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. Shemzzz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Some of her best work, her voice on songs like Dealer and Living Legend showcase her skills as a vocalist and Sweet Carolina and Blue Banisters (title track) showcase some of her best lyrics! She’ll never stop being the best of the best
  2. joaoserrado
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing omg lana werkkk slay queen pop innovative creative original trendsetter
  3. rricky
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album in the world better than y’all’s favs and also demi tankeddddd… Expand
  4. brrunosouzza
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Com certeza um dos melhores álbuns da Lana. Mesmo sendo lançado bem próximo ao Chemtrwils Over the Country Club, Blue Banisters tem uma atmosfera única, intimista e pessoal.

    Difícil escolher uma música favorita ou destaque, mas sempre existem aquelas que estão no “repeat”, como “Beautiful, Dealer, Thunder, Living Legend e Sweet Carolina”, casa com uma seu ritmo, harmonia, instrumental e    Com certeza um dos melhores álbuns da Lana. Mesmo sendo lançado bem próximo ao Chemtrwils Over the Country Club, Blue Banisters tem uma atmosfera única, intimista e pessoal.

    Difícil escolher uma música favorita ou destaque, mas sempre existem aquelas que estão no “repeat”, como “Beautiful, Dealer, Thunder, Living Legend e Sweet Carolina”, casa com uma seu ritmo, harmonia, instrumental e letras túnicas que transforma esse álbum em um dos meus mais adorados de Lana Del Rey.    … Expand
  5. theandrodemaboy
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not her best album, but still good! Can't wait for the neeeeeeeeeeew album!… Expand
  6. cruelwrls
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    amazingly perfect, lana del rey did it again, she came to serve and she successfully did it.
  7. jamieldel
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    One of her most personal and emotional albums. Love her vocals and lyricism in this album.
  8. zaynxz
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    it's such a beautiful and mature album something most pop girls can't do " dealer " " if you lie down with me" and " thunder " are the highlights of the album
  9. alesio_delrey
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    this album is just perfect. the voice of lana is so angelic. the tracks are awesome and my fav is living legend the outro is FIRE with the scream
  10. riotgirl
    Aug 21, 2022
    5
    stop trying to dethrone her number one spot, blue banisters is a great album & ldr is a talented songwriter/singer. enough.
  11. elris
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many trolls here, rating it low, I don't know if this is true but I saw that it might be demi stans. Stop rating it low, just for y'all's fave new album to go #1 here, when you haven't heard of this album. Textbook, the first song in the album, talks about losing your father, it mentions the black lives matter protest which is very important and influential for today's society, some of it's lyrics are "There we were, screamin', 'Black Lives Matter'." and "And I saw you saw who I am God, I wish I was with my father. He could see us in all our splendor. All the things I couldn't want for him, I screamed for them (oh, oh) ; I screamed for them (ah - ah)." ; My favorite songs in this album are black bathing suit, if you lie down with me, and violets for roses.… Expand
  12. neverhadabagel
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Another amazing album from Lana!! While I prefer her high instrumental works, most songs here being stripped down did not take away the amazing melodies.
  13. Mattia96
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this album fruit of the maturation of poetry and music of lana del Rey, making full part of her legacy
  14. flipsides
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    best album big slay ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
  15. jamiebowerswife
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous album lana will never be defeated… she slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyed
  16. mrjadevine
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I love every second of this album. The more I listen to it the more I fall in love with it. I waited so long for some of the songs and hearing them on this record made me literally cry. I love the experience of listening to the album.
  17. osabamask
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    not Lana’s best album imo but still great. Thunder is one of her best songs.
  18. Lanadelrey4life
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Black Bathing Suit is delightful and dealer is unexpected. Best album of all time. Gives similar vibes to Ultraviolence.
  19. mazzystar
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    amazing album thank u lana for making this beautiful work of art. lana once again proving that she is a genius. waiting for her new album xoxo
  20. kwsqueen
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Wonderful album! Lana is amazing and her music is so beautiful. I love Blue Banisters so much!
  21. StarBear
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't like the album, the songs are terrible,it's pure garbage, queen Taylor can do better… Expand
  22. javie4
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana del Rey's most underrated album is a masterpiece of album. All songs are perfect from the beginning until the end. Sweet carolina and Cherry Blossom makes me feel like in heaven… Expand
  23. WillEnciodes
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Keep crying y'all, Lana still is still on top and solos your favs
  24. kateiconica
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece from lana so raw and meaningful. iconic. thunder black bathing suit and living legend are god
  25. Matteoplacc
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album! Every song is such an experience! She confirms once again that she is the best singer songwriter of our time.… Expand
  26. kingofgasstatio
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    best album of all time i love love living legend and cherry blossom and the title track
  27. ajjajsjjshs
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    herrrrrr slayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeesssttttt album ever iiii loovveee lannnaaaa
  28. Moto_mami
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her vocals in this álbum are amazing and the songs are beautiful!
    One of the best albums of all time
  29. seldereyxxx
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece. Much better than her previous record. Dealer must be a hit
  30. 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
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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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