Ultraviolence - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[Ultra Violet 18,962]

I did a blog post here, putting the timeline together of this albums creation.

I put pictures in wherever I could, like studio photos, etc. Also links to some of the interviews. I'd love to go back and keep updating whenever I come across more info.

 

 

[lili 3,177]

It seems almost unbelievable to me that this album exists, yet at the same time I can't recall a time in which it didn't. It's all so surreal, as if Ultraviolence has always existed, transcending time and space and this angel had to grow a new heart to channel her way through the dark nooks of the soul for those who were lucky enough to happen to be there to bear witness. All my experiences before this album are imbued with it, all my future recollections will be bathed in it. It echoes the chronic emptiness and disillusionment "the flesh is heir to", yet never hopeless, always holding onto the image of "cherries in the spring", the "magnificence" of it all if we could only give up on our used-up prosthetic eye through which too much beauty goes unnoticed. This album, to me, is a lament to the beauty of the existence and the burden and the ensuing loneliness you find yourself to be laden with when you are the only one to see it all, the beauty, the sun and ocean blue. But what is to see, when it can't be shared in the way you like it to? It's limiting, depressing and violent. But she still goes on. Dancing the night away.

 

Sorry, I get very emotional over this particular masterpiece.

Edit: I originally wrote this entry on @Ultra Violet 's blog on UV since I wanted it to be on this thread, too. Hope that's okay.

 

[Ultra Violet 18,962]

22 minutes ago, lili said:

It seems almost unbelievable to me that this album exists, yet at the same time I can't recall a time in which it didn't. It's all so surreal, as if Ultraviolence has always existed, transcending time and space and this angel had to grow a new heart to channel her way through the dark nooks of the soul for those who were lucky enough to happen to be there to bear witness. All my experiences before this album are imbued with it, all my future recollections will be bathed in it. It echoes the chronic emptiness and disillusionment "the flesh is heir to", yet never hopeless, always holding onto the image of "cherries in the spring", the "magnificence" of it all if we could only give up on our used-up prosthetic eye through which too much beauty goes unnoticed. This album, to me, is a lament to the beauty of the existence and the burden and the ensuing loneliness you find yourself to be laden with when you are the only one to see it all, the beauty, the sun and ocean blue. But what is to see, when it can't be shared in the way you like it to? It's limiting, depressing and violent. But she still goes on. Dancing the night away.

 

Sorry, I get very emotional over this particular masterpiece.

Edit: I originally wrote this entry on @Ultra Violet 's blog on UV since I wanted it to be on this thread, too. Hope that's okay.

 

Of course! This needs to be here on this thread too, for sure <3

 

[The Siren 30,521]

Idk who this person is but this came up in my Google news list

https://musicfeeds.com.au/features/love-letter-to-a-record-jack-panther-on-lana-del-reys-ultraviolence/amp/

 

[American Whore 51,314]

8 years old. 8 fucking years. i remember when it leaked and listening to it thinking "wow, this woman really did this" and also i was kind of confused by how heavy it sounded. i remember skipping cruel world because it was so log and i wanted to keep listening to the other new songs oh and when I heard FLORIDA KILOS THE FIRST TIME

 

 

man what a time to be alive. what an album to experience. oh yeah and the time she sang ultraviolence the first time and everyone was fucking shook 

[West Coast 45,793]

Her best album. That's it. Brilliant, monumental, phenomenal, groundbreaking, unexpected & thrilling album. 

 

Happy birthday to this timeless masterpiece! 🎉

[The Stargirl Pinky 71,658]

Just when I think the Chemtrails title track is my number one song in Lana’s discography I’m reminded by UV’s title track and how much I would (over)play it to dissect this masterpiece. I would do one listen-through only paying attention to the drums, and then another one for the electric guitar, one for the bass, one for the keys, etc etc until I understood each component. What a song omfg, chile lemme go listen rn. Happy birthday to this beautiful record!! 

[West Coast 45,793]

The way this record was released on Friday 13th 2014. Oh Lana. 

[Vanilla Icy 29,602]

she did that

[bloodydriver 4,582]

Happy 8th birthday, Ultraviolence! 🖤

 

Spoiler

If I remember correctly, I discovered Lana somewhere around 2014, and at the time I wasn't a die-hard fan that kept up with all the news and all the new singles. I was unaware of what was to come; I was unaware of the soon-to-be existence of Ultraviolence. I wasn't ready for the impact that this album would have on me. Although I don't relate to the lyrics entirely, the overall atmosphere of the record made me feel understood for once, especially at a time where I was going through a downward spiral. Time and time again, I revisit this record and I feel less lonely in the world, acknowledged by its existence. Truth be told, I'm no better today than I was then, but sometimes I think about Lana and her evolution. I don't think I've ever reached a sense of stability in my life, not happiness just simple stability, but I'm hopeful that someday I may. 

 

 

 

 

[MrFameKills 11,093]

I just remembered how i ordered the deluxe box set without telling my parents and then lied about how much it actually cost with shipping lmao.

She was monstrous on this record.

 

Let's celebrate FLIPSIDE this year!

[revadece 1,435]

the title track is stunning!

[Deadly Nightshade 12,849]

This album is truly unmatched  

 

[GeminiLanaFan 49,031]

When This album came out, I was going through a Bad break-up, where I learned in the end I had been cheated on. UV became the soundtrack of that weird summer, where i had to learn how to ne okay again. The fire, the guitars, the cynism of the lyrics, the overall brutality of that relationship was oddly enough so soothing to hear. Cruel World was my fave cause i was relating to the lyrics so much (shared my body and my Mind with You, that’s all over now). 
UV was the start of a weird “star alignment”, where each album was out thé moment i needed them, with her almost narrating my own life (NFR probably was the last).

it’s a masterpiece, one that still sounds fresh after 8 years. Happy bday, UV 

[Crazy Husband Thief 3,904]

1. Brooklyn Baby
2. Black Beauty
3. Old Money
4. Florida Kilos
5. Cruel World

My top 5! The deluxe edition is her best album by far. The standard…not so much. I would have swapped out: Sad Girl, FMWUTTT, & The Other Woman and added Black Beauty, Florida Kilos & Flipside instead.

[Wait For Life 16,786]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[NikoGo 60,798]

Happy 8th birthday, Ultraviolence 

 

I have such a strong connection to this album. I remember sitting in my dorm room freshman year on West Coast’s release day and severely overplaying the song. My best friend and I literally drove all around town blasting it. 
 

Then, there was sitting at my aunt’s house by the pool when Shades of Cool came out, and it became my absolute favorite song.

 

I remember her singing title track live, so when it officially came out I already knew all the words. 
 

I had a bf I was obsessed with and I remember being at his house when Brooklyn Baby came out. I also remember sitting in my parent’s car when the snippets first leaked and being absolutely obsessed. 

 

It was such a heavy, dark record and I was absolutely obsessed. I can’t believe it’s been as long as it has, time really does have a way of flying by 

[Pico Ocean Boulevard 41,091]

Happy 8th Birthday to one of the best albums ever created 

I remember discovering Lana back in the Spring of 2015 & I was obsessed with Old Money,  Money Power Glory & Sad Girl  

From Cruel World to Flipside this album is stunning & has no skips (at least for me ) . The guitar work is stellar & the amount or career highlights she gave us. The world truly was not ready for Cruel World being the opener collapse it is, the title track,  Shades Of Cool ( especially the bridge), Brooklyn Baby & West Coast are literally the epitome of Lana & some of the best songs ever made. I could go on & on but I stop before the posts gets to long lol. Stunning,  amazing,  groundbreaking,  breathtaking , Happy Birthday Ultraviolence 

[dotwestcoast 1,274]

tho I already liked lana, ultraviolence was THE album that made me actually love her music, then black beauty just broke my heart in a good way 

[Fingertips 72,034]

Love this incredible, show-stopping album 

 

West Coast, Shades of Cool, Black Beauty, Cruel World and Flipside are my top 5, but I could switch out CW for Brooklyn Baby or Old Money on some days