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. mouadd
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This beyond amazing. She once again released an amazing body of work. im in so much awe. Great job lizzy!
  2. Nermi
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.. this album is amazing, every single song take you a ride into a new land, into her feelings
  3. Nicole2445
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum completamente extraordinario, su estética, sus líricas es lo que nuevamente la posicionan como la Reina del Alternativo.
  4. jessilustosa
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    AOTY!!!!! Lana se superou demais nesse, o álbum impecável do início ao fim, ainda não consegui parar de ouvir o dia inteiro! destaque para as faixas “thunder”, “dealer”, “living legend”, “if you lie down with me” e “black bathing suit”.
  5. marcolunagomez
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    he sido tu fan desde que debutaste y ha sido hermoso ver tu progreso hasta el día de ahora. Te amo nunca nos dejes de dar arte por favor
  6. samdollimore
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    honestly just beautiful. no skips and no words to describe how gorgeous this album is
  7. victoracostaj
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    10/10 te amo mucho Top songs: Living legend If you lie down Nectar of the gods Arcadia Dealer Thunder
  8. Juanviramonttes
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. I love ir and took my Soul. All the songs have a beautiful meaning.
  9. lluciano
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lindo, atemporal, memorável e perfeito em tudo o que se pretendeu fazer. A Lana sempre entrega trabalhos incríveis e não foi diferente com esse álbum. Sem dúvida um dos melhores dela!!
  10. pirestuca
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A melhor coisa que eu escutei em anos, pqp esse album è perfeito, minha fav até agora é dealer mas tenho ctz q com o tempo, vou amar TODAS.
  11. guipresoto
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    with this record, Lana added another beautiful chapter to her unforgettable legacy.
  12. Annalucila06
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Hi; once again Lana del Rey has released a masterpiece. Love every second of this album. I am completely grateful to be alive at the same time this wonderful woman is. Thank you Lana for creating this beautiful, gorgeous, marvelous art
  13. momodelreey
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Perfect album. 10/10 she never disappoints
    So many highlights and beautiful lyrics
  14. Lindz31
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    She’s done it again!
    Two amazing albums released in the same calendar year. Some of her best unreleased songs are now public releases and work so well to fit the vibe of this album. Black bathing suit was a stand out song for me, that tempo change and the backing vocals make the song truly unique. The whole album from top to bottom has such beautiful vocals and melodies. We are so lucky    She’s done it again!
    Two amazing albums released in the same calendar year. Some of her best unreleased songs are now public releases and work so well to fit the vibe of this album. Black bathing suit was a stand out song for me, that tempo change and the backing vocals make the song truly unique. The whole album from top to bottom has such beautiful vocals and melodies. We are so lucky this woman continues to make music because it is so special.    … Expand
  15. eumarciio
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Enquanto Chemtrails era motivo de preocupação de que Del Rey talvez tivesse perdido seu toque mágico, Banisters é um lembrete de que quando a cantora e compositora está no comando de sua visão e explora totalmente suas emoções, ela ainda é capaz de criar uma beleza de tirar o fôlego.
  16. maatheus
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    esse álbum está simplesmente perfeito, lana abre sua intimidade e nos mostra quem é de fato elizabeth grant. as músicas compõem de uma atmosfera exuberante e ao mesmo tempo trazem uma tristeza e angústia com uma grande aptidão sentimental e desolada. sem falar das técnicas que nunca imaginaríamos ver lana cantar assim. este álbum se tornou um dos meus preferidos da lana, my living legend
  17. ctrlmarina
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    amazing♥️♥️♥️♥️ stunning, spectacular, beautiful, lovely, crazy album. never stop listening
  18. williamfcastro
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Una maravillosa y excelentemente compuesta y producida obra de arte, destacó canciones como Dealer o If You Lie Down With Me que demuestra la absoluta versatilidad de la artista y la catapulta hasta un nuevo nivel de inmaculado en su carrera. Solo elogios para ella.
  19. Armins
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Just beautiful. It’s so simple and stunning. Another brilliant work of art from miss Lana Del Rey.
  20. Arason_L
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    She is the best. lana del rey is god which is never can be stressed enough
  21. RillGama23
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Incrível como a Lana continua tão incrível musicalmente e melódica. Um dos seus melhores álbuns
  22. Brennanh123
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This is brilliant. She stunned us earlier this year with “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” and she’s done it again. This is a similar clash between Norman **** Rockwell, Chemtrails, and Ultraviolence. Her vocals are the best of her career. And so are her lyrics, the lyrics are EFFIN phenomenal.
  23. Danielsilva1996
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum tá incrível , amo o trabalho da Lana e acompanho ela desde de 2012 amo ver ela amadurecendo… Expand
  24. chericgaga
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    I just don't understand, how can every single song on this album is so perfect? Lana Del Rey is making pure art and her songwriting and vocal style is getting better and better. God this album is flawless
  25. Flaavius
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is so lyrical, intimate, simple and true at the same time. My 2021 masterpiece from the bottom of my heart.
  26. Jeffff
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Is a beautiful album, I can say the same level as NFR. Without a doubt, is a total masterpiece.
  27. Micdelrey2
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Es bellísimo, toda una obra de arte!!!!
    Amé cada canción❤️ Lana nunca decepciona!
  28. Alex7w7r
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores trabajos de Lana Del Rey, a pesar de ser un recopilación de canciones descartadas de sus anteriores proyectos nos muestra como sigue siendo una gran influencia con grandes letras y ritmos.
  29. bloomy3910
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album showcases the variety and vulnerability that Lana brings to all of her music while also giving a consistency which is so rare in good mucus today and hasn’t been seen to this level in any of her previous albums. This album truly will change the industry and exemplifies everything great about Del Rey’s artistry.
  30. Darkwolf7
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Amazin album. Lana has expressed all of her art in each song that immerses you in a different world.
  31. Multiversal
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    After Chemtrails' release earlier this year, Lana announced the release of a second album. Blue Banisters, which was released not even a mere day ago, did not disappoint in any way. The record doesn't fail to captivate, with the impressive demonstration of Del Rey's vocal range. The lyricism is brilliant, perfectly exemplifying the singer's principal capacity as a writer. The productionAfter Chemtrails' release earlier this year, Lana announced the release of a second album. Blue Banisters, which was released not even a mere day ago, did not disappoint in any way. The record doesn't fail to captivate, with the impressive demonstration of Del Rey's vocal range. The lyricism is brilliant, perfectly exemplifying the singer's principal capacity as a writer. The production and instrumentals, yet simple, retain that cinematic touch present throughout Lana's discography, acoustic, melodic and magnificent. The project is unlike any of its predecessors, as it delves deep into the singer's personal life, it's composition, raw and emotional as it can get, feels the truest to Del Rey's self, in comparison to her previous works. The songs, whether they're older (ultraviolence sessions) or newer, perpetually resonate with one another, despite also managing to stand out on their own with individual qualities and characteristics. The singer's evolution, growth as an artist and as a person is made significantly apparent in this album, which might be one of the many reasons why this is her best album. Unique. Brilliant. Emotional. Cinematic. Magnificent. and Astounding is how I'd describe this entire a̶l̶b̶u̶m̶ experience.… Expand
  32. cristian8
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey ha envejecido como un buen vino, creó un impacto innegable en la música y ahora lo deja como si no supiera quién es ella en la industria y eso es lo que la hace auténtica, eso es lo que hace a Lana Del Rey, Lana Del Rey
  33. lauren123
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    phenomenal album. i am literally obsessed and my favourite right now is dealer
  34. HexSimmer
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This absolutely deserves all the money, power, and glory. Lana kills this album in the best way possible. The vocals are spot on, the beats are so simple yet touching, and the songwriting is some of her best. 10/10
  35. Alejandrablink
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Maravillosa obra de arte, no esperaba menos de esta hermosa cantante que ha hecho de su vida una poesia inmarcesible
  36. wildluvxx
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    truly a masterpiece it's spectacular how lana never disappoints with any album! no skips and just her most personal album yet
  37. samilysouz4
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Thee best of the world! It’s amazing how cohesive she can be. A true artist and one of the best contemporary composers.
  38. DanielJS
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This album is so sensitive in so many ways but also honest and raw in some aspects, this Lana’s work is a perfect combination of guns and flowers in poetry music.
  39. Charlizard777
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana del rey serving us art, music and poetry as always. A total and spectacular masterpiece.
  40. ronnih
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    **** cultural reset. iconic, showstopping, beautiful, never been done before, monumental, phenomenal
  41. guxitavu
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Del Rey’s back and cooler than ever! I’m in love with every verse of this album.
  42. macfitz0900
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!! PLS GO LISTEN NOW AND RATE IT WELL ITS BRILLIANT! Love it so much oh my god
  43. vinikk_
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is simply beautiful! Especially the songs that she talks about her family
  44. John123760
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    a whole ass bop album so good so slay demi fans go fk urselves absolutely slayed lana
  45. Rogeliosol
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Definitely one of Lana del Rey's most beautiful albums. It's really magical how her voice can change. My skin totally bristle
  46. JoseAntonioA
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Lana Del Rey nunca decepciona. Si bien, su antecesor me dejó un mal sabor de boca, Blue Banisters demuestra el talento de Lana.
  47. thanoulii
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    The gift that keeps on giving. Brilliant work as always. My faves at the moment are:
    Dealer
    Thunder
    Living Legend
  48. ssofiaxox
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    so **** good ong omg album of the year that’s right aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  49. Kfelix
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    A maior compositora que temos. Lana Del Rey simplesmente não consegue fazer um álbum ruim.
  50. jesusgrant01
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Un álbum magnífico sin duda alguna, las canciones van muy bien en concepto al álbum, las líricas e instrumentales son hermosas, es de mis álbumes favoritos, una honor acompañarla en toda su trayectoria musical. Lana Del Rey ¡La reina del alternativo! ❤️
  51. jduardov98
    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!
  52. AndyBiers97
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las canciones son surrealistas, Lana del rey nos demuestra de nuevo que puede hacer arte tan fácil como el hielo hacerse agua en primavera. Incluso las canciones que habían Sido descartadas en albums anteriores se sienten tan frescas como "Thunder" Con esos violines.
    "Dealer" Sin decirlo mejor, es una obra maestra en dónde se ve que, Lana, dió su corazón y pasión a esta canción. Los Outro's de la mayoría de sus canciones son magistrales, las letras son poesía pura. Su innovador interludio dejó un sabor fresco para el álbum, los acordes, las notas y la instrumentación utilizada son ejecutadas de tal forma que hace pensar en una balada superior con romanticismo clásico. Mejor de lo esperado, sin duda, Lana del rey ha puesto la vara demasiado alta.    … Expand
  53. Jairodiaz
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    O sea, lana del rey no le puede encantar a todo el mundo, no todos tiene buen gusto.
    Personalmente este álbum ha sido el mejor que a lanzado a lo largo de su carrera, se evidencia su crecimiento y madurez, espero siga brillando y deleitando nuestros oídos con sus hermosas melodías y letras que la caracterizan.❤️
  54. brooklyn_baby
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte. O trabalho mais pessoal dela até o momento. Junta músicas inéditas maravilhosas com as melhores unreleaseds da carreira.
  55. Janny2812
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Devido os fãs da d*** criticarem para o álbum dela subir, estou aqui para ajudar, enfim.
  56. alexbluepoetry
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    The word that best defines the album is "beautiful". It is probably Lana's most beautiful project to date in which she manages to captivate your heart with her soft melodies. In addition, the album has several surprises that will not leave anyone indifferent.
  57. Hugo18
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This album is one of the best on Lana’s discography, is just a masterpiece
  58. roogeerioo
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is a masterpiece, lana shows her legend side in this, the artist inside her… Expand
  59. vbnjgbjjj
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Worst lana album but i don't care i want that score to go up
  60. GUCCICIABATTO
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    When i finished listening blue banisters i just realized how this album makes you feel cozy and warm, with a bit of bittersweetness after. This album feels like home
  61. Nick5
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    I really liked the album very much lana did amazing job can’t wait to see the next one
  62. AlanLopez
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es muy hermoso, cada media te hace sentir que estas en en cielo.
  63. Robmorales
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album, loved lyrics and instrumentals. Pure art♥️
    This album has everything!!    … Expand
  64. edyrodzzz
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente perfecto, sin duda el mejor álbum que ha salido en este año, espectacular y hermoso… Expand
  65. netoluizh
    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
  66. xchrrybomb_
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Magical! Love all the songs and I cried so much to some of them. This is so sentimental and real, love it
  67. leirbag
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    artista da decada, nesse álbum intimista ela prova mais uma vez sua grande personalidade artistica
  68. Locglo
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A sublime album as always. She keep us breathless with the track Dealer and thunder and emotional with beautiful and violet for roses.
  69. Aaronfinch19
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Literally amazing!!! 10/10 another amazing album from Lana del rey. Legit breathtaking!!!
  70. Camila_18
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel very strong the essence of Lana in this album, it transmits a nice nostalgia to me and I feel that it's a very intimate album and Lana has shown a certain vulnerability when it comes to releasing it, it's very well composed, a wonderful work for sure.… Expand
  71. williaamrcs
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Really one of her best album ever. I like the fact that she put previous unreleased songs on it. Lana Del Rey is truly an artist, she sings for her fans and her lyrics is true poetry. I'm excited for her next album and really hopes it will be that good.
  72. adamspadum
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is her love letter to the fans, with beautiful lyrics and production, it feels like you are walking in a cloud while listening to this. This record brings me so much peace and makes me feel so calm and Lana’s voice has never sounded better.
  73. P3ddro
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Nesse álbum , Lana consegue demonstrar seus sentimentos da forma mais pura e singela , através de uma voz pura com a harmonia dos instrumentos em orquestras. Del Rey, de fato conseguiu o que ela queria nos passar, que era seus mais íntimos sentimentos , suas letras se tornam poesias cantadas que nos fazem retornar ao passado, em uma época onde os amores venciam, sejam eles fracassados ouNesse álbum , Lana consegue demonstrar seus sentimentos da forma mais pura e singela , através de uma voz pura com a harmonia dos instrumentos em orquestras. Del Rey, de fato conseguiu o que ela queria nos passar, que era seus mais íntimos sentimentos , suas letras se tornam poesias cantadas que nos fazem retornar ao passado, em uma época onde os amores venciam, sejam eles fracassados ou não, acompanhados de uma coca cola, sentados em um hotel de beira de estrada e vendo o tempo passar.
    Os instrumentos que vão de um sopro à uma imitação de guitarra, na 13º faixa, intitulada Living Legend, onde, Del Rey relata a forma como as atitudes de seu amado às levam para o céu.
    Dealer , faixa 9º é a mais extravagante e volumosa do álbum, seus gritos em canto são como um suspiro de clamor por atenção.
    Thunder , 10º faixa , é a mais tocante do álbum, com a melhor letra e melodia, a harmonização dos instrumentos com a voz da cantora é surreal.
    Nota 10    … Expand
  74. ultravilent
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    lana always know how to make a masterpiece that is fresh and unique. with blue banisters, she proves that even further! 10/10!
  75. Jesusruess
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    She top NFR! this album is her best, i love you lana this is your best work and i love it, Stream Now Blue banisters
  76. camdenmc
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    10/10 album with songs of all different speeds , perfect for anyone listening to lana for the first time
  77. Jesuscevallos
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    One of her best works, the lyrics and the sounds is just a masterpiece, maybe at the same level of NFR
  78. Tatyp
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most amazing album of her, the lyrics, the songs, the Melodie’s, everything it’s beautiful,… Expand
  79. cledisson
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With Blue Banisters Lana shows that she always manages to reinvent herself, with unique lyrics and melodies that sounds like poetry in her voice, the album is perfect and ends with "sweet carolina" that shows the beautiful vocals, Blue Banisters is really another great work done by her with much love… Expand
  80. Lincol
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Complementando seu legado, Lana del Rey mostra que é de fato uma das maiores escritoras de nosso tempo.… Expand
  81. AaronTaha
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, Lana has been blessing us with the best music from day one. Sometimes i get really angry how badly the music industry treating her!! They literally don’t promote her! Instead they promote those untalented silly TWINKS. Don’t worry Lana you are our Living Legend. Thank you Lana for making us happy. -Aaron
  82. mxgariglio_
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A really good album. It's on point. The screaming, the feeling, the piano ballads, and everything else is amazing
  83. Brett12345
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Sheieoeihebebehee yeuehbe rush he d heheh d heheh hehe ysueheb e wh hehe heheh. E
  84. vmilitao
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    perfect album! for sure she has one of the best voices of all time and that is clear on her albums
  85. brettlovato12
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Great album ….. ss z zzz z z z z. S z s. S s s. S s s s shhshshsh shhshsbs h she’d.
  86. Mauriciort
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    a **** amazing job, lana slayed again as usual !!!
    iconic as all Lana's song's!!!!
  87. Jfaison
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    I love all the old Lana albums, don’t know how to feel about this one yet.
  88. Limunjaw
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    In her eight LP, Lana del Rey has brought her story through an entirely new "unreleased" lens. Blue banisters feels like a mosaic of all her earlier stuff. This is also her most wabi-sabi album to date, as she's shown that there's beauty in simplicity and imperfections.
  89. 7zam
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    This is Lana's most personal album. it's her story and she's telling it through her music. great production and songwriting
  90. cesarsour
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    she proved once again that she is the queen of alternative music and how her production is one of the bests nowadays
  91. xomahan
    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
  92. Babyxgirl
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    perfect album. beautiful...lana is a genius. Best songwritter of our time. full experience.
  93. Brooklyn_Summer
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    this album is art, every song sounds great Possibly among her top 10 albums
  94. PedroAlfas
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Legendary masterpiece really, crazy how it only took a couple of months to deliver music from this album after Cotcc.
  95. dearmarcos
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey proves once again that he is an unsurpassed icon and in full motion.
  96. bjmolinaa
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. Such an experience. The 15 songs-pack feels cohesive and like a bunch of fresh air. Dealer is a huge standout.
  97. Sharbel99
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Best of alternate music . Good vibe , perfect lyrics! One more masterpiece !
  98. AngelGabino
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey continues to show that she is a great songwriter and singer, this album is completely a gem worth listening to until you drop. Love it.
  99. Brunoo__
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Tão bom que me falta palavras para expressar, TE AMO Lana Del Rey apenas de te amo
  100. ddylrors
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. yassssSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS A SSSS… 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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