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. Melodramical
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just perfect. She know how to make music and that makes me feel floating in her lyrics.… Expand
  2. Luci1404
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    To get started, as a fan Lorde, I must admit that I was not expecting this kind of album at all, although I am really glad she created It because I think It is so cool when an artist does different music! Plus, I love the chill vibe the record has. My favourite song is «Fallen fruit»! :)
  3. BigDaddy1
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece. She’s making music people can connect with, music that makes you transcend. Lorde’s mainstream days are over, and the evolution show in this album shows how much more she has to give then being confined to a radio formula.
  4. TarianaMorres
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    A nice companion for your quarter life crisis. Welcome to sadness! You'll be alright!
  5. Rosh1
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Lorde explores different sounds way chiller than her previous works. Beachy, 60s, 90s and 00s vibes, soothing genres, opposite to nowadays music. But definitely the highlight are her vocals! And her writing shouldn't be looked over: from satire, experiences to truths revealed in each track. I swear I can feel the sea when listening to Oceanic Feeling. This album has so many little detailsLorde explores different sounds way chiller than her previous works. Beachy, 60s, 90s and 00s vibes, soothing genres, opposite to nowadays music. But definitely the highlight are her vocals! And her writing shouldn't be looked over: from satire, experiences to truths revealed in each track. I swear I can feel the sea when listening to Oceanic Feeling. This album has so many little details that it takes more than a listen, IT IS A GROWER… Expand
  6. Toksevani
    Aug 24, 2021
    5
    ❤️ejiehdieudieudhdjdgdkegxkwgdkwgxjeusudj jdhdhsie jsheksuww ishwkiahw ishskwi wiihw.
  7. Talitamlopes
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    não o melhor da carreira dela, mas defintivamente melhor que alguns albuns e virais que sairam desse ano. é diferente do que ela fez em outras coisas, mas isso não o torna ruim, imagina ser artistas e não te trazer sons e coisas diferentes em suas obras.
  8. Yanga
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is very peaceful and calm, it’s a great representation of how she’s grown and I like how she adopted a different sound from her previous work (which was obviously iconic). I really love the state of mind that she’s in, I’m happy for my Ella.… Expand
  9. Wolffchaikoff
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    The album encaptulate the whole young adult life and experience. Lorde is the kind of artist that narrates story based on life experience and she is now a 24 yr old woman who have real struggles in life. She's not 19 and on fire anymore. People need to move on and stop expecting a melodrama 2.0
  10. june_jpg
    Aug 26, 2021
    4
    Unambitious and disappointing. While there are a few alright songs, the last half really loses the album's momentum. If this was released by any other artist, it would be completely unremarkable.
  11. ihatextintapig
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    entiéndanlo este es un buen comeback , este es un álbum tipo parody/satírico esa es la intención de Lorde si lo ves desde esa perspectiva o punto de vista es un muy buen , un gran álbum.
  12. bbcemay
    Aug 28, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Solar Power un cambio que afirma totalmente que aun no conocemos del todo a Lorde"

    Si miramos hacia atrás y comparamos el nuevo material de Lorde nos percatamos que se ha inclinado a dejar por completo los sintetizadores que tanto la caracterizaban por incluir mas las percusiones y el uso de guitarras para darle vida a su nuevo material discográfico un cambio arriesgado que pocos se atreverían a realizar, "The Path" es claramente la canción perfecta para darte una introducción de lo que es por completo "solar power", sin embargo, el que dejara aun lado el uso de sintetizadores no es excusa tal vez para que en alguna de las 12 canciones llegara aquel punto "explosivo" que tanto conocemos de ella, es verdad que hay canciones muy buenas como "mood ring, solar power, california y stoned at the nail salon" que da el concepto de un álbum "vintage" (muy bueno para ese estilo)

    Definir el nuevo álbum de lorde es complicado pero si lo tuviera que describir es un trabajo muy "personal" y difícil que sea muy bien aceptado en la sociedad tal grado de pasar completamente desapercibido si no fuese que de este saliese un nuevo tour.    … Expand
  13. dan_mellark
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Después de Pure Heroine y Melodrama, el público tenía expectativas demasiado altas para el tercer álbum de Lorde, sin embargo, no creo que muchos esperaran un álbum tan lleno de felicidad de su parte. En Solar Power Lorde nos lleva a través de un viaje de crecimiento en su vida. La producción es muy distinta a sus antecesores, por lo que no esperes un Melodrama 2.0, aunque en letrasDespués de Pure Heroine y Melodrama, el público tenía expectativas demasiado altas para el tercer álbum de Lorde, sin embargo, no creo que muchos esperaran un álbum tan lleno de felicidad de su parte. En Solar Power Lorde nos lleva a través de un viaje de crecimiento en su vida. La producción es muy distinta a sus antecesores, por lo que no esperes un Melodrama 2.0, aunque en letras encontrarás ese sello que la caracteriza.
    A mí parecer un buen álbum,; es algo que usualmente no escucharía, pero que me alegro que Lorde me haya traído.
    Creo que SP es un buen ejemplo de porqué tener expectativas tan altas en alguien muchas veces es contraproducente.    … Expand
  14. Gabrielachan
    Sep 6, 2021
    7
    This isn't her best album, but it's definetly on the top 3
    (I really feel like this album is lacking but it's really well produced and works better when you listen to the full project than when you listen to the individual singles. I love her vocals, I love the instrumentals, I'm not crazy about the lyrics and I think it isn't very memorable. It could be better if she had explored more of    This isn't her best album, but it's definetly on the top 3
    (I really feel like this album is lacking but it's really well produced and works better when you listen to the full project than when you listen to the individual singles. I love her vocals, I love the instrumentals, I'm not crazy about the lyrics and I think it isn't very memorable. It could be better if she had explored more of the themes that she tries to talk about in the lyrics, it just feels very plain)    … Expand
  15. kolbert
    Aug 29, 2021
    6
    An album that, like Melodrama, could have thrown the listener on the bed, but allowed only to relax.
  16. Juanjo_
    Jul 6, 2022
    6
    this album has no structure, difficult to digest in my opinion but I rescue and do not deny that Lorde is a very good artist.
  17. DonKoenMusicLov
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I am quite the fan of Lorde, and I have to say the album delivered exactly what I expected! Her flow and use of production and her true style pulls through throughout the entire album. Tracks like the Path, Stoned at the nail salon, Solar power, and her usage of reference to religion although I can consider vain with verses "Prettier than Jesus" did not go down with me listening to it originally, but the rest of the album does deliver on the sound and vibe she is well known for! Highly recommend to listen while sipping cocktails on the beach side! The album delivered accordingly to her style! Worth to listen to it more than once! Love it!… Expand
  18. LuisR_
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde showed us that she evolved during her four years away. In her new album, she used and abused organic sounds, as well as new lighting to her music videos. Lorde made it clear, that your former Lorde no longer exists.… Expand
  19. johnieyu
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year.
    People are disappointed because Solar power is different from Melodrama, but Lorde is not a artist who sticks to one style. She explores new sounds for every album, which not a lot of artists do these days
  20. Jonasgryee
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    The album as a whole is completely an abstract masterpiece. Coming from a die-hard Lorde fan I grew up listening to PH in intermediate school and then the amazing and unforgettable Melodrama in my last years of high school. Now as I enter my 21st year and I think I’ve done some growing, I truly get where LORDE is going with this album. She’s vulnerable,ethereal, and a human. LORDE reallyThe album as a whole is completely an abstract masterpiece. Coming from a die-hard Lorde fan I grew up listening to PH in intermediate school and then the amazing and unforgettable Melodrama in my last years of high school. Now as I enter my 21st year and I think I’ve done some growing, I truly get where LORDE is going with this album. She’s vulnerable,ethereal, and a human. LORDE really shines through this album and gives it her all while doing it in a more laid back manner. This is the ethereal realm of LORDE and I know she has more to come! Solar Power forever!… Expand
  21. hovsepxo
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    It is an amazing album, every little sound is in the right place. And for those who said that this isn't a good album and we have no taste, i just wanted to remind you taste is something that you can't judge. I love this album, you do too? cool. You don't? don't come at me and i won't come at you.
  22. barbosaalvesfla
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    It’s perfect to me,or better,almost. Because have somes details that should more cool,but It’s good anyway.
  23. lorenzopuccinel
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    This album Is really cool and fresh. Is a great return for Lorde. Production Is really good and the lyric is just divine.
  24. bbs2870
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorde's all grown up from her chaotic teen phases seen in Pure Heroine and Melodrama, and Solar Power is the shiny emblem testifying to her maturity, both in terms of songwriting and lyrical content. The new album sees our favorite singer craft the most original sounds, and the most resonating lyrics yet. Yes, it might not be as climatic and to-the-point and catchy as its predecessors, but Solar Power shows a different, and perhaps even more lovable, side of Lorde we should learn to embrace.… Expand
  25. Narendra_Kir1
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Musik yg mempesona, menenangkan,dan berbeda dari yang lain.Saat pertama kali mendengar memang sedikit asing,tpi jika kau mendengar nya 2-3 kali,kau akan kecanduan dengannya.
  26. saintmanu
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Antonoff's parts in producing Solar Power create a repetitive and almost unfinished feel throughout the album. Despite his underwhelming contribution, I do applaud to Lorde for taking the initiative to dial down and step out of stardom, creating a perfect opportunity for her to use Solar Power as a cathartic outlet for conveying feelings of grief, self-discovery, and reconnection with herAntonoff's parts in producing Solar Power create a repetitive and almost unfinished feel throughout the album. Despite his underwhelming contribution, I do applaud to Lorde for taking the initiative to dial down and step out of stardom, creating a perfect opportunity for her to use Solar Power as a cathartic outlet for conveying feelings of grief, self-discovery, and reconnection with her natural environment. As a Lorde fan I am quite biased, so of course the album did grow on me with its use of psychedelic elements, slowed tempo, and less than average song lengths. This truly was her "weed" album, and I give her a round of applause for making this project as Ella.… Expand
  27. polarizado
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    I really loved Solar Power with my heart. It's not as somepeople say, they say that just because it get fad. Disclaim yourself and "stay as long as you need to get familiar with the feeling" so you can fully apreciate this work. She do that again and i just love it.
  28. dethermolina
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I have been working during my final years in college. When the pandemic hit, I decided to go back to my parent's house on an island. I have been here for 6 months now and have been listening to the album since its release. This album is so special to me because it feels like a friend, a home, or an older and wiser version of me.
  29. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    This is what happens when you think you can copy Lana Del Rey with that hurrendous voice of yours.
  30. Xiaomingwu
    Oct 22, 2021
    1
    wow what a downgrade, even the lyricism is not helping lorde whatsoever, boring album without any standouts
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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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