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Blue Banisters just got another two 80/100 reviews from Mojo and Uncut Magazine. They both count for metacritic 

blake can literally do whatever he wants to me 

The way she sings sustain in theres no way to sustain it is just so satisfying  

wut

I agree that since it came out so much later and it’s for RSD exclusive they could’ve updated the gatefold at least, and also the back pic ideally. But the cover and color are so GORGEOUS that I won’t complain much lol. I have all other 10 versions of the vinyl so can’t wait to have this one too. And I’m happy it won’t be available to order online until the 27th, hopefully one of the two local ones I’m checking on the morning of the 26th have it so I don’t have to pay for shipping. 

I listen to it regularly too, it's just so good! Tessa Di Pietro is my favorite!
 
I'm really excited for Iron Gates because I feel like it will be more of a concept poetry book with her as the main character in an institution. And I like how she said in the IG Live that it's not flattering.

I hope she does a RSD for bb too. picture discs for WD n the title track, LMLYLAW even BB's single cover ahhhhhhh 

I thought blue was kind of  an odd choice but now I see why they decided to go with it. It’s beautiful! 

Just got an email from the store I’ll be buying RSD Chemtrails from and they told me I’ll have an opportunity to get vinyls before the day itself, yyyyesssss!!!! They’re only doing it for people who actually signed up for RSD “interest” list weeks ago!

IT’s BEAUTIFUL

OHMYFUCK

HOLY SHIT. i’m getting it. 

Don't put such beautiful thoughts in my head. I know I'll be disappointed when we don't get it 

we need a pop era with go go dancer, meet me in the pale moonlight, boarding school and stuff like that!!!! bring back the trash queen persona

I want her to explore more of what she did in black bathing suit tbh 
 
I really like her use of different tempo changes and experimental vocals 
 
more of that on her next album pls. Would die to hear a full fledged psychedelic rock album with folk influenced lyrics and undertones. 

i dont like coming in this thread because i get scared of seeing people bashing such a beautiful album

I think there’s a good chance it’ll remain in my overall top 3 along with UV and Norman… but there’s times when I’ll listen to like btd, paradise, or HM and I say fuck that there’s no way this isn’t in my top 3 so like… whatever lmao my top 3 is never truly solidified. 
The 1 2 3 punch of these songs is truly mesmerizing 

I still really love it. It already holds a very special place in my heart. This album came at the most perfect time in my life, and I think that it's gonna keep it's spot in my Lana top three, which would be:
 
1. NFR
2. Honeymoon
3. Blue Banisters 

I cannot put this motherfucker down. (I'm an old fashioned CD kind of guy!) It's my AOTY, and I am convinced that it is LDR's greatest achievement (so far). 
 
(BB even caused me to finally join this forum. Too many of y'all were meh about this magnificent album. I needed to counterbalance that.) 

I like this comment. I like it a lot. 

well, in fact, it grew on me just in time to be in my top 3:
 
1. Ultraviolence
2. NFR
3. Blue Banisters (sorry my dear Lust for Life, but BB had to take your spot).

it's just so fucking dynamic. and it's honestly? at least for me, just masterful genius. 

UV can sorta enable u, HM can get u drunk, Paradise is viceland, BTD's quick jabs, LFL's hopes, COCC's breathing rests, and NFR's camp, it's all softly overshadowed by this one. I think it's because, it's one of the most wholesome of albums. 

at least for me, it kinda started w cocc's peaceful breathing, but this? it's on it's level, and what it does or has the capacity to do, is to allow the listener to be able to listen to themselves more in a subtle kind of life changing way. like, it makes u feel uncomfortable but in a good way that makes u want to change for the better. 

it transcends from just listening, to actually doing. how fucking magical is that? 

My favourite 3 shaped up to be Thunder, Wildflower Wildfire and Nectar of the Gods; they happen to come right after each other.
 
Nectar of the Gods is truly heartbreaking. The way she delivers the lines, her voice and even the sound of the guitar sounds so painful, I feel every second of it.

You are right on the money with that final statement. I was 18 when I first discovered Lana, now I’m 28, and it has been so special as someone becoming an adult in that time to listen to her grow through her lyrics and sound over time to this more self-assured place that she’s in. It gives me hope for myself, even if I often don’t feel like I’m growing up fast enough.
 
(some unsolicited advice for those in their teens/early twenties: part of becoming an adult is recognising that that NEVER happens, you never feel like an adult, you simply do more adult things, and maybe make less of the same mistakes whilst constantly making new ones).

Also, the chorus of Black Bathing Suit makes me feel like sauntering and bopping my entire body in slow motion down the street and winking at a “real cute” stranger. I feel such a burst of confidence listening to this song, which is a rare feeling and one I really value.