Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 342 out of 4261
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  1. lanalizzygrant
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Songs to songs, it's her best. I really love this masterpiece and it absolutely deserves a grammy, I SAID WHAT I SAID (justice for chemtrails too)
  2. Jonathan1216
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    One of Lana’s best albums especially it has some of her best song such as Violet for roses, text book, living legend, cherry blossom, dealer, black bathing suit, If you lie Down with me , and nectar of the gods
  3. paivver
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so clean and is so personal, a masterpiece by the Queen of Alternative, Lana Del Rey!… Expand
  4. Kamil656
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    This album is awensome. I can listen it every time . Imo the best songs is dealer living legend blue banisters and text book but i love them all
  5. Chaeson
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Un álbum realmente encantador, desde su primera canción se muestra la cohesión que singulariza a Lana Del Rey, teniendo letras realmente profundas, haciendo que su experiencia se convierta en arte, algo que Lana siempre hace, sin duda, uno de sus mejores trabajos.
  6. fellipeu
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best song's… Expand
  7. TopTierSupreme
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    OH MY GOD!
    This piece of the album with new and re-recorded songs is just the demolition of everything, and the roof and the wig.
    Her irreplaceable screams in "Black Bathing Suit" and "Dealer" add emotional color to the events around her. The release of the second album in one year is simply a grandiose event in the world. We are grateful to Lana for the opportunity to hear previously    OH MY GOD!
    This piece of the album with new and re-recorded songs is just the demolition of everything, and the roof and the wig.
    Her irreplaceable screams in "Black Bathing Suit" and "Dealer" add emotional color to the events around her.
    The release of the second album in one year is simply a grandiose event in the world. We are grateful to Lana for the opportunity to hear previously unreleased songs in a new breath of fresh air. Not an album, but a real hit ♥    … Expand
  8. bluel
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Lana's back at it with the melancholic bops. She tells a homely story in this masterpiece.
  9. corangreheathe
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic. Angelic.
  10. venicestears
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Blue Banisters is a perfect alternative album for those who like to feel sad but also hopelessly crave happiness.
  11. shayanzah
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    this album represents lana’s healing, as you can see from her earlier works she would talk a lot about some very traumatic stuff, but through this album you can see her development. this is a very raw and honest album. highlights: black bathing suit, living legend, beautiful (and dealer)
  12. xsagehx
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    her best album! living legend, thunder and if you lie down with are soooo good
  13. Ejshtksvtj
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Its a great album. I LOVE it so much and Violeta for roses IS my favourite song. You should listen to It!
  14. bussylikecola
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Lana del Rey's 8th major label album "blue banisters" is quite a ride. The first few tracks are piano based and have a soft touch to them, then an up beat interlude shows up introducing the next track "black bathing suit". As I see it, it's probably the best song on the record alongside with "if you lie down with me" and "living legend". Then a weaker song pops up, "beautiful" with it'sLana del Rey's 8th major label album "blue banisters" is quite a ride. The first few tracks are piano based and have a soft touch to them, then an up beat interlude shows up introducing the next track "black bathing suit". As I see it, it's probably the best song on the record alongside with "if you lie down with me" and "living legend". Then a weaker song pops up, "beautiful" with it's cute lyrics and instrumentals but it is the least powerful track. Then the last single "wildflower wildfire" shows us what to expect for the next track run. "Cherry blossom" is an adorable song and the albums ends with "Sweet Carolina" a song about Lana's sister. Overall a great piano album.… Expand
  15. userwithmusic
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Do you know what? This album is not for everyone, but if you can understand it, well bravo.
    It has very interesting songs and I can not describe the feeling and vibe that it gives.
    This album needs more attention.
  16. slippery_b17ch
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    You roll like thunder when you come crashing in
    Town ain't been the same since you left with all your friends
    You roll like thunder when you come crashing in
    Regattas in the wind, that's why you're visiting
    You act like **** Mr. Brightside when you're with all your friends
    But I know what you're like when the party ends
  17. 03AOTY
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    tipo assim melhor que tudo da demi tipo assim melhor que tudo da demi tipo assim melhor que tudo da demi tipo assim melhor que tudo da demi tipo assim melhor que tudo da demi
  18. osabamask
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    not Lana’s best album imo but still great. Thunder is one of her best songs.
  19. paulll
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This albums is truly amazing and severely underrated. It delivers amazing songs such as "text book" and "black bathing suit"
  20. Jedforward
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Lana del Rey’s best album to date. Blue banisters is almost like her diary entries at the time she was recording
  21. sherlockhlms
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This album is absolutely perfect. I love the songwriting, and as usual, Lana didn't disappoint.
  22. khanhletuan2006
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    This album is really really chill, Lana's music always have that poetic vibe and I'm so recommend you guys to listen to it
    The best song is "If You Lie Down With Me"
  23. NicholasNiner
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Omg this is so good!!! Everything from the lyrics, to the melody and the production is so honest, warm, sweet and lovely. She has done it again! Album of the year!!!… Expand
  24. itsmiguelbee
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    a sweeping survey of her talent as an artist. it’s a deeply personal, intimate album telling the story of her childhood, family, relationships, friendships, and where she’s heading in the future. top 3 album in her discography.
  25. Abrahamn
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Totally the best album in 2022, til the start to the end. Lana del rey keeps growing in talent and production in every project that she drops.
  26. munizneto
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    I dare say that it is one of Lana's best albums, even with very low investment and promotion. magnificent work
  27. TherealTCB
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is easily my favorite Lana album and one of the best albums I’ve ever heard
  28. xtinalxv
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    this album is a masterpiece! it’s so underrated, don’t let it die for some stupid records like renaissance by beyoncé
  29. vitx
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A really good album! As many people were disappointed after Chemtrails, i think this one is better.
  30. sonicclous
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    absolutely perfection! stunning album. and very nostalgic and calm! i listen to it everyday
  31. Luuzqw
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very goijs djdjdjsjf dsjdjdnd f f d g sd gffff ddjdhdbsj fjsudhdhsj fjdhdgg
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  32. jamieldel
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    One of her most personal and emotional albums. Love her vocals and lyricism in this album.
  33. lanaisgodx
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This is a great album but we need her to work with Rick Nowels again. Please!
  34. thefallenfruit
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of her best albums to date. Blue Banisters is a masterpiece and shows who she really is in her music. I recommend it to everyone,
  35. Rally17
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Pretty well written, and a lot of cool balads. My personal favorite is Living legend
  36. elijoshua
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This was a really good album. The production was insane and the singles and non singles were amazing
  37. Junniorgomez
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The best álbum, omg Lana is so beautiful Álbum of The year, magic,beautiful is perfect
  38. theuslovatow
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    lana always know how to make a masterpiece that is fresh and unique. with blue banisters, she proves that even further! 10/10!
  39. Californiaddl
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    We, lovatics, suporte Lana, stop the hate around demis new album, dont Fall for selehaters and swifters trap, trying to downrate others albums using lovatics name, they r nasty and u can see taylor is rising here cause of that.
  40. fckngdemi
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible album, the best lana del rey album to date! full of incredible melodies, production, and lyrics
  41. godisalovatic12
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    …………………… let’s not tank this rating it was Selena Stan’s in the first place trying to tank
  42. skinofmynina
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love this album! Lana is an amazing singer and deserves to be recognized.
  43. Jechenique
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Excellent masterpiece so far. Lana is a poet and probably the best one of our generation. We really don’t deserve her in our life. God bless lana del rey lizzy grant
  44. M4CC4
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    By fair Lana’s most personal albums, beautiful songwriting and intricate instruments, a 10/10 for me
  45. ilaa
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Album of the century Never done before Queen deserves number one Waiting for your comeback
  46. zacklicious
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    this album is giving me chills down my spine! Lana has amazing vocals and the album has perfect production
  47. Caciildaa
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpieceeeeeee literally the best album ive heard lana is just amazing and a ilove her.… Expand
  48. mirandapablo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este é um dos álbuns mais extraordinários e revolucionários da história da música e poucos artistas com a carreira tão consolidada tem a coragem de fazer um trabalho tão puro e Genuíno… Expand
  49. anacamillesss
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    the album is just wonderful! a complete poetry i'm fascinated with lana's mind she is absolutely amazing
  50. roneyg
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Sem espaço pra rivalidade feminina aqui. Tem espaço pra todas inclusive para as maiores, vulgo Lana e Demi rainhas!! ❤️
  51. 28h
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    fala sério, lana deu uma canetada nesse álbum, virou a página de adolescente p uma mulher f0daaa
  52. digo1242
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    this album is so special because i feel like i was lana and i have her feelings
  53. RafaTelles
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    um álbum melódico e incrível, lana marcou sua presença nele amo ver, espero que o próximo álbum seja maior que ele
  54. Cyruslover
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Ajwjwjwb shave wh Shane haha w hhahsbshsbs bahaha s shave e she’s shahs she shahs s
  55. lovatocrape
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The album is perfect and nice to hear, Lana deserves the world ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  56. Marywine
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Tão bom e único, acho muito suave e bonito , a estética e letras , todo o álbum e harmonia e as melodias são muito doces
  57. bielzadu
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    this album is perfect, as every other lana del rey album. i heard people were giving bad reviews just to lower the score... and for that people i say: GET A JOB, GET A LIFE! love you lana, can't wait for your next masterpiece
  58. fosterxyy
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Lovatics demônios, espero que o Holy Fvck flope para vcs pararem de serem podres e doentes!
  59. Jordan1720
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Lana en definitiva esta en su punto más alto artisticamente hablando.
    Chemtrails y Blue Banisters son increíbles pero hasta el momento no se acercan a su obra maestra que es NFR
  60. marianxa
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    LANA DEL REY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUE ÁLBUM INCRÍVEL, TODOS OS SOUNDTRACKS MARAVILHOSOS
  61. Cvitorett
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    blue banisters, it's a masterpiece, just like all lana's works, it sounds like a cloudy october day
  62. giauv
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    absolutely perfect addition to her discography. songwriting is amazing as per usual. ‘CAUSE NO ONE DOES IT BETTER xx
  63. lucaxc
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Genius. Dealer is a BOP. Definitely deserves a Grammy nomination. A cohesive album that marks a highspot in her steady career.
  64. aridaselen
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    it’s a brilliant album!!!
    i chose living legend as my favorite on the album, i cried the first time i heard it and i keep crying whenever i listen. i decided to dedicate it to my great-grandmother who has already passed away and was the only person who made me feel special and truly loved. i was never able to express my feelings well and lana was able to say everything i wanted. i end this    it’s a brilliant album!!!
    i chose living legend as my favorite on the album, i cried the first time i heard it and i keep crying whenever i listen. i decided to dedicate it to my great-grandmother who has already passed away and was the only person who made me feel special and truly loved. i was never able to express my feelings well and lana was able to say everything i wanted. i end this review by thanking lana and my great-grandmother for being my living legend.    … Expand
  65. NicoDelRey
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of her best albums. Favorite tracks: thunder, nectar of the gods and living legend.
  66. Tastethat
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    YESSSSSSSS queeen slayed she deserves it and much more Wanna it Demi? Will be wanting
  67. mnardotto-maced
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    My favorite Lana de Rey album. It has a lot of piano and her voice is amazing. I relate to the most of the lyrics. I listen to this album every morning.
  68. littlescaarlett
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    lana’s best album a f* masterpiece argue with wall y’all hating sm on this bc of???????
  69. gothreiss
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    thunder, wildflower wildfire, cherry blossom, sweet carolina, so many beautiful songs on this album. l
  70. Damilo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhosa sssaaaaassssfkfkfkkflfkdkdkkfkfkfkfkkfkfkfkfkkdkdkdkdkdkdjsjdjdjdkidid… Expand
  71. victtorsc
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Sem palavras lana como sempre entregando um projeto lindo perfeito ata amo.
  72. lucascorrea10
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum surra tanto, lana del rey vc sempre será artista!! Sonho de muitas ter um álbum desse
  73. Lanasson
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Great voice, great production, great lyrics, great cover, great concept, for me and people with taste 10/10
  74. RivailtonJr
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Hinário.
    Dealer, Arcadia e If You Lie Down With Me estão entre minhas músicas favoritas de todos os tempos. Lana, você é um fenômeno e em minha opinião é a melhor compositora dessa geração.
  75. dhuleyy
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    perfeito, boas músicas e uma melodia suave e ao mesmo tempo pesada, com fortes letras, the best
  76. JosiRizzari
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores disco da Lana del Rey
    Arranjos, homenagem ao Ennio morricone. Tudo lindo ❤️ ela é artista e da aula disso nesse disco
  77. JosephFreiredr
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum é, com certeza, um dos mais pessoais já feitos por ela! Além disso, é um álbum com uma produção muito sofisticada (como sempre) e com vocais super interessantes! Eu adoro a forma que As músicas vão crescendo, adoro a forma que LDR brinca com as palavras e a maneira poética que ela narra sua vida, suas dores e seus amores!
  78. mavikieling
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    the album is a work if art! the lyrics, instrumental, all of the songs are really good to listen and very well written
  79. Duskno
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums from her and one of the best albums of my entire life! I can't describe how blue banister, along with lana herself, changed the way I live. It came during a period when I was focusing on myself and my mental health, partially because of the world pandemic and partially because of my previous relationship. Blue banister thought that it's ok to not be strong all theOne of the best albums from her and one of the best albums of my entire life! I can't describe how blue banister, along with lana herself, changed the way I live. It came during a period when I was focusing on myself and my mental health, partially because of the world pandemic and partially because of my previous relationship. Blue banister thought that it's ok to not be strong all the time, that sometimes something is just not in your power to change, to let yourself be fragile too and look into myself and embrace all of my qualities and flaws. With simple arregements and powerful lyrics, lana del rey take us oon a journey during the record, a journey of wisdom taken from her past experiences that she shares with us, while being strong and week, fragile and tough as steel. What can be more beautiful than that?… Expand
  80. Mo_Ana
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Lana only gets better with each new song, new album!! Love love love her!!!
  81. luketuggle
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    best and most personal album to date. instrumentals, voice, lyrics, everything.
  82. MatheusRibeiro_
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Just iconic. Lana ia definitily one of the best songwriters alive. Her poetry and coice are just iconic!
  83. Joaodelrey
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is beautiful, is the biggest album end of time. Lana is queen,Lana is perfect… Expand
  84. ultravi0lenc3
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    literally best thing I've ever heard, in brazil we call her mamacita because it's the truth!!!!!
  85. ramoncruz97
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Genuine, sincere, simple but great. Definitely not her best album, but still as great as the others from hers.
  86. rodrigodsgomes
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The rawness and simplicity are the highlights of this masterpiece. As she says in the opening track, this is her textbook. Her thoughts are always there, which makes this album chaotic in a good way!
  87. lupusdelheroin
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love álbum lana del rey is so beautiful and fancy. this album have love love… Expand
  88. Marcodelrey
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    SÓ GOOD, i love this álbum, the best álbum of the year, Lanadelrey is god yes
  89. tawannunes_
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    one of my favorites album of all time
  90. nicole12345
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    esse álbum é perfeito. um dos meus favs da lana !!! cada faixa q retrata um pouco mais da intimidade da lana faz completa diferença. muita gente nao gosta por nao "poderem se identififar" sendo que esse é justamente o objetivo, ser um album mais pessoal !!!!! wildflower wildfire, black bathing suit e living legend as favs
  91. ultrablue
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s art, it’s diverse, it’s everything! Top 3 from the album are: Black Bathing Suit, Nectar of The Gods and Dealer.… Expand
  92. Itaniel2022
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Perfect, Wonderfull !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  93. eduardosagrillo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    she is really a living legend. vocals, lyrics. she really the one she wanna be now
  94. edizin
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. deem nota alta é o melhor album da decada bb patroa do cotcc aceitem! e parem de dar nota baixa… Expand
  95. mau4
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVE IT SM ITS SO GOOD!!! LIKE **** IM SO amazeddddddddd, gaggeddddd like woah… Expand
  96. Heliohe
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Álbum muito bom, desde os primeiros minutos de art book até os últimos segundos de sweet carolina, é uma experiência incrível
  97. skyferreira
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    just to get back at the demi stan’s giving lana a 0???? like not us always in their fans mouths like stream chemtrails and bb
  98. Yaslanita
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just perfect, the sounds, the lyrics, Lana del Rey delivered it all once again.… Expand
  99. alimendsz
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    a masterpiece! lana is a living legend and artist of the decade. the greatest
  100. Mariaac
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simplesmente maravilhoso esse álbum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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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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