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@@National Anthem do you have her demos and home recordings? The '73 and '76 demos are like Kate's version of Sirens-- stripped down piano (in this case) tracks that are simple, but they all have really great concepts and stories, plus there's some really interesting early versions of later songs. (btw, if anyone can direct me to hq versions of the tracks NA is looking for too, I'd be much obliged-- "Passing Through Air" especially )

Had Lana's hard drive or whatever never been hacked, which unreleased songs would we still have? I know some tracks came from her Myspace, some from producers' websites, etc.

I don't really agree, but I'm totally cool with that viewpoint. I think Lana's performance at the festival was great (from the lq vids I've seen), but I think it's fine to think otherwise as long as you're not catty and hateful about it.

I'm honestly amazed that so many people here talk so much trash about Lana to be "fans" of hers. I get that she's not perfect, and it's totally okay to critique her, but a lot of you all seem to take this authoritative tone with it. @@Flipflopfan, I'm sorry, but your post really rubbed me the wrong way for those reasons-- why can't everyone be thankful she's performing, instead of being petty and saying she has "no excuses"-- uh, I think she has a perfectly good excuse, and it's that SHE'S the artist and WE'RE the fans-- it's her show, and I don't think she needs us to tell her what she's doing wrong. Critique her, express your disappointments, but don't be a jerk about it. Remember that she's an artist, and instead of always assuming that she's lazy or giving up, perhaps think that maybe this is just what she WANTS to do right now. Only Lana understands her own motivations and choices, and perhaps we all need to take a step back and remember that.

preach!! let her live, for god's sake

Thanks! And, yeah, I've read (on Lanapedia, for example) that Is It Wrong is alternately registered as just Wrong, but I can't find that alternate title on either BMI or the Harry Fox Agency, so any receipts from anyone would help! Thanks for telling me! It's one of my favorite covers-- do you know if he has done any others, and if so, where could I find them?

@, here's what I've found/assumed/speculated (hopefully, more knowledgeable members can expand on or correct this): -the track we know as "Trash Magic" was listed on Lana's Myspace as "Miss America". However, in gig reviews, it was referred to as "Trash Magic" and Lana herself referred to it in a Youtube comment as both "Trash Magic" and "Miss America". Therefore, "Trash Magic" is probably the title to go with, as it's supported by gig reviews and Lana herself. -"Puppy Love"/"Marilyn Monroe" is totally up to your discretion, I'd say. It's registered as "Marilyn Monroe", with "Puppy Love" as an alternate title. It may be worth saying, though, that Lana referred to it as "Puppy Love" in a Facebook post, so I'd personally go with "Marilyn Monroe (Puppy Love)" as the title. -The demo of "Maha Maha" was built around an instrumental by Princess Superstar called "Bollywood Hawaii in Space" and leaked as "Bollywood Hawaii"-- so, "Bollywood Hawaii" is probably the name to go with. -"Is It Wrong" is registered as "Is It Wrong" with BMI, but as "Is It Wrong?" with the Harry Fox Agency, so either is valid. Personally, I'd probably take the BMI title of "Is It Wrong", but that's just me. -No clue on "Hit & Run". -The demo of "Hundred Dollar Bill" was leaked as "C-Note", I'm pretty sure. The 4:01 version is the final, titled "Hundred Dollar Bill". (also interesting to note that Lana, performing at the Slipper Room in 2009, referred to the song as "Nothing More Gorgeous Than a Hundred Dollar Bill".) Hope this helps!

The performance of "Little Girls/Put Me in a Movie" at the Mercury Lounge is stellar. I think it definitely may be one of my favorite Lana moments ever when she slips into a higher register during that performance and sings the: "Lights, camera, action/He didn't know he'd have this much fun"-- and I wish I knew the term for this, but she sings those lines differently and it gives me chills. That, and when she sings the "come on, you know you like little girls" at about 1:51, it's otherworldly.

does anyone have any good dark/eerie playlists? some songs i'm thinking of are pin-up galore, bentley, or trash magic-- not necessarily dark, but they give off a creepy/eerie vibe

Does anyone know who did this cover? I can't find anything on it and it is so beautiful

I feel so sad watching the Diamond Dogs tour clips because he was SO dead looking but at the same time it's almost like another persona and the whole aesthetic works really well

I think C-Note is the Hundred Dollar Bill demo.

I think Gaga did more than justice to Bowie-- this coming from a Bowie fan, even if I'm a relatively new one. Sure, it didn't have all the technology promised, but that might have been a step too far, removing it from being a Bowie tribute. I think it had just enough flair to honor Bowie's own artistic sensibilities, but enough restraint to be respectful and focused on Bowie.

What genre would you classify LDRAKALG as?

While I'm not the biggest fan of Honeymoon, or the Honeymoon era in general, I certainly wouldn't say Lana is declining. It seems to be a natural phenomena in even the greatest artists' careers-- after a meteoric rise to fame, it's common for an artist to take some time to slow down. UV's release and heavy praise hasn't even been two years ago yet. Lana went from being a no-name singer with LDRAKALG in 2010 to a huge sensation in 2012 with BtD that continued into 2014 with UV. In essence, she hasn't slowed down since 2010-- if not longer. She's produced three flawless albums in 6 years (AKA, BtD, UV), a host of amazing music videos, and such a wealth of incredible unreleased material. I think we all forget that Lana's only been on the major music scene for such a short time, so isn't it understandable if she's producing some lighter fare? Yeah, HM and the HM videos may be a little insubstantial, (insubstantial, at least, in comparison to the past three albums/eras) but I think that it isn't a permanent decline she's on. She's taking an artistic breather. Give her space, give her time, and when she's ready, we'll get something great.

It's incredible, Anne And, does anyone have a list of which songs by Lana have a "Lolita"-esque theme?

Yes, oh my god! Lizzy era is my favorite, forever

I've been finally getting into Bowie, going through the albums chronologically-- with the exception of Blackstar, which I already listened to before he died. The first album is pretty cringe-worthy, and the Space Oddity album is kind of hit-and-miss, The Man Who Sold the World is incredible, and by Hunky Dory, he's positively transcendent. Listening to Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, and Aladdin Sane, they still sound fresh and exciting! I don't know how I missed getting into him for so long.

Is there one place where all of the webcam selfies (esp. the Lizzy Grant era ones) have been collected?

Aaaaaaah oh my god!!! I didn't really expect either of you to make one!! It's beautiful!! you are incredible and perfect

(lyrics from Bel Air) Resurrection 1. Bel Air 2. Roses (leak it fat ) 3. Sunshine 4. Heaven's Door 5. Afraid 6. Shine 7. Wait Resurrection is Lana's follow-up to Honeymoon, melding the styles of May Jailer (hence the title "Resurrection") and Paradise into soft, melancholy pop with piano backings and sweeping instrumentation, similar to the sound of "Bel Air", but with more May Jailer-esque vocals. Serving as an introductory EP into this new era for Lana, Resurrection would feature the original version of "Bel Air" as the opening track, fading into the infamous "Roses" track on a repeat of the verse "Roses, Bel Air, take me there" in "Bel Air". "Roses", along with "Afraid", and "Wait", would be re-recorded versions of the unreleased tracks, produced to reflect the feel of the album. (@@Trash Magic & @@annedauphine, someone make a cover for this!!)

Angelina is absolutely incredible-- I get chills everytime I listen

On Our Way is angelic

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