[109] The album sold 18,294 copies in its debut at number four on the Official Charts Company's UK Albums Chart, where it was later certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for shipments of 100,000 copies. «Pure Heroine» — дебютний студійний альбом новозеландської співачки Lorde. No, Pure Heroine is at its best when Lorde’s acerbic wit focuses less on her status as an "outsider" and more on Yelich-O’Connor, the Auckland teenager still getting her feet wet in life. [13] During its recording, Lorde said that she "didn't really have a specific sound in mind". That’s all back to my cave. [19], "Still Sane" is a spare ballad, with lyrics grappling with Lorde's "ambition and fears of how fame will affect her. (Every once in a while I am recognized on the street - one of you breathlessly clutches my hand, shaking and speaking quickly, and I feel this SHOCK of love.). [87], "Tennis Court" was released as the second single from the album. "[30] Lorde also uses metaphors involving teeth, describing the "Hollywood smile",[30] which several publications related to social class structures and economic inequality. She explained that the album, which is almost finished, will chronicle her transition away from her teenage self. It’s pretty simple really.”, Lorde attended the Dior show in Paris with Kanye West, blessing the world with that famous goth pals pic. [90] It performed modestly on international charts, debuting at number one in New Zealand[91] and charting in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. But Ella Yelich-O’Connor, aka Lorde, has handled her sharp ascent over the last three and a half years with grace, sensitivity, and humor. Pure Heroine feels surprisingly real and fully formed, punching through sparse, cushily booming post-hip-hop tracks with vividly searching lyrics Read Review. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 129,000 album-equivalent units, and topped the charts in 12 other markets. “We’ve written a couple of songs,” he said. [75] Lorde appeared on stage with new outfits to accommodate the mood of the songs. [95] The song was critically acclaimed by critics who praised its catchy production and "club-ready" atmosphere. Following the passing of David Bowie, who had told Lorde that listening to her “felt like listening to tomorrow,” Lorde performed “Life on Mars” at the Brit Awards. [148] In 2014, Pure Heroine was named Album of the Year and Best Pop Album at the New Zealand Music Awards,[149] and was awarded the Taite Music Prize. [103] After eleven weeks on the chart, Pure Heroine rebounded to number two and was certified triple platinum. [27] According to NME, its lyrics indicate that Lorde is "bored". Lipshutz of Billboard described its instrumentation as "over canyon-sized bass and popping percussion". [86] The song received three Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, winning in the latter two categories. [88] It was also well-received from critics, most of whom praised the song's production and musical style. [29] The singer's lyrics detail "the mundanity of teenage life" and celebrate the "often ignored intelligence of the next generation. For one thing, I made a very deliberate choice to withdraw for a little while from a public life. [168][169] He credits the album for starting his "obsession with pop music". Extended edition cover artwork is similar, but has the word "extended" beneath the title. After several unsuccessful sessions with songwriters, Lorde was paired with Joel Little by A&R representative Scott Maclachlan, who assisted with the album's production. [61] [52] It begins with a "lonely guitar note" before transitioning into a "roaring dance beat". Since ceasing touring behind Pure Heroine in late 2014, Lorde has mostly laid low. [33], Lorde posted the album's release date along with its cover art and track listing to her Twitter account on 12 August 2013. [178] Genius ranked Pure Heroine at number 50 on its list of the 100 Best Albums of the 2010s. Of course, throughout this time frame, there have been plenty of questions regarding her sophomore album, starting as early as December 2013, when Lorde told Billboard, “I’ve been writing but I haven’t really had time to hit the studio as of yet.” Since then, she’s collaborated with Disclosure, curated a soundtrack for The Hunger Games, posted vague Instagram and Tumblr updates from the studio, and even chilled by the beach. "[127] In contrast, Spin reviewer Maura Johnston suggested that Lorde used her age as a "clumsy ploy", declaring her music "aggressively okay" and washed in "(possibly fake) teen-pop-star ennui". [123], Pure Heroine received generally positive reviews from critics; aggregating website Metacritic reports a normalized rating of 79, based on 28 reviews. [48] Written when Lorde was traveling the world, the song was a "tribute to her friends and country". [63] Two months later, Lorde performed several songs from the album and her EP on Live with Letterman[64] and at a concert the singer held at the Warsaw Venue in Brooklyn. [152] It was further praised by critics for its refreshing take on pop,[43] and for challenging present-day music and its performers, including artists such as Miley Cyrus and Rihanna. [13], The album is built around Little's production, which incorporates deep bass, loops, and programmed beats. New Zealand songstress Lorde's new album, Pure Heroine, hit the Web Monday (September 23) as a special pre-release stream via her MTV Artist Page, and … "[134] Conversely, Adam Offitzer of Pretty Much Amazing awarded the album a B grade, asserting it was "no masterpiece", but engaging enough to keep Lorde relevant. Lorde previously referred to West as “like my school principal, if the school is pop.” (Yes, this is relevant to her new album—when are these two going to collaborate beyond a remix already?