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. schischkor
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of Lana lyrically. What I loved about her previous album, “Chemtrails Over The Country Club” is that it was very intimate and honest: no loud production, great lyrics and vocal performance. And she didn’t change the course on this album either. Still very honest lyrics, that really explain many things from her past, she talks more about her family and friends. And it is kind of a backbone of the album lyrically. F. e. in “Wildflower Wildfire” she sings about her childhood/youth and how it affected her personality, “Sweet Carolina” is about her sister Chuck, who just gave birth recently, “Blue Banisters”, the title track is about her boyfriend, who left her, although he promised her tons of things, and now she’s with her girlfriends, and although they know they can’t give her what a man can, they still comfort her, and she loves those little things: “Tex and Mex” (dogs) “are in the bay, Chuckie’a making birthday cake, Jake is running bare feet, there’s a baby on the way”. But the album is not only about family. One of the singles, “Arcadia” and the other song “Black Bathing Suit” ate about the hate, that she faced, the articles in magazines, the fat-phobia and the way that she was constantly mocked by the media and people in the internet, and now she’s just looking for a better world, a world of her own, where she can find peace. The vocal performance is also magnificent, from very gentle and fragile in “Sweet Carolina”, and “Beautiful” to raging and screaming in “Dealer” and “Black Bathing Suit”. And very interesting and pretty experimental ones, f. e. in “Living Legend” in bridge she made her voice sound like a sax or an electric guitar. On a side of production we also have great outros (“If You Lie Down With Me”), great synths on “Wildflower Wildfire”, a great “Interlude — The Trio”, and like in her previous works, f. e. “Lust For Life”, there are very nice sound effects that give you understanding of the vibe of the song, so you’re really involved in the song, f. e. crows in the beginning of “Black Bathing Suit” or strings part in “Thunder” which really set the mood of the song. Although the record is very cohesive is really doesn’t sound that long, nor it doesn’t sound boring, many songs are definitely growers, and are not so catchy on the first listen, but after u listen it 5 times and more, you get into them and really feel the story. Overall, a masterpiece. I would recommend it to listen to everyone just because of the lyrics, their complexity and beauty.… Expand
  2. JahisberGomez
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Un trabajo excelente, donde demuestra una vez mas su versatilidad. La producción, las letras, la voz, todo es muy armonioso, un album concreto a la altura de su mejor album NFR. Un album excelente.
  3. GioMarez
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Beautiful songs and lyrics. I really enjoy listeting this album. Lana did an amazing job. Thanks Lana !
  4. o_ahs_k
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The instruments are wonderful. I've never heard such a versatile piano. Sometimes it sounds like a creepy doll theme… Sometimes it sounds powerful and 2 seconds later it’s fragile again…
    Lana's voice is so diverse.
    She sings, speaks and screams. Blue Banisters is a masterpiece.
  5. ThereisAsleuth
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a masterpiece. My best Lana's album after BTD, NFR and Honeymoon. I really love it… Expand
  6. Bax-17
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana del Rey nos vuelve a entregar una masterpiece, su historia, contada desde diferentes aspectos de la vida y cómo a lo largo de su carrera se ha mantenido fiel a sí misma.
  7. Diego31
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Its amazing, Her album its so important for me she teach me love myself

    The lyrics are incredible and de music is so perfect for every song I love Her so much
  8. Andyphantomhive
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such as beautiful álbum, Lana del Rey is magic. I really feel this album she deserves the best and she makes art ❤… Expand
  9. Adolpherys
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Las baladas de piano jamás habían sonado de una manera tan especial como en Blue Banisters.
    Del Rey continúa en su trayecto de evolución artística y personal, y hace su segunda parada en lo que va del año. Blue Banisters está al nivel de sus mejores trabajos, y, si me lo preguntan, es hasta ahora su mejor trabajo.
  10. adrian11
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey nunca deja de sorprender, cada canción es única, no puedo parar de escuchar el álbum cada vez me enamoro más, sin duda Lana del Rey lazo el álbum del año es realmente perfecto.
  11. EDionicio
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Este disco es tan hermoso, diría que es igual de bueno que NFR!, especialmente por Dealer, una canción que sin duda alguna puedo considerar como una de sus mejores obras.
  12. JhonyDelRey
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Is a wonderful masterpiece, with beautiful lyrics. Beautiful voices, sounds and instrumental !
    I love her voice and everything
  13. Shdhdb
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so good! The songwriting as always is excellent, and the songs sound so mature and elegant. She met all expectations for this record!
  14. giselly_67
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a Lana entregou tudo na faixa dealer, a voz dela está perfeita, e o ritmo da música então...… Expand
  15. felipealmeidad
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    OMG, this album is the pinnacle of perfection! truly a sung poetry. The compositions are so sweet, the soft instruments, combined with the angelic voice of Del Rey, giving rise to the Blue Banisters.
  16. Mexii
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    At a loss of words..crying shaking throwing up sweating wheezing seizing hyperventilating convulsing as I listen..
  17. Alonsomr
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Such a perfect album, one of my favorites of her. The lyrics are just beautiful.
  18. ironely
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    i would like to say that im not surprised because all of her albums are always this good (or better), however, i am surprised, she keeps topping all of her albums.
  19. 2002alv
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This is álbum is magic, beautiful and special. I’m in love and can say that is my favorite
  20. ashslan
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    the best and different lana’s album
    arcadia, black bathing suit, beautiful, violets for roses, dealer, thunder, cherry blossom, sweet carolina
  21. ByronFJ
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de sus mejores álbumes, las letras son perfectas, la producción tiene muchos detalles instrumentales hermosos. If you lie down with me una de sus mejores canciones.… Expand
  22. 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!
  23. DmitryVo
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    One of best Lana's albums. Lana returned to her classic sound, while the lyrics and sound remained the same as in Norman... If You Lie Down With Me, Violets for Roses, Wildflower Wildfire, Black Bathing Suit and Thunder are the most amaizing songs.
  24. boyparanoid
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This album is so good and refined, Lana Del Rey just become a american god songwriter.
  25. gayforvenus
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    An absolutely beautiful and masterful record. Every song on here is different and fantastic
  26. Ultravq111
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    She put her entire lanussy into the album 10/10 would recommend ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  27. jaimeedaddy
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, i’ve got so many emotions, all the songs str unique, interesting, story telling, literally one of the best records this year.
  28. Afg86
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Love the lyrics and the ghostly atmosphere of Black Bathing Suit. Definitely one of the best songs alongside Wildflower wildfire and Blue Banisters.
  29. Dreen
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    The album itself is an amazing piece, every single track has its own story. Has older songs and newer songs put in together which all together makes the perfect album it deserves all the love and attention
  30. filipibofinger
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Eu amei esse novo álbum, e como se fossem lindas poesias cantadas com belos arranjos do começo ao fim
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Metascore
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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