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. Positive: 1,110 out of 1363
  2. Mixed: 119 out of 1363
  3. Negative: 134 out of 1363
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  1. noahjwhite
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    In short, this is a Jack Antonoff vanity project. Lorde shines on a few tracks (Stoned at the Nail Salon). Unfortunately, most of the album sounds like a "Chemtrails" B-Side. It's like Jack said, "hey Lorde, I have these songs Lana couldn't work with, can you?" Lorde proceeded to polish Jack's turd. Why did I give it a 9? Because it's still great overall and few tracks are amazing.
  2. yuvraj5621
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    An absolutely beautiful album! It's about appreciating the life that you have. All the little moments. It's a reminder not everything in life has to be this big bang. I like that. I guess after going through everything we have in the last one and a half year, that's the reminder we needed!
  3. 2002oliver
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    no podía esperar menos de la madre de la música, una vez más Lorde demostrando su versatilidad con este trabajo
  4. celineisthegoat
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    10/10 for me, the album is so dreamy. I love the intrumentals and honestly everything in general.
  5. Naley
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This is so chill and fresh at the same time, totally new sound in Lorde, the entire album it feels so close and warming
  6. Hanh0315
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing. It’s different from what she had made the last few years, but it’s experimental and pretty much a grower on me (except fallen fruit and mood ring which is an instant bop). IM IN LOVE WITH THIS NEW DIRECTION!!
  7. markignaciorazo
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    It's not Lorde's problem that you still has an unresolved trauma with your ex and that you're expecting for another Melodrama album. Well, bestie you're just unhappy. Don't blame it to The Lorde. Get therapy.
  8. Nirjal
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love love love each and every track of this album. It's so different from pure heroin and melodrama. And I quite think that this album emphasizes on conserving nature. I loved this I hope we can enjoy this album without caring about biased and tasteless critics and their ratings. It's a masterpiece. - A cutie who worships the sun… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. b1811
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    every time i listen to solar power i learn a new thing, discover a new meaning, hear a new sound. this album is like a mine, the more you dig the more gems you find in this masterpiece of a record. this album is something to digest and savour over time. lorde has created an experience, not just an album.
  11. Lucasgoode
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é muito diferente ao que estamos acostumados, mas foi extremamente bem construído a vibe solar e de conexão da natureza, algo que estamos precisando em 2021 e com o início das mudanças climáticas permanentes. STONED AT THE NAIL SALON é o suco do que é Lorde e o seu álbum, a mudança de seu 16 anos, até agora.… Expand
  12. lordeonvinyl
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorde has done it again! A MASTERPIECE! This is very different from her previous albums so don’t go in expecting Melodrama 2 but that’s what I love about Lorde. She is always mixing up genres and creating new sounds that keep you guessing. This album….is AMAZING! It’s the perfect combo of the 60’s and 2000’s and strange in the best way possible. It’s full of key changes, sound effects,Lorde has done it again! A MASTERPIECE! This is very different from her previous albums so don’t go in expecting Melodrama 2 but that’s what I love about Lorde. She is always mixing up genres and creating new sounds that keep you guessing. This album….is AMAZING! It’s the perfect combo of the 60’s and 2000’s and strange in the best way possible. It’s full of key changes, sound effects, cicadas, laughter, and so many little nuances that make it the perfect addition to Lorde’s music. Everyone go stream solar power NOW! This is a cult classic album that will be around for many years to come.… Expand
  13. RMP0
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Totally different sound. With each album she's grew as a person, which is totally visible throughout this entire record. Would highly reccomend, fallen fruit being her best track on the album, a letter to her parents generation on the climate crisis that hadn't been addressed when it should of been. 10/10
  14. brennostg
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    AMAZING! This album is soft and mature, and has some extraordinary tracks like Fallen Fruit, The Path and California. It ends with Oceanic Feeling, that close the album with so much feeling and emotion. Lorde is flawless as always.
  15. ynnlscp
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    calling it a masterpiece now and you will too, it embodies sunshine and life as no one did
  16. ryanswanky
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Lorne’s music always comes at the right time with messages that we all need to hear. This album is no exception.
  17. queenbee1
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Can we appreciate this new art that takes 4 years to arrive? I see a lot of people were expecting a Melodrama 2.0, but if Lorde does that then you will say “she is not reinventing herself”. So what now? APPRECIATE THIS ART, OR BETTER STOP LISTENING TO LORDE.

    Este álbum tiene un 10/10 and you can't change my mind, haters.
  18. Fahimaniaz
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    The whole album reminds me of the beach and I love the ocean it clams me down-the album did exactly that. The vocals were soothing, perfectly combined with the strings.

    Her writing is what stands out to me the most. In every song, she writes about this connection with nature that I adore. I can see myself playing this at the Beach. Amazing vibes and completely different from her previous    The whole album reminds me of the beach and I love the ocean it clams me down-the album did exactly that. The vocals were soothing, perfectly combined with the strings.

    Her writing is what stands out to me the most. In every song, she writes about this connection with nature that I adore. I can see myself playing this at the Beach. Amazing vibes and completely different from her previous works.

    As of now, my top three tracks are: Oceanic Feeling, California and Big Star.    … Expand
  19. pinkputotoy
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is unbelievable ncncnnckdkdndjjcjcjcj jj j n jcj nncn n n n nn n n n n nn… Expand
  20. hjakfkajdj
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    People needs to realize that she's never gonna make another Melodrama nor Pure Heroine. She's grown out of the angsty teen/heartbroken phase of her life. She's a grown woman now, she's happy, and she still makes great music. But we shouldn't rely on her to make the same type of music over and over again because she's never gonna do that. She's gonna continue experimenting with differentPeople needs to realize that she's never gonna make another Melodrama nor Pure Heroine. She's grown out of the angsty teen/heartbroken phase of her life. She's a grown woman now, she's happy, and she still makes great music. But we shouldn't rely on her to make the same type of music over and over again because she's never gonna do that. She's gonna continue experimenting with different sounds and not a lot of people are gonna like that.… Expand
  21. taylorde13
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Lorde did it again. Loved the album. It's growing on me pretty nicely. Perfect summer album.
  22. MichaelJ13
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    An album full of magic, I loved it in its entirety. The vibe, the sounds, LOVED IT ALL
  23. olearja
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    There is beautiful lyricism in this album and the vocals and harmonies really tie everything together
  24. Stephaniecm
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This album gets better every listen, the more you understand what's behinf the lyrics. So good.
  25. jliltd
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Solar Power' possibly contains some of the best songwriting from Lorde yet. The lyrics are highly visual and at times nod at Lorde's former record 'Melodrama' with slight references and intentional contradictions. It is a completely new sound with clear influences of 60s and at times 2000s pop. If you go into 'Solar Power' expecting anything similar to 'Melodrama' you are in for some HUGE disappointment... It is not logical to compare these two albums because they are reflections of two very different stages in Lorde's life. One deals with sadness and teen angst while the other introduces a more mature input and flawless summery imagery that transports the listener to 'The Island'. Not many albums can do that. I'd recommend listening to the whole album a few times if you are struggling with the change in sound, I promise you'll love it.
    A lot of us have already gotten everything we could from 'Melodrama', the last thing we wanted or expected was a follow up to that. My favourite lyric in the entire album is: 'Now the cherry black lipstick is gathering dust in the drawer, I don't need her anymore, 'cause I got this power.'

    I think a lot of the people that think negatively of this album and are refusing to give it a chance should think deeply about that quote. Things change, just like the seasons     … Expand
  26. Arthurcbg
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    lord really knew how to reinvent himself and create a desired atmosphere of calm that anyone who listens falls in love. AS GOOD AS THE OTHER ALBUMS
  27. ryuminseok
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is freaking underrated by the critics. And i want this album to have a well deserved score from the critics
  28. misscupcakke
    Aug 26, 2021
    3
    After a work of art like Melodrama, we expected a lot. Unfortunately, we didn't get what we expected.
    The album is empty, it has no feelings, the composition is weak, the production is clearly what keeps the critics good grades. Lorde could have done so much more, she's a good songwriter, she's proven it over and over with several songs, she tried to innovate but fell into a hole where I    After a work of art like Melodrama, we expected a lot. Unfortunately, we didn't get what we expected.
    The album is empty, it has no feelings, the composition is weak, the production is clearly what keeps the critics good grades. Lorde could have done so much more, she's a good songwriter, she's proven it over and over with several songs, she tried to innovate but fell into a hole where I believe she won't rise again.

    I hope that in the future, Lorde can show us her talent again, because on this album, she showed that maybe, she is no longer capable of making works of art.    … Expand
  29. lanaaas
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    I was very disappointed in this album. I expected something better. Dont start with the “she’s happier now” or “you said that with melodrama”, thats not what I mean by better. I meant better. The album seems anticlimactic, all the songs have the same boring energy. Only good song is mood ring.
  30. Yammmmm
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    This is so disappointing, boring, without music without voice, flat. Where’s the spectacular voice of lorde????
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#9 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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69

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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