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‘Virgin’: Lorde’s Embrace of Her Internal Enigma

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Summary

  • Lorde has officially lifted the veil on Virgin
  • Her fourth studio album, the project features production from Jim-E Stack across the 11 tracks – including singles “What Was That,” “Hammer” and “Man Of The Year”

From a Lorde album’s cover art, you can glean much about her creative direction. Every four years or so, Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor unveils a fresh studio project, meticulously crafting the visual aesthetic to serve as a prelude to the story she wants to share. Her debut album, Pure Heroine, which captured her tumultuous yet romantic teenage years, opted for a minimalist visual style, reflecting the young artist’s journey toward self-discovery. Four years later, we saw Melodrama, adorned with a still-life painting of the singer in shades of blue, hinting at a more introspective and emotional narrative. The latest release, Solar Power, leans into something that suggests … joy?

Currently, we have “Virgin,” which is Lorde’s most personal album to date, featuring an infrared X-ray image of her pelvis including an IUD. “Virgin” truly lives up to its name, as it represents a self-exploration by the New Zealand singer, delving deep into the experiences of the past four years, but also the emotions that had taken root much earlier, transforming the 16-year-old Lorde living in New York City into the mature adult she is today.

Between 2023 and 2025, the album “Virgin” was created, with Jim-E Stack handling production duties throughout its 11 tracks. Notable songs like “Hammer,” which serves as an introduction to the impending turmoil, “What Was That” at track two, and “Man Of The Year” at track four, are included in this collection.

Shapeshifter” emphasizes the contrasts inherent within her, as she sings on the chorus: “I’ve been like the mermaid, been like the pious / I’ve been the fruit that leaves a mark / I’ve been elevated on a pedestal / But tonight I just want to let go.” One of the standout tracks is “Favorite Daughter,” where Lorde reflects on her past traumas from childhood, which she revisits in a distinct manner in “Clearblue” – yes, after the pregnancy test reference.

The story “Virgin” explores a range of complex, often misconstrued emotions that are vividly portrayed in the bustling cityscape of New York City – specifically on Canal Street, at Baby’s All Right, and along the Westside Highway.

1. Tool for pounding (Hammer)

2. What did you just say? (What Was That)

3. One who can change form or appearance (Shapeshifter)

4. Man selected as the best in a particular year (Man Of The Year)

5. Most cherished daughter (Favourite Daughter)

6. News and events happening currently (Current Affairs)

7. Brand for pregnancy tests (Clearblue)

8. Get Ready With Me (GRWM)

9. Pieces of glass that are broken (Broken Glass)

10. If she could see me now (If She Knew I Was Here Now)

11. David (David, the person)

https://open.spotify.com/watch?v=album/28bHj2enHkHVFLwuWmkwlQhttps://embed.music.apple.com/us/album/virgin/1810905299

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2025-06-27 18:56

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