Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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  1. vinethewalker
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    More intravenously emotional as Pure Heroine is. This time 70's pop rock influences mixed with contemporary-well-worked-out-pop results in a masterpiece.
  2. Bomsen
    Jul 3, 2017
    6
    Never been a fan of the genre Lorde associates with, but was pleasantly surprised by this one. It is filled with somewhat generic pop-tripes, yet it adds something new in its sensuality and, well, its melodrama.
  3. babybtalk
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    A perfect album, who tell us a history with awesome songs, spectacular lyrics e amazing beats. Impossible to not be in love and be involved in the songs.
  4. adelwinwr
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    Anjing woy bagus banget dah nih album. The songs are very rich melodically and the instrumentals are breath-taking. Definitely what we were all waiting for in Pop Music. I love Lorde. But I consider Louvre hideous, that's why I gave a 10. But all the others are heavenly, Sober II, Sober, Homemade Dynamite, Writer in The Dark. Love them all!
  5. avr50
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    Lorde has made her best album yet. This is full with feelings and truth in the lyrics and the music. Melodrama is telling us something sad but at the same time beautiful. My only issue with Melodrama is that two songs have like 30 seconds more that they should but the album is highly recommended.
  6. MxHdLt
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    I love this wonderful album
    Thematic of Pop, Alternative, Abstract Art on the cover
    And I like Green Lights Among all his songs
    But, i want of Single Supercut
  7. matheusflauzino
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    best album i've heard in 2017! pure heroine was a such pretty good masterpiece and melodrama is just a bless. Thank you, Lorde! This record is very intense and real, i felt in your words your pain and it's incredible
  8. codedroney
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    This is a very well cohesive piece of art. I guess she is going to make her name nowadays and she is amazing. This album is everything. Well done, Lorde. Keep blessing us with **** good music.
  9. Mizuru
    Jun 30, 2017
    3
    The album really follow the drama way, good job. It's sad and catchy, but somehow do not feel original for me, the lyrics are deep but too much pop. Good piano arranges.

    Highlights: Sober, Liability.

    Veredict: too overrated, good, catchy, but not a masterpiece in any way.
  10. Shadiawwad
    Jun 30, 2017
    7
    A solid piece of work that features Lorde at her best self - melodramatic and raw. Greenlight and Writer in the Dark are my personal favorites, with Liabilities and Loveless trailing behind. After a full listen, I appreciate Lorde's efforts, but I wasn't able to connect to the rest of the song the way I would have wanted to, and the album's critically approved highlights such as "Louvre"A solid piece of work that features Lorde at her best self - melodramatic and raw. Greenlight and Writer in the Dark are my personal favorites, with Liabilities and Loveless trailing behind. After a full listen, I appreciate Lorde's efforts, but I wasn't able to connect to the rest of the song the way I would have wanted to, and the album's critically approved highlights such as "Louvre" fell flat with me. She deserves all the acclaim she's getting, however, because although I didn't connect to the album as much as I had wanted, it's clear that she put out quality work that pleased both her fans and the casual listeners alike.… Expand
  11. dhoskins
    Jun 29, 2017
    6
    I'm not into Lorde's in-your-face, throaty, borderline out-of-tune talk-singing that she trots out a lot on this album. I prefer her softer, more vocal tasteful approach on tracks like "Supercut" and "Perfect Places". I'd say I prefer her upper register, but she's done her lower register so well in the past, on tracks like "Royals."
    On the other hand, she's clearly a talented lyricist,    I'm not into Lorde's in-your-face, throaty, borderline out-of-tune talk-singing that she trots out a lot on this album. I prefer her softer, more vocal tasteful approach on tracks like "Supercut" and "Perfect Places". I'd say I prefer her upper register, but she's done her lower register so well in the past, on tracks like "Royals."
    On the other hand, she's clearly a talented lyricist, and her rhythmic delivery remains very interesting and nuanced.
    Musically, whereas Pure Heroine had about three standout tracks for me, nothing here hits those heights.    … Expand
  12. kmars
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Best pop album I've heard in YEARS. Miss Lorde gave us a masterpiece. When I listening this for the first time was an EXPERIENCE. i rate every song a 10/10. No album has moved me like this one. every song is special and every song is **** good. not even 1 filler. My faves are The Louvre, Sober, Supercut, Sober II (Melodrama), Writer In The Dark.. **** the whole album is my fave. Hope sheBest pop album I've heard in YEARS. Miss Lorde gave us a masterpiece. When I listening this for the first time was an EXPERIENCE. i rate every song a 10/10. No album has moved me like this one. every song is special and every song is **** good. not even 1 filler. My faves are The Louvre, Sober, Supercut, Sober II (Melodrama), Writer In The Dark.. **** the whole album is my fave. Hope she wins Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys with this… Expand
  13. GatesXxX
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Everybody is talking about this because the world knows it worth.
    Melodrama is without a doubt the best album released on this year, Its is melancholic and so strong at the same time, something really hard to create, but so enjoyable and unforgettable.
    Top tracks are all of the songs, so give it one, two, a thousand chances.
  14. Khalid43
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Lorde has always shown an adult material ,and this is not the exception....From Greenlight to Perfect Places, she shows us that she's not just any mainstream girl
  15. Music_Observer
    Jun 27, 2017
    7
    Her strengths in creating spacious, slow atmospheres mostly outweighed her weaknesses within a more contemporary pop sound, but while showing personality the overall interest level was not where it should have been given Lorde's popularity. My Score: 129/180 (Good) = 7.2/10
  16. marcmyworks
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    Melodrama delivers some interesting changes in Lorde's repertoire, as her songs are less about teen angst and more geared to the melodrama of relationships (see where she got the title?). Overall the album is quite good, though does not contain as memorable a track, the likes of 'Royals', 'Team' or 'Tennis Court'. Personally I am not a fan of the lead single "Green Light", but the restMelodrama delivers some interesting changes in Lorde's repertoire, as her songs are less about teen angst and more geared to the melodrama of relationships (see where she got the title?). Overall the album is quite good, though does not contain as memorable a track, the likes of 'Royals', 'Team' or 'Tennis Court'. Personally I am not a fan of the lead single "Green Light", but the rest of the album is far superior. Download: Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Perfect Places.… Expand
  17. clei
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    I have to be honest, I really thought Lorde wouldn't come with something as good as Pure Heroine, but it turned out I was wrong. The album is incredible, the songs connect to each other perfectly. You can see clearly what she means with it. Without a doubt one of the best albums of the decade.
  18. martincm1910
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    At first i thought that Pure Heroine, was way better because for me it was more relatable, but the construction of Melodrama it's just flawless. Supercut speaks for my mind, that song makes me feel full of something beautifully abstract.
  19. josrob
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Llevaba esperando este álbum hace muchísimo tiempo y cuando lo escuché por primera vez fue como recordar aquellos tiempos de cuando escuché Pure Heroine. La verdad es que yo me esperaba un excelente álbum, tenía la certeza de que iba a ser excelente, y Ella Yelich O-Connor me dio eso y muchísimo más, me llena de euforia saber que alguien con tu misma edad sepa transformar sucesos que teLlevaba esperando este álbum hace muchísimo tiempo y cuando lo escuché por primera vez fue como recordar aquellos tiempos de cuando escuché Pure Heroine. La verdad es que yo me esperaba un excelente álbum, tenía la certeza de que iba a ser excelente, y Ella Yelich O-Connor me dio eso y muchísimo más, me llena de euforia saber que alguien con tu misma edad sepa transformar sucesos que te han pasado en algo supremamente genial y lleno de significado. Simplemente amo el trabajo de Lorde, una verdadera joya en esta industria musical.… Expand
  20. poetsofswift
    Jun 26, 2017
    7
    Nice album but slightly overrated, it's definitely the best pop album of 2017 (much better than Katy Perry's Witness) and I'm glad to see she's growing as an artist.
  21. MusicCrisis
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Ella is still young, but she always show a very unusual vision of life. Vulnerability, pain. Pure Talent. Couldn't believe that she made something also better than PH. Awesome.
  22. segovi20
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    so far, one of the best albums that Ive ever heard this year, good vibes accomplish her quietly voice, Love her lyrics and her low whispers, made me chill,
  23. rrodrigo
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    As sonoridades exploradas por Lorde desenham uma história com cores vibrantes e melancólicas. Em Melodrama, sua voz e canções criaram uma ambiência que cumpre o duplo caminho de contar sua experiência singularizada e também o de criar empatia ao criar narrativas que dialogam com sensações vividas por muitos que, em diversos momentos, olham a si sozinhos entre as multidões dos desertos doAs sonoridades exploradas por Lorde desenham uma história com cores vibrantes e melancólicas. Em Melodrama, sua voz e canções criaram uma ambiência que cumpre o duplo caminho de contar sua experiência singularizada e também o de criar empatia ao criar narrativas que dialogam com sensações vividas por muitos que, em diversos momentos, olham a si sozinhos entre as multidões dos desertos do mundo urbano e adulto. Obrigado, Lorde!… Expand
  24. MatheusALE
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melodrama confirms the maturity and continuous transformation of the singer and songwriter New Zealander. A clear evolution that is revealed in every fragment of voice, beat or melancholy arrangement that sews work.
    The instrumentals of the album as well as its structure were thought to involve us in a unique atmosphere of the universe to which the singer lives and with which it communicates. It is undeniable that Lord has an expressive freedom, both musically and corporately in his work and the work brings to the forefront that particularity of the singer.    … Expand
  25. hrnintecop
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    não poderia esperar menos da dona do pop, que vem mostrando grande talento musical desde o pure heroine. é ainda mais perceptível sua capacidade de se expressar de forma que o público jovem tanto se identifique.
  26. sherlock765
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    an album with a fantastic narrative, fantastic music, and fantastic production. all the songs tell a story. something many albums that have been released this year have been sorely lacking. lorde's lyricism never fails to impress and this album is no exception. album highlights are green light, sober, homemade dynamite, writer in the dark , and perfect places. this ethereal album isan album with a fantastic narrative, fantastic music, and fantastic production. all the songs tell a story. something many albums that have been released this year have been sorely lacking. lorde's lyricism never fails to impress and this album is no exception. album highlights are green light, sober, homemade dynamite, writer in the dark , and perfect places. this ethereal album is guaranteed to enter your ears with just one listen and send you spiraling through the same roller coaster of emotions lorde is going through. truly one of the best albums of 2017 so far.… Expand
  27. KripBop
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    she proves that pop deosnt always have to be ur typical crappy no sense music she dwelves into content from the perspective of her age plus she may not hve gone mainstream like her last one less hits but none the less gd for success however she is telling a story serious justin nicki and other pop artist can learn a thing or two on how to make a gd album whether ur fans like it or notshe proves that pop deosnt always have to be ur typical crappy no sense music she dwelves into content from the perspective of her age plus she may not hve gone mainstream like her last one less hits but none the less gd for success however she is telling a story serious justin nicki and other pop artist can learn a thing or two on how to make a gd album whether ur fans like it or not cause seriously u make **** songs with **** lyrics but still hits although justin is gd but s… Expand
  28. tevin_pa9551
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    The old soul shines bright on this album, from breakup to ballads, and a Party & Bull**** vibe from Homemade Dynamite. Any who Lorde again does something that Pop music isn't except for other artist like MØ for instance where you can't put them both really in the Pop box. There music is lyrics driven and that stands tall on the album for Melodrama. Sober, The Louvre, Liability and WriterThe old soul shines bright on this album, from breakup to ballads, and a Party & Bull**** vibe from Homemade Dynamite. Any who Lorde again does something that Pop music isn't except for other artist like MØ for instance where you can't put them both really in the Pop box. There music is lyrics driven and that stands tall on the album for Melodrama. Sober, The Louvre, Liability and Writer in the Dark stand out on lyrics alone. Homemade Dynamite adds to the party setting where I think in concert people will go nuts other this one easily. Lastly Sober II where she expands on from Sober I and she starts singing over a trap beat. #GOLORDE But once from flow and cadence you can for sure see that Hip-Hop was played in the home a lot. So for the fellow Scorpio well done Lorde. Melodrama easily wins Pop album of the Year.

    Favorites: Sober 1&2, Hard Feelings/LoveLess and Homemade Dynamite.    … Expand
  29. Pinglu50
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Lorde couldn't have done a better sophomore album. In fact, I didn't expect break up / love songs from Lorde considering Pure Heroine as an album totally not about that, which surprised me in a good way, even writing about cliche stuff such as heartbreak, Lorde proves to be THAT GIRL, that songwriter. David Bowie was right when he called her "the future of music". Melodrama is aLorde couldn't have done a better sophomore album. In fact, I didn't expect break up / love songs from Lorde considering Pure Heroine as an album totally not about that, which surprised me in a good way, even writing about cliche stuff such as heartbreak, Lorde proves to be THAT GIRL, that songwriter. David Bowie was right when he called her "the future of music". Melodrama is a rollercoaster we all must go into at a point in our lives, and I'm so proud for going through her music as of Pure Heroine, The Mockingjay Soundtrack, now Melodrama and expect many more masterpieces to come.… Expand
  30. LucasBorg
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Absolutely blew my mind. I love the moods and atmosphere created by the album's production and instrumentation. Her approach to pop music continues to be unique, angular and tastefully subversive. Her vocals are stunning and her songwriting has only gotten better. She is still smart and now more personal with her descriptions of heartbreak in its many forms. The overall experience ofAbsolutely blew my mind. I love the moods and atmosphere created by the album's production and instrumentation. Her approach to pop music continues to be unique, angular and tastefully subversive. Her vocals are stunning and her songwriting has only gotten better. She is still smart and now more personal with her descriptions of heartbreak in its many forms. The overall experience of listening to the record is gorgeous and it takes you on a real journey into what was going on in her heart for the past four years. Collapse… Expand
  31. stanley834
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Lorde's sophomore album showcases her magnificent lyricism, artistic development, and idiosyncratic production. Every track is astounding and not a total disappointment. Melodrama is surely going to be included in the 2017 accolades.
  32. fariasjoaoo2015
    Jun 23, 2017
    8
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa love you so much Lorde, but Witness is better, so i gave 8 to your album, but Melodrama is so damn good too!
  33. DavidonLorde
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After four years of waiting, Lorde has truly delivered one of the best
    pop albums of 2017.
    With an exquisite production, the album holds in its catalogue some unforgettable tunes, from the triumphant opener 'Green Light', to the infectious anthem 'Supercut', which highly resembles Robyn's 2010 hit song 'Dancing on My Own', to the Kate Bush-esque ballad 'Writing in the Dark', or the eerie and orchestral 'Sober II (Melodrama)' that perfectly embodies the "melodramatic" atmosphere of the album, a song that I love to describe as the lovechild of Kanye West and James Blake.
    The songwriting on this album does not disappoint as well, Ms. Yelich-O'Connor carving quite some memorable lines in her listeners' mind, such as "I still feel you, now and then/ Slow like pseudo-ephedrine/ When you see me, will you say I've changed?" from the wrenching ballad 'Writer in The Dark", or "I am your sweetheart psychopathic crush/ Drink up your movements, still I can't get enough" from my personal favourite track off this album, "The Louvre".
    There are so many lines, so many aspects to dissect from this pop masterpiece, but hey, I'm not a qualified critic, so I'll let the big dogs do their job. One final thing to add, this album has a huge potential of getting an Album of The Year nomination, and even winning. Congratulations, Ella! You've done it again! Collapse    … Expand
  34. elfridawatim
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    In this pop album, Lorde beautifully delivers the joy of being alone with a 11 set of songs with the concept of a single house party. With amazing and honest lyrics and tight production, Lorde crafted one of the best pop albums of the last few years.
  35. brettwerner
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    Extreme attention to detail. Incredible complexity. Every lyric is perfect and in just the right place. Entire album is a cohesive and well thought out story. Best album of 2017.
  36. Bretto66
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    I just don't get the hype about this album....Ive listened to it 3 times and all I hear is a average to good pop album by a very average vocalist. This is definitely not exciting music to my ears.
  37. AdmiralJones42
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    Similar to Lorde's debut release, I personally have found the singles to this album to be very interesting and attention grabbing, and the rest of the record to fall somewhere into the realm of background noise. Her sound outside of what you would hear from her on the radio, which is typically punchy and highly unique, tends to be more on the side of uninteresting and repetitive. ASimilar to Lorde's debut release, I personally have found the singles to this album to be very interesting and attention grabbing, and the rest of the record to fall somewhere into the realm of background noise. Her sound outside of what you would hear from her on the radio, which is typically punchy and highly unique, tends to be more on the side of uninteresting and repetitive. A middling release with some very nice highlights.… Expand
  38. Arcadia98
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    This brilliant and mature album lets us discover an existential side of Lorde who is no longer just some loud-mouthed kid against the world. Lorde has evolved and so has her music. Best album of 2017 - hands down.
  39. DramaticFighter
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    Amazing lyrics, Intellingent beats. There isn't a lot of things about this act, with only 20 years has 2 differents albums but both are incredible,, she developed and innovated with so much quality. Lorde is the best of her generation and it is the future of the music.
  40. LeoHdz
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Lorde's Melodrama takes you into a conceptual party of existence infused with all kinds of intense colors and emotions: heart beats of first love encounters, blissful dances that take part accompanied by friends or in isolated spaces, the heat of a heartbreak and what comes with it; overcoming loneliness, the heartache of memoir, wishing for it all to be different and going back and makingLorde's Melodrama takes you into a conceptual party of existence infused with all kinds of intense colors and emotions: heart beats of first love encounters, blissful dances that take part accompanied by friends or in isolated spaces, the heat of a heartbreak and what comes with it; overcoming loneliness, the heartache of memoir, wishing for it all to be different and going back and making it right but not being able to, accepting reality and acquiring comfortability with being by yourself, therefore defining who you are, a self-discovery act. Melodrama indeed offers melodramatic experiences in an excellent art form: one of the most elevated pop music ever made. She manages to cleverly deconstruct pop music while still maintaining the essence of the genre, therefore resulting in unconventional pop music with sugary melodies and capturing pop beats, all arranged with the most careful selection and with high-quality lyrics that evidenciate Lorde's incredible talent as a writer. Whether or not you're going through a break-up, Melodrama suits every single sentimental individual, offering catharsis, an elixir for all the sentimental entanglement. I promise that you'll feel infinite with this masterpiece of an album, at least I know I feel it utterly. After all, we've all danced with the melodrama.… Expand
  41. miguelcasillass
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST ALBUM OF YEAR, this is so beautiful, lorde made a album so perfect, the lyrics are most beuatiful than Pure Heroine, better than ever, p e r f e c t… Expand
  42. pedrostonex
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Maravilhoso! Parece um livro! Você consegue sentir com Ella a perspectiva no qual ela criou esse album! Letras divinas, PRODUÇÃO MARAVILHOSA! Lorde & Jack Antonoff, toma aqui o Grammy de vocês.
  43. danielsons
    Jun 22, 2017
    10
    Esse álbum é MARAVILHOSO, Lorde mudou a sonoridade (comparando com PH) e ficou muito bom, as letras são perfeitas, a produção nesse álbum está no ponto, e não tem uma faixa ruim ou que possa ser considerada filler.
    Meu top 3 no álbum fica com: Sober II (Melodrama), Perfect Places e The Louvre. Menção especial a Liability que é uma das músicas mais profundas que já ouvi
  44. thedaywalker
    Jun 21, 2017
    9
    Very relaxing album, very well made, i was never a big fan of Lorde, i liked some on her singles, but this album huge, and best thing about it, doesn't contain a lot of songs, which is a plus for me, álbum with a lot of songs tend to lack in quality, which is why i enjoy albums with a low amount of songs better... Green Light, Perfect places are my favorite songs, and liability is aVery relaxing album, very well made, i was never a big fan of Lorde, i liked some on her singles, but this album huge, and best thing about it, doesn't contain a lot of songs, which is a plus for me, álbum with a lot of songs tend to lack in quality, which is why i enjoy albums with a low amount of songs better... Green Light, Perfect places are my favorite songs, and liability is a beautiful song… Expand
  45. Doge0092
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Certainly the best album of the year. It was hard to wait 4 years but it was worth it. The lyrics are so deep and meaningful. Her voice is really beautiful.
  46. CharmNaciongayo
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Lorde truly delivered one of—if not the best—albums of 2017. The album was a phenomenal body of work with each track being indulgent. The album reels you more and more as you listen. The retro-sounding production contributes to the album's excellence as well. The album overall is unique and brilliant. Lorde did THAT.
  47. jhunterparrish
    Jun 21, 2017
    7
    it's a good pop album, nothing more nothing less. if you're into radio friendly, catchy pop songs, then yeah I guess I can see why people are losing their minds over it. to say pop album of the year is like saying it's the best minor league team of the season. it's just not that interesting. like I said, it's a good pop album that will make a bunch of 14-15 year olds feel super edgy.
  48. lucasfreires94
    Jun 21, 2017
    8
    Lorde is not a fake singer. She is original, conscious and peculiar. If in the last week Perry's Witness came like a crap pop, Lorde did a witness of originality, creativity and cohesion.

    Highlights for the tracks: Green light, The louvre and Writer in the dark,

    Weak points: Perfect places (that seems like the bonus track of "Pure Heroin" her first album)
  49. joaofelin
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    Green Light - 7
    Sober - 8
    Homemade Dynamite - 7
    The Louvre - 9
    Liability - 9
    Hard Feelins/Loveless - 8
    Sober II - 6
    Writer in the Dark - 8
    Supercut - 8
    Liability (Reprise) - 7
    Perfect Places - 10

    score: 7,9
  50. joaobrandino
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores matérias lançados esse ano! Um trabalho intimo. Profundo. Impecável. Que faz o ouvinte sentir das mais variadas sensações. Amém, Lorde!
  51. ccadducul
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    very well-written and well-produced album... deserves the album of the year
    best songs from the album are hard feelings/loveless, supercut, sober, green light, and writer in the dark
  52. phannotda
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    it took four years to make this album, and the four year wait is well worth it. the album has a central theme, has a story for all songs, and sounds great.
  53. ttroya96
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    I had really high expectations for this record due to Pure Heroine for being a masterpiece of an album. Clearly Melodrama was all I expected and more. Perfect and cohesive work. Lorde has matured and it's shown in her lyrics. Also Melodrama is a big step ahead from Pure Heroine. The production and the sound of the album is so fresh and authentic and it's so aesthetically pleasent. LordeI had really high expectations for this record due to Pure Heroine for being a masterpiece of an album. Clearly Melodrama was all I expected and more. Perfect and cohesive work. Lorde has matured and it's shown in her lyrics. Also Melodrama is a big step ahead from Pure Heroine. The production and the sound of the album is so fresh and authentic and it's so aesthetically pleasent. Lorde did that again.… Expand
  54. rodneypjr
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Best pop album of 2017 so far. All tracks together tell a story and are no fillers. Seems best produced and with better pop arranges than Pure Heroine.
    Best: The Louvre, Supercut, Liability (Reprise)
  55. aicblopes
    Jun 20, 2017
    9
    Puro talento, gosto de como ela faz um segundo álbum sem perder a essência que o primeiro deixou. Pode entrar álbum do ano.

    Melhores faixas: Homemade Dynamite, Green Light, Supercut e Sober
  56. Skydog
    Jun 20, 2017
    7
    I enjoyed this album much more than her first one. But i will say it's far from a 9 or 10. There is still filler on this album I feel.
    However, I did very much enjoy Writer in The Dark and The Louvre. I feel on these two tracks she shows how she can pretty much do any style of music and nail the performance.
  57. yulinbarak2001
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    El ambiente y el mundo en el que uno se adentra en este disco es una cantidad de sabores, formas y tamaños en donde uno puede verse identificado y gustar de el al máximo hasta digerirlo en cualquier momento y situación en el que te encuentres.
    "MELODRAMA" es un gran de ejemplo de superación y de evolución cuanto a letras, sonidos, producción y ambiente en donde la personalidad y voz única    El ambiente y el mundo en el que uno se adentra en este disco es una cantidad de sabores, formas y tamaños en donde uno puede verse identificado y gustar de el al máximo hasta digerirlo en cualquier momento y situación en el que te encuentres.
    "MELODRAMA" es un gran de ejemplo de superación y de evolución cuanto a letras, sonidos, producción y ambiente en donde la personalidad y voz única de "Lorde" es explotada de una manera mayor y mejor que su álbum debut, "PURE HEROINE"; es un reflejo de la etapa donde pasamos de ser adolescentes a ser jóvenes con promesas que cumplir, metas y expectativas que pueden ser derrumbadas por el mundo en donde simplemente intentamos cumplirlas y ver los frutos en donde dejamos huella. Eso es MELODRAMA.    … Expand
  58. OscarGomez
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Lorde is the best alternative artist in the world, I'll see her with all the Grammys in the next feb.
    This masterpiece has something that others albums not, it's called ART.
  59. BrunoDiMaio
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    A journey. A life-changing experience. A concept album full of emotions coming from the genius mind of a 20 year old girl. A relationship of 3 years sung as a one-night house party. The forward thinking production and lyrics will give you that rare "I've never heard anything like this before" feeling, Truly magical and hopefully a mark not only on Ella's career but on the music scene.
  60. ANDRESOVALLE6
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Te identificas con cada canción, logra llevarte por un viaje triste, emotivo, alegre y al final te descubres a ti mismo con Melodrama. Una obra de arte realizada por alguien de apenas 20 años. VIVA LORDE!
  61. orangezest
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    The best album of the year. "Perfect Places" is incredible song. I love it, so much. Let her be the same.She has got interesting and cool songs. A good work)
  62. longjetty7
    Jun 19, 2017
    5
    I'm honestly baffled at the acclaim this album is getting. Now, I certainly don't dislike it, but I also don't really like it either. It's just meh, pretty much. One thing I will say is that even though I think Pure Heroine was a superior album, I'm glad that Lorde went in a different direction with Melodrama. She took some risks and it shows a more mature side of her, which I guess is aI'm honestly baffled at the acclaim this album is getting. Now, I certainly don't dislike it, but I also don't really like it either. It's just meh, pretty much. One thing I will say is that even though I think Pure Heroine was a superior album, I'm glad that Lorde went in a different direction with Melodrama. She took some risks and it shows a more mature side of her, which I guess is a good thing. Now here's my track-by-track breakdown:

    1. Green Light - One of the better songs on the album. My only issue is that it starts the album on such an upbeat note, and none of the other songs really match its energy.
    2. Sober - A pretty understated and actually good song. It's got a nice beat and laid-back quality about it.
    3. Homemade Dynamite - Also a pretty decent song.
    4. The Louvre - Probably my favorite song on the album. The hook is very memorable and the chorus is almost like an anti-chorus. I like it.
    5. Liability - Alright, so everything up until this point has been fine, so why the lukewarm review? Well, here's where it starts going downhill. I know people love this song because the lyrics are actually quite good, but the music is just so basic and boring to me. Skip.
    6. Hard Feelings/Loveless - Two songs in one, and both sound like super generic pop songs.
    7. Sober II (Melodrama) - A nice enough melody. This song is alright.
    8. Writer In The Dark - Probably my least favorite song on the album. It sounds very Kate Bush-esque, which normally would be a good thing, but not in this case. It sounds old-fashioned, the melody isn’t interesting, and it’s just annoying to listen to.
    9. Supercut - There are some nice touches to this song, but just like track 6, it sounds like any other pop song. Not my cup of tea.
    10. Liability (Reprise) - Why an 11 track album needs a reprise is beyond me. This is just too boring and slow for my taste.
    11. Perfect Places - Finally we end on a good note. I actually think this is a fun, sort of bittersweet song.

    So there you have it. There are some good songs and some not-so-good songs. I’m glad Lorde decided to take a risk, but there are some interesting choices and my overall impression is that this is a sort of unsatisfying album. If there were some truly standout songs like on Pure Heroine I probably would have bumped this up to a 6 or 7.    … Expand
  63. condecamposr92
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This is so far away the best pop album of 2017. It makes u go anywhere you like and feels like a party of emotions that never ends. Lorde became so stronger in what she's doing, taking a great jump from debut "Pure Heroine", also evolving her style.
  64. Supervisor
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Defitivamente uma OBRA-PRIMA! Com um álbum extremamente coeso, bem produzido e de extrema qualidade, Lorde mostra o porque é o futuro da música! Em resumo, melhor álbum pop da década!
  65. Oswaldog
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde ha dado un paso gigantesco desde Pure Heroine. Muestra una imagen diferente a lo que ella había mostrado en su trabajo anterior, a madurez se ve reflejada claramente demostrando una evolución como artista, así como también en si misma y su manera de pensar. Las líricas son exquisitas, los sonidos son frescos, el aura es encantadora; a medida que el álbum transcurre, ninguna canción es igual a la otra, pero a su vez, la identidad de la canción es parte de ese álbum, y te permite enamorarte, todo se entrelaza a la perfección. Melodrama es definitivamente algo que sólo Lorde podría hacer.… Expand
  66. ThiagoP13
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Fomos convidados a adentrar no mundo melodramático de uma das melhores artistas dos últimos tempos. Começamos com a espera do sinal verde e terminamos no momento em que ela percebeu que lugares e pessoas perfeitas não existem. Passamos por todas as suas incertezas e certezas. Todos as suas tristezas e todos os momentos de puro êxtase. O que esperar de uma garota que com apenas 16 anosFomos convidados a adentrar no mundo melodramático de uma das melhores artistas dos últimos tempos. Começamos com a espera do sinal verde e terminamos no momento em que ela percebeu que lugares e pessoas perfeitas não existem. Passamos por todas as suas incertezas e certezas. Todos as suas tristezas e todos os momentos de puro êxtase. O que esperar de uma garota que com apenas 16 anos entregou um álbum debut impecável? Eu te falo: Espera-se o melhor álbum do ano! Vocais, instrumentais e composições perfeitas! EU TÔ MUITO MELODRAMÁTICO!… Expand
  67. romulusdrama
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Não é novidade nenhuma que a Lorde é um ícone global e acaba de lançar o álbum do ano, fada cheirosa que compõe e produz o pório trabalho, não precisa de um batalhão de colaboradores, letras coesas e melodia perfeita, um hinário.
  68. dersinhok4
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Lorde mostra que não é preciso ter um #1 na hot 100 para ter um álbum marcante como esse! Parabéns, espero que você continue com esse seu trabalho maravilhoso.
  69. Llan
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Um álbum bastante coerente e inovador. Lorde fez algo novo e arriscado para ela, e provou, tanto em letras quanto no conceito do álbum que sabe o que está fazendo. Muito bem produzido e cheio de vida.
  70. NicklasW
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Lorde´s follow up to "Pure Heroin" and second Album in total "Melodrama" delivers a strong and enjoyable effort from opener to closure. The hole sound of the album sounds atmospheric, with dreamy melodies, while still remaining danceable. Her songwriting and lyrics are on point,mature and give a great picture about the Album-Themes like Break Ups, Finding Yourself and self-awareness. ThisLorde´s follow up to "Pure Heroin" and second Album in total "Melodrama" delivers a strong and enjoyable effort from opener to closure. The hole sound of the album sounds atmospheric, with dreamy melodies, while still remaining danceable. Her songwriting and lyrics are on point,mature and give a great picture about the Album-Themes like Break Ups, Finding Yourself and self-awareness. This Album may not be completely perfect,but its easily one of the best pop Albums of the year and the closest I heard to "Jagged Little Pill" in a very long time.
    Best Songs:Green Light, Sober II, Liability, Writer In The Dark and Perfect Places
    Worst Songs: It has to mean something, when you have to listen to the entire album again, to find the "Worst Track". "The Louvre" I suppose.    … Expand
  71. chrisPH
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    I've waited a very long time for this album. Lorde delivered a piece of art that I've been listening for days straight. This is my album of the year. Thank you, Lorde.
  72. rafawasquevite
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Com apenas 20 anos, Lorde conseguiu magistralmente depois de longos 4 anos entregar um álbum coeso e sem erros, talvez posso arriscar dizer que é um álbum "perfeito". Com certeza, o melhor lançamento do ano até agora.
  73. diamandiss
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Mesmo fazendo músicas sobre amores e festas, a Lorde conseguiu juntar tudo isso com composições maravilhosas e vocais marcantes. Todas as músicas são ótimas, com destaque para The Louvre e Sober. Pensei que seria difícil ela fazer um álbum melhor que o Pure Heroine, mas felizmente ela consegui, Lorde maravilhosa! AOTY is coming.
  74. Orli_Aguilar
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Con algunos arreglos vocales katebushianos pretenciosos y efectistas, pero con la solidez y la belleza de un álbum pop inteligente y de una Lorde acompañada de toda la producción musical, decidida a crearse un nombre propio.
  75. Sammycastro
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde voltou com um álbum maravilhoso, cheio de qualidade, mais maduro e de sonoramente superior ao seu antigo álbum. Isso só mostra o quão talentosa é ela e o quão lhe importa trazer um material de qualidade nesse mundo da Música caótico atual. Cada música me faz embarcar em uma viagem maravilhosa explorando cada ponto sonoro perfeito projetado por ela, Melodrama é um álbum maravilhoso que nos faz escutá-lo repetidas vezes, em todos os dias.… Expand
  76. insertkoens
    Jun 19, 2017
    3
    Way overrated. This album is less cohesive, as the songs dabble in different rhithms doing little to no effort to melt them into believable song structures, instead they're separated in songs or different verses. The only saving grace of this album is it's good lyric writing and Lorde's voice which is the true star, even when sung over ill-inspired beats and cheap Italo disco pianos.
  77. luan9rap
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    One of the best things I've ever heard in years. This is such a masterpiece! Iconic and so, so, so, so sweet! Lorde made it. There's tracks like Supercut, Writer In The Dark, The Louvre that made me cry. This is royalty!
  78. hugosocool
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    This is a flawless album, honestly. It's consistent, interesting and it has so much personality. I'm super impressed. I'd say it's just as good as pure heroine, which I found rare with an artist's follow up album. **** great job Lorde!
  79. seandalton
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    Lorde has been one of my absolute favorites since Pure Heroine came out and I thought that it was the one of the smartest and best pop albums in years. Melodrama is all Pure Heroine was and so much better. An amazing interpretation of the first few years of adulthood. A smart, metaphoric album that takes form as both a break-up and a party album. I couldn't speak higher of it. It easilyLorde has been one of my absolute favorites since Pure Heroine came out and I thought that it was the one of the smartest and best pop albums in years. Melodrama is all Pure Heroine was and so much better. An amazing interpretation of the first few years of adulthood. A smart, metaphoric album that takes form as both a break-up and a party album. I couldn't speak higher of it. It easily became (what I think is) the best album of 2017 thus far, and certainly one of the best of the past several years. Always interesting, each song turns pop music on its head and serves as a lesson as both lyricism and production. Truly incredible.… Expand
  80. sebyooo
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    When the first time I have heard the entire album learned did some serious tinkering in this one the message in each songs are so deep and relate able she really outdid herself this time she proved those haters that she can write some serious songs, I love her music and I love her she's really amazing she's like Taylor 2.0
  81. StanIsMe
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    I have changed my point of view about Lorde. MELODRAMA is POWERFUL. Kind of dark and dance. It's the best album in this year. I hope it will be #1 in BB200.
  82. MR_headphones
    Jun 18, 2017
    4
    boring

    greenlight: 5/10 sober: 3/10 cluttered mess of a song homemade dynamite: 4/10 that synth is annoying the louvre: 4/10 less drums more melody liability: 7/10 idk hard feelings: 3/10 machinery noises! loveless: 4/10 nausea inducing sober 2: 5/10 forgettable writer in the dark: 4/10 boring super cut: 6/10 pleasant liability (reprise): 4/10 boring perfect places: 6/10 i    boring

    greenlight: 5/10
    sober: 3/10 cluttered mess of a song
    homemade dynamite: 4/10 that synth is annoying
    the louvre: 4/10 less drums more melody
    liability: 7/10 idk
    hard feelings: 3/10 machinery noises!
    loveless: 4/10 nausea inducing
    sober 2: 5/10 forgettable
    writer in the dark: 4/10 boring
    super cut: 6/10 pleasant
    liability (reprise): 4/10 boring
    perfect places: 6/10 i really like the beat    … Expand
  83. Oscar14
    Jun 18, 2017
    0
    This is one of the most boring albums of the 2017. I don't like it because is the same all the album.And a lot of people don't like it (you can see it on the charts).
  84. musiesque
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    David Bowie: "Lorde is the future of music"
    In her sophomore project Lorde explores the emotional journey and aftermath of a house party after a hurtful and emotionally draining break up and presents what is to be the Album of The Year. On a new level of lyrical maturity -- and progression from her debut Pure Heroine -- Lorde sings about the hurting, the partying, the liberation, the    David Bowie: "Lorde is the future of music"
    In her sophomore project Lorde explores the emotional journey and aftermath of a house party after a hurtful and emotionally draining break up and presents what is to be the Album of The Year. On a new level of lyrical maturity -- and progression from her debut Pure Heroine -- Lorde sings about the hurting, the partying, the liberation, the one-night stands, the reminiscing, self-care and the perpetual longing for closure and happiness along catchy and yet often melancholic and ecstatic melodies. This record makes you want to dance by yourself on the streets and simultaneously cry in your room alone. The way Lorde deals with solitude from a musical and poetic standpoint is not only beyond her age but also extraordinarily cohesive, differentiated and multidimensional and surpasses all of her pop-contemporaries. You have to listen to this. It is exquisite.    … Expand
  85. moises_sans21
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    Amo a Lorde, ella es estupenda. Ella nos ha regalado dos álbumes llenos de calidad y arte, siendo la joven prodigio "el futuro de la música", dijo David Bowie.
  86. LucasRBlack
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    this certainly is the best album of the year, It deserves all the acclaims, the critics are awesome and she did her thing. Best songs: Sober, Homemade Dynamite and The Louvre
  87. yayolord
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Lorde is bak and stronger than ever with such masterpiece. This kind of Pop is pure, new and fresh to everyone. She putted a lot of effort on the song writing and the production for this album.
  88. FelixDiaz14
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Es increíble, cada letra, cada ritmo, cada sentimiento, la voz de Lorde, este álbum hace quieras escuchar cada canción que está en el, sin duda es el mejor álbum del año.
  89. jcgmalave
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    Bjork's Homogenic meets Britney's Blackout!!! Great pop album. "The Louvre" is the masterpiece of the album. #masterpiece. Great tracks: Homemade Dynamite and Sober
  90. WIllian_
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    In this album, Lorde can show you why David Bowie have been seen on her. Melodrama is just perfect in everything, since the lyrics to the instrumental, and is not repetitive like anothers albums
  91. Stevetwo
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Goose bump good and punch-drunk confident. Lorde's call: "I'll love you til you call the cops on me".
    Melodrama it is and Melodrama it's called. Messy brilliance.    … Expand
  92. mothballsoup
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite albums of the year. Lorde's lyrics are evocative and emotional, and she perfectly captures the simultaneous boredom and intense desire of youth—dueling concepts that are captured in the notion of melodrama. The thematic elements are a perfect progression from Pure Heroine, which was concerned with glorifying a set of common experiences. Melodrama, on the other hand,One of my favorite albums of the year. Lorde's lyrics are evocative and emotional, and she perfectly captures the simultaneous boredom and intense desire of youth—dueling concepts that are captured in the notion of melodrama. The thematic elements are a perfect progression from Pure Heroine, which was concerned with glorifying a set of common experiences. Melodrama, on the other hand, mines out the grief and pain that comes with the consumption and glamor she kept at a distance in her first album. The production, too, is simply top notch. It's adjacent to much of current pop, but Lorde transforms the pop formula to a new sound and structure that is totally unique. She's not afraid to make dramatic choices, like including essentially two reprises—"Sober II" and "Liability (Reprise)"—or smashing two seemingly unconnected songs together ("Hard Feelings/Loveless"). Many of the tracks end with long fades or breakdowns that wallow in the emotionality of the song longer than the listener might feel comfortable. The breakdown of "Hard Feelings", with its screechy, almost abrasive synths, pitch-shifted just enough to be unsettling, sounds unlike any pop song this year. These sonic explorations, combined with a vulnerability that her first album lacked, make this a fantastic followup and one of the best records of the year.… Expand
  93. fabsterx34
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Such beautiful and ethereal music. It is such a personal album and the lyrics hit you hard. But Lorde takes you by the hand and shows you everything she's been through, and you feel it- everything. And then she says, "but it's going to be ok".
  94. diegonelli
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    Lorde is so talentend, I'm happy she's back to music!!!! Melodrama is such a good album with a really nice production, wasn't expecting less from her! Fav songs; Supercut, The Louvre, Perfect Places. I don't understand why people say it's boring or whatever.
  95. edumadrid1601
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    In Melodrama, Lorde delivers a strong and mature sophomore album, a hard task given the "Royal" phenomenon.
    Her Sharp and witty songwritting remains her strong suit, making it clear that despite the change of producer, is her in control of her career.
  96. Evic21
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    A pop album that further carves a new path for the sound of now. Vocally striking, beautifully produced and overflowing with unprecedented amounts of creativity, "Melodrama" shows that Lorde is an artist winning her own place in music by simply staying true to herself and never conforming to the mainstream because she knows she has so much to offer by just being her own thing.
  97. Ruben101
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Honestly just pure art, amazing lyrically and sonically. All the songs are a 10 out of 10.
    Lorde has outdone herself with this album. Just listen to it yourself and you'll love it.
  98. gibbneckel
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    Great album, great sounds like The Louvre, Sober II and Supercut. Lorde is now mature and she knows what she wants. Melodrama is the best album of 2017 so far.
  99. cucacritics
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Unlike Lorde's debut album, Pure Heroine, Melodrama took at least a couple listens for it to grow in me, but, once it did, every song was warm like friends. Lorde, once again, showed us she knows what she's doing when it comes to lyrical masterpiece. The rhythms and melodies were new and fresh, and completely filled with emotion and some kind of contained bomb of rage and pain, that, withUnlike Lorde's debut album, Pure Heroine, Melodrama took at least a couple listens for it to grow in me, but, once it did, every song was warm like friends. Lorde, once again, showed us she knows what she's doing when it comes to lyrical masterpiece. The rhythms and melodies were new and fresh, and completely filled with emotion and some kind of contained bomb of rage and pain, that, with a lonely dance move, could blow up a heart. She brings us the heartache, and the feeling of partying alone when the world is ending. This album clearly has a bright and fluorescent way in it's path until Lorde's third LP, and like Pure Heroine did, it'll live in our minds and souls to forever. Original in the literal meaning of the word: something we've never seen before, Melodrama is pure art. Congratulations, Ella, it was worth the wait.… Expand
  100. LopezyJotaro_77
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    As Lorde brilliantly put it, Melodrama is nothing short of a 'emotional renaissance'. This is no album, it's a work of art, no- a MASTERPIECE! Get ready to be bewitched with her choice of words; enchanted with her peculiar melodies; charmed by those onomatopoeic whispers (the tsch tsch, boom boom, bad ass woahs); and pierce your soul with her smoky, emotive, ethereal voice. Each track hasAs Lorde brilliantly put it, Melodrama is nothing short of a 'emotional renaissance'. This is no album, it's a work of art, no- a MASTERPIECE! Get ready to be bewitched with her choice of words; enchanted with her peculiar melodies; charmed by those onomatopoeic whispers (the tsch tsch, boom boom, bad ass woahs); and pierce your soul with her smoky, emotive, ethereal voice. Each track has its own personality but when heard as a whole, they emanate oneness in meaning which can be likened to a painting whose subject is chaos but one that exudes harmony. It's a painting that's worthy of getting displayed in the Louvre as hers is music that transcends cultural niches. A work of art by a splendid writer in the dark. 10/10… Expand
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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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