I really don’t get what people see in this. The lyrics are completely asinine in some songs (see: I Got the Juice, Screwed, Americans). The production is okay... but forgettable. She isn’t being inventive on any of these songs. I really don’t get why people are calling this decade defining, outside of promoting pansexuality, homosexuality, etc. It’s a good intention, but I just think she’s shooting herself in the foot by being downright goofy and obnoxious on some ... read more

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Melodrama marks a huge growth and improvement in Lorde's songwriting. Sonically, it's very intricate and deeply interesting. It's one of the most quickly memorable albums I've heard all year. I was surprised at how many of the songs hooked themselves into my brain only after the first listen.

Favorites: Green Light, Homemade Dynamite, Liability, Supercut
Least Favorites: Writer In the Dark

Big Fish Theory is a super innovative album and has some of the best beats I've heard this year, but it lacks focus sometimes. Everything sounds very crisp and defined. Vince's flow is wonderful (per usual) but his lyrics often lack the focus and descriptiveness of Prima Donna. This album feels a bit like the opposite of a concept album, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But at times it feels like a hodge podge of few amazing songs and a few good ones.

Favorites: Crabs In a Bucket, Big ... read more