A spare, witty teenage debut that reframed pop with minimalist beats and sharp observation. Cool and distinctive. 'Royals' announced a major talent. Released in 2013, it's an early landmark for Lorde.
On vinyl: A vinyl-revival-era release, so fresh pressings are usually easy to find new.
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