Norman Fucking Rockwell - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[drugsdesire 9,770]

wrong thread oops

[gasstationkween 5,615]

I find it kind of difficult to rank her albums, although I can say I enjoy lfl the least. The thing is it depends on my mood, so I’m kind of glad she released Norman because if I’m feeling strangely optimistic or hopeful Norman is a beautiful listen. I enjoy it for what it is and I’m glad it got the praise, Lana really deserved that.

[daphnedinkley 13,383]

NFR really is a funny one. I find the the difference between NFR and Lana's other albums is kinda like the difference between watching Bob Ross do The Joy of Painting and watching something like Breaking Bad. NFR is almost like... slice of life, humble, background-ish music.... sorta like when you watch The Joy of Painting. It makes you feel happy and content and it's nice for sure. But then you put on Breaking Bad and it's a whole other vibe, you're on the edge of your seat, it's inspiring almost, it's exhilarating. That's like Lana's other albums to me... they conjure up such vivid imagery and make me feel stuff.

 

Don't get me wrong - there's a WHOLE lot of emotion in NFR, but it's a different kind of emotion. Pre-NFR Lana is Saturday night, NFR is Sunday afternoon. It's an album I listen to SO much when I'm cleaning, on the train, and so on, but don't actively reach for if someone's like "play something!" whereas I might with Ultraviolence, Honeymoon, Born To Die, even Lust For Life.

 

It's funny though cause I would rank NFR as my second fav album (after UV), but it's like a different kind of enjoyment.

[xlanax 1,425]

1. Ultraviolence/Honeymoon (can't decide, really Lana's peak)

2. NFR

And that's the TEA.

 

I see many of you saying that NFR is her most mainstream and commercial album when the whole BTD era and album were so so staged, so mainstream, so pop. And I'm not saying it in negative way, but that's facts. BTD is iconic and a good debut album but It's overrated for obvious reasons, it had a huge impact. LFL, well, exists but it gave us many classics. Paradise is an EP. And then Ultraviolence, Honeymoon and NFR are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 41,024]

Y'all can say that Love Song is the weakest song on the album or that it is lyrically just Lanas most used words but it is still so beautiful and I want it as my wedding song!!! 

[99centlips 8,519]

1. Ultraviolence/Honeymoon (can't decide, really Lana's peak)

2. NFR

And that's the TEA.

 

I see many of you saying that NFR is her most mainstream and commercial album when the whole BTD era and album were so so staged, so mainstream, so pop. And I'm not saying it in negative way, but that's facts. BTD is iconic and a good debut album but It's overrated for obvious reasons, it had a huge impact. LFL, well, exists but it gave us many classics. Paradise is an EP. And then Ultraviolence, Honeymoon and NFR are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Agree, BTD was way more mainstream and got more radio play than NFR could ever hope. NFR is not mainstream, it’s just simple and easy listening. Everything between BTD and NFR was much more complex and was less likely to catch the attention of the general pop.

[Alexis Del Rey 446]

Y'all can say that Love Song is the weakest song on the album or that it is lyrically just Lanas most used words but it is still so beautiful and I want it as my wedding song!!! 

Same! Love Song is so sweet and heartfelt. I am happy that it was included in NFR.

[GeminiLanaFan 48,880]

Lana Del Rey updates on YouTube posted a link to an article of all the LA references on NFR. Very interesting. It also explains the sound of the album, its « minimalism », since it refers to Laurel Canyon and that singer-songwriter-filk sound in the 60s and 70s.

 

https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/lana-del-rey-norman-fucking-rockwell-la-map/

[partymonster 4,722]

sis should've NEVER posted those cinnamon girl snippets, especially the one with the loud ass bass. when it was released i was so disappointed... 

[Liz Taylor Blues 18,728]

HM>BTD>UV>LFL>NFR

[GeminiLanaFan 48,880]

sis should've NEVER posted those cinnamon girl snippets, especially the one with the loud ass bass. when it was released i was so disappointed...

Same. Although the outro redeemed it for me.

[Gods Favorite Child 192]

I've been a fan since BTD, and I think Lana started to become my cult leader with Ultraviolence (for me, her best record). 

 

But.... Norman Fucking Rockwell is her most special album. Since I'm not having kids, I think I will show this record to all my dog's puppies (if he become a father or something) lol. 

 

I was listening Happiness is a Butterfly & Cinnamon Girl snippets when I met this guy in Barcelona, and after a year or some... NFR came out! I was pretty much in love. And even though this is a personal experience, I think Norman Fucking Rockwell is what love should be in all of the phases.

 

If I see Lana someday in the future, I think I will thank her for giving us this beautiful era from the very beginning (including all the anxiety she gave us on Instagram)

 

1 Ultraviolence 

2 NFR

3 Honeymoon 

4 Born to die / Paradise

5 Lust for life (Just because it's too long and it has the only two Lana's songs I hate "Love" & "Lust for life" feat. The Weekend)

[mrborntolose 9,943]

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lana-del-rey-hoodie-sweatshirt?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=001&searchparams=q%3Dlana&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

 

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lana-del-rey-uo-exclusive-album-tee?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=012&searchparams=q%3Dlana&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

 

my latest purchases!!! had no idea these existed until today and i can’t believe they weren’t sold out!! my first owned LDR clothing merch and i’m so stoked for them to arrive

[cheaptrailertrashglm 3,424]

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lana-del-rey-hoodie-sweatshirt?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=001&searchparams=q%3Dlana&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

 

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lana-del-rey-uo-exclusive-album-tee?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=012&searchparams=q%3Dlana&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

 

my latest purchases!!! had no idea these existed until today and i can’t believe they weren’t sold out!! my first owned LDR clothing merch and i’m so stoked for them to arrive

omg i love that hoodie!

[mrborntolose 9,943]

omg i love that hoodie!

get one sis!! i used afterpay it’s super handy!!

[cheaptrailertrashglm 3,424]

get one sis!! i used afterpay it’s super handy!!

i wish i could!! i don't have a job so I don't have income :*sobs*

I already have to beg my husband for the poetry audio and physical book!

[normanfuckingmemes 208]

NFR era can't end without its instrumentals leaked. Someone leak it

[Umaniac 1,917]

NFR really is a funny one. I find the the difference between NFR and Lana's other albums is kinda like the difference between watching Bob Ross do The Joy of Painting and watching something like Breaking Bad. NFR is almost like... slice of life, humble, background-ish music.... sorta like when you watch The Joy of Painting. It makes you feel happy and content and it's nice for sure. But then you put on Breaking Bad and it's a whole other vibe, you're on the edge of your seat, it's inspiring almost, it's exhilarating. That's like Lana's other albums to me... they conjure up such vivid imagery and make me feel stuff.

 

Don't get me wrong - there's a WHOLE lot of emotion in NFR, but it's a different kind of emotion. Pre-NFR Lana is Saturday night, NFR is Sunday afternoon. It's an album I listen to SO much when I'm cleaning, on the train, and so on, but don't actively reach for if someone's like "play something!" whereas I might with Ultraviolence, Honeymoon, Born To Die, even Lust For Life.

 

It's funny though cause I would rank NFR as my second fav album (after UV), but it's like a different kind of enjoyment.

YES! My most played lana album is NFR cause it's so easy to listen to and I just open it by reflex whenever I want to listen to something. But that doesn't necessarily mean that I sit and listen it without doing anything else, only living in the music. If I wanted to get lose in music, think about it, relate to lyrics and feel emotions I'd just go listen UV. 

[daphnedinkley 13,383]

YES! My most played lana album is NFR cause it's so easy to listen to and I just open it by reflex whenever I want to listen to something. But that doesn't necessarily mean that I sit and listen it without doing anything else, only living in the music. If I wanted to get lose in music, think about it, relate to lyrics and feel emotions I'd just go listen UV. 

 

I totally feel the same!

[Make me your Dream Life 87,461]

kinda random but just thought I'd share, I took this polaroid years ago, but it just jives when I think of California: