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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  2. Mixed: 88 out of 4504
  3. Negative: 353 out of 4504
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  1. vinethewalker
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    More intravenously emotional as Pure Heroine is. This time 70's pop rock influences mixed with contemporary-well-worked-out-pop results in a masterpiece.
  2. Bomsen
    Jul 3, 2017
    6
    Never been a fan of the genre Lorde associates with, but was pleasantly surprised by this one. It is filled with somewhat generic pop-tripes, yet it adds something new in its sensuality and, well, its melodrama.
  3. babybtalk
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    A perfect album, who tell us a history with awesome songs, spectacular lyrics e amazing beats. Impossible to not be in love and be involved in the songs.
  4. adelwinwr
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    Anjing woy bagus banget dah nih album. The songs are very rich melodically and the instrumentals are breath-taking. Definitely what we were all waiting for in Pop Music. I love Lorde. But I consider Louvre hideous, that's why I gave a 10. But all the others are heavenly, Sober II, Sober, Homemade Dynamite, Writer in The Dark. Love them all!
  5. avr50
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    Lorde has made her best album yet. This is full with feelings and truth in the lyrics and the music. Melodrama is telling us something sad but at the same time beautiful. My only issue with Melodrama is that two songs have like 30 seconds more that they should but the album is highly recommended.
  6. MxHdLt
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    I love this wonderful album
    Thematic of Pop, Alternative, Abstract Art on the cover
    And I like Green Lights Among all his songs
    But, i want of Single Supercut
  7. matheusflauzino
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    best album i've heard in 2017! pure heroine was a such pretty good masterpiece and melodrama is just a bless. Thank you, Lorde! This record is very intense and real, i felt in your words your pain and it's incredible
  8. codedroney
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    This is a very well cohesive piece of art. I guess she is going to make her name nowadays and she is amazing. This album is everything. Well done, Lorde. Keep blessing us with **** good music.
  9. Mizuru
    Jun 30, 2017
    3
    The album really follow the drama way, good job. It's sad and catchy, but somehow do not feel original for me, the lyrics are deep but too much pop. Good piano arranges.

    Highlights: Sober, Liability.

    Veredict: too overrated, good, catchy, but not a masterpiece in any way.
  10. Shadiawwad
    Jun 30, 2017
    7
    A solid piece of work that features Lorde at her best self - melodramatic and raw. Greenlight and Writer in the Dark are my personal favorites, with Liabilities and Loveless trailing behind. After a full listen, I appreciate Lorde's efforts, but I wasn't able to connect to the rest of the song the way I would have wanted to, and the album's critically approved highlights such as "Louvre"A solid piece of work that features Lorde at her best self - melodramatic and raw. Greenlight and Writer in the Dark are my personal favorites, with Liabilities and Loveless trailing behind. After a full listen, I appreciate Lorde's efforts, but I wasn't able to connect to the rest of the song the way I would have wanted to, and the album's critically approved highlights such as "Louvre" fell flat with me. She deserves all the acclaim she's getting, however, because although I didn't connect to the album as much as I had wanted, it's clear that she put out quality work that pleased both her fans and the casual listeners alike.… Expand
  11. dhoskins
    Jun 29, 2017
    6
    I'm not into Lorde's in-your-face, throaty, borderline out-of-tune talk-singing that she trots out a lot on this album. I prefer her softer, more vocal tasteful approach on tracks like "Supercut" and "Perfect Places". I'd say I prefer her upper register, but she's done her lower register so well in the past, on tracks like "Royals."
    On the other hand, she's clearly a talented lyricist,    I'm not into Lorde's in-your-face, throaty, borderline out-of-tune talk-singing that she trots out a lot on this album. I prefer her softer, more vocal tasteful approach on tracks like "Supercut" and "Perfect Places". I'd say I prefer her upper register, but she's done her lower register so well in the past, on tracks like "Royals."
    On the other hand, she's clearly a talented lyricist, and her rhythmic delivery remains very interesting and nuanced.
    Musically, whereas Pure Heroine had about three standout tracks for me, nothing here hits those heights.    … Expand
  12. kmars
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Best pop album I've heard in YEARS. Miss Lorde gave us a masterpiece. When I listening this for the first time was an EXPERIENCE. i rate every song a 10/10. No album has moved me like this one. every song is special and every song is **** good. not even 1 filler. My faves are The Louvre, Sober, Supercut, Sober II (Melodrama), Writer In The Dark.. **** the whole album is my fave. Hope sheBest pop album I've heard in YEARS. Miss Lorde gave us a masterpiece. When I listening this for the first time was an EXPERIENCE. i rate every song a 10/10. No album has moved me like this one. every song is special and every song is **** good. not even 1 filler. My faves are The Louvre, Sober, Supercut, Sober II (Melodrama), Writer In The Dark.. **** the whole album is my fave. Hope she wins Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys with this… Expand
  13. GatesXxX
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    Everybody is talking about this because the world knows it worth.
    Melodrama is without a doubt the best album released on this year, Its is melancholic and so strong at the same time, something really hard to create, but so enjoyable and unforgettable.
    Top tracks are all of the songs, so give it one, two, a thousand chances.
  14. 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
  15. Music_Observer
    Jun 27, 2017
    7
    Her strengths in creating spacious, slow atmospheres mostly outweighed her weaknesses within a more contemporary pop sound, but while showing personality the overall interest level was not where it should have been given Lorde's popularity. My Score: 129/180 (Good) = 7.2/10
  16. marcmyworks
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    Melodrama delivers some interesting changes in Lorde's repertoire, as her songs are less about teen angst and more geared to the melodrama of relationships (see where she got the title?). Overall the album is quite good, though does not contain as memorable a track, the likes of 'Royals', 'Team' or 'Tennis Court'. Personally I am not a fan of the lead single "Green Light", but the restMelodrama delivers some interesting changes in Lorde's repertoire, as her songs are less about teen angst and more geared to the melodrama of relationships (see where she got the title?). Overall the album is quite good, though does not contain as memorable a track, the likes of 'Royals', 'Team' or 'Tennis Court'. Personally I am not a fan of the lead single "Green Light", but the rest of the album is far superior. Download: Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Perfect Places.… Expand
  17. clei
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    I have to be honest, I really thought Lorde wouldn't come with something as good as Pure Heroine, but it turned out I was wrong. The album is incredible, the songs connect to each other perfectly. You can see clearly what she means with it. Without a doubt one of the best albums of the decade.
  18. martincm1910
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    At first i thought that Pure Heroine, was way better because for me it was more relatable, but the construction of Melodrama it's just flawless. Supercut speaks for my mind, that song makes me feel full of something beautifully abstract.
  19. josrob
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Llevaba esperando este álbum hace muchísimo tiempo y cuando lo escuché por primera vez fue como recordar aquellos tiempos de cuando escuché Pure Heroine. La verdad es que yo me esperaba un excelente álbum, tenía la certeza de que iba a ser excelente, y Ella Yelich O-Connor me dio eso y muchísimo más, me llena de euforia saber que alguien con tu misma edad sepa transformar sucesos que teLlevaba esperando este álbum hace muchísimo tiempo y cuando lo escuché por primera vez fue como recordar aquellos tiempos de cuando escuché Pure Heroine. La verdad es que yo me esperaba un excelente álbum, tenía la certeza de que iba a ser excelente, y Ella Yelich O-Connor me dio eso y muchísimo más, me llena de euforia saber que alguien con tu misma edad sepa transformar sucesos que te han pasado en algo supremamente genial y lleno de significado. Simplemente amo el trabajo de Lorde, una verdadera joya en esta industria musical.… Expand
  20. poetsofswift
    Jun 26, 2017
    7
    Nice album but slightly overrated, it's definitely the best pop album of 2017 (much better than Katy Perry's Witness) and I'm glad to see she's growing as an artist.
  21. MusicCrisis
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Ella is still young, but she always show a very unusual vision of life. Vulnerability, pain. Pure Talent. Couldn't believe that she made something also better than PH. Awesome.
  22. segovi20
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    so far, one of the best albums that Ive ever heard this year, good vibes accomplish her quietly voice, Love her lyrics and her low whispers, made me chill,
  23. rrodrigo
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    As sonoridades exploradas por Lorde desenham uma história com cores vibrantes e melancólicas. Em Melodrama, sua voz e canções criaram uma ambiência que cumpre o duplo caminho de contar sua experiência singularizada e também o de criar empatia ao criar narrativas que dialogam com sensações vividas por muitos que, em diversos momentos, olham a si sozinhos entre as multidões dos desertos doAs sonoridades exploradas por Lorde desenham uma história com cores vibrantes e melancólicas. Em Melodrama, sua voz e canções criaram uma ambiência que cumpre o duplo caminho de contar sua experiência singularizada e também o de criar empatia ao criar narrativas que dialogam com sensações vividas por muitos que, em diversos momentos, olham a si sozinhos entre as multidões dos desertos do mundo urbano e adulto. Obrigado, Lorde!… Expand
  24. MatheusALE
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melodrama confirms the maturity and continuous transformation of the singer and songwriter New Zealander. A clear evolution that is revealed in every fragment of voice, beat or melancholy arrangement that sews work.
    The instrumentals of the album as well as its structure were thought to involve us in a unique atmosphere of the universe to which the singer lives and with which it communicates. It is undeniable that Lord has an expressive freedom, both musically and corporately in his work and the work brings to the forefront that particularity of the singer.    … Expand
  25. hrnintecop
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    não poderia esperar menos da dona do pop, que vem mostrando grande talento musical desde o pure heroine. é ainda mais perceptível sua capacidade de se expressar de forma que o público jovem tanto se identifique.
  26. sherlock765
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    an album with a fantastic narrative, fantastic music, and fantastic production. all the songs tell a story. something many albums that have been released this year have been sorely lacking. lorde's lyricism never fails to impress and this album is no exception. album highlights are green light, sober, homemade dynamite, writer in the dark , and perfect places. this ethereal album isan album with a fantastic narrative, fantastic music, and fantastic production. all the songs tell a story. something many albums that have been released this year have been sorely lacking. lorde's lyricism never fails to impress and this album is no exception. album highlights are green light, sober, homemade dynamite, writer in the dark , and perfect places. this ethereal album is guaranteed to enter your ears with just one listen and send you spiraling through the same roller coaster of emotions lorde is going through. truly one of the best albums of 2017 so far.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. tevin_pa9551
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    The old soul shines bright on this album, from breakup to ballads, and a Party & Bull**** vibe from Homemade Dynamite. Any who Lorde again does something that Pop music isn't except for other artist like MØ for instance where you can't put them both really in the Pop box. There music is lyrics driven and that stands tall on the album for Melodrama. Sober, The Louvre, Liability and WriterThe old soul shines bright on this album, from breakup to ballads, and a Party & Bull**** vibe from Homemade Dynamite. Any who Lorde again does something that Pop music isn't except for other artist like MØ for instance where you can't put them both really in the Pop box. There music is lyrics driven and that stands tall on the album for Melodrama. Sober, The Louvre, Liability and Writer in the Dark stand out on lyrics alone. Homemade Dynamite adds to the party setting where I think in concert people will go nuts other this one easily. Lastly Sober II where she expands on from Sober I and she starts singing over a trap beat. #GOLORDE But once from flow and cadence you can for sure see that Hip-Hop was played in the home a lot. So for the fellow Scorpio well done Lorde. Melodrama easily wins Pop album of the Year.

    Favorites: Sober 1&2, Hard Feelings/LoveLess and Homemade Dynamite.    … Expand
  29. Pinglu50
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Lorde couldn't have done a better sophomore album. In fact, I didn't expect break up / love songs from Lorde considering Pure Heroine as an album totally not about that, which surprised me in a good way, even writing about cliche stuff such as heartbreak, Lorde proves to be THAT GIRL, that songwriter. David Bowie was right when he called her "the future of music". Melodrama is aLorde couldn't have done a better sophomore album. In fact, I didn't expect break up / love songs from Lorde considering Pure Heroine as an album totally not about that, which surprised me in a good way, even writing about cliche stuff such as heartbreak, Lorde proves to be THAT GIRL, that songwriter. David Bowie was right when he called her "the future of music". Melodrama is a rollercoaster we all must go into at a point in our lives, and I'm so proud for going through her music as of Pure Heroine, The Mockingjay Soundtrack, now Melodrama and expect many more masterpieces to come.… Expand
  30. LucasBorg
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Absolutely blew my mind. I love the moods and atmosphere created by the album's production and instrumentation. Her approach to pop music continues to be unique, angular and tastefully subversive. Her vocals are stunning and her songwriting has only gotten better. She is still smart and now more personal with her descriptions of heartbreak in its many forms. The overall experience ofAbsolutely blew my mind. I love the moods and atmosphere created by the album's production and instrumentation. Her approach to pop music continues to be unique, angular and tastefully subversive. Her vocals are stunning and her songwriting has only gotten better. She is still smart and now more personal with her descriptions of heartbreak in its many forms. The overall experience of listening to the record is gorgeous and it takes you on a real journey into what was going on in her heart for the past four years. Collapse… Expand
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#3 Best Album of 2017
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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#5 Most Shared Album of 2017

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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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  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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