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. Bendingnotes
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    The first step to listening to any new album is to forget the previous album it means nothing now.
    Lorde's new release Solar Power is a musical take on laying on a beach towel and feeling the Sun bake the salt to your skin, its a slow chemical process though a relaxing process. The music has a lot of space which allows you to sit in between and ponder and contemplate. The songs take you    The first step to listening to any new album is to forget the previous album it means nothing now.
    Lorde's new release Solar Power is a musical take on laying on a beach towel and feeling the Sun bake the salt to your skin, its a slow chemical process though a relaxing process. The music has a lot of space which allows you to sit in between and ponder and contemplate. The songs take you on a ride through the moods and thoughts of an artist who is in the middle of figuring out how to take her music in a different direction, we are watching her grow. You need the Sun to grow and solar power provides this.    … Expand
  2. Rickamorim
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Um album lindo, muito bem pensado, poético e cheio de sentimentos. Merece muita visibilidade
  3. Jossir
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde esta de regreso, más radiante que nunca y demostrando que se puede salir de la mierda y superar los tragos amargos de la vida. No entiendo como no le dan el reconocimiento que merece esta joya de álbum, entiendan que melodrama es una biblia insuperable.… Expand
  4. b2b2
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a slow burn/grower. It was just ok at first listen. I replayed a few tracks that were stuck in my head but the rest was pretty forgettable. Then I played it from start to finish on a longer road trip where I was able to really listen and absorb the lyrics and it’s like a switch went off in my brain and I have a newfound appreciation for Solar Power and it’s been on repeat.This album is a slow burn/grower. It was just ok at first listen. I replayed a few tracks that were stuck in my head but the rest was pretty forgettable. Then I played it from start to finish on a longer road trip where I was able to really listen and absorb the lyrics and it’s like a switch went off in my brain and I have a newfound appreciation for Solar Power and it’s been on repeat. There are certain albums I relate to on a personal level because it coincides with major life moments: heartbreak, love, loss/grief, etc, but this one fills the gaps with what I think/worry about in between those bigger moments. Lorde has always been ahead of her time and I truly believe this record will be a cult classic and appreciated years later.… Expand
  5. Williejhon4
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Great album!

    Not that great at first listen,but it is great after some time.This will surely age like a fine wine.
  6. souz_rod
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Solar Power contempla o verão, a natureza e a vida de um ponto de vista metafórico e até melodramático. O álbum se propõe como instimista e atinge momentos da vida que nos fazem refletir se realmente estamos onde queremos hoje. Ainda, atrelado ao espírito de juventude e ambientalismo, o albúm enfatiza que as respostas para muitas questões da vida se encontram na natureza, ao nosso redor.
  7. MusiCily
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde is a incredible artist, a masterpiece of love and peace. This album has a big impact of all we alive actually, I hope the people enjoy the amazing song she have made for this summertimes. Thank u for Solar Power.… Expand
  8. Ardolem
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    It's a super complete album it has happy songs, personal songs and really sad songs, and I don't understand people who didn't like it, by far mi favorite album released this year.
  9. Photomadnz
    Aug 26, 2021
    3
    As a Real fan of her first 2 albums I had hopes for this release. Unfortunately it is slow, drawn out and generally dull. She’ll be back. I have faith! But give this one a miss.
  10. Aperezest
    Aug 26, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so different but at the same Time is kind of boring. The ideas are a little confusing and makes me don’t want to played again… Expand
  11. nmsui17
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It's different, still it's Lorde. It takes time to appreciate it but once you do, it's addictive. Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's not good.
  12. Minrva
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    Fascinante como a Lorde expressa sei amadurecimento através de um som mais orgânico, sensível e leve. Ela atinge esse objetivo, de trazer momentos do verão, momentos leves, as vezes contemplativos e nostálgicos, de renovação.
  13. maria_amaro
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The emotions, the beats, the melody, harmonies, everything is amazing. She is a different pop star in the way that she doesn’t only (or mostly) writes about loving someone, she writes about nature, the world, growing up... in the most beautiful ways. And the way that she writes is so amazing because she really gives us (listeners) the full experience of the song. Her album is amazing, andThe emotions, the beats, the melody, harmonies, everything is amazing. She is a different pop star in the way that she doesn’t only (or mostly) writes about loving someone, she writes about nature, the world, growing up... in the most beautiful ways. And the way that she writes is so amazing because she really gives us (listeners) the full experience of the song. Her album is amazing, and the years waiting for new music (after melodrama) worth the wait!… Expand
  14. slothfulsergg
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum perfecto con melodías y vocales preciosas. Aprecienlo como se debe.
  15. fergcamp
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    amazing album, lorde had nothing to prove to us, she could do the trending sad album like a melodrama 2.0, but she followed her plan, she did what she wanted to do, not what we wanted for her to do.
  16. maddog139
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    much better than people are saying it is. this album will age magically unlike a lot of what is being released these days
  17. azmainsadat
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Solar Power is Lorde's Album of Healing. It transcends you into this summer world of peace that you might have nostalgia for in this pandemic. Overall her return to nature after her teen angst and sonical trauma shows her power. And she says, "but you gotta want it for yourself".
  18. Mariecedile
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    La verdad esperaba más pero aún así el disco es bastante bueno. Algunos tracks suenan igual.
  19. Segundoleo26
    Oct 21, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decepcionó totalmente las expectativas se fueron abajo,sin duda nunca va a poder superar a Melodrama… Expand
  20. alien_
    Sep 29, 2021
    0
    pobre ecolorde, pasando la drogada en el salón de uñas, ya manda bien tus vinilos, ni porque te queda una peluquera te portas bien con ella memeaa
  21. khoinguyen1220
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    While Lorde’s lyrics still cut deep as she reaches the quarter life mark. Introspective and tongue in cheek. Solar Power is another solid body of work. But listening to this album, you do wonder, if Lorde collaborated with a different producer instead of Jack, what would this album sound like?
  22. Menios
    Oct 29, 2021
    7
    I was expecting something great, not that the actual result is bad. But anyway...
  23. robinlarsen
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    People didn't like Melodrama at first, and today it's considered a pop classic. I'm sure this will go down in the books as a memorable album in a year or two. Every summer from now on will have Solar Power as it's soundtrack. It's beautiful and heartfelt.
  24. Tbone413
    Sep 28, 2021
    7
    The theming and the very mellow sound didn’t fully capture me, but there’s still too much good here to warrant a score below positive. Stream Fallen Fruit folks
  25. kingalex29
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Such a great new sound for Lorde. Beautiful and refined. Reminds me of happy summer days on the beach. Some things don’t have to be deep and intricate. Sometimes it’s nice to have something to sit and relax to.
  26. utkarshbansal
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Sure it's not as good as her first two, but what is? We still got Stoned at the Nail Salon out of it.
  27. jeffkarlin
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    We all have trouble listening to artists with a fresh set of ears. Of course we were all expecting the Lorde we’ve all come to know and love. Sure, it isn’t the radio friendly edge that carried us through much of our highest moments pre-pandemic. However, this album is full of delicate introspection that serves a greater purpose: to remind the world of the vulnerabilities of our icons andWe all have trouble listening to artists with a fresh set of ears. Of course we were all expecting the Lorde we’ve all come to know and love. Sure, it isn’t the radio friendly edge that carried us through much of our highest moments pre-pandemic. However, this album is full of delicate introspection that serves a greater purpose: to remind the world of the vulnerabilities of our icons and our shared struggles and fears, especially global issues that are increasingly threatening life as we know it.

    If you’re not a fan on the first listen, try listening with quality headphones and the lyrics in front of you— it is a sonically relaxing and lyrically enlightening experience. And try to appreciate and respect the human on the other side of the speaker, someone who like each of us, should not be creatively limited to the expectations of our peers.    … Expand
  28. EddMastr
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    After the firts heard I didn't like too much, but after 3 o 4 days of listened i start to feel so nice.
    Sounds that bring me peace, fav tracks are in the deluxe, Helen of troy and Hold No grudge, also include Secrets from a Girl (WSIA)
  29. miguelagcaoili
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Critics should realize that Lorde is not that angsty teen from Pure Heroine and Melodrama no more but a carefree, happy adult now in Solar Power.
  30. xbrpx
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    everything I needed and didn't know! thank you lorde!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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