Sportscruiser

She’s not a poet anymore. She’s a money and power hungry billionaire who’s doing this for more money and more power. It has stopped being about art since Midnights.

The Guardian: T*ylor S*fit might have captured the charts but Charli XCX captured the zeitgeist. Interesting read.

I disagree. I think Ocean Blvd was pretty much more of an event than the two albums before it were: tons of magazine covers and interviews, a tour, Grammy noms, a high quality music video that wasn't homemade, the critical reception; it held more weight than Chemtrails and BB combined. I don't think she has to release anything. My only problem is announcing it. Lana working on a project for 4 years ultimately means nothing unless she releases it - which she doesn't have to. She could be backtracking in her interest to record country music, might be second guessing where she wants to go next and might just be wanting to do these appearances and concerts without having to finish an album. If she's hesitant about it, I'd rather have her take her time to think about the album and work on it - otherwise even if it's released, it'll be treated like BB was aka an afterthought. But I totally understand your reasoning! I just don't agree with the idea that she has to release the album. I just wish she had shut up about it.

As someone who's watched her a week ago... if you can go to the concert, please do. The energy she exudes now is indescribable. It really puts the 2019 concert of hers that I've seen to shame.

With that being said, I'm not criticizing anyone for being disappointed by the likelihood of no Lasso... it's perfectly reasonable to feel cheated on yet again. It's just that personally speaking, I'd rather have Lana taking her time than seeing her churning out new material to which she doesn't feel connected or invested in. She released a masterpiece 15 months ago and she's still one of the most prolific artists working today. As stans we'll always win.

I think the tepid reaction to her album announcement held more weight than we think. It's clear that Lana is second guessing the entire project so I wouldn't expect her to release it at all this year - and I honestly would rather her not to if she isn't passionate about it. We've seen Lana releasing projects before that she wasn't super ecstatic about and the rollouts/post-releases were non-events (Blue Banisters comes to mind). I think all the appearances of the past 6-12 months + the tour + rubbing shoulders with celebs and the whole rendezvous with Quavo is pushing her into exploring some new horizons. I don't think she's shelving Lasso altogether but she's clearly keen on transforming it and changing its direction and for all the "Lasso is Lust For Life 2.0!!" talk that's been circulating, it's actually very LFL pre-release of her to be changing the project halfway through. I hope she abandons the Alabama traditional country aesthetic (which she would slay regardless) and leans onto this southern gothic energy that's been brimming from her latest posts and overall aesthetic. It'd be the perfect sequel to Lizzy Grant, specially if she's been in the mood to write and talk about lighter subjects. Let her have fun and live the best life she can live - only then she's capable of doing the amazing art she's been doing for almost 2 decades now.

There’s something about Lana + film photography that always makes me entire body SHIVER.

Wait everything about this EATS. Unlike my flop attempt at an interview.

Omg are you who I think you are?

I’m very disappointed that I wasn’t able to interview her. Apparently someone tried to break their way in and they strengthened the security around her backstage. No one was allowed in. All interviews were canceled. Sorry for leading you on, I was very excited for this and to be able to bring news to our little forum. Thankfully I was granted a VIP pass since I’m press and I was veeery close to the frontline. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen live. So so so powerful and generous. From Ride forward I couldn’t stop crying. There was something in the air - the audience was mesmerized and invested in the concert. The energy stayed for hours after the concert. I’m so happy. What a special night, despite the shortcomings.

If it doesn’t happen I’m really sorry to disappoint you guys…

Anyways, this is me not giving up.

Jack isn’t here.

Security doesn’t let me in. Apparently someone tried to force their way in and now they won’t let people in. I’m so sad.

Omg how did you know? I did!! Big big storm. Word on the street says she might not perform.

Shes not in the premises as of right now. I’d know, I’m at the backstage.

BREAKING: Lana refused the interview so I’m gonna go full backstage on her. Pray for me sisters. She soundchecked Doin Time and Mariners. Not a drill. Also! The weather might get ugly and she will cancel if it does.

BREAKING: Lana refused the interview so I’m gonna go full backstage on her. Pray for me sisters. She soundchecked Doin Time and Mariners. Not a drill.

I’m gonna see her concert too! VIP section front stage

Before, apparently. The thing is rumor has it she’s refusing every interview but she has yet to explicitly refuse ours… either way, I’m gonna meet her one way or the other because I’ll be around the dressing rooms/backstages. As for the streaming link, here it is: https://www.rtp.pt/play/ 12 hours from now.

Guys, today is the FUCKING day. Let’s go.

Yeah the weather tomorrow is going to be extremely hot and full of thunder so she either cancels or plays Thunder live!

Please pray for me because we were supposed to interview Mitski and she backtracked I hope Lana doesn’t do that. In other news, we’re interviewing PJ Harvey tonight!!

It’s happening in 3 days

Listening to this album made me realize I can’t trust some of y’all! This is a stunner. Sympathy Is a Knife, Everything Is Romantic, Rewind and 365 are MAJOR. The only track I’m not feeling yet is Girl So Confusing.