Solar Power

by Lorde

Overview

As a title, Solar Power nods at Lorde's environmental concerns yet also neatly sums up the vibe of her third album. Leaving the sullen introspection of her teens behind, Lorde now basks in the sun, soaking up the rays and exuding good vibes. This doesn't mean Solar Power is an album riddled with uptempo bops and hooks, however. Lorde keeps things subdued and stoned, stretching out her tunes and burying her vocals underneath approximations of folk and chill-out pop. Every so often, songs threaten to emerge from the haze -- a lyric catches hold, melodies start to gain shape -- then they drift back into the mist where they swirl until they dissipate. Such formlessness feels deliberate; it's as if Lorde is consciously avoiding the path that would lead to a satisfying conclusion because she's more interested in the journey than the destination. Wandering can generate its own rewards provided you're in the mood to get lost. That sentiment applies to Solar Power. If you're riding and vibing with Lorde, this bright shapelessness is superb mood music. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/20/2021
Label:	Crush Music / Emi Records / Republic / Universal
UPC:	0602438176489

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lorde   Primary Artist
Bobby Hawk   Violin
Jack Antonoff   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background),Guitar (12 String Acoustic),Bass,Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Mellotron,Wurlitzer,Percussion,Farfisa Organ
James Milne   Vocals (Background)
Malay   Bass,Organ,Piano,Keyboards,Guitar (Acoustic)
Evan Smith   Flute,Keyboards,Saxophone
Phoebe Bridgers   Vocals (Background)
Marlon Williams   Vocals (Background)
Cole Karmen-Green   Trumpet
Claire Cottrill   Vocals (Background)
Robyn   Vocals,Guest Artist
Matt Chamberlain   Drums,Percussion
Cole Kamen-Green   Trumpet
Ella Yelich O'Connor   DX-7

Technical Credits

Malay   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Jimmy McDonald   Engineer
Evan Smith   Engineer
Mike Williams   String Engineer
Lorde   Producer
Will Maclellan   Engineer
Brian Cruz   Assistant Engineer
Matt Wolach   Mixing Assistant
Jon Gautier   String Engineer
Tony Berg   Vocal Producer
Chris Gehringer   Mastering Engineer
Will Quinnell   Assistant Mastering Engineer
Mark "Spike" Stent   Mixing
Matt Chamberlain   Programming
Jack Antonoff   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Programming
Laura Sisk   Mixing
Robin Carlsson   Composer
Ella Yelich O'Connor   Composer