Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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  1. vicoanjos
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    More than one year since it was released, and I'm still addicted. I'm so proud of her. Best album of 2017
  2. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    Lorde was overcome by a lot and proved to have one of the best albums of his year and history. Each song conveys a feeling that only she can make you imagine. Fantastic production, wonderful lyrics and perfect concept. Less is more and these 11 songs are great by themselves.
  3. notAvillan
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    From all the trash from 2017, this is such a refresher. The unique production to Lorde's personality is something we don't deserve honestly. Clever song writing and the emotion put into this album is overwhelming. It feels rather pure and authentic. It doesn't feel manufactured by some label company.
  4. sashaCZ1
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    I love the way Lorde has evolved since Pure Heroine. She has grown up and you can feel it in her new songs. She loves to experiment. You can hear that too, with unusual transitions and bridges in some songs. She's very personal in her songs from Melodrama. As many have already mentioned, it's as if you were having a phone call with Lorde herself. I like the fact that there are noI love the way Lorde has evolved since Pure Heroine. She has grown up and you can feel it in her new songs. She loves to experiment. You can hear that too, with unusual transitions and bridges in some songs. She's very personal in her songs from Melodrama. As many have already mentioned, it's as if you were having a phone call with Lorde herself. I like the fact that there are no collaborations, I think Lorde is stronger alone. I loved every single song in this album and it's a pleasure listening to the songs as whole album, it feels like listening to a story with great vocals and melody. Looking forward to Lorde's next album.… Expand
  5. taylervu
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    This is the best album of 2017, it's a story that been written by music, It began with the sadness in Green Light, Sober then the joy in Homemade Dynamite, The Lourve but don't stop at that, a terrible sadness in Liability and Hard Felling and the Anger in Loveless, after the anger is the sadness again but it's softer than the beginning in Sober II (Melodrama) and then the maturation inThis is the best album of 2017, it's a story that been written by music, It began with the sadness in Green Light, Sober then the joy in Homemade Dynamite, The Lourve but don't stop at that, a terrible sadness in Liability and Hard Felling and the Anger in Loveless, after the anger is the sadness again but it's softer than the beginning in Sober II (Melodrama) and then the maturation in Supercut, Writer In The Dark, Liability (Reprise) and finish the story with Perfect Places.... It's not just a story about the lost of love but it's also the criticism of "melodrama" in the teenagers nowaday, a debauched life style... The rhythm is new and different from her debut album "Pure Heroine" stronger, harder, more emotional.... It's the a masterpiece… Expand
  6. jemesc
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    A truly amazing album. Lorde is a genre of her own.

    Strongest Tracks: Sober Ii (Melodrama), The Louvre, Supercut, Perfect Places

    Weaker Tracks: Liability (Reprise)
  7. thegreekguyraul
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    It would be an understatement to call this album a masterpiece. This is not a masterpiece. This is a monumental album dipped in opulent quality. An album with so much emotional violence, lyrics straight out of a poem and unconventional rhythms that seem to somehow bring such a breathtaking cohesion in every second. Everything is carefully placed. And while artists proclaim their albums toIt would be an understatement to call this album a masterpiece. This is not a masterpiece. This is a monumental album dipped in opulent quality. An album with so much emotional violence, lyrics straight out of a poem and unconventional rhythms that seem to somehow bring such a breathtaking cohesion in every second. Everything is carefully placed. And while artists proclaim their albums to be personal or to follow a new direction in their sound, they never seem to quite execute that in their delivery. Lorde seems to fly way ahead of that, instead directly demonstrating her peers how she can deliver such raw and genuine emotion into eleven tracks. You see a story of a young adolescent transitioning into adulthood captured so vividly, as if one were there with her. She is the first pop artist to be able to do this so well in the longest time. And while Lorde herself has denied that this is in fact a concept album, although simply a loose narrative, it feels like what many artists have stated their albums to be (i.e. Halsey). Where Halsey terribly fails in understanding what a concept album means, Lorde innately understands it to the best of her ability. This is the artist that blew the critics away with her incredible Pure Heroine at merely 16 years old and they were right. Lorde is a force to be reckoned with. An ambitious artist who knows how to execute everything she feels.… Expand
  8. kevindouglas
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    MASTERPIECE

    Green Light: 10000/10
    Sober: 10/10
    Homemade Dynamite: 10/10
    The Louvre: 1000000/10
    Liability: 10000/10
    Hard Feelings/Loveless: 100000000/10
    Sober II (Melodrama): 10/10
    Writer In the Dark: 100000000/10
    Supercut: 1000/10
    Liability (Reprise): 10/10
    Perfect Places: 10/10

    Total: 10/10
  9. Ocrideef
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Cuando salió "Green Light" al comienzo no me gusto tanto, ni la canción ni el cambio de sonido. Si mal no recuerdo, después salió "Liability" y me enamoré instantáneamente. Decidí darle otra oportunidad a "Green Light" y al escucharla detenidamente prestando atención a la letra me encantó la forma en que fue compuesta y me retracté de mi primera impresión. Después cada canción que ibaCuando salió "Green Light" al comienzo no me gusto tanto, ni la canción ni el cambio de sonido. Si mal no recuerdo, después salió "Liability" y me enamoré instantáneamente. Decidí darle otra oportunidad a "Green Light" y al escucharla detenidamente prestando atención a la letra me encantó la forma en que fue compuesta y me retracté de mi primera impresión. Después cada canción que iba saliendo era mejor y mejor. "Homemade Dynamite" & "Sober" tienen más de 10 en producción. "Supercut" es una perfecta canción POP que debería ser single. Los interludios también, todo en este álbum es perfecto. Así como también la cohesión del orden de las canciones en el álbum como van contando la historia y como va pasando por las diferentes fases de conocer a alguien nuevo. Sin duda el mejor álbum del 2017. Canción Favorita: "Perfect Places"… Expand
  10. PlatinumPipes28
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Very rarely after an artist releases a debut masterpiece do they follow it up with something just as good. This did not happen. Melodrama unprecedentedly EXCEEDS it's predecessor "Pure Heroin" and is the perfect follow-up. Lorde is a forest fire.
  11. nicolasfederick
    May 22, 2018
    9
    just... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  12. rrreeevvv49
    May 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best albums of the year. Features a varied pop production, excellent lyrics with a great overarching theme, and e great concept.
  13. LeadOxide
    May 1, 2018
    6
    Honestly this album is overrated. There are only a few standout tracks here: Green light, Homemade dynamite, Liability, Perfect places. The rest of the tracks are all over the place. The awful hook on The Louvre. The massively premature fadeout on Loveless. The boring silence at the end of Supercut. The completely unnecessary reprise of Liability. The anxiety inducing tension of Sober. TheHonestly this album is overrated. There are only a few standout tracks here: Green light, Homemade dynamite, Liability, Perfect places. The rest of the tracks are all over the place. The awful hook on The Louvre. The massively premature fadeout on Loveless. The boring silence at the end of Supercut. The completely unnecessary reprise of Liability. The anxiety inducing tension of Sober. The lyrics are definitely a redeeming feature on these tracks but they're still badly structured.… Expand
  14. JamesBunton
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Perfect in every single way. This album was so impressive to me. Thanks Lorde for this.
  15. adrian-zea
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    it's amazing, Lorde knows the way to get attention with a single album, an interesting comeback, I deserved the grammy, it's an alternative pop album but it's one of the best in my life
  16. Nates_opinion
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    After a fair hiatus New Zealand singer songwriter Lorde is back and better than ever her sophomore album. A crisp alternative pop concept masterpiece, with unique, beautiful and sometimes violent production by the one and only Jack Antonoff who has worked with other big artists such as Taylor Swift,
    P!nk, Sia and many more. After the success of her last album “Pure Heroine”, Lorde (Ella    After a fair hiatus New Zealand singer songwriter Lorde is back and better than ever her sophomore album. A crisp alternative pop concept masterpiece, with unique, beautiful and sometimes violent production by the one and only Jack Antonoff who has worked with other big artists such as Taylor Swift,
    P!nk, Sia and many more. After the success of her last album “Pure Heroine”, Lorde (Ella O’Conner) slams back with this glorious critically acclaimed ride that will have you singing, dancing, laughing and crying. Melodrama was nominated for album of the year and scored a 91 on meteoritic becoming one of the top 3 highest scoring albums of 2017. This record immediately grabbed my attention from its smooth vocals and incredibly unique sound which has made it not only my favorite album of 2017 but of all time.
    Every single song is meaningful, timeless and lovely, I could never pick a favorite.    … Expand
  17. partyfavor
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    This album showed cohesiveness in sound and beauty graced throughout the whole time I listened and immersed myself into it. Every track has its own flavor and all of it didn't disappoint. Although for me honestly, the lyricism of Melodrama is a step backward from her debut album, Pure Heroine. But the overall vibe and vulnerability of the artist expressed in this album only further provedThis album showed cohesiveness in sound and beauty graced throughout the whole time I listened and immersed myself into it. Every track has its own flavor and all of it didn't disappoint. Although for me honestly, the lyricism of Melodrama is a step backward from her debut album, Pure Heroine. But the overall vibe and vulnerability of the artist expressed in this album only further proved that Lorde is undoubtedly one of the artists that are remarkable at this time.… Expand
  18. Sebastian2018
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    Melodrama is simply the best album of 2017, it has everything a mixture of emotions, alternative rhythms and a rude and tender voice of lorde, I do not understand how I do not win the grammy
  19. OmarVita
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    This is her best album, it shows how much she has matured as an artist and musician.
  20. matieu
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Such an indescribable, cohesive and well-arranged album. She has put all her creativity and sense of pop imagery into it, showing us how far she can go. As previously said, there are no hyperbeat or radiophonic songs on this album, but it's still enjoyable. Once I thought "Pure Heroine" could be her best because of "Glory and Gore" and "Team", she went too far giving us "Sober" andSuch an indescribable, cohesive and well-arranged album. She has put all her creativity and sense of pop imagery into it, showing us how far she can go. As previously said, there are no hyperbeat or radiophonic songs on this album, but it's still enjoyable. Once I thought "Pure Heroine" could be her best because of "Glory and Gore" and "Team", she went too far giving us "Sober" and "Homemade Dynamite".… Expand
  21. Ldelrey
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    De longe o melhor album pop de 2017, lorde apresenta um amadurecimento musical incrivel com faixas intensas e intimistas , nitidamente retratando a transição da juventude para a vida adulta.Uma obra prima do cenário pop atual.
  22. MahdiGamer
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Even though you may not like many pop albums ,you will probably like Melodrama. There are unique things you can only find in this album.
  23. mschulz
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    In 2013, an unknown artist named Lorde released the song Royals, which became a hit globally. This led to her debut album Pure Heroine, a pop album that is filled with songs that cover Lorde’s teenage emotions. After a four-year hiatus, Lorde released her second album, Melodrama. This album was worth the four years wait.
    Melodrama is a self-reflection on the past years of her life after    In 2013, an unknown artist named Lorde released the song Royals, which became a hit globally. This led to her debut album Pure Heroine, a pop album that is filled with songs that cover Lorde’s teenage emotions. After a four-year hiatus, Lorde released her second album, Melodrama. This album was worth the four years wait.
    Melodrama is a self-reflection on the past years of her life after the overnight fame she gained with Royals, with solitude and heartbreak being the main themes of the album. In the duration of this album, Lorde embraces herself lyrically and accepts that sometimes she may be alone as she grows from teenager to young adult, as seen throughout each song’s lyrics.
    The songs on Melodrama are very much like the album’s title, melodramatic, with grand lyrics and production throughout. The album’s first track, “Green Light”, is a great example of this and sets the stage for the rest of the album. On Green Light, Lorde sings with passion of her frustrations with a past lover and being ready to move on from them. The production from Jack Antonoff accelerates this song even further adding more “grandness” to the song with multiple background instruments.
    The lyrics throughout Melodrama are wonderful and each song is written by Lorde herself. While the production throughout most of the album is poppy and upbeat, the lyrics hidden in plain sight say otherwise. For example, casual listeners of the song “Sober” might see the song as Lorde claiming she and her lover cannot be broken apart, but within the same song, she wonders what will become of them after they are no longer intoxicated at a party.
    Again, one of Lorde’s greatest strengths as a songwriter is her multidimensional lyrics that relate to all her listeners, even if they wouldn’t like to admit it. A song that showcases this strength is the ballad “Liability”, where Lorde is at her most vulnerable on Melodrama. On Liability, Lorde sings about feeling useless as well as being like a toy that will eventually be thrown out after one is bored with it, which reflects Lorde’s status as a pop star and the general public’s image of her but can also relate to listeners own potential insecurities and how they feel about their own relationships and friendships.
    Lorde is a once in a generation artist and Melodrama proves this, the lyrics are relatable and beautiful, and Jack Antonoff’s production helps add to Lorde’s voice even further. Even if listeners cannot commit their time to listen to this album for the full forty-one-minute duration, I still highly recommend listening to any song off Melodrama just to expose themselves to a taste of what Lorde brings to the pop genre with this album. Melodrama was one of the best albums of 2017 and is now personally one of my favorite albums of all time. It’s honestly amazing how talented Lorde is at such a young age. Being a Grammy-nominated and Billboard-topping album doesn’t even come close to the recognition this album deserves.    … Expand
  24. abrah
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    the best album of all time, of course, deserved a lot a grammy...............
  25. KCZielinski
    Feb 4, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Though this is only Lorde's second studio album, I think that this is her bet yet. Written by both her and Jack Antonoff, the album is poetic, meaningful, and relatable to listeners all while being backed by catchy tunes. Lorde sings beautifully of what her adolescence/early adulthood venture is like, making it al the more relatable to her listeners and fans. 'Green Light' makes you want to speed down the highway in the middle of the night with the windows down, while 'Hard Feelings/Loveless' reminds the listener of the love that they lost, but how they are moving on.

    Keep in mind, Melodrama was also nominated for a Grammy for being the Album of the year. Though Lorde did not take the award home, she did in my opinion. Lorde has become one of the most anticipated artists while performing, accompanied by her crazy exciting dance moves across the stage. Melodrama taking the stage on her upcoming tour is going to be epic and should not be missed by any fans of her or the album.

    I think that Lorde did a great job with this album. It's relatable, strikes a chord with listeners, and is overall full of jams.    … Expand
  26. MartaAndrade
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best album i have heard, it's so atypical and really refreshing. Never pay much attention to Lorde but I will certainly chance this.
  27. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    The album was put together very well. If you have the time to listen to this album, do yourself a favour.
  28. daviduwuxd
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    lorde has changed a new style and it pleases the people who are going to listen to their new work. The album is really good with really good sounds and the rhythms are the best of the album. It is very recommendable to listen to all this piece of art
  29. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    A true grammy-worthy album... Lorde has just set the bar for not only herself, but most alt/pop music artists of the decade. almost every song of the track trilled me in their own beautiful way. Lorde successfully created her own genre years ago, and followed it up with a close-to-masterpiece in 2017.
  30. zantengo
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Melodrama can make you feel colors and taste feelings, Lorde has done one of the best album of all time, and she's just 21.
  31. BastianCritic
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    lorde coonsigue transmitir una paz desde letras muy profundas en un grado de madures para mucho este es album del 2017 y a si es felicidades lorde
  32. samsantana
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    ¿Este álbum ha sido un regalo divino? Pues sí, no es solo el álbum del año sino el álbum de mi vida. Es increíble como Lorde luego de tanta espera creó Melodrama (amor juvenil) diverso a su debut Pure Heroine (pensamientos de adolescente). Nos muestra su lado más sensible mediante letras significativas que calan en el interior. La producción es 10/10. Posiblemente que quieras bailar al¿Este álbum ha sido un regalo divino? Pues sí, no es solo el álbum del año sino el álbum de mi vida. Es increíble como Lorde luego de tanta espera creó Melodrama (amor juvenil) diverso a su debut Pure Heroine (pensamientos de adolescente). Nos muestra su lado más sensible mediante letras significativas que calan en el interior. La producción es 10/10. Posiblemente que quieras bailar al escuchar una canción pero si te detienes a entender la letra posiblemente llores y recuerdes algún amor que te marcó la vida.… Expand
  33. juliandcardona
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    Magnifico y asombrosa en toda su expresión. El álbum del año definitivamente y lo que este puede representar en una atmosfera desgarrada de llantos y de ilusiones, que puede convertirse en una gran droga para los consumidores de la música de calidad.
  34. Christopher_G2
    Dec 26, 2017
    9
    Melodrama is the second studio album of Lorde, the singer who’s best known for the major hit song “Royals” from 2012. This one might not have any major pop hits itself, and that’s really okay with me when it delivers such a captivating and unique sound spread across eleven songs. It deserves mention, along with Beyoncé’s "Lemonade", as one of the best pop albums, as well as one of the bestMelodrama is the second studio album of Lorde, the singer who’s best known for the major hit song “Royals” from 2012. This one might not have any major pop hits itself, and that’s really okay with me when it delivers such a captivating and unique sound spread across eleven songs. It deserves mention, along with Beyoncé’s "Lemonade", as one of the best pop albums, as well as one of the best female-solo albums, released in the last few years. It’s the kind collection that you don’t dare delete a single track; not that all eleven tracks are great, though many are (my favorites songs are “Hard Feelings/Loveless” and “Green Light”), but even the lesser ones (like in my opinion “Perfect Places”) are interesting in their own distinctness. It’s smooth, dynamic, soulful, and exhilarating; it’s playful, touching, sensual, and angry. I’ve been listening to it for months, and I’m just as high of praise now as I was then. Highly recommended purchase.… Expand
  35. gomespedro
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    É incrível a maneira como Lorde, de maneira singular e vista no seu debut album, 'Pure Heroine', consegue descrever sentimentos. Ela é uma escritora nata, como ela mesma se auto-intitula em uma das melhores faixas do CD, 'Writer in The Dark'. E, por mais que o disco tenha uma batida profunda e o piano carregue a maioria das notas, não se engane; Lorde está feliz na própria pele. O disco éÉ incrível a maneira como Lorde, de maneira singular e vista no seu debut album, 'Pure Heroine', consegue descrever sentimentos. Ela é uma escritora nata, como ela mesma se auto-intitula em uma das melhores faixas do CD, 'Writer in The Dark'. E, por mais que o disco tenha uma batida profunda e o piano carregue a maioria das notas, não se engane; Lorde está feliz na própria pele. O disco é uma poderosa narrativa de uma menina de 20 anos (pasme!) que está se descobrindo enquanto mulher, enquanto amante e enquanto artista. Os estalinhos e batidinhas do Pure Heroine se elevaram a outro nível e alcançaram, com a maestria de Jack Antonoff como produtor, um nível difícil de se alcançar - e que deve garantir a ela o gramofone dourado de Album Of The Year no Grammy (merecidamente). É difícil aceitar que uma pessoa de 20 anos consegue descrever tão intensa e desesperadamente sentimentos tão profundos, mas ao mesmo tempo genuínos, o que demonstra que Lorde está vivendo aquela intensidade da primeira paixão, da primeira saída-de-casa, da primeira vez morando sozinha. Lorde não foge de quem é; em 'Pure Heroine', aos 16 anos, deixou soar em nossos ouvidos as narrativas dela, dentro da idade que possuía, e o mesmo se repete no incrível 'Melodrama'. Não sei o que esperar do terceiro álbum de Lorde, que já está a caminho e produzido apenas pela cantora, mas sei que terminei 'Perfect Places' tentando encontrar um jeito de tirar 'Melodrama' da cabeça. E falhei.… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. aleatoric
    Dec 13, 2017
    5
    I enjoyed Pure Heroin - it felt fresh, vulnerable, and had desirable quirks and imperfections that made it feel real. Melodrama, in comparison, feels like the opposite. It's trying so hard to be "melodramatic" but all the while it's laced in immaculate-but-boring production and predictable songwriting. I like synthetic music when it knows it's synthetic and doesn't take itself tooI enjoyed Pure Heroin - it felt fresh, vulnerable, and had desirable quirks and imperfections that made it feel real. Melodrama, in comparison, feels like the opposite. It's trying so hard to be "melodramatic" but all the while it's laced in immaculate-but-boring production and predictable songwriting. I like synthetic music when it knows it's synthetic and doesn't take itself too seriously. It can be good fun. But here, it's synthetic music desperately trying to show human emotion. The medium makes the emotions feel forced. This music makes me feel nothing.

    But it's not terrible. The production could have carried a different vocalist much better. And like I said, it's immaculate production. Only issue with the production is I think the range could be a little deeper and cavernous -- it feels a bit hollow through most of its entirety. Like there are songs I really want to bounce my head to, but they just feel... weak, like a car that just can't get the engine started.

    The acclaim this album has gotten doesn't surprise me, though. An artist with a few radio-friendly singles making a slightly edgy art electro pop album? Yeah, of course people are eating it up. Good on them. But there were at least 50 better albums this year, and it's frustrating they won't get nearly as much recognition.    … Expand
  38. jrod_
    Dec 12, 2017
    9
    One of the best albums of the year. Lorde is changing the perspective which people may have towards pop music. More touching, more intimate. Production is meticulously taken care of, and the vocals sound real and are able to transmit clearly the emotion of every song, they all have a common gist, melodrama.
  39. guilherme_soi
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O disco é a mais pura essência da música Pop. Uma garota de 19 anos que escreve suas próprias músicas, dando um tom pessoal as letras, que consegue assim atrair um público que se identifica com ela. Musicalmente é perfeito, com músicas Pop gostosas de ouvir. Pontos altos: Green Light,Liability e Perfect Places… Expand
  40. TI490M
    Dec 4, 2017
    9
    This is the AOTY of 2017, im sure if those annoying stupid little kids fighting over "Divas" here this album would be higher in user score. To that people, please grow up this is music not a reality show. idiots...
  41. itsvague
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Undeniably the album of the year. Stunning, true, AHEAD, completely never been done before. Lorde and Jack Antonoff together created a masterpiece that will inspire artists for many years to come. An album that mixes teenage drama, party sounds and maturity. KInd of a disguised break-up album it's dramatic, bright, nostalgic and everything you want it to be. GLAMOUR, TRAUMA, MELODRAMA.Undeniably the album of the year. Stunning, true, AHEAD, completely never been done before. Lorde and Jack Antonoff together created a masterpiece that will inspire artists for many years to come. An album that mixes teenage drama, party sounds and maturity. KInd of a disguised break-up album it's dramatic, bright, nostalgic and everything you want it to be. GLAMOUR, TRAUMA, MELODRAMA.

    Highlights: The whole thing.    … Expand
  42. andrecu
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    Since her smash debut LP, Lorde has always been noted for her songwriting prowess and eclectic production style. But in Melodrama, she has transcended the sterile nature of pop music, taken it to maximalist degrees, and used it as the vehicle to express her sentiments on youth and heartbreak in the rawest form possible. Lorde has obviously spared herself from delivering a Royals 2.0, withSince her smash debut LP, Lorde has always been noted for her songwriting prowess and eclectic production style. But in Melodrama, she has transcended the sterile nature of pop music, taken it to maximalist degrees, and used it as the vehicle to express her sentiments on youth and heartbreak in the rawest form possible. Lorde has obviously spared herself from delivering a Royals 2.0, with the album being apparently void of any emphatic hit singles. That doesn't matter in the context of Melodrama though; it is purely intended to be experienced as a whole, a consolidation of parts that all mesh together beautifully to become what is arguably the most impressive album of 2017.… Expand
  43. JesseXRP
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    Just amazing, if you like hypebeast music, you probably wont enjoy this album, because you might find it boring. I loved the album, but I can see if you like exciting music how this would be boring, but this is still so amazing, I don't know if this album is really even pop, I would have to give it a 10/10 personally.
  44. PPPPPPPPVVVVVVV
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    HINO HiNÁRIO HINÃO hininho, VEM LEVAR TODOS OS GRAMMY POSSÍVEL, VEM AOTY 2018, VOU ESPERAR 10 ANOS PARA A CONTINUAÇÃO DO HINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  45. Jake1455
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    lorde is amazing, the lyrics are excellent and their voice produces feelings for their viewers, the themes that love addresses, loneliness, maturity approaches them in a subtle and perfect way, extremely undervalued, the best pop album of the year 2017
  46. Grindybord
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    Such a good album. Lorde is the best and such an inspiration for me. I had some dark times in my life and I feel like Lorde understands me. Now Lorde has released this album and i just love it!
  47. TheCriticReview
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    A very cohesive and well-arranged album. It deserves all the acclaims it's been getting so far. Despite the album being great as a whole, there are not many stand-out tracks or single-worthy songs that you would enjoy listening on the radio. Still, an amazing effort by Lorde who writes and co-produces ALL her songs herself.
  48. juniorey
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    lorde consegue transmitir sentimentos em suas letras e musicas do melodrama como nenhum outro artista atual, tratando sobre temas da juventude millenial de maneira que todos se sintam identificados. Ella estuda cada palavra e batida que compoe suas musicas, e tudo se encaixa perfeitamente. conceitual, inspirador, cativante e viciante, melodrama é um album pra se escutar a qualquer hora elorde consegue transmitir sentimentos em suas letras e musicas do melodrama como nenhum outro artista atual, tratando sobre temas da juventude millenial de maneira que todos se sintam identificados. Ella estuda cada palavra e batida que compoe suas musicas, e tudo se encaixa perfeitamente. conceitual, inspirador, cativante e viciante, melodrama é um album pra se escutar a qualquer hora e com qualquer estado de animo. sem duvidas um hinario da nossa geraçao, o aoty sem dúvidas de 2017 PARABENS FADA NEOZELANDESA… Expand
  49. mrdr4gon
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    Excellent album, though the production is somewhat overblown and all a bit ocean-like, the songwriting is as strong as ever. Not quite as sharp as Pure Heroine, but still a very solid listen.
  50. leluncia
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    One of the best pop albums not only of 2017, but of the decade. Timeless production, top-notch songwriting, and atmospheric vibes. Cohesive, expressive, genuine artistic merit. Lorde has outdone herself and we're all lucky to live through that. 'Emotional renaissance' indeed. Stand-out tracks: "Homemade Dynamite" "The Louvre", "Hard Feelings/Loveless", "Sober II (Melodrama)", "Writer inOne of the best pop albums not only of 2017, but of the decade. Timeless production, top-notch songwriting, and atmospheric vibes. Cohesive, expressive, genuine artistic merit. Lorde has outdone herself and we're all lucky to live through that. 'Emotional renaissance' indeed. Stand-out tracks: "Homemade Dynamite" "The Louvre", "Hard Feelings/Loveless", "Sober II (Melodrama)", "Writer in the Dark" and "Perfect Places".… Expand
  51. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    9
    Melodrama is near perfection. Lorde along with Taylor Swift can now be called the female crusaders of writing all of their music. Melodrama is very well melodramatic it lives up to it's title. There are a few small flaws but overall this album is a work of art and Lorde's best pop offerings to date.
  52. xoxodavi
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Esse álbum é simples, cheio de lirismo e coeso. É incrivel como a Lorde conseguiu trazer algo de qualidade mesmo com temas clichês que é o “fim de relacionamento”, mas engana-se quem acha que é apenas isso. É uma história sobre uma festa, sobre conhecer alguém, perder o rumo, descobrir-se, decepcionar-se, ser feliz e triste, ficar sozinho, ficar rodeado de gente. São 11 faixas tãoEsse álbum é simples, cheio de lirismo e coeso. É incrivel como a Lorde conseguiu trazer algo de qualidade mesmo com temas clichês que é o “fim de relacionamento”, mas engana-se quem acha que é apenas isso. É uma história sobre uma festa, sobre conhecer alguém, perder o rumo, descobrir-se, decepcionar-se, ser feliz e triste, ficar sozinho, ficar rodeado de gente. São 11 faixas tão importantes para o conceito que até mesmo a curta e simples “Liability (Reprise)” faria falta para o álbum. Há canções simples e orgânicas como “Writer In The Dark” até as mega-produções “Sober”, “Green Light” e “Perfect Places”. É interessante ver um minimalismo diferente do que a Lorde está habituada em “The Louvre”, com acordes de violão e guitarra, antes não explorados pela cantora, espaços vazios, sons de batida de coração, suspiros... E as letras, então... Nunca a Lorde foi tão sincera consigo mesma, entregando toda a sua alma em suas músicas, suas angústias, seu sentimento de coração partido, de jovem em ascensão. Melodrama é uma tragédia, um épico, uma prosa lírica, que tem como última linha um questionamento “O que diabos são esses lugares perfeitos, afinal”.… Expand
  53. thenayan
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    This is truly an amazing album. Definitely the best album of 2017. The production is spectacular, and Lorde's voice sounds better than ever. I listened to this album as a non-fan. I've heard a few songs off of Pure Heroine here and there, and decided to listen to Melodrama when it came out. Instantly made it to one of my favorite albums. It might not have the huge hit like what Royals didThis is truly an amazing album. Definitely the best album of 2017. The production is spectacular, and Lorde's voice sounds better than ever. I listened to this album as a non-fan. I've heard a few songs off of Pure Heroine here and there, and decided to listen to Melodrama when it came out. Instantly made it to one of my favorite albums. It might not have the huge hit like what Royals did for Pure Heroine, but who needs it when this album is a spectacular masterpiece.… Expand
  54. gracomartinez
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    No soy muy fan de lorde pero este álbum tiene un gran impacto la originalidad de cada canción lo hace único siendo uno de los mejores álbumes de la historia del alternativo. Espero mas de 2 grammys esta ves.
  55. KaioCesar329
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    If there is still doubt that it is the album of the year then rethink, it is absurdly well done and certainly one of the best albums of this decade, praise is few for this masterpiece.
  56. MusicalButter
    Nov 4, 2017
    9
    Loved many songs off the album, we could see Lorde bursting out of the dark which people thought was simply her Pure Heroine personality before Melodrama was released. Many find it hard to fit it together, but however Lorde's roots still survive from the progression she has taken. It was an album that I thought "Eh, seems alright" to listening to over again and again, and it's become anLoved many songs off the album, we could see Lorde bursting out of the dark which people thought was simply her Pure Heroine personality before Melodrama was released. Many find it hard to fit it together, but however Lorde's roots still survive from the progression she has taken. It was an album that I thought "Eh, seems alright" to listening to over again and again, and it's become an obsession. Lovely work, new and fresh.

    Favourite tracks: Sober, Sober II (Melodrama), Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Green Light, Perfect Places, Liability (Reprise).

    OK: The Louvre.    … Expand
  57. cortana1999
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde retrata faixa a faixa as frustrações e sonhos da transição de uma jovem para o mundo adulto. o Álbum é simplesmente divino e pessoal, MELODRAMA FOREVER… Expand
  58. callme
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is one of the best albums of all time,it has spectacular lyrics and amazing production,this record makes me feel happy and sad in the same time,it really captures the feeling of being in love
  59. 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.
  60. soydansilva
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    A 40MIN masterpiece, with fresh sounds and bold lyrics - this album is smart, wicked, fun and unforgettable; a groundbreaking effort that's simply melodramatic.
  61. sharisay
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    They want to know what I think? is the best album of all time, why? I love the feeling that added to each of the songs. is a world completely different from the one he offered us in pure heroine. At first I admit that I disliked something but after knowing the story I realized the true value. I love her, it's my life. I adore her, I breathe for her. I love you, Lord, I love you with all my heart.
  62. Charbel
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    ¡Es el album del año! Es increíble la capacidad que tiene Lorde para reflejar tantos sentimientos y emociones en un solo disco. Las canciones “Perfect Places” y “Green Light” son verdaderas obras de arte.
    Es la mejor artista pop del momento.
  63. JHOSEPLOPEZ
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Éste álbum es una gran obra maestra, hace años no tenía el placer de escuchar un álbum tan bueno como lo es Melodrama, producción, ritmos, arreglos, voces, letras, concepto TODO en éste álbum está bien hecho… Expand
  64. inperfectplaces
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    wow.this album is something different.she knows how to make amazing music .this is not similar to pure heroine.its another type of masterpiece.ella please keep doing what you're doing
  65. andrevictor
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2017, Melodrama nos leva a outra dimensão, um mundo complexo habitado por Lorde, mas que se identificamos em algumas maneiras. A produção musical e o amadurecimento da cantora neozelandesa só evidencia sua relevância a cada disco lançado.
  66. typicaldave
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    Four years after Pure Heroine, where she presented herself as a rebellious teenager who despises the world; Ella comes back to the limelight fully equipped with Melodrama. This time she unwraps herself as the transparent and shell-less, but hurt 20 year old who tries to find herself in the club. 'Brand new sounds' can be heard, but the same deep lyrics are (again) embedded to every song.Four years after Pure Heroine, where she presented herself as a rebellious teenager who despises the world; Ella comes back to the limelight fully equipped with Melodrama. This time she unwraps herself as the transparent and shell-less, but hurt 20 year old who tries to find herself in the club. 'Brand new sounds' can be heard, but the same deep lyrics are (again) embedded to every song. She definitely took a big leap as she took all the pain and the sobering to mold this well woven album. The diversity in her voice has enriched over a stretch of time but it's still the low, hauntingly beautiful, and rich kind we heard (and loved) in PH. Lorde is a blow of fresh air and she did it again with this 'second difficult' album -- it deserves all the best.… Expand
  67. RAUL13
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Maravilloso, grandioso, hermoso, todos los reconocimientos deben ir para Melodrama, buen trabajo Lorde, lo hiciste otra vez, superando tus propios medios y condiciones para crear arte cada vez mas de calidad.
    Green Light: 10/10
    Sober: 10/10 Homemade Dynamite: 10/10 The Louvre: 10/10 Liability: 10/10 Hard Feelings/ Loveless: 10/10 Sober ll (Melodrama) 9/10 Writer In The Dark: 8/10    Maravilloso, grandioso, hermoso, todos los reconocimientos deben ir para Melodrama, buen trabajo Lorde, lo hiciste otra vez, superando tus propios medios y condiciones para crear arte cada vez mas de calidad.
    Green Light: 10/10
    Sober: 10/10
    Homemade Dynamite: 10/10
    The Louvre: 10/10
    Liability: 10/10
    Hard Feelings/ Loveless: 10/10
    Sober ll (Melodrama) 9/10
    Writer In The Dark: 8/10
    Supercut: 10/10
    Liability (Reprise): 10/10
    Perfect Places: 10/10    … Expand
  68. JaggedLittlePil
    Oct 8, 2017
    10
    10 is too low to describe this album. I really like Pure Heroine but I didn't find it the masterpiece everyone was talking about, so when I first got into Melodrama I was thinking "this will also be a very good album but everyone will overrate it just because of some reasons I don't know". Well, I was wrong. This album really is "pure heroine". Lorde found a way to reinvent her style and10 is too low to describe this album. I really like Pure Heroine but I didn't find it the masterpiece everyone was talking about, so when I first got into Melodrama I was thinking "this will also be a very good album but everyone will overrate it just because of some reasons I don't know". Well, I was wrong. This album really is "pure heroine". Lorde found a way to reinvent her style and her sound and at the same time every song reminds me to her previous music, but this music just sounds better to me. I can't stop listening to it. It has uptempo, midtempo, ballads and every song got its exact space in the album. It's just perfect.… Expand
  69. nkpullup
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    So we just heard call of youth and felling of getting older, love and disappointment in your lover, people around and being alone in your room . What music should do? Make you feel something and Lorde did it to me to you and another thousands people. Her songwriting and production skills are one of the best now.
    Two parts of "Sober" are literally make you feel this neon lights and liquor    So we just heard call of youth and felling of getting older, love and disappointment in your lover, people around and being alone in your room . What music should do? Make you feel something and Lorde did it to me to you and another thousands people. Her songwriting and production skills are one of the best now.
    Two parts of "Sober" are literally make you feel this neon lights and liquor in your veins. With "Perfect places" you feel pure youth with this downs and falls.
    So if somebody will ask me how i want to spend this summer the answer will be "like "Melodrama"    … Expand
  70. 26corzo
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    she's so **** amazing, i have no words for this amazing unbelievable album... lorde is one of the greatest artist in all times... it's a revolutionary pop.
  71. Pericowsky
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Lorde shows a more mature facet according to her age, a disc where she breaks down emotionally and makes you feel the same. The singer from New Zealand enters next to the pop singer consecrated by its style and not by its image.
  72. bravado20
    Sep 19, 2017
    10
    Amazing album with detailed lyrics and fresh production styles and experimentations. More like Lorde has created another superb album. (best track: Homemade Dynamite, Hard Feelings/Loveless, The Louvre, Perfect Places)
  73. joethealien
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    this is an absolute triumph of a record
    this masterwork begins with the powerhouse lead single Green Light, which is already one of the finest pop singles of the year so far. after 4 fantastic bangers, Liability brings strong feelings of heartache melting into self-empowerment as she "disappears into the sun"
    Hard Feelings/Loveless, the central point of the album, is by far the strongest    this is an absolute triumph of a record
    this masterwork begins with the powerhouse lead single Green Light, which is already one of the finest pop singles of the year so far. after 4 fantastic bangers, Liability brings strong feelings of heartache melting into self-empowerment as she "disappears into the sun"
    Hard Feelings/Loveless, the central point of the album, is by far the strongest composition present. about 2.5 minutes in, a most earth shattering and invigorating experience occurs as the music begins to rattle from the core out. this track in particular feels like a detached rollercoaster soaring and rising above feelings of contempt and inferiority. Lorde brings power to every step she climbs, in the launch, in the process AND in the followthrough.
    highlights: Supercut, Hard Feelings/Loveless, Homemade Dynamite, Writer in the Dark, Perfect Places (perhaps the most Pure Heroinesque track)    … Expand
  74. BiscuitBuff
    Sep 12, 2017
    7
    This is my Lorde album i have ever listened to, and based on the review it got I was very excited to listen. The first 3 tracks disappointed me, I didn't think they were catchy, and that they felt bland. But once "The Lourve" started playing i started to fall in love with the rest of the album. "Melodrama" starts off slow, and unmemorable. But once you hit that fourth track, and down. itThis is my Lorde album i have ever listened to, and based on the review it got I was very excited to listen. The first 3 tracks disappointed me, I didn't think they were catchy, and that they felt bland. But once "The Lourve" started playing i started to fall in love with the rest of the album. "Melodrama" starts off slow, and unmemorable. But once you hit that fourth track, and down. it becomes a fantastic emotional piece of music.… Expand
  75. laerciolucs
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    This album escapes from all the sonority of albums that have already been released this year, without doubt 2017 is the year of the Lorde, with lyrics that show another side of the singer, we leave that vision of dark girl with dark letters and give way to a young Who is entering adult life and is enjoying life, without fear of error, without fear of what will happen. Lorde promised us aThis album escapes from all the sonority of albums that have already been released this year, without doubt 2017 is the year of the Lorde, with lyrics that show another side of the singer, we leave that vision of dark girl with dark letters and give way to a young Who is entering adult life and is enjoying life, without fear of error, without fear of what will happen. Lorde promised us a killer album and she kept her word.… Expand
  76. jesusnava
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Pure Heroine is a phenomenal album, especially for someone her age. She certainly has a gift for writing; the lyricism in Melodrama is extraordinary, captivating, and well-beyond her years. The production of the album is not as minimal as Pure Heroine, but it is well-crafted and definitely suited to each song's lyrics. Not to mention her vocals, and different masksTruly a masterpiece. Pure Heroine is a phenomenal album, especially for someone her age. She certainly has a gift for writing; the lyricism in Melodrama is extraordinary, captivating, and well-beyond her years. The production of the album is not as minimal as Pure Heroine, but it is well-crafted and definitely suited to each song's lyrics. Not to mention her vocals, and different masks used. Melodrama is a fresh, cohesive, and compelling album to follow up on her growth from a teen to a young adult. Lorde proved pop can be more than just the repetitive cliche songs on the radio.
    Personal favorite: The Louvre    … Expand
  77. sissi_stess
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    Good album, good lyrics. I don't like the combination of Hard feeling/Loveless. Would have been better to have separate the two with Loveless as a interlude
    Best songs : Melodrama, Green light, Sober I & II, Liability (reprise)
  78. igoreoq
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    This is incredible, a masterpiece, it thrills me in a way that seems supernatural, deserves all recognition possible. Congratulations, Lorde! The Louvre is my favoite
  79. Verschiel16
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    It is raw and cathartic. Written with such passion and mirrored emotions. She vividly translates all of it in lyrics and rhythm. It is everything that an album called melodrama should be.
  80. orengue
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde surprised me with this album. She is a genius in lyrics and I love how she gets personal and emotional with Liability. This album deserves all the love. Great job Lorde! Your best album.
    Favorite song: Perfect Places
  81. donnellydr
    Aug 16, 2017
    9
    An amazing album, can easily be seen to be the colourful sister of Pure Heroine. The album contains sensual and fragile songs, ballads and classic pop. Sometimes a bit repetitive with the pop songs.
  82. pedrofaro
    Aug 15, 2017
    8
    amazing album! lorde is back and better than the last album! perfect places is such a pop perfection song and one of the best tracks release this year!
  83. groupie
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    Una vez más Lorde lo supera, superó mis expectativas, Melodrama es una obra maestra. Desde la primera canción hasta la última no dejas de decir "Dios mío esto si es arte" merece el mejor de los reconocimientos.
  84. ismail98
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    This album helped Lorde to confirm her maturity and her defined taste of music, and it exposes her effort in this album! She wrote and co-produced ALL her songs by herself! Chapeau!
  85. joe_m6
    Aug 13, 2017
    7
    Generally, I liked the album. It took Lorde in a couple of new directions that I think are good for her. If her last album felt a bit emotionally removed and un-relatable, Melodrama is a pendulum swing in the other direction. It's full of emotion and very well-thought out. However, I see less of a storyline than Lorde probably intended. The reprises don't really add to the overall flavorGenerally, I liked the album. It took Lorde in a couple of new directions that I think are good for her. If her last album felt a bit emotionally removed and un-relatable, Melodrama is a pendulum swing in the other direction. It's full of emotion and very well-thought out. However, I see less of a storyline than Lorde probably intended. The reprises don't really add to the overall flavor of the album, and don't really relate to the songs they are supposedly reprising. Additionally, some songs are just plain lackluster. Overall, I like it, but I don't love it.… Expand
  86. Deytonarauz
    Aug 11, 2017
    7
    este album para mi es mmi segundo mejor album,pues esta muy bien el album muy bien recibido pero creo que le doy 7 puntos porque algunas canciones para mi no son muy impactantes!
  87. EduardoCunha
    Aug 9, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aparentemente, somente comentários positivos são permitidos aqui, visto que o meu primeiro fora excluído pelo próprio Metacritic e este provavelmente será também. Onde está a liberdade de expressão? Eu não posso não gostar desse álbum? Eu continuo acreditando firmemente na superestimação desse disco pela crítica especializada. Acompanho o trabalho da Lorde e eu vejo que ela adentrou, com esse álbum, em um terreno que ela mesma criticou muito no passado. "Melodrama" é muito coeso, mas as letras são superficiais, frágeis e limitadas. Não há nada na produção que já não se tenha ouvido. Não há nada que possa contribuir no âmbito cultural. O resultado final disso é que "Melodrama" é um álbum que é entendiante e exaustivo além do que o seu título sugere. Definitivamente, este é o pior disco da carreira presente e futura dessa cantora iniciante.… Expand
  88. SilentRumors
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    Definitely deserves the praise it is getting, her style is unique and the lyricism has greatly improved from her last album. She's maturing and it obviously shows in this album, every song fits together cohesively, without there being a real standout track. She strays from her normal style and has can't hit some notes in 'Green Lights' which makes it my least favorite song from the album,Definitely deserves the praise it is getting, her style is unique and the lyricism has greatly improved from her last album. She's maturing and it obviously shows in this album, every song fits together cohesively, without there being a real standout track. She strays from her normal style and has can't hit some notes in 'Green Lights' which makes it my least favorite song from the album, but it still is a great song nonetheless.… Expand
  89. thecriticbanana
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde supo hacerlo, pero no es de impresionarme. El hecho de darle un toque de pop es bueno, ya que últimamente en la industria musical lo que más se vende es música plástica, muy bien hecho Lorde. Aunque algunas de las canciones de este álbum no terminaron de convérseme.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. pdrojacob
    Aug 5, 2017
    6
    O Melodrama surpreende por apresentar muitas sonoridades diferentes, mas falha ao apresentá-las de forma exagerada. Um instrumental vezes perfeito, vezes poluído, carregado com uma métrica de letra fantástica, nos faz entrar em êxtase por alguns longos minutos, mas acaba cortando o tesão com melodias que se transformam em delongas cansativas e confusas. Num todo, uma obra bem pensada,O Melodrama surpreende por apresentar muitas sonoridades diferentes, mas falha ao apresentá-las de forma exagerada. Um instrumental vezes perfeito, vezes poluído, carregado com uma métrica de letra fantástica, nos faz entrar em êxtase por alguns longos minutos, mas acaba cortando o tesão com melodias que se transformam em delongas cansativas e confusas. Num todo, uma obra bem pensada, gostosa de se ouvir, mas que peca por exagero.… Expand
  92. GhigiRomero
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    Lorde, se nota realmente que has madurado y de qué forma. Es innegable que esta vez te saliste de tu zona de confort para crear algo tan único, bailable e intenso.
    Melodrama, demuestra dedicación y compromiso con la música.
    Vale pena decir, que es uno de los mejores álbum del año.
  93. erick25
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    ¡Una verdadera joya! No hay ninguna canción que esté de más, la espera de aproximadamente cuatro años valió la pena, sin duda Lorde se ha lucido con este álbum, cada canción te transmite algo.
  94. 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
  95. MiriamStonem
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    This is the best masterpiece of Lorde. Maybe surpass to Pure Heroine, but really everything that she write is hard, thrilling, admirable. And the sound of the music, it's magical, powerful, and with the lyric all the album make you feel stirring emotion. The best.
  96. JeanDracolosse
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    I never got into Lorde when she released her first album Pure Heroin, and her single Royals. In my opinion, it felt like it was missing something. But here, Lorde is delivering an surprisingly good album. It sounds way more mature. It is extremly cohesive as a whole, and yet it still manage to get its highlights: Sober II, that hit hard as a brick when it comes, the boomy Supercut, TheI never got into Lorde when she released her first album Pure Heroin, and her single Royals. In my opinion, it felt like it was missing something. But here, Lorde is delivering an surprisingly good album. It sounds way more mature. It is extremly cohesive as a whole, and yet it still manage to get its highlights: Sober II, that hit hard as a brick when it comes, the boomy Supercut, The Louvre... It's is a poppish album, but it avoid most the cliché that it could have fell into. You still get 2 piano ballads and a "stupid" pop song (Loveless, that have a hard time being interesting since it's just after Hard Feelings epic final). Melodrama is an excellent album that deserve the praise it get.… Expand
  97. boy0boy
    Jul 29, 2017
    0
    Expected something much better when I saw the rating. The songs are not memorable at all. Overall a very boring and bland album. Best song of the album is Sober
  98. tdougherty1515
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    I came into this album knowing absolutely nothing about Lorde and her music, other than the fact that a few years ago everybody seemed to lose their god damn minds over Royals. Upon the album's release I decided I would give it a listen solely based on the fact that it was listed under an alternative genre. My first listen through of this album had me completely hooked. Lorde's ability toI came into this album knowing absolutely nothing about Lorde and her music, other than the fact that a few years ago everybody seemed to lose their god damn minds over Royals. Upon the album's release I decided I would give it a listen solely based on the fact that it was listed under an alternative genre. My first listen through of this album had me completely hooked. Lorde's ability to completely weave together such a touching and brutally honest story line about partying and being alone really hit home for me. It's been over a month and this is the only album I listen to anymore. Give this album a try, and read all the lyrics. You can tell that Melodrama is 100% Lorde's own experiences, ideas, and thoughts, not just the product of hot shot music executives.

    BEST TRACKS:
    Sober, The Louvre, Liability, Hard Feelings, Sober II (Melodrama)    … Expand
  99. sansabish
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    A significant step-up from her already accomplished debut record, and I appreciate how, like on 'Pure Heroine,' Lorde incorporates hip hop into some of her songs.

    Highlights include 'Green Light,' 'Homemade Dynamite,' 'The Louvre,' and 'Perfect Places'.
  100. eyrie
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best pop album of 2017 so far. All tracks together tell a story. Seems well produced and with better arranges and music than Pure Heroine.
    Best: The Louvre, Supercut, Hard Feelings/Loveless
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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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Metascore
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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