Melodrama

album by Lorde

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Lorde's second album, Melodrama, released in 2017, received widespread critical acclaim. The album features 11 songs that delve into themes of youth and womanhood. Its sound is influenced by a variety of genres, including modern electronic dance music, retro Europop, and the vocal style of early Kate Bush. The lead single from Melodrama was "Green Light".1

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…“Green Light,” Lorde’s sophomore album, Melodrama (2017), was greeted with an overwhelmingly positive critical reception. Melodrama’s 11 songs explored themes of youth and womanhood with a sound that drew on influences ranging from modern electronic dance music to retro Europop to the soaring vocals of early Kate Bush.
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…“Green Light,” Lorde’s sophomore album, Melodrama (2017), was greeted with an overwhelmingly positive critical reception. Melodrama’s 11 songs explored themes of youth and womanhood with a sound that drew on influences ranging from modern electronic dance music to retro Europop to the soaring vocals of early Kate Bush.
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