Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

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  1. lwtos
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Probably her best album yet. The most mature, artistic, and complicated Lana's music. Great lyrics, vocals and music production!
  2. fabrzio
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The lyrics are so powerful. The melody is something to remember. Del Rey knows how to keep fresh her own style and never disappoints.
  3. louxcx
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    i don't even like this album that much it's actually my least favorite from her i just hate demi
  4. brooklynbaby111
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    a masterpiece. wildflower wildfire is one of lana's best songs. incredible as always.
  5. FloMoz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Great album! There are some songs that even after all these months I still don't like and I think should have not made the final tracklist, but overall listening to this album is an amazing experience. Lana knows how to craft amazing albums
  6. georgetheod73
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her vocals eat the production on this album. Here is Lana singing about the beautiful side of life, the nostalgia etc. Definitely recommend it
  7. LDR_is_the_God
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God, lana put her entire soul in this album! This is incredible!! Text book, Blue Banisters, Interlude - The Trio, Arcadia, Black Bathing suit, Beautiful, Violets for Roses, Dealer, Thunder, Wildflower Wildfire, Nectar of the Gods, Living Legend, Cherry Blossom, Sweet Carolina are my FAVOURITE!
    Album of the century!!    … Expand
  8. Jackfrost267
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    I was listening to Demi Lovato, then seen all the tweets about how demi fans were tanking the album rating for Lana. So I actually gave this a listen and let me tell you….Lana is extremely talented and this is an amazing album. Probably the most talented musician in 20 years.
  9. joannesprayer
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album are a truly full experience. THIS is how Lana Del Rey sounds like. That glamorous melancholy that makes the world stop for a four minute song. Don't have enough words for this, but: This is art. And, Lana Del Rey is doing this better than anyone.
  10. ConnorMc
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal album, as per usual! Lana always delivers masterful pieces of work!
  11. gabirockwell
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    DEALER! THUNDER! LIVING LEGEND! BLACK BATHING SUIT! IF YOU LIE DOWN WITH ME! A ****ING MASTERPIECE
  12. thaymenes
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The Lana's most stunner and shocking album of all time. A hybrid from the ancient Lana and the new one, full of feelings and surprising high notes. The time passes by and she becomes more mature and brilliant each day. I'm proud to getting older with her.
    Blue Banisters is brilliant.
    Extraordinary.
    A masterpiece.
    It's divine.
  13. Habiibox
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year. She came back with something new but nostalgic. And maybe it’s her best album, lyrically.
  14. anacarolyn
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    blue banisters is proof the lana is one of the greatest artists of all time
  15. CesarHernandez
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blue Banisters a really masterpiece at level of NFR, i hope this could have a best grade… Expand
  16. Rogeliosol
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Definitely one of Lana del Rey's most beautiful albums. It's really magical how her voice can change. My skin totally bristle
  17. KazGrant
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Text Book reminds me Thelma & Louise riding with their Thunderbird haha
    and Wildflower Wildfire is my favorite music of all times!
    I really love how intimate it is, thanks from the bottom of my heart Lana
  18. lukm
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    is so good, i love all, my favorite is thunder, lana is literally a god!!!!
  19. Queenmotherr
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best album. Love this so so so much.
    Slay. Better than Demi Lovato's new album.
  20. Edjackson
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This is the progress of a singer who keeps growing, bringing beauty to the world, and inspire those who are lucky enough to listen. Blue Banisters has some of Lana finest lyrics, and experiments fitting perfectly to her narrative.
  21. Panchogul
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Cuando creía que NFR y COTCC nunca podrían ser superados o igualados a nivel de arte y calidad, llega Blue Banisters a demostrarme lo equivocado, en definitiva, Lana del Rey nunca decepciona y se supera a si misma con cada trabajo musical que saca al mercado.
  22. immormino
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    If u want to know Lana, You should totally listen to this album, this album represents simple, beautiful and personal.... 10/10 album.
  23. julioxcx
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores da carreira ao lado do nfr! Lana colocou um esforço incrível na composição das letras, tem uma produção incrível, e, na minha opinião, a melhor música da carreira com Living Legend. convenhamos que poucos conseguem vocalizar uma **** guitarra!!! como ela fez. arte! pura arte!
  24. graziguimas32
    Aug 20, 2022
    7
    Great Lana, you’re the best in the world, i love your music and all things
  25. GatinConPeter
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Caras que álbum, que experiência. que tudo, nossa lana del rey, vc se superou nesse, see when you are a legend
  26. xoGabexo
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    No one can do it like Lana. This album is everything you love about Lana combined. Lyrics, Melodies, Voice. Pure perfection. She is the standard for many artist in the Industrie. Lyrically a masterpiece as always. Can’t wait for the next album.
  27. matheusacds
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente lindo e pessoal. Lana entregou o que os fãs queiram, um pouco de sua essência musical de todos seus trabalhos adaptado a sua realidade pessoal atual.
  28. brettlovato12
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Great album ….. ss z zzz z z z z. S z s. S s s. S s s s shhshshsh shhshsbs h she’d.
  29. jesusdanielgr
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This work by Lana Del Rey has in fact been one of the best she has done, how she expresses herself and how she can turn sadness into happiness is incredible ... congratulations lana
  30. LuisGuz
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    I love this álbum so much, i love the sound the tracks the topic her vice is amazing, She always give US art
  31. Segundoleo26
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es una continuación perfecta,delicada, y es increíble así como lo hizo Taylor con Folklore & Evermore así mismo lo hizo Lana con Chemtrails Over The Country Club & Blue Banisters es un albúm tan completo y artistico lo amo.… Expand
  32. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The best singer/song-writer of our generation: Lana Del Rey, has done it again. An incredible record. Raw, intimate and warm.
  33. Blaiseeyy
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AOTY for sure for me it's like a combined version of all her previous albums for me the feels for each song are very different the way she carried the album from the start to finish was just perfecto… Expand
  34. adrianwoolridge
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far is one of the best albums of Lana, it is really impressive everything she did, it should be noted that it is her second album this year, which is very difficult to do, and the way in which she made and executed it is crazy, I really hope it has very good acceptance as it deserves it, I wish her good luck in the future to continue bringing us jewels like these, I love you Lana.… Expand
  35. Dgos15
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
  36. femoraaa
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    BLUE BANSTERS I think it is one of Lana's best albums, every time I listen to it it seems that I am in paradise, it is becoming one of my favorites, my top 3 I think is 1. Dealer
    2.living legend and thunder
  37. thiridd
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    love this flawless album. she just keeps making art. we as humans owe her so much.
  38. samigrant
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Perfection, her best work yet!!!! I I love you Lana❤️
  39. elijoshua
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This was a really good album. The production was insane and the singles and non singles were amazing
  40. lovemusic123
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    I seem to have appreciated raw lyrics with very soft piano sounds, I loved the deep and personal lyrics that it includes, definitely an art
  41. eadawdaddw
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Great album, she really put a lot of hard work and effort into this album and it paid off
  42. Ricko
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    If nothing else, at least this pandemic has resulted in artists putting out more albums than could normally be expected. Lana Del Rey releases her 2nd great album of the year. The last few years have seen her achieve a real consistency across her releases. She can still take the odd misstep but her last few albums have been excellent listens from start to finish. "Blue Bannisters" hasIf nothing else, at least this pandemic has resulted in artists putting out more albums than could normally be expected. Lana Del Rey releases her 2nd great album of the year. The last few years have seen her achieve a real consistency across her releases. She can still take the odd misstep but her last few albums have been excellent listens from start to finish. "Blue Bannisters" has less flourishes and production tricks than we have become accustomed to with her but the melodies are present in abundance. On "Blue Bannisters" there is a style across the songs that transports you to another time. It could arguably be trimmed by a song or two but then again such is the quality of the material that it is hard to pick out tracks that would be cut. "Thunder" is a standout track for me but overall top class.… Expand
  43. PunishingLight
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Honestly I didn’t know if I was ready for another Lana album so it took me a few weeks to turn on but wow, I was impressed again. The title track is a stand-out for me, along with Arcadia, Violets for Roses, Beautiful, Sweet Carolina, and Dealer. I’m a “newer” Lana fan as I started listening during “Ultraviolence” and I’ve been impressed how since then she’s been able to continue toHonestly I didn’t know if I was ready for another Lana album so it took me a few weeks to turn on but wow, I was impressed again. The title track is a stand-out for me, along with Arcadia, Violets for Roses, Beautiful, Sweet Carolina, and Dealer. I’m a “newer” Lana fan as I started listening during “Ultraviolence” and I’ve been impressed how since then she’s been able to continue to release music so regularly that remains intriguing and exciting to me.… Expand
  44. ZayneM
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Not her best work, but a super special one. Top tracks imo: Dealer, Sweet Carolina, Black Bathing Suit, Thunder, If you Lie Down With Me.
  45. 0987
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Chemtrails Vol. 2 but still so good. Two albums in one year is just excellent. Truly awesome album.
  46. Tyrion123
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    She has truly outdone herself and that's meritorious since she had already put an excellent album back in March. Blue Banisters is sincere, raw and ambitious.
  47. leolimantx
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Her voice always gets better! It sounds like an angel! Blue banisters is definitely one of my favorite so far.
  48. AlexSunPraiser
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A stunning record with the highlights being Dealer , Living Legend and Black Bathing Suit
  49. Mockingjaypart1
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Pure Art, this album is Lana Del Rey in all her essence, her unique style stills being amazing after 10 years, while other artist are ending their career in half time, she still making brilliant music, this is her revenge to al the ones who criticized her
  50. j_conrad_brown
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Two Lana Del Rey albums in the span of a few months. This makes for a very, very good year! Chemtrails already established itself as my album of 2021. After one day with Banisters playing it’s clearly going to give Chemtrails a run for my #1 in 2021.
  51. ignacioafz
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy weno me gustó demasiado me encanta la de Dealer y también en living legend cuando comienza a cantar como guitarra wuaaawuawuawuawuawuawuaaa una obra de arte… Expand
  52. our-honeymoon
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana serving cocept, angel vocals and great writing to us mere humans again
  53. billyray
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    mais uma obra prima extremamente autentica lindo disco!!!! amei muito...ela foi a maior de novo
  54. mtwbt
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    It is such a masterpiece
    I love how she writes about her life in a different way now. Inspiring.
  55. JorgeLRamirez
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Esto es sinceramente lo que espere escuchar por mucho tiempo de Elizabeth. La vida imitando el arte.
  56. vitornelli
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Simply one of Lana's best work. This record represents a lot. It's intense and contains such a symbolism and talks about her feelings in the most sincere and simple way. But this simple way is what makes this album so complex. And it is very complex indeed.
  57. vperezac
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    This album is a good mix of the old and new Lana Del Rey. There are many demo tracks that date back to 2014 and are brought into new life. It is not a very accessible album, many non-fans will dislike it for it's pace, but still it´s a beautiful album in terms of composition and display of emotions. Could've been a bit shorter and the interlude - while it wakes the mood and spices it up aThis album is a good mix of the old and new Lana Del Rey. There are many demo tracks that date back to 2014 and are brought into new life. It is not a very accessible album, many non-fans will dislike it for it's pace, but still it´s a beautiful album in terms of composition and display of emotions. Could've been a bit shorter and the interlude - while it wakes the mood and spices it up a bit - doesn't compliment the rest of the album.… Expand
  58. AndrezaPrado
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a Masterpiece, I just can't stop to listening to this. The songs are ethereal and beautiful. Lana is an amazing artist, she is a genius.
  59. parkdog123
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Queen Lana is back, and this album is a stunner. My favorites are dealer, wildflower wildfire, and if you lie down with me!
  60. Marcks
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum da Lana Del Rey deste Lust For Life!
    Esse álbum é simplesmente uma perfeição!
    É o álbum mais eclético vocalmente da Lana!    … Expand
  61. iambillybat
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    amazing us usual. she’s really one of the most interesting songwriters / artists of our generation.
  62. Adlei13
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This is by far Lana's best album. It's one of the first times that she tells a story through the songs and she has never been this personal about her personal life before. All songs are 10/10.
  63. AlexMcLoughlin
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece from start to finish! Bless your ears and listen to this album!
  64. jeffer21
    Oct 22, 2021
    7
    this is a good album, eclectic, melodic, with amazing beats and arrangements and catchy vocals
  65. SShake
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This is one of her Best albums of all her career. Thanks for everything my living legend Lana
  66. JulioColin
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Lana y Elizabeth lo hicieron de nuevo: lograron mantener su esencia lóbrega para transformarle en sonidos más clarificados
  67. viteksvoboda
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It’s a grower. Album that will sounds better with time. Amazing work. I do really love the honesty balanced with the ability to write pictures. She truly is a treasure.
  68. Crownelius
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Melhor trabalho de Lana nos últimos anos. Some stories aren't meant to be sold
  69. seldereyxxx
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece. Much better than her previous record. Dealer must be a hit
  70. heynestoor
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece created by one of greatest songwriter of our generation.
  71. BrooklynBaby
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Raw and experimental vocaly, lana del rey released her second best album in less then 8 months...
  72. boyparanoid
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so good and refined, Lana Del Rey just become a american god songwriter.
  73. Carlos1979
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Quite honestly this is Lana's best album to date! Her writing skills are another level her voice all the music elements blended in this album is pure awesomeness! Release a album after quit social media with 0 promotion from her or even her record label says a lot about the power of her talent.
  74. Aodak
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, minimalistic work with amazing songwriting and beautiful storytelling
  75. andrefer129
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, coeso do inicio ao fim. Lana sempre entregando um trabalho bem feito!
  76. filipibofinger
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Eu amei esse novo álbum, e como se fossem lindas poesias cantadas com belos arranjos do começo ao fim
  77. ultrajayson
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album has a lot to enjoy from the newer tracks, but my favorite tracks are the previously unreleased ones
  78. abnerbobato
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    The intimacy, the strength, the confidence in this album... it's Lana herself. A masterpiece, period.
  79. LordNaxus
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    When you don’t expect nothing at all, it can take you around 180°. Beautiful album, I’m really impressed
  80. Aldairxavier
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    **** you The Guardian
  81. AdrielAdms
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Apotheotic and Dazzling
    Lana once again delivers a sublime work that further demonstrates that she is indeed THE LARGEST of her generation!
  82. pacifyred
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maior álbum do ano, aclamação, coesão e muito talento, Lana você é a maior da indústria.… Expand
  83. Eric1996
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana is a visionary, her songs are like the classics of the time, mixing mystery and glamour, a great musician is consolidating!
  84. jairflores0
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Even though I liked her last releases, I missed the old Lana cinematic and glamour sounds and visuals.
    This album made me stop looking back and looking forward to waiting for her next work. I dare say it's the best Lana album, or at least one of her best. It's the first time she has experimented with her voice and I'm really into it. This is what I was expecting for. She has grown a lot    Even though I liked her last releases, I missed the old Lana cinematic and glamour sounds and visuals.
    This album made me stop looking back and looking forward to waiting for her next work. I dare say it's the best Lana album, or at least one of her best. It's the first time she has experimented with her voice and I'm really into it. This is what I was expecting for. She has grown a lot with these new, but at the same time classic sounds.    … Expand
  85. AlekzMadero
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Living Legend y Dealer son unas obras maestras, que en complemento con todo el álbum dan una vibra impresionante. ❤️
  86. ethanbrown98
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Yet another Amazing addition to her discography. Refreshing to hear similar but innovated sounds. Keep it up!
  87. KatD
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es bellisiimoooooo, lo adorooo. Cada canción, cada melodia es perfecta … Expand
  88. lanadelrey29200
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, lana proving once again that she is one of the best singers of this century. Have the joy of being a fan.
  89. lanaaaaa1211121
    Oct 23, 2021
    7
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  90. emanuell
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an intense album, full of feelings and with perfect lyrics, bold and strong vocals… Expand
  91. micn
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana é igual vinho, sua lírica e sua poesia se aprimoram com o passar dos tempos. Blue Banisters é a prova que o caos, a dor e o medo podem ser transformados em beleza.… Expand
  92. PEDROSILVERO6
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Lana del Rey has never sounded more ferocious than she does on BLUE BANISTERS—more alive to her own feelings, more virtuosic at shaping them into songs in the key of her own damn life. It’s her toughest, most powerful album yet."… Expand
  93. Brenxrey
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana como sempre entregou tudo com esse álbum, a melodia tá incrível, essa identidade dela está perfeita e eu estou ansioso para cada vez mais, é muito artista meu Deus!
  94. rhettparker
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Ambitious, raw, and rare. Some of Lana’s best work to date. Listen to this one with an open mind and you’re sure to feel it transcend through time. A true classic record. Standout tracks are Black Bathing Suit, If You Lie Down With Me, Dealer, Beautiful, Living Legend, Sweet Carolina.
  95. jcesarjaimes
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Beauty of simplicity. Best lyricist of our generation. Lana did it again, twice in a year.
  96. Chyna
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    What a gorgeous album. Lana Del Rey definitely can't make a bad one, she's so unique in her songwriting. Everything about this album is gorgeous !
  97. andref_almeida
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima como sempre, uma artista completa que sabe compor, produzir e perfomar divinamente
  98. backtosels
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This might be Lana's greatest work of art in over 10 years of her career. Every song is good, every song is different, it has different vibes, diferent moods, every song is good like there's no skips because every track is really good. Also Thunder, that's it. AOTY
  99. blxukid
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Simplemente hermoso, es un álbum perfecto y estoy orgulloso de ver a mi chiquita crecer.
  100. santiromr
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Lana’s last album is such a masterpiece. The production, the lyrics, the aesthetic is just a blessing to the ears.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Nov 16, 2021
    80
    A lyrically strong album. [Jan 2022, p.82]
  2. Uncut
    Nov 16, 2021
    80
    A set of drifting piano ballads that allow her rich and profane lyrics to hit home. [Jan 2022, p.22]
  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 4, 2021
    75
    While the days of Born to Die have long since passed, Lana Del Rey is still seeking paradise, closer now than ever as she turns her search inward, seemingly recognizing that paradise is ultimately found within the best of oneself. Still, if there is indeed a physical Arcadia to be revealed, it has not emerged in its entirety on Blue Banisters. That said, its intoxicating hints are enough to keep seekers thirsty.
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