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

Universal acclaim- based on 1363 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. iamlr
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde grew up as an artist and tried something different. Let's embrace the fact that "sad girl musicians" will have happy stages too. Smh, critics failed to understand this record.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. guiwinter9
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Uma suavidade tão gostosa de se ouvir. Esse ano eu preciso ir no show da Lord!
  14. onelove
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    boring but kind of grew on me. good for a beach day i think. not her best work at all though
  15. dojainpink
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    lorde ended everyone. aoty. as a justin stan i can confirm she ended that racist with sm ease.
  16. Goldwing_
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    It's not the best album of her, but it was really misunderstood and underrated.
  17. 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
  18. Juanjo_
    Jul 6, 2022
    6
    this album has no structure, difficult to digest in my opinion but I rescue and do not deny that Lorde is a very good artist.
  19. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    1
    HOLY **** HOW CAN SOMETHING BE SO DEVOID OF LITERALLY ANYTHING INTERESTING GOING ON
    THE ONLY POINT OF THIS ALBUM WHERE I FELT LIKE I WAS **** CONSCIOUS WAS THE BREAKDOWN ON MOOD RING
    HOW DO YOU MAKE SOMETHING THIS **** BORING There are worse albums that came out this year for sure but I don't think any album has made me SEETHE as much as this piece of TRASH. Listenable Tracks: Mood    HOLY **** HOW CAN SOMETHING BE SO DEVOID OF LITERALLY ANYTHING INTERESTING GOING ON
    THE ONLY POINT OF THIS ALBUM WHERE I FELT LIKE I WAS **** CONSCIOUS WAS THE BREAKDOWN ON MOOD RING
    HOW DO YOU MAKE SOMETHING THIS **** BORING
    There are worse albums that came out this year for sure but I don't think any album has made me SEETHE as much as this piece of TRASH.
    Listenable Tracks: Mood Ring
    Unlistenable, Devoid of literally ANYTHING **** INTERESTING Tracks: EVERY OTHER TRACK

    RIDICULOUS! I was watching the Mickey Mouse Press Conference with my 7 year old son and guess who shows up on the screen?

    LeAntonoff himself!

    My son asked me “is that the guy who produced the same boring folk pop album 5 times and absolutely RUINED the entire music industry as we know it?"
    I had to lie to my own son.

    Shame on you, LeAntonoff.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. ykarw
    May 20, 2022
    8
    It's a grower honestly. When SP came out I was disappointed, but now I'm glad she released this one. No, I'm not rich like her so I can ignore life because I don't have to work or something... but c'mon, it's not like ya'll relate to your favorites artists like... the parties, rich ass life all that **** and now ya'll picking on Lorde now. It's great.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. DougBr
    Apr 3, 2022
    5
    Chato. Solar Power não brilha em nada. É decepcionante que depois de Melodrama a Lorde entregue algo tão sem graça.
  26. MetacriticOnur
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    admirable
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    adjective
    worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  27. 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.
  28. bhsera
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    An album that takes time to process and an album that’ll get even better with time.
  29. 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....
  30. Emilianoesquinc
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Lorde no falla. uno de los mejores albumes lanzados ese año. It's the only thing I'll say.
  31. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    To hear solar power for the first time is equivalent to trying to stare at an eclipse without glasses: it will make you look away at the risk of going blind. That seems to have been the general consensus. Lorde's return came with a bright warning as SP bright lead single invited us to join her on her idyllic commune. It channeled George Michael's classic freedom 90 along with primalTo hear solar power for the first time is equivalent to trying to stare at an eclipse without glasses: it will make you look away at the risk of going blind. That seems to have been the general consensus. Lorde's return came with a bright warning as SP bright lead single invited us to join her on her idyllic commune. It channeled George Michael's classic freedom 90 along with primal screams ''Loaded'', to no complaint (except from the public) the record sent a collective dread throughout the music sphere. With fans either hating it passionately or others claiming "its not that bad " . And from that moment things would stay the same: the noted similarities, the divisiveness then dejected appreciation. The record begins with a magnificent start luring you in with flutes and hyper specific lyrics in the vein of Lorde before exploding into a gratifying chorus in which she dispels celeb worship culture. An opener worthy of green or being a cathartic closer. "California " blows in with a psychedelic warmth and one of the best opening lyrics of 2021. Seemingly sparse emphasizing her raspy voice Lorde remunerates on the day that brought her to the "camera flash " with self awareness beyond her years descending into the blissful hopeful outro. Jumping years future "Stoned At The Nail Salon" begins vying for the best lyric of this decade in its opening line. In it like most of the album she reflects on her life post fame: the implications and consequences. Switching between memories of anonymity/privacy to the grace of domesticity she builds a content image . One which negates her touring life with her horded normalcy. One of my highlights about SP is the narrative coherence. The production so far has been swarmed with acoustic guitars, deceptive drums and airy production flourishes that aim to accentuate and not take center stage. Admittedly, Antanoff commercial demand has made the album less effective due to derivative moment's but he can forgiven in helping Lorde execute her vision. Album fan favorite "FF" comes with the closets to electronic production in SP will ever be. Addressing the climate change with adept imagery. From the failed previous generations wasted efforts to theirs. The songs second half is fu.kin brilliant! The 2k pop of Robyn assisted outro is catchy and breathtaking. Using the reversed cords of 'ribs' she addresses "PH" Ella before the experimental calm of the Robyn outro. The sonic sister "MR" goes full circle with a bubble gum pop sound narrated by satirical wellness celeb culture critiques. The emotional high points "MWAA"&"BS" channel liability&WITD as they address love and grief with the confessional dexterity attributed to Lorde. What I learned midway is this isn't a Lorde record it's an Ella record. She's flexing her lyrical prowess through 3rd person narratives (Dominoes &Helen Of Troy) along with her family, bliss and state of mind in the blockbuster bjorkian "Oceanic Feeling ",a career best. In summary SP is a stellar somewhat quite record that despite succumbing to surface level monotony manage to hold it's place in the year bests. Favorite's :big star, the path, man with an axe, mood ring, dominoes… Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. varsoovia
    Dec 7, 2021
    0
    When her fanbase wait 4 **** year to this dirty **** Completamente decepcionante, la única creatividad del álbum está en la portada que para colmo está plagiada de "Free", no eres incomprendida ni diferente solo eres muy sosa.
  36. 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.
  37. Jeffwith2fs
    Dec 1, 2021
    5
    I knew she'd never be able to do an album like melodrama, but never thought she'd do a terrible album like this one.
  38. sameknovaes
    Nov 26, 2021
    6
    morno, mas com alguns destaques. por mais que seja o álbum mais inferior da lorde em termos de sonoridade, ainda assim é um grande acerto se comparado com outros lançamentos.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. aaedenn
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    The easiest way to put this album is that it's dreamy. Every part of this album feels like opening a different part of Lorde's brain. This album is far from Lorde's usual which tends to be depressing in some form or another, and she says goodbye to that in a wonderful way. The high points are phenomenal. First, the opening track "The Path." Lorde opens the album in a way that easily beatsThe easiest way to put this album is that it's dreamy. Every part of this album feels like opening a different part of Lorde's brain. This album is far from Lorde's usual which tends to be depressing in some form or another, and she says goodbye to that in a wonderful way. The high points are phenomenal. First, the opening track "The Path." Lorde opens the album in a way that easily beats all the singles. Second, "Secrets From A Girl (Who's Seen It All)," that song is amazing, it's the chords of "Ribs" reversed as she sings to herself from her first era. The song features a beautiful spoken part featuring Robin Carlsson. Now, the low points; in my opinion, "Solar Power" was the only serious low point, and nevertheless, I think it fits well in the context of the album, just not as a single and it still sounds straight from a Claritin commercial, but you know an album is great when its lowest point is still a 7/10. Overall, this album is significantly better than I was expecting and I do feel this album was worth the 4-year wait despite how the critics may feel. *EDIT: Coming back 3-months post release, this has just been an overall disappointment. I tried to like it, I really did. Unfortunately the roll out was a total mess and it just won't touch Melodrama. What a shame :(… Expand
  42. lwtos
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    This is a really fair record. Lorde's comeback worthed the waiting. She served once again.
  43. Karltissyrascal
    Nov 18, 2021
    6
    I love love love Lorde, and have bought the vinyl to support but… I feel this will sit on the shelves and won’t get much spin time. It def an album you need to be in the mood for, not sure which mood that is yet to be determined. I won’t stop trying though as she is really invested in this, maybe before it’s time ?
  44. 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.
  45. Lanasbeech
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Another jack antonoff produced threat. The album feels like one huge song…and that ain’t something good
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. Theopewd
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This is an awesome album by Lorde! The melodies, the lyrics are perfect. Lorde has created a world full of sunlight and warmth while still staying true to herself. 10/10
  49. Jojo2142
    Nov 1, 2021
    0
    She wasted 4 years and only have this to show for it. A complete disappointment and snooze-fest album.
  50. 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.
  51. Menios
    Oct 29, 2021
    7
    I was expecting something great, not that the actual result is bad. But anyway...
  52. MacKay
    Oct 27, 2021
    6
    In contrast to melodrama, Solar Power is more of a low key album. There is no such thing as a bad song. Each one is really nice and pleasant to listen to. But that's exactly where I have a little problem. There are no real highlights. In the end, the songs all blend together a little.
    Perhaps a little embarrassing is "Stoned at the Nail Salon", which sounds almost exactly like Del Rey's    In contrast to melodrama, Solar Power is more of a low key album. There is no such thing as a bad song. Each one is really nice and pleasant to listen to. But that's exactly where I have a little problem. There are no real highlights. In the end, the songs all blend together a little.
    Perhaps a little embarrassing is "Stoned at the Nail Salon", which sounds almost exactly like Del Rey's "Hope is a dangerous thing [...]" from 2019. Maybe Antonoff should just take a little break to gather new inspiration.
    Overall a nice album. It's worth it, but it's not an extraordinary must-have album.    … Expand
  53. l_l-Mist-l_l
    Oct 27, 2021
    0
    Absolutely disgusting. After waiting for so many years for her to drop a new album this is just disappointing. She created 2 10/10 albums with PH and Melo but this album is just a mess. I can’t explain it but I really feel as if Jack Antonoff really f*cked up. Most of these songs felt as if we heard them before. And it’s funny because I remember that she dissed Lana Del Rey and here she isAbsolutely disgusting. After waiting for so many years for her to drop a new album this is just disappointing. She created 2 10/10 albums with PH and Melo but this album is just a mess. I can’t explain it but I really feel as if Jack Antonoff really f*cked up. Most of these songs felt as if we heard them before. And it’s funny because I remember that she dissed Lana Del Rey and here she is working with Jack and producing similar tracks with similar themes. There was nothing exciting, maybe here and there but nothing jaw dropping. She set the Bar to high for herself and this album needed more time. Most songs felt like Demos from a production stand point. The lyrics were in classic Lorde fashion but the sound was too bland. Call me a hater but I would not care if I never listen to these songs ever again. Just bland records, another victim to Jack Antonoffs new found laziness. I really hope she drops him for her 4th album…… Expand
  54. Jersi
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Urge que se tome otro descanzo pero que se tarde más tiempo porque esto si desepciono amo a lorde pero es la verdad
  55. sa3edddd
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    The worst album of 2021 , so disappointed she can do better , it’s just not good , the production is bad , the songwriting is bad , the songs are bad like big star , dominoes , oceanic feeling and the rest of the album .
  56. 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
  57. Emotionbig
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    Just pure **** There is npthing here thst pulls you in. Such a sad excuse for album. My ears hurt.
  58. 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
  59. Jeannette999
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    no，just no，boring as hell，literally anybody with a voice can make this record.
  60. 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
  61. Jeffff
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    it's a piece of **** totally unbearable to listen to. Better than Lorde shouldn't release more music just with Melodrama was fine
  62. Miacat
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Sin duda el peor álbum del año, a pesar de no sacar música en tantos años, fue una decepción para sus fans.
  63. Alanmich23
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Such a massive disaster. Lorde can’t even sing, so far from melodrama and so close to a terrible Lana del Rey’s copycat.
  64. Giovallejos
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Asco de Álbum solo parece que solo habla en su asquerosas cancion FATAL ÁLBUM
  65. 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
  66. Georgesweet23
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Totally indifferent this album is lorde's worst work so far his songs just me They were bored apart from their great plagiarism towards other lorde artists I can only tell you to take a 10-year break so that you can bring us a better work
  67. venicehoax
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    the album is very good, lorde has clearly matured and, even though this may seem a step back from melodrama, the quality is still great. the production is a little repetitive sometimes, but at least you can tell that Lorde and Jack wanted the album to be cohesive, like an immersive experience.
  68. Xiaomingwu
    Oct 22, 2021
    1
    wow what a downgrade, even the lyricism is not helping lorde whatsoever, boring album without any standouts
  69. Segundoleo26
    Oct 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decepcionó totalmente las expectativas se fueron abajo,sin duda nunca va a poder superar a Melodrama… Expand
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    This is what happens when you think you can copy Lana Del Rey with that hurrendous voice of yours.
  73. Marcks
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde inicia seu álbum da melhor maneira possível, uma pena o álbum cair tanto na mesmice no final, não chega a ser um álbum ruim, mas perto do Melodrama e muito inferior!… Expand
  74. alien_
    Sep 29, 2021
    0
    pobre ecolorde, pasando la drogada en el salón de uñas, ya manda bien tus vinilos, ni porque te queda una peluquera te portas bien con ella memeaa
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. Amruk
    Sep 19, 2021
    6
    Solar Power is a collection of subdued songs, which are quite similar to each other with only few elements tearing them apart. Just like Taylor Swift's folk albums, songs from Solar Power can be an okay background music with only few standout tracks. The title tracks shows that Lorde knows how to build-up the song, while "Mood Ring" has nice production choices.
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. instantflare
    Sep 9, 2021
    3
    After Lorde's amazing, groundbreaking Melodrama, Solar Power seems weak in comparison, with the same, airy and boring theme running through. The lyricism is also subpar. The ideas that are trying to be presented are either not being done well or just weak. I don't know what happened to Lorde but this is definitely a great disappointment.
  83. pedro6948
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    This album sounds like a fairy tale. It's possible to see Lorde's evolution
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. arianadelrey
    Sep 6, 2021
    0
    boring. people only act like they like it cuz it’s lorde. stream dangerous woman!
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. BuildingMusic70
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    In my opinion, Lorde has received mixed/negative reviews for this album, and this album is her taking her own turn. This is a huge contrast to Melodrama and Pure Heroine, as she experiments with acoustic tranquility reminiscent of Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo (to an extent). Songs I recommend from the LP are Mood Ring, Fallen Fruit, and Solar Power (the title track).In my opinion, Lorde has received mixed/negative reviews for this album, and this album is her taking her own turn. This is a huge contrast to Melodrama and Pure Heroine, as she experiments with acoustic tranquility reminiscent of Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo (to an extent). Songs I recommend from the LP are Mood Ring, Fallen Fruit, and Solar Power (the title track). Most of the album was a pleasant listening experience, but I think that Stoned At The Nail Salon could have more potential, and Oceanic Feeling seemed a little too long for an outro. All in all, an album that comes as a shock to most, and possibly the beginning to some more experimental chill alt-pop.

    8/10    … Expand
  92. 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!
  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. CateHuguet
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    Better than I expect. Plenty of mainstream pop stars have decided they no longer want to be mainstream pop stars. They’ve tried everything to achieve their goal, from making deliberately unlistenable albums, to – in the memorable case of the late Scott Walker – locking themselves in a monastery on the Isle of Wight.
    But few have attempted to bid farewell to mainstream pop stardom as    Better than I expect. Plenty of mainstream pop stars have decided they no longer want to be mainstream pop stars. They’ve tried everything to achieve their goal, from making deliberately unlistenable albums, to – in the memorable case of the late Scott Walker – locking themselves in a monastery on the Isle of Wight.
    But few have attempted to bid farewell to mainstream pop stardom as prettily as Lorde does on her third album. It opens with a guitar picking a gentle, woozy-sounding figure. A flute glides beatifically by and Lorde offers a grim depiction of life as a teenager superstar – complete with “nightmares from the camera flash” – before apparently saying goodbye to all that: “alone on a windswept island”, she “won’t take the call if it’s the label or radio”. “If you’re looking for a saviour,” she adds, “that’s not me”, which would sound a little self-aggrandising had the world of online fandom not become so overheated that whenever a female pop star posts anything on social media, the responses are clogged up by stans calling them “mum”, “queen” and “goddess”.    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. leciorabello
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is a kind of an album you either get or not. I totally do. Its sound and lyrics speak directly to me.
  98. Mariecedile
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    La verdad esperaba más pero aún así el disco es bastante bueno. Algunos tracks suenan igual.
  99. Benjaminzuza
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    It’s an amazing work, the lyrics makes you feel everything, sadness, happiness, nostalgia, euphoria, and the production it’s wow
  100. 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
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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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