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I completely agree! I think the 'candidness' of it is quite charming (hence, why this is in the unpopular opinions thread ) but I really love it and I feel a sense of happiness when I see it - which is interesting, because normally when I've seen Lana's past album covers I'm blown away by the composition and the colour scheme, and the artistry, and the symbolism of it and how it links to the album's narrative - but this time, I just noticed how familiar the album cover felt. And paired with the video, I actually felt the most emotional response I've ever felt to anything related to Lana's image. I love the message it conveys and it makes me want to lean into this community aspect that I feel we've all kind of been isolated from since this pandemic started. It's beautiful.

I love the standard cover of Chemtrails. It’s a happy and beautiful depiction of womanhood, and really feels like a black and white archival image of a domestic life and secure family home. It’s beautiful.

I just need UO to hurry up with their exclusive vinyl to see if it’s the regular cover or the Neil one so I can know if I’m going to get that or just deal with all the hassle of getting the red vinyl (!!)

That’s what I heard, but I feel like since the alternate cover is being sold by more retailers than HMV, the insider meant that UO’s cover is a cover that we’ve already seen so it’s not purely exclusive to them (as the “exclusiveness” of the alternate cover has kinda become obsolete since it’s sold widely). I’m hoping it’s the alt cover!

Not yet I’m hoping that when UO reveals their exclusive this week, it’s the alternate cover (since the vinyl is pastel green, which would fit perfectly)!

I don’t think it’s necessarily that, but rather the fact that there are actual tweets saying both of the things you said she hears. In 2011 everyone doubted her credibility because of her father, saying he bought her career since she has “no talent.” She was a new artist in the public eye and I can imagine people chalking up her career to a parent’s alleged money coupled with the backlash of SNL and the polarizing reviews of BTD (which often had more to do with her image than her music) traumatized her. And all of 2020, I’ve seen so many tweets of people saying Lana looks “racist”, stuff that says “she looks like she’d hate crime me” and don’t get me started on some of the photoshopped images of her with confederate flags, posing with Trump. That’s damaging - I know I would absolutely feel defensive and protective of myself if I saw people creating damaging images and portrayals of me. Her own fans do it - @/gayjailer on Instagram is notorious for doing that. I’m not saying that she shouldn’t access resources to learn more - we all can, as our world is ever-changing and it’s important to be aware of what’s going on - but her defending herself against several misrepresentations shouldn’t be seen as big of a deal as it’s being made. Btw I’m not saying this at you, I’m just using what you said as a prompt to point this out.

Aw, of course! I think so - I feel like she’s saying that the media’s manipulation of Lana’s comments and Lana’s intentions/portrayal of herself on her own account through her music creates a discrepancy. And that discrepancy leads to accountability becoming a grey area from both parties because there are so many juxtapositions going on - so it’s best to be discerning and to be able to form your own opinion on what’s going on and the only way to do that is to actually confront what you’re doing in your life and how you are. I agree with her statement - I think there’s a lot of projection in the culture right now and a lot of things aren’t really being translated well across the pond.

I don’t think she’s necessarily saying “we” are the narcissists and psychopaths in question, but rather we should see the lack of self-awareness in these political figures and conduct more extensive self-examinations and changes in our lives that result in a collective positive outcome since the people in power aren’t.

Right?! The colour palette of the Neil cover is just perfect for pastel green. Hoping that’s the case!!

When BoZ says there’s no exclusive cover for the UO one, does he mean that it will be the regular B&W group shot one, or the cover by Neil? Because at this point, the Neil cover could be considered just an alternate cover because it is sold at several select retailers, so UO may not consider it exclusive to them cover-wise, just exclusive to them vinyl colour-wise.

The way it's so much jumping through hoops to get the red vinyl when you're in North America... Target is my only hope

Ahh, I see. Thank you so much! I appreciate it <3 Right now I’m banking on Target having the red vinyl for us Canadians and Americans!

Apparently it's at Target too? omg!

Come through, UO!

I had the same problem I find it too much of a hassle and the lack of transparency about that gives me anxiety so I'm just going to wait for North America to get it (if they do! )

I got: - Standard Black Vinyl - Transparent Vinyl - Gray Vinyl - Yellow Vinyl - CD Boxset I need the red vinyl! Hopefully UO stocks it

Does anyone think Rough Trade or Discogs might eventually stock the red HMV vinyl?

I'm hoping the same! And yas, do it girl <3 we can be twins

Anyone know how people outside of the UK can get the HMV vinyl?

ALL

Congrats, you two!! @Clampigirl @takeitdoen two of my favs and so well-deserved!

I’m manifesting

Heroin vs. Black Beauty

What a fun idea! My prediction - 1. Let Me Love You Like a Woman (3:21) 2. Chemtrails Over the Country Club (8:26) 3. Wild at Heart (4:02) 4. White Dress (5:52) 5. Tulsa Jesus Freak (3:33) 6. White Hot Forever (3:56) 7. Dance Till We Die (3:01) 8. Dealer (5:40) 9. Dark But Just a Game (6:02) 10. Breaking Up Slowly (4:18) 11. For Free (4:33) 12. Yosemite (5:06) 13. Not All Who Wander Are Lost (4:45)

It’s possible about BTIG - what@Contemplating God said about the deadlines with S&S, as well as how she is going to put the book together this month. She finished Violet on or around June 28 according to this post and it was done in time for release 3 months later. The fact that Lana is “disappearing” just to work on the book probably means she’ll finish it in time sooner than that, so I could see BTIG coming out in late March, just a few weeks after COTCC! but I totally wouldn’t be surprised if it came out later this year.