Solar Power
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Aug 20, 2021
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8.3

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  1. WriterITDark
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    yall are just mad she is finally happy, yall just wanted melodrama 2 and this is a way decent album
  2. imnotanymore
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    So good, like I don’t have much more to say. It resonates with me in so many levels. Masterpiece.
  3. MatPP
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    such an underrated one, so good and refreshing. lorde has shown her versatility once again
  4. MusicGuyMack
    Sep 1, 2021
    7
    Admittedly a slighter, more patchwork effort than either of her monolithic prior two releases, albeit one she's arguably earned with the quality of those albums in mind, Lorde's lyrics don't always carry the weight she perhaps wishes them to, writing for the first time as an insider looking out as opposed to vice-versa as she is, but her newfound folk-pop sensibilities, befitting theAdmittedly a slighter, more patchwork effort than either of her monolithic prior two releases, albeit one she's arguably earned with the quality of those albums in mind, Lorde's lyrics don't always carry the weight she perhaps wishes them to, writing for the first time as an insider looking out as opposed to vice-versa as she is, but her newfound folk-pop sensibilities, befitting the album's title, keeps things sunny and agreeably, breezily listenable throughout.… Expand
  5. Otavio01
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    odeio confessar mas os quatro anos de espera valeram a pena essa álbum ta tão perfeito quanto o melodrama lorde segue se superando a cada trabalho
  6. VGrijalvaG
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Todas laa reseñas no dejan de pensar en su trabajo anterior, deberían dejarlo atras y dar una oportunidad
  7. Evrimerve
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing comeback after 4 years. The path is a great opening song, fallen fruit&dominoes &mood ring are the highlists for me
  8. duda_
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    se você escutar esse álbum e achando que irá ser um melodrama 2.0, você vai se decepcionar bastante, mas ele é um álbum perfeito e coeso
  9. valentinsr
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    A magnificent album of Lorde happier than ever. The 2 bonus tracks of the deluxe version are some of the best songs on the album. Solar Power album is a mood.
  10. bernardobonan
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solar power is wonder, want to walk in the beach when I listen this album☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️… Expand
  11. ethanwhite
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a good album and high quality. vocally is probably her best album. do not expect it to sound like melodrama or pure heroine as it sounds completely different… Expand
  12. pokeslowbro
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing body of work, coming from the amazing melodrama this is a growth in the right direction
  13. karatepudge
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorde has completely changed her sound once again and excels. A cohesive album with incredible lyrics that give you chills. Everyone is feeling the solar power☀️
  14. MONSTER2295
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Inspiring and emotional. Lorde seems to be accepting she is, in fact, growing up and she is facing it glamorously sharing some very important reflections with this album.
  15. dmatia
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This aint a party, this is a new state of mind. Come and let the bliss begin.
  16. henry5609
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is the perfect summer album, the whole album is just amazing, i love that lorde change her sound
  17. Alex_sb
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The return of the true queen of the alternative is wonderful, in this album Lorde writes songs about how young people face their problems through different cultures but these same behaviors harm cultures, she shows us that she has the ability to produce and write in an IMPECCABLE way, we needed the queen's music
  18. melbean
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    Lorde shows so much maturity with this album, the slowing down of tempo is refreshing to hear after such a turbulent year. The guitars and vocal harmonies are beautifully synced. Lyrically she speaks to the fears of an anxious millennial but then reminds us it is all going to be ok.
  19. LaValeh
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Entendí todo lo que Lorde quiso hacer con este álbum. Este álbum lo hizo POR y PARA ella. No lo hizo para ganar fama, sino que lo hizo para tirar el celular en la arena y poner en los parlantes su propio disco y bailar con sus amigos en la playa. Es un sube y baja de emociones ya que tenés canciones para todos los estados de ánimo y eso es lo que, para mi, lo hace bueno. En un primer instante tuve una conexión con este tercer disco.… Expand
  20. leonmelo1
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Totally perfect! This album is a masterpiece that talk to me in a personally way. Thank you Lorde for making music! And f**k the Sputnik Music and The Independent.… Expand
  21. Adin11
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    while much of the album feels underdeveloped, offering musical ideas not fully explored or demo-like recording, Lorde’s gripping vocal and lyrical performance are at their peak, making for an engaging listen.
  22. sanja22525
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    The album is absolutely amazing. Her vocals are so stunning and relaxing. A masterpiece, truly.
  23. lordechild
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is so magical. Pitchfork should put their opinions in their **** holes. Lorde just want us to experience a new level in this life. This album is perfect while you were walking in the beach back and forth. You will gonna experience feelings you never felt before. Magical, pure nostalgia, tears of heaven. Her best album vocally. 10/10
  24. Mfvq
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Todo el mundo esperaba la siguiente revelacion de Jesucristo con este album tras el gran exito de Melodrama, sin embargo ¿como compites con tu mejor album hasta la fecha? No lo haces. Solar power se aleja de Melodrama para que cada uno brille en su respectivo color. Mientras uno grita al vacío de la noche tras una intensa fiesta llena de malas decisiones y recuerdos negativos el otro esTodo el mundo esperaba la siguiente revelacion de Jesucristo con este album tras el gran exito de Melodrama, sin embargo ¿como compites con tu mejor album hasta la fecha? No lo haces. Solar power se aleja de Melodrama para que cada uno brille en su respectivo color. Mientras uno grita al vacío de la noche tras una intensa fiesta llena de malas decisiones y recuerdos negativos el otro es una melodía que te acompaña en una tarde de aventuras, Jack como productor es un maestro en este tipo de Baladas-Popish y si bien se le compara con Taylor y Lana por ser "similares" cada canción tiene su brillo que es acompañada por una redacción y voz increíble como la de Lorde. La gran division entre sus exitos es lo que enriqueze a la musica de Lorde, sin duda alguna Solar Power se ha ganado su posicion como album imprescindible.… Expand
  25. andicas
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is one that will make you feel different emotions. From ‘The Path’ to ‘Oceanic Feeling’ every single track is unique and delivers. Highly recommend listening to this.
  26. eduarismo
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    místico, calmo e delicioso! mesmo sendo diferente de todos os seus antecessores, ainda é a lorde, nas letras, nos gestos e na sonoridade. icônico para viagens de carro e dias ensolarados.
  27. Lentilson
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album smiles and winks at you with its’ constant hints to Lorde’s folk-rock forbears like Joni Mitchell ans The Mama’s and Papa’s. It truly feels like she’s become a lady of the canyon in this summery and shimmering work
  28. SandyCheekz
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You gotta let the album grow on you, and that’s the best part! Tracks 4, 6, and 10 kind of brings me to a different palate of sound, and it’s so vibrant and rejuvenating.… Expand
  29. ruhancezar
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    O sol já nasceu lá na fazendinha da lorde☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
  30. Borde
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing album. The way Lorde is able to completely transform her style of singing and still manage to make it sound heavenly is so cool.
  31. Gmarcelo-
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Da para sentir a brisa do verão em suas letras e composições e ainda seus sentimentos. O álbum é extremamente lendário e vai ser mal compreendido não só pelos críticos, mas nasceu aclamado.
  32. BryanGabriel
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    the album presents a cohesion and a present concept from beginning to end, its theme of leaving the comfort zone of the legendary Melodrama shows the diversity of this woman
  33. ltn943
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is unlike all of her previous work, especially the lyrics this time is really a step up for Lorde. It is successful in its own term: A Lorde's true escapism experience from all the stardom, with great storytelling that dives deep into her personal life.
  34. tickvomito
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    i LOVE it!!!! to listen to lord it is necessary to sound intellect. will have to accept
  35. loixxx
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As Lorde said , its a new kind of bright. She is just new to this style. Maybe another album can polish everything to make it perfection like what happened on Melodrama from Pure Heroine.… Expand
  36. dennisbullivant
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is super iconic album that will be here for generations now. Super proud of Lorde for creating such a masterpiece. The melodies and lyrics are always on top. Recommend this album to all music fans… Expand
  37. Yaxmiw
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Álbum incrível, adoro como a lorde inova a cada álbum, é como se ela estivesse amadurecendo a cada lançamento.
  38. Blackbby
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    esse album é nova religiao dos indies, as musicas sao otimas, boa rilha sonora para a praia amei e nota mil
  39. ib992
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Another wonderful body of work by Lorde that proves that she does not rest on her laurels and follow trends blindly. It will take people years to realize the beauty and complexity of this album, which is evident from various critics’ reviews calling it “unfinished” just because it isn’t overproduced. Give it a listen and get carried away to a world where summer is endless but not always inAnother wonderful body of work by Lorde that proves that she does not rest on her laurels and follow trends blindly. It will take people years to realize the beauty and complexity of this album, which is evident from various critics’ reviews calling it “unfinished” just because it isn’t overproduced. Give it a listen and get carried away to a world where summer is endless but not always in the expected way.… Expand
  40. thatmanadrian
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In general, I f***ing love this album. There's a few songs I don't vibe with as much as others, so I guess you could say there's a few skips for me. But overall, I think she really nailed the project.

    The themes that she wove into the album as a whole are present in every track - to varying degrees- so I'd say that all the songs work synergistically and listening to the whole album has a much greater affect on you than just some of the songs.

    Oceanic Feelings is an unequivocal masterpiece.    … Expand
  41. feclaus
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    It is different from what I expected (and I was really hoping from something sounding like Pure Heroine or Melodrama), but this album shows evolution, versatility and growth. It helped me chill out and just seize the day.
  42. Tommyle123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Captures the immense beauty of the beach with this album. Listening to this album makes me carefree and happy and spend my days laying down on the sands of the beach and living with nature.
  43. mickle0piklee
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a breath of fresh air. all of lorde's albums are so distinct and so fresh it makes her discography stand so strong, she has music for everything you go through. she raised us.… Expand
  44. Nico-Hans
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Quintessential Kiwi summer vibes and is good reflection on the southern hemisphere during 2020’s lockdown and how we kiwis perceived music from the 90s and 2000s. Lorde has provided fresh music in a genre and inspired by artist not heard since the turn of the millennium like Natasha Bedingfeild, sixpence none the richer, Natalie Imbruglia and all saints to name a few. This album makes meQuintessential Kiwi summer vibes and is good reflection on the southern hemisphere during 2020’s lockdown and how we kiwis perceived music from the 90s and 2000s. Lorde has provided fresh music in a genre and inspired by artist not heard since the turn of the millennium like Natasha Bedingfeild, sixpence none the richer, Natalie Imbruglia and all saints to name a few. This album makes me miss my childhood and going on road trips with my Mother with the sounds of cicadas and the warm New Zealand kiwi summer. Lorde shows that the pop genre can be flipped, thrownback and improved; she provides deep lyrics with wavy and meditative tunes that will have you feeling your main character narratives.… Expand
  45. ChrisWilli
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This is definitely her best album to date. Her vocals, melodic and lyrical choices has improved dramatically. Such a breath of fresh air.
  46. Bendingnotes
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    The first step to listening to any new album is to forget the previous album it means nothing now.
    Lorde's new release Solar Power is a musical take on laying on a beach towel and feeling the Sun bake the salt to your skin, its a slow chemical process though a relaxing process. The music has a lot of space which allows you to sit in between and ponder and contemplate. The songs take you    The first step to listening to any new album is to forget the previous album it means nothing now.
    Lorde's new release Solar Power is a musical take on laying on a beach towel and feeling the Sun bake the salt to your skin, its a slow chemical process though a relaxing process. The music has a lot of space which allows you to sit in between and ponder and contemplate. The songs take you on a ride through the moods and thoughts of an artist who is in the middle of figuring out how to take her music in a different direction, we are watching her grow. You need the Sun to grow and solar power provides this.    … Expand
  47. Rickamorim
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Um album lindo, muito bem pensado, poético e cheio de sentimentos. Merece muita visibilidade
  48. Jossir
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde esta de regreso, más radiante que nunca y demostrando que se puede salir de la mierda y superar los tragos amargos de la vida. No entiendo como no le dan el reconocimiento que merece esta joya de álbum, entiendan que melodrama es una biblia insuperable.… Expand
  49. b2b2
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a slow burn/grower. It was just ok at first listen. I replayed a few tracks that were stuck in my head but the rest was pretty forgettable. Then I played it from start to finish on a longer road trip where I was able to really listen and absorb the lyrics and it’s like a switch went off in my brain and I have a newfound appreciation for Solar Power and it’s been on repeat.This album is a slow burn/grower. It was just ok at first listen. I replayed a few tracks that were stuck in my head but the rest was pretty forgettable. Then I played it from start to finish on a longer road trip where I was able to really listen and absorb the lyrics and it’s like a switch went off in my brain and I have a newfound appreciation for Solar Power and it’s been on repeat. There are certain albums I relate to on a personal level because it coincides with major life moments: heartbreak, love, loss/grief, etc, but this one fills the gaps with what I think/worry about in between those bigger moments. Lorde has always been ahead of her time and I truly believe this record will be a cult classic and appreciated years later.… Expand
  50. Williejhon4
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Great album!

    Not that great at first listen,but it is great after some time.This will surely age like a fine wine.
  51. souz_rod
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Solar Power contempla o verão, a natureza e a vida de um ponto de vista metafórico e até melodramático. O álbum se propõe como instimista e atinge momentos da vida que nos fazem refletir se realmente estamos onde queremos hoje. Ainda, atrelado ao espírito de juventude e ambientalismo, o albúm enfatiza que as respostas para muitas questões da vida se encontram na natureza, ao nosso redor.
  52. MusiCily
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde is a incredible artist, a masterpiece of love and peace. This album has a big impact of all we alive actually, I hope the people enjoy the amazing song she have made for this summertimes. Thank u for Solar Power.… Expand
  53. Ardolem
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    It's a super complete album it has happy songs, personal songs and really sad songs, and I don't understand people who didn't like it, by far mi favorite album released this year.
  54. nmsui17
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It's different, still it's Lorde. It takes time to appreciate it but once you do, it's addictive. Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's not good.
  55. Minrva
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Fascinante como a Lorde expressa sei amadurecimento através de um som mais orgânico, sensível e leve. Ela atinge esse objetivo, de trazer momentos do verão, momentos leves, as vezes contemplativos e nostálgicos, de renovação.
  56. maria_amaro
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The emotions, the beats, the melody, harmonies, everything is amazing. She is a different pop star in the way that she doesn’t only (or mostly) writes about loving someone, she writes about nature, the world, growing up... in the most beautiful ways. And the way that she writes is so amazing because she really gives us (listeners) the full experience of the song. Her album is amazing, andThe emotions, the beats, the melody, harmonies, everything is amazing. She is a different pop star in the way that she doesn’t only (or mostly) writes about loving someone, she writes about nature, the world, growing up... in the most beautiful ways. And the way that she writes is so amazing because she really gives us (listeners) the full experience of the song. Her album is amazing, and the years waiting for new music (after melodrama) worth the wait!… Expand
  57. slothfulsergg
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum perfecto con melodías y vocales preciosas. Aprecienlo como se debe.
  58. fergcamp
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    amazing album, lorde had nothing to prove to us, she could do the trending sad album like a melodrama 2.0, but she followed her plan, she did what she wanted to do, not what we wanted for her to do.
  59. maddog139
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    much better than people are saying it is. this album will age magically unlike a lot of what is being released these days
  60. azmainsadat
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is Lorde's Album of Healing. It transcends you into this summer world of peace that you might have nostalgia for in this pandemic. Overall her return to nature after her teen angst and sonical trauma shows her power. And she says, "but you gotta want it for yourself".
  61. Mariecedile
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    La verdad esperaba más pero aún así el disco es bastante bueno. Algunos tracks suenan igual.
  62. khoinguyen1220
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    While Lorde’s lyrics still cut deep as she reaches the quarter life mark. Introspective and tongue in cheek. Solar Power is another solid body of work. But listening to this album, you do wonder, if Lorde collaborated with a different producer instead of Jack, what would this album sound like?
  63. Menios
    Oct 29, 2021
    7
    I was expecting something great, not that the actual result is bad. But anyway...
  64. robinlarsen
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    People didn't like Melodrama at first, and today it's considered a pop classic. I'm sure this will go down in the books as a memorable album in a year or two. Every summer from now on will have Solar Power as it's soundtrack. It's beautiful and heartfelt.
  65. Tbone413
    Sep 28, 2021
    7
    The theming and the very mellow sound didn’t fully capture me, but there’s still too much good here to warrant a score below positive. Stream Fallen Fruit folks
  66. kingalex29
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Such a great new sound for Lorde. Beautiful and refined. Reminds me of happy summer days on the beach. Some things don’t have to be deep and intricate. Sometimes it’s nice to have something to sit and relax to.
  67. utkarshbansal
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Sure it's not as good as her first two, but what is? We still got Stoned at the Nail Salon out of it.
  68. jeffkarlin
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    We all have trouble listening to artists with a fresh set of ears. Of course we were all expecting the Lorde we’ve all come to know and love. Sure, it isn’t the radio friendly edge that carried us through much of our highest moments pre-pandemic. However, this album is full of delicate introspection that serves a greater purpose: to remind the world of the vulnerabilities of our icons andWe all have trouble listening to artists with a fresh set of ears. Of course we were all expecting the Lorde we’ve all come to know and love. Sure, it isn’t the radio friendly edge that carried us through much of our highest moments pre-pandemic. However, this album is full of delicate introspection that serves a greater purpose: to remind the world of the vulnerabilities of our icons and our shared struggles and fears, especially global issues that are increasingly threatening life as we know it.

    If you’re not a fan on the first listen, try listening with quality headphones and the lyrics in front of you— it is a sonically relaxing and lyrically enlightening experience. And try to appreciate and respect the human on the other side of the speaker, someone who like each of us, should not be creatively limited to the expectations of our peers.    … Expand
  69. EddMastr
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    After the firts heard I didn't like too much, but after 3 o 4 days of listened i start to feel so nice.
    Sounds that bring me peace, fav tracks are in the deluxe, Helen of troy and Hold No grudge, also include Secrets from a Girl (WSIA)
  70. miguelagcaoili
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Critics should realize that Lorde is not that angsty teen from Pure Heroine and Melodrama no more but a carefree, happy adult now in Solar Power.
  71. xbrpx
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    everything I needed and didn't know! thank you lorde!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  72. marciojose
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Diferente de tudo que já tinha feito porém fica melhor a cada vez que ouço! Solar Power é lindo
  73. YairArteaga
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mucha vibra envolvente y fresca, tal cual como el título "Solar Power"; sin embargo las inconexiones entre los distintos cortes, hacen que se pierda el hilo, viajando en el mismo paisaje; la misma carretera. "Secrets from a Girl", "The Man with the Axe" y "California" lo mejor de ese pasaje. Sinceramente creo que es un buen paso para su evolución, sin quedar estancada y sin perder su esencia.… Expand
  74. iammikendlovu
    Sep 11, 2021
    7
    Decent album, not memorable enough though. I wouldn't call it bad or boring, just not exciting enough. Also has some good songs. I love Mood Ring the most.
  75. LordeGod
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    I love how The Path as the intro this album really talks about deeply about growth, about the beauty of the summer, about crisis we feel in the life, im very into this journey that lorde introduce. This album is my album. I love it so much
  76. Tommy_P
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    It seems like this album isn't for everyone, but for me this was a deeply moving and beautiful experience! I liked the drastic shift in the sound of her music and the age of aquarius meets early 2000s pop sound felt so fresh. This album had a lot of surprising moments that kept me constantly on my toes for what was coming next, and Oceanic Feeling was such an incredible way to end off thisIt seems like this album isn't for everyone, but for me this was a deeply moving and beautiful experience! I liked the drastic shift in the sound of her music and the age of aquarius meets early 2000s pop sound felt so fresh. This album had a lot of surprising moments that kept me constantly on my toes for what was coming next, and Oceanic Feeling was such an incredible way to end off this album. I could not ask for a better album from Lorde, and it was exactly what I needed at this point in my life!… Expand
  77. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    7
    Another great cohesive album from the amazing Lorde but this one is more plain than the previous ones so it feels disappointing. It's still great but looks worse when you compare it to the previous ones.
  78. Dani-el
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Álbum incrível, com um energia ótimo. Dá pra ver que foi feito com muito amor e carinho
  79. DaniloHD
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Um álbum bem construído, com referências claras a psicodelia dos anos 70, as melhores composições da carreira da Lorde e uma atmosfera agradável para um dia leve .. mais uma canetada da maior das maiores 10/10
  80. Dorantes
    Aug 21, 2021
    7
    Simplemente me dejó sin palabras. Lorde se reinventó por tercera vez, demasiado arriesgada la tercera a mi parecer, sin embargo, hay muchas cosas qué rescatar. Gran álbum, sin embargo, tiene varias canciones experimentales que no me terminan de convencer del todo, parecieran interludios en vez de canciones, y considerando que abarcan más o menos una tercera parte del álbum volvió un pocoSimplemente me dejó sin palabras. Lorde se reinventó por tercera vez, demasiado arriesgada la tercera a mi parecer, sin embargo, hay muchas cosas qué rescatar. Gran álbum, sin embargo, tiene varias canciones experimentales que no me terminan de convencer del todo, parecieran interludios en vez de canciones, y considerando que abarcan más o menos una tercera parte del álbum volvió un poco monótona la experiencia. Pero por las demás, por la primera mitad y las últimas dos canciones todo salió perfectamente. Esta mujer y Jack Antonoff son unos escritores maravillosos y jamás podré admirarlos lo suficiente.… Expand
  81. jhonborges
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Álbum coeso, diferente de tudo feito pela Lorde ou outro artista anteriormente. Ela novamente deixa diversas interrogações musicais na mente dos fãs e isso eu amo nela. Esse sempre foi o seu objetivo como artista.
    Ponto de sinceridade para o fato de que ninguém está órfão do Melodrama. O álbum está aí para quem quiser dar stream. Não estou pedindo para esquecermos da segunda obra-prima    Álbum coeso, diferente de tudo feito pela Lorde ou outro artista anteriormente. Ela novamente deixa diversas interrogações musicais na mente dos fãs e isso eu amo nela. Esse sempre foi o seu objetivo como artista.
    Ponto de sinceridade para o fato de que ninguém está órfão do Melodrama. O álbum está aí para quem quiser dar stream. Não estou pedindo para esquecermos da segunda obra-prima dessa artista brilhante.
    Apenas que saibamos aprender a apreciar artes diferentes em seus momentos de exposição diferente, de maneira diferente.
    Da mesma forma, a Lana Del Rey, que não inventou a guitarra nem o violão, e a Billie, que não inventou o sussurro, estão também com suas obras disponíveis para serem apreciadas a qualquer momento.
    Basta escutar duas vezes para entender que o atual trabalho da Lorde é único e não se parece com nada feito antes. A única coisa comparável com Lana Del Rey e Billie Eilish é que todas são boas e talentosas demais. A única coisa comparável ao Melodrama é que é impossível uma Review com apenas um play.
    Quando a Lorde fez algo para ser apreciado dessa forma afoita?
    Uma obra de arte merece ser digerida e apreciada lentamente. Estou há quase 24 horas escutando somente esse álbum e ainda estou saboreando-o pouco a pouco, pois 4 anos não são facilmente engolidos assim. Quem sabe no centésimo play você volte aqui pra dizer que já está viciado no álbum e postando "Solar Power forever ☀️".    … Expand
  82. trupti
    Aug 25, 2021
    9
    A beautiful album with a new sound. Cohesively beautiful. Comparing to melodrama solar power isn't as good some might say but the album in itself is amazing. Lyrically matured and beautiful. Oceanic feeling is one of the best songs on the album along with mood ring, the path and secrets from a girl.
  83. somedabanana
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    a maior que temos! a maior sem dúvidas... Sjsjshdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhddhdh
  84. diegomoontoya
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Solar Power is calm, it really takes a long time to reach a peak. Lorde's skills have shown that she can reach higher points.
    43 minutes are enough to transport us to a world close to nature. This record is simple because it's meant to be, it doesn't need a big elaborate production.
    The vocalists on most of the tracks are kinda unnecessary, since Lorde's vocals are one of the things that    Solar Power is calm, it really takes a long time to reach a peak. Lorde's skills have shown that she can reach higher points.
    43 minutes are enough to transport us to a world close to nature. This record is simple because it's meant to be, it doesn't need a big elaborate production.
    The vocalists on most of the tracks are kinda unnecessary, since Lorde's vocals are one of the things that we most love from her. Lyrically it is cohesive and intimate. It feels like a gift.
    Solar Power is definitely an album that grows little by little, it needs enough time to process.
    Best Tracks: Oceanic Feeling, California & Fallen Fruit.    … Expand
  85. Ranit
    Aug 21, 2021
    7
    Sonically awesome, I really liked it's cohesiveness. Lyrics are pretty good, too. But, record as a whole body of work hasn't drowned me in. It has me at Stoned At The Nail Salon (which is btw best song on the album), but lost me in continuation.
  86. tayvoodoo
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    no because this album is an intricate masterpiece you truly won't get it the first time i thought it was a flop too but i was just blind to the truth once you raise your vibration and elevate your soul you will hear what i hear
  87. carolinakinter
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    Not her best, but is still very good. Some songs are amazing - secrets, mood ring - but others just don't have anything special.
  88. FlorIt
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    El álbum es una evolución de Lorde tanto personal como sonicamente. El sonido del álbum sigue una misma línea, que las agrupa muy bien.
  89. luc-as-c
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, the songs are beautiful by the sounds and lyrics. Lyrics are amazing and powerful.
  90. francisco10
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    A few months ago, I was truly scared because I thought it was impossible to make an album that was on the same level as Melodrama. However, this album is magnificent. Lorde did it again. Listening to it is an out of this world experience. Lorde just keeps making art.
  91. Nat11
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Makes me feel like thebperson i want to be i love lorde voice it is so pure and is like she is talking directly to you I love the lyrics mood ring is my fav
  92. brenokenny10
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    It’s solar and magical! Congratulations Lorde! We need a deluxe version of this album with more musics and singles.
  93. kai001
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Que os álbuns da Lorde são distintos uns dos outros, isso é fato! Uma coisa que os três têm em comum, é que a neozelandesa está sempre sempre explorando a sua vida pessoal, para nos entregar um bom conteúdo, não é nenhum álbum dançante, mas liricamente é muito bonito e calmo, talvez no momento o que todos precisamos é de calmaria. Mas Por Que Solar Power não agradou a grande massa?Que os álbuns da Lorde são distintos uns dos outros, isso é fato! Uma coisa que os três têm em comum, é que a neozelandesa está sempre sempre explorando a sua vida pessoal, para nos entregar um bom conteúdo, não é nenhum álbum dançante, mas liricamente é muito bonito e calmo, talvez no momento o que todos precisamos é de calmaria. Mas Por Que Solar Power não agradou a grande massa? simplesmente porque suas canções não têm apelo comercial, ou porque seus fãs esperavam um Melodrama 2.0, Mas daqui uns anos não tão distantes, pode ser que ele seja considerado um "álbum à frente de seu tempo". Não é sempre assim que fazem? Solar Power com toda sua calmaria, continua sendo um álbum genial de alguém consagrado, que já foi elogiado até por David Bowie. Se vocês ouvirem sempre uma obra nova, comparando com a antiga, nunca estarão contentes… Expand
  94. Topflapen
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Its a wonderful Album. I love it. Everytime lorde came back with a brand new album I got hypnotized
  95. MaxOakland
    Oct 23, 2021
    8
    This album has gotten some harsh criticism I don't think is deserved. Complaints like it's too positive for the pandemic (the "read the room" defense), that it's too boring, that it's not cool enough, all seem very shallow.

    Some other critiques make more sense to me. Like that it doesn't have the clear overarching theme her previous two albums do, or that some songs blend together in    This album has gotten some harsh criticism I don't think is deserved. Complaints like it's too positive for the pandemic (the "read the room" defense), that it's too boring, that it's not cool enough, all seem very shallow.

    Some other critiques make more sense to me. Like that it doesn't have the clear overarching theme her previous two albums do, or that some songs blend together in the first part of the second half

    It's still a very good album, just not as good as her other ones    … Expand
  96. Sammyboo21
    Aug 26, 2021
    7
    Im torn. I can see why some people might love this album and some might hate it. My feelings toward Solar Power are somewhere in the middle. Is this a great album? No. Is it a good album? In my opinion yes. Is it disappointing? After a 4 year long wait yes unfortunately Solar power is a disappointment. Its not her best album but its still a worthy one. Its her most laid back album to dateIm torn. I can see why some people might love this album and some might hate it. My feelings toward Solar Power are somewhere in the middle. Is this a great album? No. Is it a good album? In my opinion yes. Is it disappointing? After a 4 year long wait yes unfortunately Solar power is a disappointment. Its not her best album but its still a worthy one. Its her most laid back album to date and yet there seems to be a lot missing. The opening track The Path is easily one of my favorite Lorde tracks of all time. Most of the tracks on here are pretty but forgettable. Ive warmed up to the singles Solar Power and Mood Ring but they still lack bite. I can almost guarantee that Lorde's next album will perhaps be her most personal and most mature and im looking forward to that. After three albums Lorde has two big hits and Solar Power is like a soft kiss in the wind. It wont leave a long lasting impression but its good enough for this moment now and hey maybe thats what Lorde is going for, she wants us to live in this moment now. ***1/2 out of 5 stars.… Expand
  97. musiclover2020
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    This is an album that takes a lot of time to listen too, it actually grows on you the more you listen to it, while there are songs that sound the same there are some really great standout tracks like Fallen Fruit, Mood Ring, & The Path. While it is a step down from Melodrama it isn’t a bad album at all, it’s different and unique, it’s a great relaxing album to listen too, it just takes time.
  98. Hihihahahoho
    Aug 21, 2021
    7
    A little bit sad. Not the sound of melodies or a concept of the album. It's just not the Lorde I fell in love with a long time ago....
  99. carlroyales
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    The album is worth waiting for. I love how Lorde is not afraid to change musical direction. The songwriting is astonishing. Critics should stop making her previous albums as the standard of her. I love Solar Power!
  100. andreinas98
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    I love how she reinvents her self in every album. This sounds nothing like "Pure Heroine" or "Melodrama" and that's the cool thing. She is growing up and experimenting with her sound. At first listen and after reading some fan reviews I felt a little disappointed, but after 4-5 listens to the album, I really love it and think it has no skips. I can't wait to hear this record on my vinyl player!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Under The Radar
    Aug 30, 2021
    55
    All these connections Lorde is trying to make: her strange pastiche imagination of the ’70s, that random spoken word interlude by Robyn about climate change, and the themes of “sun healing,” never fully reach each other. Often, they come off as disingenuous and out of touch more than they read as brilliant, or comical. Whether the album is one big prank, or just one majorly failed experiment, the gist of having the “privilege to ignore” is lost in translation. All you are left with is just a handful of pretty alright songs.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 26, 2021
    60
    If you're riding and vibing with Lorde, this bright shapelessness is superb mood music. If you're not riding her wave, Solar Power can seem elusive, even cloying, as it circles and sways with a smile.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Aug 26, 2021
    70
    This might not be the album that everyone wanted from Lorde, but it’s a solid, dreamy effort that deserves exploration. There’s plenty here worthy of attention if you can focus for long enough.
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