DinahLee

The absolute scream. Other Side Gate already going into annals of Lanaboards, yup that's right! The way I never saw any vinyl with such layout of "other side", at most "SIDE A - THIS SIDE" or something like that. I'm sure it's a real song anyway. God I wish BlackoutZone would come back for some extra teatime. That was fun.

She really should just... record and drop some music instead of fighting for the old music. At least for now. It's just logical; it's crazy that she still maintains some fans and critical acclaim, dropping a string of singles/shapping up an EP would be the easiest way to grow steady and be able to book some new festivals and that kind of gig that would fill her pockets. If she's really hellbent of "no, my second album HAS to be masochism" she can just keep releasing music and calling it "project!" "mixtape!" "playlist!" "a great sum up of music that I'm uploading to Spotify!" and keep it going.

Hmm with Gaga releasing in early March and basically every other Interscope artist already out of the way, I guess there's a big chance this album (if it really exists) coming in late May. And there should be a single coming in late March/Early April? But idk, that original post with "Henry first" means she probably wanted to drop something soon and got cold feet.

God I really want to know more about the album... damn.

It's coming during the GRAMMYs later tonight. Music video + Song premiering during commercial break.

Because it is making its way to be the biggest song of the decade, and that alone would be enough to launch this album into #1.

Oh yeah a repress is always plausible (They did one in Argentina like... 2 years ago?), it's just that it looks like a flop anniversary thing. No point in teasing it for a year if we're not getting any new content with it (which is "the issue" since they'd need to produce new plates, "remaster" these outtakes/different songs, etc.) If the original release was a single disc, they could do it like Allie X and just press a second disc with all the songs. And if there's not enough songs, they could fill the rest with the acoustic versions etc, but I'm just a big skeptical they'll spend any extra money.

They do get a (great?) cut of profits, but I'm a Little Ferrari and I see Labels as organizations from hell that are here to trap the artists! Just kidding... sort of. Marina hinted before that her relationship with label wasn't really 100% and being able to "leave them, not going back" probably stings the suit men a little, so I'm just not very confident they'll be helpful celebrating her catalog. At least she kind of does have a strong fanbase appeal, but the costs of these things (especially if they're planning something beyond a vinyl repress, like new songs being add-ed) will always shake the table. I also believe there's a little aggravation that both The Family Jewels and Electra Heart were able to penetrate the public consciousness with the TikTok trends in a way that Froot still hasn't... aka they were more commercially viable to market since they were fresh into people's mind. So maybe it's time to make I'm Not Hungry Anymore viral so we can get a nice treat!

When You Take Away Control being a real song and not a random Forget demo... I got the last laugh. WHEN YOU TAKE AWAY CONTROL TRUTHERS, RISE! I'm pretty sure the song is kind of shit or just rough like Savior but ok. I have no idea if something is really happening but mainly because;;;; label. She might have been interested, but I'm not sure everybody will be like "sure luv you left us after your contract expired but we'll help you celebrate your beloved third album <3". Platinum Blonde literally came 1 month before she announced she was going independent as well nn. Does anyone have a Merna Masterpost? Kinda craving some demos & outtakes right now.

Gorgeous album tbh. It lives beyond the hype and "lore" of music that sounds like grail because stans can't actually touch or albums that were scrapped by record labels and that kind of thing. The world building, the lyrics, the goal achieved, everything is on point. I constantly think about that quote of Lana meeting Kahne and asking if he could make it sound "like a sad party" and the way it fits perfectly. And I have no idea of what she thinks of it now, but I'd say Kahne brought some of the most interesting productions while keeping it traditional and straightforward. Marmaid Motel? Gramma? These songs are next level, uniquely "Lizzy Grant" and no one can touch them. I wonder what she wanted to change when the album sat in label hell for one whole year, but the final product is still pretty much bulletproof and perfectly aligned.

About the whole secret project; all signs were pointing towards a real "Unreleased Collection", no? The "Yes To Heaven" release, random songs being taken down after years, new registrations... Interscope probably thought it was some quick cash and Lana went "why not?" before realizing it would take some extra effort. I don't see her touching AKA, like, ever. Deep down, I don't think she's invested in it as much as the fans, probably enjoy a few songs and hold them very close to her heart (Pawn Shop Blues) but doesn't really fuck with it as a full collection, at least not how it was released back then. Over the years, she did mention some unreleased songs that were special to her (Disco, Hollywood, Roses Bloom For You, etc.) so I imagine it would make sense for her to pick these songs and compile them instead of putting out a full body of work that she wanted to change before it was released 15 years ago. The idea of Pawn Shop Blues and other AKA songs being thrown together with songs like Yes To Heaven, Queen Of Disaster and whatever they're planning... shivers (derogatory) but it is what it is.

I was about to say "If that music video was already filmed I think it's happening" but then Don't Forget.............. yeah we're getting nothing.

Leash is out of the Oscar shortlist for Original Song.

omg we're about to get the reboot sequel we deserve

(not to mention, y'know... the Oscar campaign. These studios won't spend money asking for an original song just because it's cute to have a brand new Sky Ferreira song when they could be just licensing an old song. There's also a very short timeline now until the awards, so they'll be going 100% to make sure they can stand a chance. Sky herself probably signed contracts with "girl you WILL be doing these interviews")