littleredpartydress 49,709 Posted August 19, 2021 This is being absolutely panned so far by critics I feel bad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlottexseax 7,727 Posted August 19, 2021 I'm absolutely loving the way the comment section is ripping her to shreds https://www.stereogum.com/2157457/lorde-solar-power-album-review/reviews/premature-evaluation/ "Mehhh her whole "I don't want to be the voice of a generation" would land harder if she didn't attempt to make an album that sounds like literally every other popstar making an album right now." "It’s astounding how much her songwriting has regressed since her debut. I know it’s a cliché observation, but Pure Heroine was written by somebody wise beyond their years. I was lukewarm on the lyrical content of Melodrama because it’s full of songs for people who are EXACTLY 20-23, but it at least had the bombast to cover up that shortcoming." "This whole minimalism thing has been done to death in the mainstream the last couple of years. Lorde's best when her sound is expansive, not when it's whittled down to its lowest common denominator elements." 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,090 Posted August 19, 2021 5 hours ago, BluebirdXO said: What's everyone's top 3 from each record? Mine are: PH - Biting Down, Still Sane, Ribs MD - Liability, the rest can rot 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LifeOnMars 7,470 Posted August 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, littleredpartydress said: This is being absolutely panned so far by critics I feel bad Yeah wtf. Did not expect this at all. Some of these reviews are brutal https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/378462-lorde-solar-power.php. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deepseafishing 2,112 Posted August 19, 2021 okay but the way big star is literally a contender for the best song didnt see that coming after the insider teas.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,090 Posted August 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Charlottexseax said: "It’s astounding how much her songwriting has regressed since her debut. I know it’s a cliché observation, but Pure Heroine was written by somebody wise beyond their years. I was lukewarm on the lyrical content of Melodrama because it’s full of songs for people who are EXACTLY 20-23, but it at least had the bombast to cover up that shortcoming." this one couldve been me from a multiverse 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeminiLanaFan 48,107 Posted August 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, rightofjupiter said: stereogum review: https://www.stereogum.com/2157457/lorde-solar-power-album-review/reviews/premature-evaluation/ Ouf that review :/ Rolling a stone gave it a 3.5 on 5. They pretty much all agree that it’s unclear how satirical is Lorde at this point with this record. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredpartydress 49,709 Posted August 19, 2021 Another 50 from spin it was bad for her and yes I was sharing the shady posts… 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rust Dress 39,911 Posted August 19, 2021 listened in full and i love this album. my least fav is hold no grudge but anyways 9/10 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeminiLanaFan 48,107 Posted August 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Charlottexseax said: I'm absolutely loving the way the comment section is ripping her to shreds https://www.stereogum.com/2157457/lorde-solar-power-album-review/reviews/premature-evaluation/ "Mehhh her whole "I don't want to be the voice of a generation" would land harder if she didn't attempt to make an album that sounds like literally every other popstar making an album right now." "It’s astounding how much her songwriting has regressed since her debut. I know it’s a cliché observation, but Pure Heroine was written by somebody wise beyond their years. I was lukewarm on the lyrical content of Melodrama because it’s full of songs for people who are EXACTLY 20-23, but it at least had the bombast to cover up that shortcoming." "This whole minimalism thing has been done to death in the mainstream the last couple of years. Lorde's best when her sound is expansive, not when it's whittled down to its lowest common denominator elements." Totally agree with the second part of this, even though I have yet to hear SP yet. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel97 1,524 Posted August 19, 2021 Some of those reviews, yikes It's not out for me yet, but I'll be lowering my expectations a little 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeminiLanaFan 48,107 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Rachel97 said: Some of those reviews, yikes It's not out for me yet, but I'll be lowering my expectations a little Same for me. I honestly didn’t have much more expectations for SP than a good summer pop album, and I think it will fulfill that just fine. Lana remains my Supreme when it comes to female songwriting. (Melodrama was, to me, « accidental » in its « genius » lyricism) 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,090 Posted August 19, 2021 which songs from Melodrama should she do in this new tour? im claiming Perfect Places. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlottexseax 7,727 Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, GeminiLanaFan said: Same for me. I honestly didn’t have much more expectations for SP than a good summer pop album, and I think it will fulfill that just fine. Lana remains my Supreme when it comes to female songwriting. (Melodrama was, to me, « accidental » in its « genius » lyricism) this is kind of /off topic/ but you should listen to fiona apple if you're interested in top notch female lyricism 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CinnamonGay 10,525 Posted August 19, 2021 Leader of new regime is horrible What is that opening line. Cringe 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CinnamonGay 10,525 Posted August 19, 2021 I dont like Jack shouting randomly in dominoes either. That was cringe and unwanted 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,090 Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, CinnamonGay said: Leader of new regime is horrible What is that opening line. Cringe right? this coming from someone who wrote Buzzcut season.... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hashtagtylerh 3,934 Posted August 19, 2021 is there a way to buy a deluxe digital album or is it vinyl only? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaringHigh 378 Posted August 19, 2021 Wow. This album, I feel already leagues better than Melodrama and idk if on par with PH but idk why people ain’t diggin’ it… Also FF instantly gave me The Mamas and the Papas meets the Beatles in the best way possible. This is definitely a summer album and while the timing of its release is odd… it makes those of us who hate the heat of summer withstand it graciously. Also not to compare but since both albums came out the same year… while COTCC’s strengths are definitely STRONGER I like this album as a whole better. Idk tho, time will tell but I enjoyed my first listen already 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CinnamonGay 10,525 Posted August 19, 2021 The Path is the best song, along with FF. And that's the tea. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites