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Lorde Announces Debut Album ‘Pure Heroine’
New Zealand sensation caps off a whirlwind year with her debut.

Elia Yelich-O’Connor - more succinctly known as Lorde - has announced details of a debut album, just weeks after her latest ‘Tennis Court’ EP gained release.
‘Pure Heroine’ (geddit?) has ‘Tennis Court’ as its opening track, with previous single ‘Royals’ also featuring. 8 new tracks make up the rest of proceedings.
The teen sensation’s debut lands on 28th October via Virgin Records. ‘Royals’ is released as a single on 20th October.
Lorde’s debut live UK show takes place on 17th September at White Heat, Madame Jojo’s.
‘Pure Heroine’ tracklist and artwork:
1. Tennis Court
2. 400 Lux
3. Royals
4. Ribs
5. Buzzcut Season
6. Team
7. Glory And Gore
8. Still Sane
9. White Teeth Teens
10. A World Alone
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