Lorde embraces a fresh start with Virgin — album review

Virgin by Lorde is a layered work of performance art – her smartest references explained

With her latest album, Virgin, Lorde is stretching the concept of the virgin beyond the common definition. Some may consider the album’s title and its cover art – an X-ray of Lorde’s pelvis showing an IUD – to be contradictory. But while Lorde could still be using contraception for purposes beyond birth control, its presence shows that the album doesn’t shy away from discussions of sexual activities and the risk of pregnancy (two themes that are…

What’s Wrong With Lorde’s Virgin CD?

Lorde fans are complaining that the CD version of ‘Virgin,’ which is clear, doesn’t work on older CD players.

Lorde embraces a fresh start with Virgin — album review

The New Zealander sings dramatically about new selves, the body and gender fluidity on her fourth release

Lorde Fans Say ‘Virgin’ CD Doesn’t Work in Most Players

Lorde’s crystal-clear CD release, promoted for its recyclable design and sleek aesthetic, is reportedly not functioning in many CD players.

Culture Pick | Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ struggles for a strong identity

Lorde has carved out quite the niche in popular music – simultaneously a wise-beyond-her-years poet singing delicate lyrics and a hopelessly-romantic party girl performing pop anthems to sold-out arenas. After her comeback feature on Charli XCX’s “Girl, so confusing” relaunched her into the top of pop, Lorde released her single, “What Was That” and immediately announced “Virgin.” Following years of relative dormancy, there was hope that Lorde wo…