Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
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9.1

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  1. magumedeiros
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Álbum perfeito, sem rivalidade feminina pelo amor de Deus, Demi e Lana merecem todo respeito do mundo e tem lugar para todo mundo ❣️ vim tentar subir o álbum da Lana aqui
  2. Bjorknista
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Listening to it will give you an auditory orgasm. Ggshsibfowbdiwjixiwjdjiwkdjbfiwlxnje
  3. joaouniverse237
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing body of work. Not matter how much time it passes, this album will always be that relaxing and comforting place we can get to to escape the world. Beautiful and smooth production with amazing vocals
  4. eadawdaddw
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Great album, she really put a lot of hard work and effort into this album and it paid off
  5. mikebona
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    lana del rey never disappoints, she always delivers the best ballads and the vibe of her is immaculate. i love the kevin song
  6. kincon
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    a buena música es inspirada y original. No es obvia; no es música que pueda componer una computadora (o un autor sin ideas) simplemente siguiendo las reglas del arte.
  7. kinsen
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    The Lana's second record this year, works almost as a complement to the predecessor, "Chemtrails Over the Country Club." This time, it does a little more about personal issues, in tracks that seem to have all been made during the pandemic's isolation period. Although sounds sad, there is a lot of hope in this album, so many attempts to find beauty in the organic relationships of everydayThe Lana's second record this year, works almost as a complement to the predecessor, "Chemtrails Over the Country Club." This time, it does a little more about personal issues, in tracks that seem to have all been made during the pandemic's isolation period. Although sounds sad, there is a lot of hope in this album, so many attempts to find beauty in the organic relationships of everyday LOVEEE ITTTTTT… Expand
  8. kinbar
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    [Intro]
    Do you want me or do you not?
    I heard one thing, now I'm hearing another
    Dropped a pin to my parking spot
    The bar was hot, it's 2 a.m., it...
  9. kinana
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Simplemente hermoso
    Cada melodía e instrumento esta perfectamente armonizado y canciones como Black Bathing Suit demuestran la grandeza del álbum Simplemente obra maestra
  10. prisen
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    lusto la misica que queria, es un album hermoso, espero que el proximo vena igual ya no pueo esperar gracias lana
  11. pribar
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Blue Banisters provando novamente Del Rey como uma artista completamente realizada, com toda certeza esse é o segundo melhor álbum da artista, ficando atrás somente do clássico e inesquecível NFR. Um álbum lindo, rico e muito satisfatório, um grande concorrente para o AOTY.

    my blue banisters...blue
  12. secsen
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Lana narrates a story that empowers any fan that struggles with the reality of stifling ones true self for the sake of being 'accepted'. Blue Banisters, one might say, is an album Lana has been making her entire career, what with some of the songs recorded as long ago as 2013. Truly an experience, living the life of a living legend.
  13. secbar
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    sabemos que no es su mejor pero la seleccion de canciones que pudieron haber quedado en el anonimato es fantastica, gracias a dios que se decidio por arrojarlas a la vista yq ue las pudieramos ver
  14. may_jailer
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    loved this, so much better than holy fvck aka tankiest shxt ever, dont forget to rate it a 10 and holy fvck a hard 0.
  15. raul_fr19
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Simplemente perfecto. Me encanta, el piano las letras la estética, todo es simplemente magistral
  16. Iplutoh
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    amazing talented beautiful glorious deserves all the awards and everything everything
  17. Roiber1606
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album, it's a work of Art. My favorite by lana, the lyrics, the production and the sound are 10/10.… Expand
  18. charrodriguez
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    this is one of the best albums of all time, it’s the essence of fall. it’s everything to me.
  19. Jr11717
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Magnifique fall album to listen too with friends at the park, lana does it again
  20. Supermenace
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Definitely a different sound but lyrically all Lana. This album feels like the closing of a door.
  21. millixn
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    i love it, wonderful album

    thunder, living legend, cherry blossom are perfect
  22. Frax_O
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Really a very good album, totally better than Chemtrails over the country club
  23. juan234
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    amazing album it is like nothing that’s out right now she put her everything into this album i mean seriously no one is doing it like her this album changed lives. people dropped dead when this was released she truly is one of kind
  24. bdhshdbd
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    even tho its one of her weaker albums its still a 10 because all of her albums are 10s
  25. erwinvenezio
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  26. horridhendy
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    This is my favourite Lana album and is sadly so misunderstood as being boring. It's just a masterpiece and is fully no-skips which is honestly something I very rarely say about an album. It's some of her best songwriting and is more personal than ever before. It's just a delight from start to finish with a clear and cohesive vibe and yet has a few surprises like Dealer in the midst of someThis is my favourite Lana album and is sadly so misunderstood as being boring. It's just a masterpiece and is fully no-skips which is honestly something I very rarely say about an album. It's some of her best songwriting and is more personal than ever before. It's just a delight from start to finish with a clear and cohesive vibe and yet has a few surprises like Dealer in the midst of some beautiful piano ballads… Expand
  27. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This album is so calming everytime I’d go back on this album it’s always make me feel so calm every track is so wonderfully made by hers.
  28. PKikionis
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    M A S T E R P I E C E

    A Living Legend.

    Best music ever.
    Greatest poet ever.
    Greatest songwriter ever.

    Lana Del Rey is the God!
  29. troubledbyu
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    blue banisters this is so beautiful album, lana queen ✨
  30. arthurskak
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Blue banisters is a underrated masterpiece. Yall forget about this and sleep!!!! This is top lana album!
  31. y2aaaaaa
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Um dos mais sensíveis e delicados de Del Rey. É um álbum que consegue transmitir emoções através das letras e das melodias.
  32. indignokid
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Brillant! It's Lana on the top of her game. It's very simple but its brillant!
  33. user1983073
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Beautiful album, everything about it was great. Production, lyrics and vocals
  34. 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
  35. JulioColin
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Lana y Elizabeth lo hicieron de nuevo: lograron mantener su esencia lóbrega para transformarle en sonidos más clarificados
  36. Lukehen
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    I would trade my violets and roses for another chance to hear this album for the first time again.
  37. diegomoontoya
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Blue Banisters, is an album with rich instrumentation, simpler than Lust for Life and NFR! but better than its predecessor.
    Lyrically it is strong, delving deeper into her personal life. Lana is very creative and despite releasing 3 albums in the last 2 years, each one turns out to be very different and details different facets of her life. Vocally it is less elaborate, but the    Blue Banisters, is an album with rich instrumentation, simpler than Lust for Life and NFR! but better than its predecessor.
    Lyrically it is strong, delving deeper into her personal life. Lana is very creative and despite releasing 3 albums in the last 2 years, each one turns out to be very different and details different facets of her life. Vocally it is less elaborate, but the playfulness of the instrumentation does it justice.
    Blue Banisters is a gem, simple and more natural, but can probably be positioned as one of her best albums.

    Rating: 87    … Expand
  38. henry5609
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    She really did it again.
    Lana del Rey is a musical genius, and this album proves that. Blue Banisters is an incredible piece of work
  39. AlexGon10000
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    Empecemos por lo más difícil por procesar en este álbum, the high vocals, las letras e instrumental, algo que muchos a los que nos gusta la música de LDR estábamos acostumbrados a escuchar desde NFR, personalmente me hizo regresar a vivir otra era tan emocionante como lo fue Ultraviolence y NFR, no quiero decir que COTCC fue mala pero sin duda esta nos dejo una experiencia totalmenteEmpecemos por lo más difícil por procesar en este álbum, the high vocals, las letras e instrumental, algo que muchos a los que nos gusta la música de LDR estábamos acostumbrados a escuchar desde NFR, personalmente me hizo regresar a vivir otra era tan emocionante como lo fue Ultraviolence y NFR, no quiero decir que COTCC fue mala pero sin duda esta nos dejo una experiencia totalmente distinta que se apega a un contexto bastante claro, y con esto me refiero a la conducta que Elizabeth ha tenido durante los últimos meses dentro de lo que ella nos ha querido compartir en sus redes sociales, es grato saber que no necesita cambiar su estilo de música para podernos dar algo de tanta calidad como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cada una de las canciones en ese álbum, puede representar a unos cuantos muchos de nosotros. Aquí les va mi top 3 de canciones de BLUE BANISTERS :
    1 VIOLET FOR ROSES
    2 DEALER
    3 LIVING LEYEND
    Y una mención honorífica a THUNDER, canción que muchos ya conocían pero en mi opinión esta versión remasterizada me pareció totalmente adaptada al contexto que el álbum nos quiere transmitir.



    Empecemos por lo más difícil por procesar en este álbum, the high vocals, las letras e instrumental, algo que muchos a los que nos gusta la música de LDR estábamos acostumbrados a escuchar desde NFR, personalmente me hizo regresar a vivir otra era tan emocionante como lo fue Ultraviolence y NFR, no quiero decir que COTCC fue mala pero sin duda esta nos dejo una experiencia totalmente distinta que se apega a un contexto bastante claro, y con esto me refiero a la conducta que Elizabeth ha tenido durante los últimos meses dentro de lo que ella nos ha querido compartir en sus redes sociales, es grato saber que no necesita cambiar su estilo de música para podernos dar algo de tanta calidad como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cada una de las canciones en ese álbum, puede representar a unos cuantos muchos de nosotros. Aquí les va mi top 3 de canciones de BLUE BANISTERS :
    1 VIOLET FOR ROSES
    2 DEALER
    3 LIVING LEYEND
    Y una mención honorífica a THUNDER, canción que muchos ya conocían pero en mi opinión esta versión remasterizada me pareció totalmente adaptada al contexto que el álbum nos quiere transmitir.
    Empecemos por lo más difícil por procesar en este álbum, the high vocals, las letras e instrumental, algo que muchos a los que nos gusta la música de LDR estábamos acostumbrados a escuchar desde NFR, personalmente me hizo regresar a vivir otra era tan emocionante como lo fue Ultraviolence y NFR, no quiero decir que COTCC fue mala pero sin duda esta nos dejo una experiencia totalmente distinta que se apega a un contexto bastante claro, y con esto me refiero a la conducta que Elizabeth ha tenido durante los últimos meses dentro de lo que ella nos ha querido compartir en sus redes sociales, es grato saber que no necesita cambiar su estilo de música para podernos dar algo de tanta calidad como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cada una de las canciones en ese álbum, puede representar a unos cuantos muchos de nosotros. Aquí les va mi top 3 de canciones de BLUE BANISTERS :
    1 VIOLET FOR ROSES
    2 DEALER
    3 LIVING LEYEND
    Y una mención honorífica a THUNDER, canción que muchos ya conocían pero en mi opinión esta versión remasterizada me pareció totalmente adaptada al contexto que el álbum nos quiere transmitir.    … Expand
  40. IceCoffee89
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    I wasn’t that excited since the last album was a little boring for me, but this album really take a step forward making some interesting decisions with the sound of the project I feel is the second best album and I love how Lana sound in this.
  41. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Realmente amé Arcadia, aunque Lana haya hecho mejores canciones que esa. No mi álbum favorito, pero dentro del todo está bien para escucharlo de vez en cuando.
  42. liyema_mpompi
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    in trices where lying, capping & perpetuating nonchalant behaviour is what keeps people in relevant clouds & that being used as main judge of talent i have to give ms lana props for sticking to honesty, vulnerability and respecting artistry. i am giving this album a 9/10 because she is effortless yet gives the quality channeling mainstream releases.
  43. AdrianCarrB
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    Amé este álbum, se siente como una combinación de Norman F Rockwell! y Chemtrails Over the country Club, así que es como una continuación muy bien lograda. Un hermoso álbum, Lana Del Rey nunca decepciona.
  44. Dario_an
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Estamos probablemente frente al álbum más personal de Lana Del Rey.
    Hermoso, cálido, divertido y viendo su propia tristeza del ángulo más positivo posible.
    Se siente como el abrazo de un familiar cercano quien te esta consolando. El único momento débil puede ser la secuencia entre el interludio y black bathing suit, pero se recupera de una bella forma que solo Lana sabe lograr. Y las    Estamos probablemente frente al álbum más personal de Lana Del Rey.
    Hermoso, cálido, divertido y viendo su propia tristeza del ángulo más positivo posible.
    Se siente como el abrazo de un familiar cercano quien te esta consolando.
    El único momento débil puede ser la secuencia entre el interludio y black bathing suit, pero se recupera de una bella forma que solo Lana sabe lograr. Y las elecciones de sus canciones filtradas en este proyecto no hacen más que fortalecer la linea que Lana dijo querer mostrar "Lo que sucedió y lo que esta sucediendo" Un proyecto que es un clásico instantáneo.    … Expand
  45. Pedram1989
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well this album it's not great as NFR but it's beautiful and full of thunders and I love it… Expand
  46. Hugo24
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    I love it, each song is unique, its production is 10/10 and I must admit that I liked this album more than COTCC, it is simply a beautiful album, Lana gave her soul to this.
  47. olvvmi
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Excellent album. The production is phenomenal. I absolutely adore Lana’s voice. It has matured so much. The only thing I do not like about this album is the choice of singles, because they don’t reflect on what the album really is. There are better songs, such as Thunder,Living Legend,Black Bathing Suit or Cherry Blossom. The singles are basically the sequel of “Chemtrails Over The CountryExcellent album. The production is phenomenal. I absolutely adore Lana’s voice. It has matured so much. The only thing I do not like about this album is the choice of singles, because they don’t reflect on what the album really is. There are better songs, such as Thunder,Living Legend,Black Bathing Suit or Cherry Blossom. The singles are basically the sequel of “Chemtrails Over The Country Club” and “Blue Banisters” is very different. It is more experimental I would say. Especially the song dealer. I have never heard this kind of Lana Del Rey. Her lyricism gets better and better with every single album. She is an incredible poet, her way with words is indescribable and exceptional. No one tells a story like her. An astonishing piece of work. Bravo.… Expand
  48. Putinhabr
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. blue banister é simplesmente impecável, a espera valeu por completo. Digo tranquilamente que bb é o maior ato de sua carreira, lana conseguiu entregar dois álbuns em um ano completamente diferentes e com prospostas diferente, pois pasmem ela fez isso perfeitamente, blue banister revisita seu passado e msm assim continua atual e perfeito, sem palavras pra esse grandioso album, gracias lana … Expand
  49. cariking
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    perfect album, definitely a 9.5, I would even say a 9.7 bc this album is THE album
  50. XXx_vbuzz_7
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    simply one of her greatest albums... I don't even know what to think, everything just feels so heavenly
  51. IanStep
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    I love Lana’s story telling and song writing and this album did not disappoint. I love a lot of her older work, but I don’t think it meshed well with her newer material on the album, at points it felt disconnected. Though I’m sure she did it for a reason. My personal highlights are Text Book, Blue Banisters, Arcadia, Black Bathing Suit, If You Lie Down With Me, Beautiful, Violets ForI love Lana’s story telling and song writing and this album did not disappoint. I love a lot of her older work, but I don’t think it meshed well with her newer material on the album, at points it felt disconnected. Though I’m sure she did it for a reason. My personal highlights are Text Book, Blue Banisters, Arcadia, Black Bathing Suit, If You Lie Down With Me, Beautiful, Violets For Roses, and Sweet Carolina. It’s an amazing album.… Expand
  52. danielhigh05
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    being able to make a sound so simple and classic while still keeping it relevant and entertaining is something lana has mastered. queen
  53. Pleunie
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    I love every album Lana has made, but this is the first time an album of her made me cry. Beautiful, Cherry Blossom and Sweet Carolina are the sweetest songs she has ever released. I like the interlude, but I don’t think it fits with the other songs.
  54. Dimimak
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    This album would have been a perfect 10 without the first 3 songs. Also the Thunder demo was better. Also the visuals of this era are pretty meh
  55. krysalys
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    in true lana del rey fashion, her 8th project takes listeners through a delicately delivered journey through the intertwinings of her current life in a magnificently poetic manner. 'blue banisters' however stands out among her other projects that also possess this charm, projecting a wider diversity in sonics and vocals through the addition of intriguing elements. despite this, lana holdsin true lana del rey fashion, her 8th project takes listeners through a delicately delivered journey through the intertwinings of her current life in a magnificently poetic manner. 'blue banisters' however stands out among her other projects that also possess this charm, projecting a wider diversity in sonics and vocals through the addition of intriguing elements. despite this, lana holds her ground as a melodic maestro and songwriting supreme throughout the entire one hour experience. the inclusion of recordings dating back as far as 2014, understates her consistency and legacy as one of the finer storytellers of the last decade.

    similar to her 7th project 'chemtrails over the country club,' released seven months prior, del rey takes charge and goes deeper with driving her songwriting towards an introspective, positive outlook longing for simplicity and community - swapping out her trademark 2012 hollywood glamour and gloom for john deere tractors, target parking lots and lockdown zoom calls all while feeling liberated and empowered by the company of her 'sisters,' demonstrating her ability to truly turn something blue into something beautiful.

    though the record's length and the complexities of some elements may be jarring at first, listeners will quickly come to appreciate how this album encapsulates a supercut through the years of her musical career, her life and where it culminates now all brought to fruition by some of her most personal and intricate writing.    … Expand
  56. TheHollywoodFix
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    Blue Banisters provides another wonderful addition to Lanas music. It opens another portal into her life. it’s mysterious and a perfect healing album.
  57. Ethan_C
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    Someone who writes music that gets better with each listen, is a true artist. The songs that weren’t my favorites quickly climbed their way to the top of my personal rankings after hearing them again. When Chemtrails Over the Country Club came out. I was a little concerned that we wouldn’t get the same sort of vibes that the previous albums have given off (even though Chemtrails was alsoSomeone who writes music that gets better with each listen, is a true artist. The songs that weren’t my favorites quickly climbed their way to the top of my personal rankings after hearing them again. When Chemtrails Over the Country Club came out. I was a little concerned that we wouldn’t get the same sort of vibes that the previous albums have given off (even though Chemtrails was also a very good album). Instantly the feelings that were so new and different from anything else of hers, brought me happiness. The growth that Lana has achieved with how she writes her music, will always surprise me…I mean that in the very best way. Black Bathing Suit • At the top of my list of favorites is Black Bathing Suit. The imagery this song illustrated in my head was unlike anything else. Hands down #1 on this album. If You Lie Down With Me • Initially, I had a hard time getting into this song. I gave it another listen and feel in love with the lyrics and how well the instrumentals sound. Then when i got to the outro….I had nothing but a smile on my face. Such a beautiful outro. Blue Banisters is easily one my top 5 favorite albums from any artist. This is a very very good album. -Ethan… Expand
  58. Ruffo2302
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Lana comes back with an excellent album where she starts to change somewhat the sound she has kept since Norman F Rockwell.
  59. szjoaao
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    this album is so amazing and soft some songs are boring but lana has a VOICE THAT WOOOWWW
  60. Adolffo
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    Muy experimental, recuerda a Ultraviolence lo que es muy rico al oído. Es como si NFR y Ultraviolence tuvieran un hijo, será Blue Banisters... Una joya.
  61. sarinhapaixao
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    This one is in my top 3 Lana albums, it deserved much more recognition. She is one of my favorites singers.
  62. Sonnamonboy
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    One of Lana’s most personal. With the addition of previously unreleased songs the album shoots up to one of her best.
  63. filoo
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Lana is back 7 months after her album chemtrails over the country club. This album contains old recordings and new tracks such as: Arcadia (my favorite), blue banisters, text book, wildflower wildflower, black bathing suit, if you li down with me, violets for roses etc. I think this album is one of the most beautiful vocally of Lana we discover a new cleaner and angry voice (for exampleLana is back 7 months after her album chemtrails over the country club. This album contains old recordings and new tracks such as: Arcadia (my favorite), blue banisters, text book, wildflower wildflower, black bathing suit, if you li down with me, violets for roses etc. I think this album is one of the most beautiful vocally of Lana we discover a new cleaner and angry voice (for example in dealer), the lyrics are much more personal like in wildflower wildfire which I think is one of the most beautiful lyrics she has done. Compared to chemtrails there is no production of the album but it's ok.… Expand
  64. Goldwing_
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    I had to listen to it multiple times to truly understand it's essence. Always amazed by Living legend, Thunder and Sweet Carolina
  65. tsapakis
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Although this is one of Lana’s most chaotic and uneven projects , it still has very high highs and manages to portray lana exactly how she seems to be at this time .Secure , kinda happy and spending time with her family. It is a celebration of maturity and growing up. The title track manages to create a mesmerizing scenery , as well as Wildflower wildflower. Dealer is the kind of lana IAlthough this is one of Lana’s most chaotic and uneven projects , it still has very high highs and manages to portray lana exactly how she seems to be at this time .Secure , kinda happy and spending time with her family. It is a celebration of maturity and growing up. The title track manages to create a mesmerizing scenery , as well as Wildflower wildflower. Dealer is the kind of lana I would like to see in her next project, screaming her lungs out with that beautiful voice of hers. I didn’t like text book and nectar of the gods so I can’t give it a ten. I have to say though most times I think ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’ , the predecessor of’ Blue Banisters’ seems to be a more even and thought out and polished project which is in my heart… Expand
  66. chh88lfl
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Blue Banisters, pra mim, é o álbum mais maduro artisticamente de Lana Del Rey. Um álbum pessoal, que traz vivências da cantora e de suas pessoas mais próximas. Sua composição é o seu ponto mais forte. Destaque para as faixas Thunder, Living Legend, Violet for Roses, Dealer e Sweet Carolina, que mostram a grande capacidade vocal da cantora e interpretação de um personagem na composição. ABlue Banisters, pra mim, é o álbum mais maduro artisticamente de Lana Del Rey. Um álbum pessoal, que traz vivências da cantora e de suas pessoas mais próximas. Sua composição é o seu ponto mais forte. Destaque para as faixas Thunder, Living Legend, Violet for Roses, Dealer e Sweet Carolina, que mostram a grande capacidade vocal da cantora e interpretação de um personagem na composição. A produção do álbum talvez não tenha sido a melhor, oque é decepcionante visto a grande capacidade do mesmo. A falta de investimento em divulgação fez com que o álbum tenha sido imemorável diante de outros trabalhos da cantora, repetindo o mesmo erro que vimos em Chemtrails Over The Country Club, antecessor do Blue Banisters.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. falkoff
    Oct 24, 2021
    8
    I do think that this album perhaps sprawls a bit too much, but I also feel like I can't complain; Lana Del Rey is one of the best songwriters of this generation and I'm just glad that we can have as much as we've gotten. Dealer is absolutely gorgeous; I love the way she sings "I don't want to live!" I love the way we've been permitted to view her in Black Bathing Suit: "The only thing thatI do think that this album perhaps sprawls a bit too much, but I also feel like I can't complain; Lana Del Rey is one of the best songwriters of this generation and I'm just glad that we can have as much as we've gotten. Dealer is absolutely gorgeous; I love the way she sings "I don't want to live!" I love the way we've been permitted to view her in Black Bathing Suit: "The only thing that fits is this black bathing suit / Looking at me, looking over at you." I love the lyrical transformations she makes, like the jump from "Dance me all around the moon / Light me up like the Fourth of July" to "Dance me all around the moon / Like six times 'til I'm sick and I cry." This album is intimate in a way that needs to be treasured. It's not my favorite of her records, and definitely not her most compact, but there are great moments here that should be listened to over and over again.… Expand
  70. BillieMercury
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    Alright, I just went through my first couple listens, and these are my thoughts. First of all, there's something about the conveyance that I'm not 100% sure about. Let's use "Beautiful" as an example. Like she literally served us an amazing lyric referencing Picasso's blue period and NFR, but then its just "Beautiful, beautiful / Beautiful like you" in the same tone as the rest of theAlright, I just went through my first couple listens, and these are my thoughts. First of all, there's something about the conveyance that I'm not 100% sure about. Let's use "Beautiful" as an example. Like she literally served us an amazing lyric referencing Picasso's blue period and NFR, but then its just "Beautiful, beautiful / Beautiful like you" in the same tone as the rest of the song. Like I just want her to go swooning in there "Shades of Cool" style and DELIVER that chorus. Just a little bit harder on the vocals in certain areas of the verses/choruses and I feel like it could have made a bigger impact on a lot of the tracks. I still love "Beautiful" nonetheless, and I hope this makes sense.

    Now. My two absolute favorite things about this album are its vocal layering and melodies. This is usually one of the biggest reasons I love Lana, but there's something about this album that is just especially enthralling in this regard. These elements are what make my favorite songs off Blue Banisters, including "Violets for Roses," and "Black Bathing Suit." I'm not sure how she did it, or ever does it, but she ate and left no crumbs in this department. "Thunder" is certainly a standout track as well imo, which was a pleasant surprise considering I wasn't a huge fan of the demo version. Prior to the album's release, I pretty much never listened to the first three singles (nor did I respect them as I should've), but I revisited them this morning and dayum. I'm still not feeling the title track entirely, but I suddenly adore "Text Book" and "Wildflower." Again, the melodies are just *chef's kiss*.

    Arcadia doesn't need an explanation.

    To continue, I know I said that her vocal technique needed to be pushed further in certain areas a second ago, but it must also be mentioned that she took many risks, especially with "Dealer." We've never heard our girl sound like this before, and even if you don't enjoy it, you must respect her for trying something new.

    Also, I know its not a *Lana* song, but "The Trio" interlude is everything! I honestly kind of wish she would have included more influence from that sound, at least a little bit, but then again, I've always had a burning desire to hear that from her. Some people want Californian Lana, I want Blondie Del Rey and El Mariachi LOL. Don't know why.

    This isn't my favorite Lana Del Rey album, but I'm already bonding with quite a few of the songs. To be fair though, I don't think she could beat Norman Rockwell in my mind, nor could I get the same feeling I did when I listened to "Cinnamon Girl" for the first time, ever again. Right now I'd say its coinciding with Honeymoon and Lust for Life, maybe a tad higher. I certainly love this one more than Chemtrails Over the Country Club, which I still haven't grown attached to and only listen to "Yosemite" on occasion. (I'm sure I'll regret that notion someday, when I finally fall in love with it) Overall, this is certainly an amazing listen for both old and new Lana fans, and doesn't contain a single skip.

    Instant favorites: "Arcadia," "Interlude - The Trio," "Black Bathing Suit," "Thunder"
    Quickly falling in love with: "Text Book," "If You Lie Down With Me," "Violets for Roses," "Wildflower Wildfire," "Nectar of the Gods"
    Least favorites: None really, but "Cherry Blossom" atm, if I had to pick. (Gorgeous, just underwhelming)

    Edit 10/23: Okay, I bumped up my rating to an 8 and Violets for Roses is officially a fave. I'd also say its solidly above Honeymoon (The Blackest Day is still queen though). Pretty sure BB is going to 100% beat out LFL by tomorrow.    … Expand
  71. MetacriticOnur
    Oct 23, 2021
    8
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  72. Acid3P
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    A warm summer evening, a terrace, a candle, a glass of quality alcohol. The patina of the past, melancholy, a cinematic experience. If you approach this piece with silence, delicate arrangements and haunting vocals, you are in for a powerful musical treat.
  73. Wanesta
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    Despite feeling like a compilation of throw-aways since Lust For Life's days, Blue Banisters, Lana's second album this year, still manages to destabilize with gorgeously textured tracks. Somewhere between lunatic and reflective, Lana is most of all vulnerable. Although, what could've helped bring consistency to Blue Banisters is a more well-thought-out tracklist that doesn't feel messy andDespite feeling like a compilation of throw-aways since Lust For Life's days, Blue Banisters, Lana's second album this year, still manages to destabilize with gorgeously textured tracks. Somewhere between lunatic and reflective, Lana is most of all vulnerable. Although, what could've helped bring consistency to Blue Banisters is a more well-thought-out tracklist that doesn't feel messy and incoherent. Overall, it follows somewhat where NFR! left off and it’s a pleasure for listeners.… Expand
  74. musicenjoyerrr
    Oct 22, 2021
    8
    High highs followed by low lows. I don’t know what to make of this record to be completely honest it felt lazy and lacked cohesion however it somehow works. Definitely some future classics like ‘living legend’.
  75. emcritic29
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    a lovely blend of sweet piano melodies, electric guitars and quiet whispery vocals that cements Lana as the living legend she is
  76. MacKay
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is a little more interesting in its style than chemtrails. However, it also seems a little more chaotic to me. The interlude offers a strange and rather inharmonious transition and could perhaps have come before the interesting eccentric "Dealer". I like that the otherwise very nostalgic Lana draws references to the current social situation, such as Corona and Black Live Matters.
    Her lyrics deal mostly with the same topics as in the past (daddy issues, drugs, toxic relationships), but that's her focus in life, which she also has to deal with psychologically. Overall, the topics are dealt with a little more grown-up and perhaps a little more reflective than a few years ago, with beautiful metaphors and complex storylines that even allow you to dive a little more into her world. Especially when it comes to the relationship with her family (father, mother, sister).
    Overall a good and interesting album. It is a shame, however, that many songs have already been released or leaked beforehand. There weren't many surprises, because half of them were already known.    … Expand
  77. barbiesuperfan
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    yasss lana i also dont want to live you are so relateable nailed it queen !!
  78. abj2
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    Lana presents a record full of sentimental moments and incidental masterpieces.
  79. Oliveiraxvan
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum da Lana tao bom, tão agradável de se escutar, nao consegui pular uma única faixa, amei demais… Expand
  80. jeffer21
    Oct 22, 2021
    7
    this is a good album, eclectic, melodic, with amazing beats and arrangements and catchy vocals
  81. lanaaaaa1211121
    Oct 23, 2021
    7
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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  82. Markini
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    The album is quintessential Lana. Many of the melodies are decent enough. The album is definitely an improvement over Norman Rockwell. But I was waiting for that "wow" moment that never really came. Dark Paradise is still her best work to date.
  83. MusicGuyMack
    Nov 2, 2021
    7
    LDR fans will likely find lots to love on "Blue Banisters," as Lana's soaring vocals and melancholic lyrical musings remain as stellar as ever, but newcomers/general listeners may find their patience tested by instrumentals so stripped-back they're nearly non-existent as well as the nigh-comatose pacing of the album's first half before it truly springs to life in the second.
  84. graziguimas32
    Aug 20, 2022
    7
    Great Lana, you’re the best in the world, i love your music and all things
  85. kkaterinaa
    Oct 30, 2021
    7
    "Blue Banisters" is a really good album but I think the previous one was better :)
  86. paltareina
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    DEALER is soooo good. Hearing Lana scream is something that i didn't know i need it. good for her
  87. PedBeloni
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    Não é, nem de longe, um dos melhores álbuns de Lana. Mas, ainda assim, serve qualidade e criatividade. 6/10
  88. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    Too abstract to hold your attention. A frustrating sequel to the disappointing streak post "NFR!" Which isn't critique meant to demean this record against a magnum opus not easily repeated (nor should it be)but with that said the following releases feel like husks of an album. Very seamless and extremly forgettable. Lyrics are hardly ever a point of contention with Lana but with theseToo abstract to hold your attention. A frustrating sequel to the disappointing streak post "NFR!" Which isn't critique meant to demean this record against a magnum opus not easily repeated (nor should it be)but with that said the following releases feel like husks of an album. Very seamless and extremly forgettable. Lyrics are hardly ever a point of contention with Lana but with these one's it feels close to a Lana del Rey imitator trying to evoke the cool of "video games " and atmosphere of tge Ultraviolence Lp. Nothing feels worth your time. Arcadia the lead single meanders blindly almost asking to be skipped. Blk bathing suit is a sad shadow of the adept prose and delivery of Ultraviolence(an obvious reference point). Textbook is almost a highlight but collapses under it's own ideas. And whether the proximity to her previous record has a play but I doubt it as many artists have done close releases, Blue Banister (&chemtrails of the country) feel like B side compilations no one really needed. This mediocrity might satisfy die hard fan's and people comfortable with an album being words and a beat that achieve no enjoyment, but as a fan who would be continuously floored as Born to die was topped by honeymoon and honey moon by lust for life and that by NFR ,a fan who had seen an artist with one of the most streamlined discography's I remain in the place of my chemtrails disappointment.… Expand
  89. kylevanderwaal
    May 10, 2022
    6
    I applaud her for raising issues of our social, political and cultural current affairs in some songs, but it is also worth mentioning that in others there was unnecessary padding that makes the concept of blue banisters confusing
  90. demiforget
    Aug 20, 2022
    6
    um album bom mas nao o melhor, gosto muito da lana, ela é uma artista incrivel
  91. Dsros96
    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.
  92. manny_32
    Oct 24, 2021
    5
    It's still the same old Lana Del Rey. Nothing new,nothing brave. Same old boring stuff
  93. Stasyannnn
    Oct 22, 2021
    5
    Best !!!! I love u Lana Del Rey. Thank u for this masterpiece
  94. jacobsrecords
    Oct 22, 2021
    5
    what’s all this then *taps foot aggressively*. Underwhelming album, full of filler tracks. No bueno.
  95. SamuelMonguette
    Oct 22, 2021
    5
    BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART, it
    is a mix between ultraviolence and early lana del ray, amazing storytelling and amazing sound.
  96. SparkleHoney
    Oct 22, 2021
    5
    Es algo fascinante es como una mezcla de lo que paso en Chemtrails, solo espero que depues venga un álbum como es que supero ese dolor, como poder seguir adelante Del Rey nunca DECEPCIONA.
  97. Avi104
    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
  98. Lynporras
    Oct 26, 2021
    5
    So personal, deep and raw. Her vocals are sublime and the lyrics the best she's ever had.
  99. Fkhoth
    Oct 27, 2021
    5
    One of her best albums yet,Lana del Rey goes personal and deep with her lyrics and her sound more beautiful than ever in this 15 track album
  100. Gerart
    Oct 30, 2021
    5
    Cant help it. I find it boring. I loved NFR though. This doesn' t grab me at all.
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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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