Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 4504 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4,063 out of 4504
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 4504
  3. Negative: 353 out of 4504
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  1. enverbayrak
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    OMG! SHE REALLY DID THAT. I can only say this: This is album of the year 100%. And deserves a grammy 100%. Pure Heroine was beautiful but this is more beautiful than Pure Heroine.
  2. lrssa
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Felizmente Deus é maravilhoso, após 4 longos anos nos agraciou com essa obra-prima. Amém Ella Yelich-O'Connor, pode vir Grammy de Album of the Year
  3. mat3uus
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    The songs are very rich melodically and the instrumentals are breath-taking. Definitely what we were all waiting for in Pop Music. I love Lorde. But I consider Louvre hideous, that's why I gave a 9. But all the others are heavenly, Sober II, Sober, Homemade Dynamite, Writer in The Dark. Love them all!
  4. andradejoa1
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Pode entrar Album Of The Year, Lorde mostrando que toda a espera valeu a pena com um álbum coeso e sem fillers. Destaque pra Sober, Homemade Dynamite, Liability e Perfect Places.
  5. Oswaldog
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde ha dado un paso gigantesco desde Pure Heroine. Muestra una imagen diferente a lo que ella había mostrado en su trabajo anterior, a madurez se ve reflejada claramente demostrando una evolución como artista, así como también en si misma y su manera de pensar. Las líricas son exquisitas, los sonidos son frescos, el aura es encantadora; a medida que el álbum transcurre, ninguna canción es igual a la otra, pero a su vez, la identidad de la canción es parte de ese álbum, y te permite enamorarte, todo se entrelaza a la perfección. Melodrama es definitivamente algo que sólo Lorde podría hacer.… Expand
  6. KidA
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    This album is the best of 2017; Melodrama is a magic travel from the beggining to the end. The melodrama tells about his life after fame, parties and fun as well as his deepest side of the lack of love.
  7. hrnintecop
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    não poderia esperar menos da dona do pop, que vem mostrando grande talento musical desde o pure heroine. é ainda mais perceptível sua capacidade de se expressar de forma que o público jovem tanto se identifique.
  8. JadenCarter
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    there wasn't doubts about craziness thoughts of lord, she's been releasing the greatest album since 2013 one better than other, Melodrama notice myself she would throw away her youth problems nowdays she is stronger than before.
    This album show us her ableness to do anything with music, undoubtedly every track is faultlessly awesome.
    It's essential to start enjoy that album (Homemade    there wasn't doubts about craziness thoughts of lord, she's been releasing the greatest album since 2013 one better than other, Melodrama notice myself she would throw away her youth problems nowdays she is stronger than before.
    This album show us her ableness to do anything with music, undoubtedly every track is faultlessly awesome.
    It's essential to start enjoy that album (Homemade Dynamite, The louvre, Writer In the Dark and Perfect Places), one of the weak ones of the album is light green.    … Expand
  9. mathiasabra
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Lorde delivers an impeccable sophomore-album that is as textually clever as it is emotional. With producers Jack Antonoff and Joel Little she has created a modern and futuristic pop-album that is going to be played for years to come.
  10. dangeshu
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    People say that "Melodrama" is just a shadow of PH, but it`s not. There is one word to try to describe this album is incredible. Lorde created the best pop/alternative album of decade. I`m in shock of album songs so far. Just masterpiece. No words.
  11. carediosa09
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Icónica Lordiosa, cómo siempre dándonos arte. Eterna patrona de Anal del 62, nunca decepcionanda y 0 monótona, cierta bagresita no se relaciona :*** sigue asi mi lordesita ya queremas ver como sales en tur. Todas las canciones de MeloARTE son artísimas. Ojalá y ganes un grammy maniuska. jejeje salu2 a secta pap
  12. Melodramatic
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This is a masterpiece by Lorde. The way she mixes up the instrumentals is revolutionary and of tip-top quality. It is a record that makes you travel around beautiful landscapes and fleshes out amazing colors.
    Evey song is so visual and colorful in its own way. This is ART. PERFECTION.
  13. kevenrochameta
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    "Brand new sounds" (trecho de Green Light) tentou nos alertar sobre o que viria na sequência. Do hipnotizante pré-refrão de Green Light cantado em dois tons, até o viciante "shiu shiu" em Perfect Places — última música do disco — Ella Marija Yelich O'Connor, Lorde, performa com maestria, talento, destreza e muita sensibilidade todas as 11 músicas do seu novíssimo álbum Melodrama. "David"Brand new sounds" (trecho de Green Light) tentou nos alertar sobre o que viria na sequência. Do hipnotizante pré-refrão de Green Light cantado em dois tons, até o viciante "shiu shiu" em Perfect Places — última música do disco — Ella Marija Yelich O'Connor, Lorde, performa com maestria, talento, destreza e muita sensibilidade todas as 11 músicas do seu novíssimo álbum Melodrama. "David Bowie sabia algo que não sabíamos há quatro anos. Ele sabia que Lorde era o futuro da música. Ainda que o álbum de estreia "Pure Heroine" coeso fosse bom, não bastava para solidificá-la como uma das grandes. Quatro anos depois, porém, com o lançamento de seu segundo álbum Melodrama, está claro que Bowie estava certo. Lorde é o futuro da música" — The Interns.… Expand
  14. peterradar22
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    So much Cohesive and brilliant arranged ! Perfect... The Best 2017 'album. Lorde is amazing, every time give us with a amazing creative types voices and deserve a grammy album of the year.
  15. wellalvarenga
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde, com seu dote de gênio, mostrá mais uma vez ao mundo um talento exuberante em criar e executar. Melodrama é um trabalho engenhoso, ambicioso e sem dúvida, esplendido. A música mundial ganha mais uma rainha, um paradoxo à garota que vem sucesso com Royals em que sua letra demostrava desapego a realeza. Lorde é o presente e o futuro da música, David estava certo, e agora David estáLorde, com seu dote de gênio, mostrá mais uma vez ao mundo um talento exuberante em criar e executar. Melodrama é um trabalho engenhoso, ambicioso e sem dúvida, esplendido. A música mundial ganha mais uma rainha, um paradoxo à garota que vem sucesso com Royals em que sua letra demostrava desapego a realeza. Lorde é o presente e o futuro da música, David estava certo, e agora David está contente com Melodrama
    Brasil te ama, Lorde. Te esperamos    … Expand
  16. pedrostonex
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Maravilhoso! Parece um livro! Você consegue sentir com Ella a perspectiva no qual ela criou esse album! Letras divinas, PRODUÇÃO MARAVILHOSA! Lorde & Jack Antonoff, toma aqui o Grammy de vocês.
  17. StanIsMe
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    I have changed my point of view about Lorde. MELODRAMA is POWERFUL. Kind of dark and dance. It's the best album in this year. I hope it will be #1 in BB200.
  18. dersinhok4
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Lorde mostra que não é preciso ter um #1 na hot 100 para ter um álbum marcante como esse! Parabéns, espero que você continue com esse seu trabalho maravilhoso.
  19. ThiagoP13
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Fomos convidados a adentrar no mundo melodramático de uma das melhores artistas dos últimos tempos. Começamos com a espera do sinal verde e terminamos no momento em que ela percebeu que lugares e pessoas perfeitas não existem. Passamos por todas as suas incertezas e certezas. Todos as suas tristezas e todos os momentos de puro êxtase. O que esperar de uma garota que com apenas 16 anosFomos convidados a adentrar no mundo melodramático de uma das melhores artistas dos últimos tempos. Começamos com a espera do sinal verde e terminamos no momento em que ela percebeu que lugares e pessoas perfeitas não existem. Passamos por todas as suas incertezas e certezas. Todos as suas tristezas e todos os momentos de puro êxtase. O que esperar de uma garota que com apenas 16 anos entregou um álbum debut impecável? Eu te falo: Espera-se o melhor álbum do ano! Vocais, instrumentais e composições perfeitas! EU TÔ MUITO MELODRAMÁTICO!… Expand
  20. orangezest
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    The best album of the year. "Perfect Places" is incredible song. I love it, so much. Let her be the same.She has got interesting and cool songs. A good work)
  21. sherlock765
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    an album with a fantastic narrative, fantastic music, and fantastic production. all the songs tell a story. something many albums that have been released this year have been sorely lacking. lorde's lyricism never fails to impress and this album is no exception. album highlights are green light, sober, homemade dynamite, writer in the dark , and perfect places. this ethereal album isan album with a fantastic narrative, fantastic music, and fantastic production. all the songs tell a story. something many albums that have been released this year have been sorely lacking. lorde's lyricism never fails to impress and this album is no exception. album highlights are green light, sober, homemade dynamite, writer in the dark , and perfect places. this ethereal album is guaranteed to enter your ears with just one listen and send you spiraling through the same roller coaster of emotions lorde is going through. truly one of the best albums of 2017 so far.… Expand
  22. Djscotch123
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    The emotions Lorde paints with her personal experiences really makes for an enthralling listening experience.Its as if she captured the emotions of a our digital generation, and compressed them into these lovely tracks on the album. Each track has its own setting for you to escape in, and relatable concepts that question the lifestyle of a generation. One of the best albums I've heard this year.
  23. mirtaj
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    hard feelings es la mejor cancion sin duda! el ritmo, la letra... sublime! lo que mejoro esta mujer vocalmente y en sonido no se puede creer. Los violines y guitarras suenan hermsos, incluso con las canciones de su viejo album. Buen trabajo Lorde!
  24. WhatOnEarth
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Lorde's best album yet, in which the entire album feels like 1 song altogether, flowing seamlessly and perfectly. Also, idk why fandoms from other artists' (I'm suspecting from Lana Del Rey's), are giving this album a 0, that's unsportsmanlike.
  25. Samimacedo
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Album do ano felizmente, quem discordar é fã da Lana que quer tentar boicotar o hinário, parem de dar notas vermelhas, e se continuarem o album do ano ainda sim não se abalará.
  26. jusesuxx
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    An amazing sophomore effort from Lorde. You can appreciate the way she's matured, the album sounds very cohesive and there's no track that could be left off. The Louvre and Writer In The Dark are both highlights and probably the best songs of her career besides Ribs. 10/10.
  27. smrtboi2120
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The most shocking turnaround in an artist I can remember. Her debut wasn't bad by any means, but this sophomore effort is leaps and bounds in a whole other elite class of pop music. Without a doubt the best pop album of 2017 and it might stay that way as good as it is. Crisp, picture perfect production in every track coupled with truly exceptional songwriting/pop lyrics that do herThe most shocking turnaround in an artist I can remember. Her debut wasn't bad by any means, but this sophomore effort is leaps and bounds in a whole other elite class of pop music. Without a doubt the best pop album of 2017 and it might stay that way as good as it is. Crisp, picture perfect production in every track coupled with truly exceptional songwriting/pop lyrics that do her generation justice, in originality and infectiousness. You know an album is truly something special when the lead single isn't even the best track on the album. I wouldn't bother trying to pick which track(s) are the best, they're all remarkable. It's best just to enjoy the album from front to back skipping nothing, probably with your headphones on in a dark room.
    Katy Perry should take notes, along with any other professed pop diva or queen. Just like that, within 40 minutes, Lorde becomes my favorite pop artist in the business today. Not only that, but maybe the greatest youngest artist I listen to. Nas' illmatic released at the tender age of 19 probably still ranks as the best, but this album at 20 is perhaps just as impressive. I never remember ever being so caught off guard by an artist's sophomore release. I had my hopes and expectations for something good, but I did not expect to be blown away by a modern pop masterpiece. Credit has to be given to producer Jack Antonoff who has truly outdone himself along with his lead artist. Kudos to the other guest producers as well (Flume, S1).
    I guess I should clarify what this album is and what this album isn't. Is this the greatest album of the decade? No. That still belongs to Kanye IMO. Time will tell where this ranks when this decade is all said and done. Is it the greatest female pop album of the decade? Debatable. I still give the nod to Queen Bey and her genre crushing Lemonade, but this album can't be too far behind. Is it album of the year? Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. would like to have a word with you. Is it the most SHOCKINGLY impressive release so far this year? I say yes. Does it deserve all the pop Grammy awards this year? As it stands now, yes.
    This year to date, "Liability" is the most emotionally moving track I have heard, and that's saying something. Though as stated before the production is immaculate throughout, I like the double-track song "Hard Feelings/Loveless" and "Sober II (Melodrama)" as prime examples of it. And "Perfect Places" sounds like a massive victory lap for her as the album's closing track.
    At a moment in time where I began to question whether I could enjoy anything anymore and where younger generations were headed, Ella or Lorde swept in for the strongest, most refreshing form of reassurance I couldn't imagine that not all hope was lost. With lyrics well beyond her years and focused production to boot, Lorde becomes a new torch-holder for an entire generation. Even more respectable is that she could easily have rested on her laurels, being in the pop genre, and released a safe project that would have sold high numbers regardless, but clearly Lorde has loftier ambitions for herself and she should pat herself on the back for this one and rest assured it was a job well done and she hit her mark in spades. With a big tour to go along with it all I'm sure Lorde won't rest, but she really should and enjoy/bask in all the glory/recognition/acclaim/awards this album truly deserves.

    Favorite lyrics:
    "Blowing **** up with homemade dynamite"
    "Broadcast the boom boom boom boom, make 'em all dance to it"
    "They say, "You're a little much for me, you're a liability"
    "Bet you wanna rip my heart out
    Bet you wanna skip my calls now
    Well guess what? I like that
    ‘Cause I’m gonna mess your life up
    Gonna wanna tape my mouth shut
    Look out, lovers
    We’re L.O.V.E.L.E.S.S
    Generation"
    "We told you this was melodrama
    You wanted something that we offer"
    "All of the things we're taking
    'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
    Send us to perfect places
    All of our heroes fading
    Now I can't stand to be alone
    Let's go to perfect places"    … Expand
  28. macfrisebastian
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    this is just amazing, Lorde has grown up an her music too, but now its more fun, more
    Variety of rhythms from the beggining to the end, green light is a masterpiece that makes you feel alive, it's the happiest song i ever heard from lorde, and then "Liability" with a beautiful lyric that makes you cry tough, and the whoie album shows a really hard work , ¡well done lorde!
  29. joscsl
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    A powerful portrait of loneliness, heartbreak, youthful nights and young love. It's really an amazing follow up, and a beautiful album on it´s own. Gonna be immersed in the Melodrama world for a while. (9.8/10)
  30. Pinglu50
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Lorde couldn't have done a better sophomore album. In fact, I didn't expect break up / love songs from Lorde considering Pure Heroine as an album totally not about that, which surprised me in a good way, even writing about cliche stuff such as heartbreak, Lorde proves to be THAT GIRL, that songwriter. David Bowie was right when he called her "the future of music". Melodrama is aLorde couldn't have done a better sophomore album. In fact, I didn't expect break up / love songs from Lorde considering Pure Heroine as an album totally not about that, which surprised me in a good way, even writing about cliche stuff such as heartbreak, Lorde proves to be THAT GIRL, that songwriter. David Bowie was right when he called her "the future of music". Melodrama is a rollercoaster we all must go into at a point in our lives, and I'm so proud for going through her music as of Pure Heroine, The Mockingjay Soundtrack, now Melodrama and expect many more masterpieces to come.… Expand
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#3 Best Album of 2017
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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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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