Lorde looks back on a decade of growing up in public with her exhilarating and liberating fourth album, 'Virgin.'

Lorde preceded the new album with the singles "What Was That," "Man of the Year," and "Hammer," the latter of which also serves as Virgin's opening track. So far, "What Was That"

NEW YORK — Fans of the New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde have long commended the artist for her visceral pop craft. Her music, to certain ears, sounds like freedom. On her new album, it is as though Lorde is able to hear it, too.