Pure Heroine
by Lorde
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1392 Ratings

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  1. usukhu
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Just WOW. She's so ahead of her time and WOW. She's the best artist of our generation. Joel Little's productions were great, the lyrics were great. Deserved a Grammy Award and deserved to be nominated for Album of the Year.
  2. victcxx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Esse album marcou minha adolescência, composições perfeitas e reflexivas com uma produção impecável, Lorde é Lorde.
  3. josrob
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Simplemente perfecto. Adoro el estilo de Lorde, sus letras, sus sonidos, todo en este álbum es genial cuando lo escuché por primera vez fue una total revelación. Gracias a Ella por darnos tanto arte condensado en un solo álbum.
  4. ManuelContreras
    Apr 8, 2018
    8
    un album increible, realmente es muy bueno. ninguna cancion sobra en este album
  5. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    It is crazy to think just how young Lorde was when she made this album. Great career ahead of her!
  6. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    great album........................................................................................................................................................................
  7. gothicsatan1cus
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    lorde gracias por este album es lo MAAAAAAAAAAAAAS INCREIBLE DEL MUNDO! tenias 16 años, podes creer?? orgullosos de este album y de melodrama, a seguir superandote!!
  8. halseyqueen
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    para ser un primer album lo hiciste MUY BIEN! buzzcut season es por ahora mi cancion favorita, pero debo admitir que todas en su momento lo fueron... gracias! pure heroine 4ever!
  9. sasscardigan
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    La clásica vieja Lorde se refugia en este álbum. Con algunas canciones, el gusto fue espontáneo, con otras no tanto, pero la estética y lírica de Lorde es algo que se destaca mucho en este álbum. Las letras de Pure Heroine son mucho más profundas y poéticas que las repetitivas en Melodrama, por ello creo que este álbum guarda un sentimiento muy especial. Para cualquier persona que pasó laLa clásica vieja Lorde se refugia en este álbum. Con algunas canciones, el gusto fue espontáneo, con otras no tanto, pero la estética y lírica de Lorde es algo que se destaca mucho en este álbum. Las letras de Pure Heroine son mucho más profundas y poéticas que las repetitivas en Melodrama, por ello creo que este álbum guarda un sentimiento muy especial. Para cualquier persona que pasó la adolescencia y no se sintió identificado con las letras de Lorde (Escuché Ribs en mi peor momento y me ayudo muchísimo) creo que simplemente no entendió de todo de qué trataba.… Expand
  10. jaimeelimiz
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    Pure Heroine is a very solid album, including many ideas not explored much by modern day artists. This is what alternative pop should be like. Standouts include:
    -A World Alone
    -Glory and Gore
    -Tennis Court
    -Team
  11. MusicalButter
    Nov 3, 2017
    8
    Despite feeling rushed/skeletal due to high musical demand. Lorde's debut album is an astonishingly grand spark of potential for her future career. The lyrics possess song writing ability far beyond her age and the minimalist approach she has taken is very interesting mixed with the dark lyrical personality.

    Favourites: 400 Lux, Glory and Gore, Tennis Court, A World Alone, Ribs, White    Despite feeling rushed/skeletal due to high musical demand. Lorde's debut album is an astonishingly grand spark of potential for her future career. The lyrics possess song writing ability far beyond her age and the minimalist approach she has taken is very interesting mixed with the dark lyrical personality.

    Favourites: 400 Lux, Glory and Gore, Tennis Court, A World Alone, Ribs, White Teeth Teens, Team.

    Eh: Still Sane

    These aren't that good...: N/A    … Expand
  12. PsychoLevi
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    This girl never produced bad and meaningless songs. She was just 17 and brought the storm from New Zealand.
  13. pureoine
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    i swear for god i can feel every single lyric from this album so deeply in my heart. lorde wrote these songs thinking about me.
  14. pedrccc
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album incrivel, coeso e que retrata bem musicalmente as falhas e inseguranças de um adolescente.
  15. juniorey
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    muito bom esse album, as letras são profundas e muito maduras, mesmo a lorde sendo uma adolescente quando escreveu, rainha prodígio da música e cristal lapidado do alternativo
  16. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    8
    Each of the songs on this album are pleasant to the ear. Lorde makes an iconic debut and screams that it is a legend of alternative music and not just for placing the single lead of this work in # 1 of multiple charts.
  17. adrian-zea
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    it's amazing, Lorde knows the way to get attention with a single album, it's an alternative pop album but it's one of the best all the times
  18. thegreekguyraul
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Every time, I have to remind myself that this was an album that Lorde herself started writing from the age of 15. She captures teenage suburbia, loneliness, adolescence and worry with the best writing possible. There is much more to this album than "Royals" or "Team". Quite a surprise that this would become one of the most influential albums of the decade. The minimalist, "indie" soundEvery time, I have to remind myself that this was an album that Lorde herself started writing from the age of 15. She captures teenage suburbia, loneliness, adolescence and worry with the best writing possible. There is much more to this album than "Royals" or "Team". Quite a surprise that this would become one of the most influential albums of the decade. The minimalist, "indie" sound that she delivered has been replicated, albeit to unsuccessful results, by so many mainstream artists and newcomers. You can hear this sound with Taylor Swift's "Blank Space", even "Style" as well as Tove Lo's "Habits (Stay High)". But the one artist who I believe was truly inspired by this record was Selena Gomez. Her songs "The Heart Wants What It Wants", "Good For You", "Hands to Myself" and "Bad Liar" all seem to strip down its production, even down to its vocal production. And let's not forget newcomers like Banks, Kiiara, Halsey, Alessia Cara, and Troye Sivan to name a few showcase a similar sound, image or themes in their lyrics that seem to use Pure Heroine as a blueprint for their albums.… Expand
  19. BladeLover2049
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    In a long time there had not appeared an album that will present concepts as interesting and never covered. And with a lyric that becomes too profound and poetic prose, comparable with what "Madame Bovary" did more than a century ago. A vital album in these times.
  20. hornysoul
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    "Pure Heroine" é um trabalho muito bom feito por Lorde e pelo seu produtor e uma "pequena" prova do talento de Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor. As letras de Lorde são pensativas, maduras, agradáveis e inteligentes. Sem dúvida, um dos melhores álbuns de 2013.
  21. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    The fact that this album was written with a few songwriters and being so young only makes it better. An impressive debut.
  22. vicc_walker
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    It's unimaginable that a 16 year-old is responsible for this masterpiece. Yet it's so minimalist, it's still so great and the metaphors for what she's talking about are the best. It's about a bored and sceptic teenager.
  23. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    This us a great debut from the new Zealand native. The dark pop songs and skilled lyricism create a purely original output that will stand the test of time and act as a precursor of the greatness that is to come. From the cross over hits to the scathing critiques of pop culture this is a zietgist of an entire generation. Favourites: 400lux,buzzcut season, world alone
  24. jaylynn
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Absolutely magical. Perfection both lyrically and artistically. Truly the only album that can rival Melodrama to this day for me. This is my favorite album and can listen to it on repeat without getting tired of it. Lorde outdid herself here.
  25. noalygh
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    My love for this album is beyond words. Every track is written beautifully and unique, which never tire me for a listen. The lyrics shines more than anything I've seen. Lorde is truly a genius.
  26. sulli
    May 27, 2019
    9
    pure heroine its such a paradise for musical production, all the musics complete themselves, Lorde did an amazing work selecting them in the middle of you highest pitch of fame with “Royals”.
  27. ea_sergio24
    May 28, 2019
    10
    It is a pretty solid debut album, one of the best albums by a debut artist.
  28. supercutx
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    THE BEST DARK ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF ALL TIME. SHE DID WHAT LANA MELANIE OR BILLIE CANT. period
  29. yosterz
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Fabulous. From chilled out, catchy bangers like Tennis Court and Royals to A World Alone and Ribs that really make you feel something, Pure Heroine is a perfect ensemble of a teenager’s life in fabulous music, deep lyrics and a distinct and beautiful voice.
  30. Yisusalv
    May 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Iconica Lordiosa, amamos a la patrona de cagaloma, lana del desagüe y basurrillie… Expand
  31. WeAreOnEXO
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDA LORDE LENDa… Expand
  32. MyleeneFRW
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Дебютный альбом, Грэмми, первые строчки в чартах, качество - это все про этот релиз. Кто в таком раннем возрасте написал бы такую качественную работу? Конечно же Лорд.
  33. melodramatica
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    A breakthrough classic. The minimalism in the production, the catchiness and wit in the lyrics mixed with a persona that feels genuinely appealing perfectly captures what being a teen is all about. Adolescence has been the toughest for me but Pure Heroine softened the blow. It deserves a higher score by critics and it has stood the test of time considering the impact it had on the wave ofA breakthrough classic. The minimalism in the production, the catchiness and wit in the lyrics mixed with a persona that feels genuinely appealing perfectly captures what being a teen is all about. Adolescence has been the toughest for me but Pure Heroine softened the blow. It deserves a higher score by critics and it has stood the test of time considering the impact it had on the wave of music after its release. Artists like Billie Eilish should thank Ella for paving the way. She truly is the future of music.… Expand
  34. loewe
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Excelente album , que despierta muchas emociones , el escuchar tantas experiencias adolescenciales que parecen escritas por una poeta de 60 años con muchos bestseller es magnifico para haber sido escrito todo por una quinceañera , los sonidos encajan perfectamente en un mininalismo perfecto y contundente. No se merece menos de un 10.
  35. emilyc
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    amazing debut songs like ribs show her amazing talent and lyrics are unmatched love it
  36. rodrigoeec
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply the best debut album of all time! All tracks are amazing, the sounds and the lyrics fir extremely well together. How the album starts by saying "Don't you think that it's boring how people talk?" and ends with "Let em' talk" is grammy-worthy itself. And the fact that Lorde was 16 when she made this is simply extraordinary.… Expand
  37. 2002oliver
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Lorde siempre dándonos arte, todo lo que ella toca se vuelve una obra maestra, sin duda la Diosa del Alternativo
  38. xuli
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    It's so powerful to hear this for the first time, the way she composes and relates with her music is definitely something else. It's ravishing and healing, never boring even when you feel comfortable. I admire Lorde with all my heart and this album just never gets old.
  39. EdsonReview
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    Um clássico do pop! Só em pensar que uma adolescente de 16 anos criou uma obra prima dessas é maravilhoso...
  40. roberta-braga
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Jesus Christ, this album describes so we'll the feeling of growing up on a suburb, of been a teenager
    Lorde is really gifted, at 16 years old she did an album that perfectly communicates what is like to be a teenager
    I have seen someone communicat emotions the way lorde does
  41. andyn823
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Pure Heroine is beautiful and honest. This album represents Lorde's teenage life and teenage love. I love this album. The lyrics, the sound, the production... all are amazing.
  42. SalvadorAng
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Ok, but hear me out, Ribs this one is just a divine masterpiece, the way she wrote the whole album even for her age...
  43. Actrc867
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Pure Heroine is an astonishingly unique album. The simple instrumentals and Lorde’s beautiful voice really pop and make this album a masterpiece.
  44. MaxOakland
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    A beautiful and unique album that talks about topics that deserve more attention, like growing up and growing old. The hit "Royals" is one of my least favorite songs on the album so if you like that one it's only up from there
  45. venusprincess
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    te amo lorde esse álbum é surrealmente bem escrito e bem produzido,nem acredito que ela tinha 16/17 anos na época
  46. joyvictor
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    At first it seemed a little monotonous but in general it was a different and fun experience.
  47. lulusmill
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amo esse álbum, é uma verdadeira obra prima e quem não gosta não tem bom gosto… Expand
  48. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    un álbum perfecto, y adelantado a sus años. lorde es realmente una muy buena cantautora, sabe escribir y componer. las canciones tiene un tono oscuro y es lo que hace al álbum bueno. nunca había escuchado un álbum igual a ese y eso lo hace realmente destacable. mis canciones favoritas son 400 lux, tennis court y buzzcut season
  49. emptycritiques
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much I may even be too biased to review it. It holds such a nostalgic power over me and a lot of other people. The songs gave themes and messages that defined the decade and I’m not the only one who noticed.

    The production is a perfect blend of alternative, pop, hip hop, with brassy bass and moving chords. Lorded voice fits the lyrics like a glove and moves the    I love this album so much I may even be too biased to review it. It holds such a nostalgic power over me and a lot of other people. The songs gave themes and messages that defined the decade and I’m not the only one who noticed.

    The production is a perfect blend of alternative, pop, hip hop, with brassy bass and moving chords. Lorded voice fits the lyrics like a glove and moves the audience through her articulation. Not to mention her incredible use of literature in her lyrics, people questioned if she was 16 truthfully because the material seems like the work of a middle aged person who experience so much life has to offer, not that Lorde hasn’t. Overall its a great album and a very addictive listen.    … Expand
  50. weigh2phat
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Ella captures the emotions and sounds of adolescence. Impressive and still has room to grow.
  51. benko13
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    Brilliant break through for an artist, specially because Lorde was just 15 while making it. It's hard to imagine how that young person can write such a serious lyric as one for the 'Buzzcut Season' which might be the best track on the record (with her sister 'Ribs' and the main single 'Royals').
    Lorde shows us how the world looks like from the eye of a teenager on this record, and Pure    Brilliant break through for an artist, specially because Lorde was just 15 while making it. It's hard to imagine how that young person can write such a serious lyric as one for the 'Buzzcut Season' which might be the best track on the record (with her sister 'Ribs' and the main single 'Royals').
    Lorde shows us how the world looks like from the eye of a teenager on this record, and Pure Heroine really is a teenage record that EVERY teenager should listen.    … Expand
  52. joaostandalorde
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    MAIOR ALBUM JA CRIADO PELA HUMANIDADE. é tão minimalista e tão carregado ao mesmo, simplesmente indescritível.
  53. Deseorun
    May 7, 2021
    9
    Lorde's debut album is a beautiful work. It shows the simplicity and grandeur of the performer, even though she is from a God-forsaken New Zealand town. Lorde demonstrates the power of his thinking, reasoning about all sorts of topics at such a young age. The sound of some tracks has failed, while the text component is made at the highest level.
  54. igorpedro
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    um perfeito álbum de estreia! Lorde mesmo com pouca idade mostrou o quão madura é através de suas letras neste disco maravilhoso, envelheceu como um bom vinho, me sinto honrado e MUITO MUITO sortudo em poder ouvir, amo demais. SAUDADES LORDE! WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!
  55. Benjaminzuza
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    The best album of all times, her voice is so unique and incredible, the lyrics are really good, it just blows my mind
  56. keroxsan
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    I love love love this album. I actually like it more than Melodrama tbh. I mean don't get me wrong Melodrama is AMAZING. But I just prefer this album over it. I love the sound of this album. It has such a dark and atmospheric feeling to it. My absolute favs are ribs, buzzcut season, team, tennis court, no better and glory and gore. But I love every single track on this album. I don't skipI love love love this album. I actually like it more than Melodrama tbh. I mean don't get me wrong Melodrama is AMAZING. But I just prefer this album over it. I love the sound of this album. It has such a dark and atmospheric feeling to it. My absolute favs are ribs, buzzcut season, team, tennis court, no better and glory and gore. But I love every single track on this album. I don't skip a single song when I listen to the album in full.… Expand
  57. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Amazing album. Highlights for me are team, 400 lux, bravado and glory and gore.
  58. erikadizon
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent. Excellent. Excellent Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Excellent Excellent.… Expand
  59. justinpho
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    A monumental and historic debut from my favorite artist of all time. I am biased as Lorde was my first real venture into music in general. She was the first to teach me that music could be more than the vapid and shallow earworms that the radio was endlessly spewing out. Being at the age of 11/12, I learned that music could go deeper, that romantic love and sex were not the only thingA monumental and historic debut from my favorite artist of all time. I am biased as Lorde was my first real venture into music in general. She was the first to teach me that music could be more than the vapid and shallow earworms that the radio was endlessly spewing out. Being at the age of 11/12, I learned that music could go deeper, that romantic love and sex were not the only thing music had to offer and speak on. Abstract, unconventional production, thoughtful lyrics, mystery, and the enigma that Lorde presented to the mainstream was something I had never seen before. For that, I owe this album a lot. Looking in retrospect, this album screams teen angst. It is rebellious and displays a lot of attitude and naïve charisma. There are songs that I revisit more often than others, but this is a strong debut and a clear indicator and message of what kind of musician Lorde plans to be.… Expand
  60. melodrama_aoty
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    i love it amazing album ummm i need more characters 10/10 album i am lorde ya ya ya
  61. seanc55
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Lorde influenced music so much with this album. Every song is truly amazing.
  62. taylorde13
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This album defined my teenage life. She brought a new sound in pop music. It's 2021 and i can say this record aged like a fine wine.
  63. dan_mellark
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Pure Heroine captura de una manera muy buena lo que es la adolescencia; esta etapa tan complicada para muchos, donde las emociones pueden llegar a abrumarnos.
  64. thieageau
    Jan 20, 2022
    8
    Minha nota para cada faixa, inclusive a versão estendida: Pure Heroine (Extended) 1. Tennis Court - 10
    2. 400 Lux - 7
    3. Royals - 9 4. Ribs - 10 5. Buzzcut Season - 10 6. Team - 10 7. Glory And Gore - 8 8. Still Sane - 8 9. White Teeth Teens - 9 10. A World Alone - 10 11. Bravado - 8 12. Million Dollar Bills - 8 13. The Love Club - 7 14. Biting Down - 7 15. Swingin Pary - 8 Amo a    Minha nota para cada faixa, inclusive a versão estendida: Pure Heroine (Extended) 1. Tennis Court - 10
    2. 400 Lux - 7
    3. Royals - 9
    4. Ribs - 10
    5. Buzzcut Season - 10
    6. Team - 10
    7. Glory And Gore - 8
    8. Still Sane - 8
    9. White Teeth Teens - 9
    10. A World Alone - 10
    11. Bravado - 8
    12. Million Dollar Bills - 8
    13. The Love Club - 7
    14. Biting Down - 7
    15. Swingin Pary - 8


    Amo a sonoridade e como esse álbum proporciona um momento de paz e energia.    … Expand
  65. Looool172
    Apr 11, 2022
    8
    Este es uno de los mejores debut albums en toda la industria, la gente dice que el album es básico y aburrido pero si se dan cuenta ella tenia 12 años cuando empezó en esto y como una niña de abajo de 15 años podría crear tan buen album?? Lorde es increíble
  66. puremelopower
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    gets better with every listen. this album got me through middle school. still confused as to why it was split up between pure heroine and love club ep though.
  67. vibi
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    This album is something special. It has a true sense of identity paired with beautiful vocals. Perfect in every single aspect.
  68. SmellyJelly
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    For a new artist, it is very talented to make such an album. Obviously, critics underestimated the album, and even the picky David Bowie said that she was "the future of music".
  69. georgetheod73
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    She was 15 when she started crafting this and the fact that it changed music forever has a lot to say about Ella's talent. 10/10 album
  70. leogarcia132002
    Mar 15, 2023
    7
    For many the beginning of the alternative, for me the end of adolescence and the entrance to maturity.
  71. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    An album that grows in stature with every listen. Teen angst told so maturely.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. cokemachineglow
    Feb 4, 2014
    90
    It’s the music here, not the sharp-toothed lyricism, which sets the record so far apart from the rest of the field.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2013
    80
    It isn't perfect but it adds up to an intimidatingly assured opening shot from a major new talent. [Dec 2013, p.108]
  3. The Fly (UK)
    Nov 1, 2013
    70
    Whilst Lorde’s world creates its own incredibly distinctive atmosphere, it feels accessible and open to maturing.
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