Top tracks — play these first
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Solar Power — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of liberation and joy, showcasing Lorde's evolved sound while inviting listeners into a sun-soaked celebration of life.
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Stoned at the Nail Salon — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and contemplative mood, reflecting on the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
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California — With its lush instrumentation and vivid imagery, California captures a sense of yearning and escapism, representing the album's exploration of identity and place.
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Secrets From a Girl (Who’s Seen It All) — This track showcases Lorde's storytelling ability as she offers candid advice to a younger self, blending vulnerability with a sense of wisdom.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with ethereal production, creating a distinct sound within indie pop.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied arrangements and slower tempos.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'California' and 'Oceanic Feeling'.
- The lyrics often reflect personal introspection and environmental themes, with a conversational style that invites listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene outdoor relaxation vibes
- gentle reflective listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 20, 2021, Solar Power marks Lorde's third studio album and her first since the critically acclaimed Melodrama in 2017. By this point in her career, she had transitioned from teenage sensation to a more reflective artist navigating fame and personal growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grimes· Børns· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Path 3:41
- 2 Solar Power 3:12
- 3 California 3:11
- 4 Stoned at the Nail Salon 4:26
- 5 Fallen Fruit 3:58
- 6 Secrets From a Girl (Who’s Seen It All) 3:38
- 7 The Man With the Axe 4:15
- 8 Dominoes 2:03
- 9 Big Star 2:47
- 10 Leader of a New Regime 1:33
- 11 Mood Ring 3:45
- 12 Oceanic Feeling 6:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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