Lorde - Virgin (2025)
Lorde’s fourth album, “Virgin,” marks a bold return to her signature synth‑driven, emotionally resonant pop, bridging the raw intimacy of Melodrama with a fresh avant‑pop edge .
Production by Jim‑E Stack and Dan Nigro layers gritty electronics and club beats, yielding a sound both tender and unfiltered .
Lyrically, the album confronts gender fluidity, body image, sexual autonomy and even a pregnancy scare—no pop star has been this vulnerably frank .
Critics applaud its chaotic, carnal choruses and visceral honesty, with standout tracks like “Shapeshifter,” “Man of the Year” and the unaccompanied “Clearblue” earning particular acclaim .
Though some feel its production sometimes favors texture over melodic punch, the album’s emotional depth—raw, messily alive—cements Lorde as a fearless pop visionary .
Production by Jim‑E Stack and Dan Nigro layers gritty electronics and club beats, yielding a sound both tender and unfiltered .
Lyrically, the album confronts gender fluidity, body image, sexual autonomy and even a pregnancy scare—no pop star has been this vulnerably frank .
Critics applaud its chaotic, carnal choruses and visceral honesty, with standout tracks like “Shapeshifter,” “Man of the Year” and the unaccompanied “Clearblue” earning particular acclaim .
Though some feel its production sometimes favors texture over melodic punch, the album’s emotional depth—raw, messily alive—cements Lorde as a fearless pop visionary .
Genre: Indie Pop
Country: New Zealand
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 406th / 462
Highlight: Broken Glass
Made me think of:
Olivia Rodrigo
Caroline Polachek
Carly Rae Jepsen
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