Lorde’s new album, Virgin, dropped on June 27, 2025, and shook the music world with its brash tone and intimate depth. Coming four years after Solar Power in 2021, the New Zealand songstress’s fourth studio record has fans and critics alike buzzing.
The album’s first single, “Hammer,” released on June 20, is an electrifying “ode to horniness and city life,” shot in Hampstead Heath, London, according to recent reports. Pre-orders are going through the roof and sold-out listening parties as Virgin makes a return with a bang, mixing thoughtful lyrics with an infectious, genre-bending beat that’s already topping charts globally.
Album Tracks Reveal Personal Evolution
Virgin contains 11 songs, among them highlights such as “What Was That,” “Man of the Year,” and the title track opener “Hammer.” The gender identity exploration by Lorde becomes evident, with “Man of the Year” an exception for her expanding masculinity, an argument she teased in the 2025 Met Gala.
The album also touches on raw experiences—disordered eating, breaking up with an argumentative relationship, and ditching birth control—executed with unfiltered truthfulness.
Co-produced by collaborators such as Jim-E Stack and Dev Hynes, the album’s sound combines indie pop, neo-soul, and dance and received acclaim for its “soul pop” sound. Fans on social media praise it as her most raw work yet solidifying her artistic growth.
Album Launch Fuels Tour Excitement
The album is released along with Lorde’s Ultrasound 2025 tour, starting September 17 in Austin, TX, then Chicago, Nashville, and more, with special guests such as Blood Orange and Empress Of.
The majority of the dates are sold out, showing the hype of the album. Whispers of a hidden Glastonbury 2025 gig, alongside the June 27 release, have fans going wild, with Lorde flaunting the speculations on BBC Radio 2.
The tour’s revolutionary X-ray-style poster replicates Virgin’s cover work, setting expectations for an immersive experience that has the music community abuzz with expectations for live shows of these new songs.
Album Impact on the Industry
Virgin is redefining the pop space, pushing boundaries with its open femininity and masculine undertones. Lorde’s spontaneous New York live performance and Sydney club invasion earlier this year gained traction, and her feature with Charli XCX on “Girl, so confusing” gave it extra cultural currency.
Critics point to the album’s “100% written in blood” ideology as a break from Solar Power’s sun-kissed atmosphere, making her a pioneer. Streaming figures for “Hammer” have surged, reaching more than 5 million plays within its first week, indicating Virgin’s ability to take control of summer 2025 playlists and shape up-and-coming acts.
Album Legacy in the Making
As Virgin solidifies Lorde’s resurgence, its legacy is already forming. Now 28, she’s rewriting her career with a voice that combines vulnerability and strength, encouraging fans to find their own authenticity.
Its US release parties on June 25 provided pre-listens, adding to its aura. Sold-out tours and TikTok challenges bringing back “Ribs” from Pure Heroine have Lorde’s impact bridging generations.
Whether it collects Grammys or ignites a “Lorde Summer 2025,” Virgin is set to make a lasting impression in the musical landscape, demonstrating that her reign as a pop trailblazer is far from over.
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