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Can Lorde Cut It? We’ll See October 1

Alan Cross 2 Comments

Lorde, the first female to top the Billboard alt-rock singles charts in 17 years, has her work cut out for her. Sure, “Royals” is a brilliant song.  But one hit does not a career make.  Does this 16 year-old from New Zealand have more to offer?

We’ll find out October 1 when her first full-length, Pure Heroine, is released in North America.  Here’s the tracklisting.

1. Tennis Court

2. 400 Lux

3. Royals

4. Ribs

5. Buzzcut Season

6. Team

7. Glory And Gore

8. Still Sane

9. White Teeth Teens

10. A World Alone

Alan Cross

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2 thoughts on “Can Lorde Cut It? We’ll See October 1”

  • cficare
    August 20, 2013 at 5:45 am
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    Her entire album could bomb, never have another hit song, and she will STILL be remembered as a better artist than Avril and Justin combined!

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  • I'm floored by the intelligence of "Royals". This is the first real voice of the children of Generation X, and what's their message…? Completely rejecting the decadence and shallowness of the Millennials.

    Maybe popular culture has some hope after all.

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