Virgin

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Following the indie-folk sound of 'Solar Power', 'Virgin' marks a return to Lorde's signature synth-pop and dance-pop styles, with production primarily handled by Jim-E Stack. [12] The album's unsettled and sometimes distorted electronic arrangements underscore themes of heartbreak, self-reclamation, and femininity, which are visually echoed in the album's X-ray cover art. [1, 5] Acclaimed for its raw lyricism and vocal performance, the record explores Lorde's personal growth and artistic rebirth. [1, 7, 13]