Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[lostindarkparadise 1,927]

This album is too long and not cohesive enough for critics to like it and Judah Smith interlude was a big mistake 

[Evergreen 7,597]

5 minutes ago, lostindarkparadise said:

This album is too long and not cohesive enough for critics to like it and Judah Smith interlude was a big mistake 

But the album is getting praise on the year end lists and is among the top five most acclaimed albums of the year? Sit down.

[bluechemtrails 22,936]

15 minutes ago, lostindarkparadise said:

This album is too long and not cohesive enough for critics to like it and Judah Smith interlude was a big mistake 

But on the other hand it's varied, experimental and unparalleled. It's an album with rough edges, maybe that's exactly what impresses some critics.

[PARADIXO 31,608]

13 minutes ago, Evergreen said:

But the album is getting praise on the year end lists and is among the top five most acclaimed albums of the year? Sit down.

 

[PARADIXO 31,608]

Lana is way behind in points on AOTY... it's over guys 

[Quincy 2,941]

1 hour ago, lostindarkparadise said:

This album is too long and not cohesive enough for critics to like it and Judah Smith interlude was a big mistake 

Fixed your post for you 

[LifeOnMars 6,254]

A&W seems to be doing a lot better than the album as a whole on these lists. Since I know that she cares about critical acclaim, I hope that this encourages her to make more songs like that and less songs with minimal production in the future. 

[Quincy 2,941]

2 minutes ago, LifeOnMars said:

A&W seems to be doing a lot better than the album as a whole on these lists. Since I know that she cares about critical acclaim, I hope that this encourages her to make more songs like that and less songs with minimal production in the future. 

It’s a balance. While I don’t necessarily want her to create a totally stripped down album along the lines of Blue Banisters, too much production and intervention from people like Jack sometimes overshadows her talent. It’s like, don’t fix something that’s not broken. 
 

Having said that, A&W is definitely a top track for me. It was different and complex, but still felt like an iconic LDR song. 
 

I would like more songs with orchestral arrangements that compliment her voice and lyrics 

[barttttender 3,065]

26 minutes ago, Quincy said:

It’s a balance. While I don’t necessarily want her to create a totally stripped down album along the lines of Blue Banisters, too much production and intervention from people like Jack sometimes overshadows her talent. It’s like, don’t fix something that’s not broken. 
 

Having said that, A&W is definitely a top track for me. It was different and complex, but still felt like an iconic LDR song. 
 

I would like more songs with orchestral arrangements that compliment her voice and lyrics 

 

i just want her in a better mood. Regarldess of production, she's been mega sad on her last four records, if we include violet.

 

i want party lana back

[Quincy 2,941]

Just now, barttttender said:

 

i just want her in a better mood. Regarldess of production, she's been mega sad on her last four records, if we include violet.

 

i want party lana back

I want Honeymoon Lana back 

 

Actually I really just want her doing whatever makes her happy, even if it comes across as sad, melancholy, etc. 

[Jared 3,128]

The Best Music of 2023, According to Pitchfork Readers | Pitchfork

 

Didn't expect The Grants, Kintsugi and Fingertips to make the list over some other album favorites.

[Evergreen 7,597]

Ocean Blvd will be in The Guardian's top ten albums of the year. They've posted spots from 50 to 11 and Lana's not there, so the chance is very high.

[Pink Flamingo 16,100]

Ocean Blvd is #5 now

[Ocean Boulevard 39,046]

One day late but happy one year Ocean Blvd title track anniversary

Can't believe it's been a year already since we got blessed with that masterpiece, oh what a collapse that day was Immiadetly became one of my favorite title tracks  and I still love it so so much

[honeyslow 3,245]

2 hours ago, Jared said:

The Best Music of 2023, According to Pitchfork Readers | Pitchfork

 

Didn't expect The Grants, Kintsugi and Fingertips to make the list over some other album favorites.

Yeah interesting huh? But I get it these songs really are on another level...

 

Lana has 5 songs on the reader-voted top 50 songs list (A&W and title track besides these three), the most of any artist.

[bluechemtrails 22,936]

6 hours ago, Jared said:

The Best Music of 2023, According to Pitchfork Readers | Pitchfork

 

Didn't expect The Grants, Kintsugi and Fingertips to make the list over some other album favorites.

good songs for a playlist, there are some I have not listened yet 

[bia 891]

5 hours ago, honeyslow said:

Yeah interesting huh? But I get it these songs really are on another level...

 

Lana has 5 songs on the reader-voted top 50 songs list (A&W and title track besides these three), the most of any artist.

And A&W is on top

[honeymoon is alive 15,136]

8 hours ago, Pink Flamingo said:

Ocean Blvd is #5 now

WHAT HAPPENED 

[love deluxe 8,505]

this album is truly next level… i’m sorry but like it might even go on to surpass nfr for me (someday, that is). every song is just a masterpiece to me, including Judah Smith Interlude. i feel like there was just so much love, work, and detail put into this album in particular. idk maybe im just hyperfixating on it and obsessing a little hard. but still, it’s a great album and perfect for the colder months. love u lanaaaaa 

[love deluxe 8,505]

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