Brainiac 10,916 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 This is her best album for me on first listen. The melodies and the production are some of my favorite stuff she's ever done! Standouts on first listen are Shapeshifter, Favourite Daughter, Broken Glass and If She Could See Me Now. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 52,425 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 It’s… okay!! It’s cute!! I liked the beat, so… Maybe I’m just outgrowing Lorde… but also this is a big improvement over SoLard Dour!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy232000 11,319 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 What a mid album. Sorry but this type of lo-Fi minimalistic alt pop is not something I can personally listen to if I’m not severely tipsy or high. It’s a snooze fest if you’re not in the right mood. It’s the first album I hear entirely and intentionally from her, and I think she’s just a very “mystical” musician. Not your day to day pick. Just something you play in the background when you want something mellow to bring the hype down with a joint. Otherwise there’s nothing but her vocals and a synth happening. Interesting conceptually, but production wise flat and boring, this took how many years to make? I feel all songs could’ve been written and recorded within a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonBaetens 8,437 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) It's bad imo. I don't know why, but I didn't connect with a single song and everything sounds the same. I know many people hated Solar Power but that at least had some tracks I really liked, whereas on this album everything is meh to me. Maybe it's not for me, maybe I need more time with it. The tracks I enjoyed more than others where What Was That, Shapeshifter, Clear Blue and Broken Glass (which kinda sounds like Britney's Shattered Glass??). But still I doubt I'll revisit this album. Songs like 'If She Could See Me Now' really sound like something she's made 20 times before. But she gave us Pure Heroine and Melodrama, those albums will forever remain impeccable. Edited June 27 by SimonBaetens when you're lonely, I'll be lonely too / https://www.last.fm/user/SimonBaetens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelusionalGaga 29,579 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I think I enjoy it as an album quite a bit. However there are no clear standout songs for me. It all kinda bleeds together. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,677 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 oooo just finished the new drag race lemme put my headphones on and listen !!!! love the 3 singles released so far, not particularly GAGGED but they're good songs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsemanche 93,306 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 This is by far her least accessible album, no wonder not everyone is into it Soft, soothing, and succulent 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimo 966 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I dream of the day we let ourselves time and few listenings before coming here and ranting an album is bad. This one is clearly not accessible on the first take. But it definately has qualities. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionLover 6,653 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 MAYHEM is in danger at the grammys 13 | this is my dancefloor i fought for, your voice is louder, it echoes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlikegaga 8,904 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 lorde is my second fave after Ga, i loved Solar Power, so you best believe i'm loving the new stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 105,595 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Incredible album. After Solar Power left me so insanely disappointed I couldn’t even listen to her music for a while. Lorde is finally back. Current Affairs is a CAREER HIGHLIGHT. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeo 420 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 First listen is good. I cringed so hard hearing the dancehall sample in Current Affairs. I'm not a prude, but I hate songs that so overtly mention genitalia and f*****g etc. I feel like I can't enjoy the song or share it with anyone. I don't need to know about how tight anyone's p***y (or b***y) is in a song. lol. Ruins a perfectly good song. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,677 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I'm really into it, it's very interesting, some songs are so unique and !!!!!. Love the lyrics, feelings, stories she's telling, I'm laying feeling very introspective (lol) and playing it again the production is kisses I have the "I wish the songs were longer" desire but I also think it all works as it is so there it is but I still want longer lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsemanche 93,306 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 40 minutes ago, Keeo said: First listen is good. I cringed so hard hearing the dancehall sample in Current Affairs. I'm not a prude, but I hate songs that so overtly mention genitalia and f*****g etc. I feel like I can't enjoy the song or share it with anyone. I don't need to know about how tight anyone's p***y (or b***y) is in a song. lol. Ruins a perfectly good song. You dont need to know but she needs to express it and this is her art so I don't see how it ruins anything Soft, soothing, and succulent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howsAnnie 411 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Have been listening to it on repeat since release and it's sooo good! Her best work since Pure Heroine, imo. And I was so ready to be disappointed because I really liked the three singles and was actively trying not to get my hopes up too high, but wow!!! If only it were longer! But at least this way it makes for a very cohesive experience full of highlights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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