02-07-2025, 00:05
Virgin – Lorde – Mellope Album Review
1. Hammer (7.3/10)
Her accent felt like it was going to flood through, but thankfully it didn't because I think it makes the songs worse. "Hammer" is from Lorde's upcoming album "Virgin" and continues the alt-pop with artistic values. The song talks about love and identity and gives the song the meaning it feels like it needs. Hopefully the rest of "Virgin" can at least be as good as this.
2. What Was That (5.5/10)
I've always found her voice partly annoying, but I think it shows a lot more on this.
Alt-pop, which showcases that Lorde's album may not be as good as we think.
3. Shapeshifter (8.1/10)
The song has some great strings in the background that add to the surreal feeling of the song. The lyrics are about personal identity and relationship issues, which feel appropriate with the choice of sound.
4. Man Of The Year – Lorde (7.7/10)
Her accent doesn't come through as much on this (which I prefer), and it serves as a big improvement from "What Was That". It contains her artistic alt-pop sound, which makes her albums so strong, and if she keeps this up, then we could see the 2025 "Melodrama".
5. Favourite Daughter (8.1/10)
Lorde called this the hardest song to make on the album, and I can clearly see there's so much effort; the song's hook is uplifted with every component coming together to create an experience just like "Man of the Year" but with a new meaning.
6. Current Affairs (7/10)
The electronic input near the end was a strange and unique choice that didn't pay off, aside from the fact that the song follows the form of the previous songs. Good.
7. Clearblue (7.6/10)
The meaning is so real; it's emotional and provides an amazing storytelling side, but now it feels like production-wise she's following the same steps to make similar-sounding songs. It's still great, but a switch-up would be nice.
8. GRWM (7.5/10)
I don't have much to add to this; if you like the rest, then you'll probably like this.
9. Broken Glass (8/10)
The song's effects on the lyric "Broken Glass" felt a lot clearer and refreshing, adding to the song's score.
10. If She Could See Me Now (8/10)
Definitely the most interesting production yet, the synths, keyboards, electrics and key switches were just making the song burst with the life that "Virgin" craves.
11. David (9.3/10)
Casually ending the album with the best song on it is an interesting choice, but I'm also one for a great outro! The emotional value is brought up in the most powerful way to express vulnerability, and the song just feels like one that is the best too close, on a note that makes you zone off (in an amazing way) – true art.
OVERVIEW:
A record that shows Lorde still has her shine, with the album having well-approached storytelling, mostly good progression of the sound and, of course, the Lorde we know and love.
BEST – David
WORST – What Was That?
Score: 8.1/10
1. Hammer (7.3/10)
Her accent felt like it was going to flood through, but thankfully it didn't because I think it makes the songs worse. "Hammer" is from Lorde's upcoming album "Virgin" and continues the alt-pop with artistic values. The song talks about love and identity and gives the song the meaning it feels like it needs. Hopefully the rest of "Virgin" can at least be as good as this.
2. What Was That (5.5/10)
I've always found her voice partly annoying, but I think it shows a lot more on this.
Alt-pop, which showcases that Lorde's album may not be as good as we think.
3. Shapeshifter (8.1/10)
The song has some great strings in the background that add to the surreal feeling of the song. The lyrics are about personal identity and relationship issues, which feel appropriate with the choice of sound.
4. Man Of The Year – Lorde (7.7/10)
Her accent doesn't come through as much on this (which I prefer), and it serves as a big improvement from "What Was That". It contains her artistic alt-pop sound, which makes her albums so strong, and if she keeps this up, then we could see the 2025 "Melodrama".
5. Favourite Daughter (8.1/10)
Lorde called this the hardest song to make on the album, and I can clearly see there's so much effort; the song's hook is uplifted with every component coming together to create an experience just like "Man of the Year" but with a new meaning.
6. Current Affairs (7/10)
The electronic input near the end was a strange and unique choice that didn't pay off, aside from the fact that the song follows the form of the previous songs. Good.
7. Clearblue (7.6/10)
The meaning is so real; it's emotional and provides an amazing storytelling side, but now it feels like production-wise she's following the same steps to make similar-sounding songs. It's still great, but a switch-up would be nice.
8. GRWM (7.5/10)
I don't have much to add to this; if you like the rest, then you'll probably like this.
9. Broken Glass (8/10)
The song's effects on the lyric "Broken Glass" felt a lot clearer and refreshing, adding to the song's score.
10. If She Could See Me Now (8/10)
Definitely the most interesting production yet, the synths, keyboards, electrics and key switches were just making the song burst with the life that "Virgin" craves.
11. David (9.3/10)
Casually ending the album with the best song on it is an interesting choice, but I'm also one for a great outro! The emotional value is brought up in the most powerful way to express vulnerability, and the song just feels like one that is the best too close, on a note that makes you zone off (in an amazing way) – true art.
OVERVIEW:
A record that shows Lorde still has her shine, with the album having well-approached storytelling, mostly good progression of the sound and, of course, the Lorde we know and love.
BEST – David
WORST – What Was That?
Score: 8.1/10