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

Universal acclaim- based on 4504 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,063 out of 4504
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 4504
  3. Negative: 353 out of 4504
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Reihoon
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Best album of 2017. Poor lana fans
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  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. 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?
  19. DaneiDiogenes
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    (PT-BR)Cada musica nesse album e unica e perfeita sendo quase uma toda historia tendo começo meio e fim a lorde realmente caprichou nesse album maravilhoso tanto e que tem 91 no metacritic e merece mais ainda mesmo sendo um album conssiderado meio triste e bem emocional ja que ele conta a mudança da antiga lorde passando para essa vida adulta e simplesmente o melhor album do ano espero que(PT-BR)Cada musica nesse album e unica e perfeita sendo quase uma toda historia tendo começo meio e fim a lorde realmente caprichou nesse album maravilhoso tanto e que tem 91 no metacritic e merece mais ainda mesmo sendo um album conssiderado meio triste e bem emocional ja que ele conta a mudança da antiga lorde passando para essa vida adulta e simplesmente o melhor album do ano espero que ganhe grammys por ele e essa espera de 4 anos valeu muita apena.Obrigado lorde por todos os momentos que me fez passar e me fez melhor ainda melhor cantora de todo mundo… Expand
  20. favsjoseph
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    album of the year. Cant believe that Lorde really did that. im so proud of her and this album deserves to win the grammy 2017 its a cohesive and arranged album, killed it. Lorde artist of the year.
  21. 5Hvato
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    A cohesive and well-crafted album, a huge step up from Pure Heroine. The feeling this album gives off is universal and everyone can relate to at least one point of the album. Oops...! Lorde did it again.
  22. arko3lho
    Jul 25, 2017
    7
    Álbum totalmente esmurrado pelo "Pure Heroine". Chega a ser cansativo e frustrante ter que repeti-lo. O disco se segura em musicas como "Writer in the Dark", "Sober", "Liability" e no maravilhoso conceito que o mesmo tem, mas com o passar do tempo você percebe que é mais do mesmo.
  23. niqi91
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    I was thinking that Pure Heroine was going to be hard to beat, but Lorde proved that she is an artist from another world.
    Melodrama is a masterpiece. Remember what the majestic David Bowie said: Lorde is the future of music.
    That's All.

    MELODRAMA FOREVER
  24. benekli
    Jul 25, 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.
  25. Francklofra
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores álbumes del año. Lorde siendo una cantautora tan joven nos transmite una madurez sentimental impresionante, me siento identificado con la letra de las canciones con cada una porque todos hemos pasado por este tipo de sentimientos en algún momento de rompimiento. La producción está llena de sonidos nuevos que envuelven en propósito sentimental de cada canción. Lorde nos presenta a una persona nueva comparada con su álbum debut pero sin olvidar la seriedad en la letra acompañada de sonidos enternecedores y rítmicos, le doy un 10 cerrado por cada canción desde Green light hasta perfect places cada uno de los temas es de una calidad sin precedentes. No puedo elegir una favorita en este álbum pues todas me encantaron.… Expand
  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. LordeLegion
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is in my opinion the best album released in 2017. Everything from the lyrical content to production is absolutely top notch. This album is one big step for Lorde and I'm glad she delivered!
  28. JohnWaynee
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    I'm very proud and happy for this album, it's absolutely amazing and I loved every track. I was in a state of exctase, it sure is the album of the year. As david bowie has already said: LORDE IS THE FUTURE OF MUSIC.
  29. xtinaqueenofpop
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    que hinoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo pisou amore uhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu so to digitando pra dar 150 ops deu e ja passou rs fui flw valeu o 10 igual o lust for life
    deem 10 no LUST FOR LIFE - LANA DEL REY
    10 NO MELODRAMA - LORDE
  30. aleejndro
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    Muy sobrevalorado, Uso los ritmos de Team y Green Light en casi todo el album, lo unico que cambia son las liricas de las canciones, paso de hacer buen material a lo tipico comercial, el album habla solo de fiestas y hombres, y hacer un album completo relacionado a eso se torna aburrido e insipido, al parecer se le acabaron las ideas.
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  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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