"Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass" Spoken Word Poetry Album - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[PARADIXO 32,940]

I really didn't notice how beautiful "Never to Heaven" was until I properly read the lyrics. There's something very profound about the lyrics "at least i won't have spent my life waiting / looking for God in the clouds of the dawn"...it's very Christopher Hitchens almost--in that he believed that not only did theism do no good to society, but was a waste of time and held humanity back. 

 

but maybe i'm just projecting my own feelings on to it (although, arguably, that's what poetry is for; to find yourself in side of it)

omg i just looked at the poll and i cant believe how few votes "Never to Heaven" got! Personally I think "Violet Bent Backwards Over Grass" and "Never to Heaven" are the best poems...with "Sportcruiser" being a close 3rd 

 

That one is very nice yes.

 

I see nobody talking about Quiet Waiter though... That might be my favorite, audio-wise, and definitely up there in terms of words. 

[Dominikx4 25,404]

That one is very nice yes.

 

I see nobody talking about Quiet Waiter though... That might be my favorite, audio-wise, and definitely up there in terms of words. 

yes!! quiet waiter is so underrated and one of my faves

[IanadeIrey 62,021]

I really didn't notice how beautiful "Never to Heaven" was until I properly read the lyrics. There's something very profound about the lyrics "at least i won't have spent my life waiting / looking for God in the clouds of the dawn"...it's very Christopher Hitchens almost--in that he believed that not only did theism do no good to society, but was a waste of time and held humanity back. 

 

but maybe i'm just projecting my own feelings on to it (although, arguably, that's what poetry is for; to find yourself in side of it)omg i just looked at the poll and i cant believe how few votes "Never to Heaven" got! Personally I think "Violet Bent Backwards Over Grass" and "Never to Heaven" are the best poems...with "Sportcruiser" being a close 3rd

 

I totally agree! Never to Heaven is actually my favourite in the audiobook because I love her meditations on pondering the nature of existence and favouring “the magic of the nowness” instead. As someone who has also studied philosophy, I really do think that oftentimes, as fulfilling as existential consideration is, it can ultimately feel like we are leading ourselves nowhere and that’s what I love about Never to Heaven - she kind of examines this domestic bliss as a turn away from always questioning things. She truly is such a brilliant and independent thinker.

[99centlips 8,519]

where’s the blue vinyl again?

[Miss Doing Nothing 1,694]

where’s the blue vinyl again?

Is there a blue one? I thought there only is a beige and green one

[Mer 61,735]

That one is very nice yes.

 

I see nobody talking about Quiet Waiter though... That might be my favorite, audio-wise, and definitely up there in terms of words. 

 

omg yes that one is amazing too! tbh i forget which poems i like often, bc my iBooks audiobook doesnt have the names of the poems, just track numbers (and since its a locked file, I can't rename the tracks... ) 

[violets4roses 165]

where’s the blue vinyl again?

Is there a blue one? I thought there only is a beige and green one

 

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lana-del-rey-violet-bent-backwards-over-the-grass-limited-lp?category=vinyl-records-cassettes&color=045&type=REGULAR&size=ONE%20SIZE&quantity=1

[Miss Doing Nothing 1,694]

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O my god! Love this one

[99centlips 8,519]

 

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/lana-del-rey-violet-bent-backwards-over-the-grass-limited-lp?category=vinyl-records-cassettes&color=045&type=REGULAR&size=ONE%20SIZE&quantity=1

thank you ♥️ i gotta stock up

[GeminiLanaFan 49,031]

That one is very nice yes.

 

I see nobody talking about Quiet Waiter though... That might be my favorite, audio-wise, and definitely up there in terms of words.

Quiet Waiter has always been my fave poem from her, and her voice is so soft on it. The music is beautiful and it flows majestically into bartender.

[Lustrouslines 5,202]

https://www.cracked.com/article_28319_lana-del-reys-album-spoken-word-poetry-...-not-good.html

The Lena Dunham of music...

[Trash Magic 28,372]

It's so funny how the slight inconvenience of this not being on Spotify leaves me with absolutely no desire to listen to it again (I've only listened once). 

[99centlips 8,519]

what site are you guys finding the dark green vinyl cheapest? w/ US shipping

[creditcardromancer 751]

Holy shit. I did not expect to adore this as much as I do.

[ArtDecoDelRey 15,284]

https://www.cracked.com/article_28319_lana-del-reys-album-spoken-word-poetry-...-not-good.html

The Lena Dunham of music...

lana stans trolled the author of that article's twitter and she blocked over 100 of us and went private

[99centlips 8,519]

lana stans trolled the author of that article's twitter and she blocked over 100 of us and went private

 

constructive criticism is fine but this "article" was like 5 paragraphs long and didn't even go in depth...just as i thought, trash!

[Ultradealerence 5,312]

So it seems that they deleted the podcast of the album in Spotify

[Mer 61,735]

So it seems that they deleted the podcast of the album in Spotify

 

it was unofficially/illegally uploaded, i believe 

[Doll Harlow 12,367]

Does anyone else listen to this every night before bed

[Doin Time 1,454]

Finally got my hands on this

 

 

Christmas came early