The article discusses Lorde's single 'Man of the Year,' which is exemplified as a powerful musical statement amidst distractions surrounding her recent work. The single contrasts sharply with the external noise created by media attention and insights into her personal life. It showcases a stripped-down sound with an emotional range that takes listeners on a consistent upward trajectory, instead of traditional song dynamics. The author reflects on the complexities and strangeness of contemporary life and artistry, emphasizing the purity of Lorde's expression in this track.
You met me at a really strange time in my life.
'Man of the Year' vaporizes all the noise.
...doesn't have peaks or valleys; it goes up and up and up and then it's gone.
...just Ella Yellich-O'Connor and a thumbed bassline.
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