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.