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I'm just blown away by the album artwork this era. Like wow! So far I've gotten the standard vinyl, white vinyl, green indie vinyl, and pink amazon vinyl. I definitely think the green one is my favorite cover wise but feel like the pink amazon one is going to be the real vibe overall with the pics from mockups!

I can see how the non caps throws people off but it doesn’t bother me so much as some of the cap choices from NFR did. With this it seems more like it is a question or statement so I get the non caps. The title is very Lana at this point though lol.

This American is awake lol! I doubt Lana is though. Wish we could speed up time a bit.

Boz isn't necessarily a leaker but is a super reliable insider who normally has info regarding future releases relatively early on. Him and Eclipse would be our most reliable insiders. If coming from him you can pretty much confirm it is truth, unless Lana changes her mind last minute which she has with info he's provided before. That said this album/release is locked in so nothing is changing. Official announcement is today, let's go!

Yesterday was crazy lol. This thread really blew up while I was at work. Same situation today with meetings on and off throughout day too I’m sure. Either way super pumped and ready for the announcement! Fingers crossed it isn’t until after 430p CST but I know it will be late morning early afternoon lol. We are here though! I’m so hyped. March 10th isn’t ideal but isn’t horrible either lol. Really really hoping we get preorder drop now though. Want to go ahead and snag whatever physicals I want. Random thoughts about the song titles. A. We are definitely leaning into her poetry which is something I expected. B. What if all the titles make up a poem or go together someway somehow in a statement or story. The latter is probably less likely but seems interesting.

I don’t HATE The label/logo. It’ll be nice to see it in context of the rest of the design.

Honestly even if she did a digital release first they are still doing physicals. There is no way the label would not do physicals with how her fan base is. That said I don’t think they would allow a digital drop with physicals later. I’m sure they’d want physicals with initial drop for her number wise.

Could she know Sza is dropping Friday and just speculating/wishful thinking that Lana may be as well.

I also feel like the label would want a longer lead period for physical purchases and being able to have them shipped first week. Just not realistic to me. Would be fucking amazing and absolutely shocking if it did happen though.

Yes. I find it interesting how he says announce “it all” like my delulu mind makes me overthink that. That said though I doubt we have more than an album/single/pre order coming.

He has been referring to it as 2023 AOTY. Hyping it up. Idk was she mentioned in the original tweet though? Either way I am excited for both lol. Too blessed to be stressed!

I’ll claim track 3, they are usually some of my faves.

I really feel like everything is done, it just seems that way. There really is no reason to prolong the rollout except for holidays and or vinyl production. It all will depend on when album was submitted for vinyl processing but I definitely think we are getting within Q1. I'm really thinking we will get a pre order and date this week too but there is always a possibility we may not. Time will tell!

It definitely was one of her best. So smooth, simple, and fast lol. I think she officially announced August and album released September. We did have Honeymoon single at end of July though I believe. Either way I want the same set up for this one. A nice proper rollout but short and on point with no hiccups.

I'm anticipating album announcement Wednesday with the pre order and 1st single dropping Friday. As for the actual release date I'm going to say Jan/Feb although March could be possible as well. We will see though. I'm hoping for a short but impactful little rollout like Honeymoon. We don't have to drag it on for months and definitely not anticipating a HUGE era even if it is more planned out and promoted.

Reverse manifesting works!

Perhaps or maybe the initial novelty and appeal has worn off to him. He really isn't a Lana stan so I think it is safe to say he may tire of her easily/quickly. Either way still think "really great" and it being better than last two "by a landslide" are good signs that we are in for something newer, a bit different, and very interesting.

Period. Like she is a true trendsetter/trailblazer. Multiple albums that really shifted and shaped what pop music is today. Then not too mention her fucking work ethic and drive. An album a year almost! Like her contemporaries fucking wish. So prolific and always quality, we all may have our likes and dislikes but you cannot say the bad she puts out is same level as others. Especially when reviewing how vast her catalog is. We are def in for another fucking LDR classic/turning point! Let's go!

While it is a classic and one that most know her by I definitely feel like NFR has a broader range of sounds and styles that makes it more accessible to MULTIPLE groups and types of listeners. BTD is accessible in the way it so heavily praised and loved by so many but def feel like the sound is more niche and can alienate some listeners whereas NFR had a little bit for everyone.

This!

I think what’s more telling is Boz using the term variety to describe the record. Meaning there’s probably bits for people with different types of taste. Maybe a more refined/mature lust for life?

I was literally just thinking about Death Never Came again as a title. Rather song or album. Would be so full circle. Can see it being a song about how she made it despite all the shit she has been given throughout her career/fame. I would love for a full on unleashing moment like that but I don’t think that’s happening. Lana’s been much more nuanced than that, lately at least. The WCE discussion. I’m biased lol. Literally my top song on wrapped this year but I definitely think it had a dark undertone ala Ultra but a warmness and nostalgia too. Really was a magical track for me and I wouldn’t mind more songs in the same vein at all. Boz’s comment seems to be a little more restrained. I still think forebodes well though. His initial love/masterpiece reaction still equates to a “really great record” after being able to sit with it for a couple of months. At least it didn’t age super fast/badly. I wish we knew something sooner than Wednesday lol!

Same!!!! Can someone at least describe what the picture was?

Was just listening to Your Girl and realized how similar some of the lyrics are between it and The Blackest Day. The Blackest Day is almost like an evolved completely reworked Your Girl, wow. She really has created such a rich and interconnected universe with her music, no contemporaries can compete. Another perfect opportunity to add how prolific she is, we are blessed. Now that I’ve been sitting here thinking about this for a bit I’m 99% sure I’ve made this connection before but forgot since I haven’t listened to YG in so long. Either way love the Lanaverse!

Thissss!