Studio Album · No. 3

Solar Power Songwriting Credits by Lorde

2021 Universal Music Group / Lava / Republic Records 12 tracks 43 min

Produced by Jack Antonoff · Engineered by Mark Stent, Laura Sisk, Matt Wolach, Chris Gehringer

Universal Music Group / Lava / Republic Records Indie FolkFolk PopPsychedelic PopPsychedelic Folk

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Authorship

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Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Lorde carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Lorde 0 tracksoutside writers

Lorde's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

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Solar Power marks a turn toward acoustic, sun-soaked production, with Lorde writing every lyric and co-writing the songs with Jack Antonoff, who produced the album. Lorde is the central author of its themes of nature, escape, and stepping back from celebrity. The arrangements lean on layered acoustic guitars and group vocals rather than the electronic textures of her earlier records. The shift toward indie folk and psychedelic pop reshaped her sound away from synth-driven pop.

Solar Power is Lorde's third studio album, released August 20, 2021. A deliberate step away from the dark electronic sound of her first two albums, it embraces a sun-drenched, guitar-driven indie folk aesthetic influenced by Seventies soft rock and summer euphoria. Jack Antonoff produced and co-wrote every track with Lorde, and the album features a large number of credited guest co-writers, particularly on backing vocal contributions. It debuted at number one in New Zealand and Australia.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

#	Title	Lyricist(s)	Composer(s)	Producer(s)	Performers
1	The Path	Lorde	Ella Yelich-O'Connor	LordeJack AntonoffMalay	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
2	Solar Power #64	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack AntonoffMalay	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
3	California	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
4	Stoned at the Nail Salon	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
5	Fallen Fruit	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
6	Secrets from a Girl (Who's Seen It All)	LordeJack AntonoffRobin Carlsson	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack AntonoffRobin Carlsson	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
7	The Man with the Axe	Lorde	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorMalay	LordeJack AntonoffMalay	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
8	Dominoes	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
9	Big Star	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
10	Leader of a New Regime	Lorde	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorMalay	LordeJack AntonoffMalay	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
11	Mood Ring	LordeJack Antonoff	Ella Yelich-O'ConnorJack Antonoff	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)
12	Oceanic Feeling	Lorde	Ella Yelich-O'Connor	LordeJack Antonoff	Lorde (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

Lorde

Writer · Producer · Vocals

On this album12 written

Ella Yelich-O'Connor

Writer

On this album12 written

Jack Antonoff

Writer · Producer

On this album8 written

Malay

Writer · Producer

On this album2 written

Robin Carlsson

Writer

On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Solar Power

Did Lorde write Solar Power herself?

Lorde wrote every lyric on Solar Power and co-wrote the songs with Jack Antonoff, who produced the album. She is the central author of its themes of sunlight, nature, and retreat from fame. Antonoff handled production while Lorde shaped the writing.

Who produced Lorde's Solar Power?

Jack Antonoff produced Solar Power. Lorde worked closely with him on both writing and production. Mixing was handled by Mark Stent and Laura Sisk, with mastering by Chris Gehringer.

Why does Solar Power sound different from Lorde's earlier albums?

Solar Power moves away from the electronic production of Pure Heroine and Melodrama toward acoustic, folk-leaning arrangements. The album features layered guitars and group vocals rather than synths. Lorde built it around themes of nature and stepping back from celebrity.

Did the song Solar Power chart on the Billboard Hot 100?

Solar Power, the title track and lead single, peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the only track from the album to enter the main chart. The song was released in June 2021 ahead of the album.

Did Mood Ring by Lorde chart on the Billboard Hot 100?

Mood Ring did not enter the main Billboard Hot 100, reaching only number 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. It was released as a promotional single from Solar Power. The song satirizes wellness and New Age culture.

Did Solar Power receive any Grammy nominations?

Solar Power received no Grammy nominations at the 2022 ceremony, a result that drew attention from fans. The album was Lorde's first not to earn a major Grammy nod. No other awards are documented for the record.

What genre is Solar Power by Lorde?

Solar Power is an indie folk and folk pop album with psychedelic pop and folk influences. Its sound centers on acoustic guitars, warm production, and layered group vocals. This marked a departure from the electropop of Lorde's earlier work.

Sources

Wikipedia: Solar Power (album) Wikipedia: Solar Power (song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Solar Power by Lorde