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. aleppo
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    This is my first album review, and I'm more than pleased to share my thoughts on Lorde's 'Melodrama'. I won't say much, I'll just celebrate the fact that we have such a talented artist in the MAINSTREAM realm of music. Lorde is truly one of pop music's diamonds in the rough, and her status as such is cemented with this sophomore effort. A significant step-up from her already accomplishedThis is my first album review, and I'm more than pleased to share my thoughts on Lorde's 'Melodrama'. I won't say much, I'll just celebrate the fact that we have such a talented artist in the MAINSTREAM realm of music. Lorde is truly one of pop music's diamonds in the rough, and her status as such is cemented with this sophomore effort. 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 the songs.

    Highlights include 'Green Light,' 'Homemade Dynamite,' 'The Louvre,' and 'Perfect Places'.    … Expand
  2. vinnynguyen
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    A poetic and lyrically mature album, well produced and arranged. Whilst it may not be everyone's style, Lorde is definitely not trying to please everyone (e.g. Liability (Reprise), Sober II, and Loveless), which would cut the album down to 8 tracks. The emotional journey is one to be had, easy listening, especially during the midnight hours when you just want to dance to Green Light andA poetic and lyrically mature album, well produced and arranged. Whilst it may not be everyone's style, Lorde is definitely not trying to please everyone (e.g. Liability (Reprise), Sober II, and Loveless), which would cut the album down to 8 tracks. The emotional journey is one to be had, easy listening, especially during the midnight hours when you just want to dance to Green Light and Perfect Places as if no one is watching.… Expand
  3. mathiasabra
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Lorde delivers an impeccable sophomore-album that is as textually clever as it is emotional. With producers Jack Antonoff and Joel Little she has created a modern and futuristic pop-album that is going to be played for years to come.
  4. tatevavetyan
    Jun 17, 2017
    0
    To be honest I didn't like tha album at all, quite overrated, didn't feel anything at all, but as always stuff like that will win several Grammy's because critics like it
  5. popstyle
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Lorde amadurece e nos traz um trabalho incrivel. Melodrama fala sobre os temas mais maduros, ela deixa de lado seu lado adolecente e traz seu lado adulto nesse novo album. Com batidas maravilhosas e vocais que te deixam em extase, melodrama chegou ,junto com alguns albuns, para salvar a musica de 2017 do pop generico.
  6. romanthecount
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    She is a real goddess. She is the best in pop industry. 'Melodrama' is the best pop album of 21st century. I'm so proud of her. The album was well worth the wait.
  7. gonzilo
    Jun 17, 2017
    9
    Melodrama es la prueba definitiva de cómo el pop evoluciona gracias a artistas como Lorde, que tiene una visión de la música propia de nuevas generaciones y que con poco equipo se puede llegar a hacer una gran álbum.
  8. havok-
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Unapologetically pop. Unapologetically Lorde. A marvel of cohesive storytelling, unique and nuanced lyrics, and slick producing. This is what the pop music of our time will be remembered as.
  9. Chris_51501
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    Will this be the year of our Lorde? If this album is any indication, the answer is definitely yes. Displaying her artistic growth into adulthood, Melodrama is a prime example of the type of lyrically enthralling music that has largely disappeared from the mainstream music scene. Flowing from song to song, the unconventional rhythms combined with her unique form of storytelling form a popWill this be the year of our Lorde? If this album is any indication, the answer is definitely yes. Displaying her artistic growth into adulthood, Melodrama is a prime example of the type of lyrically enthralling music that has largely disappeared from the mainstream music scene. Flowing from song to song, the unconventional rhythms combined with her unique form of storytelling form a pop masterpiece that deserves all the recognition it can get. With highlights such as the piano-driven "Green Light" or the haunting "Liability", the album succeeds on many different levels. Bravo to Lorde for delivering an album that matches and improves upon her debut!… Expand
  10. xgbiel
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    An atmosphere of Kate Bush and Bjork but without losing the essence, now mature of the Lord. I hope Melodrama is the big winner of the night at the Grammy's 2018.
  11. campospoulain
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it... this album is all those things. But actuality it's a **** good album.
  12. lookausername
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is a nice short and compact pop album, coming under 40 minutes, it explores a wide variety of emotions and a diverse range of pop music all while keeping the album cohesive. It's also remarkable that all the while Lorde co-wrote and produced all of these songs at the age of 20, a feat that not of lot of current pop-stars have achieved. The whole album feels like a breath of freshMelodrama is a nice short and compact pop album, coming under 40 minutes, it explores a wide variety of emotions and a diverse range of pop music all while keeping the album cohesive. It's also remarkable that all the while Lorde co-wrote and produced all of these songs at the age of 20, a feat that not of lot of current pop-stars have achieved. The whole album feels like a breath of fresh air from other recent pop albums which have filled the album with over an hour of filler, when half the songs will be skipped by the listener anyway.

    Standout tracks: 'Homemade Dynamite', 'The Louvre', 'Writer in the Dark' and 'Supercut'    … Expand
  13. duquevazz
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente fantástico!
    Com uma melodia impressionante e batidas perfeitas, a Lorde mais uma vez nos proporciona uma viagem fascinante de música e arte.    … Expand
  14. LotusVQ
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    With Melodrama Lorde show us that she can be a great and quality star of music being just a "teenager", and made a great álbum and probably the best of the year!
  15. chunkwyg
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    você quer grammy, katy? então toma. Eu te falei que isso era melodrama. A CUCA É RESISTÊNCIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  16. toshuajhomas
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Melodrama is an outstanding album filled with both upbeat songs and emotional ballads, each song carefully worded and original. Lorde's voice is so unique and lyrically this album is perfect.
  17. Dankols
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lord, this is a masterpiece, every song is filled with meaning and emotion, she managed to convey this through music, the album surpassed so many expectations. In my opinion this is a unique album in which you can feel so many emotions and moods that you can dance and sink. All that she creates is something special and unique art. Thank you, Ella.
     Went to nirvana
  18. DiogoOliveira
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    Não esperava menos do álbum novo da Lorde, com influencias claras de David Bowie e Björk, não esperava menos de um álbum totalmente autoral. sonoramente ele e uma celebração do sentimento melodramático, com ligações claras de uma musica para outra, muito feliz de ouvi essa obra de Arte, espero muito da Haim também.
  19. chidime
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    Wow. This is a really great body of work from Lorde. The instrumentals are wonderful and epic in many parts, the lyrics are, honestly, faultless, the melodies, though lacking in several parts, come together to form a really coherent whole when the album is listened to as a unit. This is really one of the most coherent albums I've listened to in a while. She knew what sound/tone she wantedWow. This is a really great body of work from Lorde. The instrumentals are wonderful and epic in many parts, the lyrics are, honestly, faultless, the melodies, though lacking in several parts, come together to form a really coherent whole when the album is listened to as a unit. This is really one of the most coherent albums I've listened to in a while. She knew what sound/tone she wanted to convey, and delivered it excellently. Kudos to Lorde. Wasn't a big fan of her first album, but this is amazing. Viva Music!… Expand
  20. gabrielgcz
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just one of the best albuns of all time. Lorde gave us so many romantics and animated songs that we can't' just decide which one is the best. She's so young and she's already one of the most smart person in that industry. Thank you Lord, for make us believe in pop music again. You know guys, THIS IS MELODRAMA.… Expand
  21. anttoniorocha
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    In this new album proved that with few doses of melancholy and some mix of dance pop with piano and voice you can make a great album. The new songs bring a girl more honest and vulnerable than the hard girl from pure heroine.
  22. LeidyHernandez
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR. It's perfect, her voice, her lyrics, the rhythms, Homemade Dynamite needs video. And my favorite song was The Louvre. All the album it's perfect
  23. fakeSean
    Jun 16, 2017
    6
    The album is so overrated. But I can still see the album winning several Grammys in the next year's Academy Awards - the judges just love these types of music.
  24. andradejoa1
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Pode entrar Album Of The Year, Lorde mostrando que toda a espera valeu a pena com um álbum coeso e sem fillers. Destaque pra Sober, Homemade Dynamite, Liability e Perfect Places.
  25. Ultraviolenxe
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The best pop album of the year so far. The lyricism, the production, the melodies, the MUSIC. This is what pop music has been missing this year and Lorde comes back to give the children this amazing meal. Amazing.
  26. JefersonXCX
    Jun 16, 2017
    5
    Após 4 anos do "Pure Heroine" temos o "MELODRAMA".
    Melodrama foi muito aguardado, o seu primeiro material "Green Lights" agradou muito a mim. A expectativa por um álbum com essa sonoridade (Pop/soul/folk) me entusiasmou. Após ouvir o material, percebi que temos outro álbum com o mesmo elemento que a industria tem imposto nos últimos anos. Um rock/pop chato e com inúmeras teorias e    Após 4 anos do "Pure Heroine" temos o "MELODRAMA".
    Melodrama foi muito aguardado, o seu primeiro material "Green Lights" agradou muito a mim. A expectativa por um álbum com essa sonoridade (Pop/soul/folk) me entusiasmou. Após ouvir o material, percebi que temos outro álbum com o mesmo elemento que a industria tem imposto nos últimos anos. Um rock/pop chato e com inúmeras teorias e conceitos. O disco realmente é dramático, tão dramático em suas faixas que chega a ser tediante. Ainda destaco as faixas que são destaques do álbum: Liability, Supercut e Perfect Places. Levamos em conta a grande evolução de Lorde, que não foi o bastante pra agradar os charts quando falamos de "Royals", tornando o lead (Green Lights) mais um de seus fracassos de boa qualidade. Queremos um pop vivo, mas neste caso o "drama" nas canções passaram da conta.    … Expand
  27. brunojampasilva
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lordeee, obrigado por salvar o POP!!! Vem AOTY, vem GRAMMYS!!!
    Não importa o que os haters falam, o que vemos aqui é mais um trabalho maravilhoso de uma excelente artista. Se o David Bowie disse que ela é o futuro da música, quem somos nós para discordar. Aqui está a prova de que ele estava certo, sinto apenas por ele não estar vivo para ouvir isso.
  28. vLogan
    Jun 16, 2017
    6
    Realmente muito bom, porém inferior ao Pure Heroine. Além disso, contém algumas contradições ao seu último álbum. Ademais a Lorde não deixa de ser uma grande artista.
  29. wellalvarenga
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Lorde, com seu dote de gênio, mostrá mais uma vez ao mundo um talento exuberante em criar e executar. Melodrama é um trabalho engenhoso, ambicioso e sem dúvida, esplendido. A música mundial ganha mais uma rainha, um paradoxo à garota que vem sucesso com Royals em que sua letra demostrava desapego a realeza. Lorde é o presente e o futuro da música, David estava certo, e agora David estáLorde, com seu dote de gênio, mostrá mais uma vez ao mundo um talento exuberante em criar e executar. Melodrama é um trabalho engenhoso, ambicioso e sem dúvida, esplendido. A música mundial ganha mais uma rainha, um paradoxo à garota que vem sucesso com Royals em que sua letra demostrava desapego a realeza. Lorde é o presente e o futuro da música, David estava certo, e agora David está contente com Melodrama
    Brasil te ama, Lorde. Te esperamos    … Expand
  30. Dyb927
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    Lorde comes back from the sidelines of the pop scene with Melodrama, an amazing album about coming to age. A step-up from her previous album with mainstream pop, along with the emotional pop that gives you the feels as well.
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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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