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All you have to do is listen to her words and watch who she is dating to understand the vibe you'll get. She was unhappy with Chemtrails, she wanted to get it out asap and move onto Rock Candy Sweet (lol)/BB. She was unhappy because she felt like she couldn't say what she wanted to say about her family and she also felt like the production was too "Jacky" (sparse, letting the vocals and lyrics breathe while the production is as restrained as possible). That's not to say she doesn't like working with Jack, but during that period she was feeling rage and confronting her generational trauma after Sean. That's why she sought out different producers to give her moments like the ending of Black Bathing Suit or the drums on Wildflower Wildfire - angry, noisy, expressing her rage. That album was about her history, hence the lack of promo and the feeling of it being mixtape-y. Now that she got that out of her system and hopefully worked through some of her grief with her mother, comes the acceptance and grace as well as making it feel more like a proper rollout and era. She referenced Swan Song out of nowhere recently, a song about acceptance in some ways and moving on. She's also majorly influenced by the men she is dating due to her codependency: Francesco gave us beautiful Italian influenced vibes on Honeymoon, Berry gave us indie-rock vibes, G-Eazy gave us trap shit, Sean (and Nikki Flop) gave us midwest folk vibes, now I don't know much about Jack's music or personality but I see a lot of confidence, experimentation and a bit of witchy coven like vibes through the Neil flowers and W Magazine shoot. Flipping the narrative of her trauma of being the survivor of a cult and becoming a coven leader after processing her generational trauma? We'll see.

how about it not sounding anything like her previous records... was that possibility considered

All I’m gonna say is that given Lana has basically said nothing about this album it’s because she has a masterpiece in her hands

Think about it this way.. it’s only been 3 days since we heard Lana’s announcement about the 7th, and in 3 days it WILL be the 7th! Just gotta do the past 3 days over again one more time

Lol the story is pretty funny, so I’ll tell it. Back in 2013, a friend of a friend recommended him to me after I complimented her hair. I booked an appointment, and while I was in his chair he noticed my LDR phone case and he mentioned he was also a fan, so we struck up a conversation about Lana. He was playing music at his station, so he changed it to Lana so we could jam together while he was doing my hair. After a couple of songs, I noticed one I hadn’t heard before, and at this point I was pretty well-versed on Unreleased LDR tracks and kept up to date with leaks, but I still didn’t recognise this one. After asking about it, he smirked and made some sort of comment about how that one “wasn’t out there.” I went back to see him a few times, and each time he’d play Lana and other artists we both liked and there would be songs I wouldn’t recognise. Of course since this was so many years ago, I’m pretty sure everything he played for me back then has since leaked except for maybe a few demos of unreleased songs and Born to Die tracks. I remember him having something like 9 demos of Live or Die, and at that point, only one version was out there. One of the songs I remember taking the longest time to leak compared to when he first played it for me was I Want It All. That didn’t leak until 2017, but he played it for me in 2013 and I had even tweeted some of the lyrics after hearing it back then (my Ellclipse moment ) I haven’t seen him since 2014/2015 as I only get my hair done now like once a year and I’ve switched salons since his was pricey and he’s also hard to book, especially now since he’s one of their top master stylists, but I wonder if he still keeps up with Lana stuff. Really considering sending my friend in this week ready to ask about LDR9 since she’s also a fan and will already be there for her appointment anyway (joking, I’m not going to do that) xx

bye

BoZ said he will spill more once Lana officially announced the album.

When this ends up being Lana’s plan to support indie record stores by not releasing her albums in big stores like Target forcing her fans to buy them from smaller businesses yup it’s all coming together Spin Me Round record store lady would NEVER lie! Her being the insider this era feels very correct we won ladies LDRX coming December 9th!

Usually, I'm not one to "move" too much over insider tea especially since a lot of it is subjective based on the insider's personal tastes, but I feel like BOZ saying it's a "really great record" and that it is "[better] by a landslide" than Chemtrails & Blue Banisters which weren't necessarily fan-favourites is a good sign that this record will be really well received by both fans and the general public. Overall, BOZ isn't the biggest Lana fan, so I feel like him actually really liking the record means it's going to be something really incredible. I personally really love both Chemtrails & Blue Banisters, with both being my Top 2 Lana records played of 2022 respectively, but I know the GP didn't care for them as much. If someone like BOZ who isn't a huge Lana fan speaks highly of the album, then this raises even my own hopes/expectations quite a bit x The other night I had a dream that I've forgotten most of by now, but I remember there was some sort of hint made by Lana that lead fans to believe this record was going to be a return to her earlier records sonically, so BTD/P/UV/HM. I know that each of her records have been distinct and different from the last, so no true ___ 2.0 seems feasible, but I wouldn't be too surprised if certain sonic elements from her previous records made an appearance on the new one given BOZ's likeness of the record aligned with what he typically likes from her x

Wow this is how you write ladies ngl I’m shook at how eclipse went from p1nkh0l3f0r3v3r to eloquent Lana theory whew get yourselves a man who can do both

still can't believe we have an actual date to look forward to

When the album title is Rock Candy Sweet …

i really can't understand you guys, you are tired of the piano songs and when boz give signs of a different sound coming soon you complain too

The most interesting tweet from BoZ/Eclipse, to me, is when he said there's something for everyone in its variety, but it's nothing like Lust for Life That has me super intrigued now

i love when fake insiders get exposed... just scratches an itch for me!

I think at this point, that’s to be expected. With each record, Lana delivers something new, while still keeping that authentic, famous LDR touch. I dont think there has been or will ever be a true “2.0” record in whole, but if anything, certain elements of certain songs may remind fans of past vibes. That’s just with her staying true to her signature styles she’s had in her artistry since the beginning. Each record has been distinct from its prior, while still obviously being a Lana record. I think that’s what we can expect for now - a new yet familiar variety of sounds that both progresses from yet reminisces what we’ve known and loved from Lana over the years x

variety... nothing like we heard before... yep that's the lana we all love and wanted back. personally I'm proud of being fan of someone who doesn't stick to the same thing forever. someone who had the courage to pull an ultraviolence after a sound like BTD queen mother is gonna scalp us alive!!!

So ur telling me his first name’s not Father

Even lana hates Jacks production Jack dicksuckers lost once again

oh you sweet innocent child

wait until you find out that lana's real name is elizabeth

It’s not coming on the 9th. Target would have the record on their shelves by now

idk about you pessimists, but i’m dreaming big: - release date - title - cover - tracklist - album trailer - reactivate main instagram account - preorder wednesday - single out this friday with high production mv

this is all so exciting with her website down i think we’re getting the whole album announcement on wednesday which is just so i don’t think i’ve been this excited for one of her records since NFR BOZ’s teasing has got me so pumped for seeing what the vibe of the record is i can’t wait with all the new exposure she’s gotten we might just have LANA WORLD DOMINATION 2023 like she’s always deserved between this SZA and Caroline we really are about to be fed female excellence over the next few months

I love waking up to insiders talking about the new record I'm super hype, and Wednesday can't get here soon enough!

BoZ clarified "not at all" like Lust For Life and also not Honeymoon x Ultraviolence. https://twitter.com/blackoutzoned/status/1599383267169357824

interesting

Why are so many of y’all putting out the worst possible energy she is announcing the album (eclipse already made a thread about it on ATRL) her website is down and insiders are talking about the album. There’s no way we’re only getting a single announcement or an announcement for an announcement Wednesday

i sense ANOTHER groundbreaking, genre-blending, shapeshifting, breathtaking game changer from the queen of alternative 🌹🌹🌹🌹

im so curious

The thing about NFR and I think why it appealed to the GP so much (who tend to like her earlier works BTD & UV) is that it had certain elements of these records with a modern-Lana flair. Like, I could easily see songs like MAC, California, and The Greatest fitting on UV with a Dan Auerbach production. Same for songs like Cinnamon Girl, Doin’ Time, and HIAB, those could fit on BTD with an Emile Hayne production. Then songs like Bartender, NFR, and HIADT are more align with her current records. I think NFR had a proper mix of her old and current sound, which made it likable to both casual listeners and huge fans. There was a little bit of everything and something for everyone. I can see the same thing happening with LDR9 - revisiting her prior records in certain elements while delivering a more current Lana sound that we’ve seen in her recent records. A little blend of everything that can appeal to everyone. Again, I don’t want to speak too soon especially after just one’s person opinion, but I do feel that a stamp of approval from someone who isn’t the biggest Lana fan is a really good sign all around x Okay I saw this right after I made the first portion of this post, but this is exactly what I mean. I feel like this record will offer a good variety of sounds that can appeal to everyone, both casual listeners & big fans x

I CANT BOZ JUST SAID LANA IS COMING WITH A GREAT RECORD

lana's announcement post sitting in her instagram drafts, ready to be posted and shared with the world

I asked that record store lady if lana was releasing on the 9th on her livestream and she said “we will have to wait and see”

Deadly Nightshade Coven

Throwback to when I discovered that the hairdresser I used to see was an insider of sorts (he had a bunch of unleaked Lana songs as well as ones from other artists) The insiders, they’re normal people walking around us in this world unbeknownst to us… Speaking of which, my friend is getting her hair dyed sometime this week at the same salon he worked at. I even recommended she see him as he still works there, but she’s seeing a different stylist. Perhaps I should tell her to look out for him and ask for some tea (joking, I’m not going to do that) xx

HELP IM DELULU AGAIN ITS FUCKING COMING NEXT WEEK ISNT IT AAAAHHHHH

if nfr and btd go together (popularity), cotcc and uv go to together (less popular chart/billboard/radio wise, more raw than the previous album, less commercial but still somewhat commercial), and hm and bb go together (vanity projects, less fanfare around release, reflections on self and past) … lfl and ldr9 go together (which fits with the “variety” thing we got from boz) maybe not sonically though .. cause boz said they weren’t alike i think, but i feel like there will be similar aspects .. a return to a bigger era perhaps? beautiful visuals? variety and power? some self reflection and some hot iconic tracks? commercial appeal? bombastic??? i see it coming … don’t tell me i’m delusional, i’m just wild!

every cell of my body is ready for the cultural reset we're about to witness

BOZ said that when Lana announces the album he will speak more about it "I just want her to announce it all though, once she will I will speak more"

I keep forgetting there's gonna be a FJM collab on the record too literally 8? years of hopes and dreams in the making since he was in the Freak music video id love if it sounded like Unidentified Flying Bill x Buddy's Rendevouz and maybe something like When You're Smiling and Astride Me the jazzy vibe fits them both so well

He liked UV & HM though, he loved new Weyes which I wouldn't call bland pop There is definitely hope

I have no idea what any of this means, but thanks for the info king!

okay a guy just dumped me lana u better drop something pretty SOON

this could very well be her most planned out era. no snippets, no leaks.

Eclipse spilled , he worded and explained everything perfectly And now Lana is coming to slay with a new soundscape, Wednesday can't come soon enough whew this feels all so surreal

So those Jim lyrics might be real...

When LDR goes from fuck you Kevin to a re-worked Say Yes to Kevin