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I think you’re onto something bc the the concept of an entirely TLSP album needs to come to life like it’s too good to pass up I just know she’s saving this for when the rock genre becomes trendy like country is rn  But I agree with the people that Lasso as its own unique thing has potential to be more cohesive and well thought out   

When I was in high school and first started driving back in 2014, I’d make CDs bc I didn’t have an aux cord let alone Bluetooth in my first car. Prom song was one of the songs I had on it  I remember listening to this song all the time driving to school. Prom song, take me to Paris and queen of disaster are so nostalgic to me, reminds me of high school

Puppy Love/Marilyn Monroe and Take Me To Paris are such sister songs to me because of this. BBM Baby and Driving in Cars With Boys have that vibe too and I love it 

how can they seriously base their theme off of the horrors of capitalism, mass-media, and our dystopian modern world while inviting jeff bezos... give me a fucking break

Does the winner get a flash drive hidden in the trash can of a mall of their choosing with an unleaked Lana song inside?

To be honest, I wouldn't mind if she puts an unheard The Last Shadow Puppets collab song from 2017 on the album  Their songs weren't country but they were guitar based so it's kinda close yk

boz was probably locked in a cellar and Queen Kintsugi is waiting for the right moment to spill, I know it

Great posts from the both of you. As a death metal respecter and 8-year Lana stan, I do think about these things a lot. It always tickles me when I talk to a fellow metalhead and they say “I fucking LOVE Lana Del Rey!” Also the gym bros who mostly bump metal in their headphones, they seem to be big enthusiasts of “West Coast” as a jam to lift to. She really appeals to so many and it’s cool to be in a community where there is such diversity, but we all can appreciate the gift that is Lana (and her music.) The open-minded metal fans are some of my favorite people. They appreciate classical music (which death metal is very close to, due to the complexity and time signature changes.) I just love seeing a scruffy bearded man with a band logo on his shirt that I can’t read  who says LDR is brilliant. That’s how you know her shit is way deeper and more interesting than that of the mainstream pop girlies, because those types of people seriously nerd out over every aspect of music. To see those types paying her respect is just heartwarming to me. 

A case study: Lanita in extreme metal communities
 
One topic i find incredibly interesting is when fans of an artist don’t fit the supposed “target demographic” of that artist. The target demographic of Lanas music tends to be boiled down to theys and gays, white girl music, etc. While that may very often be true, I think that narrowing Lanas appeal like that really sells her short. Really, anybody can listen to and become a fan of Lana. Anyone with functioning ears can listen to anything, rather it be pop, rap, country, metal, yodeling waltz polka, etc. It’s up to the individual to determine the meaning of any art via their interpretation. In essay terms, the listener determines their own logos, ecos and pathos for the music they hear. In Lana’s music i’ve found that she has fans in the most unlikely of places. The most bewildering (and often hilarious) example would be fans of Lana within the metal community. By metal, i don’t mean Linkin Park. I mean the loud angry screaming bands in the genres of black metal, death metal, grindcore. Quite possibly the most sonically opposed sounding music compared to Lanas. I’ve seen a few fans of Lana in these communities. Some examples:
 
“Myke C-Town” is a popular youtuber who has collaborated with big channels TheNeedleDrop and Dead End Hiphop. He has a music channel where he mainly talks about extreme metal. He is a fan of Lanas music and has regarded it well in his reviews. In his Top Albums of 2019 video he ranked NFR the 13th best album of the year:
He also has Ocean Blvd in his 2023 video.
 
Extreme metal youtuber “CountBlagorath” is relatively popular in the underground scene. He mainly post vinyl collection updates. In one vinyl updates, he shows off Lana records and give an explanation as to liking her music. Skip to 12:30 to hear him talk about Lana, unless you want to hear him talk about GOAT SEMEN for ten minutes
 
Musician Stéphane “Niege” Paut, most well known for his project Alcest (which i talked about on the page before) said in instagram comments that he listens to and likes Lana. I can’t find it anywhere, but I remember seeing it.
 
Speaking of instagram, the instagram page for Profound Lore Records, an extreme metal label, follows Lana on instagram. They occasionally comment on her posts, and when they do they get about 10-15 likes . That shows at least some overlap between the communities.
 
I know theres plenty of other examples out there, but those are the ones i can think of. Speaking from personal experience, I myself would fit this description as well. Lana is the only pop artist i really like. I’ve heard and dabbled into others, but Lana is only one I can truly say i’m a fan of. If i told people in the metal community i’m a fan of Lana, they would probably look at me like i’m a looney toon. Same thing vice versa, i’d imagine most Lana fans would cover their ears hearing most of my favorite music 

when lana literally dresses as aurora from sleeping beauty then what 
 

Do u really think we listen to those flops in this thread?

oh lasso the country rock serve that you will be 

Jimi Hendrix??? Oh she’s ditched country and is giving us rock instead 

i hope we will slowly yet surely start to embrace aging as women and start seeing it as cool and beautiful, i honestly really look forward to being 40 because i just imagine myself being so graceful and put-together, aging is a privilege, after all, and with aging comes wisdom, maturity, and experience

Could not agree more with you both. To give the benefit of the doubt, a lot of the commenters might be mainly referring to the hair and makeup, but the "not aging" comments make it about her body. Also, if it were literally true that she looked identical to herself from 12 years ago, that would be creepy. To the extent that looks matter, I like seeing her looking older than someone in their 20s (which she does and should), as it reminds me how far she's come in life and her career.

I don't wanna start smthn but I'm not a fan of all these comments about not ageing; women should be allowed to age and there's nothing wrong w that
No shade to anyone (because it's an overall sentiment and I know it's coming from a good place) but I think it's important to consider language when complimenting someone 
ANYWAY she looks amazing 

True and she has aged (and looks good for it), she’s 38, so not really that old, she looks in line with her aging- especially as she’s always been quite baby faced 
 
I look at pics of her from her debut appearances and for 27 she looked like a teen! She’s just always had good skin 
 
the “aged” backwards things seem crap to me because it really is about the weight, facially she looked the same last year, her skin looked great then too 

I hope it include her with new desert dyed hairstyle

do you guys think the photoshoot of this album is already taken? Because if it isn't the case I feel like Lana is going to look very cunty because she's been serving looks lately.

omg
 
 

Honestly I hope so! Especially light blue fits her SO WELL 

She’s wearing a lot of blue recently! Maybe lasso aesthetic is blue

Here's the wayback if anyone's curious
https://web.archive.org/web/20100922113256/http://vimeo.com:80/user3518169
 
Also i didnt know this thread existed, here's some of lana's accounts that are missing 
 
Lizzy era youtube channels
DiamondsAreForever11 - used in 2009, and its still up with her playlist https://web.archive.org/web/20130602145118/http://www.youtube.com/user/DiamondsAreForever11/
ShadesRule - she posted most of her live performances here, and also apparently had a playlist with just the lolita movie in it
MsSaintTropez https://web.archive.org/web/20120515193424/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1iGQLA3Gpo
 
Lizzy’s flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25850412@N06/

her hat here
 

 
is the album cover for an angiescreams (arthur lynn) CD
 

Her hair and makeup reminded me of this photo particularly 

 
Imagine this kinda rustic coquette look for Lasso