SOLAR POWER ~ Songwriter REACTS to Lorde ~ Full Album!!

[@lynndexter4460]

You have to be in a certain mood to understand the album. And when you do it’s greatly appreciated

[@Luscent]

Yeah I agree! If you go in expecting bangers you'll be disappointed but if you're ready for some chill vibes and beautiful vocals and lyricism you're set

[@100PCMMCW]

I respect that comment, but for me - this album hit from the first note for me, I guess for no other reason than I grew up in the '60's and 70's so my first memories of music are these vibes. Much respect, be safe and be well.

[@jaykay9400]

☀️😎🌴TIMESTAMPS🌴😎☀️ The Path - 1:52 Solar Power - 5:04 California - 7:17 Stoned at the Nail Salon - 9:59 Fallen Fruit - 13:22 Secrets from a Girl (Who’s Seen It All) - 15:38 The Man with the Axe - 19:10 Dominoes - 21:23 Big Star - 23:15 Leader of a New Regime - 25:23 Mood Ring - 27:17 Oceanic Feeling - 30:46 ✨Final Thoughts✨ - 34:44

[@100PCMMCW]

As a '60's baby from the UK. I sat, with my headphones on, in the dark, already open to what was coming next. Solar Power hinted at it, Stoned at The Nail Salon nibbled at it, and Mood Ring winked at it. With each, and EVERY song, Ella confirmed it for me. This album, in all it's nooks and crannies, is a thank you. It's a love letter to every person who raised her, and quite literally, every musician who raised her Mum and Dad. The vast majority of her loyal fans are not my age. Their sonic emotional journey through life is not that of me, my contemporaries or her Mum and Dad. But, they're going to absolutely ADORE Ella for introducing them to the music that storied her childhood, that shaped her musical sensibilities, that made her feel safe. Thank you Ella, thank you Mr. O' Connor and thank you Ms. Yellich. And Thank you Dylo - you've restored my faith in youth, social media, and the power of music.

[@yoonstarchild8350]

Actually Big Star is about her dead dog Pearl. It's so moving when related to a death, i never cried so much for a song i love it so much😪 great reaction btw💗

[@verify7629]

Love your icon, Rina Sawayama

[@helenpaul-smith754]

I cry every time I hear it, can’t stop myself.

[@Idontlikeyousoshutthefuckup]

Lorde said that the meaning of “Lead of a New Regime” “This song is set in a distant or not-so-distant future, one where the environment is unlivable, society has broken down and we’re all escaping to our far-flung natural sanctuaries to start again. I liked the image of a former popstar packing nothing but magazines and designer dresses”

[@Luscent]

Wow that's kinda dark... Like a cautionary tale I guess

[@therapyandfolklore]

I definitely love the album. I dont think it's fair of all the critics to say "but it's not like her last two albums". of course it's going to be different, she released melodrama 4 years ago. and I'm glad lorde finally found happiness! this album is so good, it feels like relaxing on a beach, with a cold drink in your hand 😁

[@100PCMMCW]

Really respect this comment.

[@fernando2917]

Let’s be honest it’s just not as good as her last two albums

[@100PCMMCW]

@@fernando2917 Do you have multiple personalities or were using the collective "US" to somehow lump everyone into your opinion. With respect, at this point, I reject any notion of having my autonomous opinions formed from 50 years of experience and emotions with music, lumped into a collective opinion that's the antithesis of my stated position. Sincerely, I offer a respectful suggestion. I suggest that you adjust your language in communication to a style that better reflects your OWN opinion. The OWN THAT opinion. I'll speak for myself thanks. I genuinely hope you continue to enjoy your journey with music, Be safe, be well, and Bon Chance

[@user-nz8xv2cu5z]

@@fernando2917 melodrama is her 1st but honestly solar power is way better than pure heroine, much more complex album

[@marciovelho747]

this album is exactly what I was expecting based on the singles and it didnt let me down. I definetly dont think it's everyone's cup of tea or something to be listen in every moment but that's totally fine. I also think that it have two or so songs that just are kinda boring which is ok. But I love how she broke everyone's expectations towards it, she's amazing

[@sef_destruct]

The Path is just *chef’s kiss* This is the kind of album where you don’t have to be critical of anything, shed every expectations and pressure, and just vibe with it. That’s exactly how Lorde meant it. And for that I really appreciate this reaction video. I don’t get people who compare it to Melodrama. It’s not Lorde’s fault she matured and healed emotionally and they didn’t lol

[@neontyler6663]

It’s so Magical and Sounds Sophisticated, it’s like i’m walking in a museum and everything has its own story and feeling…. And the 60’s with the early 2000’s track and of course her poetic lyricism, So Unique, A Masterpiece that i never heard or my soul is finding for this whole life. Thank you Lorde for making my life meditated. ☀️💛

[@ivanteixeira3001]

This album was so beyond my expectations! I think it’ll grow on me even more on multiple listens

[@johnnytsunami420]

I think you're right that the chorus hook on Stoned undermines the rest of the vibe and message a bit but I think its on purpose ya know? Lorde is having these internal reflections that mean something but also she might just be feeling some sort of way and overreacting. Being "melodramatic" if you will so Lorde being the self aware person she is, shoots out that tongue in cheek chorus line where she's just like "yeah im being pensive and thoughtful and maybe it means something but also who knows maybe im just baked and need a snack" i love it

[@Luscent]

Yeahh that's true she's eager to put it into perspective and not take herself too seriously

[@maritast.537]

I think it‘s so beautiful and warm . It‘s the absolutely best music to come down in this crazy world. It‘s like Meditation. It‘s warrming your soul. The Melodys are so phantastic and her voice is amazing. I love it so much . Greetings from Germany and thank‘s for your Review

[@Luscent]

I agree!!

[@leifsim]

The “Cherry black lipstick” line in Oceanic Feeling is a reference to the Pure Heroine era or just her past in general. During PH she wore a lot of black lipstick and now she’s saying she’s a different person now because she has this “power”, and she doesn’t need it anymore 😁

[@eleventyseven3742]

The two deluxe tracks are some of the best on this album. My faves are The Path, Fallen Fruit, Mood Ring, and Hold No Grudge😍

[@user-cf6jk3gm5x]

i’m glad lorde is happy and free and i love this album. i think she knew people would compare Solar Power to her previous work and i know homegirl doesn’t care at all. people comparing her work need to listen to something they actually like and touch some grass probably

[@carolinepamarthoward8639]

I loved her previous albums but this one made me become an absolute fan…beautiful songs. At 55 She makes me happy with tears of emotions.

[@100PCMMCW]

Mood Ring This may help a little nd perhaps answer a few other questions The theme of this particular song is a very tongue in cheek satirical dig at the "Wellness Industry" and Lorde is in character for this song - hence the very specific Blonde aesthetic. Ella kindly gave the fans who were able to attend the Live Pre - Premiere Chat with her this morning, the necessary back ground and heads up, which also explains her unusual vocal delivery. If you think back to Melodrama, the second part of Track 6(?) was Hard Feelings/Loveless. The Loveless part had an extremely unusual vocal delivery which represented the fury and pettiness and vindictiveness of a grieving lover. Lorde is a master of evocative emotive vocal choices and phrasing - and this new song is very much "Poking a very Large Bear -With the very Large stick" that is Ella's intellect and IQ. She has a rapier wit and this a very cleverly crafted masterpiece that forms one part of the 3D puzzle that is the Solar Power Universe. I love your reaction videos, keep it real and don't change a thing.

[@JM-ke1ve]

Fallen fruit is like a call to climate change “where the apple trees all grew, the fallen fruit” is saying to older generations look it use to be beautiful and now you left us here with fallen fruit

[@Luscent]

Oh yes ok that makes sense

[@100PCMMCW]

Secrets of a Girl is definitely her speaking to herself from the future! Spot on!

[@camillemoorman4650]

according to the spotify storyline, big star is actually about her dog who passed away, but it was written before he did and before she knew there was anything wrong with him. so the song is about how much she loves him🥺

[@grase99]

i saw someone describe the hook of stoned at the nail salon as sending "idk lol" after sending a really vulnerable text and that made me really get the point of the song

[@reeceoreilly9313]

Another great reaction - thank you 🙏 There is only one track where I get a much different meaning from the one you take - Dominoes - where I think she is being much more critical of the guy she sings about. A “wrecker” of sorts, who is able to bounce from one relationship to the next, treating women poorly, leaving a great deal of destruction in his wake while he gets to simply move on relatively unscathed. Your analysis of Big Star is spot on in a way, albeit she is singing about Pearl, the dog she loved and lost in 2019. So sad 🐶😢

[@helenpaul-smith754]

The critics remind me of the type of person she’s referring to in Mood Ring…. I can’t feel a thing (can’t connect with this album) and also we can get high but only if the wind blows in the right way (I’m so up tight I can only enjoy Lorde if she’s giving me Melodrama). Her message..She’s not your saviour you are your own saviour, tune into your own Solar Power.

[@Luscent]

Yeah that's a cool interpretation!

[@carolinepamarthoward8639]

Brilliant album that I share the love of with my daughter ❤

[@100PCMMCW]

@Luscent - I've been lurking your channel for a few months, but now Lorde's Album has dropped I've stuck my nose over the parapet! I love your channel, your style, and flow. Don't change a thing. Thanks for taking the time to react to this masterpiece. Subscribed

[@sonyablu7694]

I totally agree this album is for headphones. Some of the production only really makes sense when you're one on one with buds in your ears

[@edengallagher1044]

"appreciate it for what it is rather than what it's not" EXACTLY

[@russel2557]

big star is literally a tribute for her dog pearl who passed away I CRIED

[@jaistorm2054]

i love the 'dun dun dun dun dun dun dun' part of the 2nd chorus in Stoned at the Nail Salon. You nailed it Luscent :) me everytime i listen to it haha

[@reamdelrey]

fallen fruit is a masterpeice

[@mikami096]

unrelated but i love how relaxing your voice actually is!

[@GabrielFigueiraCardomingo]

I'm not exactly sure what 'Fallen Fruit' is about, but I DEFINITELY can hear it in the works of Stevie Nicks. I mean, the lyrics, the vocals, the witchery of that melody screams Stevie for me and I would love to hear it in her voice.

[@Luscent]

Yeahhhh I hear it

[@aliyahd2037]

this is beginning of me binging your entire channel. I'm not sure if you take suggestions but these are a couple amazing albums: Ashlyn, build a problem, blue neighbourhood, immunity, dawn and dusk, flicker

[@pedrostorino9993]

i’m so proud of her 🌞🌞😭😭💛

[@ethanlol4080]

I love your reactions so much ! I'd love to see your reaction and perceptions of Sling by Clairo

[@cesarortega8980]

Just “The path” >>>>>The entire 2021 Music ❤️

[@Luscent]

I love the path ♥️

[@lelo2672]

just been on a binge of these videos! love your stuff dan, I'd love to see you react to some Dorian Electra stuff! the flamboyant album is a hyperpop masterpiece imo :)

[@Luscent]

Thank you!! I'll add them to my list!

[@patafeu8652]

because the reviews are written by teens who are used to dumb commercial songs and sex lyrics. When an album isn't made for nightclubs or parties, they think it's bad that's all. They have no interest in musical art. poor world

[@SeeYaLove-lh3db]

Man with the axe was my least favorite on the album but somehow I'm finding myself singing it to myself and I love it very much....man with an axe for me is best described by the line "you felled me clean as a pine" so she fell pretty hard for this person as if she's a pine tree and he has an axe he just swings it at her and she falls for him

[@Luscent]

Yeah I like that metaphor though it probs my least favourite too

[@joanfelixcanovasruiz1785]

The fork refers to the fork she stole from the met gala and put on her purse hahah

[@Flyer1243]

I enjoyed the album a lot, however I don't think it'll be one of those albums that I'll keep listening to on repeat - that's what Melodrama's there for for me. Was already expecting quite a big shift in her music after such a long time since releasing new music, but I was still hoping for a few more ups and downs throughout the album, although it was very enchanting and kept luring me in. Anyway, I can appreciate the album for what it is, although I wouldn't have guessed for the album to sound like this - hoping for it to grow on me some more! Thanks for the reaction & analysis, was very calming to watch your reaction in itself :)

[@jhomastames]

u look so pretty in this video ur hair is beautiful

[@Luscent]

Aw thank you!

[@Beboham]

There are 2 more treasures on the Deluxe version. You will be amazed.

[@gordonieves1]

You should react to Ashnikko!

[@Luscent]

Ooh I've had a lot of recommendations for them!

[@jaistorm2054]

Also, the album gives me Pink Floyd vibes in a few places, so i totally agree with you saying it has 70s vibes! In fallen fruit, and again in dominos. Very unexpected and cool, such a vibe

[@veronicamoreira2905]

First time listening to big star i was like "okay cool, cute" then she said its abt her dog, Pearl. He passed away back in 2019, and she wrote before knowing he was ill. Now im "How dare you lorde?" 😭

[@zari2478]

i enjoyed your video. i agree with you that solar power shouldn't be compared to her first two albums because sp has charm of its own. there's actually two more tracks in the deluxe edition: helen of troy & hold no grudge. they don't tie in as much with sp vibes but i would also like to know your reaction on them. they're pretty cool songs i think.

[@MsDragonese]

The album doesn't deserve the hate it gets. Its so chill and gorgeous in other parts.

[@AlfredoLikeTheSauce]

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee your reaction . Btw MOOD RING (HEART)

[@Luscent]

Aw thanks I love Mood Ring too!!

[@samk5462]

Can you do clairos new album! It has a chill vibe like solar power

[@Luscent]

I've got her in the list!

[@JustAHorrorShow]

This album is evoking the 60's 70's hippie and cult crazes with the lyrics and the mix of psychedelic rock and folk sound. It's like she's bringing that era of music and culture into a modern context because we're kind of going through similar cultural movements. Like crystal businesses are popping up left and right online and more and more young people are getting into "new age" healing stuff. Goop is a thing. Young people are also vey politically active and outspoken these days. She's obviously critical of the hippies of the past and it seems like she's also being a bit critical of the modern day "hippies"(the Goop types) but it's coming from an empathetic point of view. Like she can understand wanting to find a way to heal and to find a way to deal and escape but she's also critical because this way of dealing hasn't worked in the past and we need to focus on more direct action to actually change things. But also take care of yourself and enjoy the moment while it's there. I might be reaching in that second paragraph.

[@evaduarte5867]

Love this review

[@matiasczvvz5178]

Big star is about her dog that he died😭♥️

[@madisonschrimpe2446]

halsey new album comes out on friday. it called If I Cant Have Love I Want Power. plz listne to when t comes out on august 27th

[@Luscent]

Yeah I saw! I'm at a wedding so I can't do a same day reaction sadly

[@fernando2917]

The path and mood ring are definitely my top 2

[@Thelunalafleur]

Man with the axe I think is in reference to the man with the saxophone (which used to be nicknamed an axe)

[@matiasczvvz5178]

Can u please react to CTRL by Sza? Please, its a very good album♥️

[@ant7316]

Big Star is written about her Dog Pearl who recently died.

[@CAM-sf9yy]

Dominoes kinda makes me thinks she’s speaking to the person melodrama is about. She’s talking about how awful he was in those moment when they were together, but as she’s grown she realizes how happy she is that they’ve both grown out of that life to grow into who they are today

[@Luscent]

Yeah I see that!

[@reivicomplex3963]

Please react to Sia's 1000 forms of fear. It's a great album to listen. Thank you!! Loving your channel, I've been obsessed with your reaction videos to Lana's albums.

[@sableneon1950]

Big Star is about her dog Pearl who passed in 2019.

[@i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r]

I really like solar power. I think a lot of people don’t like this one just because it’s different. Personally I think that’s also why people don’t like happier than ever. People are allowed to change their music lol that’s the point

[@Luscent]

Yeah exactly they're evolving humans and artists who need to express themselves accurately for the point of their life that they're living

[@edenaex817]

thanks for being you really 🙏🏼

[@vierralditjipta3827]

Never mind about the album and the songs, they're awesome in their own rights. Let's talk about the reaction here, I give it 8/10. I personally think even Lorde herself will agree and love to talk to you all about it. You're so knowlegdeable and humble. You should consider do some writing, be it a song or a book! You'll nailed it :)

[@Luscent]

Thank you but I mean the title of the video is "songwriter reacts"... 🤣

[@Luscent]

I wrote an entire album that's on my Spotify btw 💁

[@vierralditjipta3827]

@@Luscent ikr, I didn't realise it until I finished writing that comment. So silly of me HAHA 😂 definitely gonna look up to your album in spotify 👍

[@AngelGonzalez-wr3mk]

STREAM SOLAR POWER, AMEN 🛐

[@tobeshunned7310]

Mood ring is actually fairly satirical, and such a great song.

[@evanenriquez904]

LANA DEL REY NORMA F* ROCKWELL NEXT PLZ

[@GooDrawingNation]

This album is amazing

[@Luscent]

I love it!

[@emmaw2005]

Heyy could you react to Aurora step II “a different kind of human “ PLEASE!!🥰

[@Luscent]

Soooooooon

[@eyeorigins77]

the man with the axe is about her boyfriend justin warren...

[@evvastar6387]

I'm still waiting for her song (lost boys) hospital and good fights to be released hahah that sounds more interesting than the whole new album haha

[@J0394.]

Go find the bonus tracks they're the best ones by a country mile.

[@alexandercansino8179]

Hi husband ✨💕 hahaha you should react to Itzy music videos or their dance practices✨✨ You'll love them ✨💕

[@hermionedannunzio9422]

I love it honestly, social media has this new 'trend' where if someone hates something everyone looooves to jump on the hate train. Pathetic.

[@karlacamila1115]

you are sooo funny I had a great time watching the video

[@denisetewhata2513]

She's wearing a blonde wig on mood ring hence. the dark roots

[@cainvarner]

big star is about her dead dog pearl

[@Luscent]

Oh yeah I heard that!

[@cainvarner]

@@Luscent yeah :/

[@letmebe893]

aren't you going to continue lana del rey discography

[@bachnguyen9212]

With this voice, you should do ASMR 🤣🤣🤣

[@Luscent]

Hahahaha thanks

[@diegoalvarado1006]

gurl big star is about her dog

[@christaacree9759]

Big star is about her dog pearl that died

[@GSRL03]

Fallen fruit is about climate change and the fact that the past generations have left us with a rotten planet, a “fallen fruit” The man with an axe is poem Lorde wrote and then turned into a song. People say that it’s song about her ex, but I don’t know if that’s true. Not many people know that Big star is about her dog who died and who had always been a star to her, cause she would always take pictures with him

[@Luscent]

Cool thanks for the info!!

[@acideater444]

You’re so hot and really understand things, but you had me laughing REAL hard at Jack Antonoff haha

[@J0394.]

Also Natasha is British

[@Beboham]

Big Star is about her deceased dog

[@CondeLawliet]

I love how you tought big star was about a new affair, when the song was really about her passed away dog. hahaah

[@vivienne2772]

maybe there’s a dog in my house today 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@Luscent]

😂😂

[@ivanmartinez6763]

You’re so cute 💛💛🧡

[@100PCMMCW]

@Luscent - I hope you don't mind, I have zero interest in hijacking someone else's channel, but as you asked I'd like to offer some thoughts I had about this album. This is literally my opinion and not necessarily a fact but, With all due respect and I mean ALL due respect, I'd like to offer a couple of ideas that may answer a few of the questions you had...... This Album is a sublime autobiography, love letter and thank you all rolled into one beautiful document. it is the most comprehensive, cohesive and complex ode to 60 years of musical styles, musical genres and specific artists all while sharing with us, her fans, the music that's bookmarked her life! What a precious gift!!! Literally every song is delivered flawlessly in multiple iconic vocal and musical styles that are both a tribute to specific artists, (sometimes just stylistically), but in almost every song, a tribute to a specific album, song AND lyric or refrain all at once. It's genius! To produce an album that's going to remind older folk like me of times long forgotten whilst telling her own story. That concurrently shares the musical influences of her life's journey to date with her contemporaries who may never ever have heard the music from the '60's and '70's that went onto influence the Pop stars of the future - is GENIUS!!! To be blunt, in my humble opinion - this is the most complicated, complex and comprehensive compendium of 60 years of "Pop" music ever produced in a single Album. This album will keep giving to every listener for decades to come because it's handed her fans THE KEY to a life times journey in music.

[@aaangelitto]

i just didn’t like it, first listen it was good, second listen it was just okay, then the more i listened to it the less i liked it, it just feels bland for me

[@Luscent]

Fair enough!

[@manofagoodwill6497]

Can you please react to 👉the lady of heaven trailer?❤️❤️

[@karlacamila1115]

you remind me shaggy

[@mickydrew]

It's not just the critics... fans aren't overly impressed either. It sounds like 1 long 45 minute stoner song.

[@shaunhoward3166]

It's ok but it's gonna bomb, her train is coming to end of being huge... Shame us down under only have one Queen of pop KYLIE MINOGUE noone from New Zealand or Australia come close in career wise to Kylie ...

[@021frazer]

Number 1 album on NZ and Australia charts, #2 in UK is hardly a bomb. Lorde has no desire to be your next Kylie

[@helenpaul-smith754]

Lorde is not on the same level to Kylie, Lorde is a musical genius, Kylie’s a pop star.

[@shaunhoward3166]

@@helenpaul-smith754 Kylie's more then just a pop star... Lol if she was just that she not have had career shes had, and I'd rather Kylie's music and voice better anyhow ... Must be that genius in Kylie huh?!

[@shaunhoward3166]

@@021frazer no desire as shell never come close to a career like Kylie...

[@J0394.]

The hands are literally the most annoying thing talk with your mouth.

[@georginax5919]

Perhaps just 🌟don't watch🌟 if it bothers you

[@Dreamachineries]

I for one think it's engaging. It might be just you. 😘

[@J0394.]

@@Dreamachineries watching someone's body language tell you they're uncomfortable isn't engaging.