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

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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
  31. brunojampasilva
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lordeee, obrigado por salvar o POP!!! Vem AOTY, vem GRAMMYS!!!
    Não importa o que os haters falam, o que vemos aqui é mais um trabalho maravilhoso de uma excelente artista. Se o David Bowie disse que ela é o futuro da música, quem somos nós para discordar. Aqui está a prova de que ele estava certo, sinto apenas por ele não estar vivo para ouvir isso.
  32. Matheus_Fernand
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Certamente falar sobre o Melodrama não será fácil, pois falar de qualidade é praticamente indescritível. Surpreende-nos o fato da Lorde ter amadurecido tanto em tão pouco tempo. Enquanto a maioria dos artistas demoram 2 ou 3 álbuns para amadurecerem em suas composições (ou nem amadurecerem), Lorde se torna uma singularidade nesse meio, fazendo isso em seu segundo álbum de estúdio. PodemosCertamente falar sobre o Melodrama não será fácil, pois falar de qualidade é praticamente indescritível. Surpreende-nos o fato da Lorde ter amadurecido tanto em tão pouco tempo. Enquanto a maioria dos artistas demoram 2 ou 3 álbuns para amadurecerem em suas composições (ou nem amadurecerem), Lorde se torna uma singularidade nesse meio, fazendo isso em seu segundo álbum de estúdio. Podemos falar que ela já estava madura e grande em seu álbum de estréia, o Pure Heroine, mas Melodrama vemos uma Lorde totalmente diferente daquele que vimos aos 16.
    Em 11 faixas a artista consegue transmitir tudo ou 99,9% de tudo que é proposto pelo álbum, pois é impossível humanamente transmitir o que sentimos ao próximo sem que haja modificações na percepção ou na transmissão.
    De Green Light a Perfect Places, Lorde percorre o caminho que todo ser humano em sua vida o faz: a saída da idade de fantasias para a idade madura, onde o melancolismo e dramaticismo chegam ao seu auge na interioridade de cada um. A efemeridade da vida é que provoca tais lutas internas, e a artista consegue captar tais circunstâncias: um verdadeiro dom que nasce da vivência bruta dessas contradições.
    Lembro-me nesse momento da canção Hometown Glory do álbum "19" da Adele, e como ela conseguiu transmitir em uma música tão simples a grandiosidade e ao mesmo tempo a efemeridade da vida de Londres e de como se sentia nesse meio. Lorde da mesma forma, em faixas como Sober, Writer in the Dark e Liability, dá a cada um de nós uma avalanche dos nosso próprios sentimentos.
    Se há pontos fracos no álbum, estes são quase imperceptíveis. Melodrama se traduz numa real obra-de-arte. Se Lorde fosse uma pintora, com certeza, Picasso e Van Gogh estariam honrados em tê-la como contemporânea na produção de quadros.    … Expand
  33. srppinto98
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Very well projected album. "Melodrama" has everything, from a drama record to a party record.
    A lot of emotions in this record, that keeps us attached to it. Good job Ella.
  34. Fakebytswift
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Melodrama was worth the wait. Lorde gave us a lyrical album full of magic in it. While Pure Heroine tried to show us her most insurgent side, Melodrama tries to show us Lorde's most sentimental one. The album opens with ''Green Light'', introducing us to her concept of ''party on her own'', a pop/dance song, and follows this concept until ''Liability'', the second single released after GL,Melodrama was worth the wait. Lorde gave us a lyrical album full of magic in it. While Pure Heroine tried to show us her most insurgent side, Melodrama tries to show us Lorde's most sentimental one. The album opens with ''Green Light'', introducing us to her concept of ''party on her own'', a pop/dance song, and follows this concept until ''Liability'', the second single released after GL, where Lorde tell us how people are so different, and how people become a burden in other one's lifes. The sentimental parte goes on, but in different ways. ''Hard Feelings/Loveless'', a ballad that shows how Lorde matters about the way the world is full of hatred nowadays, and this concepts ends in this record. The following songs, ''Melodrama/Writer in the dark/Supercut'', retake the concept of Liability, craving the sentimental and poetic part of the whole record. It ends with the third single released, ''Perfect Places'', a beautiful song about being sober and believing that everyone has a perfect place to go and to feel important.
    A beautiful and intimate record.

    Green Light 10/10
    Sober 10/10
    Homemade Dynamite 9/10
    The Louvre 10/10
    Liability 10/10
    Hard Feelings/Loveless 8/10
    Melodrama 8/10
    Writer in the Dark 10/10
    Supercut 8/10
    Reprise 7/10
    Perfect Places 10/10    … Expand
  35. brenx
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    After listening to Melodrama, I've concluded that Lorde just can't make bad music. Melodrama is one step after every pop album released these period with wonderful and creative melodies! Another album and Lorde just can't let me down.
  36. codedroney
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    This is a very well cohesive piece of art. I guess she is going to make her name nowadays and she is amazing. This album is everything. Well done, Lorde. Keep blessing us with **** good music.
  37. MxHdLt
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    I love this wonderful album
    Thematic of Pop, Alternative, Abstract Art on the cover
    And I like Green Lights Among all his songs
    But, i want of Single Supercut
  38. havok-
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Unapologetically pop. Unapologetically Lorde. A marvel of cohesive storytelling, unique and nuanced lyrics, and slick producing. This is what the pop music of our time will be remembered as.
  39. NicklasW
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Lorde´s follow up to "Pure Heroin" and second Album in total "Melodrama" delivers a strong and enjoyable effort from opener to closure. The hole sound of the album sounds atmospheric, with dreamy melodies, while still remaining danceable. Her songwriting and lyrics are on point,mature and give a great picture about the Album-Themes like Break Ups, Finding Yourself and self-awareness. ThisLorde´s follow up to "Pure Heroin" and second Album in total "Melodrama" delivers a strong and enjoyable effort from opener to closure. The hole sound of the album sounds atmospheric, with dreamy melodies, while still remaining danceable. Her songwriting and lyrics are on point,mature and give a great picture about the Album-Themes like Break Ups, Finding Yourself and self-awareness. This Album may not be completely perfect,but its easily one of the best pop Albums of the year and the closest I heard to "Jagged Little Pill" in a very long time.
    Best Songs:Green Light, Sober II, Liability, Writer In The Dark and Perfect Places
    Worst Songs: It has to mean something, when you have to listen to the entire album again, to find the "Worst Track". "The Louvre" I suppose.    … Expand
  40. JKScott289
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Cuando va a dejar de sorprender esta mujer? Nos hemos dado cuenta de que su capacida llega más allá de interpretar una canción electrónica. David Bowie no se equivocó, ella es el futuro de la música.
  41. lookausername
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is a nice short and compact pop album, coming under 40 minutes, it explores a wide variety of emotions and a diverse range of pop music all while keeping the album cohesive. It's also remarkable that all the while Lorde co-wrote and produced all of these songs at the age of 20, a feat that not of lot of current pop-stars have achieved. The whole album feels like a breath of freshMelodrama is a nice short and compact pop album, coming under 40 minutes, it explores a wide variety of emotions and a diverse range of pop music all while keeping the album cohesive. It's also remarkable that all the while Lorde co-wrote and produced all of these songs at the age of 20, a feat that not of lot of current pop-stars have achieved. The whole album feels like a breath of fresh air from other recent pop albums which have filled the album with over an hour of filler, when half the songs will be skipped by the listener anyway.

    Standout tracks: 'Homemade Dynamite', 'The Louvre', 'Writer in the Dark' and 'Supercut'    … Expand
  42. romulusdrama
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Não é novidade nenhuma que a Lorde é um ícone global e acaba de lançar o álbum do ano, fada cheirosa que compõe e produz o pório trabalho, não precisa de um batalhão de colaboradores, letras coesas e melodia perfeita, um hinário.
  43. gagadidthat
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    I'm in a daze! This album is just mind-blowing and so unique, I got the same thrills as I had when Pure Heroine came out. Probably Melodrama is the best album of year 17 so far!
  44. metacritiking
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    oh wow lorde really outdid herself melodrama is a masterpiece hands down the best album released in 2017it deserved a perfect score you go girly keep killing it
  45. Lolololsos
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    AOTY! She did it I’m so proud, such a beautiful album. Saved 2017 she is so underrated, Louvre is that bop I hope she gets a couple of hits out of the album
  46. Dpxx124
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This album is so good, sone songs are very sad and others are very happy, this is as her said dance record when you can throw your sadness on dance floor, thank you Lorde for outdoing yourself again.
  47. Moldings
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    A really appreciable album right there, songs are great, instruments are
  48. Mewthooh
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The full album is filled with talent, no fillers, I am in love with HARDFEELINGS/Loveless, Sober 2 and Louvre they really have potential also Sober, she made a really good album 1000/10
  49. Polewris
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Omg I’m shook what an album... I am listening to it on repeat I knew she will deliver a masterpiece and she did I love her ❤️ She is the future of music
  50. melofan
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    You can hear the effort put in this record. It has several bangers (Green Light, Homemade Dynamite, Supercut, Perfect Places) and then slow and sad songs as Writer in the Dark (here she demonstrates her vocal ability) or Liability. She also explores new sounds and adds strings, piano ang guitars, making the album more complex and exquisite. She's the best songwriter out there. And theYou can hear the effort put in this record. It has several bangers (Green Light, Homemade Dynamite, Supercut, Perfect Places) and then slow and sad songs as Writer in the Dark (here she demonstrates her vocal ability) or Liability. She also explores new sounds and adds strings, piano ang guitars, making the album more complex and exquisite. She's the best songwriter out there. And the production, oh, one of the best of this decade. Very well done Lorde!… Expand
  51. keziap
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Very good album, easily the best pop album of 2017 and one of the best too. Lorde put her hearts through sad songs and some happy songs too, accompanied with great production too.
  52. gabriel_calin
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The best alternative album of the year ! I think it will be #1 on Billboard Hot 200 from the first week. Lorde is one of the most original artists nowadays.
  53. Arsenee
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    the best album of 2017 so far. She deserves a grammy for that. I love the lyrics and the beats. She is a legend and I lover and her songs so so much..
  54. nalex
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Good music grows on you. Excellent original sounds are unfamiliar at first, as it is meant to be. Here is an album that is both original and extremely beautiful: it is emotional yet relevant with clean production and hypnotic, profound composition.
  55. shoveled
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    After almost 4-year break Lorde truly delivers us one of best 2017 records. Bringing us Writer in the dark - Kate Bush-esque ballad she states her new career highlight among with The Louvre. Not to forget that Lorde writes and co-produces all the songs herself. Truly deserved 10/10. Congratulations.
  56. w0614
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde has grown so much from her debut to this album. It's a very cohesive album and you can tell the huge effort she and her team put into the album by it's lyric-writing all the way to the production.
  57. marvincaprone
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Interesting and with a lot of heart in it. Very happy to listen a second good job of Lorde. I wish a sequence wuth good albums like that. The lyrics are about the Lorde feelings and what she understands what is right.
  58. abrandon
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Is an incredible album, perhaps the best of what is going of the year, the sound that shows is beautiful a great change with respect to PH, sound, lyrics and more developed voice make this record a jewel and the best of his career.
  59. caiolino
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Puro, intenso, criativo e novo. Lorde faz muito bem sempre, do começo ao fim. Podemos sempre esperar cada vez mais e mais, ela entrega. Ou seja, valeu a espera.
  60. Ichinaru
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde's new album is what every album strives to be. It's experimental and fresh without being disjoint and uncohesive. Every song seems to leap off the album and really draw you into her world leading it to definitely be the best album of the year.
  61. leonardo-r
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Brilliant. Incredible. Amazing. Showstopping. Spectacular. THIS IS THE ALBUM OF THE MILLENNIUM!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

    Highlights:

    Green Light
    Sober
    The Louvre
    Hard Feelings/Loveless
    Supercut
  62. J3sus
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano, o AOTY vem pra pisar no Ed **** ´pode até não fazer o mesmo sucesso de Pure Heroine mas é muito superior em qualidade, Homemade Dynamite melhor música do álbum
  63. duquevazz
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente fantástico!
    Com uma melodia impressionante e batidas perfeitas, a Lorde mais uma vez nos proporciona uma viagem fascinante de música e arte.    … Expand
  64. arthurpp
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde grows up and gets even stronger, her steady. She's a new face of the good music, i love it. looking forward to seeing her on grammy. The Louvre is my favorite.
  65. andrerichter
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Album of the Year, Absolutely blew my mind. Very cohesive body of work. You can appreciate the way she's matured. Her synesthesia really distinguish Lorde from her peers.
  66. Luvclubx
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente maravilhoso. Todas as melodías, as letras, os ritmos, tudo, sao incriveis e misturados perfeitos. Obrigada lorde por essa obra de arte linda wue eu vou carregar comigo pra sempre.
  67. Hec
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    One of the best albums of the year. Always so original and unique you have made a great change throughout your career and MELODRAMA is clear example. Much Success
  68. Ariestetico
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns desse ano, com toda certeza. Veio para concretizar o que Bowie já havia dito. Um trabalho limpo, com faixas sólidas e com um ótimo fechamento. A espera de quatro anos valeu à pena, Lorde veio, literalmente, acabar com nossas vidas.
  69. RodrigoDutra
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The best album of 2017. Lorde did an incredible job and deserve major props for this amazing work! This album gave me so many different feelings and sensations. It was an emotional roller-coaster!
  70. gabrielgcz
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just one of the best albuns of all time. Lorde gave us so many romantics and animated songs that we can't' just decide which one is the best. She's so young and she's already one of the most smart person in that industry. Thank you Lord, for make us believe in pop music again. You know guys, THIS IS MELODRAMA.… Expand
  71. DiogoOliveira
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    Não esperava menos do álbum novo da Lorde, com influencias claras de David Bowie e Björk, não esperava menos de um álbum totalmente autoral. sonoramente ele e uma celebração do sentimento melodramático, com ligações claras de uma musica para outra, muito feliz de ouvi essa obra de Arte, espero muito da Haim também.
  72. Dankols
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lord, this is a masterpiece, every song is filled with meaning and emotion, she managed to convey this through music, the album surpassed so many expectations. In my opinion this is a unique album in which you can feel so many emotions and moods that you can dance and sink. All that she creates is something special and unique art. Thank you, Ella.
     Went to nirvana
  73. toshuajhomas
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is an outstanding album filled with both upbeat songs and emotional ballads, each song carefully worded and original. Lorde's voice is so unique and lyrically this album is perfect.
  74. chunkwyg
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    você quer grammy, katy? então toma. Eu te falei que isso era melodrama. A CUCA É RESISTÊNCIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  75. LotusVQ
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    With Melodrama Lorde show us that she can be a great and quality star of music being just a "teenager", and made a great álbum and probably the best of the year!
  76. xgbiel
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    An atmosphere of Kate Bush and Bjork but without losing the essence, now mature of the Lord. I hope Melodrama is the big winner of the night at the Grammy's 2018.
  77. LopezyJotaro_77
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    As Lorde brilliantly put it, Melodrama is nothing short of a 'emotional renaissance'. This is no album, it's a work of art, no- a MASTERPIECE! Get ready to be bewitched with her choice of words; enchanted with her peculiar melodies; charmed by those onomatopoeic whispers (the tsch tsch, boom boom, bad ass woahs); and pierce your soul with her smoky, emotive, ethereal voice. Each track hasAs Lorde brilliantly put it, Melodrama is nothing short of a 'emotional renaissance'. This is no album, it's a work of art, no- a MASTERPIECE! Get ready to be bewitched with her choice of words; enchanted with her peculiar melodies; charmed by those onomatopoeic whispers (the tsch tsch, boom boom, bad ass woahs); and pierce your soul with her smoky, emotive, ethereal voice. Each track has its own personality but when heard as a whole, they emanate oneness in meaning which can be likened to a painting whose subject is chaos but one that exudes harmony. It's a painting that's worthy of getting displayed in the Louvre as hers is music that transcends cultural niches. A work of art by a splendid writer in the dark. 10/10… Expand
  78. Stevetwo
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Goose bump good and punch-drunk confident. Lorde's call: "I'll love you til you call the cops on me".
    Melodrama it is and Melodrama it's called. Messy brilliance.    … Expand
  79. WIllian_
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    In this album, Lorde can show you why David Bowie have been seen on her. Melodrama is just perfect in everything, since the lyrics to the instrumental, and is not repetitive like anothers albums
  80. moises_sans21
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    Amo a Lorde, ella es estupenda. Ella nos ha regalado dos álbumes llenos de calidad y arte, siendo la joven prodigio "el futuro de la música", dijo David Bowie.
  81. KatKatKat
    Jul 8, 2017
    10
    This is a great album! Lorde is the best. Each song has a melody that calls you, this is without a doubt one of the best female albums released so far. It is a pleasure to hear
  82. viteksvoboda
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Lorde, the greatest of greatest, still so real. I love the way this album makes me feel like I know her. And yes, from what I see a I can say she is rare, truly artistic persona, who does not want to make hits. The way she balanced pop and alternative art, that is something really unique. Thanks for that, Lorde, you make music alive.
  83. NolanRises
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Grammy here we go.
    As a masterpiece of associative perception, "Melodrama" is so cathartic that you may finish the whole album unknowingly. Not only that, every tracks here connects the title "Melodrama" tight, playing a drama together in front of us.
    Compared with her first album "Pure Heroine" ,this one narrows its theme but makes it deeper,focusing on the youth spirits of this    Grammy here we go.
    As a masterpiece of associative perception, "Melodrama" is so cathartic that you may finish the whole album unknowingly. Not only that, every tracks here connects the title "Melodrama" tight, playing a drama together in front of us.
    Compared with her first album "Pure Heroine" ,this one narrows its theme but makes it deeper,focusing on the youth spirits of this age—confused, lonely as well as meaningless roar for being valued, which can resonate with us more. Lorde delivers those things to us with the catchy rhythm, amazing harmonic and characteristic vocal,all of which is familiar but bends the formula in surprising ways.
    No question, she is the drama queen.    … Expand
  84. norbertoway
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    To all the Lorde haters, my dears, Lorde made the best álbum of 2017, you could put 0 to this album but your fav never have 91 in metacritic my dears overcome your f**king hate, be mature my dears this is the album of the year
  85. Maurus
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    The best pop album of 2017 so far. Lorde songwriting and - this time - song production is totally amazing. Her inspirations seems to flow from Robyn to Bjork, in an spectacular sophomore project. The almost-four years of waiting were totally worth it.
  86. Luccas_Augusto
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    É maravilhoso, Lorde conseguiu mostrar um amadurecimento incrível. Impressionante o conceito simples, mas ao mesmo tempo genial do álbum e como as faixas contam uma história em sequência que pode acontecer com qualquer pessoa. Eu, mais uma vez, tiro meu chapéu pra Lorde, um dos maiores talentos que surgiram neste século. Alguém dá mais alguns Grammys pra ela?!
  87. condecamposr92
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This is so far away the best pop album of 2017. It makes u go anywhere you like and feels like a party of emotions that never ends. Lorde became so stronger in what she's doing, taking a great jump from debut "Pure Heroine", also evolving her style.
  88. carlosmartinez9
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Definitely this album is better than her last one, I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. Recommended songs: Supercut, Hard Feelings/Loveless, Sober, Perfect Places and of course the lead single Green Light. Every song is perfect
  89. JohnWaynee
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    I'm very proud and happy for this album, it's absolutely amazing and I loved every track. I was in a state of exctase, it sure is the album of the year. As david bowie has already said: LORDE IS THE FUTURE OF MUSIC.
  90. segovi20
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    so far, one of the best albums that Ive ever heard this year, good vibes accomplish her quietly voice, Love her lyrics and her low whispers, made me chill,
  91. heikkila
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Gosh, where do I start? Melodrama is a beautiful, heartbreaking, and complex piece of art. It gets under your skin and grows on you. Pure Heroine stood out with simplistic production whereas Melodrama is more vivid and colourful. The lyrics once again exhibit the fact Ella Yelich-O'Connor is the most talented songwriter of her generation. Personally, highlights of the record include theGosh, where do I start? Melodrama is a beautiful, heartbreaking, and complex piece of art. It gets under your skin and grows on you. Pure Heroine stood out with simplistic production whereas Melodrama is more vivid and colourful. The lyrics once again exhibit the fact Ella Yelich-O'Connor is the most talented songwriter of her generation. Personally, highlights of the record include the masterpiece that is The Louvre, fascinating Hard Feelings/Loveless, the painfully emotional Writer In The Dark, and many, many more. The over 3-year was more than worth it. Welcome back, Lorde, we have missed you.… Expand
  92. MES
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    I honestly don't see anyone giving this album much less than an 8. While not a diehard fan, Lorde demonstrates some outstanding songwriting skills. Her talent is undeniable and this album is, I think, stronger than her well-received debut. I can't wait to see what she does next, but I'm more than content to enjoy Melodrama while I wait.
  93. jhunterparrish
    Jun 21, 2017
    7
    it's a good pop album, nothing more nothing less. if you're into radio friendly, catchy pop songs, then yeah I guess I can see why people are losing their minds over it. to say pop album of the year is like saying it's the best minor league team of the season. it's just not that interesting. like I said, it's a good pop album that will make a bunch of 14-15 year olds feel super edgy.
  94. Acceleracer13
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Lorde stays true to herself in her new album "Melodrama," and I think that this is really a beautiful piece of work. You can definitely see how she has matured and grown since her first album, "Pure Heroine," not just in her singing, but in her songwriting.

    This album documents the story of a young female as she arrives, stays, leaves, and reflects on a party she has gone to. Each    Lorde stays true to herself in her new album "Melodrama," and I think that this is really a beautiful piece of work. You can definitely see how she has matured and grown since her first album, "Pure Heroine," not just in her singing, but in her songwriting.

    This album documents the story of a young female as she arrives, stays, leaves, and reflects on a party she has gone to. Each song on her album has a deep meaning, and the lyrics hold a personal meaning to her. The music wasn't put together randomly--everything in her songs have a meaning. This album, combined with her first album, all but assures her status as a rising pop legend.    … Expand
  95. yulinbarak2001
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    El ambiente y el mundo en el que uno se adentra en este disco es una cantidad de sabores, formas y tamaños en donde uno puede verse identificado y gustar de el al máximo hasta digerirlo en cualquier momento y situación en el que te encuentres.
    "MELODRAMA" es un gran de ejemplo de superación y de evolución cuanto a letras, sonidos, producción y ambiente en donde la personalidad y voz única    El ambiente y el mundo en el que uno se adentra en este disco es una cantidad de sabores, formas y tamaños en donde uno puede verse identificado y gustar de el al máximo hasta digerirlo en cualquier momento y situación en el que te encuentres.
    "MELODRAMA" es un gran de ejemplo de superación y de evolución cuanto a letras, sonidos, producción y ambiente en donde la personalidad y voz única de "Lorde" es explotada de una manera mayor y mejor que su álbum debut, "PURE HEROINE"; es un reflejo de la etapa donde pasamos de ser adolescentes a ser jóvenes con promesas que cumplir, metas y expectativas que pueden ser derrumbadas por el mundo en donde simplemente intentamos cumplirlas y ver los frutos en donde dejamos huella. Eso es MELODRAMA.    … Expand
  96. rapmonster
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    'Melodrama' is a masterpiece, a concept album exploring a teenager's intense feeling towards falling in love, breaking up, partying, drug, alcohol, etc.
  97. LuxCrownguard
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Ai que hino............. lorde arrasou nesse álbum maravilhoso, então o motivo dela deter uma nota tão alta, um hinasso desses, impactada em ny, muito bom.
  98. PauloRegis
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum ATEMPORAL, DAVID BOWIE deve está muito feliz.
    Maduro, sensato, moderno.
    É aquele álbum que sabemos que ganhará muitos prêmios porque ele é genial.    … Expand
  99. eva3si0n
    Jul 11, 2017
    9
    Excellent album! Earlier Lorde didn't listen at all. Fine alternative music. Something reminds quiet pest of Imagine Dragons. Green Light the best track together with Liabillity.
  100. andiito
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Honestamente, Melodrama es un álbum demasiado hermoso. Tiene sonidos nuevos y frescos, y ni hablar de las letras, que son jodidamente perfectas. Creo que Lorde nos comparte a través de ellas una pequeña parte de su vida y por lo que ha pasado, pues ella aún es una chica adolescente. Habla de las fiestas, del desamor, tratar de olvidar nuestros problemas con diversión. ¿Quién mas no haHonestamente, Melodrama es un álbum demasiado hermoso. Tiene sonidos nuevos y frescos, y ni hablar de las letras, que son jodidamente perfectas. Creo que Lorde nos comparte a través de ellas una pequeña parte de su vida y por lo que ha pasado, pues ella aún es una chica adolescente. Habla de las fiestas, del desamor, tratar de olvidar nuestros problemas con diversión. ¿Quién mas no ha pasado por algo así? El hecho de que ella sea una artista y gane millones no quiere decir que tiene una vida perfecta, tiene problemas, sentimientos; y los plasmó demasiado bien en este disco.… Expand
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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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  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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