Blue Banisters - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[Vertimus 9,673]

Personally, I can't imagine how any Lana Stan could hear 'Arcadia,' 'Black Bathing Suit,' 'IYLDWM,' 'Violets For Roses,' 'WFWF,' ' and 'Text Book' and not respond enthusiastically and deeply, even if 'Black Bathing Suit' is on the fun upbeat side---it's a pure pop song. 'Dealer' is fun and doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. The other previously-leaked songs are some of her best from that catalog, even if they were "ripped off Youtube" and weren't remastered, etc. (or not). 

 

We all agree there's no accounting for taste. But. The entire BB album being thought of a third-rate musically lyrically, and in terms of her voice and performance reminds me of how a great deal of people don't respond to '13 Beaches' and/or 'Heroin,' and prefer (to me) unchallenging songs like 'Love Song' or 'How to Disappear.' 

 

I DO think there's been a lot of bandwagon-jumping with this album, in this case, jumping off instead of on. It's almost as if an initial "buzz" goes out into the ether, collective unconscious, or wider world (including TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, other Lana boards, etc.), which is Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down, and a great many people are swayed by that and remain so. Study advertising, sociology, and psychology if you want to learn how the majority of people in any given situation can be swayed to like, hate, or support almost anything, from witchcraft in Europe and early America or the rise of Hitler, Trump, or Biden. And NO—I'm not comparing those who love Norman and OC to Hitler or Trump. 

We saw that with Norman and we see it again now with Ocean Boulevard, both in the affirmative. 

 

The truth is no one knows exactly how it works but advertisers are nonetheless able to harness it. I'm not saying it's done with intent or purpose with Lana or Lorde or 21 Pilots—it's a spontaneous and mysterious process. 

 

And yes, I'm as subject to it as anyone else. That's one of the points of life, NOT to be manipulated by media, the majority, and your own unconscious processes. 

[Creyk 11,727]

Does anyone know why the instrumentals of this one never leaked?

[revadece 1,436]

if you lie down with me music video, where are you baby 

[MakingOut 2,343]

25 minutes ago, revadece said:

if you lie down with me music video, where are you baby 

laying down in her drive

[Embach 45,097]

Happy Birthday, dear Blue Banisters! 

[Genesee 6,461]

happy birthday to the most controversial album lana has 

i really have to be in a certain mood to appreciate this album, but when i am, it's beautiful 

[ShadesOfFool 20,223]

I DONT WANNA LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEEEUH

[sjatib 5,174]

Can't believe it's been already two years. I have the feeling that I still haven't discovered everything this record has to bring, even if I know its undoubtedly her most profound, vulnerable and beautiful one. 

 

Happy birthday, Blue Banisters. And sincere thanks to Lana for opening up as much as creating such an authentic project required.

[bluechemtrails 27,324]

Happy Birthday, Blue Banisters! The two years seem like an eternity to me because so much has changed since then. This was the first album release that I experienced as a fan, so maybe that's why it felt a little more intense to me.

[sjatib 5,174]

Kinda breaks my heart the fact that there's not some bigger celebration regarding this record. Hope it will be more recognised in the times to come, though.

[Candy Necklace 8,176]

Such a comfort album <3
Dealer, If You Lie Down With Me, Black Bathing Suit, and Thunder are all highlights in her discography  Violets for Roses, Arcadia, Blue Banisters, Wildfire Wildflower, and Text Book are also some of my favorites  I’m also so glad some of my favorite previously unreleased songs found a home on this album  Love this album so much 

[oldandugly 1,673]

aracdia best song ever on the best album ever how can ppl not like this album

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 41,450]

Happy Birthday Blue Banisters 

Perfect album to listen to in autumn. Also it contains some of my fave LDR songs & I'm so happy some of my fave leaked songs made it on it 

Also it got released at a perfect time for me & kinda helped me alot

There are some really beautiful moments on it that deserve more recognition and the album definetly doesn't deserve the amount of hate it gets 

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 41,450]

Also I can't believe it's been two years and we still haven't gotten the instrumentals

[Let the Light In 18,863]

My top 3: Thunder, Wildflower Wildfire, Nectar of the Gods

[Make me your Dream Life 88,872]

just might still be my favorite Lana album. happy bday bb 

[Vertimus 9,673]

8 hours ago, Slow Dance to rock music said:

just might still be my favorite Lana album. happy bday bb 

It is mine. I never tire of it. 

[Lavender Sunshine 4,246]

BB you will always be my bby 

I cherish this album a lot as it holds sentimental value for me, also the songs are genuinely so good and innovative - she managed to convey some emotions and feelings that she had yet to explore in her music imo 

[13beachess 7,620]

 happy belated birthday BB, I love you!!

[revadece 1,436]

BLUE BANISTERS IS 2 YEARS? what the fuckk  that’s so much, yet it makes sense considering how much has changed.. i was such a huge fan in the time of release of this album, i listened to it so much it might still be my favourite lana piece  it’s so autumnal and spiritual and charming