Lanacritic | NOW: Ultraviolence

[PARADIXO 32,955]

So... I made this thread last year but I thought it was going to flop so I deleted it. It's easy - you just have to rate Lana's albums and make a short review if you wish.

 

Lana Del Ray: February 25 - March 6

Born to Die: March 7 - March 14

Paradise: March 15 - March 22

Ultraviolence: March 23 - March 30

 

LANA DEL RAY

January 4, 2010

5 Points Records

Indie rock / indie pop / blues rock

 

 

Positive: 12

Mixed: 2

Negative: 0

Total reviews: 14

 

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BORN TO DIE

January 27, 2012

Interscope Records

Trip hop / indie pop / sadcore

 

 

Positive: 13

Mixed: 0

Negative: 0

Total reviews: 13

 

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PARADISE

November 6, 2012

Interscope Records

Baroque pop / indie pop / sadcore

 

 

Positive: 12

Mixed: 1

Negative: 0

Total reviews: 13

 

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ULTRAVIOLENCE

June 13, 2014
Interscope Records
Dream pop / desert rock / psychedelic rock

 

 

Positive: 11

Mixed: 0

Negative: 0

Total: 11

[PARADIXO 32,955]

I start.

 

Lana Del Rey's debut album is probably the most exquisite thing she's ever done-- a great mixture of different genres combined with sweet vocals and surrealist lyrics. 88/100.

[European 289]

Her best debut album to date.

100/100.

[Limelight 4,708]

Excuse me, where's the masterpiece aka gift from the heavens aka Sirens???

 

LDRAKALG is one flawless album (most songs are awesome, the only 'disappointing' one being brite lights) and she did that all without people telling what she should write, etc. 10/10

[PARADIXO 32,955]

Excuse me, where's the masterpiece aka gift from the heavens aka Sirens???

 

I KNEW you were going to post this lmaooo

[Creyk 11,699]

So we only have to write about AKA here? You say rate Lana's albums but then the OP only talks about that one...?

[PARADIXO 32,955]

So we only have to write about AKA here? You say rate Lana's albums but then the OP only talks about that one...?

 

We're currently reviewing/rating Lana Del Ray. We'll rate Born to Die next week

 

 

Lana Del Ray: February 25 - March 6

Born to Die: March 7 - March 14

Paradise: March 15 - March 22

Ultraviolence: March 23 - March 30

[larina 682]

Exceptional work from Miss Del Rey, as expected. ★★★★☆

I'd say this was an era when Lana Del Rey was experimenting with her vocal abilities, seeking her strengths. Lana Del Ray was not as strong as Born To Die, though it's arguably stronger than Ultraviolence. However, the recording of "Yayo" was at its best on this record. It was indeed a fabulous debut. Yet there are a few qualities missing. There is a lot of controversy upon the spelling of "Ray" as Miss Del Rey's current stage name is spelt with an e. Even though that is not important, I believe the artist received a fair bit of unnecessary negative criticism, like she wasn't already receiving enough. It is a great shame that a lovely piece of work like this album was removed from sales due to lack of popularity and a new start in which Del Rey sought. But thanks to the Internet, this lovely album is still accessible to those who wish to listen to it. The most spectacular feature of this record--and also the most disappointing, regarding it being removed from stores--is that all the songs were solely written by the songstress herself! Very rarely you get this and I find it truly remarkable. This is what gives her debut a goddess-like glow, almost setting a role modelling example how other records should be. You can most definitely see Del Rey's talent, not only in her gorgeous voice, but her striking songwriting skills.

 

That sounds so fucking professional... I would give it a five buuut I want to be professional.

[Creyk 11,699]

AKA is a collection of mostly good songs, and it contains the signature Lana original: Yayo. Kill Kill and Yayo have the best production from the album, the instrumentals really compliment the atmosphere the whole album tries to create. About half of the songs are super, some songs are average (Raise me up, Jump, For K Part 2). Also can we talk about what a huge downgrade the final version is from the demo when it comes to For K Part 2? I think that Lana definitely grew a lot as an artist after recording this album, as all of her other albums are far better than this one.

[Limelight 4,708]

I KNEW you were going to post this lmaooo

And you still ignored sis Jailer   

Even if Sirens was not released it deserves to be here. It's so personal and very different from her other records. Find My Own Way (Move) slays all of BTD lyric-wise for example

 

Where are all little jailers at? Rebel!

 

*goes out with a bang*

 

 

 

No lies were told though

 

 

[PARADIXO 32,955]

AKA is a collection of mostly good songs, and it contains the signature Lana original: Yayo. Kill Kill and Yayo have the best production from the album, the instrumentals really compliment the atmosphere the whole album tries to create. About half of the songs are super, some songs are average (Raise me up, Jump, For K Part 2). Also can we talk about what a huge downgrade the final version is from the demo when it comes to For K Part 2? I think that Lana definitely grew a lot as an artist after recording this album, as all of her other albums are far better than this one.

You have to give it a number too!

 

 

And you still ignored sis Jailer   

Even if Sirens was not released it deserves to be here. It's so personal and very different from her other records. Find My Own Way (Move) slays all of BTD lyric-wise for example

 

Where are all little jailers at? Rebel!

 

*goes out with a bang*

 

 

We may rate it after UV

[Creyk 11,699]

You have to have it a number too!

 

 

 

We may rate it after UV

 

Okay, then 60/100

It's good, but all her other albums are better

And yes, that includes the legendary Sirens/From the end/Young like me (I'm with you @ )

[larina 682]

And you still ignored sis Jailer   

Even if Sirens was not released it deserves to be here. It's so personal and very different from her other records. Find My Own Way (Move) slays all of BTD lyric-wise for example

 

Where are all little jailers at? Rebel!

 

*goes out with a bang*

 

 

 

No lies were told though

 

 

truth. Sirens is bae

[PARADIXO 32,955]

3 days left guys

[GodBlessMe 2,141]

Lana Del Ray is a beautiful, dark album that takes the listener to a totally different world. Lyrically it's probably her strongest album and the production, even though it lacks refinement, is some of her most interesting. The best tracks on the album are in opinion Mermaid Motel, For K Part 2, Gramma, Kill Kill and Raise Me Up, but each track has it's strengths. 9/10

[Constantine 4,074]

Her best fucking album ever. BTD sounds like a huge snoozefest in contrast.

[Ziad 188]

I give Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant a 6.5/10. I listened to it after discovering that unreleased Lana songs were a thing and that she had this album before Born to Die. I was mostly impressed. It's quirky, which made me like most of it. I never skip Queen of the Gas Station when shuffling through my library 

[naachoboy 7,993]

4/5 

[Mind Melt 10,095]

Lana Del Ray is almost a perfect album. The production is strong and varied through every track. The lyrics are thematically a lot different than her current style, which can serve as a nice break every now and then. Overall, I'd rate it a 95/100.

 

(I tried to sound 'professional' I hope this doesn't come off as pretentious lol I tried to make it seem like I knew what I was talking about)

[ilovetati 15,299]

As a debut album, Lana Del Ray is quite an astonishing accomplishment. An artist's first album usually reflects its creator's identity crisis through a glaring inconsistency, but LDR is incredibly coherent and thought-out. Del Rey had meticulously crafted the sound and imagery of her project. The lyrics, reflecting those from later works, both embody her own personal struggles and utilize a vintage, melodramatic aesthetic to convey these emotions. The album combines a multitude of diverse genres, but rarely feels inconsistent, thanks to the artistry of Del Rey and her producer, David Kahne. The minor missteps are found in tracks that try a bit too hard to sound innovative, particularly in the partly-spoken track, Brite Lites. Fortunately, though, the blips are fleeting moments of experimentation amidst a larger experience and geniously-crafted atmosphere that gradually takes hold of its listener. Most importantly, however, is the ingenuity of this album that solidifies the originality and creativity of an artist, who is far too often misconstrued as being manufactured.

 

90/100

 

Recommended listens: Kill Kill, Yayo, Pawn Shop Blues, Oh Say Can You See