Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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  1. emilyc
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    beautiful album absolutely flawless will never ever get bored of listening to it
  2. Thirteen13
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    album. of. the. decade. you are a genius lorde and i hope you know that……
  3. itsmemario
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Truly 2017’s album of the year. Lorde songwriting abilities in this album cemented her status as a genius in music.
  4. ikachka
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS MASTERPIECE! So grateful for this album because it helped me to come through a lot of things. So emotional. So good.
  5. Buzzsxber19
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a masterpiece, it's perfect. her songs it's amazing, and this album it's so emotional… Expand
  6. MatPP
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    this is such a powerful album without songs to skip. and writer in the dark is just perfect
  7. samloveslorde
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    It is the best album of all time. Deserves 100. The lyrics are perfect and emotional but still sounds happy. She is an incredible artist and I am excited for the third album to come out. Sonically perfect, lyrically perfect. ITS PERFECT! - facts are facts and the fact that melodrama is my bible, thank you my lorde and saviour
  8. popcultprod
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    From the first line to the last, Lorde makes sure that her age leaves it’s print on her 11-track collection. Titled “Melodrama”, this album sums up what it feels like: burning through your late teens and leaping into adulthood. From doing her make up in somebody else’s car, to being hung in The Louvre, and looking for perfect places, Ella takes you on a magical, mysterious experienceFrom the first line to the last, Lorde makes sure that her age leaves it’s print on her 11-track collection. Titled “Melodrama”, this album sums up what it feels like: burning through your late teens and leaping into adulthood. From doing her make up in somebody else’s car, to being hung in The Louvre, and looking for perfect places, Ella takes you on a magical, mysterious experience through the wonderful twists and turns of her mind.

    The opening track, “Green Light”, should only be heard while blasted on speakers, while you feel the base thumping along with your heart, to prep you for the roller-coaster coming your way. Lorde’s song writing is top-notch through the whole body of work, which is an element missing in lots of today’s most releases. It is worth mentioning the she wrote the whole album by herself, with only some help from her producer, Jack Antonoff. Some of the lyrical highlights are “Liability”, the somber ballad, written in the back of a taxi, inspired by Rihanna’s mini-track “Higher”; “So I guess I'll go home into the arms of the girl that I love. The only love I haven't screwed up. She's so hard to please but she's a forest fire. I do my best to meet her demands, play at romance, we slow dance in the living room, but all that a stranger would see, is one girl swaying alone, stroking her cheek." Lorde fools us for a second, leading us to think she’s coming out, only to reveal that she’s actually the one she sings about. Another highlight is in the up-beat, youthful track, “Homemade Dynamite”, where Lorde describes a dreadful scene so artistically and beautifully, making you forget for a second that it’s a car crash scene; “We'll end up painted on the road, red and chrome all the broken glass sparkling.” Jack Antonoff and Lorde created this album while living together, crammed in a little corner of Jack’s house, in their own mini-studio, and you can tell that, by feeling the intimacy of the tracks, and that gut-feeling you get going through “Writer In the Dark”, and energy-soar while blasting “Supercut”
    The titular track, Sober II (Melodrama), is probably one of the most genius songs ever written.Starting off as a piece you’d hear in a musical, Lorde depicts the dismay of an after-party, after getting to know a room for it’s darkness and then the lights are on, but then a trap beat takes over and Lorde makes it gracefully through these untested waters, exposing today’s world for all it’s horrific terrors.
    If you wanted to fit Melodrama in a category, or describe it’s sound, it has to be one of it’s own, and it’ll probably end up on top. Lorde ends her album with an open question, “what the **** are perfect places, anyway?” and perhaps she answered herself by creating Melodrama, a perfect place of sound and musical intelligence for music lovers.
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  9. Zamira
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Un álbum con una producción y composición muy original y diferente a su antecesor Puré Heroine así que definitivamente es un álbum fresco dentro de la carrera de la misma Lorde y de los mejores trabajos musicales de la década
  10. dvmendes
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I couldn't possibly forget to review this masterpiece. This album is so well done and cohesive. Every single song is good and you don't want to skip any of them. Greatly written and produced and deserved the AOTY Grammy. Can't wait for her new album because I know she will deliver a another masterpiece, like she always does.
  11. lukerogers26
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    The best pop album of this generation. Lorde is the greatest lyricist we have right now, and her sound is like no one else. She’s a true artist and this album shows just that.
  12. Carvalhodieego
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely
  13. ocaiobaena
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    ‘Melodrama’ consegue capturar emoções, e criar uma atmosfera belíssima, de forma excepcional. Álbum coeso, inteligente, articulado e bem produzido. Lorde - junto com o produtor Jack Antonoff - conseguiu transimitir as frustrações de uma jovem que descobre o mundo e as emoções tanto dela, quanto das pessoas que a cercam. Guiado por um piano que acompanha grande parte do álbum, a‘Melodrama’ consegue capturar emoções, e criar uma atmosfera belíssima, de forma excepcional. Álbum coeso, inteligente, articulado e bem produzido. Lorde - junto com o produtor Jack Antonoff - conseguiu transimitir as frustrações de uma jovem que descobre o mundo e as emoções tanto dela, quanto das pessoas que a cercam. Guiado por um piano que acompanha grande parte do álbum, a produção das músicas é um grande destaque. Isso porque o conteúdo verbalizado, e a instrumentalização estão totalmente vinculados. Em músicas como ‘Perfect Places’ e “Writer in the dark’, os sentimentos da cantora são expressos não apenas na letra, mas também na forma como ela canta e, principalmente, na produção das músicas. Tudo isso, cria relações entre as músicas, e a Lorde faz um jogo de emoções. Escrever sobre sentimentos e, ao mesmo tempo, brincar com as palavras e com sons, pode ser uma tarefa meio difícil. Mas Lorde consegue fazer isso de forma brilhante. A jovem consegue escrever sobre amor, solidão, e quebra de expectativas, fazendo com que o público se comova e converse com as músicas. A produção das músicas também merece ser destacada. Jack Antonoff - um dos grandes nomes entre produtores de música pop - fez um trabalho impecável com as produções. As músicas conseguem transmitir momentos tensos, momentos mais introspectivos, apenas com as produções. Além disso, é claro, consegue transportar o ouvinte para o universo da cantora. Fazendo-o mergulhar nesse mundo melodramático. Portanto, ‘Melodrama’ é um álbum único, e convida os ouvintes para uma grande experiência. É como um verdadeiro mergulho nas emoções. Mergulho feito com letras marcantes, com uma voz que transmite emoções, e com uma linda produção. Fazendo desse álbum, inteligente, nada repetitivo, diferente e, até mesmo, experimental, em certos pontos. Mostranto de forma poética essa construção pessoal de um sujeito e sua relação com o mundo. Sujeito, muitas vezes, confuso, ambíguo, festeiro, alegre, e triste. ‘Melodrama’ faz esse retrato extremamente mutável e, apesar da voz da cantora não ser de grande potência vocal, o álbum é belíssimo e torna-se um marco na discografia da cantora.… Expand
  14. AJayll
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Четыре года ожидания абсолютно стоили того, что мы имеем в итоге. Лорд создала действительно удивительный альбом и, по крайней мере для меня, лучший в 2017 году.
  15. rodrigoeec
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An incredible piece of artwork created by the Kiwi Ella Yellich aka Lorde and Jack Antonoff. Its complexity and versatility amazes me. It takes several listens to understand how good Melodrama is. All of its sounds and colors are just a reflection of how much it was put into making this album. Truly deserved Album of the Year Grammy.… Expand
  16. markosaric
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Lorde allows her audience to confront their nostalgia and anxieties about life, young love, and failure on one of the most seamless and novel albums of the decade.
  17. IgnacioE
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    Transversal, maximalista, joven e íntimo. No sé que otro adjetivo poner para esta obra de arte. Lorde es única entre muchos. Logra una conexión muy especial entre la música, los colores, las experiencias y la nostalgia como ningún otro. Desde los afilados beats de “The Louvre” hasta la para-llorar-en-la-pista “Supercut”, pasando por una desconsolada Kate Bush en “Writer In the Dark” o unaTransversal, maximalista, joven e íntimo. No sé que otro adjetivo poner para esta obra de arte. Lorde es única entre muchos. Logra una conexión muy especial entre la música, los colores, las experiencias y la nostalgia como ningún otro. Desde los afilados beats de “The Louvre” hasta la para-llorar-en-la-pista “Supercut”, pasando por una desconsolada Kate Bush en “Writer In the Dark” o una atrevida Björk en “Sober” logra nos entrega un trabajo contundente, que abraza al hedonismo y lo hace música siendo descarnado; impulsivo y melodramático.… Expand
  18. 2002oliver
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    De los mejores álbumes de todos los tiempos, sin duda Lorde solo sabe hacer arte.
  19. sychoboi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album it's so pure and emotional it's my all time favorite album
  20. Nealmoerman
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Melodrama is a beautifully composed piece of work. Lorde’s artistry in it’s prime!
  21. FKAlouise
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    melhor álbum da história vey, Lorde você é uma lenda perfeita uma pena não ter ganhado o aoty mas merecia amor te amo muito
  22. samflrz
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    **** this album just keeps you in and it won't let you out, it's been years, and it stays as the best album
  23. Losticboy
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The magnific of unknown, this album full of insegurances and perspective shows a other part of adolescent life
  24. lgbripm
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    A maneira que o álbum se conecta entre as letras e melodias de maneira tão sutil, e ao mesmo tempo impactante e com um gigantesco peso emocional é linda. Tudo parece ter seu encaixe perfeito, é inspirador e "eye-opening". Demorei algum tempo até apreciar essa obra, e me arrependo amargamente disso.
  25. Izanglez
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is definitely more than music. This is a way of interpreting things. This is a way to spit out all of your naked emotions. The production is on point. The lyrics are amazing. The album as a whole body of work is amazing. This will be difficult to top.
  26. okaylani
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful piece of work. Really advanced for a barely legal adult, at the time. The great imagery allows the audience to truly visualize her breakup and how she intend the album to be portrayed. You can really see each song turn into a movie scene in your head with the detailed lyrics. Definitely should’ve won album of the year… Expand
  27. janhendrik
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    ALBUM OF THE DECADE!!!!
    one of the best albums ever released Can't wait for her 3rd album
  28. tayvoodoo
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    this hits a part of my soul i didn't even know was there. album of the decade.
  29. Belifan
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Melhor album q ja escutei ha anos... me encanta a cada faixa! Pra mim ganhou o Grammy!
  30. lorrane
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I could say this should be 2018's AOTY but i feel it wouldn't be completely fair to Kendrick. Although, it definitely deserved the nomination and so much more.
  31. Javi665445
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. Takes you on an entire journey of love, betrayal, grief, and acceptance. Favorite album of all time.
  32. Scarleyp
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    Some good **** Lorde should have won the Grammy, it’s a masterpiece bro idk what else to say
  33. xuli
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    One of the album's of the decade. periodt. Lorde never fails to give us chills and feel nostalgic. She is a force of nature, young and intense. Her art is priceless.
  34. kaykyamorim
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum até que o R9 da Rihanna seja lançado ou o próximo álbum da Lorde
  35. bastianfl21
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    What can I say about Melodrama, for me this album is everything from Green Light until Perfect Places. for me this album is a story. We need more Melodrama in our lives or what? We need you Lorde, we need cry with liability, this is perfect for us. You are great.
  36. alohaitssara
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    been listening to the album since it came out and it NEVER aged. never.
    future classic (if its not one already). one for the history.
  37. JCamilo
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, amazing album cover, full of emotions and details, great writing.
  38. allansorare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lorde managed to reach the top of perfection, which we think she had already done with her first album.
  39. dylanhillman
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is a MASTERPIECE. Everything from the production to the lyrics to the vocals are top tier perfection. The way she takes each of these songs and makes them into something that’s extremely enjoyable to listen to is amazing.
  40. melliejellie
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I'm a little late to the party but Melodrama is a masterpiece. Lorde is an incredible singer/songwriter.
  41. Anicealm
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    É um álbum extremamente profundo e sensível. O melhor da última década, sem dúvidas.
  42. paulgregg2015
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    One of the most important albums to date. Lorde does a flawless job of breathing life into her art and relating it so well to the human experience. The classy style of this record speaks to generations about growing up mixed with heartbreak. Lorde is the best songwriter of this generation and is excellent at pouring herself into her work. This is, in my opinion, the best album ever made.
  43. SamantaFeroz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    eh incrível como esse álbum não tem UMA música ruim. lorde lance um álbum agora mesmo
  44. AlxBloss
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Un hermoso viaje a través de la aceptación y lo que queda cuando el amor muere
  45. bonjourxz
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Lorde consegue se superar em todos os quesitos mesmo com o 'Pure Heroine' em sua carreira. O 'Melodrama' é o álbum que ilustra a frase "Take your broken heart, make it into art" TÃO bem que nós sentimos certa proximidade com músicas do álbum - aquele clichê de que foi escrito pra gente e etc. Infelizmente, a Lorde ainda é muito pouca valorizada por boa parte do mercado e é subestimada porLorde consegue se superar em todos os quesitos mesmo com o 'Pure Heroine' em sua carreira. O 'Melodrama' é o álbum que ilustra a frase "Take your broken heart, make it into art" TÃO bem que nós sentimos certa proximidade com músicas do álbum - aquele clichê de que foi escrito pra gente e etc. Infelizmente, a Lorde ainda é muito pouca valorizada por boa parte do mercado e é subestimada por muitos mesmo quando seu talento é perceptível. No aguardo do L3… Expand
  46. phoenixspirit42
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    the greatest album of all time nothing will ever surpass lorde all’s genius on this record
  47. fraenkerd
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is perfection in every way for me. The storytelling, the production, the lyrics, it feels so complete and takes you on a journey of emotions. A highlight for me is "Sober". The song's build-up and "non" release make it phenomenal. Outstanding vocal performance by Lorde herself brings the album more to live. For me this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I can not wait forThis album is perfection in every way for me. The storytelling, the production, the lyrics, it feels so complete and takes you on a journey of emotions. A highlight for me is "Sober". The song's build-up and "non" release make it phenomenal. Outstanding vocal performance by Lorde herself brings the album more to live. For me this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I can not wait for the third album to come out.… Expand
  48. Fernivs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es uno de los mejores actualmente ,lorde es una de las mejores compositoras femeninas de esta década
  49. Deeme94
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Melodrama by Lorde is the best album of 2017 and easily one of the best albums of the last decade so far .
  50. Douglasspompeu
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Melodrama is impressive on its solidity, profundity and personality. The full album shows that Jack Antonoff's production is in total sintony with Lorde's vision.
  51. Fafha
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Lorde did again the perfection of the music. The sounds, the drumms. Everything. So deep
  52. Deepqqp
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Nice lyrics and beat. I love that album. And always makes me happy sometimes sad
  53. Saaandro
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Melodrama is the album of the mf decade. Perfection. From green light to perfect places, you’ll vibe to it, while you slowly die From the inside cause the lyrics are deep and it will probably remind you about your ex lover.
  54. Uva
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    It is just the best album of the decade. It has many different sounds and each song is just a feeling.
  55. domydoellinger
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    The best of the best album in the whole world. Lorde is an complete artist and deserve the world. She’s amazing.
  56. thiagocasagrand
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Aqui foi o mais perto que algum ser humano conseguiu chegar da perfeição, e como sempre a Lorde fez TUDO
  57. Diego0329
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    This album is just amazing. She put her heart and sole in this album and it shows with liability and green light. I was just shocked when I heard it and these songs are worth listening to. It’s definitely one of the best albums of the 21 century.
  58. francisco10
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums ever! It's been by my side at all times and I know this album by heart! Overall, it's consistent, beautiful, poetic, genius... art!!!
  59. QuienEsSergio
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    El mejor álbum que he escuchado por una artista femenina, es simplemente una obra de arte, desde su portada, los sonidos y las letras. Lorde nos dio arte, debemos esperar por eso que queremos (nueva música).
  60. felipedasilva
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    amazing album, not a single filler. The production is excellent, the lyrics are touching and relatable. Truly a masterpiece
  61. rafaelgraciab
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Pure Heroine put the expectations way too hig, but Lorde made the best female album of the decade with Melodrama.
  62. noinguyen
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    At the age of 20, Lorde has proven to be the future of this industry with masterful skills at pop music.

    Favorite tracks: Green Light, Sober, The Louvre, Liability, Hard Feelings / Loveless, Sober II (Melodrama), Writer in the Dark, Supercut, Perfect Places
    Least favorite tracks: Liability (Reprise)
  63. Woopsiedoopsie
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This is a one of a kind album with some crisp production and heart aching lyrics. If you want to experience true pop yet something new this is the route!
  64. Mina2578
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Lorde had shown that she's more than just a one hit wonder on more than just one occasion but this album elevated her to icon status with unparalleled musical intellect.
  65. guhandradefelix
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum simplesmente envelhece como um bom vinho, eu não consigo parar de escutar desde o seu lançamento… Expand
  66. pedroassugeni
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Este álbum é incrível, eu não tenho palavras pra descrever o que ele me faz sentir, a Lorde colocou seus sentimentos em cada faixa, ele marca minhas playlists até hoje, um obra de arte
  67. cxnsu12
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Melodrama is an album that has been special since the day it got released. It’s been almost three years and you can still appreciate the production and the lyrics as if they were new. Its lyrics are wise, creative, and the fact that it was almost written by just two persons makes it even better, as you feel that it is completely personal to the writer.
    You can feel Lorde in every feeling,    Melodrama is an album that has been special since the day it got released. It’s been almost three years and you can still appreciate the production and the lyrics as if they were new. Its lyrics are wise, creative, and the fact that it was almost written by just two persons makes it even better, as you feel that it is completely personal to the writer.
    You can feel Lorde in every feeling, falling in love, feeling like a liability, in her best moments and in her worst moments. This album deserves all the praise and is such a pity to see how underestimated Melodrama has been    … Expand
  68. esterpeony
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    truly the best album of all time methinks. i just can’t explain the feelings each and every second of every track on this album evokes inside of me. i don’t know a more powerful artist and i’m itching for her third work of art to be released
  69. Chuuyquiroz
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Melodrama es uno de esos álbumes que lo escuchas y jamás te cansarías de escucharlo. Es arte este disco y su voz hermosa, letras hermosas.
  70. taylorswiftstan
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Melodrama is one of the most legendary albums of all time! I can't choose my favorite song, all songs are TERRIFIC. And I don't think that people who is listened whole album can choose their number one song. And THIS ALBUM DESERVED ALBUM OF THE YEAR DON'T TRY TO CHANGE MY MINE!!
  71. Maydiamonds
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    A story telling that makes me wanna cry and dance at the same time. Only true work and talent can do this.
  72. divinediablo
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    NOT OVERRATED YOU HAVE TO LISTEN AND FOCUS COMPLETELY ON IT. MF QUEEN AND MF 10/10 FOR A REASON!!!
  73. Agfa12
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Los grammys le robaron, definitívamente el álbum del año y de la década entera, grande Lorde¡
  74. Juandelen17
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Perfect , just perfect.
    Lorde has created a queendom with her music
    Every single beat is right in this álbum, just wow
  75. IvanCriticKTC
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    3 years after this album was released I finally listened to it, and I regret not hearing this masterpiece before. This album is just magnificent. The songs were in the order they managed to be so that this album feels like a story or a movie. The production on this album was great, innovative, hard, and not too experimental to me; the lyrics as well, they could emit emotions on me, and3 years after this album was released I finally listened to it, and I regret not hearing this masterpiece before. This album is just magnificent. The songs were in the order they managed to be so that this album feels like a story or a movie. The production on this album was great, innovative, hard, and not too experimental to me; the lyrics as well, they could emit emotions on me, and sometimes they even made me create in my head scenes of what she was singing about. I'll be honest, the first time I heard it I didn't really connect to the album, but after hearing it again I realized that I ignored too many details, it was like I had a beautiful painting in front of me and I just looked at it saying "meh"; but after the second listen I really enjoyed it and as I was listening to the album more and more, it progressively got better.
    So, if you don't like the album it's because you don't want to appreciate it.
    So far, this is my favorite album ever.    … Expand
  76. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    What can I say about Melodrama? amazing, beautiful, incredible... There are so much words to describe this album. It changes my life and affects my life so much. I can dance to this, cry to this the whole day. Lorde is a very talented songwriter and story teller. I really love how each tracks of this album represents a story that Lorde would want to tell us. Lorde is a very passionate andWhat can I say about Melodrama? amazing, beautiful, incredible... There are so much words to describe this album. It changes my life and affects my life so much. I can dance to this, cry to this the whole day. Lorde is a very talented songwriter and story teller. I really love how each tracks of this album represents a story that Lorde would want to tell us. Lorde is a very passionate and vulnerable artist. I love all tracks of this album. This album is one of my top 10 most favorite albums of all time. We love you Ella !!… Expand
  77. saltyhyung
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    i can't remember the times I've listened to this album over and over again and decide whether I should worship lorde or lord.
  78. soohieromine
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    genuinely one of the only albums where every track is necessary and equally amazing . absolutely timeless !
  79. exhaustedethan
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely marvelous luv xx. Its so good and thats just period! No more to say.
  80. AlexanderFlemin
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Meh, fuera de que sobrevaloran este álbum debería decir que tiene buenos tracks ya sean ¨Perfect Places¨ y ¨Supercut¨ igual su critica la merecía más UV pero aún así es un buen álbum fuera de que recicla sonidos y tiene un remix.
  81. imnotherebyee
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente el mejor álbum del 2017 y ha envejecido perfectamente, podría oírlo 1023213 veces sin aburrirme.
  82. alextrincado
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Es innegable no decir que "Melodrama" compone los elementos claves para asegurar un pop de calidad. En una era donde la música popular predomina los sonidos plásticos, con un tanto de superficialidad y letras que parecen copiadas y pegadas, Lorde, viene a dar un respiro a la música pop, integrando sonidos profundos y letras pensadas. Nos hace pasar de sonidos tan peculiares como "HardEs innegable no decir que "Melodrama" compone los elementos claves para asegurar un pop de calidad. En una era donde la música popular predomina los sonidos plásticos, con un tanto de superficialidad y letras que parecen copiadas y pegadas, Lorde, viene a dar un respiro a la música pop, integrando sonidos profundos y letras pensadas. Nos hace pasar de sonidos tan peculiares como "Hard Feelings/Loveless", pasando por baladas cuidadas como "Liability" (en la cual destaca su implecable lírica) y llegando a un pop muy concreto como "Green Light" pero en la cual hace notar la alta capacidad de producción y de el paso de ambientes dentro del álbum. Como lo dijo alguna vez David Bowie, Lorde, puede ser la joven promesa para ser el futuro de la música, y nos lo está comprobando con tan solo su segundo álbum. Un regreso perfecto, desde su también aclamado álbum debut "Pure Heroine". Este álbum explica la claridad artística, musical y lírica que tiene Lorde, y que se extraña en el Pop. Como dijo ella en una entrevista, Ella no es una máquina de alguna discográfica que tiene que sacar álbum cada 5 meses, y se puede notar claramente. Melodrama pasará a la historia de los álbumes pop.… Expand
  83. laurynasxm
    May 23, 2020
    10
    the best of the best, Lorde’s music still lives to anyone’s expectations in 2020
  84. Josemfurcal
    May 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect. Lorde is the queen of Alternative,i'm really lovely so
  85. Senorferris
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    All of the emotions from a teenage is blasted in this album. Lorde captures the moments from party, broke up, having a crush... it is still refreshing in 2020
  86. Pato124
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Is art, simply is the best work of Lorde, I loved every song, the production is amazing!!
  87. PrizzBeam1
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    This album is great. It will likely be Lorde's magnum opus. It's beautiful. It's visceral. But why am I only giving it a nine instead of a ten. Well, there are some strange production choices made by Antonoff (who is extrordinarily talented) that hold this back from a ten. It could have had a little more punch in some places, and in others there is far too much layering on Lorde's vocals,This album is great. It will likely be Lorde's magnum opus. It's beautiful. It's visceral. But why am I only giving it a nine instead of a ten. Well, there are some strange production choices made by Antonoff (who is extrordinarily talented) that hold this back from a ten. It could have had a little more punch in some places, and in others there is far too much layering on Lorde's vocals, like "Writer In The Dark". But this album's immaculate storytelling and writing are something to behold.

    Best tracks: Green Light, Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Hard Feelings/Loveless, Perfect Places
    Worst tracks: Writer In The Dark    … Expand
  88. venusprincess
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    cada música que se escuta parece que tem cores saindo por todos os lados,a capa,o título,as composições tudo é excepcionalmente feito pra mostrar qualidade. a lorde revolucionou a música com apenas dois álbuns e eu mal posso esperar pelo terceiro álbum.
  89. Clank95
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    she can picture perfectly in her songs all kind of feelings,, since the louvre to hard feelings, really impressive
  90. thisisnotkosta
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    pure perfection. this has been a defining album of the past decade. it's been 3 years since its release and every song on this album is still playable and doesn't feel worn out.
  91. gentha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    She really delivered her very best work yet with this album. The production is top notch and the songs are beautifully written. I would give 11/10 if i can.
  92. jocelynily
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    aoty!!! if i had to choose an album to stream for the rest of my life and turn into my religion it will definitely be melodrama. manifesting L3 this year
  93. 062002
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album yet! Amazing production paired with amazing lyrics!! No one is on Lorde’s level
  94. Zakiyyah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album have century, no ones do it like her! i wait for lorde third album!!!
  95. terrenceknows
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    top 3 favs: the louvre, writer in the dark and hard feelings

    least favs: sober I & loveless
  96. Charalambos13
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Album of the millenium. This album is everything. Lorde is the queen of alternative.
  97. idkwhatimdoin
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    definitely one of my favorite albums of all time! as someone who was already a huge fan of pure heroine i didn't expect lorde (or anyone else tbh) to be able to top that but somehow she did. not only is the production amazing but also the lyrics are more than beautiful. the lyrics are probably what makes the entire album feel much more mature, in the best way possible!
  98. aintyourboykenn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent body of work. One of the best albums released last decade and deserves the Album of The Year award.
  99. yamalama
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The fact that Lorde constructed such a mature and sophisticated project at such a young age is impressive as hell. Melodrama tells such a relatable and universal story of hedonism and the difficulties of life as a young adult but from such a unique and detailed perspective. Her songwriting is evocative, poignant and truly harrowing at points, while Jack's production is customarilyThe fact that Lorde constructed such a mature and sophisticated project at such a young age is impressive as hell. Melodrama tells such a relatable and universal story of hedonism and the difficulties of life as a young adult but from such a unique and detailed perspective. Her songwriting is evocative, poignant and truly harrowing at points, while Jack's production is customarily immaculate. This is a strong contender for the greatest pop album of all time and continues to age like a fine wine.

    Favourites: Sober, Homemade Dynamite, Green Light, Supercut, Hard Feelings / Loveless, The Louvre
    Least favourite: none    … Expand
  100. ThECrItic21
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Every song has its own story, instrumental-wise phenomenal, lyric-wise immaculate, love it in every single way.
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#3 Best Album of 2017
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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#5 Most Shared Album of 2017

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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  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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