PARADIXO

Her handwritting is horrible

Hugged My Way Down to the Top

Still working with a pretty LQ image here, but I finished my alternate FROOT cover for the acoustics! They look so nice next to one another.
 

 
Fell free to use anyone:
 
 
 
EDIT: ready for B-Sides now too

As a debut album, Lana Del Ray is quite an astonishing accomplishment. An artist's first album usually reflects its creator's identity crisis through a glaring inconsistency, but LDR is incredibly coherent and thought-out. Del Rey had meticulously crafted the sound and imagery of her project. The lyrics, reflecting those from later works, both embody her own personal struggles and utilize a vintage, melodramatic aesthetic to convey these emotions. The album combines a multitude of diverse genres, but rarely feels inconsistent, thanks to the artistry of Del Rey and her producer, David Kahne. The minor missteps are found in tracks that try a bit too hard to sound innovative, particularly in the partly-spoken track, Brite Lites. Fortunately, though, the blips are fleeting moments of experimentation amidst a larger experience and geniously-crafted atmosphere that gradually takes hold of its listener. Most importantly, however, is the ingenuity of this album that solidifies the originality and creativity of an artist, who is far too often misconstrued as being manufactured.
 
90/100
 
Recommended listens: Kill Kill, Yayo, Pawn Shop Blues, Oh Say Can You See

SLAUGHTERHOUSE

I can't stop fantasising about that Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood cover.
 
I might not survive the play through til the end of the album to hear it

She literally told she wrote the whole record, like how is that uninspired?

Some say March, some say April. I'm crossing my fingers on March. 

I don't see anything, tbh.

Born to Die is the fourth best selling major label debut album by a female singer this decade in the US!

 

1. Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj - 1.9M

2. Animal by Kesha - 1.4M

3. Pure Heroine by Lorde - 1.3M

4. Born to Die by Lana Del Rey - 1.1M

5. Lovestrong by Christina Perri - 477k

6. Yours Truly by Ariana Grande - 473k

7. Late Nights & Early Mornings by Marsha Ambrosius - 458k

8. Same Trailer Different Park by Kacey Musgraves - 448k

9. Stars Dance by Selena Gomez - 381k

10. Lindsey Stirling by Lindsey Stirling - 368k

 

Wow at Born to Die being the only iconic album tho

Only recently was Lana Del Rey at the BRIT Awards nominated in the category "International Female Solo Artist". With another they can now look forward at this year's ECHO. It is "next Kiesza, Shakira, Taylor Swift and Zaz in category international artist rock / pop nominated ".
Artist Rock / Pop internationally After today, February 26, 2015 the nominations for the 2015 ECHO were announced, go prepare for the most important German music prize finally in the hot phase. If you want to witness the ceremony of the 24th ECHO, you should definitely now the March 26, 2015 in their calendars. ARD will broadcast the show live from the Messe Berlin from 20.15 clock. The evening will be Barbara Schöneberg . For more information about ECHO 2015, we tell you shortly.
(Translated by Google)
 
http://www.universal-music.de/lanadelrey/news/detail/article:232437/echo-2015-lana-del-rey-ist-in-der-kategorie-kuenstlerin-rockpop-international-nominiert

If she doesn't give any important interview next month, we need to accept that Honeymoon is not coming this year.
 
 
ABCSHBEYICVBSJNSDC :deadbanana:  

You really think so? I'm flattered. 
 
When she released Electra Heart I was just starting to get into Charli, and since Marina took such a long hiatus after EH and during it kept making "sellout" moves and coming off as more contrived, I hopped on Charli as my new fave. But I would definitely say Marina is back full force. She is undeniably the queen of pop. 

You have to give it a number too!
 
 
 
We may rate it after UV

Okay, then 60/100
It's good, but all her other albums are better
And yes, that includes the legendary Sirens/From the end/Young like me (I'm with you @ )

I don't know why everyone clings to Better Than That... I mean, such a juvenile lyric, I think that should suit more a letter than a song, and people think "ooh, marina's so sassy and risky!" but whenever you're trying to shade someone and you put that into your art it looks basic and really childish.
 
I had real high hopes with this album and seriously, it is such a letdown. At least compared to TFJ and EH. If Froot was her first album maybe I'd dig it.
 
 
But I know she can do better than that.

Exceptional work from Miss Del Rey, as expected. ★★★★☆
I'd say this was an era when Lana Del Rey was experimenting with her vocal abilities, seeking her strengths. Lana Del Ray was not as strong as Born To Die, though it's arguably stronger than Ultraviolence. However, the recording of "Yayo" was at its best on this record. It was indeed a fabulous debut. Yet there are a few qualities missing. There is a lot of controversy upon the spelling of "Ray" as Miss Del Rey's current stage name is spelt with an e. Even though that is not important, I believe the artist received a fair bit of unnecessary negative criticism, like she wasn't already receiving enough. It is a great shame that a lovely piece of work like this album was removed from sales due to lack of popularity and a new start in which Del Rey sought. But thanks to the Internet, this lovely album is still accessible to those who wish to listen to it. The most spectacular feature of this record--and also the most disappointing, regarding it being removed from stores--is that all the songs were solely written by the songstress herself! Very rarely you get this and I find it truly remarkable. This is what gives her debut a goddess-like glow, almost setting a role modelling example how other records should be. You can most definitely see Del Rey's talent, not only in her gorgeous voice, but her striking songwriting skills.
 
That sounds so fucking professional... I would give it a five buuut I want to be professional.

http://we.tl/8ecliIqu8m

I got mine on ebay.

I love Emile but I'm glad that he didn't work on Ultraviolence. It's perfect the way it is.