Alessia Cara, Troye Sivan, Halsey and Billie Eilish all scream her influence. The Top 40 completely changed after this album released. It's crazy watching the progression of pop music over the past decade, and the amount of influence that Lorde has had on the current pop landscape.
She shot to prominence in early 2013 with a hugely popular EP, The Love Club, which produced single 'Royals. She was spotted at the young age of 12 singing at a talent show in her hometown near Auckland and subsequently signed to Universal. Elle Hunt, writing for The Spinoff quipped that the album's "almost conversational style of singing is now so ubiquitous, it's easy to forget it would not have been associated with pop ten years ago or fewer." Pure Heroine is the debut album from New Zealander Ella Yelich-O'Connor, who is better known as Lorde. Lorde's vocal performance on the album was credited by Peter Robinson of The Guardian for contributing to the rise of "whisperpop" in mainstream music, defined as "deceptively understated, intricate vocal performances" in vocalists Robinson also noted that Lorde was one of several artists that inspired a "raft of major signings". "A World Alone" (additional production by Yelich-O'Connor) 4:54 "Team" (additional production by Yelich-O'Connor) 3:13ġ0. I was listening to Royals back in April-ish, me and my friend said it would have been perfect for Gossip Girl (season 1/2). "Buzzcut Season" (additional production by Yelich-O'Connor) 4:06Ħ. Re: Lorde - Pure Heroine (September 30th) Oh wow, I've totally had a brain fart here. It was certified platinum in the United Kingdom, double platinum in Canada and triple platinum in Australia and the United States, selling more than three million copies worldwide.ĥ. Pure Heroine was one of 2014's best-selling albums. 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. Lorde released Pure Heroine's lead single, "Royals", to critical and commercial success it was followed by "Tennis Court", "Team" and "Glory and Gore". The album is known for its impact and influence on contemporary pop music and its challenge to modern-day artists. Pure Heroine deals with themes of youth and critiques mainstream culture, exploring wealth, fame, consumer culture and social status. It appeared on several year-end critics' lists, and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The album received positive reviews from most critics, many of whom praised its songwriting, production, and Lorde's vocal delivery. Pure Heroine is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer Lorde (at the age of 16), which was released through Universal, Lava, and Republic Records on 27 September 2013.