Vinyl Drop | Melodrama, Lorde

09/24/21 • 45 min

This week Keith Montena and special guest Carly Giacoio discuss Lorde's sophomore studio album, "Melodrama". The album gained a reputation of acclaim upon release in 2017, but failed to make waves in terms of hits. This sparks a conversation about where Lorde fits in the pop landscape, and how this album positions her future releases. Hear

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