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

Universal acclaim- based on 4504 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 353 out of 4504
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  1. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    8
    She's very cute and artsy. She kinda reminds me of the villain in Home Alone 2: Lost In NY, how at first glance she smells bad and is scary looking but upon closer inspection has a beautiful redeeming quality. In this case writing Perfect Places.
  2. Nealmoerman
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Melodrama is a beautifully composed piece of work. Lorde’s artistry in it’s prime!
  3. Josemfurcal
    May 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfect. Lorde is the queen of Alternative,i'm really lovely so
  4. laurynasxm
    May 23, 2020
    10
    the best of the best, Lorde’s music still lives to anyone’s expectations in 2020
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. imnotherebyee
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente el mejor álbum del 2017 y ha envejecido perfectamente, podría oírlo 1023213 veces sin aburrirme.
  8. polishreview
    May 6, 2020
    0
    Probably the greatest album to come from a female vocalist in the past 30+ years. Lorde creates pure art within the track list and is met with top notch production.
  9. danpin
    May 2, 2020
    10
    A extremely complex and incredible musical piece, with an incredible production that comes along with excellent lyric writing that was showed by Ella in her previous works .
  10. exhaustedethan
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely marvelous luv xx. Its so good and thats just period! No more to say.
  11. soohieromine
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    genuinely one of the only albums where every track is necessary and equally amazing . absolutely timeless !
  12. JuanVazquez
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The album is a description of emotions through the lens of feelings in solitude. A true masterpiece that is hard to compare with another piece of work.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. Kaerys
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns da década! E isso é um fato! Melodrama não perdeu o Grammy, o Grammy que perdeu Melodrama.
  16. Agfa12
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Los grammys le robaron, definitívamente el álbum del año y de la década entera, grande Lorde¡
  17. 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!!!
  18. rogadi
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    The best album I've heard, extremely well done and beautiful! Every single part of the album is perfect, it has a cover that connects really well with the inside, and it has a narrative, which is impressive. Biggest album by a female artist, done by just two people. Impressive.
  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. Cagabadbunny
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the century.
    This is definitely what we can call a bible of pop, she created a path for every other artist like what Dua Lipa & Selena Gomez are doing today, this album deserved even more acclaim and definitely more success.
  21. 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
  22. Ramonocon
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde hizo de este álbum una joya preciosa, este álbum es realmente bueno y así hayan pasado ya casi 3 años desde su lanzamiento es imposible aburrirse de escucharse una y otra vez… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. felipedasilva
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    amazing album, not a single filler. The production is excellent, the lyrics are touching and relatable. Truly a masterpiece
  28. roberta-braga
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Lorde is unbelievably good at expressing her emotions
    I have never seem something like
  29. Javi665445
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. Takes you on an entire journey of love, betrayal, grief, and acceptance. Favorite album of all time.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. RustyDiamonds
    Mar 16, 2020
    8
    I will score each individual track and then find the average.

    Green Light - 9
    Sober - 8
    Homemade Dynamite - 9
    The Louvre - 6
    Liability - 9
    Hard Feelins/Loveless - 7
    Sober II (Melodrama) - 6.5
    Writer in the Dark - 9
    Supercut - 9
    Liability (Reprise) - 8
    Perfect Places - 8
    Homemade Dynamite Remix - 3

    Final Album Score: 8.25/10 (8/10)
  33. 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
  34. grwgioswine
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    Lorde's 'Melodrama' crowded her as one of the best songwriters of this generation. The best album of 2017. End of discussion.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. Zapataandres14
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Sh*t, a few months after I've heard that album, and really I LOVED THIS **** ALBUM. Lorde! You're a queen you really deserved more than a others artists, I don't know why Melodrama don't have a 100 critic, Pure Heroin... Is better too but don't have the potential to be the greatest album of Lorde, now we just want a new album, 3 years waiting for her, we won't be tired of that queen.
  39. Deepqqp
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Nice lyrics and beat. I love that album. And always makes me happy sometimes sad
  40. usukhu
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    So cool. So great. So unique. So amazing. There is no way to describe that the album's quality, she's just so ahead of her time. But she messed up with the singles. There were better choices, but who cares when the album is so good? Aged like fine wine. A really fine wine.
  41. idavidram95
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade easily. It takes a great artist to bring a grown man to tears. Bravo Lorde!
  42. Fafha
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Lorde did again the perfection of the music. The sounds, the drumms. Everything. So deep
  43. 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
  44. 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 .
  45. Miguels
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Melodrama es un álbum sumamente perfecto, enérgico, melancólico y con una pasión insuperable. La producción es una perfección. Las letras son lo más hermoso y complejo que existe. Así mismo, es un álbum maravilloso.
  46. Fernivs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es uno de los mejores actualmente ,lorde es una de las mejores compositoras femeninas de esta década
  47. phoenixspirit42
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    the greatest album of all time nothing will ever surpass lorde all’s genius on this record
  48. 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
  49. excivus
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A great sophomore album. More mature than the first one. Excellent in so many ways.
  50. 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
  51. melliejellie
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I'm a little late to the party but Melodrama is a masterpiece. Lorde is an incredible singer/songwriter.
  52. SamantaFeroz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    eh incrível como esse álbum não tem UMA música ruim. lorde lance um álbum agora mesmo
  53. AlxBloss
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Un hermoso viaje a través de la aceptación y lo que queda cuando el amor muere
  54. coeurcolore
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Just art, this is a beautiful and complete album, i love every time that i listen this
  55. Scarleyp
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    Some good **** Lorde should have won the Grammy, it’s a masterpiece bro idk what else to say
  56. 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.
  57. Anicealm
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    É um álbum extremamente profundo e sensível. O melhor da última década, sem dúvidas.
  58. L4crymosa
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Nenhuma nota aqui é suficiente para classificar esse álbum, então usei a que se aproxima mais. Album Coeso, bem escrito, e de todo o coração. Um dos meus favotitos da vida e um dos melhores da decada passada.
  59. sambugg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is nothing but PERFECTION. Each song is deeply beautiful and well produced. Excellent lyrics. Should've won AOTY.
  60. 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.
  61. allansorare
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Lorde managed to reach the top of perfection, which we think she had already done with her first album.
  62. 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.
  63. kaykyamorim
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    o melhor álbum até que o R9 da Rihanna seja lançado ou o próximo álbum da Lorde
  64. 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.
  65. zakjoao
    Dec 18, 2019
    0
    Fraquinho, inconsistente, enjoativo. Poderia ser melhor se não tivesse o Royals como antecessor. Causando uma imensa frustração com esse lançamento.
  66. Belifan
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Melhor album q ja escutei ha anos... me encanta a cada faixa! Pra mim ganhou o Grammy!
  67. tayvoodoo
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    this hits a part of my soul i didn't even know was there. album of the decade.
  68. alena74
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    I really enjoyed this album, the melodies, the beats, her voice.. it all sounds amazing.
  69. 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
  70. davifontenelle
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Melodrama: a remarkable album that defined 2017. One more time, after the successful "Pure Heroine" Lorde brought us another masterpiece!
  71. 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.
  72. Losticboy
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The magnific of unknown, this album full of insegurances and perspective shows a other part of adolescent life
  73. 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
  74. ExhibitAtrocity
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece. The lyrics and production are great. The vocal performance is great. There are no skips on this album.… Expand
  75. 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
  76. sychoboi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album it's so pure and emotional it's my all time favorite album
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. Alejandrox123
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The way she express what she feels is so powerful and you can understand everything. Besides the production into this record is so pure and wonderful.
  82. Carvalhodieego
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely
  83. vicc_walker
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    It was so worthy the wait! The songs are all connected and it's
    conceptual. The rhymes of it aren't obvious, she talks about ordinary feelings in such a poetic way others just can't
  84. 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.
  85. 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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  86. Mauve
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    I feel very strongly about each track. This album is widely regarded as impeccable art because it really is. I could read this like a poem and enjoy it, yet the unique production on tracks like HF/L and HD leave a strong impression that these tracks wouldn’t be the same without. Lorde isn’t the perfect vocalist, but makes up for it with raw emotion in her voice especially on WITD. This hasI feel very strongly about each track. This album is widely regarded as impeccable art because it really is. I could read this like a poem and enjoy it, yet the unique production on tracks like HF/L and HD leave a strong impression that these tracks wouldn’t be the same without. Lorde isn’t the perfect vocalist, but makes up for it with raw emotion in her voice especially on WITD. This has everything an art-pop album could aspire to be. Melodrama - Lorde 10
    1. Liability & Reprise 10
    2. Hard Feelings / Loveless 10
    3. Writer In The Dark 10
    4. Homemade Dynamite [& REMIX ft. Khalid, SZA, & Post Malone] 10
    5. The Louvre 10
    6. Sober II (Melodrama) 10
    7. Sober 10
    8. Supercut [& REMIX ft. El-P] 10
    9. Perfect Places 9
    10. Green Light 9    … Expand
  87. 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
  88. ahleahsis
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Lorde's songwriting in this album is a hit or miss, she attempts to make things "deep" but it doesn't work . Her scratchy vocals aren't the best, but the album does have about 3 goods songs. I think she attempted to make this album as "sad" ass possible but went overboard.
  89. zinedinrabia
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Melodrama 11 tracks of excellence.
    the album showcases Lorde's lyrical abilities to tell a story with all of its details without coming off as if she's trying too hard... the Jack Antonoff production definitely made this piece of art much more enjoyable, This album didn't age a bit after 2 years of release, i really don't have any criticism...
  90. LeannSwift13
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Iconik meloarte cagandose en NFRcagada, grande sos patrona de cagalana.
    Esperandaaa las premiaciones para ver como se caga en burlana, asiez
  91. Bartholemew
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Literally the best album of all time I don't know how she did this it's witchcraft omg
  92. beatrizd
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    absolutamente lendaria e memoravel, n eh a toa q eh aclamada ne? Melodrama n tem 1 musica fraca
  93. Fernandadora
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito. Perfeito. Perfeito. O melodrama chegou na minha vida quando mais precisei. As letras foram o meu alicerce pra nunca nem ter entrado no fundo do poço.… Expand
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. ryanmfr
    Sep 3, 2019
    0
    extremamente genérico, qualquer álbum pop que você já ouviu na vida, tem no melodrama, sonoridade com a mesma porcaria de sempre, tenho nojo, old que é superestimado, gays cult que compram roupinha na renner costumam elogiar essa bomba, argh
  97. eduard_badboy
    Sep 3, 2019
    0
    I didn't liked this album. I don't see emotions. This album isn't make sense for the name
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. SandyCaso
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best albums of all time. If you like pop music then this is a must. Lorde’s lyrics and melodies are magnificent, there’s a song for every mood.
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#3 Best Album of 2017
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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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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