she had a cool and calm rapport with the audience.
This isn’t my favorite Lorde album but good nonetheless
Such a fun album. I really enjoy Lorde's songwriting and signature vocals. Pop is a bit out of my comfort zone, so I could feel myself grating against an occasional poppy motif. Overall, excellent.
She is about to cry. I had t read the lyrics to see why she was so depressed. It just brings me down. Not for me.
I have always been underwhelmed by the main single off this album. I ended up not really paying much attention to Lorde since that first big hit she had. But I will say I liked this album more and more as I listened to it. I liked the later songs more and some of her lyrics really capture heartbreak in a very poetic and unique manner.
I didn’t know what to expect from this one but I really enjoyed it. Wasn’t as upbeat as Royals and Team, but I think that worked out better this way. Will definitely come back to this one again.
I really like this album, but why is it on the list and not 'Pure Heroine'? This is a really good sophomore album, but why not give us the best album? A defining album that launched a career and has millions of radio plays. It's making me doubt the list a little bit. I'm just saying why not give us Randy Marsh's best work.
An amalgan of hauntingly nostalgic vocals and Electro-Pop elements. The most well known song is "perfect places".
A really solid modern pop album. I definitely liked it a lot, green lights, and a few tracks really stood out to me as classic hits. I almost kick myself for not looking into Lord as much when I was listening to music at the time, but now is a good time to catch up. I think four stars is good.
Quality pop. Some really cool bangers on here!
Enjoyed
Álbum muito bom! Curti. CVJ Neko.
Það sem ég sagði um the wildest, hélt ég væri að rate-a þessa 👵🏻 hin fannst mér hörkuskemmtileg
I am a fan of the polished art pop style / movement led by female musicians of the 00s.
Supercut is the best song in the album, however the rest of the album is mediocre but I still enjoy it. I love the end of the album the last 3 songs make it. Consistent and lovable but I think it just reaches 4 stars, barely
Great vocals and production
Gaman að heyra ákveðið sánd í gegnum plötuna. Ansi fín plata. Gæti þurft að hlusta aftur til að meta hana betur.
Not my style or an album I would reach for, but I'm not denying that the Lorde sound works. She has the right voice for the specific music and those lyrics, and it all works as a package more than any individual element.
actually didnt expect it to be so enjoyable. i mean ive known about the album for a year or two, also had "Liability" in one of my old playlists, but never considered Lorde as my thing. but liability gave me so many flashbacks.. overall, the album gives such a vibe of the 2016-17 era. when i listened to it, it felt like i was 13-15 again, it was the end of spring, summer was coming and i wanted to have a new era, or smtng like that. the soundtrack to a hot, young and free summer, with nothing that needs to be done in front of me. note - some of the instrumentals really surprised me (in a good way)
I was ready to give this album a not-so-bad-rating but it gradually improved for me. Went from something pop-ish to an ethereal dream right in the middle. Solid work from Lorde in my books.
Strong 3.5
Ricardo. No se si mejor que Pure Heroine, pero ahí cerca. Nota: 3.7
Very surprised with how much I liked this. Almost hints of The Knife on some of the early tracks.
thoughts: an album full of songs i could picture taylor swift doing, but none as well as lorde did here. i didn’t love “handmade dynamite,” but everything else is fantastic. i’m glad she linked “hard feelings/loveless” together too; that’s a great little transition to the back half of the album. songs: “green light”, “the louvre”, “supercut” rating: 8.7/10
First time listening to this album. Enjoyed the music. Will have to look our for more of this musician!
Not the first time I am hearing this. It is an album that I really like. The first track, Green Light, I have heard way too many times without even trying which makes me believe that it was the lead single song of the album. It is a good song but I don't really pay as much attention to what it is actually saying because I have heard it so many times and it immediately turns to background noise. Liability is the song that made me like the album the most. It is also one of the few songs overall that have made me cry. The Louvre: Really enjoyed it except for the "broadcast the boom, boom, boom, boom and make them all dance to it" part, which I also don't really get. At some point during the "I get caught up just for a minute/But lover you are the one to blame" part, it really reminded me of Taylor Swift for whatever reason. Overall, one of the songs that I did not remember and it exceeded whatever expectations I had.
84/100.
I think I like pop
A bit nice songwriter pop
Electropop isn't a genre I'd have explored in my own time, so I'm appreciative towards 1001 Albums for pushing me out of my comfort zone. I began 1001 Albums to expand my music taste last February. Truth be told, I used to be extremely picky about what I listen to, stuck to a strict classic rock diet, and barely even tolerated The Velvet Underground. While my stance towards hip hop has not budged, I have become more tolerant of pop music. "Melodrama" is a funky, musical dream that feels like peeking through a kaleidoscope. The album cover is an accurate representation of "Melodrama's" sound. The production is crisp. Bless my ears. Although I know she's affiliated with Charli xcx, I'm not familiar with Lorde. However, I like her sound.
Sitting by a river is a perfect place to listen to this album. Some damn good songs on here and very enjoyable overall.
Admittedly I’d written Lorde off as something of a one hit wonder after “Royals” came and went over 10 years ago, but apparently she had more to give. Honestly not sure why she’s not mentioned in the same conversations as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, or Charlie XCX, but I honestly think she fits right in. Good listen
Overall, a real gem of an album by a young artist living up to the hype. All of it done before her 21st birthday. There are worse hands in which to place the future of music. https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/when-the-supreme-court-ruled-to-allow-american-flag-burning
THIS IS MY SHIIIITTTT para mi tiene nota alta vale joder La música qe me ponía con 12 años para cortarme las venas en el baño vamooo NOTA: 4'5
a cara de 2017!!!! eu na minha maior crise depressiva ja vista escutando esse album foi O AUGE.
Have had Green Light on repeat since watching Lorde’s Glasto set. Absolute banger, the rest is decent and I really enjoyed Perfect Places as well. Solid four, and with a couple more bangers it could’ve been knocking on the fiver door. Simpsons: No
Starts off with the best song on the album. The others were good/ok, but they didn't hit the same heights. Overall, a good, solid effort from Lorde.
I had some notes here that may or may not be related to Melodrama by Lorde. Now they're gone. I listened to this two times through. "Green Light" shows up on New Girl and I had no real idea it was Lorde. Maybe I knew at some point. The brain is mush. I wish I still cared!
I'm waiting for it that green light I want it
great album! my favs are “Homemade Dynamite” and “Green Light”
yes pls
Pretty cool
Green light is an absolute banger. That song will definitely last the test of time. Production is truly great on this album. The style and vocal gets repetitive at times. Enjoyed the album more than I thought I would. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.
4.3/multiple songs and even their lyrics have been seared into my memory. can't beat that.
Melodrama! Certainly is. This album is one of few that I encounter and feel something original. Lorde is a completely unique artist that does a very nice job of straddling the line of experimental and enjoyable. This album is fantastic start to finish and has some of her best songs. The vocals, production, lyrics, and writing are all great. Love this one. 4/5
Lovely album
Surprisingly more introspective and dreamy than I would’ve thought given her singles. Very good listen.
Melodrama feels like college and late-night chaos in the best way. Green Light and The Louvre still hit, Liability still hurts, and the production throughout is top-tier. I’ve heard it a million times, but it never fully lets go.
Really nice, went well with the day I had
Exceeded expectations by a good bit. Some of the ballad-y stuff was just so-so, but a few of these tracks--"Sober II (Melodrama" "Liability" especially--really hit. It's profoundly un-fun pop music, which is a tough needle to thread. I didn't know her much beyond "Royals" aside from knowing she was lauded across the spectrum, but I may check out more after this.
Distinctive voice.
Amazing
I love Lordes delivery on this album her voice is on point and she uses it as a instrument in itself. The tracks are solid especially Green Light it is a clever pop song with simplisity in the chords but made so much pionient with her voice married to it.
Surprisingly good, especially the back half. I am familiar with other Jack antonoff records and enjoyed this as much as Lana del rays NFR
Only song I knew before this from the album was Green Light which is the highlight of the album Some hits some misses but generally at least okay/good and definitely more hits than misses for me Not the greatest of the pop girlies but a good one nonetheless, and it's a good sad breakup album
I feel the production, songwriting and overall feel of this album are super influential in that so much tries to sound like this from 2017 on, but there are some really stellar moments on here. Influential for a reason!
Green Light Homemade Dynamite The Louvre Liability Perfect Places
Not massively into it but I'm not the target audience. Will trust you lot. Plus gotta back the local lass. I have fond memories of when 95bfm was playing Royals before she'd broken through.
Very pleasant pop with the right dose of teenage angst
I’ve only heard a few songs by Lorde before and never really listened all that closely. As soon as I started this album the Jack Antonoff production was obvious, and I didn’t initially like her voice. But it grew on me as the album progressed. I ended up enjoying it quite a bit, and will now seek out her other albums.
Honestly, pure dubs here. Love the sound, it’s refreshing hearing something that I could stumble across myself in my kinda vibes. 3.5 imo
This music is so familiar that it's difficult to rate. I enjoy it, it's full of emotion, and catchy. I like the story being told. But some of the songs miss, I just don't LOVE it. A strong 4 star album - Modern pop! Very Jack Antonoff - A little bit too plain for 5 stars I think, but strong album, probably earns a 2nd listen - I hear a lot of Taylor Swift in this, but there's a distinct roughness/blurriness to this, where TS is so polished and clean. Gives a different vibe - On 2nd listen and looking at lyrics, I appreciate it more. Still not 5 stars unfortunately.
Strong compositions.
It’s been a few years since I listened to this, and it’s better than I remember, but not as amazing as Pure Heroine.
Really good! Liked it way more than expected and would revisit this one. Just a legitimately good pop album, great chill background music.
It's good, filled with great choruses and pop songwriting, I just can't quite bring myself to give it a 5. It's a 4.
At the beginning of the pandemic when I was working a million hours, I would take dance breaks to Green Light and it was a bright spot in those long days. I’ve loved that song for years but had never listened to the rest of the album. I really enjoyed it, especially Liability, Loveless, and Writer in the Dark. Sober II gave me Imogen Heap vibes and the album as a whole reminded me of Olivia Rodrigo’s slower songs. 4.5 rounded down.
When this came out, it got a large amount of hype, and I really tried, but I didn’t get it. I maybe liked it a little more today, but still not fully there. I want Lorde to be a different artist than she wants to be here. That’s fine. She’s allowed to change as an artist and I’m allowed to not follow her. This is like a 3.5, but I’ll round up.
Wow how have I not checked out lorde before this album is so great
3.5 - roundup to 4. I’ve only ever listened to single songs off the album. I e joyed it much more as an album. I love lorde’s style and rhythm. I’d definitely listen again.
I thought this was a Madonna album about her daughter. Turns out those online IQ tests I've been taking might have been telling the truth after all!
I wish there weren’t so many ballads because wowwww the loud synth tracks are amazing
Lordy Dordy this is good. It's a really, really atmospheric and well produced album, and Lorde's voice is stellar in parts. She straddles the line of how much breathiness is too much breathiness really well. The instrumentation is also very good. Pop really had a moment in the 2017-2025 era, with regards to female vocalists. All of them are destined to live in the shadows of Taylor Swift, who can't really hold a candle to people like Lorde, Phoebe Bridgers or Lana Del Rey. Weird, innit.
As someone who’s grown up in this 2000’s/2010’s pop era, I find some of the really bad albums on this list easier to listen to than the pop that’s oversatured my listening tastes for virtually my entire life. This is objectively good, and Lorde has a great voice, but something about this modern style just makes me impatient very quickly due to how much I wanna branch out from this. Reading the top review is funny though, considering I’m a millennial who has King Crimson as one of their favorite artists of all time. So maybe they were onto something there.
Intriguing and fresh. I enjoyed this much more than anticipated.
I enjoyed it a lot. Never really listened through the whole album. I also love the remix of Homemade Dynamite. Even more than the OG tbh and i always thought she said don't shit up with homemade dynamite. Cuz you could think that homemade dynamite could be a metaphor for lies but nevermind lol. (3.5/5.0)
Okay Lorde I hear you. Very big Bjork vibes in her style of singing. Glad to have pop that wasn’t 2000s RnB fusion. Felt very unique.
I liked how this album wasnt doing too much, it wasn’t overwhelming and a was great listen. I didn’t think I would like it much but I actually really enjoyed it.
It’s good. You can hear a Kate Bush influence in places. A bit much of the Antiniff touch, but it stands up on its own. Needed a few listens to like this one. 3.75 stars.
I moderately like this one. I think Solar Power is the superior Lorde album but I enjoyed this as an overall listen. I liked Sober and Supercut
Good pop album
I had not really had a lot of exposure to Lorde, although as they explore their gender I have become much more fascinated. Yet listening, really listening to them is a nice experience. I don't think this is pop or some form of dance contemporary radio play music. It is more of a hybrid folk. With deep and meaningful lyrics and a more singer songwriter quality than the typical (not bad in any way) more common stuff. That is the vibe I got at least. I would say musically this is a solid three star album, although because it is deeper in so many ways I will boost it a point.
i enjoyed it! awesome pop record, loved the lyrics with the production. 7.5/10 for me
Good album.
Love it
Espresso on the depresso pop. Like a modern day pop goth this was her highlight before forgettable returns
Første lyt var lidt kedeligt, men albummet åbnede sig op over weekenden. Måske især gennem min ældste datters Billy Eilish fan øre.
Hyvää poppia, hyvät instrut. Tunnelmallista ja diippiä. Elektropoppia ja pianoballadeja. Lorden ääni sopii kappaleisiin hyvin. Parhaat: Green Light, Supercut, Liability
I only really remember Lorde from her big hit Royals, so I was not familiar with this album heading into it. The opening song Green Light (I recognize this one and did not realize this was Lorde before) is epic, starting slow with the piano before building into a poppy house rave. I'm surprised Love Is Blind didn't pay out the ass for this song. It's a banger. The beat on Homemade Dynamite feels like something you'd hear with Nelly Furtado or a similar artist. Another really strong song here. Love the deep emotion on Liability. It's a short, simple, but powerful song. Supercut gives Taylor Swift vibes...*checks the producer credit*....ah, that makes sense. Wow, this was a lot better than I was expecting. Really solid structure and production. There's probably more depth to discover with some of the lyrics on songs like Sober and Liability. The hit pop songs are really strong. Based on 2 listens, I think this is safely in the 4 territory and a High 4 at that. There were a couple spots in this album that didn't work for me, but overall this was really good.
Really great pop album. The “icy” vocal effects are cool and felt influential, inspired a lot of other artists. This was antonoff production IIRC.
Unexpectedly really good! 4.5 stars for me
Great album, needed another listen and there’s more bangers
Ooh, this has got to be the first "they're younger than me!" artist on here. I like Lorde, although I'm not convinced she's top-1001-album worthy. But as far as Jack Antonoff-produced pop girlies of the 2010s, we could do worse. 'Green Light' was already in my liked tracks playlist, but I'd never heard this album in full before. Lorde has a unique "husky falsetto whisper" voice, which ought to be a good thing, but for some reason (sexism? maybe) I find it kind of annoying. All the tracks feel samey to me because of it. This album is the rare case where I like the music a lot (pop electro) but the vocals are not my favorite! Kinda like if someone made a Macy Gray ~ Bleachers ~ Ben Folds mashup (D:). I also thought this, from wiki (about 'Writer in the Dark') was hilarious: "the singer said she felt she made the song unique by implementing words such as "pseudoephedrine", which she said would work better in a hip hop song; she enjoyed taking standard forms and putting "spiky bits on them". Reminds me of my students trying to seem edgy :') I realise it seems like I'm being pretty negative, but as a collection of singles, I like almost every song here. I just don't want to listen to them all at once! Highlights: 'Green Light', 'Liability', 'Hard Feelings/Loveless', 'Supercut'
Enjoyed this one. She's not the best singer but she doesn't have to be for this style of music.
I just know Taylor Swift was seething when this album came out.
This was great. I've always liked Lorde, and this album had a great vibe to it.
I've listened to this before and thought it was fine but really loved it this time around.
Весёленькая музычка, бодрая, можно иногда послушать. 6,5 из 10.
Good sad song
Never listened through a full Lorde album before this, but I was pleasantly surprised. Lots to like here.
One of the more recent entries from the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die list, Melodrama by Lorde delivers a fresh, emotional take on modern pop. I remember when Lorde first emerged, but I don't think I had properly listened to her music until now. I was genuinely looking forward to giving this a proper listen. This is a fine, polished pop record with excellent production, catchy songs, and a strong vocal performance from Lorde. Although modern pop isn’t usually my style, I genuinely enjoyed experiencing this album. Favourite Songs: There are several standout tracks here. "The Louvre" was a particular highlight, blending dreamy production with raw, intimate lyrics. I also loved "Supercut" and the heartfelt ballad "Liability." Overall, it’s a consistently strong collection of pop songs. Least Favourite Song: There really isn’t a bad song on the album — every track feels carefully crafted and meaningful. Album Artwork: The cover art is striking and beautifully artistic, perfectly capturing the album’s emotional and introspective tone.
This was very well done. Catchy and interesting. My only gripe with this is that it all blended in together. I had hard time differentiating the songs, which gave me a little fatigue. I know Lorde is much more versatile than this album shows.
I’ve been meaning to listen to a Lorde album for a while so I’m glad this came up. Off the bat it reminds me quite a bit of Gracie Abrams music but I prefer this. It entertained me the whole time and I like her voice a lot. Finally just gotta say I could really hear the Jack Antonoff in this and take that, positively or negatively, as you will. Good pop stuff tho
"Lorde Lorde Lorde, ya ya ya" is about the sum of my experience with her up until now, so this is going to be a fascinating listen - does her reputedly dark and clever style grab me and hold on for a full album? ---- It's very cool. Great collision of sounds, with massive synths and sequences up against intimate, soulful vocals. The compositions are nice and non-linear, flowing between disparate moods and dynamics with awkward confidence. It's an album which feels like it constantly fights and overcomes its own insecurity - great emotional nuance to the breakup concept! Sounds like it was recorded in a cathedral. Favourite tracks: Green Light, Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Writer In the Dark, Supercut, Perfect Places
Really good album, occasionally a little too whiny but most songs are great
Cool exploration of young love, loss and grappling with the comedown nuanced production and smart lyrics make this one so much more than a Royals one-hit-wonder follow up. Beginnings of Jack Antinoff’s absolute stranglehold on pop production. Really works here, I like it!
8/10…art pop / sad girl /👂
Great listen. Upbeat and mood lifting for sure. Don’t know why I never listened to the whole thing.
Slower pop. Think love song music for a romance scene in a movie.
Melodrama is a sleek, emotionally sharp pop album that dives into heartbreak, loneliness, and self-discovery without ever feeling heavy-handed. The production is clean and bold, full of echoing synths, piano stabs, and shifting rhythms that give it a dramatic, almost theatrical feel—fitting for its title. Songs like Green Light, Liability, and Supercut show off Lorde’s talent for turning personal turmoil into grand, relatable moments. It’s a well-crafted album that manages to be both intimate and stadium-sized, but a few tracks don’t quite stick the landing and feel more like thoughtful sketches than fully realised songs. Still, it’s smart, stylish, and filled with interesting choices, proving Lorde wasn’t just a one-album wonder. Not quite a masterpiece, but definitely a bold and rewarding step forward.
Damn. Ik kende de cover wel, maar ik kende geen enkel nummer. Maar echt een top album! 4.1
kannte vor allem den namen der künstlerin, aber finde den sound mit den druckvollen bässen und den poppigen songs toll!
Not sure why this album isn’t talked about more. I liked it a lot
Enjoyed this one
Very much to my sister’s delight, I can say that New Zealand singer-songwriter *Lorde’s* second album *Melodrama* is a great modern pop record. Going into this I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, as I’m not the most familiar with Lorde’s music. However, this exceeded my expectations. Normally I’m not a big fan of pop albums like this, as more often than not they’re not my thing, but something about this album just felt right and captivated me. The pacing of this album is great, and it really felt like it flew by for being 42 minutes. With so many amazing tracks as well, this really made for quite the experience. This album is very well produced, and the choruses and hooks on this album are immaculate. I think good examples of this are *Green Light* and *Perfect Places*, both being excellent opening and closing tracks respectively. However, she isn’t afraid to get more sentimental when she wants to, with tracks like the piano ballad *Liability*, which is one of the best tracks on the album. Its emotionality is very well put together, and its lyricism can hit at points. Lorde’s songwriting and lyricism are great, and it really shines here. There’s a ton of highlights on this album I wish I could go over. However, I can’t as I have to make room for links. I still really recommend giving this album a listen, especially if you like pop music. There’s plenty of good to be found here, and I can see why my sister likes it a lot, haha.
Lovely album yeh, never listened to this one before. Mid 4.
Is it possible to describe Lorde as a millennial Tori Amos and have that understood as a compliment to both performers?
Me ha encantado, gran album
Fundamental
Yep, I love Lorde.
Effortless style
I’m here to confess I’ve a soft spot for Lorde. Epic pop goodness.
This is a great album, and Lorde is a beautiful singer. Her collaboration with Jack Antonoff perfectly suits her lyrics and unique voice. I'm not a massive pop fan, but I'll make an exception for Lorde. This is a beautifully produced album and I'm glad it's on this list.
Pretty good. Relaxing
Finally some solid millennial bops
This is a great album. It doesn't rise to a 5/5 simply due to a few weaker tracks. Also does this website know I'm going through a breakup and have a weakness to girly pop? First Adele and now this. I also had to listen to some Carly Rae Jepsen after of course. Also I really like the album art.
"Melodrama" by Lorde stands out as one of the best pop albums of the last decade, showcasing her ability to craft deeply personal and introspective narratives wrapped in lush, inventive production. Released in 2017, the album captures the emotional turbulence and introspection of young adulthood, all while maintaining a sharp pop sensibility. Lorde's songwriting shines throughout "Melodrama," with each track offering a unique blend of vulnerability and confidence. Songs like "Green Light" and "Supercut" highlight her knack for catchy melodies and poignant storytelling, while quieter tracks like "Liability" reveal her depth and emotional range. The production, helmed by Jack Antonoff, complements her vision perfectly, creating a rich and immersive sonic landscape. In essence, "Melodrama" is a beautifully crafted exploration of heartbreak, self-identity, and resilience. It's an album that resonates on multiple levels and demonstrates Lorde's evolution as an artist. Its impact and artistry make it a standout in modern pop music, showcasing the power of authentic storytelling in connecting deeply with audiences.
This is probably the hardest album to rate so far. I really do like some of the songs but others I don't like that much but feel like I "should" like them. Maybe I just need to give it more time and it will all come together. The songs that I currently relate to are in no particular order: - Louvre - Green Light (of course) - Sober - Writer In The Dark This is somewhere between 3 and 4 but with time, and I will listen to this album again, I think it will be more like a 4 than a 3.
Vielleicht das beste Pop Album
Not as groundbreaking as Pure Heroine, but still a fun 2010s indie pop record. Good production quality and an intimate vocal performance from Lorde
Honestly, just the artwork alone made me want to like this album and it turned out to be really good. I was in highschool when this record dropped, and hearing this style of music, which was very popular in that era, takes me back. This album feels very intimate thanks to the kind of raspy and quite voice of Lorde and the themes of love and grief of the lyrics. Another two traits to point our are how rich the production is, making the record sound really good; and the diversity on the instruments. For example, there's one song that uses trap beats and there are a couple of songs that are piano valads. Although all the positive points, there are some moments that I'm not crazy about, such as the second part of Hard Feelings/Loveless. Overall, it is still a great pop album.
This album is soo slay
LORDDE
pop gem, supercut is a masterpiece
I was expecting to be sick of this album due to listening to it 1683828 times in grade eleven. However instead I was finding deeper meaning in the lyrics than ever before. Is the homemade dynamite meth? Surely not, right?
As someone who doesn't like pop music too much, I do enjoy Lorde.
Meh
Quality record
Brilliant album, a real pop masterpiece
Bit bland
I love her style of song writing and her voice
Really solid pop album, had good Beata, good lyricism and overall a very replayable album
Another one I have a lot of nostalgia for but this is just a fantastic collection of pop songs!! I love it!
This really hit when released and has held up incredibly well. Sadly, I don't like any other Lorde albums
this album just straight up kicks ass ... undeniable
Lorde is one of my favorite artists, and of her first three albums, this is my least favorite. Her first and third albums seem so fresh, so unique. This one has got some excellent tracks, but seems pretty run of the mill pop. 4/5
Incredible sophomore album. Emotionally-charged vulnerability and quirky pop charm.
1st time listening to Lorde besides the song. “Royals”. This was very unique and interesting, I enjoyed it.
This is one of the best female pop vocal albums of the 2010s. I liked it just as much as back then
прохалявила и вместо мелодрамы слушала книги и релиз радар и коллег на работе. но мелодраму я хорошо помню, хороший альбом (больше нравится чем первый и третий)
Lorde’s music has always been the type where you want to listen on a late night drive, I’ve thought. I’ve never listened to this album but I think it fits in with the theme of the rest of her music. Very calm and vibey. She has a beautiful voice.
Glossier than Pure Heroine, more produced. Same framework. Still leaning on vibe. My favorite moments are the ones that are as spare as Pure Heroine's stripped-down yet haunting sonics.
Solid songwriting and unique sound. I think a lot of pop starts have been emulating this style for the last few years
This album is the deeper, more authentic, and relatable version of what Taylor Swift's recent work tries to do. I had to give this album several listens to ultimately decide on a rating, but on my third listen of "Liability" I realized how beautiful and thoughtful this album is. Lorde is clearly like a fine wine that is only improving since she burst onto the scene with "Royals"
liability and first track were catchy....don't know if this album put her on the map or not but would be happy w strong effort
This merits a 3, but as there are so few women in the list, I'm bumping her up to 4.
3 albums in a row with an incredible opener. Green Light is a sure-fire BOOM!! I love it! The energy remained through the rest of the album too. I’ve listened to this a few times in the past and it’s always a pleasure to come back to. I’m happy to score it a 4.
Listen this shit reminds me of college so my rating is biased and I don’t give a damn!!
This is a solid pop album, and the producer is clearly recognizable. Antonoff did a good job here. There is a good mixture of several catchy tunes, some slower, more sober (pun intended) ones, and some in between.
Melodrama was the backdrop to many a - you’ve guessed it - melodramatic late night drive in my teenage years. From the Louvre to Supercut, Melodrama played to my teenage angst, and grew with me as I experienced heartbreak for the first time. Do I think Melodrama is as strong of an album as Pure Heroine? No, but I love it all the same.
Sympa, mais pas particulièrement mémorable.J'ai quand même beaucoup apprécié mon écoute. 3,4 arrondi au dessus
One of the best pop albums I've ever laid my ears upon.
Good production and singing but the content is a bit bland.
not bad, not bad at all
Like this 7/10
Would give this one a Green Light.
This is a good album. There's some themes that touch depression and loneliness and it really hit for me today.
Solid album, I wonder if her other one is on the list
Ikke noe vits i å nekte for det, jeg liker pop. Har stort sett bare hørt Royals av Lorde før, det er heldigvis mye mer som skjer instrumentelt her. Fengende hooks, litt dynamiske låter (ihvertfall for sjangeren), og meningsfulle tekster. Ville tippa at albumet var eldre enn 2017, for jeg føler mye av produksjonen er veldig 2010. men fack it det er nostalgi for meg baby favoritter: Louvre, Melodrama, Liability
Muy bien, hasta lo escuché dos veces. Sabrosl, buen pop, ligero y disfrutable.
Really good beats, but man every song is like one or two clever lines on repeat. Still, always have to respect a breakup album. Starts strong, stays strong
Really good and fun pop album, brilliantly produced. Want to listen to more like this.
Not usually my scene, but the album title is spot on! I can see why Lorde is popular with her fans
воспоминания
Good!
Crazy that this is 8 years old. Probably just as good as pure heroine, but the vibes just arent as immaculate for me.
Green Light - 5/5 Sober - 5/5 Homemade Dynamite - 4/5 The Louvre - 4/5 Liability - 4/5 Hard Feelings/Loveless - 3/5 Sober II (Melodrama) - 3/5 Writer In The Dark - 4/5 Supercut - 5/5 Liability (Reprise) - 3/5 Perfect Places - 4/5 Total score: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this was good, it's neck and neck with Pure Heroine i think. a more melodramatic vibe compared to that album (no pun intended)
That's the kind of pop I can listen to forever, just mindless soft-voiced could very well be tok audios poop. Lemme check, if the girl's attractive I'll rate it 4 Well, she has a few good photos
The album has its highs and lows, but there's something about Lorde's voice that is very engaging.
El álbum es perfecto, aunque no es mi tipo de música en cuanto a alusiones. Bailable en algunos casos, es buen pop.
Preet good, I liked it
lorde's most accomplished album to date, she was always a very good lyricist but melodrama accompanied it in a way that enhances all the details in lorde's songwriting it makes for a very emotional portrayal of breaking up and the chaos that comes before moving on
What's to say? It's Lorde... She only gets better with age. AND THIS album shows her maturity from Pure Heroine. A true artist, always growing. She has reached the top and will influence generations to come. A truly complete pop album with just the right fusion of other genres to keep the instrumentals fresh for new comers and the trained ear alike. Very Realized, intentional, and tastey. 4.5 - 5
Went into this only really knowing Lorde for "Royals" because ya know, that was her huge hit, right? And I haven't listened to the radio in earnest in over a decade, so anything I find is through personal recs and research. Thus, I never landed on Lorde after that point. Now that I'm here, I still greatly respect her artistry and it's cool to hear her grow even more comfortable as a compelling artist. This is a super solid collection of tracks detailing her personal journey through romance, relationships, and self-discovering and it is presented in earnest while maintaining her artistry. It is admittedly difficult for me to personally relate to much of the content within, but I recognize the talent she has for portraying her struggles in song and relating them to anyone who gives it a shot. Very consistent, expertly crafted pop music, and the title is right on the money.
8/10 Very much the “Alt-Pop” Bible, the best aspect of Melodrama by far is Lorde’s songwriting, not only do we obviously get some of the best Pop hits of the late 2010s from this record, we get some pretty evocative lyrics, she details extremely vivid scenes and emotions in each song, and while they do feel extremely specific in their situations, they feel universal to the sad girls who resonate with the emotions and tone of the record (shoutout women). While some of the production does feel like it’s a product of its time, we do get some pretty amazing and moody beats that remain fresh to this day, and of course her vocals and harmonies are phenomenal, sure it spawned hundreds of Lorde clones and forced many Pop artists to sing like her but that’s more of a mark against the industry. While I think a lot of Poptimism in modern Pop is overblown and astroturfed, Melodrama’s an album that deserves its love and influence over others. You like Lorde? Her early work was a little too “Alt” for my tastes, but when Pure Heroin came out in '13, I think she really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. She’s been compared to Lana Del Rey, but I think Lorde has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '17, Lorde released Melodrama, her most accomplished album. I think her undisputed masterpiece is "Supercut", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the shortcomings of long-term relationships, it's also a personal statement about the Lorde herself! HEY ERIC! *swings shobon at eric* TRY DISRESPECTING WOMEN AGAIN YEW SCHTUPID BASTARD!!!
This is an incredible example of me going out of my comfort zone. I couldn't see myself listening to this without this generator but what an album man. What I originally assumed was just radio fodder turned out to be beautiful. AND AT 19?? This is EXACTLY what a 4 star album is for me. Something immaculate that probably won't be part of my rotation. Just wow.
I did listen to it a while ago and only liked Green Light! I can say now I've enjoyed it more, but Lorde is still an artist that's not really for me. I do have to say it feels very cohesive and the way the songs connect with its own thematic and storyline make it an interesting listen. Some hyperpop elements around there that I appreciate but honestly I don't really enjoy how she did it.
Et af de bedste pop albums fra 10erne
Really enjoyed this album. The layered vocals and the general production is so good!
Much more interesting than I expected.
Very much enjoyed. Will listen again. Even some precursor tunes that sounded like folklore. Raw lyrics.
Honestly, I'm glad they put modern pop albums in this generator. We don't need another Bruce Springsteen album, I'm sorry.
rly liked it
Really enjoyed this. Sober I & II, homemade dynamite. Hadn’t really listened to Lorde before but added this and look forward to listening again.
I got the chance to spin this album 3 times over the weekend. Once with headphones and a few times in a car during a long drive. I have to admit, I didnt think id like it after my first couple of tracks, but it was better with every play. Supercut was my favorite tune overall. Overall, the lyrics were deep, a fair amount of sonic diversity and genuinely unique for its time. Most importantly, I think Lorde paved a wide path for so many artists. I cant help but think Olivia Rodrigo is Lorde under a pseudonym
It seems very in vogue right now to hate on Antonoff productions, especially after we all spent the last few years getting bludgeoned by him and Taylor. Yes he has a pretty clear fingerprint on everything he does, and that can sound like a formula at times, but it works when the artist can find ways to leverage that mold rather than get trapped by it. Lorde and Lana Del Ray the former and Taylor sometimes the latter. I love pop rock with female vocals and a little dramatic flair, have a soft spot for Lorde and the rest of her contemporaries.
I get it now. A fan favourite, highly regarded by many and I now understand why Lorde was the biggest artist on the planet for a time. This is a great album! Lorde uniquely yet in such a relatable way communicates the ideas of a relationship coming to an end and all the emotions felt during. All the elements of sound used to compliment Lorde’s unique voice, melody and style is striking. Every song dances around your ears and keeps you wondering what’s coming next? Supercut is an underrated banger, should get more commercial play. “In my head I do everything right,” a line repeated at the conclusion of song that I felt like I had lived. To start the “in my head…” line is filled in with different emotions and memories that take you on her journey, then; maybe I’m the problem? Did I do everything right? Am I part to blame? Great. Lorde is raw, vulnerable and fun in this album. I haven’t listened to Pure Heroin, but I am Intrigued to hear how she was able to bridge the gap between a MASSIVE success to another. As a fellow Kiwi, proud of Lorde and this music. All her producers, writers and musicians should be too- really enjoyable listen and I will be back.
Bop
Favorite Track: Homemade Dynamite
Listened to this the first time after a major break-up and it hit hard. Always been a major album for me since. But this time, it just didn’t hit me the same way. Still good, but guess getting older means some things fade away.
Not an artist I have explored except Royals. I can hear some L D Ray and Kate Bush in this. Production is really good. Perhaps not enough hooks but it always keeps my attention.
Wow, this is an excellent album! I was not expecting to become a Lorde fan today, but it’s official. Top tier production, great lyrics and vocals, very creative from start to finish. This is a 4.5 with potential to be a 5.
Well well well. Ok I loved the first Lorde album. I remember thinking when this came out that it wasn’t as good. I was wrong. So much growth but Lorde keeps it catchy and textured. Liability hits me in the gut. Love Hard Feelings.
This is a good album. It has good lyrics, And its music is good, which makes a good song. It is a good album to listen to.
Are you looking for an album you can vibe to? "Melodrama" by Lorde is the album you are looking for. It has relatable lyrics, beats that get stuck in your head. "Green light" starts off slow but then it gets up beat and you can bob your head to the beat. very nice Vocals I'm actually surprised I like this album. I've heard about Lorde before but never really listened to their songs/albums. Nice album I highly recommend it.
have you ever heard a song like this I think the album perfect places was pretty good I liked the instruments and the singer why I like the instruments is because they make a sound I like and I cant describe it. and why I like the singer is because they have a pretty nice voice I think this album was good and I recommend listening to this album
1st song-ehh idk I rate it 2/10 2nd song- I rate like 7/10 3rd song- i rate like 8/10 and idk it singer so bad and idk
Do you like pop music? If so, this album is for you. I highly recommend it because I love all of the instruments in the background, the singer's voice, and the background. I love this album, and I hope you get to listen to this album.
What a beautiful and awesome album, I believe it will grow even more in me...
Great album. Standout songs: Sober Homemade Dynamite Liability
What is this list doing to me. First Beyonce then this. It actually... Pretty good. Yes it falls foul of the same afflictions which made me write off this entire genre that's popped up in the last 10 years, the ASMR-like soft low pitched drawl into the mic - see Billie Ellish, Charlie XCX, etc etc. But here the beats are actually pretty good, and lift it up. A couple of songs are skippable as they make me shudder since it sounds like she's 2cm away from my ear whispering at me. But most of it is actually a nice listen. What am I becoming..
Let’s go NZ this is one of the most justified white woman crashouts of all time. Pop artist should use this record as a reference, it’s that good across the board. And is that some Kate Bush influence I hear in Writer In The Dark?
Really good, modern pop music. Excellent.
mostly sparse, low-key pop music, very good
Not your typical* pop princess album! *i assume. I don't listen to anything like this usually.
I was surprised by how much I liked this album. It has a very modern synthpop and electropop feel, and Jack Antonoff’s production really enhances the layered synths and atmospheric soundscapes, giving extra weight to Lorde’s lyrics. The album is a concept piece set during a single house party, with themes of heartbreak, insecurities, and self-discovery. It captures a lot of the challenges and emotions people face in their late teens and early twenties, making it especially relatable for younger audiences, like high school and college-age listeners.
This is kinda like a better version of an average Taylor Swift album, as in it is pop music. Above average, but I thought the synthpop aspects of the record would be more prominent.
My favorite Lorde album. Great songwriting, production and performances. Green Light, Supercut and Perfect Places are highlights for me.
9/10. At first, I was like "Seriously? Another pop album?". However, after listening to it, I must say that my expectations have been exceeded, and I'm thoroughly impressed. The vocals are powerful. The production is great. The melodies are catchy, but not uninspired. Great album!!! :)
I remember this getting a lot of accolades when it came out but I never got around to listening to it. I wish I had checked it out. Before this all I knew was Royals, and I was a big fan of that song so I’m not sure why I didn’t explore her music further. I’m glad this album came up on this list because it is fantastic. Not a dud on here, just a really solid album that I will be returning to.
I've only ever really heard 'Royals' from Lorde and aside from being catchy I never heard anything else. This album was very pleasant and I can see myself returning to it at some point in the future to explore it more Standouts Green Light Sober II (Melodrama) 4/5
pre: not usually my genre but I'm excited about this The arrangement of the back half of Hard Feelings/Loveless (which is maybe just Loveless itself?) is kind of great, it reminds me of old Art of Noise. This is not representative of the whole album, but it was kind of fun to feel my ears perk up when it came on. Solid 4 for me. Won't be in heavy rotation but I will definitely choose to play this again.
NOT first listen Throwback to 2017, where I decided between Lorde's Melodrama or Lana Del Rey's Lust for Life in a music store. I chose the latter. No regrets, even if RYM will tell you it's her worst album -_- Nonetheless, I have returned to this album a few times, usually to get a quick shot of dopamine with "Green Light". Favourite track is "The Louvre", easily the most Bleachers of these Jack Antonoff-produced songs. I don’t have many strong feelings about Melodrama, but it is a great example of 2010’s pop. HL: "Green Light", "Homemade Dynamite", "The Louvre", "Hard Feelings/Loveless", "Writer in the Dark" November 16, 2024