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

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  1. Danishinsai
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A solid 8 to me! i love this album so much that i have to create an account on this website to actually leave a review. After listen to 12 tracks from this album i can understand what Lorde wants us to feel. The warm of the sunset in summertime but slightly cold from the sadness of the rains we usually see in June and it’s just fascinating! She gives us so many moods in this whole album and you can also see her maturity in her lyrics “Spend all the evenings you can with the people who raised you
    'Cause all the times they will change, it'll all come around” this is from “Stoned At The Nail Salon” this album just fits the situation I’m dealing with right now in the middle of the pandemic all we need is to be safe and happy ! Spending all the good time with our favorite people as much as possible cause we don’t know when the time comes we might lose them “Cause i don’t know , maybe i’m just stoned at the nail salon… again?” Her experience with heartbreaks and how she heals in “The Man With The Axe” “I guess I'll always be this way
    Swallowed up by the words and halfway to space
    But there by the fire, you offered your hand
    And as I took it, I loved you, the boy with the plan”

    Old sad habits from the first part gives me blues and fire when he offered his hand to her gives me yellow again she loves him “the boy with the plan” gives me green the perfect mixture between blue and yellow we got green it’s time to turn on the “Green Light” again forgiveness, compassion, understanding that’s the meaning of the color green in this song . A few last words
    I don’t really care what other critics think about this album but it’s very special to me . This album needs to win The Grammys cause of the wholesomeness that we received from Lorde who gives us so many stories from her own experience throughout this album “Solar Power” . Love u Lorde    … Expand
  2. joshlcole
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    lorde’s third album is something audiences may not connect with on the first few listens. however, if heard in the right weather, right frame of mind, and right understanding, the singer/songwriter’s beautiful prose and eccentric persona shine through as bright as her beloved new zealand summer sun.
  3. erickc
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    IT'S a perfect album, lirically and musically, it grows on you the more you listen to it, it's so sad to see people not letting her grow up and unappreciating her artistical evolution, she's not a teen anymore, she already immortalized adolescence in pure heroine, go listen to it if that's what you want, go listen to melodrama if you want a synth pop euphoric break up album that's notIT'S a perfect album, lirically and musically, it grows on you the more you listen to it, it's so sad to see people not letting her grow up and unappreciating her artistical evolution, she's not a teen anymore, she already immortalized adolescence in pure heroine, go listen to it if that's what you want, go listen to melodrama if you want a synth pop euphoric break up album that's not gonna happen again, she's a happy grown woman now and solar power reflect it… Expand
  4. Danielchtus
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Solar Power nos dio la oportunidad de conocer a una nueva Lorde, una nueva etapa de su vida, con letras y sonidos diferentes, realmente quienes comparan estén álbum con Melodrama no se dan la oportunidad de disfrutar fuera de lo acostumbrado.
  5. jesusfloresm
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    I love it so much!! Thank u for always make art Ella, we missed you❤️ Favorite tracks: California, fallen fruit and oceanic feeling
  6. Petlus
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Quem não curtiu é porque ainda não entendeu do que se trata este álbum. Superem, vocês não vão encontrar a lorde adolescente neste álbum.
  7. allanvixtor
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    So incredible! That's amazing! Lorde is wonderful! I feel in love with new álbum!
  8. vaduqui97
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    So refreshing and thoughtful, perfect calmness after the melodrama storm, loved it.
  9. Wavyy
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    Even tho this isn’t my favorite Lorde album, it is still a really great album. I think it actually says something when a artist can give you something different every album. I think the one thing Lorde do very well is give us music based on her mood. I think album is equivalent to Taylor Swift’s Folklore album. It’s a really great attempt of Indie Pop music. It also sound like she isEven tho this isn’t my favorite Lorde album, it is still a really great album. I think it actually says something when a artist can give you something different every album. I think the one thing Lorde do very well is give us music based on her mood. I think album is equivalent to Taylor Swift’s Folklore album. It’s a really great attempt of Indie Pop music. It also sound like she is really enjoying the summer. Oceanic Feeling is the perfect outro and song on this album. Obviously, a lot of people won’t like this album because it’s not typical somber and dark music like Lorde is known for but I think it is just as good as Lorde previous albums. I throughly enjoyed it and it will be replayed a lot.… Expand
  10. Eitangu
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This is lorde untamed, at her most spiritual and self aware. Love this entirely
  11. manheshus
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Lorde used this album to reintroduce her new self and I think it’s incredible. Solar Power is simple, straight to the point without it being boring, and is dynamic, this album's definitely gonna age well. Lorde created this album to be different from everything going on right now and that's what makes this album special. I wouldn't say Solar Power is Lorde's best album but it's still anLorde used this album to reintroduce her new self and I think it’s incredible. Solar Power is simple, straight to the point without it being boring, and is dynamic, this album's definitely gonna age well. Lorde created this album to be different from everything going on right now and that's what makes this album special. I wouldn't say Solar Power is Lorde's best album but it's still an excellent product.… Expand
  12. Antoniogh
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This album really surprised me, and in a good way, we can see a clear change and evolution from her past albums, she talks about how the past Lorde is gone, and presents her new self, talks about her past experiences and about her younger self and as always deep meaningful lyrics, which will make you take a second thought. In Liability (Melodrama) she says "you´re all gonna watch meThis album really surprised me, and in a good way, we can see a clear change and evolution from her past albums, she talks about how the past Lorde is gone, and presents her new self, talks about her past experiences and about her younger self and as always deep meaningful lyrics, which will make you take a second thought. In Liability (Melodrama) she says "you´re all gonna watch me disappear into the sun", and this whole album is about the good in this sun that she was afraid of in Melodrama, showing how the things that we feared the most in the past, are the ones we embrace in the present, and how we should not be afraid of changues and sew steps in our lifes.… Expand
  13. joaoh9630
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    So fresh, so new, so good. Lord always win, wait and see........................
  14. Boygenius
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Definitely a grower, took me 2 days to finally realize this one is a masterpiece.
  15. Melodramical
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just perfect. She know how to make music and that makes me feel floating in her lyrics.… Expand
  16. Luci1404
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    To get started, as a fan Lorde, I must admit that I was not expecting this kind of album at all, although I am really glad she created It because I think It is so cool when an artist does different music! Plus, I love the chill vibe the record has. My favourite song is «Fallen fruit»! :)
  17. BigDaddy1
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece. She’s making music people can connect with, music that makes you transcend. Lorde’s mainstream days are over, and the evolution show in this album shows how much more she has to give then being confined to a radio formula.
  18. TarianaMorres
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    A nice companion for your quarter life crisis. Welcome to sadness! You'll be alright!
  19. Rosh1
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Lorde explores different sounds way chiller than her previous works. Beachy, 60s, 90s and 00s vibes, soothing genres, opposite to nowadays music. But definitely the highlight are her vocals! And her writing shouldn't be looked over: from satire, experiences to truths revealed in each track. I swear I can feel the sea when listening to Oceanic Feeling. This album has so many little detailsLorde explores different sounds way chiller than her previous works. Beachy, 60s, 90s and 00s vibes, soothing genres, opposite to nowadays music. But definitely the highlight are her vocals! And her writing shouldn't be looked over: from satire, experiences to truths revealed in each track. I swear I can feel the sea when listening to Oceanic Feeling. This album has so many little details that it takes more than a listen, IT IS A GROWER… Expand
  20. Talitamlopes
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    não o melhor da carreira dela, mas defintivamente melhor que alguns albuns e virais que sairam desse ano. é diferente do que ela fez em outras coisas, mas isso não o torna ruim, imagina ser artistas e não te trazer sons e coisas diferentes em suas obras.
  21. Yanga
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is very peaceful and calm, it’s a great representation of how she’s grown and I like how she adopted a different sound from her previous work (which was obviously iconic). I really love the state of mind that she’s in, I’m happy for my Ella.… Expand
  22. Wolffchaikoff
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    The album encaptulate the whole young adult life and experience. Lorde is the kind of artist that narrates story based on life experience and she is now a 24 yr old woman who have real struggles in life. She's not 19 and on fire anymore. People need to move on and stop expecting a melodrama 2.0
  23. ihatextintapig
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    entiéndanlo este es un buen comeback , este es un álbum tipo parody/satírico esa es la intención de Lorde si lo ves desde esa perspectiva o punto de vista es un muy buen , un gran álbum.
  24. dan_mellark
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Después de Pure Heroine y Melodrama, el público tenía expectativas demasiado altas para el tercer álbum de Lorde, sin embargo, no creo que muchos esperaran un álbum tan lleno de felicidad de su parte. En Solar Power Lorde nos lleva a través de un viaje de crecimiento en su vida. La producción es muy distinta a sus antecesores, por lo que no esperes un Melodrama 2.0, aunque en letrasDespués de Pure Heroine y Melodrama, el público tenía expectativas demasiado altas para el tercer álbum de Lorde, sin embargo, no creo que muchos esperaran un álbum tan lleno de felicidad de su parte. En Solar Power Lorde nos lleva a través de un viaje de crecimiento en su vida. La producción es muy distinta a sus antecesores, por lo que no esperes un Melodrama 2.0, aunque en letras encontrarás ese sello que la caracteriza.
    A mí parecer un buen álbum,; es algo que usualmente no escucharía, pero que me alegro que Lorde me haya traído.
    Creo que SP es un buen ejemplo de porqué tener expectativas tan altas en alguien muchas veces es contraproducente.    … Expand
  25. Gabrielachan
    Sep 6, 2021
    7
    This isn't her best album, but it's definetly on the top 3
    (I really feel like this album is lacking but it's really well produced and works better when you listen to the full project than when you listen to the individual singles. I love her vocals, I love the instrumentals, I'm not crazy about the lyrics and I think it isn't very memorable. It could be better if she had explored more of    This isn't her best album, but it's definetly on the top 3
    (I really feel like this album is lacking but it's really well produced and works better when you listen to the full project than when you listen to the individual singles. I love her vocals, I love the instrumentals, I'm not crazy about the lyrics and I think it isn't very memorable. It could be better if she had explored more of the themes that she tries to talk about in the lyrics, it just feels very plain)    … Expand
  26. DonKoenMusicLov
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I am quite the fan of Lorde, and I have to say the album delivered exactly what I expected! Her flow and use of production and her true style pulls through throughout the entire album. Tracks like the Path, Stoned at the nail salon, Solar power, and her usage of reference to religion although I can consider vain with verses "Prettier than Jesus" did not go down with me listening to it originally, but the rest of the album does deliver on the sound and vibe she is well known for! Highly recommend to listen while sipping cocktails on the beach side! The album delivered accordingly to her style! Worth to listen to it more than once! Love it!… Expand
  27. LuisR_
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde showed us that she evolved during her four years away. In her new album, she used and abused organic sounds, as well as new lighting to her music videos. Lorde made it clear, that your former Lorde no longer exists.… Expand
  28. johnieyu
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year.
    People are disappointed because Solar power is different from Melodrama, but Lorde is not a artist who sticks to one style. She explores new sounds for every album, which not a lot of artists do these days
  29. Jonasgryee
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    The album as a whole is completely an abstract masterpiece. Coming from a die-hard Lorde fan I grew up listening to PH in intermediate school and then the amazing and unforgettable Melodrama in my last years of high school. Now as I enter my 21st year and I think I’ve done some growing, I truly get where LORDE is going with this album. She’s vulnerable,ethereal, and a human. LORDE reallyThe album as a whole is completely an abstract masterpiece. Coming from a die-hard Lorde fan I grew up listening to PH in intermediate school and then the amazing and unforgettable Melodrama in my last years of high school. Now as I enter my 21st year and I think I’ve done some growing, I truly get where LORDE is going with this album. She’s vulnerable,ethereal, and a human. LORDE really shines through this album and gives it her all while doing it in a more laid back manner. This is the ethereal realm of LORDE and I know she has more to come! Solar Power forever!… Expand
  30. hovsepxo
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    It is an amazing album, every little sound is in the right place. And for those who said that this isn't a good album and we have no taste, i just wanted to remind you taste is something that you can't judge. I love this album, you do too? cool. You don't? don't come at me and i won't come at you.
  31. barbosaalvesfla
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    It’s perfect to me,or better,almost. Because have somes details that should more cool,but It’s good anyway.
  32. lorenzopuccinel
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    This album Is really cool and fresh. Is a great return for Lorde. Production Is really good and the lyric is just divine.
  33. bbs2870
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde's all grown up from her chaotic teen phases seen in Pure Heroine and Melodrama, and Solar Power is the shiny emblem testifying to her maturity, both in terms of songwriting and lyrical content. The new album sees our favorite singer craft the most original sounds, and the most resonating lyrics yet. Yes, it might not be as climatic and to-the-point and catchy as its predecessors, but Solar Power shows a different, and perhaps even more lovable, side of Lorde we should learn to embrace.… Expand
  34. Narendra_Kir1
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Musik yg mempesona, menenangkan,dan berbeda dari yang lain.Saat pertama kali mendengar memang sedikit asing,tpi jika kau mendengar nya 2-3 kali,kau akan kecanduan dengannya.
  35. saintmanu
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Antonoff's parts in producing Solar Power create a repetitive and almost unfinished feel throughout the album. Despite his underwhelming contribution, I do applaud to Lorde for taking the initiative to dial down and step out of stardom, creating a perfect opportunity for her to use Solar Power as a cathartic outlet for conveying feelings of grief, self-discovery, and reconnection with herAntonoff's parts in producing Solar Power create a repetitive and almost unfinished feel throughout the album. Despite his underwhelming contribution, I do applaud to Lorde for taking the initiative to dial down and step out of stardom, creating a perfect opportunity for her to use Solar Power as a cathartic outlet for conveying feelings of grief, self-discovery, and reconnection with her natural environment. As a Lorde fan I am quite biased, so of course the album did grow on me with its use of psychedelic elements, slowed tempo, and less than average song lengths. This truly was her "weed" album, and I give her a round of applause for making this project as Ella.… Expand
  36. polarizado
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    I really loved Solar Power with my heart. It's not as somepeople say, they say that just because it get fad. Disclaim yourself and "stay as long as you need to get familiar with the feeling" so you can fully apreciate this work. She do that again and i just love it.
  37. dethermolina
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I have been working during my final years in college. When the pandemic hit, I decided to go back to my parent's house on an island. I have been here for 6 months now and have been listening to the album since its release. This album is so special to me because it feels like a friend, a home, or an older and wiser version of me.
  38. Jorgep3
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    No es melodrama, ella ya sacó uno de los mejores álbumes de la historia
    Este álbum en verdad es muy bueno
    Aunque la Lorde de 2013 hubiera odiado a la nueva Lorde, ella es feliz ahora
  39. JolinVienneau
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Of course the sound of this album is not the same if not the contrary of Lorde’s earlier work. But I found myself to like every single song on it !! (No skip album). The ambiance and mood that she creates in every song, the PRODUCTION, and much much more. We can see how detailed is each song and I love that about this album. I find myself transported to my comfort zone and not a lot ofOf course the sound of this album is not the same if not the contrary of Lorde’s earlier work. But I found myself to like every single song on it !! (No skip album). The ambiance and mood that she creates in every song, the PRODUCTION, and much much more. We can see how detailed is each song and I love that about this album. I find myself transported to my comfort zone and not a lot of song can do this … I can go on for ages on this album but here’s a little list of my fav songs on there (Fallen fruit, Big star, California, the man with the axe)… Expand
  40. erikdtx
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    All the songs on this album have been designed to be for people who can tune in to the natural beauty of this world. I am tired of social media addicted people constantly bash this album for not being "entertaining". What they can't comprehend is that "entertaining" is not a synonym of the word "interesting". This album is a critique of wellness culture, and warning and an attack of globalAll the songs on this album have been designed to be for people who can tune in to the natural beauty of this world. I am tired of social media addicted people constantly bash this album for not being "entertaining". What they can't comprehend is that "entertaining" is not a synonym of the word "interesting". This album is a critique of wellness culture, and warning and an attack of global warming, and both a window and a mirror to personal growth and reconciling with you past.… Expand
  41. Benjaac
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the album, it’s so pure and full of feelings about renovation and starting again with a new state of mind… Expand
  42. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  43. Diego_perz0
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum que no a todos les puede gustar ya que no es genérico en este Lorde nos da un mensaje nuevo nos cuenta su vida todo lo que a vivido Es un álbum muy diferente pero es muy bueno yo conocí a Lorde con este álbum y es mi álbum preferido… Expand
  44. ladida
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    Lorde's long-waited 3rd studio album ''Solar Power'' is such a great experimental piece of art in Lorde's amazing music career. Competing to her others two albums, solar power is absolutely much more easier and relaxing, it feels nothing but free and weightless, its giving listeners a 4pm-at-the-beach type of feeling. Lorde is such a flexible artist who can put us in different emotions byLorde's long-waited 3rd studio album ''Solar Power'' is such a great experimental piece of art in Lorde's amazing music career. Competing to her others two albums, solar power is absolutely much more easier and relaxing, it feels nothing but free and weightless, its giving listeners a 4pm-at-the-beach type of feeling. Lorde is such a flexible artist who can put us in different emotions by every album she made. For example, ''Pure Heroine'' is a strong, powerful teenager telling the whole world she is going to rule it one day with those powerful lyrics and heavy beats; ''Melodrama'' is a heartbreaking moment of a broke-up girl who finally grown; and ''Solar Power'' is that same girl who chose to let go of the past, and moved on with freedom and happiness. Its such a beautiful piece of art work, but also absolutly underrated, because people are giving too much expectation on her new album that most people won't get satisfied no matter what she had dropped. And you shouldn't rate an album with that kind of emotion, 'cause after all, the emotional little girl inside her need to finally let go.… Expand
  45. haojiang1117
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
    This new album makes me feel like in the forest and the sea.It's the most natural album that I see.It makes me want to talk with the nature and love
  46. Ka1dowskiX
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Solar Power is a display of evolution of Lorde, and it is a beautiful one. The expectations were extremely high, as Melodrama was a masterpiece and Lorde disappointed the people awaiting for a similar album. However, when looking at SP not in terms of sophomore album's continuation, it shows its high quality.
  47. ddFlorence
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    To me, Lorde is growing up after Melodrama which is perfect because that makes Solar Power a bridge to next albums. It's so nice to see that main pop artists try to make music in different way. This album was too different from her debut and sophomore albums but either way this is a realy good album.
  48. Looool172
    Apr 11, 2022
    7
    Mucha gente criticó este álbum y le tiraron mucho hate a lorde, pensaban que sería otro melodrama? Lorde trajo un bellísimo álbum de verano y a mi me encanto, the path, solar power, California, fallen fruit, secrets from a girl, mood ring, Helen of Troy y hold no grudge son las canciones que te pueden convencer de q el album es bueno, además no es repetitivo ni aburrido las letras sonMucha gente criticó este álbum y le tiraron mucho hate a lorde, pensaban que sería otro melodrama? Lorde trajo un bellísimo álbum de verano y a mi me encanto, the path, solar power, California, fallen fruit, secrets from a girl, mood ring, Helen of Troy y hold no grudge son las canciones que te pueden convencer de q el album es bueno, además no es repetitivo ni aburrido las letras son profundas y habla sobre la vida personal y no como todos sus albums anteriores de amor, en verdad merece más reconocimiento este album lo ame… Expand
  49. sarges23
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is wonderful and full of optimism and positivity things that have been missing lately, I as a nature lover loved it.… Expand
  50. javierp
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    It is sad that nowadays people are only focused on fast-made tik tok pop music. This album is a beautiful compilation of golden songs. Even though it is something different than what Lorde made us used to, it still keeps her essence. It deserves more recognition.
  51. puremelopower
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    it got a lot of hate, but personally i love it. it's a different vibe from the rest of her stuff and i just don't think we were ready for it last year.
  52. Jedforward
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Not as good as melodrama but it’s still good. She conveys many issues such as climate change and fame and it’s just too good
  53. georgetheod73
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful album. If only people would stop being depressed... I definitely recommend it, it will change your lives
  54. Goldwing_
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    It's not the best album of her, but it was really misunderstood and underrated.
  55. guiwinter9
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Uma suavidade tão gostosa de se ouvir. Esse ano eu preciso ir no show da Lord!
  56. melodramma
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This album is perfect. Despite 4 years of waiting Lorde gave us a masterpiece. In this album we can find many themes united by a storyline that Lorde tells with 7 music videos. Every song is different from the other. There are great songs like "fallen fruit", "secrets from a girl..." "the path" and more. Lorde has served us with a wonderful era and an incredible tour that resumes theThis album is perfect. Despite 4 years of waiting Lorde gave us a masterpiece. In this album we can find many themes united by a storyline that Lorde tells with 7 music videos. Every song is different from the other. There are great songs like "fallen fruit", "secrets from a girl..." "the path" and more. Lorde has served us with a wonderful era and an incredible tour that resumes the history of the album. Basically one of the best albums in the world for sure.… Expand
  57. Azeliaaa
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very relaxing, classic, slightly with Latin influences and shows us a more extroverted and new side of lorde, this album shows an innovation of lorde not expected in it, the music is very relaxed and very well set in the main themeVery relaxing, classic, slightly with Latin influences and shows us a more extroverted and new side of lorde, this album shows an innovation of lorde not expected in it, the music is very relaxedtw and very well set in the main theme that is sung… Expand
  58. Bella222
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I had to come over here and show SP some love after streaming Midnights for the past day. Lorde’s 3 albums successfully does what Taylor was trying to do with her last few albums. They are brutally honest and a true time capsule to who Lorde is as an artist at the time each of the albums were made. She’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but she substantially says what’s on her mind and staysI had to come over here and show SP some love after streaming Midnights for the past day. Lorde’s 3 albums successfully does what Taylor was trying to do with her last few albums. They are brutally honest and a true time capsule to who Lorde is as an artist at the time each of the albums were made. She’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but she substantially says what’s on her mind and stays true to who she is in the moment despite what’s current or trendy in music. Ella is the true lyricist of our generation not only because she’s a poet, but because she’s authentically herself, no games and no apologies.

    Not surprising that the critics got it wrong again and this album will age like fine wine, just like the masterpiece that Melodrama currently is.    … Expand
  59. alexmeloph
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    Definitivamente es el mejor álbum de lorde, el álbum es maravilloso de inicio a fin, ‘Mood ring’, ‘California’ y ‘the path’ son obras maestras
  60. leogarcia132002
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    Unpopular Opinion: Solar Power is far from bad, but we're so used to gloom and melancholy, gloom and blue that it was hardly going to be an appreciated album.
    8/10
  61. stnathaniel
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful summary of one’s personal growth combined with notes on the bare feet walk towards finding one’s true identity. Lyrically this album is a 10, a 10 that only Lorde is able to achieve. Whilst the production is still impeccable, the album last a bit in consistency.… Expand
  62. j444cks
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    Lorde perfects every sound she tries. Sonically, a wonderful sun-soaked, relaxing album. Lyrically, almost haunting. With an overall theme of 'relationships' (both personal, with the environment and herself), there's such a powerful and beautiful message. Solar Power is an album I haven't stopped listening to, and one I'm sure I'll continue to listen to throughout my adulthood.
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69

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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