Lorde fans react to “intriguing” symbolism of new ‘Virgin’ cover art 

Fans of Lorde have been reacting to the intriguing new artwork of the artist’s upcoming album.

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Titled ‘Virgin’, the New Zealand singer announced news of the record last night (April 30), and confirmed that it will arrive on June 27 via Republic.

It will mark her latest album since 2021’s ‘Solar Power’, and has so far been previewed by the nostalgic lead single ‘What Was That’. News of the record was first shared by Lorde in a text blast to fans, which simply contained the word ‘Virgin’ and featured a link to her website, where the official announcement was shared.

On the site, Lorde also shared the artwork for the album cover, which shows a blue-toned X-ray of a woman’s crotch, along with the zip and belt buckle from the trousers, and a visible IUD. Unsurprisingly, the choice has got fans talking online, with many debating about the symbolism intended.

“Lorde’s new album [is] a transparent view of her femininity and the title [is] a societal construct tied to womanhood,” one wrote on X/Twitter, also adding: “The album cover being an X-ray of a woman’s reproductive organs while she’s clothed… oh the symbolism.”

Another shared: “It just seems so symbolic to me of the unintended loss of innocence, the way women need to be prepared for if and when that happens to them, and the sadness surrounding everything about it.”

“Raw, honest, disturbing, and strange,” added a third. “She tries to shield her femininity with zippers, belts, and studs but she’s completely transparent. Even her IUD is visible. A masterpiece. My favourite album cover so far. Couldn’t love this woman more. I was too shook yesterday to even react.”

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