Published on October 9, 2017, Melodrama is Lorde's second album, a record that marked a turning point in her career and cemented her status as one of the most influential voices of her generation. With this work, the New Zealand artist explores the emotional ups and downs of youth, partying, and loneliness in a sonic journey filled with pop, electronic, and lyrical nuances.
Lorde was leaving clues of what was to come with the release of her first single, “Green Light”, in March, followed by “Liability”, “Sober” and the powerful “Perfect Places”The impact was immediate: “Green Light” alone became a global trending topic on Facebook and Twitter, accumulating more than 2 billion Twitter impressions in the first 24 hours.
In 2020, Melodrama was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest albums in history, entering their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time at number 460.
Critics were quick to praise the album:
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Rolling Stone He defined “Green Light” as “a reflection of his entry into adulthood.”
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The Fader He declared it “a true pop anthem, perfect for both walking and the dance floor.”
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Pitchfork named “Green Light” and “Perfect Places” as best new songs.
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Billboard He called “Liability” “amazing.”
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Spin He spoke of “Sober” as “the strangest but coolest song of Melodrama so far” and Pitchfork He described it as “intoxicating.”
Tracklist:
Side A
- Green Light
- Sober
- Homemade Dynamite
- The Louvre
- Liability
- Hard Feelings/Loveless
Method B
- Hard Feelings/Loveless (Side B)
- Sober II (Melodrama)
- Writer In The Dark
- Supercut
- Liability (Reprise)
- Perfect Places
