Solar Power is the third album in Lorde’s catalog. After rising to stardom in her early teens, she takes time to reflect on her choices after being blinded by fame. Now, she celebrates her overcomings while watching the sunset.
Ella Marija, from New Zealand, was always active when it came to performing arts. More specifically, she was inclined toward talent shows, where she would pick up the mic and sing.
Firstly, music composition takes time. But thanks to her mother, Ella grew up with novels in her hand, which contributed to her writing process.
In life comes a defining moment when a person can follow ordinary steps. That is, to go to school followed by university. Nevertheless, she doubled down on herself and opted out of college.
Alike Girl in Red, she took the Do It Yourself (DIY) approach and uploaded her extended play (EP), “The Love Club” (2012) to Soundcloud.
First impressions are undoubtedly key factors in attracting the masses to differ from the rest. And Lorde had the perfect single up to her sleeve with “Royals.”
Once she had everyone’s attention, she debuted her first commercial long play (LP), “Pure Heroine” (2013). An LP, which was praised for her unique vocals.
After spending months locked in the studio writing, producing, and mastering, a musician has the opportunity to present the new material.
Generally, an album’s life cycle can only be extended for 2 years. During that period, artists release singles, and their accompanying videos, and go on tour.
After “Pure Heroine’s” cycle, Lorde published her sophomore effort, “Melodrama” (2017). An LP, which she used as an outlet to let her emotions out after a failed relationship.
Yet overcoming pain leads to success. Hence, it debuted atop the charts. The material gave her the green light to hit the road for a world tour.
On tour, artists get to explore perfect places and learn from different cultures, which can spark creativity. In 2019, she isolated and traveled to Antarctica. Earth’s 5th continental with its lowest temperatures.
If “Pure Heroine” was about youth and “Melodrama” was about breakups, her next record was about escaping. On August 20, 2021, her third LP surfaced.
Solar Power
Its first single “Solar Power,” paves the path for the record. That is, welcoming teens onto the beaches for a getaway. But once the sun sets down, there is also the dark side.
On “California,” Lorde reflects on her royal years of fame and how she succumbed to the flashes. However, on “Mood Ring,” she invites her listeners to fly somewhere eastern to watch the sunset.
Teaming up for a consecutive time with producer Jack Antonoff indeed shows what the duo is capable of crafting. A record filled with high notes and catchy choruses.
Happy summer, everyone! Watch “Secrets from a Girl” and listen to Lorde’s “Solar Power” entirely.
