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Lorde's ‘Solar Power’: Nature-inspired album hailed for its 'perfect summer vibe'

Lorde, like always refrained from posting about her new project on social media and therefore, no big announcement was made on Instagram or Twitter

After making her fans wait for four years, Lorde finally dropped her third studio album ‘Solar Power’. The New Zealand crooner was already teasing her fans by dropping off singles like the title track among other songs like ‘Mood Ring’ and ‘Stoned at the Nail Salon’. Social media users rushed to Twitter as soon as the album hit the streaming platforms.
 
Lorde, like always refrained from posting about her new project on social media and therefore, no big announcement was made on Instagram or Twitter. The 24-year-old singer’s brand new album is a follow-up to her 2017 hit record ‘Melodrama’ that hooked the music lovers with songs like ‘Green Light’, ‘Perfect Places’, and ‘Homemade Dynamite’. Lorde’s debut album called ‘Pure Heroine’ was released in 2013 that cemented her position in the industry with singles like ‘Royals’, ‘Team’, Tennis Court’ and ‘Glory and Gore’.
 
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Lorde finally drops her third studio album ‘Solar Power’

In order to check out the new album, fans can hit the leading streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.  Unlike her previous albums, Lorde’s new full-length record is inclined towards nature and Earth. Lorde had shared a mail last year with fans that read, “The beginning of summer is my favourite time in New Zealand, and this year in particular it feels like a gift.” And shedding light on the same, a few lines from the title track ‘Solar Power’ captured the essence perfectly. “I hate the winter / Can’t stand the cold/ But when the heat comes/ Something takes a hold.”

Lorde’s brand new record is released via Universal music and will also be available to fans on a disc-less, eco-conscious CD alternative called a “Music Box”. Each Music Box will include additional visual content, handwritten notes, exclusive photos,and a download card. Interestingly, the download card will allow fans to have access to two exclusive bonus tracks and other “special surprises” which will be announced later.

The singer-songwriter in an official statement had earlier stated, “The album is a celebration of the natural world, an attempt at immortalizing the deep, transcendent feelings I have when I’m outdoors.” The award-winning crooner continued, “In times of heartache, grief, deep love, or confusion, I look to the natural world for answers. I’ve learned to breathe out, and tune in. This is what came through.” Lorde will also hit the road in 2022 for her ‘Solar Power’ tour. Speaking of songs, this is how the tracklist of the album looks like:
 
‘The Path’
‘Solar Power’
‘California’
‘Stoned in the Nail Salon’
‘Fallen Fruit’
‘Secrets From a Girl (Who's Seen It All)’
‘The Man with An Axe’
‘Dominoes’
‘Big Star’
‘Leader of a New Regime’
‘Mood Ring’
‘Oceanic Feeling’

‘Lorde’s discography remains unscathed and skipless’

Lorde’s fans erupted with joy as soon as the album hit the Internet. The majority praised the singer’s new record and especially her experimenting with new sounds. One fan stated, “Listening to @lorde #solarpower and ita making me feel all kinds of things! I am grateful for being able to listen to this album whilst basking in the sun. You really do have a way with words Ella.” Another elated fan claimed, “And Lorde's discography remains unscathed and skipless.” One fan added, “Lorde's album is good f*k the gossip! apart from like 2 or 3 skips, the album was nice, something cute for the summer! i'll give it a 6.5/10.”
 
Meanwhile, one while talking about the song ‘Mood Ring’ tweeted, “This being the only song i can see myself going back to. its excellent, a groovy psychedelic “lorde worthy” masterpiece. a shame she didn’t stick with this sound and vibe for the entire album .” One user posted, “Solar Power is an amazing album, perfect summer vibe and it definitely highlights lordes capabilities as an artist such as her singing and lyricism! @lorde @jackantonoff THANKS FOR CREATING THIS PERFECT SUMMER ALBUM.” And, another loyal fan concluded, “What a beautiful album. Thank you @lorde for giving us Solar Power Yellow heart. I can't stop crying whilst relistening to Big Star for the 6th time right now. Reminds me of my sweet little doggo and bunny Smiling face. Can't wait to sing the whole album along with everyone else at a gig next year.”