Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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!!!
  7. 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).
  8. felipedasilva
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    amazing album, not a single filler. The production is excellent, the lyrics are touching and relatable. Truly a masterpiece
  9. 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.
  10. 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)
  11. 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!
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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!!
  19. 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.
  20. 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!!!
  21. Agfa12
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Los grammys le robaron, definitívamente el álbum del año y de la década entera, grande Lorde¡
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. soohieromine
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    genuinely one of the only albums where every track is necessary and equally amazing . absolutely timeless !
  27. exhaustedethan
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely marvelous luv xx. Its so good and thats just period! No more to say.
  28. 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.
  29. imnotherebyee
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente el mejor álbum del 2017 y ha envejecido perfectamente, podría oírlo 1023213 veces sin aburrirme.
  30. 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
  31. laurynasxm
    May 23, 2020
    10
    the best of the best, Lorde’s music still lives to anyone’s expectations in 2020
  32. Josemfurcal
    May 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect. Lorde is the queen of Alternative,i'm really lovely so
  33. 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
  34. Pato124
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Is art, simply is the best work of Lorde, I loved every song, the production is amazing!!
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. Clank95
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    she can picture perfectly in her songs all kind of feelings,, since the louvre to hard feelings, really impressive
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 062002
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Definitely her best album yet! Amazing production paired with amazing lyrics!! No one is on Lorde’s level
  42. Zakiyyah
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    album have century, no ones do it like her! i wait for lorde third album!!!
  43. Charalambos13
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Album of the millenium. This album is everything. Lorde is the queen of alternative.
  44. 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!
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. ThECrItic21
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Every song has its own story, instrumental-wise phenomenal, lyric-wise immaculate, love it in every single way.
  48. arturomelgaar
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Album of the year 2017! This amazing masterpiece brought by lorde and jack antonoff shows the marvelous ability of both and the level of art they can make
  49. Hanh0315
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece! I’m speechless throughout the whole album. It’s a combination of sadness and joy that paints a picture of dramatic blue, the color of post-breakup feelings. This album definitely deserves a 10/10.
  50. sofiaravenna
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    the instrumentals and the lyrics in this album are amazing. i loved it so much
  51. Amatei
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    The storytelling and lyrics in this album are incredible. criminally underrated and a true gem
  52. Carl234
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!

    Lorde truly outdid herself. Pure heroine was great and melodrama is even better. Which is incredible considering she was only 15/16 when she made pure heroine and only 18/19 when she made melodrama. There is truly nobody who can capture stories and feelings that are so complex and sing about them beautifully. Nobody does it like her.
  53. m_arcosf
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Lorde is the best artist of the industry. Melodrama has so amazing and personal’s songs that makes me think it’s unsurpassed.
  54. missingemotions
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Lorde is demonstrating all emotions in this album with absolute perfection.
  55. janas
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    lorde is an iconic artist, and this album is just the best one i’ve ever heard on my life!
  56. leobartowsking
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Flawless. Perfect. Album kf the millennium. Periodth.
  57. Diogoroman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the way you make a perfect album, the sounds the lyrics everything is on point , lorde has became the future of music industry
  58. poppyrockeira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    ela perdeu o aoty em 2018 pq esse é o album do milênio manos
    sem dúvida a melhor do mundoooo
  59. wonderful4
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    LORDE knows how to make a real album its perfect! we love you lorde keep doing music!
  60. stream134340
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    every song on this album is perfect, a masterpiece the best album of all time
  61. thalesviana
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    incredible talented brilliant amazing show stopping spectacular never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before
  62. Emilianoesquinc
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Melodrama ALBUM DEL AÑO, DE LA DECADA, DEL SIGLO, DE LA HISTORIA. WOW con lo que logro lorde (y su equipo)con este álbum. Cada canción es perfecta, la producción no falla en ningún momento, deberíamos hacer que todo el mundo escuche lo que es perfección.
  63. pablfknrockwell
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect album, one of the best bodies of work I’ve ever heard, and I haven’t stopped listening since 2017. Perfect production, lyrics, vocals and story.
  64. Krish0211
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This album is my favourite album of all time. Lorde is masterclass artist who can make the most versatile music in a single album. Shes a brilliant artist. And this album is a testament to that image. Please listen to it its brilliant
  65. houndura
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Lorde is one of the best lyricist out there and Jack Antonoff is an amazing producer. Hope they continue working together
  66. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    lo encuentro mejor que su anterior álbum pero a la vez no. lorde se ha centrado más en ritmos movidos y realmente es destacable, me gustan mucho las canciones, junto con la estética de colores marinos. las canciones son diferentes entre ellas, lo que hace al álbum disfrutable. mis canciones favoritas son homemade dynamite, sober y perfect places
  67. ferzeli
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    E foi aqui, nesse mosteiro, que a cantora Lorde foi vista pela última vez...
    E que vista, hein?! Depois de perder pro Bruno Mars precisei fazer 6 meses de terapia.. você vai receber minhas notas fiscais havaiano dos infernos
  68. Saulesriets
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Its so good! Pop or cry, you can certainty do both. It's 2020 and the album still holds up!
  69. nmueluzua11
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album I have ever heard in my life! I never have experienced this much of excrement from an album and love towards it! The more I listen to it the more I fall in love with it. I recommend 100% I can’t even explain it, you just have to listen for yourself!
  70. DaveWarren
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    This is a very good album, Lorde is too creative and a great songwritter. She doesn't need the charts because her songs are a masterpiece. I love so much the first single and the album is great. I can't wait for new music by Lorde.
  71. sonosagitario
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Es el álbum de la década o si no del milenio, consta de muchas situaciones reales que todos nos podemos identificar y las cristaliza en música.
  72. LMFAOlol
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    The melody, rhythm, lyrics and everything is RAW. It's creepy how in a good way because of how good it sounds. It makes you question. how good can an artist be?
  73. halleprematarum
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    melodrama is a future pop classic. with immaculate production, and interesting and engaging storytelling, melodrama exceeds the expectations of any of the pop album's i've heard. some standout tracks, in my opinion, include green light, sober, the louvre, liability, hard feelings/loveless, sober ii (melodrama), supercut, liability (reprise), and perfect places. i love the production andmelodrama is a future pop classic. with immaculate production, and interesting and engaging storytelling, melodrama exceeds the expectations of any of the pop album's i've heard. some standout tracks, in my opinion, include green light, sober, the louvre, liability, hard feelings/loveless, sober ii (melodrama), supercut, liability (reprise), and perfect places. i love the production and cohesiveness of melodrama's sound. two of my favorite songs of all time belong to this album: hard feelings & supercut. i love the dreamy and emotional sound of both the songs and the emotionally meaningful lyricism for the tracks. this album is only for those who really appreciate true pop and alternative music. i'm honestly a bit shocked and frustrated that it didn't win album of the year at the 2018 grammys.… Expand
  74. benko13
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Best album of the last decade, maybe of this century also or even ever made!
    Everything with this masterpiece is just perfect, truly an impressive record.. From the magnificent maximalist production, brilliant lyrics, Melodrama is just a roller coaster of deep emotional songs like 'Liability', atmospheric stories like 'Sober II' and upbeat perfections like Hard 'Feelings/Loveless' or 'Supercut'.
  75. igorpc
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. AOT 10’s. Lorde really knows how to show us all her feelings with her art, as by lyrics as by the melodies - it’s really impressive!
  76. PEDROMFR
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    Such a well produced and geniously written story. Lorde really knows how to turn her emotions into beautiful songs.
  77. kiddiekrow
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    this is one of the best albums ever made point blank period. the story being told is so beautiful, they way she tells it is perfect. lorde is a once in a lifetime artist. we will truly never get anyone like her again.
  78. Nitsu
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Este álbum me dio las emociones que necesitaba, melodrama sabe juntar muy bien las emociones con las canciones, ritmos buenos y calmadas, lírica muy bien pensada, sinceramente hasta Loveless me encanta a pesar que no es una canción de por sí. Lorde sí sabe hacer música y por eso ella es la reina del alternativo.
  79. beyosupermodal
    Nov 3, 2020
    8
    definitely not as good as everybody makes it out to be, but an album worth the listen.
  80. nicholasjm123
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    This is singlehandedly the best album of all time. Jack Antonoff POPPED off with his production and sampling of squeaky chairs in jungle city studios new york.
  81. raz13
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best albums.It is raw and authentic,there's no songs I wanna skip.… Expand
  82. swiffer17
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    perfection. I don’t know if she can top this. Brilliant production and lyrics from her and Jack Antonoff. Her vocal arrangements are really nice tooh
  83. Matirusa
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Lyrically the best album ever existed lorde can write the Bible but does Jesus can write Melodrama?? I don't think so
  84. beakyy
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Melodrama changed how I hear music, see music, and write music. The lyrics are rich, the production is beautiful.
  85. gabrielriuq
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lorde evolution is so much notice, her can do a work with originility, the real album of 2017.… Expand
  86. Diabolical_
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. Lorde’s repertoire is just stellar. This album feels like Pure Heroine’s older and more mature sister which makes sense since Lorde herself has grown.

    The artistry with the lyrics and production. Absolutely amazing.
  87. cxnfusedminds
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    just perfection. Best album of her career. Hard feelings is definitely top-track!!
  88. LaValeh
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores albunes que escuché en mi vida. Se merecís el grammy en mi opinión
  89. aaxelopez
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Es 2021 y puedo decir que fue el álbum que me ha ayudado a superar y sobrellevar el 2020. De verdad que los sonidos, las letras, los colores que este álbum transmite es muy bueno, de verdad es mi álbum favorito. Agradezco a Lorde por darnos este álbum que me ha salvado la vida, literalmente.
  90. dewdewdew
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    The time between Lorde's jobs is necessary and very well utilized. Making a good album takes time, creativity and a lot of effort. And apparently Lorde knows very well how to use her time, because by far, Melodrama is the best album of 2017.

    The album delivers us a really well done concept, quality lyrics and meticulously produced music. It hits such in a way that everyone can relate    The time between Lorde's jobs is necessary and very well utilized. Making a good album takes time, creativity and a lot of effort. And apparently Lorde knows very well how to use her time, because by far, Melodrama is the best album of 2017.

    The album delivers us a really well done concept, quality lyrics and meticulously produced music. It hits such in a way that everyone can relate the songs with a personal experience and even just catch yourself suffering because of a love that you have NEVER lived.    … Expand
  91. Csuanr
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Mejor álbum de la historia simplemente cada canción es totalmente diferente a la anterior
  92. ivanasusnjevic
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    i love this album sooo much, the lyrics, the vocals, the production are on point. Not a single skip on this 11 track album. Great body of work by Lorde.
  93. ViolaXie
    May 17, 2021
    10
    An absolutely perfect album. Lorde is a really smart singer. She always know how to combine her outstanding songwriting skills with her deep vocal. Perfect mix. This is one of the best pop albums ever produced, and I believe that everyone should listen to this with the kind of openness that accepts the music into your hearts. Lorde writes about the deepest level of humanity that lies deepAn absolutely perfect album. Lorde is a really smart singer. She always know how to combine her outstanding songwriting skills with her deep vocal. Perfect mix. This is one of the best pop albums ever produced, and I believe that everyone should listen to this with the kind of openness that accepts the music into your hearts. Lorde writes about the deepest level of humanity that lies deep inside of us, and we don't see artists like that everywhere. "Melodrama" is the treasure of human population.… Expand
  94. Jmelizabeth87
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Love this album, the lyrics are so beautiful like poetry. There isn't a bad song on it.
  95. melodramafm
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Melodrama was my first contact with Lorde's work and i couldn't be more fed with beautiful content than this. It is perfect and impacted me so much in long ways. Thank you, Lorde and Antonoff!
  96. danielocampoo_
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melodrama
    Green Light - 9/10
    Sober - 8.5/10
    Homemade Dynamite - 9.5/10
    The Louvre - 8.5/10
    Liability- 10/10
    Hard Feelings/Loveless - 9/10
    Sober II (Melodrama) - 10/10
    Writer in the Dark - 10/10
    Supercut - 9.5/10
    Liability (Reprise) - 8/10
    Perfect Places- 10/10
    Homemade Dynamite (Remix) - 10/10
    Overall: 10/10 ASTRONOMICAL BROO! this album is just yes. i could listen to this album any time, morning, evening, night and i wouldn’t be bored! zero skips and the melody in every song makes the album 100x better.    … Expand
  97. pug-daniel
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Melodrama (Lorde)
    Green Light - 9/10
    Sober - 8.5/10
    Homemade Dynamite - 9.5/10
    The Louvre - 8.5/10
    Liability- 10/10
    Hard Feelings/Loveless - 9/10
    Sober II (Melodrama) - 10/10
    Writer in the Dark - 10/10
    Supercut - 9.5/10
    Liability (Reprise) - 8/10
    Perfect Places- 10/10
    Homemade Dynamite (Remix) - 10/10
    Overall: 10/10
  98. lordekrys
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melodrama just hits different when you're going through serious sh!t, anyways, love Lorde so much!! I'm waiting for L3… Expand
  99. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Maior e melhor álbum da década passada, o que Lorde trouxe aqui não veremos tão cedo! Ela foi extremamente perspicaz nesse projeto, fico lisonjeado em poder desfrutar dessa perfeição de disco, cada vez que você ouve esse álbum você se apaixona mais.
  100. JoelG
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Lorde delivers a great pop concept album, with superb rawness and some of the best hooks of 2017.
    The production is wise and lovely, the concept is extraordinary, vocals are great as well. The songwriting overall is reasonable , some songs have great lyrics, and others are less strong. On some songs the production is too similar, for example on Green Light and Supercut, though all songs    Lorde delivers a great pop concept album, with superb rawness and some of the best hooks of 2017.
    The production is wise and lovely, the concept is extraordinary, vocals are great as well. The songwriting overall is reasonable , some songs have great lyrics, and others are less strong. On some songs the production is too similar, for example on Green Light and Supercut, though all songs have their own touch and feel.
    Favorite Tracks: Green Light, Liability, Hard Feelings/Loveless, Writer In The Dark.    … 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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91

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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