Greenwich

I agree with you as well, I think what Hunter meant to address is in terms of the general public* who never go deep enough as we have done with Lana and her back-story, / (or) and see her as a product rather than a human that sings/plays instruments.
 
*applies to the 10 year old twinks on twitter as well 

So... Wow...

I just read through 90% of this thread and.... 

I gotta say I'm really kind of overwhelmed, shocked and ultimately disappointed by so many of the comments I see here. It would seem that a large majority of the fans here really don't give a fuck about the content or concept of Lana's music as long as we "get a new look for the era" or she stops doing "boring jazz" (which is an oxymoron) or she stops wearing "jeans and tshirts" or starts "using makeup." Again and again the comments here read like a tug of war with everyone pulling her in all different directions. This is one of the first times I have ever truly hoped she does not ever read this forum. There used to be a lot of constructive, thought out criticism here from people who had a wealth of knowledge about music- from genre specialties to music history- and could discuss Lana's work in an interesting way. People could really discuss the cultural significance of what she was doing or dissect her lyrics. This is all just like... "stan" vomit. And if Lana were to ever read through this... Wow... I can't imagine. I would be SO uninspired to see what my fans were discussing and valuing about my art. It's not that there is criticism- I have read thoughtful critiques on her work here before that I wish Lana could/would read because I think they would inspire her so much. However, so many of the comments here miss the mark completely on what is important. She is an ARTIST. Allow an artistic process to HAPPEN. She is not your barbie doll to dress up and style. She is a person who is trying to communicate her soul through a difficult business called the Music Industry that has become LESS and LESS about the actual music.

Do you guys see how so many of us have been conditioned to value the PACKAGE over the PRODUCT in this industry? They are destroying our minds and our ability to appreciate diversity and art in the music world. By us placing so much emphasis on how she looks, we keep perpetuating the kind of business models that starved funding our of Ultraviolence. Labels send interns onto forums like this to get a read on what the fan bases are looking for, what they want. The music industry has taught you to care more about Lana's hair than her words, so now when a label lackey comes on here to read through this garbage, what they will report back to their bosses is "They want a pretty girl, the music seems so secondary." This means, ultimately, more label control. The label could pressure Lana into a package she isn't comfortable with and as a result, we get a less authentic and self-expressing artist. 

This is all hypothetical, but this is how things happen. Consumers of art need to seriously take more responsibility when using their voice. 

I can't imagine how I would feel if I read through pages and pages of comments that missed the point of what I do completely. I would be completely devastated and hollow. 

(Not to say that EVERY post was like this, but I'm just highlighting a few that really stuck with me. Come on guys, we can do better than this. And I'm not even saying Lana's look isn't important to some degree- as she has often used it as an extension of expression of the music. But come on, some of these comments... We are smarter than that and we care about Lana's authentic expression more than that... right?) 

Calm your tits....he hasn't sent it yet. I'm dying of anticipation too.

Well, fashion-wise, I don't think the Lana 'image' will ever change drastically... she dyes her hair back and forth frequently, from black to red to brown to blonde, but musically is where the focus is at. I definitely think she'll take a jazzier approach for LP4, but not anything like Cheek to Cheek... 

aaaaaand Hide hangs up the phone bc it's way better

This is my very first attempt at an album cover art. This is for Lana'Lana's upcoming album "Honeymoon"

you all are too gay for me to deal with....She looks hot and stunning. That's all

No, but to everyone out there, G&R is the only song I actually CARE for off of UV. 
Opinions are opinions...

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

am i the only one who loves guns & roses

i think "guns and roses" is a great song tbh

Lolita is a mess but behind Emile's shitty production of it, it's a good song. The same cannot be said for Dark Paradise...

why do you say that it's a beautiful song I actually motorboated someone while in the background Lana was singing "Every now and then the stars align boy and girl meet by the great design could it be that you and me are the lucky ones" and it was wonderful, it's one of my fondest memories 

die

I would make Ultraviolence an EP
01. JFK
02. Jay Ef Kay
03. J~F~K
04. JFK (Cedric Gervais Remix) [uganda Bonus Track]

Someone said it before but GnR verses are actually really amazing and the bridge is good too. It's just that damn chorus. I don't listen to it often but I always wonder why people are so against it when I do. It's not that bad. n
 
not as bad as that mess of a Sad Girl oh lord

Yet again another one who thinks they can speak for everyone...

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all

Don't want a BTD 2.0. That would be ridiculous and personally I don't think she'd go there. 
 
When I first heard about Honeymoon earlier today, I immediately thought about how she changed her Insta-pic to Lizzy and Chuck posted a Lizzy pic too. I thought of Surf Noir Lizzy Grant in a cheap hotel on the Las Vegas Strip with her heroin fiend boyfriend. Lana's a little twisted, and her idea of a Honeymoon came to my mind as a drug-filled fuck fest... 
 
That's all