46 minutes ago, bielneira said:

The rest of the album doesn't sound like the singles, but the essence is definitely there. "What Was That" is the weakest on the album. "Man of the Year" is still one of my favorites, and I believe a lot of people will change their minds on it when they hear it within the context of the album.

In conclusion, I'd say: go with an open mind, and don't skip the singles. It's her best album production-wise without a doubt, but you need to really pay attention to details on the album. The lyrics are not as deep as Melodrama. On Virgin, as she already stated, she is raw, transparent, and very graphic. She is telling exactly what she feels without thinking much about it. 

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT WAS THAT IS THE WEAKEST? 

 

 

ELLA...... I'M NOT READY. 

 

Would you say you should listen from front to back (first track to last track) in order? 

Just now, coney island said:

How did it adjust your discography ranking?

For now...

1. Melodrama / Virgin (I haven't decided between these yet, but I do think Virgin has the potential to become my undeniable #1)
3. Solar Power
4. Pure Heroine

3 minutes ago, Cherish said:

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT WAS THAT IS THE WEAKEST? 

Yes, but of course this is just my opinion. I know a lot of people here hated "Man of the Year", but it has always been my favorite single.

 

3 minutes ago, Cherish said:

Would you say you should listen from front to back (first track to last track) in the correct order? 

YES!

I'm listening to Solar Power for the final time before Virgin releases and I'm getting emotional.  I'm excited for this new album but also bittersweet to finally let go of this era.

Why am I screaming at the word Lordeussy

Just now, bielneira said:

Yes, but of course this is just my opinion. I know a lot of people here hated "Man of the Year", but it has always been my favorite single.

 

YES!

I KNEW IT. I lowkey hate when we get singles from artists when the album from front to back is the best way to listen. 

 

Okay, another question, do you see any other singles and did they just play it over the speakers for y'all or did you get headphones? 

Just now, Tylerbv said:

Why am I screaming at the word Lordeussy

Because it's hilarious

 

10 minutes ago, Cherish said:

Would you say you should listen from front to back (first track to last track) in order? 

Obviously ddd

3 minutes ago, Cherish said:

I KNEW IT. I lowkey hate when we get singles from artists when the album from front to back is the best way to listen. 

 

Okay, another question, do you see any other singles and did they just play it over the speakers for y'all or did you get headphones? 

"Favourite Daughter" and "Broken Glass" are single material. Most pop songs on the album alongside "What Was That" e "Hammer".

It was played over a speaker. I can't wait to hear it with my headphones on (pun intended). 

1 hour ago, bielneira said:

This album sound nothing like something she did before. Totally new sound for her and very experimental

what are your faves??

1 minute ago, bielneira said:

"Favourite Daughter" and "Broken Glass" are single material. Most pop songs on the album alongside "What Was That" e "Hammer".

It was played over a speaker. I can't wait to hear it with my headphones on (pun intended). 

The slayage of an album over a speaker.... oh, I'm really not ready now 

i wonder if they played the vinyl for y'all or the clear cd (which im so excited to see in person) 

Just now, despy said:

what are your faves??

I don't have a defined top 3 just yet, but "Current Affairs", "Shapeshifter", and "David" were consensus between everyone present.

how many hours til virgin lordussy is born in new zealand?

Didn't listen to any snippets but it's good to hear great things from those who have.

 

I think this just further proves that she should've dropped this album with no pre release singles, it's by far the best type of rollout for someone like her.

Edited June 26, 20251 yr by Before the Dawn

4 minutes ago, Cherish said:

The slayage of an album over a speaker.... oh, I'm really not ready now 

It's a new Lorde for sure, but one that we've always hoped would appear. I loved how she experimented on this album. Not only sonically, but vocally as well. She is definitely not following ANY "pop structure" rules. She never did, but on this album is pretty evident. 

1 minute ago, Before the Dawn said:

I think this just further proves that she should've dropped this album with no pre release singles, it's by far the best type of rollout for someone like her.

YES! YES! YES!

3 minutes ago, Kimi said:

how many hours til virgin lordussy is born in new zealand?

8h27min

5 minutes ago, bielneira said:

I don't have a defined top 3 just yet, but "Current Affairs", "Shapeshifter", and "David" were consensus between everyone present.

I was present at the same listening party. Can confirm we had to play Current Affairs and Shapeshifter twice due to the amount of gaggery

Just now, conquxror said:

I was present at the same listening party. Can confirm we had to play Current Affairs and Shapeshifter twice due to the amount of gaggery

It's funny how the "Shapeshifter" snippet Lorde shared doesn't make justice to the full song

I'm excited, first thing in the morning. I will light a cig for this one.

17 minutes ago, bielneira said:

I don't have a defined top 3 just yet, but "Current Affairs", "Shapeshifter", and "David" were consensus between everyone present.

 

10 minutes ago, conquxror said:

I was present at the same listening party. Can confirm we had to play Current Affairs and Shapeshifter twice due to the amount of gaggery

 

9 minutes ago, bielneira said:

It's funny how the "Shapeshifter" snippet Lorde shared doesn't make justice to the full song

Shapeshifter being my claimed track... oh im not ready

25 minutes ago, bielneira said:

It's a new Lorde for sure, but one that we've always hoped would appear. I loved how she experimented on this album. Not only sonically, but vocally as well. She is definitely not following ANY "pop structure" rules. She never did, but on this album is pretty evident. 

It's either gonna be very good or VERY bad but either way that means new Lorde and my body is not ready.

 

9 minutes ago, Cherish said:

It's either gonna be very good or VERY bad but either way that means new Lorde and my body is not ready.

 

Yes, people will love it or hate it to death. 

Edited June 26, 20251 yr by bielneira

14 minutes ago, bielneira said:

Yes, people will love it or hate it to death. 

Just like Solar Power  

I've already decided from the singles it's gonna be competing for #1.