gotta be honest I’m pretty disappointed despite really liking the singles

It’s not bad but it’s clearly not as good as her first two and is clearly not going to reach their level over time at least for me

It’s a shame too because she’s clearly improved vocally and I think her songwriting is probably better (more complex) here than ever before

but it just strips almost everything that made Lorde so great - the pop writing, the unique production, the edge and angst, the completely original but relatable lyrics, the complete self awareness

it reminds me a lot of what Frank did with blonde where he stripped down a lot of what made channel orange so successful but the difference is that Frank doubled down on relatability, he added back that unique production through vocal effects and to be honest he’s just a better writer than Lorde so he could pull it off

there’s plenty to like here but I just think it drags especially in the slower songs and regardless of the presence of some self awareness and satire it just feels nauseating at times

The biggest issue is that it goes from unbelievably relatable on her first two projects to borderline completely unrelatable on here in terms of being largely about fame and burnout and when you don’t have the pop melodys or the interesting production that just goes down like a lead balloon

It’s still like a 7 for me but yea it’s not at all worth a 4 year wait

no one agrees w you

trueee werent you like the biggest lore and melodrama fan on ktt1? haha it's so funny to see how everyone is disappointed

never rly f***ed w lorde, is this it ?

yea I’m a big fan
it’s a shame I do think she’ll bounce back but artists taking 4 years at this point is just ridiculous unless you literally never miss

what kinda pop music do you like

I just come to this thread to stare at her cheeks

I hate and love this post simultaneously

idk bro from MJ to justin bieber, timberlake, timbaland, alicia keys , mariah carey , grimes , charlie xcx, idkkk lotta different s*** but idk never clicked w lorde, saw her live once s*** was dopeeee af

doubt you’ll like this tbh
But you’d probably like her first two albums if you gave them another chance

The p4k review is gonna unleash shambles

for real

I think they’re just gonna give it like a 7.2 and call it a day

I wouldn't know how to put it better than the quote—it isn't necessarily manipulative, but to focus on the negative aspects of fame is still nourishing the fame and can feel hollow. Lorde is all right, she's a diarist and the album is about a successful escape from that world. But when I see Billie Eilish team publishing a book with her baby pictures, I can't take seriously her complaints about fame: maybe talk to your parents first.

You can't always trust the sincerity of popstars, basically. Criticizing fame has almost become a necessary step in your career once you gain fame, like...they're in five stars hotel, wondering what to do next, and the songs are already written. But sincere portrayals are rare. Lorde has a few lines about being young and rich that sound flat, but I'd say that the overall arc of Solar Power works.

When I get home and have my second listen >

1. Clash Music: 90/100
2. The Guardian: 80/100
3. The i: 80/100
4. The Scotsman: 80/100
5. The Times: 80/100
6. Entertainment Weekly: 75/100
7. Los Angeles Times: 70/100
8. The New Zealand Herald: 70/100
9. RIFF Magazine: 70/100
10. Rolling Stone: 70/100
11. Slant Magazine: 70/100
12. The Skinny: 60/100
13. The Sydney Morning Herald: 60/100
14. The Telegraph: 60/100
15. Spin: 50/100
16. Evening Standard: 40/100
17. The Independent: 40/100

The average critic score: 67/100 (B−)
(based on 17 reviews: 11 positive, 6 mixed; ~82.35%).

this sounds good to me so far what’s up with all the negativity?

I don’t know bro I love this jammy ass summery music

How dudes itt listening to solar power

facts I love that she brought a whole different vibe with this album, makes me want to watch midsommar for some reason lmao

This one hurts.

So first listen done and I think agree with general consensus that middle part is so samey & blended into each other. I like to hear it again less noisy background since I was on main road for that portion of the album.

First couple and last couple tracks are great though. California is amazing

Does anyone have link to the bonus tracks?

Like to listen

Her first 2 albums are pretty fire haven’t gave this one a listen yet

The discourse gonna be very interesting around this record.