A spare, witty teenage debut that reframed pop with minimalist beats and sharp observation. Cool and distinctive. 'Royals' announced a major talent. The record that established what Lorde was about.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Royals on Best Songs of the 2010s, Best Songs of the 2010s, Best Pop Songs of All Time, Best 2010s Pop Songs
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More from Lorde — where to go next
If you have Pure Heroine, these are the Lorde records worth reaching for next.
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Melodrama2017 · PopStart here
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Pure Heroine2013 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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