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*Listening (mostly) for the first time and typing my review as I go* Ride - 4/5 This song is the "Born to Die" of the Paradise Edition for me. It's probably my favorite, though others will choose to skip it when it comes up on shuffle. I love the build up and how very Sam's Town it sounds. The drums that come in on I hear the birds on the summer breeze give me life, although I hate the video and I have to say that the monologue is v lame. American - 2/5 I rated this a 2.. it's not a "bad" song per se, but lyrically- it is weak. Lana describes herself as a poet, and in this song, that does not come across in the slightest. I don't know if she's ripping of Tom Petty or paying homage with the party dress line ("Last Dance with Mary Jane"), but it was just too cheesy, along with all the "likes", "Springsteen is the king" (although this is true), and most of all- the wolf howlings... What is she trying to say about Americans, anyways? (I'm just glad all the artists she listed were, in fact, Americans) Cola - 2/5 This is the song people will listen to and giggle when she says "pussy." It lacks depth, which is fine- a good, silly song is always welcome- but it's not that either. There is no buildup and there is no..er, for lack of a better term, climax. I've heard her describe this song as tropical and surf, but I am not getting that vibe at all, is it just me? And if this song is about Barrie, I do wonder about the wife lyric- are they actually married? I know your wife.. (because it's her) - but I digress. And it is most annoying that I cannot figure out if is she is saying Holly/Javi/Hubby??? Moreover, it's a bit creepy to sing about what your vagina tastes like and subsequently stating that you pledge allegiance to your dad for teaching you everything he knows. Also "Decorate my neck"..does Lana like pearl necklaces? (Lana, "niceys" is not a word) Body Electric - 4/5 So very autotune-y but I like it. Still not liking her pronunciation of Opry. It's not OPRAY or OPRUUUUI..just Op-ree, said from a girl that spent her youth there. I didn't expect to like this because when she first sang it live, I found the lyrics to be sophomoric and the beat to be dull.. the kind of thing you listen to when you wanna go to sleep. However, I really appreciate what they've done to this song! It's fun to sing your own version, I highly recommend it haha Blue Velvet - 4/5 This was a great cover for her. It gets a bit old if you play it too much, but it's nice. I hope she does more covers! The only fault is that I wanted her .. pitch? I'm not sure what term to use to be a bit higher.. or a high note would suffice. Usually, when you do a cover, you wanna make it her own- and she's done just that, though I still prefer Bobby Vinton's version. Gods and Monsters - 31/2-4 out of 5 If she hadn't of mentioned Morrison (my daddy), who knows if it would've rated this high with me but despite the cringe worthy lyrics, it's not too horrible for me. The second verse is where it starts to decline, lyrically and sonically, although the scream is everything. So much buildup and, again, no climax! I wanted an explosion, fireworks, etc. but we get "dope shit up straight to the heart." The final verse is the worst.. it's like she's just rambling shallow little lines.. "if I get a little prettier can I be your baby?" ..kinda messes up the theme of the song. I do think it'd make for a very interesting video, though and I can see how "the tumblr youth" (wow, I'm old) will like this one and Cola most. Yayo - 1/5 Hate it.. at times she sounds like she's trying too hard and at other times she sounds bored. The entire time she sounds distant and removed when the novelty of the song is that its so personal, sweet, and full of emotion..I do wonder if the stutter (I-I wear your sparkle") was intentional.. moving on.. Bel Air - 4/5 No real complaints with this song, it's just a bit boring. I do picture Lana walking down the Palace of Fontainebleau in the Born to Die video in her white nightgown walking towards "heaven's gates" when I hear this song. It's really pretty and I love when the chorus kicks in and overlaps the verse. Burning Desire - 4/5 I really like this song but it took some warming up to. I think it was because the first version I had through Itunes was screwy.. it's so great now. It doesn't try to be anything more than it is and it's nice to drive at night to. I really love the little sound in the background during the verse. I'm guessing that's a piano? It sounds ~~ like a piano incognito as wind chimes.. ~~ And I have to say- you can see the influence of the American Beauty soundtrack in this one, which I love...can you picture a plastic bag floating as you listen? lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al21Vtlsg4A Well, that's it- I'm a tough critic but I'll give the PE a 3/5.. with Body Electric being my fave, which is really surprising, and also Ride. Edit: Sorry I wrote so much!!

I wonder what I taste like maybe I should ask

she mentions the boss :defeated:

I respect your opinion, but religion has no place in politics, as not everyone in this country has the same religion (thankfully, we have religious freedom!!) I have to say.. seeing how knowledgeable non Americans are on American politics is really awesome and makes me realize I need to be less ethnocentric!!!

How was the quality? I was hearing the jumpers would fall apart in the wash and the prints would fade so I decided not to buy.. I only really wanted the white peplum top and the patterned pants

my favorite ep of real housewives EVER and I love that lizzy grant watched it (and new jersey, too!) "It's too bad. Allison is the only credible medium out there"

I can't wait for R's speech.. he will be as smug as ever, know that

voter turnout seems really high, particularly in youth and minorities. awesome

rachel maddow is perfection

Sigh@Prop 34* not being voted for... the death penalty is sew not kewl

Partyintheusa.mp3 NationalAnthem_AlbumVersion.mp3 <3<3

babies! Michelle is sf perfect. She's my fave first lady besides Eleanor

lmao me noticing that paradise hasn't leaked yet tbh

God, can you even imagine how the president and the first lady feel? and his daughters *Sobs*

so happy im in tears lol

249 GUYS romney- 191!

BOW TO IOWA! I HAVE NEVER BOWED TO IOWA

Anyone here live in Maryland or Maine?

228 obama 176 romney

I dream of the day of that being on a KY ballot.. we had something about fish and game -_-

No, it's not as close as you think.. you have to look at the states that haven't been counted and the % of counties for those who have/are currently I think Florida will be blue.. Romney really needed the southern region

same sex marriage in maryland!!! obama has florida (and of course california) so he pretty much has it. there is no realistic way romney could get it

Are you guys watching? So happy.. they are saying without saying it that Obama has it

aw we should've made a playlist for this lol many of lanas songs come 2 mind

we don't worry until around 12am cntrl time