1 minute ago, Kayseri Mantisi said:

Axe is literally one of her best songs what is this? Very few songs are able to capture the musical feeling of falling in love as well as that song 🪓

I know it's a very loved track, but it never did anything for me. The lyrics are very good though, so this is all Antonoff's fault

Just finished the listening party a few hours ago. 
 

For anyone who is into it, this is clearly an album that would be deeply enhanced by MDMA. I feel it would come alive and open up in an even more special way. 
 

my highlights: Shapeshifter, Current Affairs, Broken Glass

 

There is such a vulnerability in this album that feels more visceral than something like Liability. 
 

Also, I feel she's very brave in the way she doesn't go where the song may feel it typically would. It ducks, pivots and weaves almost like you're hearing parts on the wind. 
 

The continuous presence of the "aha"s feels like the motif of the album. And I think it really speaks to how she juxtaposes very rigid verses with very free flowing sections that almost lift off on their own. 
 

Cannot wait to listen again.

Edited June 26, 20251 yr by Kayseri Mantisi

4 minutes ago, Miss Fortune said:

Just finished the listening party a few hours ago. 
 

For anyone who is into it, this is clearly an album that would be deeply enhanced by MDMA. I feel it would come alive and open up in an even more special way. 
 

my highlights: Shapeshifter, Current Affairs, Broken Glass

 

There is such a vulnerability in this album that feels more visceral than something like Liability. 
 

Also, I feel she's very brave in the way she doesn't go where the song may feel it typically would. It ducks, pivots and weaves almost like you're hearing parts on the wind. 
 

The continuous presence of the "aha"s feels like the motif of the album. And I think it really speaks to how she juxtaposes very rigid verses with very free flowing sections that almost lift off on their own. 
 

Cannot wait to listen again.

I just saw something on reddit that mentioned cello passages that kinda stood out to the poster  did you notice some notable celli in there?

My scrobbles since 2019:

1. Melodrama 4280

2. Pure Heroine (combined) 1868

3. Solar Power (combined) 1269

 

20 minutes ago, jeauseph said:

I just saw something on reddit that mentioned cello passages that kinda stood out to the poster  did you notice some notable celli in there?

Yes! Now that you mention it. I can't remember which track it was. It might have been shapeshifter. 
 

Primarily the album is classic piano + synth driven though. 

ughh give it to me i cantttt 

for anyone who's heard it: do we think it'll be done justice listening to it in bed at midnight or should i wait for a better time 😭

Edited June 26, 20251 yr by revengeseeker

My top 5 most played songs:

1. Liability - 1344

2. Perfect Places - 323

3. What Was That - 207

4. Mood Ring - 165

5. Sober - 147

 

Waiting for midnight local. Heard David snippet yesterday and that's my type of thing 

 

seems like signed inserts are 10x10 size

Just got the red vinyl! Hammer just started playing! Rolling a joint rn! Off work today! Life is good! LORDE IS BACK!

17 minutes ago, Catch22 said:

1. Liability - 1344

 

Are you okay, mentally? 

 

9 minutes ago, beyonceparkwood said:

Are you okay, mentally? 

 

Why did this make me scream 

 

Ot: AOTY soon

15 minutes ago, beyonceparkwood said:

Are you okay, mentally? 

 

Baby REALLY hurt him 

haven't heard a single snippet, so excited  

18 minutes ago, Daddy said:

Just got the red vinyl! Hammer just started playing! Rolling a joint rn! Off work today! Life is good! LORDE IS BACK!

Give us all the updates! 

35 minutes ago, Catch22 said:

My top 5 most played songs:

1. Liability - 1344

2. Perfect Places - 323

3. What Was That - 207

4. Mood Ring - 165

5. Sober - 147

 

Waiting for midnight local. Heard David snippet yesterday and that's my type of thing 

oh, the taste?

 

Mood Ring is my jam, it reminds me of the hook of an arabic song and it's just  

41 minutes ago, revengeseeker said:

for anyone who's heard it: do we think it'll be done justice listening to it in bed at midnight or should i wait for a better time 😭

from the twitter snippets, I wanna be in my bed, fully dark room with epyleptic videos playing on my tv + sparkling wine

21 minutes ago, Daddy said:

Just got the red vinyl! Hammer just started playing! Rolling a joint rn! Off work today! Life is good! LORDE IS BACK!

GIVE US LIVE REACTIONSSS DADDY 

Can't wait to get into it in one hour on my lunch break 

4 minutes omg

 

if NZ uploads not 320kbps or FLAC, then DON'T listen to it. 

My little comments to every unreleased song (only listened to those without the singles to get this to you quicker)

 

Spoiler

Shapeshifter - spoken intro is so cool, the melodies are strong and those synths that sound like strings (?) are pure earcandy

Favorite Daughter - euphoric pre-chorus, incredible melodies and the background vocals are sick, bridge is taking me somewhere. Melodrama vibes are out of this world on this one!

Current Affairs - that afrobeat (?) sample is so fun, sounds like a constant build-up, vocal layering is so intricate on here, the chill beat is amazing I really enjoy it!

Clearblue - Basically an acappella song, it's giving tortured robot in the best way

GRWM - ohhhh, this is the one! Almost feels like a subdued SOPHIE production at points

Broken Glass - playful 80s synth bouncing all over the place, a pop song, her 1989 moment

If She Could See Me Now - production is great with those cutting synths and the guitar in between. really love it!

David - slow start, picks up speed and builds into a glorious outro to the album, vocal production is INSANE!

First listen is a strong 8 or 9 for me. The album reminds me of Charlis original description of Brat. Very minimal, straight to the point, honest and raw.

Just so happy to have her back!

 

@Swiftie In Red @Kayseri Mantisi

6 minutes ago, KatyPrismSpirit said:

4 minutes omg

 

It's not 12 yet in NZ