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Nooo we only need new rules when everything's at 50+

It's cooly ironic that the "Paradise" edition is so much darker than Born to Die. And I love that they changed the blood to gold. It's like the blood of the Greek Gods, ichor.

Oblivion is better tbh

The album name is fine--she reacts to lots of buzz-words, Paradise is a good one. Paradise is...
- Freedom in Ride
- Love in American
- Tainted in Gods & Monsters
- Everything in Bel Air
 
It's prevalent enough.
 
However, the name + the album artwork does not convey the right message, not at all good sir.

You say you want your own life
Well, I do too
You wanna lead me on
Well, I’ll show you
Come on, girls, march it out
Show him what you’re all about
Whoop! Bring the house down, show him who’s the leader
Bring your baby down-down, go cheerleaders!
 
Baby, I’m a gangster, too
And it takes two to tango
You don’t wanna dance with me, dance with me
Honey, I’m in love with you
If you don’t feel the same, boy
You don’t wanna mess with me, mess with me
 
(‘Cause I’m a)
Jealous-jealous-jealous girl
If I can’t have you, baby
If I can’t have you, baby
Jealous-jealous-jealous girl
If I can’t have you, baby, no one else in this world can
 
(Bring your baby down-down, go cheerleaders!)
 
You say you got your own life
Good for you
You got more important things to do
Come on, girls, say it loud
Tell him that it’s over now
Whoop, you’re not off the hook, you deceiver
I know what you’ve done-done, sing cheerleaders!
 
Baby, I’m a gangster, too
And it takes two to tango
You don’t wanna dance with me, dance with me
Honey, I’m in love with you
If you don’t feel the same, boy
You don’t wanna mess with me
 
(Why? ‘Cause I’m a…)
Jealous-jealous-jealous girl
If I can’t have you, baby
If I can’t have you, baby
Jealous-jealous-jealous girl
If I can’t have you, baby, no one else in this world can
 
(Bring your baby down-down, go cheerleader!)
 
Be aggressive, B-E aggressive
I said be aggressive, B-E aggressive
B-E A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E
Whoop! Bring the house down
Show him who’s the leader
Bring your baby down-down, go cheerleaders!
 
(If I can’t have you, baby)
Think you should be my man
(If I can’t have you, baby)
No one’s better than I am
(If I can’t have you, baby)
Come on, give it to me, bam
If I can’t have you, baby, no one else in this world can
 
Baby, I’m a gangster, too
And it takes two to tango
You don’t wanna dance with me, dance with me
Honey, I’m in love with you
If you don’t feel the same, boy
You don’t wanna mess with me
 
(‘Cause I’m a…)
Jealous-jealous-jealous girl
If I can’t have you, baby
If I can’t have you, baby
Jealous-jealous-jealous girl
If I can’t have you, baby, no one else in this world can
(x2)

Born to Die: Paradise Edition: The Re-Up

Very excited!
 
 
Art Bitch, Train in Vain, and Neon Fashion and Glowstix are must-hears, in my opinion.

Been imagining this exchange ever since I heard about this.
 
I'm not even stuck on how he told her that, but how the hell can a vagina taste like a fucking soda? Is it fizzy?
 
Ew don't tell me

A$AP Rocky pushed back his album--again--until 2013. So, you know, he's not releasing it a$ap...
 
I'M TRYING TO GIVE YOU THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT, ROCKY. I'M TRYING TO BELIEVE THAT YOUR VERSE COULD BE LESS SHIT. I'M TRYING TO GIVE A SHIT ABOUT YOUR AWFUL RAP BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO MATCH LANA'S FLAWLESS VERSES. I'M TRYING TO BE THE ONLY ONE WHO CARES, BUT YOU HAVE DEFINITELY MISSED YOUR HYPE TRAIN. YOU FUCK. I'M FOR SURE JUST DOWNLOADING "MY BITCH" NEXT YEAR WITHOUT PAYING A CENT.

i wana b tha objec of ur afekshun

It's nice to be free to enjoy fucked-up lyrics

It's worth a listen, and I'm sure it will grow on me. "Heatwave" is easily as good as "Grins--" it's like a tropical sex song. :3
I definitely agree about the quality of the mixtape tracks...with few exceptions, it really feels like she was just playing around for the most part. But stellar tracks like "Stay Away" and "Lock You Up" make up for it, or at least they will when she finally releases her (second) debut.
 
From what I've seen, the tracklisting could go something like....
Black Roses
Take My Hand
You
You're the One
Feel My Pain
Lock You Up
Stay Away
Nuclear Seasons
Interior

With the two songs that will (finally!) be released on the 'Elfie Hopkins' soundtrack, and then "Mess" [which honestly doesn't fit anywhere-bizarre track!], we almost have an album already!
 
I hope she does another Valentines giveaway. I'm dying inside for either version of "Jungle!!!!" </3

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
 
I've been out on that open road
You can be my full-time daddy, white and gold
Singing blues has been getting old
You can be my full-time baby, hot or cold
 
Don't break me down, I've been travelling too long
I've been trying too hard with one pretty song
 
I hear the birds on the summer breeze
I drive fast, I am alone at midnight
Been trying hard not to get into trouble
But I, I've got a war in my mind
 
So, I just ride, just ride
I just ride, I just ride
 
Dying young and playing hard
That’s the way my father made his life an art
Drink all day and we talk till dark
That’s the way you road dogs do it, light till dark
 
Don't leave me now, don't say goodbye
Don't turn around, leave me high and dry
 
I hear the birds on the summer breeze
I drive fast, I am alone at midnight
Been trying hard not to get into trouble
But I, I've got a war in my mind
 
So, I just ride, just ride
I just ride, I just ride
 
I'm tired of feeling like I'm fucking crazy
I'm tired of travelling till I see stars in my eyes
All I've got to keep myself sane, baby
So I just ride, I just ride
 
I hear the birds on the summer breeze
I drive fast, I am alone at midnight
Been trying hard not to get into trouble
But I, I've got a war in my mind
 
So, I just ride, just ride
I just ride, I just ride

SHE LIKES REGINA SPEKTOR
:oprah: :oprah: :oprah: :oprah: :oprah: :oprah:

loved that she didnt mention a certain other female

get sleuthing on this "Jack" character
 
EDIT: Okay, Jack Dishel
 

 
Someone find his facebook and his mutual male friends w/ lizzy grant

The ugly side of PrettyBaby...
 
Alright, lemme do this and further put off the paper I should be writing. I'm hesitant to give anything below a 4, tbh, so I'll post my order of preference as well.
 
Ride - 5/5
A perfect lead single and emotional track overall. The production is actually flawless. I guess it's sad, like any other Lana song, but it's this new feeling of triumph and freedom that I don't think she's ever captured before. I'll say my favorite part is the production.
 
American - 5/5
I will not stand for the criticism of these lyrics, because this song is a fucking feeling, you know? What's so wrong with a song being felt, sort of visceral, instead of analyzed for brilliant lyrical trickery? The bridge and onward ensures that this is a gem. It's all about the buildup, gradually progressing towards something really satisfying. As for it's content, it's very cute and the melody is one of the best on the album. Can I just say how cute the "like an American" at the end is?
 
Cola - 5/5
My hands-down favorite. It's not even them ~controversial~ lyrics. Just take in the beautiful instrumentation and the effortless sail of the chorus. Does that make sense? The chorus sails, dammit. Let's not forget the ending. It's so damn hectic. She really needs you to understand the taste of her pussy. It just goes crazy. The high notes are impressive. It reminds me of the bridge to "Match Made in Heaven" (you know, I am your queen), fully realized and perfected.
 
Body Electric - 4/5
I'm afraid this is a little more lukewarm than I anticipated, but it has it's redeeming qualities. I'm loving the drums, I just wish the final product was a little...darker. The verses seem too quiet and the bridge isn't as emotional as it needs to be. But the chorus, from "we get DOWN" to the dare I say ritualistic chanting of "I sing the body electric", is honestly top-notch. I love a quietly seething song--I just need more happening everywhere but the chorus. Definite demo-itis on this one.
 
Blue Velvet - 4/5
It sticks out like a goddamn sore thumb, but it's good. Maybe the tracklisting could have been slightly rearranged to prevent its placement on the album from bothering me so much. It's definitely the least exciting song on the album, but her performance on it is pretty good. What is there to say about this one? It's lovely and it has its place. I still weep for what could have been with "Heart-Shaped Box".
 
Gods & Monsters - 4.5/5
I'm awful close to this song. It's been my most anticipated since it's beginnings in the tracklist as "In the Land of Gods and Monsters". I love when Lana goes dark. This has some of the better lyrics on an album where lyrics are definitely not the strong point. The half of a point it's missing is on account of a bothersome lack of melody. In certain ways, this works, I guess. The chorus is everything, and that intro that got practically the entire fanbase drooling those months ago. Neither of these should be overlooked. This is less a review and more of a defense, but yeah. I pray she performs this live. I bet it'll be great.
 
Yayo - 4/5
Much better than I expected! Still don't like the initial "bla-ACK motorcycle", but her vocals sound a lot lovelier than I originally would have thought. Although I would say the best part of the 2010 version is the ending, I think I can also say that for this one--but for different reasons. Sure, there isn't an echoing "dark night", but the husky vocals serve this one well. It's more haunting than the original, I can give it that.
 
Bel Air - 4.5/5
Wow, this goddamn production! I'm no expert, but I think a lot of what Born to Die overdid is made up for flawlessly on this EP. It's not my favorite, but I think it's safe to call it the quintessential Paradise Edition song. Easily the best lyrics on the album. A huge portion of my praise goes to that bridge. This song does what The Paradise Edition does best--it haunts you and simultaneously captivates you.
 
Burning Desire - 5/5
This song will be the ending of the album for me, whether it's marketed that way or not. Why? It's a perfect ending. Again with that production. I've been loving those often criticized super husky vocals since it first came out. It's just a well-written song, simple and built to mesmerize. Let's be real--it's also the sexiest thing she's ever recorded, which doesn't hurt its score.
 
Preference:
1. Cola
2. American
3. Ride
4. Burning Desire
5. Gods & Monsters
6. Bel Air
7. Yayo
8. Body Electric
9. Blue Velvet
 
Watching the progression of songs from Born to Die up and down my favorites, it'll be interesting to see what the result of this is in a few months.
 
Perhaps I got a bit long-winded there.

The ugly side of PrettyBaby...
 
Alright, lemme do this and further put off the paper I should be writing. I'm hesitant to give anything below a 4, tbh, so I'll post my order of preference as well.
 
Ride - 5/5
A perfect lead single and emotional track overall. The production is actually flawless. I guess it's sad, like any other Lana song, but it's this new feeling of triumph and freedom that I don't think she's ever captured before. I'll say my favorite part is the production.
 
American - 5/5
I will not stand for the criticism of these lyrics, because this song is a fucking feeling, you know? What's so wrong with a song being felt, sort of visceral, instead of analyzed for brilliant lyrical trickery? The bridge and onward ensures that this is a gem. It's all about the buildup, gradually progressing towards something really satisfying. As for it's content, it's very cute and the melody is one of the best on the album. Can I just say how cute the "like an American" at the end is?
 
Cola - 5/5
My hands-down favorite. It's not even them ~controversial~ lyrics. Just take in the beautiful instrumentation and the effortless sail of the chorus. Does that make sense? The chorus sails, dammit. Let's not forget the ending. It's so damn hectic. She really needs you to understand the taste of her pussy. It just goes crazy. The high notes are impressive. It reminds me of the bridge to "Match Made in Heaven" (you know, I am your queen), fully realized and perfected.
 
Body Electric - 4/5
I'm afraid this is a little more lukewarm than I anticipated, but it has it's redeeming qualities. I'm loving the drums, I just wish the final product was a little...darker. The verses seem too quiet and the bridge isn't as emotional as it needs to be. But the chorus, from "we get DOWN" to the dare I say ritualistic chanting of "I sing the body electric", is honestly top-notch. I love a quietly seething song--I just need more happening everywhere but the chorus. Definite demo-itis on this one.
 
Blue Velvet - 4/5
It sticks out like a goddamn sore thumb, but it's good. Maybe the tracklisting could have been slightly rearranged to prevent its placement on the album from bothering me so much. It's definitely the least exciting song on the album, but her performance on it is pretty good. What is there to say about this one? It's lovely and it has its place. I still weep for what could have been with "Heart-Shaped Box".
 
Gods & Monsters - 4.5/5
I'm awful close to this song. It's been my most anticipated since it's beginnings in the tracklist as "In the Land of Gods and Monsters". I love when Lana goes dark. This has some of the better lyrics on an album where lyrics are definitely not the strong point. The half of a point it's missing is on account of a bothersome lack of melody. In certain ways, this works, I guess. The chorus is everything, and that intro that got practically the entire fanbase drooling those months ago. Neither of these should be overlooked. This is less a review and more of a defense, but yeah. I pray she performs this live. I bet it'll be great.
 
Yayo - 4/5
Much better than I expected! Still don't like the initial "bla-ACK motorcycle", but her vocals sound a lot lovelier than I originally would have thought. Although I would say the best part of the 2010 version is the ending, I think I can also say that for this one--but for different reasons. Sure, there isn't an echoing "dark night", but the husky vocals serve this one well. It's more haunting than the original, I can give it that.
 
Bel Air - 4.5/5
Wow, this goddamn production! I'm no expert, but I think a lot of what Born to Die overdid is made up for flawlessly on this EP. It's not my favorite, but I think it's safe to call it the quintessential Paradise Edition song. Easily the best lyrics on the album. A huge portion of my praise goes to that bridge. This song does what The Paradise Edition does best--it haunts you and simultaneously captivates you.
 
Burning Desire - 5/5
This song will be the ending of the album for me, whether it's marketed that way or not. Why? It's a perfect ending. Again with that production. I've been loving those often criticized super husky vocals since it first came out. It's just a well-written song, simple and built to mesmerize. Let's be real--it's also the sexiest thing she's ever recorded, which doesn't hurt its score.
 
Preference:
1. Cola
2. American
3. Ride
4. Burning Desire
5. Gods & Monsters
6. Bel Air
7. Yayo
8. Body Electric
9. Blue Velvet
 
Watching the progression of songs from Born to Die up and down my favorites, it'll be interesting to see what the result of this is in a few months.
 
Perhaps I got a bit long-winded there.

Born to Die: Paradise Edition: The Re-Up

The ugly side of PrettyBaby...
 
Alright, lemme do this and further put off the paper I should be writing. I'm hesitant to give anything below a 4, tbh, so I'll post my order of preference as well.
 
Ride - 5/5
A perfect lead single and emotional track overall. The production is actually flawless. I guess it's sad, like any other Lana song, but it's this new feeling of triumph and freedom that I don't think she's ever captured before. I'll say my favorite part is the production.
 
American - 5/5
I will not stand for the criticism of these lyrics, because this song is a fucking feeling, you know? What's so wrong with a song being felt, sort of visceral, instead of analyzed for brilliant lyrical trickery? The bridge and onward ensures that this is a gem. It's all about the buildup, gradually progressing towards something really satisfying. As for it's content, it's very cute and the melody is one of the best on the album. Can I just say how cute the "like an American" at the end is?
 
Cola - 5/5
My hands-down favorite. It's not even them ~controversial~ lyrics. Just take in the beautiful instrumentation and the effortless sail of the chorus. Does that make sense? The chorus sails, dammit. Let's not forget the ending. It's so damn hectic. She really needs you to understand the taste of her pussy. It just goes crazy. The high notes are impressive. It reminds me of the bridge to "Match Made in Heaven" (you know, I am your queen), fully realized and perfected.
 
Body Electric - 4/5
I'm afraid this is a little more lukewarm than I anticipated, but it has it's redeeming qualities. I'm loving the drums, I just wish the final product was a little...darker. The verses seem too quiet and the bridge isn't as emotional as it needs to be. But the chorus, from "we get DOWN" to the dare I say ritualistic chanting of "I sing the body electric", is honestly top-notch. I love a quietly seething song--I just need more happening everywhere but the chorus. Definite demo-itis on this one.
 
Blue Velvet - 4/5
It sticks out like a goddamn sore thumb, but it's good. Maybe the tracklisting could have been slightly rearranged to prevent its placement on the album from bothering me so much. It's definitely the least exciting song on the album, but her performance on it is pretty good. What is there to say about this one? It's lovely and it has its place. I still weep for what could have been with "Heart-Shaped Box".
 
Gods & Monsters - 4.5/5
I'm awful close to this song. It's been my most anticipated since it's beginnings in the tracklist as "In the Land of Gods and Monsters". I love when Lana goes dark. This has some of the better lyrics on an album where lyrics are definitely not the strong point. The half of a point it's missing is on account of a bothersome lack of melody. In certain ways, this works, I guess. The chorus is everything, and that intro that got practically the entire fanbase drooling those months ago. Neither of these should be overlooked. This is less a review and more of a defense, but yeah. I pray she performs this live. I bet it'll be great.
 
Yayo - 4/5
Much better than I expected! Still don't like the initial "bla-ACK motorcycle", but her vocals sound a lot lovelier than I originally would have thought. Although I would say the best part of the 2010 version is the ending, I think I can also say that for this one--but for different reasons. Sure, there isn't an echoing "dark night", but the husky vocals serve this one well. It's more haunting than the original, I can give it that.
 
Bel Air - 4.5/5
Wow, this goddamn production! I'm no expert, but I think a lot of what Born to Die overdid is made up for flawlessly on this EP. It's not my favorite, but I think it's safe to call it the quintessential Paradise Edition song. Easily the best lyrics on the album. A huge portion of my praise goes to that bridge. This song does what The Paradise Edition does best--it haunts you and simultaneously captivates you.
 
Burning Desire - 5/5
This song will be the ending of the album for me, whether it's marketed that way or not. Why? It's a perfect ending. Again with that production. I've been loving those often criticized super husky vocals since it first came out. It's just a well-written song, simple and built to mesmerize. Let's be real--it's also the sexiest thing she's ever recorded, which doesn't hurt its score.
 
Preference:
1. Cola
2. American
3. Ride
4. Burning Desire
5. Gods & Monsters
6. Bel Air
7. Yayo
8. Body Electric
9. Blue Velvet
 
Watching the progression of songs from Born to Die up and down my favorites, it'll be interesting to see what the result of this is in a few months.
 
Perhaps I got a bit long-winded there.

You messes of people, I love you all.
 
 

Born to Die: Paradise Edition: The Re-Up

She tweeted this minutes ago. Is it official or not? GAH WOMAN STOP THIS MYSTERY.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3yT8CkPzY
 
In the description, she had this to say:
 

1. Video Games - Joy Orbison Remix
2. Video Games - Omid 16B Remix
3. Born To Die- Moodymann Remix
4. Born To Die- Gemini remix
5. Blue Jeans - Gesaffelstein Remix
6. Blue Jeans - Penguin Prison Remix
7. National Anthem - Fred Falke Remix Edit
8. National Anthem - Tensnake Remix