Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,872 out of 4261
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 4261
  3. Negative: 342 out of 4261
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  1. EmaAlegre
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Amazing, both lyrics and sounds. Lana is a complete artist and once again surprised me with this album.
  2. Amirg7
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    A beautiful album !!! It’s very inspiring to see such a beautiful singer releases two albums in one year, different than each other…
    This one is my favourite
  3. sarahfahd
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    and she does it again art
  4. lanastradedrose
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this best album to literally ever exist. no one does it better than miss del rey. that one part in living legend literally breaks off pieces of my heart each time i listen to it. DEALER?????? THE BEST SONG TO EVER BE MADE. omg and black bathing suit, girl put her whole **** back into that song. i’m honestly at a loss for words cause of this album. deserves a grammy.… Expand
  5. G_Trench
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This was one of her most profound works, which leads us to know a little more about her, showing us a piece of her soul.
  6. Eliijah
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING work of art. Each song is embedded with different meanings and experiences. It shows Lana Del Rey’s whole vocal range, artistry, writing skills, and her experiences. I love the groovy feel in Text Book and Dealer. I love the guitar sounding voice of Lana Del Rey in the Living Legend outro. I love her screams in Dealer. I love the way Nectar of the Gods expresses how tired she is ofAMAZING work of art. Each song is embedded with different meanings and experiences. It shows Lana Del Rey’s whole vocal range, artistry, writing skills, and her experiences. I love the groovy feel in Text Book and Dealer. I love the guitar sounding voice of Lana Del Rey in the Living Legend outro. I love her screams in Dealer. I love the way Nectar of the Gods expresses how tired she is of this “Cruel world” (throwback to UV). I love how sweet yet painful Cherry Blossom is. I could go on and on about how amazing this record is. Truly deserving of AOTY and lots of recognition.… Expand
  7. mariamoncada
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    TE AMO LANA, GRACIAS POR ESTE GRAAAAAAAN ALBUM, ES SIMPLEMENTE MARAVILLOSOOOOOO, ES LO MEJOR QUE MIS OIDOS HAN ESCUCHADO, GRACIAS POR TANTO ARTE, MI ALBUM FAVORITO SIN DUDA ALGUNA, ESCUCHENLO, NO SE VAN A ARREPENTIR❤️
  8. imnotarealgirl
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    such a pretty album
    different from the rest but I loved the vocals, the production, the lyrics very intimate and personal loved the references to her old songs it’s so pretty
    love you lana
  9. cigs
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best. I love that you can hear "old ultraviolence" vibes (living legend/cherry blossom) with the "newest nfr/chemtrails" vibes (dealer/text book/blue banisters).
    It's like a mix of some eras.
    I can't stop listening to this album and i'm sure it'll age well.
    Unpopular opinion - i liked demo version of thunder better.
  10. lustforxanny
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    just as good as NFR , masterpiece , wondering what will she do with her next album
  11. sam_roffle
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Such a great album, the raw vocals and abstract story telling is very new with this album. Some of the best lyricism and musical effect in all Lana history. Definitely close to the top of her best album alongside ultraviolence
  12. lanadelreystan1
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Honestly this album is soo good. Probably her best. With improving vocals and songwriting lana del rey really served with this album.
  13. KayoGabriel
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores albuns da sua carreira! Apesar de não ser um albúm que se adapta aos requisitos da indústria, atrai bastante o público e a base de fans que Del Rey construi e mantém desde meados de 2010 com "Video Games". Acredito que terá a mesma influência no pop e alternativo que os seus discos anteriores tiveram.
  14. Kaed
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only reason she loses a point is because of the altering of Thunder. I love the new version though. The album is immaculate… Expand
  15. Jorlind
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Blue Banister contains powerful lyrics, a great symphony, I must said that “The Trio” interlude is such an amazing composition. Violins on Thunder are heavenly. Amazing Album!
  16. 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
  17. nicolausdemello
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To me it's one of the best albums she has ever made, so personal. It literally feels like a musical autobiography and just as she said, no one gets to speak about her except her own self, and she did. This album is pretty much the most creative and sonically experimental, and it worked. Truly amazing piece of work and blessed this year with Blue Banisters. I see no bad songs/skips on this album and all of them are my favourite songs. The way this album just touches my heart and soul and forces me to be more authentic and accepting and let myself feel everything this album has to offer, is pretty much what she is tryna say. The sound of this album is very stripped down letting her vocals and songwriting shine best than ever before, but the instrumentalism doesn't stay back being bland. It's very creatively produced and interestingly composed which keeps the listener hooked and ask for more. We can see her being true to herself and the audience, being the most authentic she has ever been as a artist, disclosing pieces of her personal life and shutting down the negative critics or hate she often used to get but she never really answered back to them, and now she did with confidence, grace, and truthfulness while holding on to her creative genius and standing up for herself. Go stream it!… Expand
  18. Axcel182
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Love gris álbum, every single son is a masterpiece, the códice of del reys is Another way to want to Stay here in the planet
  19. mylesmcculloch
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    She has done it again! Lana continues to prove nobody is on the same level as her. Go stream Blue Banisters now!
  20. Dnabrahim
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    O terceiro melhor álbum da carreira, Lana mostrando para o mundo mais uma vez que é a maior que existe
  21. Samthrani
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    A great album, one of her best great production and lyricism and excellent vicals.
  22. kerrimac
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful! Another complete masterpiece, have been listening on repeat since its release!
  23. Jerryv3ga
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana really outdid herself, not surprising! Probably her best album, and definitely the best album this year!
  24. blazooo
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    simply one of her best albums, i got so many emotions while listening to this album god
  25. Jamierenton
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A beautiful addition into the Lana Del Rey universe. This album really feels like a track run of greatest hit, I simply love her
  26. witchyyyyy
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    brilliant, stunning. songwriting and production beautiful as always! best songs are violets for roses, text book, if you lie down with me, thunder and dealer, the vocals!!! the production makes me feel like im levitating in the sky on a jazzy dreamy night. absoluetly stunning, she outdid herself with this album.
  27. PlumpRook
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Emotional and unique. In songs such as “Dealer”, you may be shocked by how much you are into it.
  28. Annaka666
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is 2021, and Lana Del Rey continues to impress us since 2012 with new, original music! She is definitely the most underrated artist of her time, and does not get the credit she deserves! This album has everything! Lana poured her heart and soul into each song with emotion and rage! There was little to no promotion with this album, and yet she is able to mesmerize us all with her music and lyrics, and basically everyone. This is Lana’s most personal album as she shares her life experiences, and what she has been through the last couple of years. Lana is that one special artist where as you listen to her songs, you are carried away. This artist has evolved so much over the years, and will continue to do so. Lana loves her music, and strays away from mainstream, she is special.… Expand
  29. Wesleyn
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    uma mulher que escreve como lana del rey merece todo reconhecimento do mundo ❤️
  30. 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
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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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