Lorde

[Matt42]

So so so stoked. She’s coming.

[Hutchmaster]

If anyone's likely to fight Wolf Alice for my AOTY, it's gonna be Lorde. So stoked for this.

[Hugh Jass]

That cover is, erm… something.

[FloorFiller]

Tbf when I was watching her Glastonbury set back I was thinking ‘man, this absolutely slaps, and wow, Lorde sure has a nice bum’ so I’m glad that she’s decided to put these things together in a neat little package for her next album rollout. 

[Matt42]

I can’t believe all of those wacky Twitter leaks saying the lead was called solar power are completely true. I love when the internet is right.

[danmarks]

I genuinely dont know howvto say anything about the cover that isnt going to upset someone but my first thought was - why is that needed- my second thought was obviously its nothing to do with me. 3rd thought. Bloody glad it's not the rolling stones new one.

[Matt42]

20 minutes ago, danmarks said:

I genuinely dont know howvto say anything about the cover that isnt going to upset someone but my first thought was - why is that needed- my second thought was obviously its nothing to do with me. 3rd thought. Bloody glad it's not the rolling stones new one.

Think everyone is in agreement it's a bit bizarre. No need to be sensitive.

maybe this is the era she goes full bjork / kate bush

[dentalplan]

7 hours ago, Matt42 said:

maybe this is the era she goes full bjork / kate bush

Maybe she’ll go full Bush on the album cover?

[FloorFiller]

Whoa now, before any of you perverts get too excited, I zoomed RIGHT in on the photo and gave it a good look over and she is wearing bikini bottoms. 

[Hugh Jass]

It’s a bit jarring because it doesn’t really feel like something she would do.

[SwedgeAntilles]

24 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Whoa now, before any of you perverts get too excited, I zoomed RIGHT in on the photo and gave it a good look over and she is wearing bikini bottoms. 

"it was just research officer, research for efests" 

[Matt42]

9 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

It’s a bit jarring because it doesn’t really feel like something she would do.

Yeah it took me by surprise but maybe she’s going full punk for this one

[FloorFiller]

16 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

It’s a bit jarring because it doesn’t really feel like something she would do.

Got people talking, hasn’t it? 

And besides, although it is just a full blown shot of her arse, there’s a certain artiness to the picture, or at least it’s not just her squeezing her boobs at the camera. Be interesting to see if the rest of the album promo stuff is like this or if it’s just a talking point for the first single.

[Matt42]

The true headliner of Glastonbury 2022 is Jack Antonoff

[Hugh Jass]

11 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Got people talking, hasn’t it? 

And besides, although it is just a full blown shot of her arse, there’s a certain artiness to the picture, or at least it’s not just her squeezing her boobs at the camera. Be interesting to see if the rest of the album promo stuff is like this or if it’s just a talking point for the first single.

Yeah that’s what surprised me, she’s never really gone down the “sex sells”’route before, but as you say maybe it is just for the initial shock factor.

[Matt42]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

Yeah that’s what surprised me, she’s never really gone down the “sex sells”’route before, but as you say maybe it is just for the initial shock factor.

She was 16 when royals dropped and I think only like 19/20 when Melodrama was out, so it’s probably a general growing up thing.

[Hugh Jass]

Just now, Matt42 said:

She was 16 when royals dropped and I think only like 19/20 when Melodrama was out, so it’s probably a general growing up thing.

True. And it’s not like I’m bothered either way, I’m neither prude nor perv, it was just genuinely surprising to see.

[Matt42]

12 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

True. And it’s not like I’m bothered either way, I’m neither prude nor perv, it was just genuinely surprising to see.

No it’s definitely been done as a statement. I’m expecting this album to sound more mature than Pure Heroine and Melodrama and I think she’s trying to signal that with her first statement piece!

Edited June 8, 2021 by Matt42

[FloorFiller]

Just now, Matt42 said:

No it’s definitely been done as a statement. I’m expecting this album to sound more mature than Pure Heroine and Melodrama and I think she’s trying to signal that with her first statement piece!

Second single ‘Bootyshaker’ yet to be announced.

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, FloorFiller said:

Second single ‘Bootyshaker’ yet to be announced.

Michael Bay has been brought in to direct the video.

[nikkic]

1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said:

It’s a bit jarring because it doesn’t really feel like something she would do.

Sex sells 

[Hugh Jass]

Just now, nikkic said:

Sex sells 

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

It might not even be her to fair...

[henry bear]

11 hours ago, Matt42 said:

So so so stoked. She’s coming.

I wouldn’t go that far

[nikkic]

33 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

 

Your ability to pull out an appropriate Simpsons meme/gif is impressive.