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That's what I thought too! She said that she might release another song before this really kicks off and it was a very serious one. Which makes me think we don't have the "lead single" yet. I still think she'll do a big video and song at least for the first (kinda like a Honeymoon release followed by the lead single - HBTB)

Interesting take...you might be right. My other theory is that we're in a vicious cycle. We've been so touched by one of her albums - whether BTD, UV or one of the others that we want to see her succeed, at almost any cost. So anything she puts out, we will listen to, buy, have listening parties to get the #'s up, which gets her to #1 albums. And b/c she can get #1 albums, her label continues to let her do whatever. But the truth is: she needs guidance. She needs someone to be like "no bitch, that sounds boring. Or bad. Or leave it alone". But the more we buy, the more she still grabs #1 on Billboard, the more she has freedom and the more frustrated we all become. But whatever. I'll still listen and buy up this boring ass piano ballad come Wednesday.

I think she hates her career, or herself, or us, or all of it. She always chooses the worst songs to release. Almost to the point where I think she's doing it on purpose. We're screaming for Cinnamon. It has a great blend of piano and bop, completely new sound for her, has some radio potential and could really get the buzz going for her album. What does Lana do? Release Sylvia, a piano ballad that reinforces everything people say about her - that she's sad and her music is boring - oh, and then renames it to some pretentious ass long title, likely for the rationale of being "edgy", "different", and "non-conforming". I don't mind the song being on the album, but really? To get people hyped up? I can't... I love her ya'll, but she makes it so, so hard sometimes.

I wish I was excited for this song, but I'm not. The snippet sounds boring af. The other songs sound great, but are these songs singles? Or promotional singles? I'm just surprised we didn't get that typical bigger song as the lead single (like a West Coast or HBTB or even Love). Anyway, I'll listen, but *sigh* was hoping for Cinnamon (and hoping for so much more because she was working with Jack).

Yea... I guess was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked all the songs so far. I haven't had that since BTD and Paradise really. I just don't want to lose any of them.

Unpopular opinion but... I don't like this song. It sounds boring af. And the title is pretentious af. Before everyone rants, I adore LDR and have loved every song she's teased this era so far - but this is straight up boring. Why in the world would she release this when she has How to Disappear, Happiness is a Butterfly, Cinnamon, and the new amazingness that is In Your Car (or whatever it will be called). I'll give it a chance, and I'll even buy it to support her, but I'm now nervous that some of these snippets (i.e. CINNAMON), will not be released. She literally changes her mind at the last minute. And if you think people complaining about not getting Yosemite was annoying - considering no one has ever heard it and really just fell in love with a title - Cinnamon will be worst since we already got a tease of the sound, lyrics and overall vibe. Fuck. She better have all these songs on the album.

Agreed It has a radio-friendly sound, which I like since a lot of her music (which I also love) has more toned-down sound.

The only song she better not scrap is Cinnamon. It's amazing and we only have a snippet. I think it could be a really good lead single, but it probably won't.

I'm wondering if things are going to ramp up in January. The promotional stuff for Gucci will kick-in (TV, billboards, etc) and if the album is coming out March 29th, we'll probably get a big single to start the buzz.

I was listening to How to Disappear and Cinnamon last night - just blown away. Both tracks are so good. I know everyone is saying UV 2.0 or BTD 2.0 or LFL 2.0 - but this album is shaping up it's own vibe. The songs, in my opinion, feel more personal, more relatable, and sound more mainstream. Also, I do not think this era is dead. It didn't even start. We have to be patient. But really...Cinnamon is incredible, deserves a video, and should be released as a single - a big bop song to get hype for the album.

Well other than it being out in March, this isn't really any different than what she said in the interview with Zane. She mentioned surf vibe and guitar (red hot chili pepper style). She said 11 tracks right now - so who knows if this will change or not. I don't really get surf vibes or electric guitar from Cinnamon...sooo... I think we need to hang tight to see.

I'm thinking it would be smart for them to release a big single in January around the time the Gucci campaign launches with maybe the album coming out in late Q1 (maybe March)...

Totally. Agreed. I've just noticed a trend that the "lead singles" tend to be the most universal/radio-friendly (as her songs can possibly be) - VG, West Coast, HBTB, Love...I just don't get those from MAC and VB. Plus with Jack doing the production, I guess I imagined something more mainstream. But hey, could be totally wrong. You never know with LDR.

Nope. She said "I think this is the single I want to put out". Not that it was a lead single. She also put out MAC too.

I don't think it is. Too random of a release and wayyyy too far out. Def promo single, but i don't think the lead. But could be wrong.

This was a big day for LDR fans. She doesn't usually do live performances like this and Apple Keynote is a big deal. Lots of people watching. I guess my question is: Do we think we might see her on some late night shows or dare I say, an SNL performance with this new album cycle? I feel like she should give it another chance considering she's more established, people get her vibe now, and she has a larger fanbase (three things she didn't have the first go round).

I just realized myself that a lot of the snippets are demo's and pre-production. HtD sounds a bit different (in a good way) with the beats on it. Although Cinnamon sounded pretty polished and done. UGH, when will she release a new single. If the album comes out in Q1 that's still a lot of time left. Damn, I was way to quick to judge. Super excited for the album.

I think Sylvia Plath might be the October release. She said it was a stand alone song and "serious and thoughtful" Which frankly gives me hope that NFR will have some energy and bops (i.e. CINNAMON - which is so so good).

Sigh... if you understood the implication it's based on people's reaction to things... not b/c they want a folk record...

Agreed! "Why is this on there!? It's her folk album!".... If I hear this one more time....

THIS! who said this was a folk album? Who said they couldn't co-exist? Who said it's even on her album? I question if some of you have actual friends in real life.

But you know you're basing this off of a 5 second snippet, right? That may or may not be on her album. Or any album.

I am thinking rationally. She's a singer I like - and she maybe decides to do a song with a rapper. That's about it. Life moves on. She will be fine. You will be fine, trust me

But what's the big deal if it were on the record? Does anyone remember Honeymoon? Uh, HBTB was the lead single and literally sounds like Lil Wayne's "Lollipop". And we saw the rest of the album was regarded as some of her best work. I really enjoy this forum, but the meltdowns are a bit much. And then we wonder why Lana turns off her comments? Some of ya'll need something else in your lives....

I'm sorry, but I like it. I always like her more hip hop collabs. I'm probably the minority - but whatever. I'm happy.