‘I Think Lorde’s New Direction Is Actually Really Interesting,’ Says Woman Who Already Bought Concert VIP Tickets

SHERWOOD, OR—Praising the artist for the bold stylistic choices made with her latest release, local 25-year-old Megan Eckert, a woman who has already bought $250 VIP concert tickets for Lorde’s Solar Power tour, told friends Friday that she found the singer-songwriter’s new direction “actually really interesting,” sources confirmed. “Lorde definitely takes things in a new direction on this album, but honestly, I’m here for it and I really admire her for shaking things up,” said Eckert, a woman who weeks ago spent hundreds of dollars from her savings account on a non-refundable ticket four rows back from center stage in anticipation of another life-changing recording from her favorite artist. “Yeah, of course it’s a complete departure from the dark, brooding sound of her earlier work, but isn’t that the point? I mean, who would want just another Melodrama? This new one is growing on me with every listen.” At press time, Eckert was nodding and rereading a glowing review she had found that called the album “masterful.”