The singer “Lorde” has not released an album since 2017. Compared to Lorde’s last album, this soundtrack is very different. In this album, her energy seems to be changing. It shows her growth with her mental health. She seems a lot happier, choosing to express it with her music. Lorde gave her fans an idea of what to expect on the album, releasing her lead track called “Solar Power” on June 11. Not long before this, Lorde had shown the world the cover art for the album. It caused shock to many -- her fans' excitement quickly grew as the attention came back on her.
Lorde’s third studio album, “Solar Power” did not disappoint. Many people were concerned about the sound of the album, claiming that it was different from her old albums. Several fans of artists do not appreciate when artists change up their vibe in their music, despite the fact that they rush these singers into releasing new music. Lorde did not rush into releasing this music, showing that she put her heart into this piece. Instead of focusing just on her life as an artist, she spent time with her friends and traveled. It was clear that Lorde needed a break, and she returned with strong, new music. Her lyrics in these songs are about her escaping into summer and enjoying herself. She surrounds herself with things that make her happy, inspiring her. The endings of each of the songs all blend together very well, making the album easy to listen to. It definitely isn’t a one-listen album.
With this album, Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo are in a struggle against one another, the United Kingdom's number one album. The 43 minute long album has interesting track names, for example, “Mood Ring” and “The Man with the Axe.” Knowing Lorde, these songs may have deeper meanings than what they appear to have. Like many other artists, Lorde shows a lot of symbolism in her songs. It may seem like she’s singing an innocent song, but once someone takes a look at the lyrics, your eyes are truly opened. Fans have inspected some of her lyrics and have gotten to several different conclusions, but the artist from New Zealand has yet to clarify some of them. For the most part, Lorde does not do much opening up about her new works, This is especially shown her “ghosting” the music industry for a while, and returning with an incredible comeback.
Unlike her previous albums, Lorde has decided to not have such a serious tone with her songs. This especially shows her growth with her mental health. Now, Lorde is back and better than ever. The brilliant singer has started a new era with her music. This album earned ⅘ stars and was well worth the wait.