Norman Fucking Rockwell - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[blackenedrussianpoetry 2,715]

Norman is really lana’s fav album of her own… and rightfully so

[Waimea Bay 11,090]

We really need outtakes from the nfr photoshoot no other photoshoot from that era had that same magic one of her best

[caughtuboy 741]

NFR 5 years... there is no other album I have such strong memories and feelings about. I'm so glad I got to experience it in real time, I remember where I was listening to each single, and this album will always bring me back to exactly where I was in 2019. I think this is one of those almost historic albums that will be remembered long after her career is over, like a Blue by Joni Mitchell or a Back to Black by Amy. It's such memorable and beautiful songwriting accompanied by such incredible and atmospheric production (everyone say thank you Jack Antonoff). I feel so lucky to exist at the same time as NFR 

[Anita Malfatti 2,981]

5 minutes ago, caughtuboy said:

NFR 5 years... there is no other album I have such strong memories and feelings about. I'm so glad I got to experience it in real time, I remember where I was listening to each single, and this album will always bring me back to exactly where I was in 2019. I think this is one of those almost historic albums that will be remembered long after her career is over, like a Blue by Joni Mitchell or a Back to Black by Amy. It's such memorable and beautiful songwriting accompanied by such incredible and atmospheric production (everyone say thank you Jack Antonoff). I feel so lucky to exist at the same time as NFR 

I feel exactly this way about this album! 

[Lightning Moonbeam 896]

Happy birthday to my favourite album of all time. It came at a time when I was so unsure and insecure, lost at sea, and Lana was literally guiding me to shore. Forever sad that the European leg of the tour was taken from us, but I’m forever grateful that I got to experience the full VB experience as the show closer at sunset in Sweden - one of my most impactful experiences to date. Afterwards once people had left I just remained dazed on the grass and feeling so grateful to be alive. 10/10 on all songs end to end. Thank you Lana 

[Make me your Dream Life 90,184]

This album really came in when I needed it most. Gave me answers when things felt so unclear. And I’ll always remember it like this. 
Not my favorite record, but definitely a good one forsure. 

[venice biotch 8,460]

how did i never notice that she has yellow nails lol, tbh i love that color, maybe one of my fav album covers 

[Evergreen 9,026]

Rolling Stone: The 250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far

15. Lana Del Rey, ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’

Norman Fucking Rockwell! introduced the world to a new Lana Del Rey. With her sixth album, Del Rey departed from the orchestral, dark-pop sounds and toxic love-idealizing lyrics of the records that made her a cult favorite. Instead, the star opted for introspective storytelling (“And if this is it/I had a ball”) and a nuanced look at the American dream, spinning Rockwell’s art perspective on its head. The album’s flowy, experimental sounds also introduced her synergistic partnership with Jack Antonoff, which continues to thrive today. Among its many stunning qualities, the album has Seventies tinges, a Sublime cover, and the iconic line “Goddamn, man-child/You fucked me so good that I almost said ’I love you.’” —T.M.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-21st-century-1235177256/

[Embach 49,818]

2 minutes ago, Evergreen said:

Rolling Stone: The 250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far

15. Lana Del Rey, ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’

Norman Fucking Rockwell! introduced the world to a new Lana Del Rey. With her sixth album, Del Rey departed from the orchestral, dark-pop sounds and toxic love-idealizing lyrics of the records that made her a cult favorite. Instead, the star opted for introspective storytelling (“And if this is it/I had a ball”) and a nuanced look at the American dream, spinning Rockwell’s art perspective on its head. The album’s flowy, experimental sounds also introduced her synergistic partnership with Jack Antonoff, which continues to thrive today. Among its many stunning qualities, the album has Seventies tinges, a Sublime cover, and the iconic line “Goddamn, man-child/You fucked me so good that I almost said ’I love you.’” —T.M.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-21st-century-1235177256/

15th OMFG THIS IS SUCH A HIGH PLACEMENT!!!  I'M SO PROUD, ABSOLUTELY DESERVED!!!

[Rock Candy 2,141]

absolutely deserved.

[Evergreen 9,026]

2 minutes ago, Embach said:

15th OMFG THIS IS SUCH A HIGH PLACEMENT!!!  I'M SO PROUD, ABSOLUTELY DESERVED!!!

Born To Die is also at #62! (but should've been higher)

[Embach 49,818]

1 hour ago, Evergreen said:

Born To Die is also at #62! (but should've been higher)

Absolutely, BTD deserved higher placement, it should've been top 30 or even 20 like NFR!!!

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 42,462]

I just saw Cinnamon Girl just had her biggest streaming day with 928 K streams I wonder if it will reach 1 million streams, that would be huge

[JDaniel 1,428]

https://madame.lefigaro.fr/celebrites/actu-people/lana-del-rey-a-t-elle-predit-les-incendies-de-los-angeles-dans-cette-chanson-sortie-en-2019-20250110

[White Hot 4Ever 741]

On 1/10/2025 at 11:27 AM, Evergreen said:

Rolling Stone: The 250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far

15. Lana Del Rey, ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’

Norman Fucking Rockwell! introduced the world to a new Lana Del Rey. With her sixth album, Del Rey departed from the orchestral, dark-pop sounds and toxic love-idealizing lyrics of the records that made her a cult favorite. Instead, the star opted for introspective storytelling (“And if this is it/I had a ball”) and a nuanced look at the American dream, spinning Rockwell’s art perspective on its head. The album’s flowy, experimental sounds also introduced her synergistic partnership with Jack Antonoff, which continues to thrive today. Among its many stunning qualities, the album has Seventies tinges, a Sublime cover, and the iconic line “Goddamn, man-child/You fucked me so good that I almost said ’I love you.’” —T.M.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-21st-century-1235177256/

The greatest album of them all wbk 

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 42,462]

I was procrastinating and threw together a quick concept for a Norman Fucking Rockwell Deluxe Edition!

It's just a quick idea and I haven't figured out a tracklist yet, since we don't have any NFR outtakes besides the ones that got released (NAWAL, Jimmy, VB Demo on Taco Truck x VB). But I was thinking about Looking For America, Fuck it I Love You (Vinyl Version) and perhaps the How to Disappear piano live version. We know that there are unleaked Rick Nowels outtakes but since we don't have them I was thinking California (Honeymoon) though it doesn't sound very NFR but the song is like a love letter to California, that would be fitting. Maybe you could move Doin' Time to the deluxe edition too If anyone has ideas, they are welcomed!!

Spoiler

For now I went with this:

15.How To Disappear (Live Piano Version)

16. Wicked Game (Live From The Hollywood Bowl With Chris Isaak)

17. Looking For America

18. Fuck It I Love You (Vinyl Version)

19. California (Honeymoon)

 

 

I also made a version as an alternative album cover (without the deluxe)

Spoiler

 

[Embach 49,818]

28 minutes ago, Pico Ocean Boulevard said:

I was procrastinating and threw together a quick concept for a Norman Fucking Rockwell Deluxe Edition!

It's just a quick idea and I haven't figured out a tracklist yet, since we don't have any NFR outtakes besides the ones that got released (NAWAL, Jimmy, VB Demo on Taco Truck x VB). But I was thinking about Looking For America, Fuck it I Love You (Vinyl Version) and perhaps the How to Disappear piano live version. We know that there are unleaked Rick Nowels outtakes but since we don't have them I was thinking California (Honeymoon) though it doesn't sound very NFR but the song is like a love letter to California, that would be fitting. Maybe you could move Doin' Time to the deluxe edition too If anyone has ideas, they are welcomed!!

Luv it <3

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 42,462]

10 minutes ago, Embach said:

Luv it <3

Thank you

[JDaniel 1,428]

55 minutes ago, Pico Ocean Boulevard said:

J'étais en train de tergiverser et j'ai rapidement élaboré un concept pour une édition Deluxe de Norman Fucking Rockwell !

C'est juste une idée rapide et je n'ai pas encore établi de liste de pistes, car nous n'avons pas d'outtakes NFR en dehors de ceux qui sont sortis ( NAWAL, Jimmy, VB Demo sur Taco Truck x VB ). Mais je pensais à Looking For America, Fuck it I Love You (Vinyl Version) et peut-être à la version live au piano de How to Disappear . Nous savons qu'il existe des outtakes non divulgués de Rick Nowels mais comme nous ne les avons pas, je pensais à California (Honeymoon) bien que cela ne sonne pas très NFR mais la chanson est comme une lettre d'amour à la Californie, ce serait approprié. Peut-être que tu pourrais déplacer Doin' Time vers l'édition deluxe aussi. Si quelqu'un a des idées, elles sont les bienvenues !!

  Masquer le contenu

Pour l'instant j'ai opté pour ceci :

15. Comment disparaître (version piano live)

16. Wicked Game (en direct du Hollywood Bowl avec Chris Isaak)

17. À la recherche de l'Amérique

18. Putain je t'aime (version vinyle)

19. Californie (Lune de miel)

 

 

Diamonds and Rust  Lana Del Rey & Joan Baez At the Hearst Greek Theatre in Berkeley.

[13beachess 7,665]

Just listened to MAC and VB for the first time in months, which felt like a warm hug.