graham4anything 2,859 Posted May 27, 2015 Ride. And I love the video and the monologue and ending spoken part (so much so that I wish Lana would do a book of poetry/lyrics and then release an audio of it I love the bridge, that is unbelievably me. The monologue is the best statement Lana ever made about herself. And at the time, it led into the best 1-2 of all time. That being Ride and then American. And I believe people mistake some of the symbolism in the words, because I believe she is talking about not the motorcyclists per se, but her concert audience, her video audience, her music audience. That connection. And I love how Ride references Video Games (with one pretty song) and also how Ride let's you know she thinks of herself as a Jazz singer (and note, people mistake it sometimes for saying Jazz musician. Her instrument is her voice and her lyrics and her life is a jazz singer and not a Top 40 singer. Ride is produced by Rick Rubin...would love a full album by Rick (who did Johnny Cash so well along with the rap and punk groups he is more associated with.)Ride could be a big song by one of the remaining legends of country, it's too bad Johnny is not here, it would be perfect for him, but Merle Haggard could do it and just change Pretty song to Gritty Song, especially if say Rick Rubin would produce it too. (someone suggest it to them) After his death, the Doors created an album based on Jim Morrison's poems that had been recorded. One day, Lana should. Or release limited editions or something. (BTW-many artists now do release books which enables another outlet for fans and picking up new fans and also another item to sell at concerts.) Video Games should have come either before or after Born to die on the album. Cruel World does set the mood. But I will stick with Ride. And then wham right into American. It's really hard to separate anyhow. Each album is like the chapter of the great classics written. One can't wait to read the next one, or a great tv show like say Twin Peaks or House of Cards or Breaking Bad was...waiting for what in the world is going to come next. (and with Lana the final chapter is a long way off, unwritten, being lived) 0 Quote Lana is our modern day Edith Piaf. Totally unique. a mixture of Brian WIlson Roy Orbison, Leonard Cohen, Gram Parsons, Elton & Bernie. Born to Die/Paradise is comparable to Elton's Captain Fantastic. All the records need to be listened whole. Waiting for a box set vinyl of all 400 songs not on any lp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadesofCarmen 14 Posted May 27, 2015 RIDE.... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honeymooner 336 Posted May 28, 2015 But I will stick with Ride. And then wham right into American. In my Lana playlist, the "Paradise" section starts with "Ride" and then "American" is next. We think alike. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmilinkLady 79 Posted May 28, 2015 I think she's very good at choosing opening tracks. Paradise is my favourite album but I never found the record to be particularly cohesive and the tracklist is, to me, a bit of a mess, so Ride wouldn't be my first choice. I really love Kill Kill and Cruel World in their own ways but still, Born To Die can't be replaced. The dramatic, sultry strings and then Emile's beats + Lana's glorious vocals never cease to amaze me and will always stay an iconic moment in LDR's entire discography. You just know you're about to hear a cult album (yes, because I'm sure BTD will stay among those "classic pop albums" in the years to come). That's truly unique. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CriesMarmalade 178 Posted May 30, 2015 Kill Kill, because it's the only song on the album that I think would really work as an opener. Cruel World is also a good one, but I think Shades of Cool might have been an even better choice. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WaitForLife 5,238 Posted August 31, 2019 Since NFR is out what is the best opening song? You can rank them if you want to. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edelgard 1,819 Posted August 31, 2019 Cruel World NFR BTD Love Honeymoon 0 Quote All the roses are red, and Jupiter too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expandableclitoris 9,091 Posted August 31, 2019 Honeymoon undoubtedly. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gone user 5,373 Posted August 31, 2019 HMMM NFR Love Cruel World Honeymoon Born To Die 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChaoticLipster 24,618 Posted August 31, 2019 Born To Die hands down 1 Quote Arches are Illusions solid at first glance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mid july 1,752 Posted August 31, 2019 cruel world > ride > honeymoon > nfr > btd > love 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elle 121,283 Posted August 31, 2019 Cruel World Born to Die Norman Fucking Rockwell Honeymoon Kill Kill Ride Love if it was title tracks: Born to Die Norman Fucking Rockwell Honeymoon Ultraviolence Lust for Life 2 Quote • 4.18.14 • 5.1.14 • 9.20.14 • 5.28.15 • 6.14.15 • 7.28.16 • 7.24.17 • 10.23.17 • 10.24.17 • 1.25.18 • 2.5.18 • 12.5.18 • 10.3.19 • 10.11.19 • 11.16.19 • SF • ATL • ATL • IND • ATL • CHI • LDN • NYC • NYC • DC • ATL • NYC • PDX • SAN • KS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvcx 3,644 Posted August 31, 2019 Honeymoon Cruel World Born to Die Ride Love Norman fucking Rockwell 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urgirl 5,747 Posted August 31, 2019 1. cruel world 2. BTD 3. honeymoon 4. kill kill 5. ride 6. NFR love is excluded from the narrative 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TangerineDreams 937 Posted August 31, 2019 NFR Cruel World HoneymoonBTD Love 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WetCoast 396 Posted August 31, 2019 Cruel World 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picturebook 900 Posted August 31, 2019 BTD=NFR=RIDE>CRUEL WORD=HONEYMOON>>>>LOVE 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitschesque 9,882 Posted August 31, 2019 Born To Die NFR Honeymoon Cruel World Ride Love 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serene Queen 4,786 Posted August 31, 2019 Love and that is fact, laidteas 0 Quote Hell, I Suppose if You Stick Around Long Enough, They Have to Say Something Nice About You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKASAKA SAWAYAMA 7,885 Posted August 31, 2019 i mean btd is not the best one among them but it's the PERFECT opening song btd nfr cruel world love ride honeymoon 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
