Melodrama
by Lorde
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 4504 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 353 out of 4504
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  1. Alejandropa
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    This album is pure art. Lorde did an amazing job in Melodrama. Everything in it is very different and unique. One of my favourites albums from this year so far.
  2. stanley834
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Lorde's sophomore album showcases her magnificent lyricism, artistic development, and idiosyncratic production. Every track is astounding and not a total disappointment. Melodrama is surely going to be included in the 2017 accolades.
  3. abvabv
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    inanilmaz bir albüm
    dort yil boyunca beklememize degen bir album oldu gelecek album icin cok heyecanliyim. pure heroine esintileri var demisti fakat ben o hissi almadim, cok sira dişi bir album bravo.
  4. rafawasquevite
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Com apenas 20 anos, Lorde conseguiu magistralmente depois de longos 4 anos entregar um álbum coeso e sem erros, talvez posso arriscar dizer que é um álbum "perfeito". Com certeza, o melhor lançamento do ano até agora.
  5. thespot123
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Masterful Album, didn't expect anything less from this true artisit, an artist that stands out from other generic pop artist out today. Well done Ella.
  6. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    great album........................................................................................................................................................................
  7. thejasxyeezus
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best albums I have heard this year. Lorde has a very good ability to showcase emotions, and this is a very personal and sad album. It does have its low moments, like on Perfect Places, but its a great album nevertheless.
  8. clkddsn
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Such an amazing album it is. I love how she creates such artistic songs in the album. This album is definitely 10-worthy. I love it so much. Totally would recommend it.
  9. Joss-
    Jul 21, 2017
    8
    An amazing work, with great sounds and a nice atmosphere only Lorde can create. After 4 years she came back and it was worth he wait. I really recommend it.
  10. houndsofl0ve
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    A truly masterpiece, everything on the right place and all the songs tells a story, full of deep feelings put on a way that everyone can identify themselves. Melodrama is a proof that release records every year is not necessary, the best way is take a breath and let the inspiration happen.
  11. blueflickerbeat
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Can lust for life fans stop attacking the melodrama score and melodrama fans stop attacking lust for life? This is a complete waste of time and it's very petty. If you're going to cheat, at least use it to build up an album you like, not destroy one just because it supposed to be your competition.

    Please stop making multiple accounts and rating zero on these albums, and this goes both    Can lust for life fans stop attacking the melodrama score and melodrama fans stop attacking lust for life? This is a complete waste of time and it's very petty. If you're going to cheat, at least use it to build up an album you like, not destroy one just because it supposed to be your competition.

    Please stop making multiple accounts and rating zero on these albums, and this goes both ways. If anything, at least use your cheating to build the albums up. Stop this stupid war/feud thing, it's just music.    … Expand
  12. halseyqueen
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    de lo mejor que escuche este año! sos joven, talentosa, no hagas caso a comentarios negativos! aca estamos para hacerte el aguante siempre. te amamos!!
  13. metacriticvote
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it perfect album i like it
  14. littlebon
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This in an excellent album. Its different from every generic album out there. If you want to listen to a meaningful album, listen to this. Oh, and you might start crying too.
  15. ricrdogonzalez
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Our Lorde & Saviour is back to grace humanity once again with the release of her sophomore effort, Melodrama. On Pure Heroine, it's about teenage experiences and moments. This time, Melodrama is about what's next and more about HER. While in 2016, our girl went through a breakup which she truly expresses on here with songs like Green Light. the first single. This song is quite theOur Lorde & Saviour is back to grace humanity once again with the release of her sophomore effort, Melodrama. On Pure Heroine, it's about teenage experiences and moments. This time, Melodrama is about what's next and more about HER. While in 2016, our girl went through a breakup which she truly expresses on here with songs like Green Light. the first single. This song is quite the departure from her debut, but it's exquisitely amazing, lyrics are incredible.… Expand
  16. jorgeamante00
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    At first I didn´t like Lorde, but I gave an opportunity to 'Melodrama', and boy did I take the right decision! Marvelous instrumental, beautiful voice, lyrics, concept... Is there anything this album doesn´t have?
  17. Illuminatorr
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    The most well arranged and meaningful album this year, possibly only second to DAMN. I love Lorde and her work. Hope she wins all the accolades she deserves this year.
  18. terrycrews
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    I'm obsessed with this album exactly.Everyone should listen Melodrama! Lorde is the future of music. Such an incredible work. Every title, every tune and every song is magical and too meaningful for me.
  19. Rawann3
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever listened too can’t wait to see what she might do in L3
  20. lordelegend
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Lorde безусловно легенда и богиня музыкальной индустрии, в свои 20 лет эта потрясающая девушка добилась больше, чем некоторые сомнительные лица за всю карьеру, а свой первый хит она написала в 13 лет. Никто не делает музыку качественнее, чем Lorde. Этот супер-талант заслуживает ещё большего признания в мире музыки. Мелодрама - это произведение искусства, в котором каждая песня - шедевр.Lorde безусловно легенда и богиня музыкальной индустрии, в свои 20 лет эта потрясающая девушка добилась больше, чем некоторые сомнительные лица за всю карьеру, а свой первый хит она написала в 13 лет. Никто не делает музыку качественнее, чем Lorde. Этот супер-талант заслуживает ещё большего признания в мире музыки. Мелодрама - это произведение искусства, в котором каждая песня - шедевр.
    10 из 10    … Expand
  21. Wonderland28
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    A phenomenal album that perfectly frames the life of the average young adult. Melodrama tells a tale of love, loss and self-care in such a refreshing and contemporary way that undoubtedly resonate for years to come.
  22. yayolord
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Lorde is bak and stronger than ever with such masterpiece. This kind of Pop is pure, new and fresh to everyone. She putted a lot of effort on the song writing and the production for this album.
  23. mrtinmll
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    LANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA DEL REEEY. LUST FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR LIFE. Melodramaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
  24. queenofthecloud
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Incredible album from start to finish. I've been loving Pure Heroine since it came out in 2013 but I actually love this album even more. Outstanding lyrics, vocals and production. I feel that just like Pure Heroine I'll be listening to this album for years to come and still enjoying it just as much.
  25. Duartethal1a
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    La transición de supercut a liability reprise es una de los momentos mas maravillosos de este album. Tiene canciones para bailar, y otras para relajarte, por lo que podes escucharlo en cualquier momento! las letras tan personales lo hacen magnifico. ninguna otra persona que no fuera ella podria cantarlo. sin duda mejoro muchisimo, y para bien!
  26. inde
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    A very good album, Lord surprised me as much as the other critics love the new sounds, their lyrics and above all their voice that shows that it has improved a lot with the passage of the years, the wait for a new album and the Wait for this one had a great success.
  27. eyrie
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best pop album of 2017 so far. All tracks together tell a story. Seems well produced and with better arranges and music than Pure Heroine.
    Best: The Louvre, Supercut, Hard Feelings/Loveless
  28. Supervisor
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Defitivamente uma OBRA-PRIMA! Com um álbum extremamente coeso, bem produzido e de extrema qualidade, Lorde mostra o porque é o futuro da música! Em resumo, melhor álbum pop da década!
  29. KripBop
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    she proves that pop deosnt always have to be ur typical crappy no sense music she dwelves into content from the perspective of her age plus she may not hve gone mainstream like her last one less hits but none the less gd for success however she is telling a story serious justin nicki and other pop artist can learn a thing or two on how to make a gd album whether ur fans like it or notshe proves that pop deosnt always have to be ur typical crappy no sense music she dwelves into content from the perspective of her age plus she may not hve gone mainstream like her last one less hits but none the less gd for success however she is telling a story serious justin nicki and other pop artist can learn a thing or two on how to make a gd album whether ur fans like it or not cause seriously u make **** songs with **** lyrics but still hits although justin is gd but s… Expand
  30. yurinr
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    um album que disperdiça todo e qualquer comentário. uma viagem magnificia ouvir essa obra prima. um dos melhores albuns já lançados na historia do pop!
  31. maswdwdd
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Great, well deserved album of the year, exciting, very well written, very well made and loved the album. Lorde never let people down, with immature and mature double soul, her lyrics artistic conception, but also close to the contradiction and struggle of new generation since the creation of Lorde, always let people feel the most real emotions, also makes the audience as in Psalm text andGreat, well deserved album of the year, exciting, very well written, very well made and loved the album. Lorde never let people down, with immature and mature double soul, her lyrics artistic conception, but also close to the contradiction and struggle of new generation since the creation of Lorde, always let people feel the most real emotions, also makes the audience as in Psalm text and music aesthetics, have seen she is the one and only music style.… Expand
  32. Cristano
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Definitely the album of the year. Always be yourself, Ella. I love this woman. Always so beautiful and cute and happy. Made me so happy. Thanks for the love Lorde.
  33. Jarm29
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    The best album and singer/writer in the decade, pure talent in one young amazing girl, I love you lorde and MELODRAMA FOREVER, all the song of the album are unique and make me feel stranger things, I love the production of all the song, the lyrics amd obviously the singer.
  34. mysa
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best album of the year. Each song is beautiful and the vocals are amazing. No stupid fillers like certain someone's album have in abundant quantity. She is going to define the music in this gen, like she has done before.
  35. tylerthecreato
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    I love this album so mucccch. Absolutely brilliant and honest. Every song connects with your soul and mind. She deserves a grammy for this. Wish I had a friend like Lorde.
  36. kanyegod
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Ella Lani Yelich O'Connor is the best musician that NZ will ever produce and we will ever again likely witness. I hope everyone realizes the brilliance of this woman rather than getting into nonsensical fandom arguments.
  37. popstarr
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Ella is the best singer I've heard. Absolutely the best alt artist ever. Such original work that touches the soul. Hope she goes on like this and becomes the voice of our gen.
  38. skylerwhite
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Definitely one of the greatest breakup albums. I love this. I just wish her score would go back to 9 like it was. What the hell Lana fans. Support your own heroine. Don't sabotage the work of our queen.
  39. Reihoon
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best album of 2017. Poor lana fans
  40. tylerdurden3
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fans
  41. milikaj
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fans Stop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fansStop you idiot Lana fans
  42. Luptiiooo
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    In love with this album. Well arranged, short sweet and perfect. Nothing is on Lorde'sLevel right now, except maybe Kendrick. Wish for more of such beautiful experiences again.
  43. bettycoop
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    One of the best things I've ever heard in years. This is such a masterpiece! Iconic and so, so, so, so sweet! Lorde made it. There's tracks like Supercut, Writer In The Dark, The Louvre that made me cry.
  44. francescois
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Verry good album. Gives such a chill and great vibe. 100% recommend 10/10 from Lorde. Her songwriting is outta this world man. Love all the songs. AOTY
  45. sansabish
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    A significant step-up from her already accomplished debut record, and I appreciate how, like on 'Pure Heroine,' Lorde incorporates hip hop into some of her songs.

    Highlights include 'Green Light,' 'Homemade Dynamite,' 'The Louvre,' and 'Perfect Places'.
  46. tdougherty1515
    Jul 27, 2017
    10
    I came into this album knowing absolutely nothing about Lorde and her music, other than the fact that a few years ago everybody seemed to lose their god damn minds over Royals. Upon the album's release I decided I would give it a listen solely based on the fact that it was listed under an alternative genre. My first listen through of this album had me completely hooked. Lorde's ability toI came into this album knowing absolutely nothing about Lorde and her music, other than the fact that a few years ago everybody seemed to lose their god damn minds over Royals. Upon the album's release I decided I would give it a listen solely based on the fact that it was listed under an alternative genre. My first listen through of this album had me completely hooked. Lorde's ability to completely weave together such a touching and brutally honest story line about partying and being alone really hit home for me. It's been over a month and this is the only album I listen to anymore. Give this album a try, and read all the lyrics. You can tell that Melodrama is 100% Lorde's own experiences, ideas, and thoughts, not just the product of hot shot music executives.

    BEST TRACKS:
    Sober, The Louvre, Liability, Hard Feelings, Sober II (Melodrama)    … Expand
  47. MiriamStonem
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    This is the best masterpiece of Lorde. Maybe surpass to Pure Heroine, but really everything that she write is hard, thrilling, admirable. And the sound of the music, it's magical, powerful, and with the lyric all the album make you feel stirring emotion. The best.
  48. GhigiRomero
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    Lorde, se nota realmente que has madurado y de qué forma. Es innegable que esta vez te saliste de tu zona de confort para crear algo tan único, bailable e intenso.
    Melodrama, demuestra dedicación y compromiso con la música.
    Vale pena decir, que es uno de los mejores álbum del año.
  49. sissi_stess
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    Good album, good lyrics. I don't like the combination of Hard feeling/Loveless. Would have been better to have separate the two with Loveless as a interlude
    Best songs : Melodrama, Green light, Sober I & II, Liability (reprise)
  50. abrah
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    the best album of all time, of course, deserved a lot a grammy...............
  51. MAUROOO
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Álbum del milenio.
  52. supercutx
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    THIS IS **** AMAZING THE BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME. can’t wait for her third work
  53. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Magnífico. Um álbum excelente; boa sonoridade, com músicas marcantes e inspiradora. Muito talento pra uma pessoa só. Parabéns!
  54. nevans
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Easily the most artful and diverse album of 2017, this Melodrama should have easily won Album of the Year at the Grammy awards. Lorde does what only she can do in this magical, dreamy interpretation of what it’s like to transition from childhood to adulthood.
  55. _marcoviniciuss
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    atingiu o apse da perfeição com essa bíblia, lorde mostrou que tem capacidade de transformar imagens em sons
  56. zinedinrabia
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Melodrama 11 tracks of excellence.
    the album showcases Lorde's lyrical abilities to tell a story with all of its details without coming off as if she's trying too hard... the Jack Antonoff production definitely made this piece of art much more enjoyable, This album didn't age a bit after 2 years of release, i really don't have any criticism...
  57. zhong
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece deserve a Grammy work lorde is so talented omg I respect her and she is a model for our youngsters
  58. sambugg
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album is nothing but PERFECTION. Each song is deeply beautiful and well produced. Excellent lyrics. Should've won AOTY.
  59. Cagabadbunny
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the century.
    This is definitely what we can call a bible of pop, she created a path for every other artist like what Dua Lipa & Selena Gomez are doing today, this album deserved even more acclaim and definitely more success.
  60. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    8
    She's very cute and artsy. She kinda reminds me of the villain in Home Alone 2: Lost In NY, how at first glance she smells bad and is scary looking but upon closer inspection has a beautiful redeeming quality. In this case writing Perfect Places.
  61. Christopher_G2
    Dec 26, 2017
    9
    Melodrama is the second studio album of Lorde, the singer who’s best known for the major hit song “Royals” from 2012. This one might not have any major pop hits itself, and that’s really okay with me when it delivers such a captivating and unique sound spread across eleven songs. It deserves mention, along with Beyoncé’s "Lemonade", as one of the best pop albums, as well as one of the bestMelodrama is the second studio album of Lorde, the singer who’s best known for the major hit song “Royals” from 2012. This one might not have any major pop hits itself, and that’s really okay with me when it delivers such a captivating and unique sound spread across eleven songs. It deserves mention, along with Beyoncé’s "Lemonade", as one of the best pop albums, as well as one of the best female-solo albums, released in the last few years. It’s the kind collection that you don’t dare delete a single track; not that all eleven tracks are great, though many are (my favorites songs are “Hard Feelings/Loveless” and “Green Light”), but even the lesser ones (like in my opinion “Perfect Places”) are interesting in their own distinctness. It’s smooth, dynamic, soulful, and exhilarating; it’s playful, touching, sensual, and angry. I’ve been listening to it for months, and I’m just as high of praise now as I was then. Highly recommended purchase.… Expand
  62. Iain_Sutherland
    Jul 7, 2019
    10
    Lorde has a lyrical elegance that allows me to keep coming back, even a year after release, feeling "Melodrama's" emotional complexity.
  63. TI490M
    Dec 4, 2017
    9
    This is the AOTY of 2017, im sure if those annoying stupid little kids fighting over "Divas" here this album would be higher in user score. To that people, please grow up this is music not a reality show. idiots...
  64. calvinkurniawan
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    "Melodrama" delves into Lorde's post-fame life, which also marks as the continuation of where Pure Heroine left off, 3-4 years prior. It is a loose concept album with great and introspective songwriting about heartbreak, solitude, love, and everything in between. Initially a little bit disappointed by the album, I kept finding myself returning to the album and liking it better with each"Melodrama" delves into Lorde's post-fame life, which also marks as the continuation of where Pure Heroine left off, 3-4 years prior. It is a loose concept album with great and introspective songwriting about heartbreak, solitude, love, and everything in between. Initially a little bit disappointed by the album, I kept finding myself returning to the album and liking it better with each listen. Sonically, some of the tracks in here also showcase Lorde's growth as an artist, most notably "Hard Feelings / Loveless" and "The Louvre". Other favorites include "Writer in the Dark", "Liability", "Supercut", "Sober", "Homemade Dynamite", and "Perfect Places".… Expand
  65. JaggedLittlePil
    Oct 8, 2017
    10
    10 is too low to describe this album. I really like Pure Heroine but I didn't find it the masterpiece everyone was talking about, so when I first got into Melodrama I was thinking "this will also be a very good album but everyone will overrate it just because of some reasons I don't know". Well, I was wrong. This album really is "pure heroine". Lorde found a way to reinvent her style and10 is too low to describe this album. I really like Pure Heroine but I didn't find it the masterpiece everyone was talking about, so when I first got into Melodrama I was thinking "this will also be a very good album but everyone will overrate it just because of some reasons I don't know". Well, I was wrong. This album really is "pure heroine". Lorde found a way to reinvent her style and her sound and at the same time every song reminds me to her previous music, but this music just sounds better to me. I can't stop listening to it. It has uptempo, midtempo, ballads and every song got its exact space in the album. It's just perfect.… Expand
  66. spongeswift
    Nov 12, 2017
    9
    Melodrama is near perfection. Lorde along with Taylor Swift can now be called the female crusaders of writing all of their music. Melodrama is very well melodramatic it lives up to it's title. There are a few small flaws but overall this album is a work of art and Lorde's best pop offerings to date.
  67. JohnPelicano
    May 29, 2019
    10
    Perfect album from first track to last. Break-up album but also about a young adult trying to find her place in adult world.
  68. vicoanjos
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    More than one year since it was released, and I'm still addicted. I'm so proud of her. Best album of 2017
  69. Verschiel16
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    It is raw and cathartic. Written with such passion and mirrored emotions. She vividly translates all of it in lyrics and rhythm. It is everything that an album called melodrama should be.
  70. utkarshbansal
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Greatest non-movie/musical album I've ever heard. Writer in the Dark and Liability
  71. OmarVita
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    This is her best album, it shows how much she has matured as an artist and musician.
  72. lidiagomes
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. POP PERFECTION!!!! A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE!!!! LORDE DID THAT!!!!! she's NEVER WRONG WBK!!!!… Expand
  73. cortana1999
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde retrata faixa a faixa as frustrações e sonhos da transição de uma jovem para o mundo adulto. o Álbum é simplesmente divino e pessoal, MELODRAMA FOREVER… Expand
  74. sashaCZ1
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    I love the way Lorde has evolved since Pure Heroine. She has grown up and you can feel it in her new songs. She loves to experiment. You can hear that too, with unusual transitions and bridges in some songs. She's very personal in her songs from Melodrama. As many have already mentioned, it's as if you were having a phone call with Lorde herself. I like the fact that there are noI love the way Lorde has evolved since Pure Heroine. She has grown up and you can feel it in her new songs. She loves to experiment. You can hear that too, with unusual transitions and bridges in some songs. She's very personal in her songs from Melodrama. As many have already mentioned, it's as if you were having a phone call with Lorde herself. I like the fact that there are no collaborations, I think Lorde is stronger alone. I loved every single song in this album and it's a pleasure listening to the songs as whole album, it feels like listening to a story with great vocals and melody. Looking forward to Lorde's next album.… Expand
  75. JuanMhg
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    Jamás había amado un álbum como amo este, Lorde, me has hecho adquirir mi primer álbum en formato físico, has hecho uno de los álbumes más hermosos jamás creados, lo hiciste a tus diecinueve años y lo hiciste sola. Eres, como dijo Bowie, el futuro de la música. Podría quedarme aquí diciendo lo mucho que significó tu álbum para mí, lo mucho que me recuerda escuchar "The Louvre" y "PerfectJamás había amado un álbum como amo este, Lorde, me has hecho adquirir mi primer álbum en formato físico, has hecho uno de los álbumes más hermosos jamás creados, lo hiciste a tus diecinueve años y lo hiciste sola. Eres, como dijo Bowie, el futuro de la música. Podría quedarme aquí diciendo lo mucho que significó tu álbum para mí, lo mucho que me recuerda escuchar "The Louvre" y "Perfect Places" y lo mucho que me calma escuchar "Liability", pero no lo haré, porque no acabaría. Así que solo diré que este álbum significa mucho para mí -casualmente tengo 19 también- y que definitivamente aunque ansío escuchar algo nuevo de Ella, pero podré aguantar oyendo este álbum todos malditos los días.… Expand
  76. joethealien
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    this is an absolute triumph of a record
    this masterwork begins with the powerhouse lead single Green Light, which is already one of the finest pop singles of the year so far. after 4 fantastic bangers, Liability brings strong feelings of heartache melting into self-empowerment as she "disappears into the sun"
    Hard Feelings/Loveless, the central point of the album, is by far the strongest    this is an absolute triumph of a record
    this masterwork begins with the powerhouse lead single Green Light, which is already one of the finest pop singles of the year so far. after 4 fantastic bangers, Liability brings strong feelings of heartache melting into self-empowerment as she "disappears into the sun"
    Hard Feelings/Loveless, the central point of the album, is by far the strongest composition present. about 2.5 minutes in, a most earth shattering and invigorating experience occurs as the music begins to rattle from the core out. this track in particular feels like a detached rollercoaster soaring and rising above feelings of contempt and inferiority. Lorde brings power to every step she climbs, in the launch, in the process AND in the followthrough.
    highlights: Supercut, Hard Feelings/Loveless, Homemade Dynamite, Writer in the Dark, Perfect Places (perhaps the most Pure Heroinesque track)    … Expand
  77. ersildsherja
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    The cohesion between the well crafted songs make this album an incredible experience. Although Lorde is young, she has already created a complete masterpiece. And her voice adds up to this experience to make us feel like there is no one else that can do pop as good as her.
  78. GFactor
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best albuns of 2017! Lorde's just amazing! It's insane the way she use her voice and the way she sounds so conscious! More than an album, a masterpiece! This is Melodrama!

    Green Light - 10,0 Sober - 10,0 Homemade Dynamite - 9,5 The Louvre - 10,0 Liability - 9,0 Hard Feelings/Loveless -9,0 Sober II (Melodrama) - 9,5 Writer In The Dark - 9,5 Supercut - 10,0    This is one of the best albuns of 2017! Lorde's just amazing! It's insane the way she use her voice and the way she sounds so conscious! More than an album, a masterpiece! This is Melodrama!

    Green Light - 10,0
    Sober - 10,0
    Homemade Dynamite - 9,5
    The Louvre - 10,0
    Liability - 9,0
    Hard Feelings/Loveless -9,0
    Sober II (Melodrama) - 9,5
    Writer In The Dark - 9,5
    Supercut - 10,0
    Liability (Reprise) - 9,0
    Perfect Places - 10,0    … Expand
  79. Alejandrox123
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The way she express what she feels is so powerful and you can understand everything. Besides the production into this record is so pure and wonderful.
  80. pedrofaro
    Aug 15, 2017
    8
    amazing album! lorde is back and better than the last album! perfect places is such a pop perfection song and one of the best tracks release this year!
  81. natethegreat19
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    What can I say that hasn’t already been said? Lorde perfectly captures the feeling of an entire generation, a generation lost in a world alone.
  82. badsteel
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Incredible, cohesive and gripping. Lorde's 11-track journeys the listener through young adult love, and heartbreak in the frame of a conceptual house party. Each line feels succinct with emotion, thanks to her vocal delivery as well as her writing skills. This is the voice of the generation.
  83. taliamarie
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    In my opinion the best album of 2017 and one of the best of all time. Deserved so much more love at the Grammys.
  84. 26corzo
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    she's so **** amazing, i have no words for this amazing unbelievable album... lorde is one of the greatest artist in all times... it's a revolutionary pop.
  85. BiscuitBuff
    Sep 12, 2017
    7
    This is my Lorde album i have ever listened to, and based on the review it got I was very excited to listen. The first 3 tracks disappointed me, I didn't think they were catchy, and that they felt bland. But once "The Lourve" started playing i started to fall in love with the rest of the album. "Melodrama" starts off slow, and unmemorable. But once you hit that fourth track, and down. itThis is my Lorde album i have ever listened to, and based on the review it got I was very excited to listen. The first 3 tracks disappointed me, I didn't think they were catchy, and that they felt bland. But once "The Lourve" started playing i started to fall in love with the rest of the album. "Melodrama" starts off slow, and unmemorable. But once you hit that fourth track, and down. it becomes a fantastic emotional piece of music.… Expand
  86. tillouco
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    Melodrama, segundo álbum de estúdio da cantora neolandeza Lorde, se tornou o álbum pop mais apreciado de 2017. E não é por pouco: composto total e somente pela cantora e Jack Antonoff, grande produtor e compositor do cenário pop atual, Melodrama mostra o talento e evolução de uma adolescente. Mais do que em Pure Heroine, agora temos uma Lorde que nunca vimos: sentimental e frágil.Melodrama, segundo álbum de estúdio da cantora neolandeza Lorde, se tornou o álbum pop mais apreciado de 2017. E não é por pouco: composto total e somente pela cantora e Jack Antonoff, grande produtor e compositor do cenário pop atual, Melodrama mostra o talento e evolução de uma adolescente. Mais do que em Pure Heroine, agora temos uma Lorde que nunca vimos: sentimental e frágil. Melodrama deixa de mostrar a Lorde adolescente à parte de toda a sociedade para uma Lorde adulta e suscetível à fragilidade das relações modernas.
    O carro-chefe do álbum, e sua primeira música depois de 4 anos em que Lorde passou a tentar viver sua vida após a exposição que Pure Heroine trouxe, mostra do que o álbum pretende. Como a maioria das músicas pop, "Green Light" nos apresenta uma recente decepção amorosa. Mas apesar de nos soar o pop de sempre, algo sempre estranha: a música começa com um simples e monótono piano, que aos poucos vai crescendo, até explodir com um refrão que nos parece desesperador. "I waiting for it, that green light, I want it!". Lorde deseja se desvincular desse pós-fim de relacionamento, e ter sua liberdade anunciada por um farol (a tal luz verde). Não como qualquer estrela pop, Lorde usa da composição acelerada e da explosão sonora para demostrar uma "ansiedade por liberdade".
    É a partir daí que começamos a ser ambientados nos acontecimentos que Lorde quer nos passar. Com "Sober" e "Homemade Dynamite", somos inseridos em uma festa a qual o álbum retrata. "Sober" nos coloca para refletir sobre festejar, mostrando como tentamos encontrar festas em busca de alívios para nossos problemas, e que "fingimos que não nos importamos, mas nós nos importamos" enquanto dançamos e bebemos para esquecer as dificuldades. E todo esse questionamento é colocado do modo mais cru possível, principalmente por ser a música mais minimalista do álbum, contendo apenas saxofones e baterias sintéticas.
    Em "The Louvre", a música mais monumental do álbum, é como se Lorde nos mostrasse um relacionamento que encontra seu ápice na parte mais explosiva da festa. Lorde expõe seus sentimentos por quem ela ama como um quadro, e se utiliza do sentimento tão violento e explosivo do fato de amar para fazer todos dançarem: "brodcast the boom boom boom boom and make'em all dance to it". Como se quisesse fazer um ecocardiograma do que sente no ápice do amor, a expectativa da sonoridade é quebrada no refrão, e de repente torna-se introspectiva. Podemos afirmar claramente que estamos entrando nos sentimentos da cantora. E tudo isto é metaforicamente colocado como se os dois estivessem pendurados no museu Louvre. Mas mesmo sendo tão introspectiva, Lorde consegue representar os relacionamentos modernos nas suas mais detalhadas características.
    E após toda a explosão, Lorde começa nos ambientar no fim da festa-relacionamento: são nos apresentadas canções intimistas, tristes, que mostram uma Lorde frágil nunca vista. Em Supercut, a canção mais pop, animada e empolgante, Lorde mostra que todo esse álbum é apenas um corte cinematográfico de toda essa trajetória romântico-festiva que passou. E resgatando esses cortes, também resgata temas iniciais do álbum, com "Sober II (Melodrama)" e " Liability (reprise)", mostrando como os relacionamentos modernos são constantemente expostos a crises e exageros, como um próprio teatro grego melodramático, para que os amigos, seguidores e mídia saibam "como nos beijamos e matamos uns aos outros".
    De igual importância ao álbum começar com "Green Light", "Perfect Places" encerra o álbum e a temática festa-relacionamento, de forma muito profunda. Depois de todo o decorrer, Lorde capta uma coisa quase imperceptível por nós: o que é o início de uma vida adulta. Lidar com uma decepção amorosa não é uma lição fácil, e fazemos isso tentando procurar lugares perfeitos para festejar e fugir dos nossos próprios abismos da vida adulta. Mas ela questiona: o que exatamente são lugares perfeitos enquanto nossos heróis na música, como David Bowie, estão morrendo?
    Assim, Melodrama mostra uma artista que é quase impossível encontrar no meio pop: com composições estrondosas e ao mesmo tempo intimistas como em "The Louvre" e "Liability", Lorde cria metáforas introspectivas sobre questões habituais da vida adulta. Cada detalhe, apesar de tão pessoal, acaba nos arrebatando e nos tornamos complacente dos sentimentos da neolandeza. Com "Melodrama", Lorde conseguiu se fixar no topo do mundo pop alternativo, e mostrar seu talento e evolução, além de facilidade de flutuar entre diversos ambitos desse meio musical. Aclamada pelo minimalismo de "Pure Heroine", arriscou-se em um pop explosivo em "Melodrama" , sendo um dos álbuns femininos mais bem avaliados de todos os tempos. E se Lorde se arriscou, acertou em cheio, expondo no Louvre do mundo pop a maior representação musical contemporânea.    … Expand
  87. bentheking
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    beautifully cohesive. lorde created a body that has a strong storyline and ingenuity. I love her
  88. orengue
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde surprised me with this album. She is a genius in lyrics and I love how she gets personal and emotional with Liability. This album deserves all the love. Great job Lorde! Your best album.
    Favorite song: Perfect Places
  89. andrevictor
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2017, Melodrama nos leva a outra dimensão, um mundo complexo habitado por Lorde, mas que se identificamos em algumas maneiras. A produção musical e o amadurecimento da cantora neozelandesa só evidencia sua relevância a cada disco lançado.
  90. mrdr4gon
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    Excellent album, though the production is somewhat overblown and all a bit ocean-like, the songwriting is as strong as ever. Not quite as sharp as Pure Heroine, but still a very solid listen.
  91. sameknovaes
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    o melhor álbum que eu já tive o prazer de ouvir. é lindo, vibrante, emocionante, atemporal. obrigado, lorde.
  92. laerciolucs
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    This album escapes from all the sonority of albums that have already been released this year, without doubt 2017 is the year of the Lorde, with lyrics that show another side of the singer, we leave that vision of dark girl with dark letters and give way to a young Who is entering adult life and is enjoying life, without fear of error, without fear of what will happen. Lorde promised us aThis album escapes from all the sonority of albums that have already been released this year, without doubt 2017 is the year of the Lorde, with lyrics that show another side of the singer, we leave that vision of dark girl with dark letters and give way to a young Who is entering adult life and is enjoying life, without fear of error, without fear of what will happen. Lorde promised us a killer album and she kept her word.… Expand
  93. usukhu
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    So cool. So great. So unique. So amazing. There is no way to describe that the album's quality, she's just so ahead of her time. But she messed up with the singles. There were better choices, but who cares when the album is so good? Aged like fine wine. A really fine wine.
  94. vojtamarek
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    Melodrama is a true modern art-pop masterpiece. Lorde is one of a kind. No more words needed.
  95. scorpio934
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE CENTURY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! definitely her best work to date. an inspiration for young artists of the new generation.
  96. victcxx
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    As emoções que esse album traz é algo perfeito de se ouvir e sentir, um mix de alegria, sentimentos, tristeza, pensamento e reflexões. Composições impecáveis e um trabalho muito bem feito e impecavelmente produzido.
  97. jesusnava
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Pure Heroine is a phenomenal album, especially for someone her age. She certainly has a gift for writing; the lyricism in Melodrama is extraordinary, captivating, and well-beyond her years. The production of the album is not as minimal as Pure Heroine, but it is well-crafted and definitely suited to each song's lyrics. Not to mention her vocals, and different masksTruly a masterpiece. Pure Heroine is a phenomenal album, especially for someone her age. She certainly has a gift for writing; the lyricism in Melodrama is extraordinary, captivating, and well-beyond her years. The production of the album is not as minimal as Pure Heroine, but it is well-crafted and definitely suited to each song's lyrics. Not to mention her vocals, and different masks used. Melodrama is a fresh, cohesive, and compelling album to follow up on her growth from a teen to a young adult. Lorde proved pop can be more than just the repetitive cliche songs on the radio.
    Personal favorite: The Louvre    … Expand
  98. edumadrid1601
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    In Melodrama, Lorde delivers a strong and mature sophomore album, a hard task given the "Royal" phenomenon.
    Her Sharp and witty songwritting remains her strong suit, making it clear that despite the change of producer, is her in control of her career.
  99. Ocrideef
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Cuando salió "Green Light" al comienzo no me gusto tanto, ni la canción ni el cambio de sonido. Si mal no recuerdo, después salió "Liability" y me enamoré instantáneamente. Decidí darle otra oportunidad a "Green Light" y al escucharla detenidamente prestando atención a la letra me encantó la forma en que fue compuesta y me retracté de mi primera impresión. Después cada canción que ibaCuando salió "Green Light" al comienzo no me gusto tanto, ni la canción ni el cambio de sonido. Si mal no recuerdo, después salió "Liability" y me enamoré instantáneamente. Decidí darle otra oportunidad a "Green Light" y al escucharla detenidamente prestando atención a la letra me encantó la forma en que fue compuesta y me retracté de mi primera impresión. Después cada canción que iba saliendo era mejor y mejor. "Homemade Dynamite" & "Sober" tienen más de 10 en producción. "Supercut" es una perfecta canción POP que debería ser single. Los interludios también, todo en este álbum es perfecto. Así como también la cohesión del orden de las canciones en el álbum como van contando la historia y como va pasando por las diferentes fases de conocer a alguien nuevo. Sin duda el mejor álbum del 2017. Canción Favorita: "Perfect Places"… Expand
  100. Khalid43
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Lorde has always shown an adult material ,and this is not the exception....From Greenlight to Perfect Places, she shows us that she's not just any mainstream girl
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  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jul 10, 2017
    80
    There are no gimmicks. There’s nothing screaming for acceptance. Melodrama is a raw, real album under its sparkly clean production. One written for the masses but able to resonate with each individual listener.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 6, 2017
    80
    Lorde's biggest achievement is retaining her emotional insight into herself and her generation despite her utterly transformed life. [Aug 2017, p.100]
  3. Prefix Magazine
    Jul 6, 2017
    85
    Still only 20 years old, Lorde could have been forgiven for floundering under the weight of expectation. Instead she’s reasserted her status as today’s ultimate alt-pop artist with a record that balances the contemporary with the classic in typically immaculate style.
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