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. Carlos1979
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Quite honestly this is Lana's best album to date! Her writing skills are another level her voice all the music elements blended in this album is pure awesomeness! Release a album after quit social media with 0 promotion from her or even her record label says a lot about the power of her talent.
  2. Sexklo
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It feels like we’ve finally gotten a really deep look into Lana’s life. Almost feels like the completion of her story.
  3. teabrown
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most refined Lana has ever been with her signature sound that somehow is different with each new album, but still 100% authentic to her craft. The lyrics of this album share a much more vulnerable side to Lana compared to her more surface level emotional music on earlier albums such as Born To Die and Ultraviolence. Lana goes into fine detail of these happenings in her life to share her a true side to herself. Later we get beautiful tracks that highlight peaks in her artistry throughout her career all in one album.

    The track Black Bathing Suit is a very experimental song with stunning lyrics and storytelling and a grand outro the pushes out Lana’s emotions more than perfectly into song.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. ronnih
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    **** cultural reset. iconic, showstopping, beautiful, never been done before, monumental, phenomenal
  6. vic1111
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    one of her best albums
  7. Serialkstan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Her most alternative and experimental record to date. Lana Del Rey continues to successfully defy the trends in the music industry and to lean in the right direction.
  8. StephanieHM
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana´s second album this year show us a different perspective of her story and how a great songwriter she is and still can get out of her comfort zone and do great music a truly living legend
  9. juankdelrey
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It’s a wonderful project, where we can see Lana showing her true self and knowledge she has gained over the full length of her career, becoming musically and lyrically a genius
  10. Darianaalvarado
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    I love this album, I think this album is super personal to her and she’s trying to shared w us a little bit of her personal life.
  11. MaxOakland
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Listening to this album is a beautiful experience. It's got a lot going for it. It sounds lush and huge, like a canyon. There are a lot of piano songs which I usually don't love but most of them have great melodies and atmosphere so it works
  12. SimonXCX
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing album !!! beautiful vocals, loved the delivery on ‘Dealer’, and the use of her voice as a guitar solo on ‘Living Legend’ was phenomenal.
  13. Danyel1502
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The eighth studio album by Lana Del Rey comprises older and newer songs that give life to a timeless masterpiece.
  14. mequetrefe
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Her most vocally diverse album!!! Amazing eighth full-length release from the queen of sad girls Lana Del Rey. Nearly tops her magnum opus Norman F*****g Rockwell.
  15. solodiegok
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Sin duda, Lana en este álbum nos abre paso a adentrarnos un poco más en su verdadero yo, como persona que es. Sin duda, esto se ve reflejado en cada letra de este álbum, simplemente una experiencia única, con cada melodía. Del Rey siempre sorprende con algo nuevo respecto al juego de los sonidos. Agradecido de poder contar con una artistas de tal nivel, y así verla crecer y desarrollarseSin duda, Lana en este álbum nos abre paso a adentrarnos un poco más en su verdadero yo, como persona que es. Sin duda, esto se ve reflejado en cada letra de este álbum, simplemente una experiencia única, con cada melodía. Del Rey siempre sorprende con algo nuevo respecto al juego de los sonidos. Agradecido de poder contar con una artistas de tal nivel, y así verla crecer y desarrollarse tanto como persona y artista que es. Thank u Lana… Expand
  16. carlosjim3n3z
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Pretty cool album, honestly one of the best of her, congratulations Elizabeth!
  17. camz13
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    pure masterpiece, the versatility of the sounds is amazing. lana did it again
  18. aduncan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect. That’s all I can really say, I just have to make this review 75 characters. Lana is a musical genius, no one can deny that!!!!!!
  19. LanaDelYay
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album was amazing. On the first listen I wasn’t sure but now I’m in love with it. It’s so intricate and soft and the lyric quality is top notch as always. Great vocals too. It’s perfect
  20. kenny_revell
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally such a good album!!! has no skips and is just beautifully written and produced!!! one of her best (but she she has no bad albums)!!… Expand
  21. ohmadellyn
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    In an album where finally begins to find her happiness, no metaphors just rawness and truth. I have been a fan of Lana since 2013 and can say that this album is truly a breathing legacy
  22. blkbathingsuit
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    no skips, flawless album. lana proved everyone she's still got her magic touch.
  23. endrewfr
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana mostrou mais uma vez como é uma pessoa vulnerável e saiu da sua antiga zona de conforto mostrando mais um vez o porque ser tão grande e maravilhosa artista.
  24. picassoblue
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Blue Banisters is beautiful, sincere and cohesive from start to finish. A moving experience from a true living legend.
  25. juanuwu1
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    se cagó en lordeforme asiesza como siempre la reina del alternativo siendo más talentosa que el ogro que canta poder solar
  26. ArturPKMN
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Listening to this album is a unique experience. It's a masterpiece that only Lana Del Rey could do. It's personal, intimate, poetic, breathtaking. There is no other artist at this level in alternative pop.
  27. jliltd
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album did to me what many simply cannot do. I laid in my bed and found myself in a trance, or what could have also been allure. I don't exactly know what it was. I found it very hard to listen to, not necessarily because of any negative reason, I simply don't know, but it is so complex and the embodiment of a wild and emotive ride, truly. Packed with possibly what is Lana's best songThis album did to me what many simply cannot do. I laid in my bed and found myself in a trance, or what could have also been allure. I don't exactly know what it was. I found it very hard to listen to, not necessarily because of any negative reason, I simply don't know, but it is so complex and the embodiment of a wild and emotive ride, truly. Packed with possibly what is Lana's best song writing skills yet, while simultaneously being very reminiscent of the sound of 'Ultraviolence' it feels rewarding and satisfying to observe 'Blue Banisters' become part of what is now an established holy trinity: Her sisters 'NFR', 'Chemtrails over the country club' and now, alongside them, being held by her hand and with her two dogs behind her, here comes 'Blue Banisters'. The two previous albums showcased Lana's maturity and established her as a VERY talented poet, that title cannot be denied, and Blue Banisters as the most recent of Lana's artistic projects is no exception to this title. With the exception of the singles, 'Black Bathing Suit', 'Beautiful' and 'Sweet Carolina' are the highlights of the album in my opinion. It honestly felt just like a novel, full of symbolism and beautiful imagery. 10/10 for me.… Expand
  28. ZACHAZANZA
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana Is back after barely a few months since her album COTCC was released with some if her best songs to date. Hard to pick a standout out of an album of deep cuts and superb lyricism but Arcadia, Black Bathing Suit and Cherry Blossom are up there as some of her best work. 10/10… Expand
  29. l_l-Mist-l_l
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album was Amazing, Show stopping, I cried. She really is the queen of Alt.
  30. Daniel7320
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a masterpiece, the lyrics and the sound blends into perfection , I’m in tears… 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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