Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

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  1. Yubnoob
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is one of her best albums ever, completely recommendable!!!! yassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  2. Lucasalmeida212
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Singularidade única. Dificilmente um artista se entrega tanto aos seu sentimentos como ela fez sem se importar com a critica.… Expand
  3. Xonejose
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Padre santo, Lana nos da este álbum lleno de energía y melancolía, sin duda uno de sus mejores trabajos.
  4. johangeist
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana's new album captures the ddecadence of america, bring us the nihilist and "thanatos" feels, masterpiece for sure, only a poet like her can do it! She is the only serious american singer on the trend's. The lyrics express the immanence of her spirit, a musical spirit. The album is one music take divided in several nuances that captures the 'geist' of this century ─ zeitgeist.
  5. inkypinky
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Very raw and vulnerable. Her vocals are the highlight of this album. Dealer and Thunder being the best tracks features her vocal prowess. Her ongwriting is straight up poetry. This is the best album of 2021! She just earned her second Album of the Year after Chemtrails. No one's doing it like Lana!
  6. Jess21
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana entrega poesia, ela parece melancólica e doce, magoada pela forma que é vista por parte da crítica e até dos fãs. Ela cresceu.… Expand
  7. Btvlchs
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so amazing. We’ll produced and different from what Lana did on Chemtrails
  8. reyzapien
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    her best since norman **** rockwell and her second best album overall, tracks are amazing
  9. Frxnff
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Este album es arte. Juega con el pasado y el presente, retomando nada más y nada menos que una Lizzy Grant que entona melodías hacia hoy, con una Lana Del Rey más madura.
  10. missborntolose
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her best releases ever. You can tell that she put a lot of thought into the making, she also included a lot of people in the production… Expand
  11. Wildfire_
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Excelente voz, excelentes ritmos, este álbum es el mejor del 2021 sin duda, esperemos que los premios Grammy el siguiente año no cometan el mismo error que los del año pasado
  12. igorthug
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Queen of Alt. Album is perfect! Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey
  13. spicyvic
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Wow, I am at a loss for words. I love every single song on the album. Lana’s voice is stunning.
  14. madalyn
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's the best albums ever released. it's so personal and it's just amazing. it deserves this rating!… Expand
  15. Yassslaygawd
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The production on this album is one of the best lana has had, she slayed mawma yes gawd the house down boots okurrr
  16. jhonds
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Incrível, inteligente, grandioso, solido e pessoal, tudo isso descreve bem blue banisters!
  17. callmegardenias
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    There're some strange Lana's tune of voice but it's so great. Her 9th album is great
  18. Jasperhrra
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    el mejor album de lana, me encanta thunder
  19. shayaannasir
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is nothing short of an absolute masterpiece, the striking vocals and her iconic captivating persona create a truly encapsulating experience when listening, further progressing in lana’s story in a way so unique yet so clear. she matured so much and i love this style of writing, producing, and songwriting so much. keep it up lana!!… Expand
  20. kiectrl
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    amazing album! def not her best album (nfr is so wow) but it is really special
  21. LamNguyen2709
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is very good. Lyrics, instrumental...everything is perfect. Love this album
  22. Vankhai
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its just so deep and beautiful! Lana is the geat song writer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  23. WhiteBlindness
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Just a beautiful album by the best vocalist ever. Insightful, meaningfull and, most of all, beautiful melodies that make the voice of Line shine
  24. mihhtuan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    one of the best album she's ever created, everything about this is so beautiful
  25. Thien97
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Album of the year. What a wonderful journey. Her second best album to date. I love If you lie down with me the most. Queen mother
  26. Davereve
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Es un hermoso álbum, Lana cada vez nos sorprende más haciendo arte. Esta vez nos dio un álbum en el que muestra su parte más íntima como persona, contándonos su vida de una forma completamente sincera.
  27. Aljon18
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I just love the entire album. The cohesiveness was just like out of this world. Lana's voice is indeed, reminiscing.
  28. Ajajej
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    WOWWWWWWWW INCREDIBLE BREATH TAKINGGGGGGGGGGG AOTY SHE REALLY DID THAT IM SHOOOKED STREAM BLUE BANISTERS AND NOT THE ALBUM FROM THAT OLD ****
  29. Bjork323
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “All roads that lead to you as integral to me as arteries, that pump the blood that flows straight to the heart of me America.” Lana sings in the third song, “Arcadia,” off of possibly her most important album, “Blue Banisters.” This track highlights one of two key themes from this album. She has always wrote about America, and it’s importance to her. While this track highlights this overarching theme, it also criticizes it, because like the blood in our arteries, we are completely reliant on it. Many people woud like to get rid of their blood. So who’s to say that Lana wouldn’t want to do the same with america? So why does this make it such a great album? Well I think this album does two things, I think this album makes a reflexive criticism of herself, and secondly I think this album points out why some critics and criticisms are unfair. We already explored her reflexivity criticism in, “Arcadia.” However it came from her, and I think the most important criticism comes from within, sure, you can get the spark to change from others, but really changing oneself on the inside is always a personal choice. Which I think brings me to my next point. Validity of criticism comes from within. You decide whether the criticism is valid to you, individuals decide if the criticism garnered at them is valid. Whether this is expressed in the same manner differs, some may get defensive, or project. But this all highlights a telling aspect, that on the inside, most of the time, we know if what we’re doing is harmful. I believe Lana highlights this belief best in her seventh song off Blue Banisters, “Beautiful.” One of the largest of many criticisms coming from news articles expressing disingenuous takes and hot topics criticizes Lana for being too sad. Over the years she has been given the criticism of following the “Sad Girl,” trope, she even sings about this in the song titled the same off of her third studio album, “Ultraviolence.” She counters this argument when she sings, “What if someone had asked Picasso not to be sad? Never known who he was or the man he’d become. There would be no blue period.” Before I continue, I think her example may also highlight misogyny in media and in her criticisms, because even though Picasso paints sad, somber paintings, he has never been criticized for being too sad. She sings that she cannot tell her story without being sad, to tell her story without being sad would be to not tell her story at all. Lana paints out an ever-extending landscape of pro/anti- Americana in her eighth studio album, “Blue Banisters.” The lyrics in the 15 songs tell a story and answer questions we’ve all yearned to ask of her and of society. So what should this album do for us, how does the message of this album convince us to do something? This album tells us to be weary of criticism from parties suspect of leveling criticism for motives beyond criticism, it also tells us to criticize are selves, and at the same time, be comfortable in our current existence, even if it isn’t our end goal. You don’t have to hate yourself to change.… Expand
  30. robertaachiaua
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    i’m not going to lie, i was a bit concerned about this album before hearing it. the singles were good, but none of them had THAT spark that is so classically lana. however the album as a whole did not let me down. it is the first work of lana’s that i loved upon first listen. it made me bawl my eyes out, it made me laugh, it gave me chills and most importantly made me feel like i’mi’m not going to lie, i was a bit concerned about this album before hearing it. the singles were good, but none of them had THAT spark that is so classically lana. however the album as a whole did not let me down. it is the first work of lana’s that i loved upon first listen. it made me bawl my eyes out, it made me laugh, it gave me chills and most importantly made me feel like i’m ascending. the production has the simplistic piano lana has been going for lately however it had something more on almost every song so it was enjoyable. the lyrics are amazing but what’s new? overall this album is one of lana’s best work and definitely up there in my favorites. she did great!… Expand
  31. aiden1234
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album! Fantastic lyrics, beautiful vocals and innovative instrumentation. Lana Del Rey is the artist of this generation!
  32. nekotovv
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    i really love it, i’m true lana fan, and that’s one of my favorite her work
  33. WaniasDiaz
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    On Blue Banisters, Lana Del Rey’s second record this year, she gets more personal than ever before. The record tells her story, overcoming heartbreak and healing through sisterhood.
  34. larissathaiza
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana perfeita, esse álbum tá maravilhoso!! Mamãe macetou demais, sem palavras apenas agradecimentos por viver na mesma época que Lana Del Rey
  35. luthersveggies
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is astonishing and also competing for her best album with NFR…from the strong tone in her voice while it’s usually gentle to the impressive vocals throughout the album, for example where her voice imitates the sax on living legend and her belting on the unforgettable track dealer - this truly is some of her finest work and for me it has became my favourite lana album. I like the contrast between the different types of songs; the interlude which is trap-pop beats, songs like beautiful- a gorgeous piano song (nothing like the boring ones jack antonoff produces), and rock influenced songs like thunder. However it’s done in such a way that you don’t feel overwhelmed. If i were to give this album anything below 10 it would feel like a robbery. Del Rey’s finest album in my eyes. Favourite songs: Dealer, Black Bathing Suit, Violets for Roses, Beautiful, Thunder, Sweet Carolina… Expand
  36. Demir666
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    10/10 album no skips my puzzy is still vibrating stunning amazing perfect **** on it throw it in a blender Grammy deserving
  37. Stavrosioann
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana really gave us something different this time. I think she put songs that she likes and songs that the fans like, so we are all happy
  38. bestcritic69
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    yasss queen lana slaaaaaay eventhough this isn't my fav lana album but she is amazing and deserves everything x
  39. sophpvlk
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    one of the most beautiful albums i’ve ever heard. every song touches my soul.
  40. lunaeshere
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Outstanding album, with gorgeous lyrics beautifully conposed, mesmerizing melodies and tracks that represents amazingly every and each lana's past albums. This is a complex composition that unravels something more at every listen, already a classic.
  41. tristanbawi1com
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I have been growing up with Lana music since I was 11 years old but I never get the feeling that Blue Banisters. I don’t even know how I feel when I listen to it. I be laughing, crying and dancing with every songs from this album. I can cry and move my a&& at the same time.
  42. lustforlfe
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Ok so, I'm incredibly in love with this work of Lana. 10/10, loving it so far.
  43. guillers06
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Este disco es una pasada, vuelve una classic lana de una forma muy íntima y con unas letras espectaculares
    Top 3: Living legend, beatiful, thunder
  44. saadalazmi
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
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  45. Samuel0
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is truly a masterpiece and the album of the decade. I really can’t describe how much I love this album. It has no flaws… Expand
  46. qouqeu
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ну это лучший альбом в моей жизни, после ультры конечно. Дилер это что-то, а чери блоссом это маленькая колыбельная, под которую хочется заснуть (в хорошем смысле). Этот альбом что-то личное и родное, особенно чувствуется в песне свит Каролина. Ну альбом шедеврален!… Expand
  47. Biki
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece with 0 skips.
    The story telling through the lyrics and the symbolism is just mind blowing. The production, which many people have complained about after her last 2 albums, is so much better, though we still got piano ballads, it was a more mature clean production, very well structured.
    Perfection!
  48. MDMAMSMSMS
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    It truly is her magnum opus, so obsessed with the poetic lyrics and melodies.
  49. Tomiwa01
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Feels a lot like Ultraviolence. Love love love my favourite track has to be thunder
  50. Ambrr
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    What an excellent album as always! Such a good work in it lyrically and musically!
  51. mlehau
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    show amazing, i love her show much, her music saves my life, huhuhu tuyet voi form vietnam
  52. summerphae
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana’s music has always been so powerful, emotional and captivating, but this takes it to an entirely different level. She’s so bare when it comes to her audience… and that’s what people love about her; she presents the subjects of her songs in such a beautiful romanticized way. My favourites have to be Nectar of the Gods, Lie Down Next to me, Dealer, Thunder, basically the whole albumLana’s music has always been so powerful, emotional and captivating, but this takes it to an entirely different level. She’s so bare when it comes to her audience… and that’s what people love about her; she presents the subjects of her songs in such a beautiful romanticized way. My favourites have to be Nectar of the Gods, Lie Down Next to me, Dealer, Thunder, basically the whole album entirely. This newest album Lana has but out is entirely different from COTCC and ones before it.… Expand
  53. MinhthuAn
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I love it so much, such a nice album, it’s really made me a good mood. Lana have never disappointing us.
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  54. Disanto
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of 2021. She has outdone herself, again…
    She feels more down to hearth and more personal than ever before, loving this new Lana.
  55. ellajackson
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best **** album there is, literally you will start crying and dancing. it’s beautiful… Expand
  56. katrinaskata
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    her best album. emotional, sensual, beautiful. she has really outdone herself.
  57. chhana
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    masterpiecejdjjsjsjjsjsjsjjsjssjjjsjsjfohsoyosgoshoshogdogdigdogdogosgisgigsigskvdkhoh
  58. Samirah210
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dealer has a very nostalgic peace to it love her new producer the album sounds so beautiful and is exiting proud of her can’t wait for the next … Expand
  59. Tedemions
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I want to say that it is the best album I have ever heard. It’s so amazing and wonderful. I can’t describe I love “Blue banisters”
  60. Kokikoko
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I loved this new release, Lana gave us a new side of her with this album.
    The production is so beautiful and rare.
    Lana's lyrics are always on point.
    And about vocals, we all know that Lana loves to surprise us with new sounds and vocals, and she did that with this new release. I'm glad that I listened to this, it made this Autumn/winter period so much better for me
  61. hachi_1902
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    i was so sad for the last three days in a row and Lana released this masterpiece omg, i feel a lot better now.
  62. tank_upper
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    He won't pick up his phone
    Please don't try my father either He ain't been home for years I know I'm no spirit seeker I can't sleep through the tears I get lost in the ether I check it, I wreck it, I turn it around I gave you all my money, gave you all my money Gave you all my money, gave you all my money I don't wanna live I don't wanna give    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    He won't pick up his phone
    Please don't try my father either
    He ain't been home for years
    I know I'm no spirit seeker
    I can't sleep through the tears
    I get lost in the ether
    I check it, I wreck it, I turn it around
    I gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    Gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    I don't wanna live
    I don't wanna give you nothing
    'Cause you never give me nothing back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    He won't pick up his phone
    Please don't try my doctor either
    He won't take any calls
    He's no **** spirit healer
    He just can't stop to talk
    But he's gone now for the weekend
    I check it, I wreck it, and I'll explain
    I gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    Gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    I don't wanna live
    I don't wanna give you nothing
    'Cause you never give me nothing back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    555
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    9275, 555
    Now you've got a busy tone
    He won't pick up his phone
    All circuits are busy, goodbye
    All circuits are busy, you're high
    Please don't try my father either
    All circuits are busy, goodbye
    All circuits are busy, you're high
    He ain't been home for years    … Expand
  63. Waliandmusic
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Each and every song here is pure magic and connected through strings. Lana has put herself into a level where she doesn't care about anyone but pure art. Her level of artistry have reached a level dare I say legendary level. She is a living legend. One of her most defining albums. Absolutely love it.
  64. naouman
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    a chilling insight into the worlds seemingly most complicated artist, when in reality, she has been the simplest, and we ignorant.
  65. cowboylikeme23
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING! Her most experimental album to date, Blue Banisters is definitely Album of the Year. No skips, every song is absolutely heartbreaking and perfectly sums up the last two years of her life. A perfect follow up to her other amazing album she released only 7 months ago, Chemtrails Over The Country Club.
  66. SW09
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album, she’s grown so much as an artist and as a person. The album has been in repeat since it came out!
  67. lanadelreyfanza
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    besr album of 2021 its reLly good i love it amazing lana put her whole pepsicolaussy into thisss
  68. martinncastillo
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de he escuchando durante los últimos años, está claro que lana del rey solo hace arte, su ultimo álbum chemtrails over the country club fue una maravilla, pero este sobrepasa todo. 10/10
  69. Joseyrackley
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    One of Lana’s best records if not her best. Such an outstanding record :,)
  70. lanadellover
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her top 3 albums by far. If you don't at least like half of it then this album isn't made for you. Only long time fans can enjoy it in its entirety. It consists of, at first glance just 4 unreleased fan favorites, but through first listen you catch onto melodies that make it apparent she changed names of songs to surprise us. This album has its flaws, but its still full of a purpose that Lana has found during the pandemic. Look back I don't think I really enjoyed the one before it. StChemtrailsChemtwasChemtraildswas her worst… Expand
  71. Nekemena
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Dealer pasó a una de las mejores canciones de la historia musical de Lana. Sin contar la hermosa experiencia de este álbum, es simplemente impecable.
  72. AkARockwell
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect, If you down lie with me, is the most beautiful song on this album, 10/10… Expand
  73. Talalaskari
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow good album blue banister is taking my soul away ms lana del rey did that love ittttttttt… Expand
  74. sa3edddd
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album is so good , it’s just a vibe , the piano ballads, the production , her beautiful vocal , actually this is my favorite album of all time
  75. lanadelreylfl
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally amazing, it was such a good album and every song was phenomenal. honestly it is probably one of her best albums imo go stream… Expand
  76. mtlopees
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    É realmente um ótimo álbum. Gosto de falar que ele é simples visualmente mas que possui uma sonoridade incrível e um aprofundamento dos vocais. Gostei demais.
  77. Liebesspiel
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes, haciendo ver la madurez músical con la que ya se viene viendo desde NFR! siendo una joya en su trayectoria.
  78. sienno
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    beautiful unique individual songs and spectacular and courageous vocals. lana really made this album enjoyable from start to finish.
  79. ari5
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    She can do no wrong. I love how her newer albums all seem to be more personal than the previous ones. It's like she finally found herself and that reflects into her work as well.
  80. esha16
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING AS ALWAYS HONESTLY BEAUTIFUL AND STUNNING LYRICALLY AND SONICALLY My favs: text book, Arcadia, black bathing suit, if you lie down with me, beautiful, dealer, violets for roses, thunder, cherry blossom and Living Legend
  81. juanchenao29
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    The mix between stripped back and more produces songs make this one of her best albums. Off courses ranking her discography is nearly impossible but this one is top tier level. Songs like text book thunder and black bathing suit, makes us realize our Queen can put out two albums in a year and still make them both 0 skips
  82. jnksap
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    such a gorgeous album and would definitely recommend this to everyone. lana del rey proved her songwriting amd vocal prowess in this record.
  83. Pablodelrey
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Te amo Diosna, a llorar hasta quedarse dormida como dice tu comadre Aimediosap3
  84. Ivan_pme
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Es una obra maestra. Los vocales de Lana en todas las canciones te transportan a otro lugar. Los instrumentos y el clímax de cada canción en el punto justo. Simplemente es excelencia.
  85. Javii97
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Since I had the pleasure to listen to her music I always believed that she's going to be the next best American songwriter of all times, this album creates new feelings on me and I appreciate that because on this industry with less knowledge about how to create songs that touch your heart as the way she does, she is the only one
  86. FloridaKilos_
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Such a great album! Tracks like Dealer, Living Legend, and Arcadia show just how great she continues to be as an artist.
  87. tete4__
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Achei um álbum extremamente lindo, delicado e com pequenos detalhes que fazem a diferença. Extremamente melodramático com toques sutis de extravagância.
  88. JoabMarin
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Este álbum simplemente es hermoso, es tan profundo y nos muestra a una Lana tan segura, nueva de sí misma pero con esa nostalgia glamurosa que la caracteriza. Arte.
  89. oscarock
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    this is genuinely one of the best albums i’ve heard. it’s a masterpiece and definitely one of lana’s best work
  90. ladygagascheek
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    It's honestly the best album ever made I always have an 0#g4$m when I listen to it
  91. brenodelrey
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    álbum incrível, letras impecáveis e melodias únicas, o álbum me deixou em êxtase um dos melhores álbuns de todos os tempos
  92. wigegeyejbeoes
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lanas best album to date! Blue banisters is becoming closer to my favorite album of all time the more i listen. If you lie down with me and sweet carolina are super addicting.
  93. Annaka666
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is 2021, and Lana Del Rey continues to impress us since 2012 with new, original music! She is definitely the most underrated artist of her time, and does not get the credit she deserves! This album has everything! Lana poured her heart and soul into each song with emotion and rage! There was little to no promotion with this album, and yet she is able to mesmerize us all with her music and lyrics, and basically everyone. This is Lana’s most personal album as she shares her life experiences, and what she has been through the last couple of years. Lana is that one special artist where as you listen to her songs, you are carried away. This artist has evolved so much over the years, and will continue to do so. Lana loves her music, and strays away from mainstream, she is special.… Expand
  94. Wesleyn
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    uma mulher que escreve como lana del rey merece todo reconhecimento do mundo ❤️
  95. PlumpRook
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Emotional and unique. In songs such as “Dealer”, you may be shocked by how much you are into it.
  96. witchyyyyy
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    brilliant, stunning. songwriting and production beautiful as always! best songs are violets for roses, text book, if you lie down with me, thunder and dealer, the vocals!!! the production makes me feel like im levitating in the sky on a jazzy dreamy night. absoluetly stunning, she outdid herself with this album.
  97. Jerryv3ga
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana really outdid herself, not surprising! Probably her best album, and definitely the best album this year!
  98. kerrimac
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful! Another complete masterpiece, have been listening on repeat since its release!
  99. nicolausdemello
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To me it's one of the best albums she has ever made, so personal. It literally feels like a musical autobiography and just as she said, no one gets to speak about her except her own self, and she did. This album is pretty much the most creative and sonically experimental, and it worked. Truly amazing piece of work and blessed this year with Blue Banisters. I see no bad songs/skips on this album and all of them are my favourite songs. The way this album just touches my heart and soul and forces me to be more authentic and accepting and let myself feel everything this album has to offer, is pretty much what she is tryna say. The sound of this album is very stripped down letting her vocals and songwriting shine best than ever before, but the instrumentalism doesn't stay back being bland. It's very creatively produced and interestingly composed which keeps the listener hooked and ask for more. We can see her being true to herself and the audience, being the most authentic she has ever been as a artist, disclosing pieces of her personal life and shutting down the negative critics or hate she often used to get but she never really answered back to them, and now she did with confidence, grace, and truthfulness while holding on to her creative genius and standing up for herself. Go stream it!… Expand
  100. Samthrani
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    A great album, one of her best great production and lyricism and excellent vicals.
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80

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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