Norman Fucking Rockwell - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[Mike319 9]

This was my first deep dive into Lana. It is her best album IMO. Sooo good

 

i love the exclusive urban outfitters cover. But why is there only a version with the parental advisory. It needs to be seen in its full glory. 

[rightofjupiter 16,609]

9 hours ago, Trash Magic said:

Just remembered Lana has never performed The greatest live… ? Literally what is the reason 

 

The Half assed 20 second acapella doesn’t count btw

 

kills me forever that the NFR tour feat. so few NFR songs...yet i still regret not catching it 

[rightofjupiter 16,609]

not sure if this got posted elsewhere, but here's an official clip from that mix w the masters thing about how "the greatest" was composed– really cool to hear it all broken down:

 

[The Siren 30,521]

Here's my definitive ranking

 

Key

Top God tier trinity

Honourable Mention trinity

Center-average tier

Good songs I don't always vibe with tier

Songs that I'm ok with forgetting tier

Songs I want erased from existence tier

 

1. Cinnamon Girl
2. Fuck it I Love You
3. The Greatest
4. Doin Time
5. Love Song
6. Happiness is a Butterfly
7. Venice Bitch
8. Hope is a Dangerous Thing
9. Mariner's Apartment Complex
10. Norman Fucking Rockwell
11. How to Disappear
12. Bartender
13. California
14. The Next Best American Record

[Furor Poeticus 16,358]

Consequence of Sound lists Venice bitch as the best song produced by Antonoff 

 

https://consequence.net/2021/08/jack-antonoff-songs-produced-ranked-list/40/

[house of balloons 12,793]

3 minutes ago, PeroxidePrincess said:

Consequence of Sound lists Venice bitch as the best song produced by Antonoff 

 

https://consequence.net/2021/08/jack-antonoff-songs-produced-ranked-list/40/

it had to be said 

[Distantly 3,923]

Looking at my honeymoon box set and it’s really such a shame this album didnt get a box set. It would’ve served with some of the photo shoots we had

[rightofjupiter 16,609]

1 hour ago, Distantly said:

Looking at my honeymoon box set and it’s really such a shame this album didnt get a box set. It would’ve served with some of the photo shoots we had

this, can’t believe the only vinyl box set we ever got was for UV 

[Cherry Blossom 21,547]

it’s so weird looking at the first page of this thread and seeing what everyone was saying and doing at the same time i was listening for the first time and crying 

[Crimson and Clover 22,505]

3 hours ago, PeroxidePrincess said:

Consequence of Sound lists Venice bitch as the best song produced by Antonoff 

 

https://consequence.net/2021/08/jack-antonoff-songs-produced-ranked-list/40/

his last masterpiece  surprised that august by Taylor is so low on the list, it's probably my favorite song from her

[Distantly 3,923]

6 hours ago, rightofjupiter said:

this, can’t believe the only vinyl box set we ever got was for UV 

Yes ugh maybe they can release a normal vinyl box set one day for an anniversary like 5 year lol

[Bonita 12,535]

On 8/17/2021 at 2:07 AM, The Siren said:

Here's my definitive ranking

 

Key

Top God tier trinity

Honourable Mention trinity

Center-average tier

Good songs I don't always vibe with tier

Songs that I'm ok with forgetting tier

Songs I want erased from existence tier

 

1. Cinnamon Girl
2. Fuck it I Love You
3. The Greatest
4. Doin Time
5. Love Song
6. Happiness is a Butterfly
7. Venice Bitch
8. Hope is a Dangerous Thing
9. Mariner's Apartment Complex
10. Norman Fucking Rockwell
11. How to Disappear
12. Bartender
13. California
14. The Next Best American Record

 

fixed it! 

[Bonita 12,535]

Happy 2nd birthday Norman! Pretty hard being The greatest album of all time am I right? 

I have so much to say but I'll say it later - the album truly speaks for itself tho...

 

Thank u for existing tho 

[Bird World 1,805]

The time is going so fast  

[Cherry Blossom 21,547]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NFR! the first lana album i witnessed the release of, this album means the world to me. every year i find new meanings and situations these songs can help me through. i remember it being 1am and crying to my first listen of cinnamon girl. this album came just at the right time, with the right songs and messages for me to hear.

not to get personal or whatever but in 2018 i was outed to my family, and the same day i discovered mariners apartment complex. lyrics like ‘you’re lost at sea i’ll command your boat to me again’ really helped me, and lana has become someone i always cling to when going through something, like im a boat and shes a lighthouse. this album has helped me in ways i cant describe. i’m forever indebted to it 

[Alison by Slowdive 26,149]

norrmmmyyyy baaabbbbyyyyyyy u are truly that bitch, the greatest there ever was  thank u lana and jack for this masterpiece 

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 41,094]

Happy Birthday Norman Fucking Rockwell!

 I don't even know where to start, I went from loving it, to hating it & now I'm loving it more than ever, it's truly an amazing album. It has a special place in my heart & I can see why it is the favourite album for so many ppl. Still remember the era like it was yesterday. MAC & VB got released at the perfect time for me and I'm so thankful for those two songs especially for Venice Bitch then I started to read on here & in July 2019 I finally joined this crazy ass forum haha. The wait was a torture haha but I'm getting so nostalgic every time I think about this album & era.  And wow I still love the album cover so much &  the sea visuals 

This album is made to be listened to by the sea I listened to it by the sea for the first time this year & it was one of the best moments in my life & it made me feel so happy & alive

So thankful for Mariners Apartment Complex, Venice Bitch,  California, Fuck it I love you,  Cinnamon Girl, The greatest, Bartender & Hope( & the Hope video we got)

To be fair there is no skip for me & I'm so happy that the title track & HIAB finally grew on me  

How To Disappear's bridge is so dreamy

Love Song is still so cute &  I really really like TNBAR too 

And still remember the relieve we felt after we finally got this album after the long wait,  the amount of interviews  on the release day, The WHF announcement,  the ice cream truck

Still remember how California hit me on my first listen, I was floored, shook & speechless

This post was maybe a little bit chaotic haha but Fuck it, I Love You NFR! 

 

[Super Movie 51,700]

Happy birthday, Norman! I cannot believe this album is already two years old  NFR holds such a special place in my heart and I am so grateful towards Lana for giving it to us. Despite only being around for two years, this album brings me so much nostalgia. It amazes me every time I listen to this album just how incredible it is. My favorites always have been and probably always will be The Greatest, California and Venice Bitch (and Cinnamon Girl of course)

[Yosemite 23,786]

Happy 2nd fag! 

[Trash Magic 28,392]

I feel like I’m being punk’d that this album is only 2 years old wtf. Feels like 3/4 years ago