Solar Power, released on August 20, 2021, is the third album by Lorde and marks a turn towards acoustic textures and indie-folk, moving away from the electronic approach of Melodrama. The record shapes an imagery of summer, nature, and distance from fame, with nods to the Laurel Canyon school and a clear prominence of voice and guitar. Key moments include “Solar Power”, “Stoned at the Nail Salon”, “Mood Ring”, and “Oceanic Feeling”.
The credits list the co-production of Lorde and Jack Antonoff, with contributions from Malay; vocal collaborations by Phoebe Bridgers and Clairo throughout the album, and an appearance by Robyn in the outro of “Secrets from a Girl (Who’s Seen It All)”. The technical side includes mixing by Mark “Spike” Stent and Laura Sisk, and mastering by Chris Gehringer.
