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I think it's probably a combination of some publications are over it, some don't want to add fuel to the fire, and some are afraid to defend her because it's not fashionable to love her. Overall though, any serious music publication knows that she is a major force in the music industry, so I doubt many of them have lost interest in what she releases. I think this album will get a lot of positive coverage.

I don't think Chemtrails broke that stride. The actual reviews for the album were excellent, her second best after NFR. Sadly (and unfairly) QFTC ended the highs that came with NFR, and then the mesh mask and other controversies only furthered that, so by the time Chemtrails and the three singles came out, the press was afraid to write about Lana. I think without any of the drama, the positive attention she was getting around NFR would have only continued to build, but unfortunately people were quick to forget that they briefly loved her and instead returned to thriving on drama and writing unfair takes about her that lacked nuance. I sincerely hope that all that is far enough away that people will return to the music, because as we know, no one does it better than Lana and it's about damn time that the industry properly recognizes that. If not, well then so be it, millions of people know how incredible she is, and her legacy will last forever.

Any of the singles deserved Best New Track imo so I have no idea why they didn't. Are we really pretending that Love is better than Blue Banisters, Text Book, Arcadia, and Wildflower Wildfire? No shade, Love is great, but let's be real. I can only assume that they didn't want to cover her too much due to the controversies, but they seem to have since changed their minds and decided to get behind her once again.

This whole situation is so sad to me. It's release week and she shouldn't have to deal with any of this stupid drama. That kid is a fucking idiot, and I'm glad Lana defended herself, but I do agree she shouldn't have posted his account and picture. This better not blow up and become new controversy that derails the conversation about the music...

The more I listen the more I am expecting rave reviews. I don't see how critics could possibly not love this album, it is such a great project, and with her leaving social media and keeping a low profile lately, they really don't have much to come at her for other than the music, and they'll just look stupid if they try and focus on old controversies.

Black Bathing Suit question:

I bought the CD today, Beautiful is 3:36. Not sure what that other leak is

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG It's so beautiful WOW it literally started raining right as I pushed play but I decided to sit where I was for the whole album (it started pouring during Dealer LOL) and it was such an amazing experience!!! Speechless