Pure Heroine

Pure Heroine is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was released on 27 September 2013 by Universal, Lava, and Republic Records. The album is described as electronica, electropop, and dream pop with a minimalist production, deep bass, and programmed beats. It has been noted for its influence on modern pop music, and it received generally positive reviews from music critics for its songwriting, production, and Lorde's vocal performance. The album deals with themes of youth, critiques mainstream culture, and explores materialism, fame, consumer culture, and social status.