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Pasta with ketchup, just as Lana likes it.
 
1. Boil pasta until somewhat soft
2. Add ketchup
3. R E G R E T
 
Bone apple teeth 

NFR! Album Timeline (from what we can infer based on what Lana and Jack have said and conclusions made on LB!) Just thought it would be nice to compile all the info here
 
 
Early 2016 / 2017 re-work
The Next Best American Record 
- originally written and recorded for Lust for Life in 2016
- NFR version likely rewritten/rerecorded in 2017 with "Topanga lyrics" (in an interview with Zane Lowe on July 12, 2017, Lana stated that TNBAR was "all about Topanga")
 
February - March 2017
California
- written/produced with Zach Dawes while Lana had her side-band from December 2016 to March 2017
- additional production with Jack in 2018/2019
 
Late 2017
Bartender 
- written/produced with Rick Nowels prior to Jack's involvement 
- mentioned by Lana to Pitchfork at the Grammys on January 28, 2018 - regarded as "a weird track...[that] doesn't belong to an album yet"
 
Happiness is a Butterfly
- Rick is credited as a writer, so we can conclude that HiaB was in its early stages while Lana was primarily working with Rick
 
 
January 2018 - sessions with JACK ANTONOFF begin
At this point, The Next Best American Record, California, and Bartender are the first three songs "finished" for the album.
 
Love Song
- written the morning after the Clive Davis Party/the morning of the Grammys (January 28, 2018) with Jack in approx. an hour
- first song formally written for the album with Jack
 
Hope is a Dangerous Thing For a Woman Like Me to Have - But I Have it 
- journaled by Lana slowly over three years 
- same session as "Love Song" (January 28, 2018)
- recorded a cappella / subsequently accompanied by Jack on piano 
 
 
February - March 2018
Norman Fucking Rockwell
- confirmed as the third song written in an Instagram Live in the studio on September 4, 2019
- originally titled "Bird World"
- regarded as "the cliffnotes of the album" by Jack in an Instagram Live in the studio on September 4, 2019
 
Mariners Apartment Complex 
- confirmed as written at the same time/shortly after the title track in an Instagram Live in the studio on September 4, 2019
- referred to by Lana as what she hoped would be "at the heart of the record" in an Instagram Live on September 3, 2019
 
Venice Bitch
- confirmed as written at the same time/shortly after the title track and "Mariners Apartment Complex" in an Instagram Live in the studio on September 4, 2019
- title was used as a caption in an Instagram post of Lana's mural on a building in Venice, California on February 22, 2018
 
Happiness is a Butterfly
- first snippet posted by Lana on March 29, 2018
- marks Jack's involvement with the song since Lana and Rick starting it in 2017
 
September 2018
- in an interview with Zane Lowe on September 18, 2018 to premiere Venice Bitch, Lana confirms:
- the album is called Norman Fucking Rockwell
- at this point, it has 11 tracks
 
 
October 2018
Cinnamon Girl
- some lyrics written on October 3/4 2018 after Lana was "fucked up in Boston" (Instagram Live, September 4, 2019) along with "How to Disappear"
 
How to Disappear
- some lyrics written on October 3/4 2018 after Lana was "fucked up in Boston" (Instagram Live, September 4, 2019) along with "Cinnamon Girl"
- references "Joe," a boxer who Lana is presumed to have had a relationship with
- regarded as "the last song recorded" for NFR! by Lana at the Apple Event in Brooklyn, NY on October 30, 2018
 
November - December 2018
The Greatest
- references Lana's comments on Kanye West's Instagram post from September 30, 2018
- must have been recorded AFTER "How to Disappear" considering Lana's activity and references, and comments on/in the song.
- potentially "the last song" at one stage of mastering, as Lana confirmed the album was "finished" and "mastered" in an Instagram Live on December 30, 2018.
 
March - April 2019
Doin' Time
- recorded for the Sublime doc. produced by Interscope
- in an interview with Vogue Korea in May 2019, Lana stated that NFR! has 13 tracks, which would make sense if Doin' Time were the last song tacked onto the record at the time
- in an interview with 104.3 MYfm on August 28, 2019, Lana revealed that she wanted to include Doin' Time on the tracklist next to "Venice Bitch" a few days after finishing the track; this makes sense as "Fuck It, I Love You," which appears next to "Venice Bitch" in the tracklist instead, had likely not been recorded yet.
 
May - June 2019
Fuck It, I Love You
- regarded as the "last song" recorded for the album in an interview with Annie Mac on August 22, 2019
- the version that appears on physical copies of the record was likely finished and mastered in May 2019, as Lana stated in an interview with KROQ on August 29, 2019, that she has to have finished a record 90 days before the release date so the vinyl can be pressed in time
- the version that appears in the music video was likely finished in June 2019, as Lana stated in an interview with KROQ on August 29, 2019, that she "was definitely done [the record] in June, just putting some final touches on it" - the final touches likely being the added "surf drums." 

Hi I'm Foxglove and I have not listened to Norman Fucking Rockwell in 27 days.  I can't believe I used to be the person who would find myself curled up on the kitchen floor, headphones in, listening to Mariner's Apartment Complex in the dark.  I knew I was at a completely new low desperate point when I burned a CD of the potato quality leak of the album recorded on a phone by Cassette Girl and listened to it over and over in my car.......  I want to thank this group for helping me recognize that even though I've suffered from horrible taste in many dark times in my life, I have the power within to break this addiction.  I never thought I would come this far, and I'm making a solemn promise to myself and my loved ones to keep going and only listen to good music with actual meaning.  Thank you so much for your support

Link?

Pasta with ketchup, just as Lana likes it.
 
1. Boil pasta until somewhat soft
2. Add ketchup
3. R E G R E T
 
Bone apple teeth 

https://www.lanadelreyfan.com/hong-kong-tattler-interviews-lana-del-rey/

she cooks pasta w ketchup what why 

See this for context.
 
Lana Del Rey themed drinks and food recipes, GO!
 
I reserve the right to steal these for my upcoming museum, Cafe Del Rey.

Jen only ever referred to the baby as "L" on social media and said the name was a surprise, which makes me wonder if Lanz accidentally spilled the beans ... that'd be so her lol

Tbh NFR wasn't a bad era, the double music video was cute and DT remains one of her best from all time, the roll out was an absolute mess, If they would've done a normal one and not making us wait 6 months for the next promo single I think it would be remembered like a warmer memory.

This is the best news since quarantine started. Emile Haynie produced it and wrote it with Thomas Bartlett - the iconic duo who wrote a little song y'all might know called WAIT FOR LIFE. 

Stop voting for oranges omg
 
I got oranges for my Animal Crossing island and I stg it was the universe's revenge for this poll

P E A R S 

Obviously, nobody knows for certain, but we do know that she used to mix with people in NYC who definitely did do heroin. We know she had a (boy)friend who died of a heroin overdose ... we know she worked with recovering addicts ... it's not far-fetched to assume that she's at least tried it.
 
She said that FIILY is her "most dishonest" song (as in, she said it wasn't about her). I don't believe that, and think she said it because she knew that admitting it was about her would raise awkward questions about drug use.
 
There have also been various accounts from people who worked with her that she used to do coke before every show; especially during the Endless Summer tour.

The greatest hits would be her staples in the tour list tbh lol

Yeah but I think this is worse - at least last time she was actually recommending good music (like Weyes Blood!). I'm not sure what to make of 'Goodbye Girls' who ship boutique products to America only. 

Is Lana taking a page out of the leakers’ book?
 
Drops a crumb here and there.
 
Help me reach a new milestone and I will post a new haiku?
 
Is this… revenge?

Non Lana Cover. Sky Ferreira One Way To Heaven

Maybe she was feeling really insecure or something when she made LFL, but most of the collaborating artists don't add anything to the respective songs. Stevie could sing the McDonald's menu and I'd stream the fuck out of it, but even BPBP doesn't showcase her (or Lanz's) capabilities as well as it should.
 
And the others? No shade to Abel, but the LFL demo leaves the album version in the dust. The demo is much more pure. I suppose it's easier to say that now that we have both versions, but she really should've just left it the fuck alone. I'm not against her putting Abel in a song, but I don't feel like that song was the one to fuck with.
 
The only saving grace is that thank GOD she didn't put Gerald on the album (although he probably was slated to be on it, and was replaced by one of the others ... maybe even Abel ... imagine ...)
 
The best songs on that album are definitely the ones she did by herself, with the exception of Coachella.

I apologise if anyone is offended by the word ‘queer’. When I heard it first used I was little thrown too but in academia the word ‘queer’ (in terms of queer theory) is used to refer to a spectrum that is all inclusive and anyone can position themselves on. It also encompasses all genders and sexuality, and avoids labelling specifics that could cause offence, and is also inclusive to anyone who is discovering who they are.
 
First and foremost – no one picks to like a singer because they’re considered a queer icon, a woman singing about men, or out of obligation (Creyk, Bob Renoir de Monet, Tristesse). There is a clear trend of loving the music because it’s GOOD music. J  (heroinbeaches)
 
The second thing will do is clarify that my positionally is as a white, gay, cis-male who is scrappy and young(ish) but relatively well off. I’ve definitely been through some growing pains and experienced othering like many in the queer community, but the following is largely moulded into the perspectives from and for queer men. I would love to invite anyone else to synthesise the same about the female perspective – the rejection of Lana as an icon and the debate of authenticity is always brought up and there are some really good arguments here.
Thirdly, I supposed subconsciously we are all talking about 2010 – 2013 era of when Lana was first discovered. Nowaways, Lana is still emblazoned with her Hollywood sadcore aesthetic and sound, and despite her music continually shifting in style and influence, this is largely how she is typically regarded.
 
It is impossible to say, but gay men are probably not the majority, but certainly a vocal minority (cashcomesquick; sparklrtrailrheaven). Lana del Rey’s music isn’t exclusively enjoyed by queer men, but it is a negative stereotype, and there are a few factors to this. This is by no means a definitive answer, but from responses I am seeing the following correlations. I’ve noted below who I’ve taken major points from in the brackets. You lil geniuses. 
 
Lana del Rey became associated with queer culture from some of these factors.
 
THE RISE OF THE STEROTYPE
 
·      Lana del Rey’s music rose in popularity despite and against mainstream sound. Her musical style with an original 60s + hip hop style was cool and weird and different (HydroponicWeeds), her lyrical content was relatable and initial-DIY aesthetic countered mainstream female pop-singers. These factors went so far to an extent that she was considered an ‘other’ and outcast, and queer people found an affinity after Lana was ‘othered’ by mainstream media. This also exacerbated by her huge critical and public rejection from the SNL performance.
·      She rose to popularity amongst platforms (such as Tumblr and Myspace) which familiarised a section of her fanbase with her alternative sound for an ‘underground’ ‘undiscovered’ feeling that subverted the way artists were discovered (Pin Up Galore). (Again, a generalisation, but) A stereotype of these users on these platforms at that time considered themselves outcasts – this added to a unified feeling of “we don’t fit” which was a draw card to Lana del Rey (daisy fresh witch).
·      The persecution of the authenticity of Lana del Rey, and her perceived invented life of her ‘persona’ are continually debated and despite huge popularity, album sales, live concerts, and award nominations, Lana is still rejected by mainstream media. Non-conformity, as well as societal outsiders are always attractive, safe and inviting to the queer community, as we see ourselves in them. (gyu)
 
 
THE AFFINITY FOR DEL REY
 
·      Lana writes from a classically feminine perspective, the theatricality of her lyrics and aesthetic of the Born to Die era encompasses glamour and camp, with an unusual commitment to being ‘serious’ and ‘sad’. The meld of influences ticks some classic ‘gay culture’ boxes, including the femme fatale Hollywood trope, Marilyn Munroe appearance, and Golden Age Hollywood — she then exaggerates it all, creating a perfect (campy and gay) storm. (sparklrtrailrheaven; JazzSingrCultLeadr)
·      The tragic and submissive angle is the anthesis of the empowering anthems of the 2010s. An inverse of that, queer people often enjoy strong women, but identity intimately with the passive and demure in regards to being othered or feeling hidden (JazzSingrCultLeadr).
·      Lana del Rey’s music is relatable to and queer community (gasstationkween; GeminiLanaFan). Lana’s music connects with people that are very sensitive, feeling everything a bit too much, and people that have struggled in their lives. Many queer people have struggled at some point, which is why some queer fans are attracted to her resilience, perseverance, and ambivalence to the social norm.
·      Perhaps the biggest factor regarding the themes of her work - Lana’s initial releases presented love as an undying devotion with elements of desperation, doom, death etc. that really didn't fit into the zeitgeist at the time because of shifting discourses (WilshireBoulevard).
·      She is powerful, fresh-out-of-fucks forever singer – “it felt like [she] took the world by storm so nonchalantly!” (Veinsineon). Lana’s appearance, her interaction with her fans, her delivery and work holds an extreme femininity that queer people are attracted to. Whether it be radiating a softer, feminine side that’s attractive or desirable (PARADIXO), a coquettish and fun indulgence of hyperfeminitiy (Neptune) or her powerful and vulnerable radiating of power (trashmagiq), her energy is simply inspiring.
 
 
Thanks everyone for your extremely interesting and diverse answers (so far?). It's so good to be able to pinpoint some of this as (despite any misgivings...) Lana truly is an icon of our time and these stereotypes have been present since I've been a fan but not totally sure why.
 
@@WilshireBoulevard your post is so brilliant I haven't finished digesting it yet. Also @JazzSingrCultLeadr, simply brilliantly insightful.

Yeah but I think this is worse - at least last time she was actually recommending good music (like Weyes Blood!). I'm not sure what to make of 'Goodbye Girls' who ship boutique products to America only. 

Yeah but I think this is worse - at least last time she was actually recommending good music (like Weyes Blood!). I'm not sure what to make of 'Goodbye Girls' who ship boutique products to America only. 

Yeah this is what she does when she's putting something off.
 
Remember all the rando promotions she did of other people's shit during the NFR pre-release nightmare? This is like that.

If she’s thinking about us where’s Violet