Reviews (page 8 of 14)
Unexpectedly really good! 4.5 stars for me
Great album, needed another listen and there’s more bangers
What I did listen to.. awful 😣
Sleepy
The sound quality on this album is very crisp and clear. The music is good. I find Lorde’s singing slightly annoying on some of these songs. Perhaps this is done purposely to differentiate her from other female singers of the same era.
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.
Not a bad album, and I enjoyed a couple of the songs, but it's lacking something I can't quite name. I don't know if I'll even remember the songs I liked in a day or two, and I don't think I can blame that on age. Addendum: I was reading through the reviews and someone said this album lacked soul...yeah, that is what's missing; passion, enthusiasm, soul. It got me thinking about the song "You Oughta Know." You can feel the anger and you know she is pissed off. But then with "Green Light," it's polished to the point of indifference. Two songs dealing with the end of a relationship. They are both good songs, but only one gives me chills when I listen to it.
Not a fan of the whining speak singing she does. It’s pretty annoying. That being said if it was 15 years ago and I heard this while shopping at Forever 21 I wouldn’t have been too mad about it. I get it, it’s just not for me.
Solid album, faded a bit towards the end for me, 3/5 intriguing
Quality modern pop
Better than I thought, the blueprint for TS Tortured Poets Society?
I just know Taylor Swift was seething when this album came out.
Shit, this is one of my favorite album from my most favorite artist brooo, automatic 5/5. Melodrama will always be the best for me. Melodrama is so underrated rahhhhh. Live laugh Lorde.
This was great. I've always liked Lorde, and this album had a great vibe to it.
Really enjoyed listening to this
A nicely produced record, though a lot of the songwriting is very run of the mill. I found it hard to be impressed by any of the instrumentation or performances on here. By no means bad though. Best Tracks: - Homemade Dynamite - Green Light Worst Tracks: - The Louvre -Writer In The Dark Rating: 4/10
I was never a Lorde kinda girl but this one slapped. I wanna listen to it in the summer in a playlist that contains some lana del rey and folklore by taylor swift. kinda hard but still sweet.
A couple of okay tracks, will probably give it another listen
Ok
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.
I know it is very average objectively, but a 5/5 for me.
Good sad song
forgot how strong this is
Very definite mood, style, and vision. It is interesting how she twists the 2010s electropop sound to suit the album’s needs, but I don’t like electropop so a bit of a hard sell for me. Best song: Green Light
I love this album. My favorite song on it is Homeade Dynamite, but there a several great ones.
Not even the best lorde album
Melobooorrring
Green Light is an okay pop song. But this album is very forgettable. The same vocal delivery and tone on every single song.
Decent but kind of underwhelming
Not bad
Rate a 3
Never listened through a full Lorde album before this, but I was pleasantly surprised. Lots to like here.
It’s fine. Good maybe. But not my cup of tea.
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.
I appreciate that this album challenged some of my preconceived notions about this type of music (i.e. modern pop) and about how I consume music, in general. I would never have listened to this without participating in this challenge, and without overanalyzing why I enjoyed it, but, instead, just enjoying it because I enjoyed it, it felt nice to not take this process so seriously. Anyway, I hear a little Fever Ray and a little Kate Bush here; and since I love both of them, this is an easy 5 for me. Sure, it's a little melodramatic at times, but it DID come with a label, so I can appreciate that it's also not taking itself too seriously.
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.
Sensational
Woah wasn't expecting this - a woman? Born in the nineties? I don't know her well but I know she's meant to be a good 'un. Nice poppy beats for a sunny day, a bit repetitive.
Imagine being this emotionally intelligent and talented at 19/20. Stunning record. One of the best of the 21st century. This list needs more modern young female acts and fewer old blokes.
Not really something I’d gravitate towards. Bit too poppy. But grand
Nope. Too much pop for my liking.
Middledrama Not awful Not fantastic
Lorde! Only really listened to Pure Heroine, this started more poppy and electronic than I expected. Oh it's ecstasy. Decent album, not really for me though, definitely not as good as her first.
If I could rename this album, I'd call it 'Misphonic Triggers'. Alternating between straining to defecate and attempting to summon a cat, her whiney tone makes me want to pierce my own eardrums. How on Earth is Lorde in the top 300 artists on Spotify? I suppose 'popular' has never truly equated to 'good'. To sum this album in a word: horrible. It's the first album I've encountered so far that I have had to turn off. I tried. I really did, but by the time I got to the fourth whispering whinge, I'd had enough.
Melodramatic, no other word for it. Still pretty good though. 3 stars.
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
I’m not sure if this really annoys me or I kinda like it. Perhaps a mix of both.
Manufactured pop music.
"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!
WAY too long - thought her first was better
Nice lil head bopper. Writer in the Dark still goes hard, favorite on the album. Hard Feelings is a sexy track and a lot of these and nice optimistic tracks, it’s overall a more uplifting and involved contrast to the previous album.
8/10…art pop / sad girl /👂
3 stars
Great album, so many good, unique songs and also so many layers to it lyrically. 5/5 Fav song: Green Light (hard to pick one, though)
That's not my taste in music - But pleasant to listen to
supercut is awesome
Not yet heard a better mainstream pop album. It really is flawless. Also a very important album to me in making my teenage self realise you could like Radiohead and pop music at the same time.
Surprisingly enjoyable. After a while her cursive singing voice gets somewhat irritating
This album is good at putting me to sleep but otherwise not much else.
So algorithmisch härgstellti musig esch halt absolut ned mis ond ech ha scho fascht e chli en Abwehrhaltig gäge settigi entweckelt. Au das albom esch doch relativ langwiilig ond ech fühle mech als ob echs scho vel z vel ghört ha obwohl ech wahrschiindlech die meischte lieder no nie ghört ha. Es chönnt aber schlächter sie wel ech zom teil die positive Vibes ond gwössi konzept doch no fühle.
"bet you rue the day you kissed a writer in the dark" i.. don't like this at all. basic synth drumbeat, melodramatic (>_>) and frankly bad lyrics, positively radioactive with "baby's first breakup" vibes. Lana does it so much better.
Great listen. Upbeat and mood lifting for sure. Don’t know why I never listened to the whole thing.
A little too sad indie girl for me to really get into it, though Supercut is excellent
Just bad all around, not much to grab onto here
Not for me
Lite för seg för mig. Bara en låt som jag gillade
Meh
Homemade dynamite already knew and it is a banger. Greenlight overrated pop slop. Her singing gives me the shits
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.
There's some composing ability here, but I'm not into this over-produced pop.
Like one of my favorite albums of all time lmao
Ya, ok this was better than I thought. It’s like a more upbeat Enya or a whole album done by Bork that you could understand and it has better singing. I don’t have a choice cut because it seemed like one long song.
Is dit wat populaire muziek tegenwoordig inhoudt? Lekker depressieve pop
Rendez-moi ces 45 minutes.
Good stuff
An average album by an average artist with average song writing ability! Why is average even on this list?
Não compensa
I am Lorde, ya ya ya!
Fantastic. Wow.
Damn. Ik kende de cover wel, maar ik kende geen enkel nummer. Maar echt een top album! 4.1
yearner. summer. nostalgic. Fav Songs: Green Light The Louvre Liability Writer In The Dark Supercut
kannte vor allem den namen der künstlerin, aber finde den sound mit den druckvollen bässen und den poppigen songs toll!
Lorde ist unvergesslich mit ihrem ersten Hit Royals, aber dieses Album ist für mich zu aufgeblasen und arrangiert.
Moody pop
I appreciate the ethereal electropop sound, but the vocal style wears. Green Light was the highlight.
So so
Not sure why this album isn’t talked about more. I liked it a lot
Favorite
Enjoyed this one
Some great songwriting throughout. Feels a bit overproduced - I think the album would have benefitted from a bit less sheen. Green Light is a weak opener/lead single, but album cuts like Writer in the Dark are where Melodrama really shines.
I really liked the Charlixcx song with her on recently but I guess it doesn't extend to this. The beats totally lack any sort of humanity, and are really cheesy at times. The vocals are very annoying, I feel like if they were less over the top (like it feels like she's putting on a voice) they would be so much better. Not really gonna comment on the lyrics, they aren't outrageously bad, and some were consciously funny (like the one in the Louvre. Feels like Taylor Swift reputation but worse in every way. Favourite song: Favourite places (I like the chorus on this one - I feel like its unapologetically pop which the others aren't). Overall around 4/10
2011 boom-clap beats and indie Taylor Swift voice combine with dogshit stupid lyrics to make… whatever this was. Who put this album on here? I liked Supercut, but only a little.
Ok so I feel like I need explanations of my criteria’s 1- I hated it. 2- I wouldn’t prefer listening to it again but iz ok 3- its ok but I didn’t add anything to my liked songs 4- I like it but only added some songs to my liked songs 5- I very much liked it and would like to listen to it again and yes added to liked songs most of the album Sooooooo,,,,, I would’ve given this a 4 when I liked sad good looking girls music. But now I’m giving it a 3. I already have songs like that in my liked songs.
Fav tracks: The Louvre Liability Writer in the Dark Supercut Imagine if the choruses were all good this could’ve been an almost perfect album for me huh. High 2. ——— Ok let me write this as I listen to it Green light: I like the verses hate the chorus lol Sober: I wanna like this. I don’t sadly. Homemade Dynamite: I like the verses dislike the chorus?? Is this going to be a pattern I hope not.. The Louvre: I louvre. Liability: I love a lot. Hard Feelings/Loveless: hard feelings is mid. The break is cool sounds like white lotus lmao. Loveless continues the white lotus nice, I like this part I think. Sober II (Melodrama): almost had me before the trap beat kicked in. Eh. Writer In The Dark: I like this a lot. Supercut: I love a lot. Liability (Reprise): I like this it’s nice. Perfect Places: Ok ending with another “I like the verses hate the chorus” song, cool. Glad it wasn’t a recurring pattern at least.
3.5
I really like her voice, but it was a little too "teenager issues" for me.
Bland, samey all the way through, sterile production. Not sure what qualities merited this album’s inclusion on this list.
'Melodrama' seems like the perfect name for an album of shameless Gen-Z cliches and first-world problems. I just can't raise much enthusiasm for it. Maybe she's got a good voice but it is so overproduced and autotuned that I can't really tell. One listen was more than enough.
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.
Loves Lorde's sound, and individual songs are all generally pretty great, but it doesn't come together into an interesting album, or one that I would ever listen to intentionally.
I know and like Greenlight and Liability, but haven’t listened to the full album before. It was alright, not good not bad. 3 stars.
Lovely album yeh, never listened to this one before. Mid 4.
decent
The kind of music you expect to be playing when you enter a trendy clothing store for teenagers or to be used on TV ad for a new smartphone. Pretty album cover, decent production quality, a bit overuse of reverb effects, bland lyrics, artist sings like she's got her lips stung by a bee. Why is this album on this list?
Is it possible to describe Lorde as a millennial Tori Amos and have that understood as a compliment to both performers?
I’ll admit I like the songs, but they’re mostly (all) the same formula: quiet solo singing with single note or chord, slow build to dance celebration - whatever the subject matter. It makes it difficult to round up.
I kinda like Lorde. Seems like a cross between Taylor Swift and Fiona Apple. Without the polish of Swift or the same level of talent as Apple. Better than most pop, these days. Not on this album, but I love Royals. <3 3.5*
Me ha encantado, gran album
Sober
Meh. Homemade Dynamite is okay.
Fundamental
Lorde's Melodrama is the best pop album of the 2010s, and quite possibly the greatest pop album of all time. Her ability to present teen drama through such a mature lens is absolutely unparalleled, and makes you realise that she is way ahead of her time in terms of age and maturity. The absolute raw emotion every damn song in both the lyrics, and the beautiful vocals is enough to bring anyone to tears if you listen to this in the right headspace. She offers a genuinely refreshing perspective on many profound topics including loneliness, hearbreak, and social isolation. And I haven't even talked about the actual music yet. From start to finish this album has some of the best and smoothest production I have ever heard, as well as the soft and beautiful nature of each and every song, making this 41 straight minutes of pure bliss for your ears, your brain, and your heart.
Yep, I love Lorde.
Effortless style
Mediocre. Not my preferred style of music, not my preferred style of singing/diction.
the name says everything. i don't like it. it's not my thing, sorry.
T swift for people who say they are " too cool" for T swift. This album embodies the highs and lows of a young summer relationship. Very standard pop though, I kinda expected better from lord. Favorite track was Sober
Liked it a lot
Gute Produktion, gibt mir sonst aber wenig. 2-3
Sad pop does nothing for me.
Love it! Very cool lyrics and tunes thx!
I’m here to confess I’ve a soft spot for Lorde. Epic pop goodness.
A decent follow up to the vastly superior debut. It kinda peters out for me the last few tracks. Boom boom boom boom
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.
This album was a struggle for me to get through. I’ll get my 3 main gripes out of the way; overproduction (pop - so I guess that’s a given, but it’s not my cup of tea), vocalising like a mouth full of honey only annunciating vowels (very of its time), and not singing in her own accent but putting on an American one instead. Those things being said - hats off to Lorde for her amazing career so far, she unconventional in many ways which is awesome, but her music is just not for me. 2 stars for the music, extra star for being a powerhouse lady from over the ditch
Pretty solid example of how pop music has become increasingly overproduced and electronic to the point of sterilization. The only trace of human emotion lies in the vocals, and credit where it's due, "Melodrama" is indeed a fitting title.
Outstayed its welcome a little near the end, but I didn't mind listening to this.
this album feels like being 17 and insane again, absolute bangers, absolutely cathartic, absolutely narrates every teenage girl’s journey through heartache, uncomfortable growth, and acceptance of self. love u lorde muah. p.s. the album backstory here is hella messy and everyone should see the iconic powerpoint (linked here for your convenience: https://dfta.show/files/Lorde%20and%20Jack%20Antonoff%20-.pptx%20(2).pdf)
I never go in wanting to dislike an album. I go in with high hopes, otherwise what's the point? This one I really wanted to like and I really tried, but I just didn't get it. It ticks the right boxes. Breathy, ethereal, dream-like, electronic and atmospheric music. I enjoyed other albums with similar vibes, but for some reason this one just didn't do it for me. It opens well. 'Green Light' is very catchy, and starts off with very light piano and lovely vocals. After nearly a minute the piano gets into second gear along with a bass drum - which I loved - before bursting into the chorus where it picks up again. A great opener that hooks you in with its catchy melody and upbeat dancy piano. Unfortunately the next few songs I found myself bored, and again, I'm not sure why. The quality comes back with 'Liability' which is brilliant. It's just vocals and soft piano and that's all it needs to be. Lorde sounds her most vulnerable and intimate in this song. A beautiful track, beautifully sung with beautifully painful lyrics. And then I'm bored again for the next ten minutes. 'Writer In The Dark' is another highlight in the same vein as 'Liability'. Just vocals and piano. There's a pattern here. Maybe it's the instruments that bore me? I honestly almost gave this just one star, but luckily the final track 'Perfect Places' came in and saved it because it's also a good one. A little more upbeat, cool uplifting chorus and a good way to end the album. Her voice fits the music perfectly, and there's a few songs with actual hooks, but there aren’t enough interesting ideas musically to keep me interested for the duration of an entire record. Two stars. Gutted.
I dont find this very interesting.
Not quite my cup of tea but was quite pleasantly surprised by this one. Not bad.
Not my cuppatea
A little whiny, woe is me vibe that’s so popular these days
Low key Lorde with good vocals
Pretty good. Relaxing
I like Lordes style, and I believe her music is fresh twist on pop. Her delivery can be a bit slow and at times not easily digestible, but then she can really make some magic happen. I’m not a full album listener, but I enjoy her singles. I can understand the power here, just not appreciate it fully.
Finally some solid millennial bops
Väldigt bra producerat men med låttext och röst som bara tonårstjejer och mammor gillar, vilket också varför jag tror det blev en stor succé
(listened to it twice) This album had a slow start for me. I was a bit underwhelmed by the first song. But then it just kept getting better and better from there. It made me think of Taylor Swift a lot, especially her "Midnights" album (I love that album), and I kept thinking Jack Antonoff had something to do with it. Turns out he did. Taylor (and a lot of other simplistic pop artist) must have been inspired by this album. I like this kind of very produced, but also minimalistic pop production and songwriting. Altough sometimes it did feel a bit too stillstanding and cheasy for my taste. Especially the piano ballad parts. Maybe I'll learn to love them But it did also feel different than the very mainstream sometimes. Her vocal sometimes gave me Kate Bush vibes with the despair and almost scream-like outbursts. And sometimes the production went out of it's way to sound noisy and disharmonic, which was kind of cool. I disagree with the track list. At least from a promotional point of view. I know it's a taste thing, but I just didn't vibe with the flow of the songs. Would have liked another openener. Will definitely come back to this album.
Typical pop record, not impressed
Holy shit that sucked donkey balls
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.
Nope
Album 713 of 1001 Lorde - Melodrama (2017) Rating : 2.5 / 5 Not a regrettable listen. I don't 'not' like it but don't see myself reaching for it again. Some decent indie pop.
I enjoyed this more than I anticipated. I would listen to it again.
"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.
Rating: 2.5
Overall: 9/10 Imagine a world where Lorde is the biggest popstar on the planet. In my mind, that world has flying cars, coffee that never gets cold and everyone is bisexual. What an awesome world to be in. This album is so so good and Lorde deserves to be much more popular than she is. The songs are obviously very good but it's her breathy voice and incredible lyrics that draw me in. I also have to mention that while album covers don't factor in to my rating, this one is gorgeous and I love it. The album loses a bit of momentum near the end with the reprises and twin tracks but it's not enough to change my rating. I have South Park to thank for getting me into Lorde lol Fav Song: Hard Feelings/Loveless Least Fav Song: Sober II (Melodrama)
Masterpiece of contemporary pop music.
Nice album, one or two songs I got into, but not my cup of tea.
Vielleicht das beste Pop Album
Tried listening on multiple occasions, never got around to finishing or it simply drifted out. Feels like songs you'd hear in H&Ms in random malls, somewhat pleasing to listen to but doesn't pull you in
Not as groundbreaking as Pure Heroine, but still a fun 2010s indie pop record. Good production quality and an intimate vocal performance from Lorde
A wanna be Lana Del Ray, harsh I know
Я в релиз не понимал до конца, с чего столько счастья вокруг, а сейчас и подавно. Концепт концептом, но даже на момент выхода эта музыка звучала в мире прогрессивного попа как что-то довольно простое: СОФИ, Чарли ХСХ, и PC Music в целом уже делали вещи довольно долго. И потуги звезды поп-продакшна Джека с интересной фамилией, на мой взгляд, тогда выглядели забавно и даже смешно. Очень язвительно вышло выше текстом, но это не плохой альбом ни разу. Я очень люблю песню Лувр. И в целом здесь есть очень хорошие песни. Лучшая песня - The Louvre.
Really enjoyed this. Very Taylor Swift. Some tunes with real potential.
Courageous. Raw. Wow. Not really. This sucked. She sucks at singing. She sucks at pronouncing. The only thing spot on was the title of the album. Melodramatic BS. The only people that enjoy this shit are overly fragile infants who live in self pity.
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
Ensikuulemalla 3.5/5
Really good
Seems almost the definition of a sophomore slump after the wild success of her first album, but there are some decent tracks here and her voice is beautiful.
LORDDE
Brilliant production and some really interesting songs. I did get tired of the breathless, overly affected vocals. Really good in small doses but overall not for me. I do see why people like her. Wish her the absolute best.
pop gem, supercut is a masterpiece
A album I keep returning to year after year. An absolute staple of girlhood in the 21st century. This album is beautifully cohesive in sound and lyrical themes. The first time I heard it in 2021, I felt the need to listen to more Lorde. Supercut, The Louvre and Hard Feelings/Loveless all have core memories attached to them and I listen to them regularly.
I like the catchy keyboards Edit Mar 17 2026: 3 --> 1. I really don't like the vocals
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?
Some songs i really liked (Green light/Writer in the dark/Supercut) but not an album I see myself returning to often.
Didn’t really care much for this, but I am not a fan of the electronic pop sound. Lorde also sings in kind of a “baby talk” style, which I find not terribly appealing. I did prefer the simpler ballads like Liability, but in the end, this just isn’t my thing. Two stars.
I enjoyed it at the time of listening but at the time of reviewing I can’t really remember much about it
Additional star for being Kiwi.
As someone who doesn't like pop music too much, I do enjoy Lorde.
Dette er langt fra min smak, for å være ærlig. Jeg har aldri likt Jack Antonoff sin produksjonstil. Han gjør ofte musikken ensformig og minimalistisk på en dårlig måte. Produksjonen er vel utført og slik, men der er veldig få overraskelser. Det gjelder også for Lorde sin låtskriving her. Temaene hun synger om er meget klisjé. Hennes sangstemme er helt grei, men den konstante affekterte emosjonen blandet med moderne sprechgesang gjør lite for å overbevise meg.
I cannot be objective about this one. This was a very important album for me. It was the ahha moment where the light bulb blinks on the first time over your head. It's like seeing a slight of hand magic trick when the magican pulls out that queen of Hearts from a moment ago. When I was younger I hated 2 things, country and pop. And this was the opening of a whole new world for me. Pop music is wonderful In it's own little way. It's beauty in simplicity. I love this album. It has moments of riding high on love and companionship and low moments where you just curl up and wait for it all to pass. And it's a "dumb" pop album. I love every second of it. Not perfect but perfectly imperfect. This is one of the good ones.
Meh
It was fine and enjoyed a few bits but mostly didn't do much for me sadly. Green Light massive tune obviously, enjoyed all of the weird noisy bits on Loveless
Quality record
One of my all time favourites and I still love it
Drags a little in the middle but the highs are dizzy high. it's a 3.5
Brilliant album, a real pop masterpiece
Bit bland
I love her style of song writing and her voice
This is a pop album, a recent one at that. I knew of this album, I had heard a few songs before. I knew how well loved it was in specific circles. And listen, it was good. It was indeed a very melodramatic album in which Lorde is tired of being the "crazy girlfriend". It's an introspective album with a lot of self reflection and yearning. The lyrics were decent, if not a little dramatic (but I guess that's the point). It's definitely a "sad girl" album. But it's not life changing. I think I prefer the sound of Lorde's first album, the youthful innocence of it all. I fear that this album, in its attempt to be a mature departure from It's predecessor, fails to break out of It's juvenile sound. I feel like it could have leaned into it a little more and it would have been easier to digest. It's short and sweet, though and it's an easy listening. I still enjoyed it. There was a version of me a few years ago that would have LOVED this album but that just isn't me anymore. It's just a little vapid for me. And I don't particularly enjoy Jack Antonoff's production. Its usually a bit bland and similar every time. This could easily have been a Taylor album and I'd have never known the difference. Green Light and Supercut are bangers though so that pushes this album up to three stars.
Really solid pop album, had good Beata, good lyricism and overall a very replayable album
It feels all too formulaic to be considered among the best recorded albums of all-time, so you’ll have to forgive my confusion for it being included on this list. There are some moments of intriguing creativity that are admittedly catchy with Lorde’s songwriting being introspective and self-aware, albeit clichéd. 🎧 Classic Track- Green Light 🎧 Hidden Gem- The Louvre 🎧 Guilty Pleasure- Homemade Dynamite 🚫 Skip Track- liability (reprise) Unfortunately, Lorde’s unique vocal delivery and the glossy production are unable to influence my greater interest with these collection of songs. 🖼️ Album Artwork: Loved Click the thumbs up icon below if you enjoyed my take on the album :)
Oj, vilket sömnpiller!
Love obviously
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
not quite me but still great writing
Not really my thing. Good voice and some good writing, but... On 2nd listen, I was more impressed, both by music and lyrics.
Superb voice, superb production.
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.
Not really my thing but it was OK.
RIP Forever 21
Pretty straightforward and catchy songs. Happy to give it two listens through and not think about it too much more.
1st time listening to Lorde besides the song. “Royals”. This was very unique and interesting, I enjoyed it.
It was fine.
This is one of the best female pop vocal albums of the 2010s. I liked it just as much as back then
I liked: - Use of piano - Balancing melodrama without going overboard - Tasteful use of electronica - Still sounds like Lorde while definitely branching out significantly - Vocal overdubbing, painting a sonic landscape Favorite track: The Louvre
Synth and piano driven Electro-ish pop with a few quieter ones mixed in. Not-quite-singing type singing with plenty of layered vocals, whispered falsettos, talk singing, etc. Some catchy melodies but not seeing the overall appeal of this, there isn’t any song that I love and there’s a handful of boring ones - but this also is just an album that’s unlikely to appeal to me. I can see how the big choruses would make a sing-song splash at a college party.
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)
Unsure what I feel about this….. unlikely to revisit.
all this girl wanna do is party
Selbstmitleid als Album
All the kids giving this album/artist a rave must of been born yesterday, to find it do inspired. As another reviewer said, sounds like an algorithm created it out of a tick-a-box list. I was tired of it after 3 seconds with the whining voice/ lyrics. But I’ve heard worse, so 2.
Tolerable.
I was 23 when this came out. Five stars.
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.
Mediocre. Green Light is the obvious single, being by far the most catchy song.
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"
Big feelings, late nights, bad decisions, and too much thinking. It’s pop, but not shiny. Feels like a blurry streetlight through a car window. It’s sad but electric.
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
woof
Yeah, it's ok. I couldn't feel anything groundbreaking or unique about it though, unsure why it's here!
Highlight: Liability Lorde always reminds me of early Lana Del Rey. I wonder if she was muse for Chappell Roan? Overall: 3/10
Allyssa Beird loves running around her school listening to this. A few solid cuts, but overall a replacement level pop album.
This merits a 3, but as there are so few women in the list, I'm bumping her up to 4.
Not bad. The usual teenage angsty romance stuff against commercial sounding pop. She does the talky breathy singing to make it appear more intimate. I liked Green Light. "I overthink your punctuation use Not my fault, just a thing that my mind do" ¿Am I overthinking her grammar usage?
Umm.. ok. She's had a few of these that distinguished themselves, but the breathy, lazy delivery combined with the bass club beat is... more melodrama than I felt like was warranted for the whole album. Billie Eilish is better at this style.
Ok...but nothing to bring me back.
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.
Its interesting to critically listen to a ten year old pop album. There's just enough separation from its tropes that you can place it in a particular era without it just forming part of the FM slime permeating shops and your friends' car stereos. This holds up pretty well. Green Light combines Sia-esque melancholy vocals with heater production, building up tension without ever providing a satisfying resolution. Sober draws on the soca trend (which was a cool time I suppose, people drawing on wider Caribbean influences than just reggae and dancehall was the start of a more internationalist dance music scene.) Homemade Dynamite is the second single and along with The Louvre has this really satisfying crunchy percussion treatment. Liability strips back the instrumentation to highlight Lorde's heartfelt musings on fame and heartbreak. Hard Feelings continues to highlight Lorde's vocals by keeping the production backgrounded. It also continues the heartbreak themes. The production is great when it is restrained, giving you a sense that the whole studio is struggling to hold back heavy teenaged feelings. Loveless has a cutesy almost hyperpop style tonally at odds with Hard Feelings, hard to understand why these are mastered as a medley (although shout outs to the Kane West tribute FM congas and Phil Collins sample). The back end of the album starts to drag a bit with a lot of tracks just reprises from the first half. Supercut is an alright bit of electropop but doesn't wow as much as Green Light. Glad I heard this all the way through but given this kind of music is still pretty ubiquitous I might just settle for keeping an ear out for it in the supermarket.
Super fun listen.
77% Best: Green Light; Liability; Hard Feelings/Loveless Must-Hear? Not quite
It was fine. A bit more Tori Amos-y than I would have expected.
Boring. Stupid slutty woman
Listen this shit reminds me of college so my rating is biased and I don’t give a damn!!
Guter Pop aber mehr auch nicht
Light weight for a list of 1001 albums
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.
Never heard Lorde before and quite good. Will try to listen to more.
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.
Shit
Well duh! Forever 15 listening to this
I absolutely respect it - but i feel like Jack recyles a lot of sounds throughout his artists now. I think Lana started it - so i'm going to say everybody is just copying that style...at least to a degree. Not realy my taste - but a solid listen
Good production and singing but the content is a bit bland.
3 sterne
Passable sexy girl pop. I feel like Lorde could’ve done more interesting things with her voice.
Aw hell no, I don't want to listen to randy marsh...
Moody teen angst
Single plus filler. "Green Light" is an anthem, but the rest of the album is mediocre bedroom bloat. Lorde fans will probably say her lyrics are more elevated than typical pop music, and that she's "real" and an "artist," but none of that makes up for the thin, boring, uninspired music that makes up most of this album. Lorde is at her best when heavily produced with a gigantic sound, and most of this album isn't that.
Really great first half but DNF'ed sorry team. Would probably be a 7, I think.
Lot of difference in the music put modern
It seems that when female recording artists share the same producer, their music sounds interchangeable to me. I'm not immune to a well-tuned pop song, but I'm also not impressed either.
Liked it more than I remembered but not as much as the first one.
not bad, not bad at all
Like this 7/10
Would give this one a Green Light.
This could be pure nostalgia speaking but this album defined my teenage years. Masterpiece !!!!!! idgaf.
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This is a good album. There's some themes that touch depression and loneliness and it really hit for me today.
It was fine, didn't really resonate with it at all
appears to have been played lots already without me chipping in
Randy Marsh is a fantastic singer: “I’m Lorde. Lorde, Lorde. Ya ya ya…” But seriously, a good pop album produced by Jack Antonoff. More of what has made him famous (particularly with Taylor Swift). For Lorde, I prefer her debut album which feels a little more raw. Favorite Songs: Green Light, The Louvre, Perfect Places, Homemade Dynamite 3.5⭐️
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
Okay pop album. Hun har nogle smukke stemmer, men langt for poppet til mig
I don't think this was her best album. It was decent though. The 2nd half was better than the first half.
Good album with atmospheric sounds Favorite track: Green light other picks: louvre, liability, supercut
Not a fan
I really don’t dislike Lorde’s voice but unfortunately Jack Antonoff’s production makes this largely sound like most pop records of the past decade.
What’s this? A “modern” album that comes in at under 45 minutes? Thank the Lorde. This was OK. It’s a bit too modern for my taste, but it wasn’t boring or too hideously auto tuned.
Honestly beter dan ik had verwacht, leuk dat er ook pop is die kan wel interessant vindt Maar ja blijft wel pop
Melancholy, has nothing on Pure Heroine.
Really good and fun pop album, brilliantly produced. Want to listen to more like this.
Very standard stuff, I didn't like the production at all, it was over the top and more often than not didn't accompany the music and its direction in terms of overall feel. The lyrics were often corny as hell too, take "the louvre"(production wise a mess too). Overall glad the album was done, the only good thing was the powerful intro, which was ultimately followed by a landslide of sloppy work. Favorite track: Green light. Overall score: 1.8/10
Green Light and Supercut were highlights . The rest was fine to listen to, but not something I'd seek out. -R&D
I know and like Greenlight and Liability, but haven’t listened to the full album before. It was alright, not good not bad. 3 stars.
The short instrumental section in "Hard Feelings" is the best part of the album. Overall, not a big fan of Lorde's singing voice.
pop I guess
non esiste album prodotto da Jack Antonoff che meriti meno di cinque stelle, men che meno questa mina. adoro per sempre.
Not usually my scene, but the album title is spot on! I can see why Lorde is popular with her fans
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Good!
Not really my style, Lorde has an amazing voice and the instrumentals are really cool on this album. But something just doesn't grab me, maybe I'll listen again some other time give it a fairer chance
I expected to like it way more.
I can appreciate aspects of the minimalist hip hop vibe, but not really my bag, felt a bit dull and not a massive fan of Lorde's voice. Silky production tho.
A masterpiece for 13 year old girls. A couple good hits but mostly generic sounding pop
generic chillstep textures, unremarkable lyricism, toned down, detached vocals... what is this record doing here. why did i have to listen to this before i die lol
I didn't know the album before, but I listened to it in its entirety and can only say that it's not for me. It's not terrible, but I don't think it's good either. 2 stars because the cover isn't bad at all
YAYY!! felt like I was in middle school again. homemade dynamite!!!
Amazing pop album
Admittedly I don't listen to a ton of music that came out after 2010. It's just not my thing. I have some familiarity with Lorde from listening to the radio, but that's about it. Overall, this was alright. There were a few times I found myself trying to change my car's radio station while listening to this (force of habit) but I've heard a lot worse on this list. Not my favorite, but for post-2010 music on this list, this is far from the worst.
Crazy that this is 8 years old. Probably just as good as pure heroine, but the vibes just arent as immaculate for me.