necessary sacrifice

It was actually a limited edition pressing done in Germany but omg good find

Huh, didn’t know that. Weird too because I live in Canada and bought it at record store day off a shelf of RSD exclusives. They probably didn’t know where else to put it.

i believe the only official colored records we had were the translucent red for HM and the coke bottle for L4L.

She released coloured vinyl (as well as standard black) for Ultraviolence, Honeymoon, and Lust for Life. She also released a blue vinyl Born to Die for Record Store Day a couple years ago (2017 I think?). Paradise is the only album she officially issued on vinyl that hasn’t also been officially issued as a coloured vinyl. So there’s precedent for her to release a coloured vinyl of NFR, and for her not to. But she’s released more than 2 officially on coloured vinyl.

her cheeks look pretty normal to me im just wondering about her eyes... they look HUGE. probs just makeup

It’s just the shadows caused by her lashes. Zoom in.

The way the sun hits her does cause her lashes to cast shadows and she’s got some fly-away hairs in front of her too. Tbh that’s the only thing that seems to make her face any different here. Angles and lighting can sometimes change how people perceive your face.

LP120 is the version of it with the better tone arm but I think it's like twice the price

 

And it’s worth doubling the price if it means getting to actually enjoy your records. But that’s why I tried to find the cheapest one with a good arm. If you don’t mind your records skipping lots and getting damaged though, one of those suitcase style ones are cheaper than any of these. You get what you pay for.

Audio Technica LP60 are also pretty good and only $100

It has a terrible tone arm. It’s not adjustable and and is too heavy. Not only will it damage your records, but most records will skip constantly too. Almost everything is unplayable (including UV deluxe vinyl). I used to have one of these. Don’t waste your money on a turntable with an arm like that (unless you’re a billionaire, then who cares), it’ll cost way more in the long run.

Anyway I’ll do a For the Roses ranking if anyone wants to keep this going

 

For the Roses songs ranked:

 

Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire

Blonde in the Bleachers

Judgment of the Moon and Stars

Barangrill

Electricity

Lesson in Survival

Woman of Heart and Mind

Let the Wind Carry Me

See You Sometime

You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio

For the Roses

Banquet

 

@@Volta I’d like to see yours if you’re up for it!

$379...

 

edit: lol wait theres one for 169 okay maybe i will purchase

Just make sure you buy compatible speakers. Maybe you already have some, which would be nice for you. The one I linked was only a little pricier because it had the speakers come with it in a bundle.

i hope the vinyl is everest green (li never talked about vinyl cover yet i have a right to)

if it is i might go out and buy another record player. i owned 2 and they both broke so i kinda said fuck it and didnt want to waste money on another. can someone link me to a good quality one that isnt super expensive

https://www.fluance.com/rt80-turntable-ai40-powered-bookshelf-speakers

 

This is the most reasonably priced turntable I can find that isn’t complete garbage. It’s a bundle with the speakers, so they’ll be compatible and more affordable than buying separately. Just stay away from anything with “built in” speakers or an arm you can’t adjust if you want it to work properly for more than a month (if even that). But you might as well treat yourself before NFR comes out because it’ll probably sound phenomenal on vinyl.

This one was way harder than I expected but here’s my Blue ranking:

 

Little Green

The Last Time I Saw Richard

Carey

My Old Man

A Case of You

Blue

All I Want

This Flight Tonight

California

River

 

@@Volta I find it interesting though how we both have Carey and Little Green in the top three

I bet Lana broke this thread

Who can I thank for breaking this thread?

If NFR hasn’t leaked yet, not even a single song, I doubt it will. Especially with the snippets, people have been begging for specific songs, yet still no leaks. Lana’s finally succeeded in protecting her album. Maybe that’s one of the reasons she doesn’t feel pressured to release it before she’s ready. It’s probably refreshing.

Oof, I don't know, I think 10 minutes is perfect. Or maybe I've just played it so many times that I know it too well and got used to it.

I got too used to Venice Bitch too, and now it seems too short. Like I’ll be swaying to it, really feeling it, then it just ends. I just really like vibing to long ass songs.

Lana should make an extended mix of Venice Bitch for the album. Double the length and give it a whole side on the vinyl. That would literally be a dream come true. I know it won’t happen, but it would be amazing. Just imagine the trance it would put you in.

Usually I like ballad-type songs more as well.

For me, I don’t love The Jungle Line because the drums feel looped and repetitive, whereas the rest of the album has so much instrumental variety.

Tbh The Jungle Line was initially my least favourite song and it was the drums that distracted me most. Over time I started to like it though because sonically it started reminding me of Friends by Led Zeppelin. And I grew to like all the lyrics referencing Henri Rousseau and the jungle metaphors kind of like his paintings.

Also, In France They Kiss on Main Street was initially one of my favourites because I liked the 50s rock style and theme of it, but the more I listened to the album and the other songs grew on me, I guess it sank down the list.

I’m curious what puts The Jungle Line and In France... at the bottom of your list

It’s really just that the other songs are just so good and something has to be at the bottom. It was so hard because I didn’t really feel anything belonged at the bottom of the list. I truly love every song on this album. I’m probably just more attached to the slower sadder songs for some reason.

Here’s my Hissing of Summer Lawns ranking:

 

Harry’s House/Centrepiece

Don’t Interrupt the Sorrow

The Hissing of Summer Lawns

Shades of Scarlet Conquering

The Boho Dance

Sweet Bird

Edith and the Kingpin

The Jungle Line

On France They Kiss on Main Street

Shadows and Light

 

Since it’s my favourite album, it was surprisingly hard for me to rank them too. When starting my list, I was also only really sure of my top three songs. I’m actually listening to it now to help me.

 

I’m listening to the two best albums. Same moods. They’re always great to listen to back to back.

I like this idea! Which album next?

My next choice would be Summer Lawns, but Blue or Ladies of the Canyon are obvious choices. Whichever is easiest to do next I guess.

So how bout a picture disc vinyl of a Norman Rockwell painting

You keep replying, I keep answering.

i mean why the fuck else would you be constantly going after people? just to feel superior?

Because you guys keep replying and it’s funny now lmao

Babe stop playing victim. Go back to your husband and cats so we can actually talk about NFR

Girl if you want me to play victim, just say so. How do I do that again?

“Oh poor me Lana del Rey won’t give me attention”

Am I doing it right?

your arguments are really impressive, I bet a lot of people are changing their minds

Wait I was supposed to be changing your minds? No one gave me the memo that I was supposed to be a fucking missionary here. Let’s start over, someone hand me a bible or whatever so I can play the role you assigned me.

It’s kinda cute when you guys get so pressed that you miss the point. It’s kinda predictable now. At least your meltdowns are entertaining though. Have fun being bitter and angry about everything. I bet that’s great for your mental health.