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I know it’s another piano ballad, but it still sounds fresh to me. Like Ocean Blvd., the production is fairly minimal, but it’s also undeniably deliberate, with the fat trimmed. The song takes you by the hand as it builds from the unexpected vocal intro to the soaring finale. It’s subtle and refined and gorgeous.

Stellar, gorgeous piano ballad and iconic video. Everything that’s on Blue Banisters thus far is superb. Naysayers are all Philistines. Sure, the instrumentation in these songs can be spare, but the chord progressions, lyrics and songcraft are unparalleled. Dig out your tin ear and appreciate them as they should be.

I have never heard Living Legend or Nectar of the Gods before. My God, I’m in tears. Combined with Cherry Blossom, this is just insane. What gorgeous ballads. This album will be a solid masterpiece after the COCC disappointment.

Couldn't help but notice that Lana looks a bit more full-figured in the new snippet, whilst singing about her voluptuous curves. Combined with the feet on the album cover, I am loving every inch of her.

Yes.

Fine China is the greatest song Lana has ever written and/or recorded. Have at me.

Haven't seen much reaction to this. What does everyone think?

BTD>UV>NFR>HM>LFL>COCC But they're all superb masterpieces, and not a one is anything less than great. I say that with no bias, obviously.

Don't tell me we're now starting to tear these three superb masterpieces apart. I have been sitting with them for a week and adore all three more than anything on COCC.

I predict that Lana will be nominated for a Grammy for her vocal performance on Blue Banisters. If she isn't, they're friggin tone-deaf.

Day 3 and I am still listening to all three songs on constant replay, but Blue Banisters the most. It's kind of unhealthy how much I love this song. I'll try to distract myself for 30 minutes, then immediately play it again. It's so subtle, with such an incredible soundscape. It's the definition of a song that creeps up on you. And her vocals are some of the best of her career.

Damn I actually kind of loved this cover. The album, not so much.

HAIM is my favorite band at the moment. Any other fans? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esJ-y9n2uno

At 71, he directed 18 episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return, some of his finest work. I'm sure that he will continue to invent as long as his heart is beating.

Lana has claimed she wants David Lynch to direct one of her videos. Listening to Text Book, I realized it's the perfect song for him to direct. They are a match made in heaven. Why can't someone make it happen?

Surf -- never heard Maha Maha before and now I'm weirdly obsessed too. She'd most definitely be accused of cultural appropriation if she released it LOL

Okay, this has probably been asked before. Since Blue Banisters was released yesterday, I CANNOT stop listening to it. I mean, it's a little scary. I've listened to it at least 50 times since yesterday. I'm obsessed. The same thing happened when I first heard Cherry Blossom and Fine China. Does anyone else have this reaction?

I'm the only one who actually kinda likes the cover -- it has a charming naivete and honesty to it, deliberately unpolished, perhaps reflecting the unabashed frankness of the material.

I like all three of the new songs, but Blue Banisters is a new classic for me, one of my favorites by her. The instrumentation is spare but haunting, and the melody is gorgeous. I also love that the song tells a story instead of being repetitive. Just a great work of art.

Just curious to know how many Lana fans are also fans of Aimee Mann. They're both brilliant singer/songwriters.

Hi guys, I'm new here and you are all so awesome and funny. I've been reading through the thread, and I really hope that the 3-song drop really happens tomorrow. If it's legit, I won't be able to sleep tonight. Can someone give me a recap of how we know this, and from what sources? I'm always a skeptic.