Solar Power
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 20, 2021
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 1363 Ratings

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  1. drewrussell2020
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    amazing album love it, it is one of lordes best works of art she is so talented and deserves everything she has.
  2. FREYLOPEZ12
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El regreso de Lorde con "Solar Power" es una jugada muy arriesgada pero a la vez certera, alejandose de los sonidos oscuros de Melodrama y adentrándose a sonidos acústicos y experimentales, sin duda no esperaba menos de una cantante que demostró reinventarse y arriesgarse artísticamente en cada álbum… Expand
  3. lmills29
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    an absolute masterpiece. yes, melodrama and ph were commercially successful but sp has purposely been written to not be. joni mitchell’s tapestry album and john lennon’s musical era post beatles are what i find remind me of sp, and these were some of their best works!! i didn’t give it a 10, only bc the standard release didn’t (and should’ve) included the two tracks released on deluxe -an absolute masterpiece. yes, melodrama and ph were commercially successful but sp has purposely been written to not be. joni mitchell’s tapestry album and john lennon’s musical era post beatles are what i find remind me of sp, and these were some of their best works!! i didn’t give it a 10, only bc the standard release didn’t (and should’ve) included the two tracks released on deluxe - those two were god tier songs of this album imo… Expand
  4. Urbano2021
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorde has done it again by changing her artistic direction in a good way. This album takes care of all your worries with its melodies and catchy lyrics.
  5. Dave_17
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Excelente album, Lorde cambió mucho en lo que tiene que ver sus letras desde Melodrama. Pero a nivel musical es un album disfrutable y sobre todo muy limpia la producción con buenas letras. Es un album increíble que sin duda crece en ti más y más mientras más lo escuchas.
  6. VioletaIsabel
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    different is not synonymous with the word "bad." it's timeless. she dedicated several years to each piece and it shows. she has had the opportunity to grow as an individual and her mental health is better. melodrama and pure heroine come from a teenage side of her. i am proud of her
  7. robin03
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With her third Studio Album Lorde explores an entirely new Sound for her. The Melodies of every Song are unbelievably beautiful with an production that even tops her second Album Melodrama. The Lyricism is the cherry on top of Solar Power, beautifully written Lyrics that have Lordes complex Vocabulary but at the same time are easy to understand. It‘s definitely something new that some might need some time to adjust too but it was definitely worth the wait.… Expand
  8. Daveyassing
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    The album is an expierence and not something to think over too much with, it's not meant to be inspected by every second with high quality headphones or analyse deeply every single word. It's just meant to be listened to and enjoyed with no thoughts head empty kinda vibe. I personally enjoyed it a lot, but if you don't give it at least 3 listens for it to sink in your mind and find it'sThe album is an expierence and not something to think over too much with, it's not meant to be inspected by every second with high quality headphones or analyse deeply every single word. It's just meant to be listened to and enjoyed with no thoughts head empty kinda vibe. I personally enjoyed it a lot, but if you don't give it at least 3 listens for it to sink in your mind and find it's spot, then you probably wont like it, and that's ok, doesn't mean it's a bad album.… Expand
  9. 1010100110101
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Taaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssss s s s s s s s s. Yas Yas sssss. S s s s s s s ayaysysssss
  10. RasmusDom
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    She's done it again! Simply breathtaking and beautiful. If you're looking for a melodrama 2.0 you will be disappointed but that's the point. If you on the other hand is open for to take in this beautiful, raw and personal nature of Solar Power you will have a great time with it! Definitely worth checking out and spend time with!
  11. IvanSCCP
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Apesar das diferenças em relação ao 'Melodrama', o terceiro álbum da Lorde traz, sim, extrema qualidade musical. Compará-lo ao antecessor não é o caminho ideal, uma vez que são eras diferentes, sonoridade diferente e uma Lorde mais mistura. Continua sendo a Lorde, de muita qualidade, e é isso que importa.
  12. davidfenty
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect, it is the perfect summer that we all wish in our lives, once again Lorde surprises us with a cohesive, unexpected and beautiful album, she is the future of music
  13. Caja
    Aug 22, 2021
    2
    Es un conjunto demasiado referencial. Recuerda un poco a The Mamas & The Papas, pero no tan bueno… incluso las hay, o al menos así se siente, a artistas actuales como Lana del Rey y Taylor Swift. Seguro que el productor se sintió muy cómodo haciendo este álbum. Es un cambio que decepciona.
  14. rayssonbruno
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    so emotional, so confident & confused & lost at the sams time, ella always make us thinking and learning! loved this album so so so much
  15. angenavo
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece!! Lorde showed her growth and proved that she will not repeat herself.
  16. alexander0231
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best way to describe this album is cottagecore euphoria. pure bliss and warmth… Expand
  17. lordemusiccc
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    The album is so unique and complimentary every song suits the other. It’s definitely Lorde greatest project
  18. lordecristofer
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Thanks, Lorde. This album is magnificent and is all we need right now. Solar Power is harmonious and its lyrics are so special. The work that Lorde gives us is so beautiful.
  19. JoshOPiper
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I'm sure it comes as no surprise to anyone that Lorde has once again created an outstanding project that was executed beautifully. Her song writing continues to speak for itself, wrapped in a cocoon of production (spearheaded by Lorde herself) that is so different than anything I'm hearing in the contemporary world of music. Jack Antonoff's contributions to this production can't goI'm sure it comes as no surprise to anyone that Lorde has once again created an outstanding project that was executed beautifully. Her song writing continues to speak for itself, wrapped in a cocoon of production (spearheaded by Lorde herself) that is so different than anything I'm hearing in the contemporary world of music. Jack Antonoff's contributions to this production can't go un-missed, and their teamwork shines through. The themes are so exotic feeling, as if summer is breathing on your neck and all there is to do is look inside yourself and feel good about it. I've listened three times, and the highlights for me are The Path, Solar Power, California, Stoned at the Nail Salon, Fallen Fruit, Secrets From a Girl (Who's Seen It All), Dominoes, Big Star, Mood Ring and Hold No Grudge. I'm intoxicated by this album and can't wait to unravel and learn to love it more.… Expand
  20. Rush911
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    NEW SOUND to breathe in. It's no Melodrama nor Pure Heroine, it's SOLAR POWER. A wonderful and chill record that proved once again that Lorde is one of the best living artists in the world. She's versatile and doesn't need anyone's approval. The whole sound of this album is talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely notNEW SOUND to breathe in. It's no Melodrama nor Pure Heroine, it's SOLAR POWER. A wonderful and chill record that proved once again that Lorde is one of the best living artists in the world. She's versatile and doesn't need anyone's approval. The whole sound of this album is talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it. - Lady Gaga

    top 5
    1. Stoned at the Nail Salon
    2. Mood Ring
    3. The path
    4. Fallen Fruit
    5. Oceanic Feeling    … Expand
  21. finnyoboy
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    This is the most flat, boring, and all around terrible album I’ve ever heard from a mainstream artist.
  22. MAUROOO
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    You'll leave us dancing on the fallen fruit ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣
  23. Javiediam
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    It's simply a good work. Lorde knows how to create a cohesive album and Solar Power explores new sound and they are used in every song differently. Lyrically it's mature and could be the most atemporal works of Ella
  24. joaovictortc
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    Such a nice, breezy, light and relaxing experience. Some lines can make you burst into tears, and others can make you smile and feel a warm heart. Throughout these 12 guitar driven tunes, you will feel the solar power, the summer winds and the heartbreaking feeling of growing up.
  25. qwertiop
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorde have grown as a happy person and it shows. Her ecstatic state it's contagious and it's full of new rhythms for her that shows that she will never give us the same music twice
  26. H8IsTheOneForMe
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album really transports us to a mystical and divine place. It captivates the essence of nature and purity of life itself. Special highlight to Fallen Fruit, which is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish.
  27. zhong
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I love the path and solar power and mood ring so much this album reminds me of the ocean and greenfield
  28. Nealmoerman
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    a classic, a slow burner, the perfect album to wake up to after a long hot summer night, an ode to the sun
  29. sanpreetsingh34
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    A perfect dream-pop album, with soothing, mellow vibes. A word of caution - don't go into it expecting PH or Melo 2.0. A lot changes in four years, and I'm here for this new sonic direction Lorde has taken! Begin your sun salutations!
  30. ops_felps
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorde was such a genius bring that masterpiece to the world. I just wanna say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU LORDE.
  31. danielefabietti
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Perfection. If you stop comparing this masterpiece to melodrama you’ll start enjoying this too
  32. hkamusiapa
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In case anyone wondering. This album is so much better than any ariana grande has put out throughout her carreer. Must listen.… Expand
  33. Benjaminzuza
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    It’s an amazing work, the lyrics makes you feel everything, sadness, happiness, nostalgia, euphoria, and the production it’s wow
  34. david_04
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    All I have to say is “wow” -her best album so far!!!!
    Melodrama felt like a “vivid fever dream” in a world full of heartbreaks and darkness, whereas Solar Power…is just something else. Truly magical. Best record from this year in my opinion. Great job Ella!! solar power forever xx❤️
  35. carcerise
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    this album was made only for smart people, so if it's not clicking on you...
  36. Wadsxx
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    People gotta stop expecting anything from other people, specially from artists. Go search for therapy. Your expectation is not a bar to be broken by any artist, and breaking news: artistry worlds does not rounds around your music taste. That been said: Lorde's third album is ANYTHING but boring or lacking of a single thing. It's a complete and cohesive body of work. She told us what shePeople gotta stop expecting anything from other people, specially from artists. Go search for therapy. Your expectation is not a bar to be broken by any artist, and breaking news: artistry worlds does not rounds around your music taste. That been said: Lorde's third album is ANYTHING but boring or lacking of a single thing. It's a complete and cohesive body of work. She told us what she was looking for to achieve with this release and she deliveries it. It's a happy mature album from a 24yo woman who does not relate to the songs she wrote when she as a kid anymore and that now wants to explore other themes and technicals skills.

    Lorde really pushed herself through with vocals on this album, and anyone who's listen to a single song from her past works know that this is true. She's been more involved in production in this new album than in any other before and it's really refreshing to hear someone experimenting new abilities and studying something new. We already know by her 2 first albums what's she can do, and he'll yeah she can do anything with mastery, now what we're supposed to be expecting from her is anything that we DONT know she can do, and this is a nice, happy, and brave delivery of it. I'm proud.    … Expand
  37. GingerBread06
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Such a great and fun album! Very relaxing and I already know I will be listening to this a lot in the future. Maybe it's not as good as her other albums, but it is still good and worth listening too.
  38. thelouvre_
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    amazing body of work. the cohesiveness was something that i really appreciated from this record. each song has a similar vibe but it never sounds the same. i can’t believe i was introduced to so many different emotions with such minimalistic productions, it was truly fantastic! the lyrics were just as i expected, poignant, incredibly relatable and just overall dreamy and beautiful. ellaamazing body of work. the cohesiveness was something that i really appreciated from this record. each song has a similar vibe but it never sounds the same. i can’t believe i was introduced to so many different emotions with such minimalistic productions, it was truly fantastic! the lyrics were just as i expected, poignant, incredibly relatable and just overall dreamy and beautiful. ella introduced us a new facette of her while still incorporating nostalgic elements from melodrama and pure heroine which i really loved. i appreciate and love an artist who switches up and KNOWS how to execute it perfectly and ladies and gentlemen, our lorde and saviour has done it again. HAPPY SOLAR POWER DAY!… Expand
  39. Rv1234
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    How can you not give this album a 10? It’s magnificent. Have a few wines before enjoying this , trust me.
  40. lucasmoreirx
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    once again Lorde brings us a cohesive album and we just need to acclaim this work of art
  41. SonicZeroes
    Aug 22, 2021
    2
    It's disappointing that Lorde was more interested in mocking anglo-saxon soccer moms sprawled out on yoga mats than she was putting out a single with some semblance of originality. And the line about not wanting to be a savior, when she had publicly called out other artists for the toxic implications of their music in the past, seemed contradictory and was a bit of a head scratcher.It's disappointing that Lorde was more interested in mocking anglo-saxon soccer moms sprawled out on yoga mats than she was putting out a single with some semblance of originality. And the line about not wanting to be a savior, when she had publicly called out other artists for the toxic implications of their music in the past, seemed contradictory and was a bit of a head scratcher. Melodrama certainly wasn't the masterpiece others have made it out to be either, but at least that record had tracks that could easily be distinguished from each other. The instrumentation on Solar Power simply doesn't play into Lorde's strengths. She's at her best when she's belting out formulaic synth-laden bops and bangers. The Laurel Canyon sound doesn't suit her and frankly should be left to the contemporaries who can do something interesting with it; she is not a Lana Del Rey who can excel with most any genre she touches, so she should refine the sound that works best. If it's not necessarily commercial success she's after, then I wonder what that 4 year break was for, because the message isn't what most would consider to be revelatory. Musings about the pressures of being a pop star and healing through nature are cliche, and when you've thrown poorly executed satire into the mix, you've got an album with a muddled focus. Speaking of satire, Lorde should be careful about parodying spirituality. Rene Descartes put it best: "Any community that gets its laughs by pretending to be idiots will eventually be flooded by actual idiots who mistakenly believe that they're in good company." I'm feeling a strong cringe to a light yikes on this one.… Expand
  42. gusannooo
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    I loved this album, it feels so calm and experimental in my opinion, surely Lorde did it again.
  43. kanya
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    perfect record for the summer! well done Lorde you did it again. Solar Power has a really calming vibes to it that i like. this album is a grower, if you don't like it please try to re-listen to it. love the acoustic vibes and cicada sounds. Lorde managed to capture the New Zealand summer with her genius songwriting and beautiful voice. i love that this album is mostly about her family,perfect record for the summer! well done Lorde you did it again. Solar Power has a really calming vibes to it that i like. this album is a grower, if you don't like it please try to re-listen to it. love the acoustic vibes and cicada sounds. Lorde managed to capture the New Zealand summer with her genius songwriting and beautiful voice. i love that this album is mostly about her family, friends, and her personal life reflecting on her fame. i think the production of this album is perfect, it just fits perfectly with the concept of the album . overall a great album and will definitely be one of those "ahead of its time" album… Expand
  44. Ajdeojthe123
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece from Lorde which perfectly captures her growth as an artist, something which some critics can’t seem to grasp. I love that it has both happy and uplifting tracks and also sad tracks. I have listened to this on repeat since it’s release and I don’t see myself stopping any time soon. I love it
  45. meg4angels
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. péssimo muito ruim horrivel ta amarrado negocio ruim pessimo horrivel n sei como uma pessoa faz isso… Expand
  46. chrismatan
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Extremely underwhelming album. Jack Antonoff needs to be stopped. Sounds like a bad Lana Del Rey album
  47. Marco20091998
    Aug 23, 2021
    0
    Please stop, gays. Stop pretending this is a good album, it is not. It sounds so boring, and you trying to excuse this mess saying "this is not melodrama 2.0" yeah melodrama wasn't PH 2.0 and we still love it.
    I'm truly disappointed, I was so excited about the tour and the era, but now I think I'm just gonna think SP doesn't exist and we only have PH and Melo.
  48. leciorabello
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is a kind of an album you either get or not. I totally do. Its sound and lyrics speak directly to me.
  49. TaisaLopes
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    The growth when it comes to lyricism is just WOW. Perfectly produced by Jack Antonoff and in the future, i bet the skeptical critics in the future will consider this one a ahead of its time masterpiece!
  50. pusycola
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!Great Album!
  51. ianvalentine
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    maaaano, eu amei
  52. luis1_valle
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Great Album!!! It’s a masterpiece, I don’t know people saying that it’s a bad album, if we see the lyrics we could find Lordes feelings, it’s a relax, acid and cannabis album jajaja. It has strong songs as Fallen Fuit, The Path and Ocean Feelings. The first mistake that we can do it’s to compare with Melodrama. Melodrama was excellent album but the era ended now with Solar Power is staringGreat Album!!! It’s a masterpiece, I don’t know people saying that it’s a bad album, if we see the lyrics we could find Lordes feelings, it’s a relax, acid and cannabis album jajaja. It has strong songs as Fallen Fuit, The Path and Ocean Feelings. The first mistake that we can do it’s to compare with Melodrama. Melodrama was excellent album but the era ended now with Solar Power is staring and all Lorde fans we have to support her, Lorde is the queen of the reinvention. So monumental.… Expand
  53. WriterITDark
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    yall are just mad she is finally happy, yall just wanted melodrama 2 and this is a way decent album
  54. imnotanymore
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    So good, like I don’t have much more to say. It resonates with me in so many levels. Masterpiece.
  55. Mickey777
    Aug 20, 2021
    1
    Such a disappointment. I can’t believe it took 4 years for this mess. Most songs are boring, and does not show any form of growth
  56. MatPP
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    such an underrated one, so good and refreshing. lorde has shown her versatility once again
  57. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    Admittedly a slighter, more patchwork effort than either of her monolithic prior two releases, albeit one she's arguably earned with the quality of those albums in mind, Lorde's lyrics don't always carry the weight she perhaps wishes them to, writing for the first time as an insider looking out as opposed to vice-versa as she is, but her newfound folk-pop sensibilities, befitting theAdmittedly a slighter, more patchwork effort than either of her monolithic prior two releases, albeit one she's arguably earned with the quality of those albums in mind, Lorde's lyrics don't always carry the weight she perhaps wishes them to, writing for the first time as an insider looking out as opposed to vice-versa as she is, but her newfound folk-pop sensibilities, befitting the album's title, keeps things sunny and agreeably, breezily listenable throughout.… Expand
  58. Otavio01
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    odeio confessar mas os quatro anos de espera valeram a pena essa álbum ta tão perfeito quanto o melodrama lorde segue se superando a cada trabalho
  59. VGrijalvaG
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Todas laa reseñas no dejan de pensar en su trabajo anterior, deberían dejarlo atras y dar una oportunidad
  60. Evrimerve
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing comeback after 4 years. The path is a great opening song, fallen fruit&dominoes &mood ring are the highlists for me
  61. duda_
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    se você escutar esse álbum e achando que irá ser um melodrama 2.0, você vai se decepcionar bastante, mas ele é um álbum perfeito e coeso
  62. valentinsr
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    A magnificent album of Lorde happier than ever. The 2 bonus tracks of the deluxe version are some of the best songs on the album. Solar Power album is a mood.
  63. bernardobonan
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solar power is wonder, want to walk in the beach when I listen this album☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️… Expand
  64. ethanwhite
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a good album and high quality. vocally is probably her best album. do not expect it to sound like melodrama or pure heroine as it sounds completely different… Expand
  65. pokeslowbro
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing body of work, coming from the amazing melodrama this is a growth in the right direction
  66. karatepudge
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorde has completely changed her sound once again and excels. A cohesive album with incredible lyrics that give you chills. Everyone is feeling the solar power☀️
  67. MONSTER2295
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Inspiring and emotional. Lorde seems to be accepting she is, in fact, growing up and she is facing it glamorously sharing some very important reflections with this album.
  68. dmatia
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This aint a party, this is a new state of mind. Come and let the bliss begin.
  69. henry5609
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is the perfect summer album, the whole album is just amazing, i love that lorde change her sound
  70. arianadelrey
    Sep 6, 2021
    0
    boring. people only act like they like it cuz it’s lorde. stream dangerous woman!
  71. Alex_sb
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The return of the true queen of the alternative is wonderful, in this album Lorde writes songs about how young people face their problems through different cultures but these same behaviors harm cultures, she shows us that she has the ability to produce and write in an IMPECCABLE way, we needed the queen's music
  72. melbean
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    Lorde shows so much maturity with this album, the slowing down of tempo is refreshing to hear after such a turbulent year. The guitars and vocal harmonies are beautifully synced. Lyrically she speaks to the fears of an anxious millennial but then reminds us it is all going to be ok.
  73. LaValeh
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Entendí todo lo que Lorde quiso hacer con este álbum. Este álbum lo hizo POR y PARA ella. No lo hizo para ganar fama, sino que lo hizo para tirar el celular en la arena y poner en los parlantes su propio disco y bailar con sus amigos en la playa. Es un sube y baja de emociones ya que tenés canciones para todos los estados de ánimo y eso es lo que, para mi, lo hace bueno. En un primer instante tuve una conexión con este tercer disco.… Expand
  74. leonmelo1
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Totally perfect! This album is a masterpiece that talk to me in a personally way. Thank you Lorde for making music! And f**k the Sputnik Music and The Independent.… Expand
  75. Adin11
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    while much of the album feels underdeveloped, offering musical ideas not fully explored or demo-like recording, Lorde’s gripping vocal and lyrical performance are at their peak, making for an engaging listen.
  76. sanja22525
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    The album is absolutely amazing. Her vocals are so stunning and relaxing. A masterpiece, truly.
  77. lordechild
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is so magical. Pitchfork should put their opinions in their **** holes. Lorde just want us to experience a new level in this life. This album is perfect while you were walking in the beach back and forth. You will gonna experience feelings you never felt before. Magical, pure nostalgia, tears of heaven. Her best album vocally. 10/10
  78. Mfvq
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Todo el mundo esperaba la siguiente revelacion de Jesucristo con este album tras el gran exito de Melodrama, sin embargo ¿como compites con tu mejor album hasta la fecha? No lo haces. Solar power se aleja de Melodrama para que cada uno brille en su respectivo color. Mientras uno grita al vacío de la noche tras una intensa fiesta llena de malas decisiones y recuerdos negativos el otro esTodo el mundo esperaba la siguiente revelacion de Jesucristo con este album tras el gran exito de Melodrama, sin embargo ¿como compites con tu mejor album hasta la fecha? No lo haces. Solar power se aleja de Melodrama para que cada uno brille en su respectivo color. Mientras uno grita al vacío de la noche tras una intensa fiesta llena de malas decisiones y recuerdos negativos el otro es una melodía que te acompaña en una tarde de aventuras, Jack como productor es un maestro en este tipo de Baladas-Popish y si bien se le compara con Taylor y Lana por ser "similares" cada canción tiene su brillo que es acompañada por una redacción y voz increíble como la de Lorde. La gran division entre sus exitos es lo que enriqueze a la musica de Lorde, sin duda alguna Solar Power se ha ganado su posicion como album imprescindible.… Expand
  79. andicas
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is one that will make you feel different emotions. From ‘The Path’ to ‘Oceanic Feeling’ every single track is unique and delivers. Highly recommend listening to this.
  80. eduarismo
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    místico, calmo e delicioso! mesmo sendo diferente de todos os seus antecessores, ainda é a lorde, nas letras, nos gestos e na sonoridade. icônico para viagens de carro e dias ensolarados.
  81. Lentilson
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album smiles and winks at you with its’ constant hints to Lorde’s folk-rock forbears like Joni Mitchell ans The Mama’s and Papa’s. It truly feels like she’s become a lady of the canyon in this summery and shimmering work
  82. SandyCheekz
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You gotta let the album grow on you, and that’s the best part! Tracks 4, 6, and 10 kind of brings me to a different palate of sound, and it’s so vibrant and rejuvenating.… Expand
  83. ruhancezar
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    O sol já nasceu lá na fazendinha da lorde☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
  84. Borde
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing album. The way Lorde is able to completely transform her style of singing and still manage to make it sound heavenly is so cool.
  85. Gmarcelo-
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Da para sentir a brisa do verão em suas letras e composições e ainda seus sentimentos. O álbum é extremamente lendário e vai ser mal compreendido não só pelos críticos, mas nasceu aclamado.
  86. BryanGabriel
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    the album presents a cohesion and a present concept from beginning to end, its theme of leaving the comfort zone of the legendary Melodrama shows the diversity of this woman
  87. ltn943
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is unlike all of her previous work, especially the lyrics this time is really a step up for Lorde. It is successful in its own term: A Lorde's true escapism experience from all the stardom, with great storytelling that dives deep into her personal life.
  88. tickvomito
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    i LOVE it!!!! to listen to lord it is necessary to sound intellect. will have to accept
  89. loixxx
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As Lorde said , its a new kind of bright. She is just new to this style. Maybe another album can polish everything to make it perfection like what happened on Melodrama from Pure Heroine.… Expand
  90. dennisbullivant
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is super iconic album that will be here for generations now. Super proud of Lorde for creating such a masterpiece. The melodies and lyrics are always on top. Recommend this album to all music fans… Expand
  91. Nin556
    Aug 20, 2021
    5
    incredible album, very different from the usual albums, with incredible references, Lorde excelled in this
  92. Yaxmiw
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Álbum incrível, adoro como a lorde inova a cada álbum, é como se ela estivesse amadurecendo a cada lançamento.
  93. Blackbby
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    esse album é nova religiao dos indies, as musicas sao otimas, boa rilha sonora para a praia amei e nota mil
  94. ib992
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Another wonderful body of work by Lorde that proves that she does not rest on her laurels and follow trends blindly. It will take people years to realize the beauty and complexity of this album, which is evident from various critics’ reviews calling it “unfinished” just because it isn’t overproduced. Give it a listen and get carried away to a world where summer is endless but not always inAnother wonderful body of work by Lorde that proves that she does not rest on her laurels and follow trends blindly. It will take people years to realize the beauty and complexity of this album, which is evident from various critics’ reviews calling it “unfinished” just because it isn’t overproduced. Give it a listen and get carried away to a world where summer is endless but not always in the expected way.… Expand
  95. thatmanadrian
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In general, I f***ing love this album. There's a few songs I don't vibe with as much as others, so I guess you could say there's a few skips for me. But overall, I think she really nailed the project.

    The themes that she wove into the album as a whole are present in every track - to varying degrees- so I'd say that all the songs work synergistically and listening to the whole album has a much greater affect on you than just some of the songs.

    Oceanic Feelings is an unequivocal masterpiece.    … Expand
  96. feclaus
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    It is different from what I expected (and I was really hoping from something sounding like Pure Heroine or Melodrama), but this album shows evolution, versatility and growth. It helped me chill out and just seize the day.
  97. Tommyle123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Captures the immense beauty of the beach with this album. Listening to this album makes me carefree and happy and spend my days laying down on the sands of the beach and living with nature.
  98. mickle0piklee
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a breath of fresh air. all of lorde's albums are so distinct and so fresh it makes her discography stand so strong, she has music for everything you go through. she raised us.… Expand
  99. Nico-Hans
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Quintessential Kiwi summer vibes and is good reflection on the southern hemisphere during 2020’s lockdown and how we kiwis perceived music from the 90s and 2000s. Lorde has provided fresh music in a genre and inspired by artist not heard since the turn of the millennium like Natasha Bedingfeild, sixpence none the richer, Natalie Imbruglia and all saints to name a few. This album makes meQuintessential Kiwi summer vibes and is good reflection on the southern hemisphere during 2020’s lockdown and how we kiwis perceived music from the 90s and 2000s. Lorde has provided fresh music in a genre and inspired by artist not heard since the turn of the millennium like Natasha Bedingfeild, sixpence none the richer, Natalie Imbruglia and all saints to name a few. This album makes me miss my childhood and going on road trips with my Mother with the sounds of cicadas and the warm New Zealand kiwi summer. Lorde shows that the pop genre can be flipped, thrownback and improved; she provides deep lyrics with wavy and meditative tunes that will have you feeling your main character narratives.… Expand
  100. ChrisWilli
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This is definitely her best album to date. Her vocals, melodic and lyrical choices has improved dramatically. Such a breath of fresh air.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Under The Radar
    Aug 30, 2021
    55
    All these connections Lorde is trying to make: her strange pastiche imagination of the ’70s, that random spoken word interlude by Robyn about climate change, and the themes of “sun healing,” never fully reach each other. Often, they come off as disingenuous and out of touch more than they read as brilliant, or comical. Whether the album is one big prank, or just one majorly failed experiment, the gist of having the “privilege to ignore” is lost in translation. All you are left with is just a handful of pretty alright songs.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 26, 2021
    60
    If you're riding and vibing with Lorde, this bright shapelessness is superb mood music. If you're not riding her wave, Solar Power can seem elusive, even cloying, as it circles and sways with a smile.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Aug 26, 2021
    70
    This might not be the album that everyone wanted from Lorde, but it’s a solid, dreamy effort that deserves exploration. There’s plenty here worthy of attention if you can focus for long enough.
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