Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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  1. Alejandropa
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    This album is pure art. Lorde did an amazing job in Melodrama. Everything in it is very different and unique. One of my favourites albums from this year so far.
  2. stanley834
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Lorde's sophomore album showcases her magnificent lyricism, artistic development, and idiosyncratic production. Every track is astounding and not a total disappointment. Melodrama is surely going to be included in the 2017 accolades.
  3. abvabv
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    inanilmaz bir albüm
    dort yil boyunca beklememize degen bir album oldu gelecek album icin cok heyecanliyim. pure heroine esintileri var demisti fakat ben o hissi almadim, cok sira dişi bir album bravo.
  4. rafawasquevite
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Com apenas 20 anos, Lorde conseguiu magistralmente depois de longos 4 anos entregar um álbum coeso e sem erros, talvez posso arriscar dizer que é um álbum "perfeito". Com certeza, o melhor lançamento do ano até agora.
  5. EdwardButera
    Jul 15, 2017
    5
    This is an album that the Lorde knew how to dare easily, some songs have the facility to have a perfect finish, but others lack a finish that is very important, as is the case of Sober. Intelligent music that deserves more quality.
  6. thespot123
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Masterful Album, didn't expect anything less from this true artisit, an artist that stands out from other generic pop artist out today. Well done Ella.
  7. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    great album........................................................................................................................................................................
  8. thejasxyeezus
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best albums I have heard this year. Lorde has a very good ability to showcase emotions, and this is a very personal and sad album. It does have its low moments, like on Perfect Places, but its a great album nevertheless.
  9. clkddsn
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Such an amazing album it is. I love how she creates such artistic songs in the album. This album is definitely 10-worthy. I love it so much. Totally would recommend it.
  10. Joss-
    Jul 21, 2017
    8
    An amazing work, with great sounds and a nice atmosphere only Lorde can create. After 4 years she came back and it was worth he wait. I really recommend it.
  11. houndsofl0ve
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    A truly masterpiece, everything on the right place and all the songs tells a story, full of deep feelings put on a way that everyone can identify themselves. Melodrama is a proof that release records every year is not necessary, the best way is take a breath and let the inspiration happen.
  12. blueflickerbeat
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Can lust for life fans stop attacking the melodrama score and melodrama fans stop attacking lust for life? This is a complete waste of time and it's very petty. If you're going to cheat, at least use it to build up an album you like, not destroy one just because it supposed to be your competition.

    Please stop making multiple accounts and rating zero on these albums, and this goes both    Can lust for life fans stop attacking the melodrama score and melodrama fans stop attacking lust for life? This is a complete waste of time and it's very petty. If you're going to cheat, at least use it to build up an album you like, not destroy one just because it supposed to be your competition.

    Please stop making multiple accounts and rating zero on these albums, and this goes both ways. If anything, at least use your cheating to build the albums up. Stop this stupid war/feud thing, it's just music.    … Expand
  13. halseyqueen
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    de lo mejor que escuche este año! sos joven, talentosa, no hagas caso a comentarios negativos! aca estamos para hacerte el aguante siempre. te amamos!!
  14. metacriticvote
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it
  15. littlebon
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This in an excellent album. Its different from every generic album out there. If you want to listen to a meaningful album, listen to this. Oh, and you might start crying too.
  16. ricrdogonzalez
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Our Lorde & Saviour is back to grace humanity once again with the release of her sophomore effort, Melodrama. On Pure Heroine, it's about teenage experiences and moments. This time, Melodrama is about what's next and more about HER. While in 2016, our girl went through a breakup which she truly expresses on here with songs like Green Light. the first single. This song is quite theOur Lorde & Saviour is back to grace humanity once again with the release of her sophomore effort, Melodrama. On Pure Heroine, it's about teenage experiences and moments. This time, Melodrama is about what's next and more about HER. While in 2016, our girl went through a breakup which she truly expresses on here with songs like Green Light. the first single. This song is quite the departure from her debut, but it's exquisitely amazing, lyrics are incredible.… Expand
  17. jorgeamante00
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    At first I didn´t like Lorde, but I gave an opportunity to 'Melodrama', and boy did I take the right decision! Marvelous instrumental, beautiful voice, lyrics, concept... Is there anything this album doesn´t have?
  18. Illuminatorr
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    The most well arranged and meaningful album this year, possibly only second to DAMN. I love Lorde and her work. Hope she wins all the accolades she deserves this year.
  19. terrycrews
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album exactly.Everyone should listen Melodrama! Lorde is the future of music. Such an incredible work. Every title, every tune and every song is magical and too meaningful for me.
  20. Rawann3
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever listened too can’t wait to see what she might do in L3
  21. fakeSean
    Jun 16, 2017
    6
    The album is so overrated. But I can still see the album winning several Grammys in the next year's Academy Awards - the judges just love these types of music.
  22. longjetty7
    Jun 19, 2017
    5
    I'm honestly baffled at the acclaim this album is getting. Now, I certainly don't dislike it, but I also don't really like it either. It's just meh, pretty much. One thing I will say is that even though I think Pure Heroine was a superior album, I'm glad that Lorde went in a different direction with Melodrama. She took some risks and it shows a more mature side of her, which I guess is aI'm honestly baffled at the acclaim this album is getting. Now, I certainly don't dislike it, but I also don't really like it either. It's just meh, pretty much. One thing I will say is that even though I think Pure Heroine was a superior album, I'm glad that Lorde went in a different direction with Melodrama. She took some risks and it shows a more mature side of her, which I guess is a good thing. Now here's my track-by-track breakdown:

    1. Green Light - One of the better songs on the album. My only issue is that it starts the album on such an upbeat note, and none of the other songs really match its energy.
    2. Sober - A pretty understated and actually good song. It's got a nice beat and laid-back quality about it.
    3. Homemade Dynamite - Also a pretty decent song.
    4. The Louvre - Probably my favorite song on the album. The hook is very memorable and the chorus is almost like an anti-chorus. I like it.
    5. Liability - Alright, so everything up until this point has been fine, so why the lukewarm review? Well, here's where it starts going downhill. I know people love this song because the lyrics are actually quite good, but the music is just so basic and boring to me. Skip.
    6. Hard Feelings/Loveless - Two songs in one, and both sound like super generic pop songs.
    7. Sober II (Melodrama) - A nice enough melody. This song is alright.
    8. Writer In The Dark - Probably my least favorite song on the album. It sounds very Kate Bush-esque, which normally would be a good thing, but not in this case. It sounds old-fashioned, the melody isn’t interesting, and it’s just annoying to listen to.
    9. Supercut - There are some nice touches to this song, but just like track 6, it sounds like any other pop song. Not my cup of tea.
    10. Liability (Reprise) - Why an 11 track album needs a reprise is beyond me. This is just too boring and slow for my taste.
    11. Perfect Places - Finally we end on a good note. I actually think this is a fun, sort of bittersweet song.

    So there you have it. There are some good songs and some not-so-good songs. I’m glad Lorde decided to take a risk, but there are some interesting choices and my overall impression is that this is a sort of unsatisfying album. If there were some truly standout songs like on Pure Heroine I probably would have bumped this up to a 6 or 7.    … Expand
  23. lordelegend
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Lorde безусловно легенда и богиня музыкальной индустрии, в свои 20 лет эта потрясающая девушка добилась больше, чем некоторые сомнительные лица за всю карьеру, а свой первый хит она написала в 13 лет. Никто не делает музыку качественнее, чем Lorde. Этот супер-талант заслуживает ещё большего признания в мире музыки. Мелодрама - это произведение искусства, в котором каждая песня - шедевр.Lorde безусловно легенда и богиня музыкальной индустрии, в свои 20 лет эта потрясающая девушка добилась больше, чем некоторые сомнительные лица за всю карьеру, а свой первый хит она написала в 13 лет. Никто не делает музыку качественнее, чем Lorde. Этот супер-талант заслуживает ещё большего признания в мире музыки. Мелодрама - это произведение искусства, в котором каждая песня - шедевр.
    10 из 10    … Expand
  24. Wonderland28
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    A phenomenal album that perfectly frames the life of the average young adult. Melodrama tells a tale of love, loss and self-care in such a refreshing and contemporary way that undoubtedly resonate for years to come.
  25. Zezilia154
    Jul 8, 2017
    6
    Green Light: 10/10
    Sober 7/10
    Homemade Dynamite 8/10
    The Louvre 6/10
    Liability 9/10
    Hard Feelings/Loveless 5/10
    Sober II (Melodrama) 6/10
    Write In the Dark 8/10
    Supercut 7/10
    Perfect Places 7/10

    Nota Geral: 6,5
  26. yayolord
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Lorde is bak and stronger than ever with such masterpiece. This kind of Pop is pure, new and fresh to everyone. She putted a lot of effort on the song writing and the production for this album.
  27. mrtinmll
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    LANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA DEL REEEY. LUST FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR LIFE. Melodramaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
  28. queenofthecloud
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Incredible album from start to finish. I've been loving Pure Heroine since it came out in 2013 but I actually love this album even more. Outstanding lyrics, vocals and production. I feel that just like Pure Heroine I'll be listening to this album for years to come and still enjoying it just as much.
  29. Duartethal1a
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    La transición de supercut a liability reprise es una de los momentos mas maravillosos de este album. Tiene canciones para bailar, y otras para relajarte, por lo que podes escucharlo en cualquier momento! las letras tan personales lo hacen magnifico. ninguna otra persona que no fuera ella podria cantarlo. sin duda mejoro muchisimo, y para bien!
  30. inde
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    A very good album, Lord surprised me as much as the other critics love the new sounds, their lyrics and above all their voice that shows that it has improved a lot with the passage of the years, the wait for a new album and the Wait for this one had a great success.
  31. eyrie
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best pop album of 2017 so far. All tracks together tell a story. Seems well produced and with better arranges and music than Pure Heroine.
    Best: The Louvre, Supercut, Hard Feelings/Loveless
  32. Supervisor
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Defitivamente uma OBRA-PRIMA! Com um álbum extremamente coeso, bem produzido e de extrema qualidade, Lorde mostra o porque é o futuro da música! Em resumo, melhor álbum pop da década!
  33. KripBop
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    she proves that pop deosnt always have to be ur typical crappy no sense music she dwelves into content from the perspective of her age plus she may not hve gone mainstream like her last one less hits but none the less gd for success however she is telling a story serious justin nicki and other pop artist can learn a thing or two on how to make a gd album whether ur fans like it or notshe proves that pop deosnt always have to be ur typical crappy no sense music she dwelves into content from the perspective of her age plus she may not hve gone mainstream like her last one less hits but none the less gd for success however she is telling a story serious justin nicki and other pop artist can learn a thing or two on how to make a gd album whether ur fans like it or not cause seriously u make **** songs with **** lyrics but still hits although justin is gd but s… Expand
  34. MR_headphones
    Jun 18, 2017
    4
    boring

    greenlight: 5/10 sober: 3/10 cluttered mess of a song homemade dynamite: 4/10 that synth is annoying the louvre: 4/10 less drums more melody liability: 7/10 idk hard feelings: 3/10 machinery noises! loveless: 4/10 nausea inducing sober 2: 5/10 forgettable writer in the dark: 4/10 boring super cut: 6/10 pleasant liability (reprise): 4/10 boring perfect places: 6/10 i    boring

    greenlight: 5/10
    sober: 3/10 cluttered mess of a song
    homemade dynamite: 4/10 that synth is annoying
    the louvre: 4/10 less drums more melody
    liability: 7/10 idk
    hard feelings: 3/10 machinery noises!
    loveless: 4/10 nausea inducing
    sober 2: 5/10 forgettable
    writer in the dark: 4/10 boring
    super cut: 6/10 pleasant
    liability (reprise): 4/10 boring
    perfect places: 6/10 i really like the beat    … Expand
  35. Bretto66
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    I just don't get the hype about this album....Ive listened to it 3 times and all I hear is a average to good pop album by a very average vocalist. This is definitely not exciting music to my ears.
  36. Super1995
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. álbum muito superficial, sem nenhuma profundidade. Conceito fútil e sem sentido, apenas falando sobre festas e drogas. Nenhuma sinergia com o tema, escolhido obviamente aleatoriamente;… Expand
  37. Paranormal
    Jul 25, 2017
    2
    Послушал альбом раза 3, понравились всего две песни - Лувр и Динамит, собственно на этом 2/10... Дебютный альбом в 100крат лучше. Если по качеству, то в половине треков использовано хоровое "подпевание", на выступлениях это показало ее не способность тянуть всю песню (если проще то - халтуру) мне все таки хочется слышать голос артиста, а не детский хор. Разочарование года.Послушал альбом раза 3, понравились всего две песни - Лувр и Динамит, собственно на этом 2/10... Дебютный альбом в 100крат лучше. Если по качеству, то в половине треков использовано хоровое "подпевание", на выступлениях это показало ее не способность тянуть всю песню (если проще то - халтуру) мне все таки хочется слышать голос артиста, а не детский хор. Разочарование года.
  38. Mizuru
    Jun 30, 2017
    3
    The album really follow the drama way, good job. It's sad and catchy, but somehow do not feel original for me, the lyrics are deep but too much pop. Good piano arranges.

    Highlights: Sober, Liability.

    Veredict: too overrated, good, catchy, but not a masterpiece in any way.
  39. amayeston
    Jun 16, 2017
    1
    Didn't feel comfortable while hearing this album at all. Lorde chose the wrong lead single with "Green Light", the worst 2016 lookalike song I've ever heard. But there's good songs in the album by the way, definitely not something I would recommend.
  40. insertkoens
    Jun 19, 2017
    3
    Way overrated. This album is less cohesive, as the songs dabble in different rhithms doing little to no effort to melt them into believable song structures, instead they're separated in songs or different verses. The only saving grace of this album is it's good lyric writing and Lorde's voice which is the true star, even when sung over ill-inspired beats and cheap Italo disco pianos.
  41. Miguelxcxlxh
    Jun 16, 2017
    2
    There's only like 5 good songs on this album the rest second half is weak and it doesn't delivers in what Pure Heroine did. It has great instrumentals tho.
  42. olaf12
    Jun 16, 2017
    0
    Espero sinceramente mais. O álbum é bom com algumas trilhas super, mas no saldo final não deixa esse gosto de querer ouvir novamente, novamente, novamente ...
  43. Oscar14
    Jun 18, 2017
    0
    This is one of the most boring albums of the 2017. I don't like it because is the same all the album.And a lot of people don't like it (you can see it on the charts).
  44. davilima23
    Jun 16, 2017
    3
    certamente um trabalho bom mais nada de novo na insdustria musical , melhor album de lorde sem duvidas, porém não é o melhor de 2017. Nota 3 para o Álbum!
  45. Scraper
    Jul 24, 2017
    4
    Lorde may be earnest on Melodrama but certainly doesn't seem to strain herself trying to fill out all the negative space. Of course Pitchfork will go nuts over a simple electro-beat and intermittent noise but this formula, well-known to the indie crowd, will forever turn me off. At it's liveliest, it's pop, but it's real ambition is to whisper poetry about humanity. Good enough for an artLorde may be earnest on Melodrama but certainly doesn't seem to strain herself trying to fill out all the negative space. Of course Pitchfork will go nuts over a simple electro-beat and intermittent noise but this formula, well-known to the indie crowd, will forever turn me off. At it's liveliest, it's pop, but it's real ambition is to whisper poetry about humanity. Good enough for an art student I guess. I need more. I need personality. It's just not coming through. The best thing I can say is I'm glad there are no filters on her voice which gives it a truthfulness. Read the top comment here on Metacritic: "There are not many stand-out tracks..." This reviewer gives a 10.… Expand
  46. ghungxcx
    Aug 11, 2019
    0
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ALBUM. It's like what literally come out from a free, drunk but also miserable teenager. Every little thing in this album makes me feel truly alive.
  47. RealOpinions
    Jul 21, 2017
    2
    Debo decir que me esperaba más de ella, en este álbum la única canción que podría rescatar es "Sober." Espero que ella tome en cuenta que debe mejorar un poco más.
  48. aleejndro
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    Muy sobrevalorado, Uso los ritmos de Team y Green Light en casi todo el album, lo unico que cambia son las liricas de las canciones, paso de hacer buen material a lo tipico comercial, el album habla solo de fiestas y hombres, y hacer un album completo relacionado a eso se torna aburrido e insipido, al parecer se le acabaron las ideas.
  49. Diosa
    Jun 16, 2017
    0
    The album is dull and uninspired, I don’t get why critics keep hyping up basic music artist. Nothing new or creative about the album. She has potential as a songwriter but this album sounds like the typical ‘indie pop girl’ music of the last 7 years.
    The songs all have a similar sound, just like her last album except this time there seems to be a bit of Born to Die copying going on.
  50. tatevavetyan
    Jun 17, 2017
    0
    To be honest I didn't like tha album at all, quite overrated, didn't feel anything at all, but as always stuff like that will win several Grammy's because critics like it
  51. EduardoCunha
    Aug 9, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aparentemente, somente comentários positivos são permitidos aqui, visto que o meu primeiro fora excluído pelo próprio Metacritic e este provavelmente será também. Onde está a liberdade de expressão? Eu não posso não gostar desse álbum? Eu continuo acreditando firmemente na superestimação desse disco pela crítica especializada. Acompanho o trabalho da Lorde e eu vejo que ela adentrou, com esse álbum, em um terreno que ela mesma criticou muito no passado. "Melodrama" é muito coeso, mas as letras são superficiais, frágeis e limitadas. Não há nada na produção que já não se tenha ouvido. Não há nada que possa contribuir no âmbito cultural. O resultado final disso é que "Melodrama" é um álbum que é entendiante e exaustivo além do que o seu título sugere. Definitivamente, este é o pior disco da carreira presente e futura dessa cantora iniciante.… Expand
  52. JeisonHB
    Jun 16, 2017
    0
    Melodrama un álbum con muy buenos ritmos pero solo queda en eso ya que su voz en sí no varía a no ser de Green Light , ya que las demás canciones son lo mismo solo con diferentes sonidos de fondo.
  53. ATRLModneys
    Jun 16, 2017
    0
    The album lacks creativity and good songs. Wish she would take more inspiration from Britney Spears next time. Really a bad album. Green Lights and Supercut are far superior from the rest. Overall a childish and poor effort.
  54. eduard_badboy
    Sep 3, 2019
    0
    I didn't liked this album. I don't see emotions. This album isn't make sense for the name
  55. roycel21
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    boring album... very generic both melody and lyrics .. vocals are avaregae.. very overrated album . I did not enjoy this album . highly forgettable songs.
  56. aleatoric
    Dec 13, 2017
    5
    I enjoyed Pure Heroin - it felt fresh, vulnerable, and had desirable quirks and imperfections that made it feel real. Melodrama, in comparison, feels like the opposite. It's trying so hard to be "melodramatic" but all the while it's laced in immaculate-but-boring production and predictable songwriting. I like synthetic music when it knows it's synthetic and doesn't take itself tooI enjoyed Pure Heroin - it felt fresh, vulnerable, and had desirable quirks and imperfections that made it feel real. Melodrama, in comparison, feels like the opposite. It's trying so hard to be "melodramatic" but all the while it's laced in immaculate-but-boring production and predictable songwriting. I like synthetic music when it knows it's synthetic and doesn't take itself too seriously. It can be good fun. But here, it's synthetic music desperately trying to show human emotion. The medium makes the emotions feel forced. This music makes me feel nothing.

    But it's not terrible. The production could have carried a different vocalist much better. And like I said, it's immaculate production. Only issue with the production is I think the range could be a little deeper and cavernous -- it feels a bit hollow through most of its entirety. Like there are songs I really want to bounce my head to, but they just feel... weak, like a car that just can't get the engine started.

    The acclaim this album has gotten doesn't surprise me, though. An artist with a few radio-friendly singles making a slightly edgy art electro pop album? Yeah, of course people are eating it up. Good on them. But there were at least 50 better albums this year, and it's frustrating they won't get nearly as much recognition.    … Expand
  57. JefersonXCX
    Jun 16, 2017
    5
    Após 4 anos do "Pure Heroine" temos o "MELODRAMA".
    Melodrama foi muito aguardado, o seu primeiro material "Green Lights" agradou muito a mim. A expectativa por um álbum com essa sonoridade (Pop/soul/folk) me entusiasmou. Após ouvir o material, percebi que temos outro álbum com o mesmo elemento que a industria tem imposto nos últimos anos. Um rock/pop chato e com inúmeras teorias e    Após 4 anos do "Pure Heroine" temos o "MELODRAMA".
    Melodrama foi muito aguardado, o seu primeiro material "Green Lights" agradou muito a mim. A expectativa por um álbum com essa sonoridade (Pop/soul/folk) me entusiasmou. Após ouvir o material, percebi que temos outro álbum com o mesmo elemento que a industria tem imposto nos últimos anos. Um rock/pop chato e com inúmeras teorias e conceitos. O disco realmente é dramático, tão dramático em suas faixas que chega a ser tediante. Ainda destaco as faixas que são destaques do álbum: Liability, Supercut e Perfect Places. Levamos em conta a grande evolução de Lorde, que não foi o bastante pra agradar os charts quando falamos de "Royals", tornando o lead (Green Lights) mais um de seus fracassos de boa qualidade. Queremos um pop vivo, mas neste caso o "drama" nas canções passaram da conta.    … Expand
  58. pdrojacob
    Aug 5, 2017
    6
    O Melodrama surpreende por apresentar muitas sonoridades diferentes, mas falha ao apresentá-las de forma exagerada. Um instrumental vezes perfeito, vezes poluído, carregado com uma métrica de letra fantástica, nos faz entrar em êxtase por alguns longos minutos, mas acaba cortando o tesão com melodias que se transformam em delongas cansativas e confusas. Num todo, uma obra bem pensada,O Melodrama surpreende por apresentar muitas sonoridades diferentes, mas falha ao apresentá-las de forma exagerada. Um instrumental vezes perfeito, vezes poluído, carregado com uma métrica de letra fantástica, nos faz entrar em êxtase por alguns longos minutos, mas acaba cortando o tesão com melodias que se transformam em delongas cansativas e confusas. Num todo, uma obra bem pensada, gostosa de se ouvir, mas que peca por exagero.… Expand
  59. JorgeLRamirez
    Aug 30, 2019
    6
    Those galactic sounds are a melancholic walk towards the end of this generation.
  60. dhoskins
    Jun 29, 2017
    6
    I'm not into Lorde's in-your-face, throaty, borderline out-of-tune talk-singing that she trots out a lot on this album. I prefer her softer, more vocal tasteful approach on tracks like "Supercut" and "Perfect Places". I'd say I prefer her upper register, but she's done her lower register so well in the past, on tracks like "Royals."
    On the other hand, she's clearly a talented lyricist,    I'm not into Lorde's in-your-face, throaty, borderline out-of-tune talk-singing that she trots out a lot on this album. I prefer her softer, more vocal tasteful approach on tracks like "Supercut" and "Perfect Places". I'd say I prefer her upper register, but she's done her lower register so well in the past, on tracks like "Royals."
    On the other hand, she's clearly a talented lyricist, and her rhythmic delivery remains very interesting and nuanced.
    Musically, whereas Pure Heroine had about three standout tracks for me, nothing here hits those heights.    … Expand
  61. vLogan
    Jun 16, 2017
    6
    Realmente muito bom, porém inferior ao Pure Heroine. Além disso, contém algumas contradições ao seu último álbum. Ademais a Lorde não deixa de ser uma grande artista.
  62. AdmiralJones42
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    Similar to Lorde's debut release, I personally have found the singles to this album to be very interesting and attention grabbing, and the rest of the record to fall somewhere into the realm of background noise. Her sound outside of what you would hear from her on the radio, which is typically punchy and highly unique, tends to be more on the side of uninteresting and repetitive. ASimilar to Lorde's debut release, I personally have found the singles to this album to be very interesting and attention grabbing, and the rest of the record to fall somewhere into the realm of background noise. Her sound outside of what you would hear from her on the radio, which is typically punchy and highly unique, tends to be more on the side of uninteresting and repetitive. A middling release with some very nice highlights.… Expand
  63. yurinr
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    um album que disperdiça todo e qualquer comentário. uma viagem magnificia ouvir essa obra prima. um dos melhores albuns já lançados na historia do pop!
  64. Criss0102
    Jul 24, 2017
    5
    I feel magic, my soul speak with this album, Lorde is an ARTIST, A REAL ONE, Bowie was right she is the future of music, keep going, you go Lorde, happy.
  65. maswdwdd
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Great, well deserved album of the year, exciting, very well written, very well made and loved the album. Lorde never let people down, with immature and mature double soul, her lyrics artistic conception, but also close to the contradiction and struggle of new generation since the creation of Lorde, always let people feel the most real emotions, also makes the audience as in Psalm text andGreat, well deserved album of the year, exciting, very well written, very well made and loved the album. Lorde never let people down, with immature and mature double soul, her lyrics artistic conception, but also close to the contradiction and struggle of new generation since the creation of Lorde, always let people feel the most real emotions, also makes the audience as in Psalm text and music aesthetics, have seen she is the one and only music style.… Expand
  66. Cristano
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Definitely the album of the year. Always be yourself, Ella. I love this woman. Always so beautiful and cute and happy. Made me so happy. Thanks for the love Lorde.
  67. Jarm29
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    The best album and singer/writer in the decade, pure talent in one young amazing girl, I love you lorde and MELODRAMA FOREVER, all the song of the album are unique and make me feel stranger things, I love the production of all the song, the lyrics amd obviously the singer.
  68. mysa
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best album of the year. Each song is beautiful and the vocals are amazing. No stupid fillers like certain someone's album have in abundant quantity. She is going to define the music in this gen, like she has done before.
  69. tylerthecreato
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    I love this album so mucccch. Absolutely brilliant and honest. Every song connects with your soul and mind. She deserves a grammy for this. Wish I had a friend like Lorde.
  70. kanyegod
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Ella Lani Yelich O'Connor is the best musician that NZ will ever produce and we will ever again likely witness. I hope everyone realizes the brilliance of this woman rather than getting into nonsensical fandom arguments.
  71. popstarr
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Ella is the best singer I've heard. Absolutely the best alt artist ever. Such original work that touches the soul. Hope she goes on like this and becomes the voice of our gen.
  72. skylerwhite
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Definitely one of the greatest breakup albums. I love this. I just wish her score would go back to 9 like it was. What the hell Lana fans. Support your own heroine. Don't sabotage the work of our queen.
  73. Reihoon
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best album of 2017. Poor lana fans
  74. tylerdurden3
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fans
  75. milikaj
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fans
  76. Luptiiooo
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    In love with this album. Well arranged, short sweet and perfect. Nothing is on Lorde'sLevel right now, except maybe Kendrick. Wish for more of such beautiful experiences again.
  77. bettycoop
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    One of the best things I've ever heard in years. This is such a masterpiece! Iconic and so, so, so, so sweet! Lorde made it. There's tracks like Supercut, Writer In The Dark, The Louvre that made me cry.
  78. francescois
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Verry good album. Gives such a chill and great vibe. 100% recommend 10/10 from Lorde. Her songwriting is outta this world man. Love all the songs. AOTY
  79. sansabish
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    A significant step-up from her already accomplished debut record, and I appreciate how, like on 'Pure Heroine,' Lorde incorporates hip hop into some of her songs.

    Highlights include 'Green Light,' 'Homemade Dynamite,' 'The Louvre,' and 'Perfect Places'.
  80. tdougherty1515
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    I came into this album knowing absolutely nothing about Lorde and her music, other than the fact that a few years ago everybody seemed to lose their god damn minds over Royals. Upon the album's release I decided I would give it a listen solely based on the fact that it was listed under an alternative genre. My first listen through of this album had me completely hooked. Lorde's ability toI came into this album knowing absolutely nothing about Lorde and her music, other than the fact that a few years ago everybody seemed to lose their god damn minds over Royals. Upon the album's release I decided I would give it a listen solely based on the fact that it was listed under an alternative genre. My first listen through of this album had me completely hooked. Lorde's ability to completely weave together such a touching and brutally honest story line about partying and being alone really hit home for me. It's been over a month and this is the only album I listen to anymore. Give this album a try, and read all the lyrics. You can tell that Melodrama is 100% Lorde's own experiences, ideas, and thoughts, not just the product of hot shot music executives.

    BEST TRACKS:
    Sober, The Louvre, Liability, Hard Feelings, Sober II (Melodrama)    … Expand
  81. MiriamStonem
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    This is the best masterpiece of Lorde. Maybe surpass to Pure Heroine, but really everything that she write is hard, thrilling, admirable. And the sound of the music, it's magical, powerful, and with the lyric all the album make you feel stirring emotion. The best.
  82. GhigiRomero
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    Lorde, se nota realmente que has madurado y de qué forma. Es innegable que esta vez te saliste de tu zona de confort para crear algo tan único, bailable e intenso.
    Melodrama, demuestra dedicación y compromiso con la música.
    Vale pena decir, que es uno de los mejores álbum del año.
  83. sissi_stess
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    Good album, good lyrics. I don't like the combination of Hard feeling/Loveless. Would have been better to have separate the two with Loveless as a interlude
    Best songs : Melodrama, Green light, Sober I & II, Liability (reprise)
  84. LeadOxide
    May 1, 2018
    6
    Honestly this album is overrated. There are only a few standout tracks here: Green light, Homemade dynamite, Liability, Perfect places. The rest of the tracks are all over the place. The awful hook on The Louvre. The massively premature fadeout on Loveless. The boring silence at the end of Supercut. The completely unnecessary reprise of Liability. The anxiety inducing tension of Sober. TheHonestly this album is overrated. There are only a few standout tracks here: Green light, Homemade dynamite, Liability, Perfect places. The rest of the tracks are all over the place. The awful hook on The Louvre. The massively premature fadeout on Loveless. The boring silence at the end of Supercut. The completely unnecessary reprise of Liability. The anxiety inducing tension of Sober. The lyrics are definitely a redeeming feature on these tracks but they're still badly structured.… Expand
  85. abrah
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    the best album of all time, of course, deserved a lot a grammy...............
  86. Marcus89
    Sep 6, 2018
    1
    this album is so repetitive and boring , they are only 4 good songs . sorry but is the trut , im explaining good because lorde is so boring she just get new music like 4 years later , she is not an artist
  87. MAUROOO
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Álbum del milenio.
  88. clem666
    Apr 12, 2021
    6
    It is undeniable that Lorde manages to surprise us with lyrics characterized by an unsuspected depth. She appears to be self-conscious and beautifully analyzes her feelings and deeds. Lyrically (and with many highs and lows) what she offers is really interesting. There definitely is some quotable content in 'Melodrama'.

    However I still consider this project as way too overrated. Lorde's    It is undeniable that Lorde manages to surprise us with lyrics characterized by an unsuspected depth. She appears to be self-conscious and beautifully analyzes her feelings and deeds. Lyrically (and with many highs and lows) what she offers is really interesting. There definitely is some quotable content in 'Melodrama'.

    However I still consider this project as way too overrated. Lorde's voice is the same on almost each and every tracks. As she put effort on lyrics delivery at some point I can't completely blame her but she still could have done so much better with her voice. On the other side we have the production that I find sooo unoriginal and effortless. It could have come from 'Pure Heroin'. Anyway I recognize the very few risks Lorde and her producers took here and there but it is just not enough to make the thing shine as a whole. It is a decent pop album and you will probably love it as much as you love pop style because it never barely goes beyond the ease of it.    … Expand
  89. supercutx
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    THIS IS **** AMAZING THE BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME. can’t wait for her third work
  90. delreym4a
    Jun 25, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What kind of music is it? Sounds repetitive and bored. We need real music, we don't need **** like this… Expand
  91. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Magnífico. Um álbum excelente; boa sonoridade, com músicas marcantes e inspiradora. Muito talento pra uma pessoa só. Parabéns!
  92. nevans
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Easily the most artful and diverse album of 2017, this Melodrama should have easily won Album of the Year at the Grammy awards. Lorde does what only she can do in this magical, dreamy interpretation of what it’s like to transition from childhood to adulthood.
  93. _marcoviniciuss
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    atingiu o apse da perfeição com essa bíblia, lorde mostrou que tem capacidade de transformar imagens em sons
  94. zinedinrabia
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Melodrama 11 tracks of excellence.
    the album showcases Lorde's lyrical abilities to tell a story with all of its details without coming off as if she's trying too hard... the Jack Antonoff production definitely made this piece of art much more enjoyable, This album didn't age a bit after 2 years of release, i really don't have any criticism...
  95. ahleahsis
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Lorde's songwriting in this album is a hit or miss, she attempts to make things "deep" but it doesn't work . Her scratchy vocals aren't the best, but the album does have about 3 goods songs. I think she attempted to make this album as "sad" ass possible but went overboard.
  96. zakjoao
    Dec 18, 2019
    0
    Fraquinho, inconsistente, enjoativo. Poderia ser melhor se não tivesse o Royals como antecessor. Causando uma imensa frustração com esse lançamento.
  97. ryanmfr
    Sep 3, 2019
    0
    extremamente genérico, qualquer álbum pop que você já ouviu na vida, tem no melodrama, sonoridade com a mesma porcaria de sempre, tenho nojo, old que é superestimado, gays cult que compram roupinha na renner costumam elogiar essa bomba, argh
  98. zhong
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece deserve a Grammy work lorde is so talented omg I respect her and she is a model for our youngsters
  99. sambugg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is nothing but PERFECTION. Each song is deeply beautiful and well produced. Excellent lyrics. Should've won AOTY.
  100. Cagabadbunny
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the century.
    This is definitely what we can call a bible of pop, she created a path for every other artist like what Dua Lipa & Selena Gomez are doing today, this album deserved even more acclaim and definitely more success.
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  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jul 10, 2017
    80
    There are no gimmicks. There’s nothing screaming for acceptance. Melodrama is a raw, real album under its sparkly clean production. One written for the masses but able to resonate with each individual listener.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 6, 2017
    80
    Lorde's biggest achievement is retaining her emotional insight into herself and her generation despite her utterly transformed life. [Aug 2017, p.100]
  3. Prefix Magazine
    Jul 6, 2017
    85
    Still only 20 years old, Lorde could have been forgiven for floundering under the weight of expectation. Instead she’s reasserted her status as today’s ultimate alt-pop artist with a record that balances the contemporary with the classic in typically immaculate style.
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