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Well, I guess this is the end of civilization on Lanaboards… but… if this is the end, I want a boyfriend 
 
 

Question for Lanaboards:
 
Now that you have spent several pages debating whether you’re a true fan for liking or disliking Blue Banisters, can I go back to saying Honeymoon is her worst album without being crucified or saying that I’m not a true fan?
 
I’m fed up with this fanbase saying that I’m tasteless or a fake fan just because I don’t like Honeymoon that much and that I think Norman Fucking Rockwell! Is her best album. 

Wait, I want this now 

OK I need to get off LB before I launch into a Question for the Boards that nobody asked for 

We're back in that part of a post release era where all we do is fight I see 

I think a lot of people missed the memo that Lust for Life was a gift for the fans and just a transition to where she's going now, which is deeper into a more personal and contemplative nature of writing music 

Okay, in all honestly...
 
1. The album has been out for only 4 days 
2. It had the best debut of the week on Spotify and also 2 best debuting songs (IYLDWM and Dealer)
3. It holds the highest score of all time by users (9.7) on Metacritic 
4. The streaming numbers are actually good
5. The final sales have been penalized by delayed physical copies - which constitutes the 60% of Lana sales - so that's the only real and practical reason why she probably won't score #1
6. It's her second record in the same year and the 8th of her discography 
6. Who cares?
 
Do you know how many artists would KILL to have the results that Lana has today?  So, one point is to say "I don't like the album, along other fans" and another is to pretend that "it tanked because fans didn't enjoy it".
 
And aside from all that... I always think that some of you can't properly understand one fundamental thing about nowadays' Lana career. Lana is no longer just a singer. Lana is not just an artist. Lana has fully become a singer-songwriter, which means she will always make more personal and less radio-friendly music. Period. In fact, this was the first time that the album didn't have a "proper hit", a catchy song, which generally helps with charts. And you know why? Because BB is not that kind of album. Perhaps someday she will make something lighter for the GP again, but this is not today and that's fine, thank God for that! 

Here’a a comparison for anyone who’s interested.
EVERYONE MOVE
 

This is the most American photo ever 
 

cum piss and blood 

ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise variants

This is the most American photo ever 
 

I NEARLY CHOKED OH MYGODHSOF 

Yep. For example, Living Legend providing an actual, nonjudgmental mother figure to contrast with her actual mother, and Nectar of the Gods being both an urban alternative to the straight-laced rural relationship she just got out of, as well as a dream state/non-sober way of life contrasting with trying to be more responsible in the here and now. I've relistened to the live stream, and there really were so many gems in there.

Exactly! I'd also like to add that I don't think any song on this album is a "filler" or anything. I think they all play an integral part of her story and she carefully selected them because they each held some deeper meaning that helps her explain everything to us. And the further we get into the album, the more she reveals. 
 
A lot more thought went into this album than some people think. It's raw and honest, while providing a sense of comfortability. This album is such a masterpiece for a multitude of reasons, honestly. I feel like we've learned so much about her since the album was released and we were blessed with that livestream. We were FED on release day and I hope it keeps coming  I love her so much 
 

Exactly! I'd also like to add that I don't think any song on this album is a "filler" or anything. I think they all play an integral part of her story and she carefully selected them because they each held some deeper meaning that helps her explain everything to us. And the further we get into the album, the more she reveals. 
 
A lot more thought went into this album than some people think. It's raw and honest, while providing a sense of comfortability. This album is such a masterpiece for a multitude of reasons, honestly. I feel like we've learned so much about her since the album was released and we were blessed with that livestream. We were FED on release day and I hope it keeps coming  I love her so much 
 

Me finding about this thread for the first time

 

Me finding about this thread for the first time

 

Exactly! I'd also like to add that I don't think any song on this album is a "filler" or anything. I think they all play an integral part of her story and she carefully selected them because they each held some deeper meaning that helps her explain everything to us. And the further we get into the album, the more she reveals. 
 
A lot more thought went into this album than some people think. It's raw and honest, while providing a sense of comfortability. This album is such a masterpiece for a multitude of reasons, honestly. I feel like we've learned so much about her since the album was released and we were blessed with that livestream. We were FED on release day and I hope it keeps coming  I love her so much 
 

Exactly! I'd also like to add that I don't think any song on this album is a "filler" or anything. I think they all play an integral part of her story and she carefully selected them because they each held some deeper meaning that helps her explain everything to us. And the further we get into the album, the more she reveals. 
 
A lot more thought went into this album than some people think. It's raw and honest, while providing a sense of comfortability. This album is such a masterpiece for a multitude of reasons, honestly. I feel like we've learned so much about her since the album was released and we were blessed with that livestream. We were FED on release day and I hope it keeps coming  I love her so much