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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  2. Mixed: 88 out of 4504
  3. Negative: 353 out of 4504
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  1. exilest
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    After four years of waiting, Lorde has truly delivered one of the best
    pop albums of 2017.
    With an exquisite production, the album holds in its catalogue some unforgettable tunes, from the triumphant opener 'Green Light', to the infectious anthem 'Supercut', which highly resembles Robyn's 2010 hit song 'Dancing on My Own', to the Kate Bush-esque ballad 'Writing in the Dark', or the eerie    After four years of waiting, Lorde has truly delivered one of the best
    pop albums of 2017.
    With an exquisite production, the album holds in its catalogue some unforgettable tunes, from the triumphant opener 'Green Light', to the infectious anthem 'Supercut', which highly resembles Robyn's 2010 hit song 'Dancing on My Own', to the Kate Bush-esque ballad 'Writing in the Dark', or the eerie and orchestral 'Sober II (Melodrama)' that perfectly embodies the "melodramatic" atmosphere of the album, a song that I love to describe as the lovechild of Kanye West and James Blake.
    The songwriting on this album does not disappoint as well, Ms. Yelich-O'Connor carving quite some memorable lines in her listeners' mind, such as "I still feel you, now and then/ Slow like pseudo-ephedrine/ When you see me, will you say I've changed?" from the wrenching ballad 'Writer in The Dark", or "I am your sweetheart psychopathic crush/ Drink up your movements, still I can't get enough" from my personal favourite track off this album, "The Louvre".
    There are so many lines, so many aspects to dissect from this pop masterpiece, but hey, I'm not a qualified critic, so I'll let the big dogs do their job. One final thing to add, this album has a huge potential of getting an Album of The Year nomination, and even winning. Congratulations, Ella! You've done it again!    … Expand
  2. samseacrest
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    A very cohesive and well-arranged album. It deserves all the acclaims it's been getting so far. Despite the album being great as a whole, there are not many stand-out tracks or single-worthy songs that you would enjoy listening on the radio. Still, an amazing effort by lorde who writes and co-produces ALL her songs herself.
  3. danielsons
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Esse álbum é MARAVILHOSO, Lorde mudou a sonoridade (comparando com PH) e ficou muito bom, as letras são perfeitas, a produção nesse álbum está no ponto, e não tem uma faixa ruim ou que possa ser considerada filler.
    Meu top 3 no álbum fica com: Sober II (Melodrama), Perfect Places e The Louvre. Menção especial a Liability que é uma das músicas mais profundas que já ouvi
  4. chrisPH
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    I've waited a very long time for this album. Lorde delivered a piece of art that I've been listening for days straight. This is my album of the year. Thank you, Lorde.
  5. MusicCrisis
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Ella is still young, but she always show a very unusual vision of life. Vulnerability, pain. Pure Talent. Couldn't believe that she made something also better than PH. Awesome.
  6. TimW001
    Jul 7, 2017
    9
    Lorde has put together a very strong album. If you're new to Lorde or loved Pure Heroin this is an album that deserves a listen. Similar style to her previous album, but the lyrics have much more substance. Songs that notable from the album: Writer in the Dark, Perfect Places, Supercut, The louvre, Melodrama, Liability.
  7. marcmyworks
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    Melodrama delivers some interesting changes in Lorde's repertoire, as her songs are less about teen angst and more geared to the melodrama of relationships (see where she got the title?). Overall the album is quite good, though does not contain as memorable a track, the likes of 'Royals', 'Team' or 'Tennis Court'. Personally I am not a fan of the lead single "Green Light", but the restMelodrama delivers some interesting changes in Lorde's repertoire, as her songs are less about teen angst and more geared to the melodrama of relationships (see where she got the title?). Overall the album is quite good, though does not contain as memorable a track, the likes of 'Royals', 'Team' or 'Tennis Court'. Personally I am not a fan of the lead single "Green Light", but the rest of the album is far superior. Download: Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Perfect Places.… Expand
  8. thedaywalker
    Jun 21, 2017
    9
    Very relaxing album, very well made, i was never a big fan of Lorde, i liked some on her singles, but this album huge, and best thing about it, doesn't contain a lot of songs, which is a plus for me, álbum with a lot of songs tend to lack in quality, which is why i enjoy albums with a low amount of songs better... Green Light, Perfect places are my favorite songs, and liability is aVery relaxing album, very well made, i was never a big fan of Lorde, i liked some on her singles, but this album huge, and best thing about it, doesn't contain a lot of songs, which is a plus for me, álbum with a lot of songs tend to lack in quality, which is why i enjoy albums with a low amount of songs better... Green Light, Perfect places are my favorite songs, and liability is a beautiful song… Expand
  9. GatesXxX
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Everybody is talking about this because the world knows it worth.
    Melodrama is without a doubt the best album released on this year, Its is melancholic and so strong at the same time, something really hard to create, but so enjoyable and unforgettable.
    Top tracks are all of the songs, so give it one, two, a thousand chances.
  10. FelixDiaz14
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Es increíble, cada letra, cada ritmo, cada sentimiento, la voz de Lorde, este álbum hace quieras escuchar cada canción que está en el, sin duda es el mejor álbum del año.
  11. phannotda
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    it took four years to make this album, and the four year wait is well worth it. the album has a central theme, has a story for all songs, and sounds great.
  12. miguelcasillass
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST ALBUM OF YEAR, this is so beautiful, lorde made a album so perfect, the lyrics are most beuatiful than Pure Heroine, better than ever, p e r f e c t… Expand
  13. LeoHdz
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Lorde's Melodrama takes you into a conceptual party of existence infused with all kinds of intense colors and emotions: heart beats of first love encounters, blissful dances that take part accompanied by friends or in isolated spaces, the heat of a heartbreak and what comes with it; overcoming loneliness, the heartache of memoir, wishing for it all to be different and going back and makingLorde's Melodrama takes you into a conceptual party of existence infused with all kinds of intense colors and emotions: heart beats of first love encounters, blissful dances that take part accompanied by friends or in isolated spaces, the heat of a heartbreak and what comes with it; overcoming loneliness, the heartache of memoir, wishing for it all to be different and going back and making it right but not being able to, accepting reality and acquiring comfortability with being by yourself, therefore defining who you are, a self-discovery act. Melodrama indeed offers melodramatic experiences in an excellent art form: one of the most elevated pop music ever made. She manages to cleverly deconstruct pop music while still maintaining the essence of the genre, therefore resulting in unconventional pop music with sugary melodies and capturing pop beats, all arranged with the most careful selection and with high-quality lyrics that evidenciate Lorde's incredible talent as a writer. Whether or not you're going through a break-up, Melodrama suits every single sentimental individual, offering catharsis, an elixir for all the sentimental entanglement. I promise that you'll feel infinite with this masterpiece of an album, at least I know I feel it utterly. After all, we've all danced with the melodrama.… Expand
  14. Liability
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    Sex for your ears. The best album. Lorde has the best words, Believe me when i say say that because that i can tell you. Lorde is the greatest, they'll hang her in the louvre.
  15. NikolaPejcin
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is a masterpiece, there is no song that is bad.Simply the best album of 2017 maybe even the last decade.It is very cohesive and is well written by Ella and Jack, who are one of the best in what they do. Songs like "supercut" or "the louvre"are something to live for. The whole album rhythm is amazing and well positioned there are no words that can describe the lyrics masterpieceMelodrama is a masterpiece, there is no song that is bad.Simply the best album of 2017 maybe even the last decade.It is very cohesive and is well written by Ella and Jack, who are one of the best in what they do. Songs like "supercut" or "the louvre"are something to live for. The whole album rhythm is amazing and well positioned there are no words that can describe the lyrics masterpiece that is entered there.Ella made it perfect as she always does.… Expand
  16. aladdinsane12
    Jul 14, 2017
    9
    Lorde's Melodrama rises as the romantic come-of-age zeitgeist of its generation, talking about topics that might hurt most of us, Lorde takes a really unique approach and makes each song hers as much as the listener's, with highlights such as The Louvre, Supercut and Hard Feelings, there is no doubt Melodrama can be crowned as one of the best follow-up records of the decade.
  17. PatrickMH
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    I'm lucky to be alive, Lorde went too far and i feel blessed, Green Light the first single makes you dance and all the album makes you feel alive, that is incredible.
  18. Dagedon29
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Lo que estamos seguros es que la espera de casi 4 años valió la pena, este álbum esta bien hecho, en letra, voz y producción, Lorde se ha colocado en otro nivel, una niña ñrodigio de la música, he disfrutado este álbum desde que salió.
  19. LL24
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    I LOVEEEEEEE this album so much. A fantastic mixture of lyrics, production, and overall growth from her previous album. So happy to experience this from Lorde.
  20. MEL4
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    best album of 2017 handsdown, so beautiful and full of magic. a true work of art that should be appreciated. i love the concept and all the stories it tell us
  21. bnhhb
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Such an amazing album, really. Lorde oudid her past work in so many possible ways. Anyone hating on this new record is clearly not appreciative of creative work of art.
  22. melofan16
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Album of the year, Lorde DID that. This masterpiece may have you dancing or crying in your bed, and that's MELODRAMA. Every single song is perfect, every line, every broken heartstring. Production and lyrics 10/10. An album to remember
  23. xtinaqueenofpop
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    que hinoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo pisou amore uhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu so to digitando pra dar 150 ops deu e ja passou rs fui flw valeu o 10 igual o lust for life
    deem 10 no LUST FOR LIFE - LANA DEL REY
    10 NO MELODRAMA - LORDE
  24. BDD2003
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    El álbum es bueno en todos los sentidos, Lorde pudo cambiar a música más alegre, más "PoP" y lo hizo bien, para mi Melodrama es el mejor álbum del 2017.
  25. DouglasPio
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Querido Lanafã, vir flodar notas negativas no álbum pop do ano não o fara o lust for life ser melhor.
    Os 4 anos de espera valeram cada segundo, Lorde nos entregou um álbum maduro, coeso... Todos os detalhes parecem muito bem pensados, desde a organização das faixas, até às referencias e ironias. Ouvindo o disco, fica muito evidente a evolução musical se comparado a seu primeiro trabalho.    Querido Lanafã, vir flodar notas negativas no álbum pop do ano não o fara o lust for life ser melhor.
    Os 4 anos de espera valeram cada segundo, Lorde nos entregou um álbum maduro, coeso... Todos os detalhes parecem muito bem pensados, desde a organização das faixas, até às referencias e ironias. Ouvindo o disco, fica muito evidente a evolução musical se comparado a seu primeiro trabalho. Eu realmente amo esse álbum, e acredito que seja um forte candidato para as premiações musicais futuras. Tenho muito orgulho de ter acompanhado a evolução e crescimento do ícone juvenil.    … Expand
  26. LordeLegion
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is in my opinion the best album released in 2017. Everything from the lyrical content to production is absolutely top notch. This album is one big step for Lorde and I'm glad she delivered!
  27. niqi91
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    I was thinking that Pure Heroine was going to be hard to beat, but Lorde proved that she is an artist from another world.
    Melodrama is a masterpiece. Remember what the majestic David Bowie said: Lorde is the future of music.
    That's All.

    MELODRAMA FOREVER
  28. thenayan
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    This is truly an amazing album. Definitely the best album of 2017. The production is spectacular, and Lorde's voice sounds better than ever. I listened to this album as a non-fan. I've heard a few songs off of Pure Heroine here and there, and decided to listen to Melodrama when it came out. Instantly made it to one of my favorite albums. It might not have the huge hit like what Royals didThis is truly an amazing album. Definitely the best album of 2017. The production is spectacular, and Lorde's voice sounds better than ever. I listened to this album as a non-fan. I've heard a few songs off of Pure Heroine here and there, and decided to listen to Melodrama when it came out. Instantly made it to one of my favorite albums. It might not have the huge hit like what Royals did for Pure Heroine, but who needs it when this album is a spectacular masterpiece.… Expand
  29. Nates_opinion
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    After a fair hiatus New Zealand singer songwriter Lorde is back and better than ever her sophomore album. A crisp alternative pop concept masterpiece, with unique, beautiful and sometimes violent production by the one and only Jack Antonoff who has worked with other big artists such as Taylor Swift,
    P!nk, Sia and many more. After the success of her last album “Pure Heroine”, Lorde (Ella    After a fair hiatus New Zealand singer songwriter Lorde is back and better than ever her sophomore album. A crisp alternative pop concept masterpiece, with unique, beautiful and sometimes violent production by the one and only Jack Antonoff who has worked with other big artists such as Taylor Swift,
    P!nk, Sia and many more. After the success of her last album “Pure Heroine”, Lorde (Ella O’Conner) slams back with this glorious critically acclaimed ride that will have you singing, dancing, laughing and crying. Melodrama was nominated for album of the year and scored a 91 on meteoritic becoming one of the top 3 highest scoring albums of 2017. This record immediately grabbed my attention from its smooth vocals and incredibly unique sound which has made it not only my favorite album of 2017 but of all time.
    Every single song is meaningful, timeless and lovely, I could never pick a favorite.    … Expand
  30. Skydog
    Jun 20, 2017
    7
    I enjoyed this album much more than her first one. But i will say it's far from a 9 or 10. There is still filler on this album I feel.
    However, I did very much enjoy Writer in The Dark and The Louvre. I feel on these two tracks she shows how she can pretty much do any style of music and nail the performance.
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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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