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  1. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of Lana lyrically. What I loved about her previous album, “Chemtrails Over The Country Club” is that it was very intimate and honest: no loud production, great lyrics and vocal performance. And she didn’t change the course on this album either. Still very honest lyrics, that really explain many things from her past, she talks more about her family and friends. And it is kind of a backbone of the album lyrically. F. e. in “Wildflower Wildfire” she sings about her childhood/youth and how it affected her personality, “Sweet Carolina” is about her sister Chuck, who just gave birth recently, “Blue Banisters”, the title track is about her boyfriend, who left her, although he promised her tons of things, and now she’s with her girlfriends, and although they know they can’t give her what a man can, they still comfort her, and she loves those little things: “Tex and Mex” (dogs) “are in the bay, Chuckie’a making birthday cake, Jake is running bare feet, there’s a baby on the way”. But the album is not only about family. One of the singles, “Arcadia” and the other song “Black Bathing Suit” ate about the hate, that she faced, the articles in magazines, the fat-phobia and the way that she was constantly mocked by the media and people in the internet, and now she’s just looking for a better world, a world of her own, where she can find peace. The vocal performance is also magnificent, from very gentle and fragile in “Sweet Carolina”, and “Beautiful” to raging and screaming in “Dealer” and “Black Bathing Suit”. And very interesting and pretty experimental ones, f. e. in “Living Legend” in bridge she made her voice sound like a sax or an electric guitar. On a side of production we also have great outros (“If You Lie Down With Me”), great synths on “Wildflower Wildfire”, a great “Interlude — The Trio”, and like in her previous works, f. e. “Lust For Life”, there are very nice sound effects that give you understanding of the vibe of the song, so you’re really involved in the song, f. e. crows in the beginning of “Black Bathing Suit” or strings part in “Thunder” which really set the mood of the song. Although the record is very cohesive is really doesn’t sound that long, nor it doesn’t sound boring, many songs are definitely growers, and are not so catchy on the first listen, but after u listen it 5 times and more, you get into them and really feel the story. Overall, a masterpiece. I would recommend it to listen to everyone just because of the lyrics, their complexity and beauty. Expand
  2. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Un trabajo excelente, donde demuestra una vez mas su versatilidad. La producción, las letras, la voz, todo es muy armonioso, un album concreto a la altura de su mejor album NFR. Un album excelente.
  3. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Beautiful songs and lyrics. I really enjoy listeting this album. Lana did an amazing job. Thanks Lana !
  4. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The instruments are wonderful. I've never heard such a versatile piano. Sometimes it sounds like a creepy doll theme… Sometimes it sounds powerful and 2 seconds later it’s fragile again…
    Lana's voice is so diverse.
    She sings, speaks and screams. Blue Banisters is a masterpiece.
  5. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a masterpiece. My best Lana's album after BTD, NFR and Honeymoon. I really love it Expand
  6. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana del Rey nos vuelve a entregar una masterpiece, su historia, contada desde diferentes aspectos de la vida y cómo a lo largo de su carrera se ha mantenido fiel a sí misma.
  7. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Its amazing, Her album its so important for me she teach me love myself

    The lyrics are incredible and de music is so perfect for every song I love Her so much
  8. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such as beautiful álbum, Lana del Rey is magic. I really feel this album she deserves the best and she makes art ❤ Expand
  9. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Las baladas de piano jamás habían sonado de una manera tan especial como en Blue Banisters.
    Del Rey continúa en su trayecto de evolución artística y personal, y hace su segunda parada en lo que va del año. Blue Banisters está al nivel de sus mejores trabajos, y, si me lo preguntan, es hasta ahora su mejor trabajo.
  10. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey nunca deja de sorprender, cada canción es única, no puedo parar de escuchar el álbum cada vez me enamoro más, sin duda Lana del Rey lazo el álbum del año es realmente perfecto.
  11. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Este disco es tan hermoso, diría que es igual de bueno que NFR!, especialmente por Dealer, una canción que sin duda alguna puedo considerar como una de sus mejores obras.
  12. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Is a wonderful masterpiece, with beautiful lyrics. Beautiful voices, sounds and instrumental !
    I love her voice and everything
  13. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so good! The songwriting as always is excellent, and the songs sound so mature and elegant. She met all expectations for this record!
  14. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a Lana entregou tudo na faixa dealer, a voz dela está perfeita, e o ritmo da música então... Expand
  15. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    OMG, this album is the pinnacle of perfection! truly a sung poetry. The compositions are so sweet, the soft instruments, combined with the angelic voice of Del Rey, giving rise to the Blue Banisters.
  16. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    At a loss of words..crying shaking throwing up sweating wheezing seizing hyperventilating convulsing as I listen..
  17. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Such a perfect album, one of my favorites of her. The lyrics are just beautiful.
  18. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    i would like to say that im not surprised because all of her albums are always this good (or better), however, i am surprised, she keeps topping all of her albums.
  19. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is álbum is magic, beautiful and special. I’m in love and can say that is my favorite
  20. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    the best and different lana’s album
    arcadia, black bathing suit, beautiful, violets for roses, dealer, thunder, cherry blossom, sweet carolina
  21. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de sus mejores álbumes, las letras son perfectas, la producción tiene muchos detalles instrumentales hermosos. If you lie down with me una de sus mejores canciones. Expand
  22. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It's a Lana del Rey album, deserves more than 10 and 10 Grammys. My favorite song so far is Beautiful!
  23. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    One of best Lana's albums. Lana returned to her classic sound, while the lyrics and sound remained the same as in Norman... If You Lie Down With Me, Violets for Roses, Wildflower Wildfire, Black Bathing Suit and Thunder are the most amaizing songs.
  24. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so good and refined, Lana Del Rey just become a american god songwriter.
  25. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    An absolutely beautiful and masterful record. Every song on here is different and fantastic
  26. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    She put her entire lanussy into the album 10/10 would recommend ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  27. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, i’ve got so many emotions, all the songs str unique, interesting, story telling, literally one of the best records this year.
  28. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Love the lyrics and the ghostly atmosphere of Black Bathing Suit. Definitely one of the best songs alongside Wildflower wildfire and Blue Banisters.
  29. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The album itself is an amazing piece, every single track has its own story. Has older songs and newer songs put in together which all together makes the perfect album it deserves all the love and attention
  30. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Eu amei esse novo álbum, e como se fossem lindas poesias cantadas com belos arranjos do começo ao fim
  31. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    best album in the world period lana goddess she created the whole world
  32. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Blue banisters is so awesome and magical album in 2021. Beautiful Lana Del Rey voice and American poetry.
  33. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very, very soft instrumental. Amazing Lana, amazing album. Love you this record! xx Expand
  34. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible music, which gives me so much emotions. There are a lot of unrealised songs, which I wish to hear on this album. Expand
  35. Oct 23, 2021
    7
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  36. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    it's a very great album, one of the best I've listened this year. Lana it's my favorite singer and this album just gave me sensations that I've never felt before. I love dealer and black bathing suit. The interlude it's AMAZING there's a sexy beat that I just can't describe. I LOVED
  37. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    creaming in my pants so much all day creami living legend wow dealer wow i wow beautiful
  38. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album by lana del rey, i love this so **** much!!! her is the best. Expand
  39. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Álbum perfeito a Lana sempre entregando uma boa canetada nas suas músicas.
  40. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana del Rey managed to do what no other artist who released albums in the same year could: surpass herself. 'Chemtrails Over The Country Club' is an excellent album, yet 'Blue Banisters' manages to represent a part of your life and still sound totally current and authentic. The pandemic did very well for Lana, she managed to evolve, make excellent albums and fit her evolution into them.Lana del Rey managed to do what no other artist who released albums in the same year could: surpass herself. 'Chemtrails Over The Country Club' is an excellent album, yet 'Blue Banisters' manages to represent a part of your life and still sound totally current and authentic. The pandemic did very well for Lana, she managed to evolve, make excellent albums and fit her evolution into them. The positives would be the versatility of 'Interlude: The Trio', the vocals of 'Arcadia' and the lyrics of 'Living Legend'. Expand
  41. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It is such a good album that I would dare to say that together with Ultraviolence and NFR they make up the Holy Trinity.
  42. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is her second best album it feels so experimental and row LIKE YESSSS WE WON
  43. Oct 23, 2021
    8
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  44. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    this album is a **** masterpiece! ! ! ! ! ! !
    chemtrails was terrible but blue banisters came thru
  45. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana como sempre sendo atemporal, nunca decepciona. Ultraviolence 2.0 dms!!
  46. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lana del rey, came to show that you know how to make good quality music. all tracks are spectacular. Expand
  47. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Definitely her most revealing and emotional work up to date. Love it!
  48. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Beautifully done, a very important body of work due the time and situation it is released, Lana sings out her emotions like never before
  49. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    amazing us usual. she’s really one of the most interesting songwriters / artists of our generation.
  50. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Dreamy, elusive, wilfully vibrant and refreshing, yet undoubtedly coherent, Blue Banisters tells a divine story of self-realisation in its many shapes and forms. Looking through the nostalgic lens without any grappling sense of regret is something that is being heavily touch upon- this album is all about vulnerability in a way that doesn’t feel forced and without any judgement towardsDreamy, elusive, wilfully vibrant and refreshing, yet undoubtedly coherent, Blue Banisters tells a divine story of self-realisation in its many shapes and forms. Looking through the nostalgic lens without any grappling sense of regret is something that is being heavily touch upon- this album is all about vulnerability in a way that doesn’t feel forced and without any judgement towards oneself. It definitely owns up to the part of being a Lana Del Rey record, yet I dare say it’s easy to call it her best with the gloomy production and the drastically improved vocal delivery. It stunts sonically and it stunts lyrically, I have yet to see a better record coming from Miss Grant. Expand
  51. 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. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is amazing. The melodies are beautiful and the lyrics are deeper and more personal than ever. My favourite tracks are Beautiful, Living Legend and If You Lie Down with Me but I love all of the other songs as well.
  53. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Expand
  54. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    She said she went wild and f***ing crazy and I felt that. This is seriously her best and potentially most vulnerable album. It has range and cohesion, a variety of vocal styles, and beautiful production.
  55. Oct 23, 2021
    9
    perfect album, definitely a 9.5, I would even say a 9.7 bc this album is THE album
  56. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, minimalistic work with amazing songwriting and beautiful storytelling
  57. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album has something for everyone! Beautiful in every corner of the Blue Bannisters world.
  58. Oct 23, 2021
    5
    Not a bad album but I feel like I have already heard 80% of the songs already on her previous albums.
  59. 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.
  60. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Text Book 7/10
    Blue Banisters 8/10 Arcadia 10/10 Interlude - The Trio 6/10
    Black Bathing suit 9/10
    If you lie down with me 10/10 beautiful 9/10 violets for roses 8/10 dealer 10/10 thunder 10/10 Wildflower wildfire 9/10 nectar of the gods 8/10 living legend 10/10 cherry blossom 10/10 sweet carolina 8/10
  61. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another classic! Start to finish a flawless album. Her vocals never sounded better. Expand
  62. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Este album es el mejor,la letra y todo es maravillosamente hermoso,lana sin duda es la mejor ❤️
  63. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Legit created an account just so I could give this piece of work a 10!! Love it.
  64. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    So visceral, human and impactful that without a doubt it is already recorded as one of the masterpieces of his career. It's amazing that everything Lana puts out her voice turns to gold!
  65. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I loveee it. Old Lana vibes, beautiful vocals and charming lyrics. My favorites are Wildflower Wildfire, Dealer & BBS
  66. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece from start to finish! Bless your ears and listen to this album!
  67. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana, mais uma vez neste ano, entregou um álbum cheio de poesias e sentimentos. Eu simplesmente amo ela de todo o meu coração ❤
  68. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Everything's perfect on this album and people should stop being so rough to Lana, because this album deserves a score of 100
  69. Oct 23, 2021
    0
    The most boring album ever. Every song sound the same and monotonous, probably recycle from her previous album.Imagine wasting time or money at this mess . Not worth listen to it.
  70. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A stunning record with the highlights being Dealer , Living Legend and Black Bathing Suit
  71. 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
  72. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    She has really outdone herself, this new sound with old songs made a perfect album, congrats to you Lana. Although I don’t think she’ll ever outdo herself with NFR!, this album is definitely a top three lana album.
  73. Oct 23, 2021
    5
    Just giving me the full Ldr experience and I'm here for it. Also she stepped out of her comfort zone vocally and it paid off
  74. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Un álbum sublime, lleno de hermosas melodías Con una voz de ángel entonándolas, simplemente el álbum del año!
  75. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    After Norman F***ing Rockwell and Chemtrails Over the Country Club, this is a completely different album which take time to love it if you are an old lana fan Highlights : Arcadia, Beautiful, If You Lie Down With Me, Dealer, Thunder, Wildflower Wildfire
  76. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Best album of all time
    Best album of all time
    Best album of all time
    Best album of all time

    no cap
    Arcadia 10/10
  77. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Honestly, is the best album of the decade. Lana is our living legend. I will love her until the end of time.
  78. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is beautiful.. i don't find a single skip in the entire album, her vocals are INSANE in most of the track, she dived into different sounds on this album and it's truly a standout album by her. Coming after Chemtrails Over The Country Club, just 8 months after, it surpassed every expectation, at least for me, that I had for the record.. yeah there might be some tracks that you needThis is beautiful.. i don't find a single skip in the entire album, her vocals are INSANE in most of the track, she dived into different sounds on this album and it's truly a standout album by her. Coming after Chemtrails Over The Country Club, just 8 months after, it surpassed every expectation, at least for me, that I had for the record.. yeah there might be some tracks that you need more time with it but there are absolutely top tier songs in her discography like Beautiful, Thunder or Cherry Blossom. This is a stunning album i'm so proud of her definitely it got a #5 place at her top 5 albums for me! Expand
  79. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    esse álbum tá simplesmente INCRÍVEL, as músicas são lindas e os vocais e instrumentais perfeito, lana del rey você é a maior!
  80. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é a pintura da melancolia e tragédia - a pandemia, ataques e o medo - em tons de bege. A maestria com que Lana dirigiu um montante de batidas e temáticas desorquestradas nesse disco é histórico. Talvez não sejam músicas para as críticas, ela não pareceu se preocupar com isso pelo arranjo das coisas e a coesão que não está em sua totalidade, mas ela sabia que os fãs amariam asEsse álbum é a pintura da melancolia e tragédia - a pandemia, ataques e o medo - em tons de bege. A maestria com que Lana dirigiu um montante de batidas e temáticas desorquestradas nesse disco é histórico. Talvez não sejam músicas para as críticas, ela não pareceu se preocupar com isso pelo arranjo das coisas e a coesão que não está em sua totalidade, mas ela sabia que os fãs amariam as músicas e sabia que amariam saber que ela está confortável estando exatamente onde está. Um convite despretencioso à sua discografia, e é por essa razão o disco agrada Gregos & Troianos. Quais serão seus próximos passos? O futuro, o presente, o passado e o lirismo de Lana Del Rey irão nos dizer! Expand
  81. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is one of her best. The lyrics, the production and the whole concept are really gorgeous, stunning. I could love to hear the live performance of this album. Maybe if the Covid 19 is disappear, she should make a tour for NFR, COTCC and this album.
  82. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gracias por existir lana♡♡ me haces muy feliz c9n toda tu discográfica tus 8 álbum son perfectos Expand
  83. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blue Banisters é mais um de uma série de álbuns de del Rey que entrarão para história. Depois do impecável e provavelmente insuperável Norman **** Rockwell e o masterpiece intimista Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Lana supreende mais uma vez com um álbum totalmente pessoal, sentimental e refinado, tanto liricamente, quanto em sua produção que com certeza envelhecerá como um bom vinho. Lana mais uma vez, se tornou digna do título de matriarca da música alternativa e se provou mais uma vez portadora de um talento nunca antes visto na indústria musicalz Expand
  84. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Um álbum genuíno, com letras intensas e poéticas, tal qual a artista. Lana Del Rey nunca decepciona, e tem provado que é uma das maiores poetisas e contadora de histórias de todos os tempos. Blue Banisters 10/10
  85. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, Lana really made it. It's sooooooo good I can't stop listening to it, like, literally and I can say that this is one of her best albuns of all time!
  86. Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Not best of Lana, the sond is the same in all musics. Lana need mora energy to keep in this Industry.
  87. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    It is definitely 100% phenomenal!

    Lana has created a masterpiece. There isn't a weak moment on this record. It's a collection of the musical poems, tracing a life full of pains and healing, and love - both the healthy and unhealthy kind. Each verse and chorus, delivered with a full spectrum of emotional intensity that I don't think I've heard from her quite like this before. Her voice has
    It is definitely 100% phenomenal!

    Lana has created a masterpiece. There isn't a weak moment on this record. It's a collection of the musical poems, tracing a life full of pains and healing, and love - both the healthy and unhealthy kind. Each verse and chorus, delivered with a full spectrum of emotional intensity that I don't think I've heard from her quite like this before. Her voice has never been stronger, and, I know it's cliche, but yeah, it's angelic in it's power and beauty. And the melodies - they're soaring and gorgeous. On first listen, I can't even pick the favorites, because every one of them could be in the running. What a precious gift she's given her fans. I couldn't be more proud to be one of them.
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  88. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum perfecto tanto en canciones como historia no se podía esperar más de Lana, sentimiento y dureza!!!!
  89. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lana is iconic as always
  90. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The most personal and beautiful work that Del Rey puts out. Her voice sounds so well produce and tracks like Black bathing suit, Sweet Carolina and Living legend really stand outs of all of her discography.
  91. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana nailed it yet again! This album has the elements that drew me to Lana first. I'm so happy.
  92. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This is art, she's a legend
  93. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    este álbum es tan profundo, cada canción tiene una historia detrás, hermosas líricas.
    dealer definitivamente es de las mejores canciones de la carrera de lana del rey
  94. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Another great masterpiece ever. I know that her songs will always be more than perfect.I'm totally obsessed with the whole album. Such a beautifully crafted piece of art.You know 'cause life imitates art.
  95. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    an amazing album. one of my all time favourite lana del rey albums. she should be so proud ❤️❤️
  96. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Del Rey’s back and cooler than ever! I’m in love with every verse of this album.
  97. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    sin duda el mejor álbum de lana, las líricas, la estética, el mensaje y el sentimiento del álbum no tiene comparación.
  98. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    O blue banisters trouxe uma Lana mais vulnerável e com sangue nos olhos. Sua sonoridade é o ponto alto do álbum, além de suas composições estarem mais pessoais do que nunca, também é um álbum que a Lana explora bastante seus vocais. Um verdadeiro merecedor de um álbum do ano no Grammy
  99. 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!
  100. Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Esta es mi primera vez calificando así que solo diré que es el álbum que salvó el 2021
    Amo tanto a Lana ❤️
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. 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. 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.