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. isabella33446
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best album! Lana is evolving more and more as an artist, and on this album she proved that even more, especially in her extraordinary compositions… Expand
  2. cotccnfr
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, outstandingly composed and balanced as all things should be. Arguably her best work to date.
  3. Adsonn
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Com certeza, um dos melhores trabalhos da Lana! O BLUE BANISTERS traz uma mistura de coisas que Lana já fez, como influência em álbum como Born To Die, ULTRAVIOLENCE e Lust For Life. Isso é incrível e mostra que Lana Dela Rey sempre foi boa no que faz
  4. CesarHernandez
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blue Banisters a really masterpiece at level of NFR, i hope this could have a best grade… Expand
  5. 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
  6. Positionsstan
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING, SHE PUT HER ENTIRE PEPSI COLA PU$$Y INTO THIS ALBUM. ITS PERFECTION
  7. gusalx
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    It's her most personal album til' now, it's so intimate that it feels like you're close to her. Text book, blue banisters, black bathing suit, dealer and thunder are my favorite ones.
  8. ddkelis
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    That's what we get when Lana opens her heart to her truth! Poetry, composition, harmony, melody, production: all came together so we could have a 10/10 project!
  9. feer_hg
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    It is such a good album that I would dare to say that together with Ultraviolence and NFR they make up the Holy Trinity.
  10. Alec1905r
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    For much of Lana's best works, of course like everyone else she will always be in the shadow of NFR, but still she certainly manages to stand out above others. Especially at times like For much of Lana's best works, of course like everyone else she will always be in the shadow of NFR, but still she certainly manages to stand out above others. Especially in moments like Arcadia or Living Legend
  11. rafaelflora
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Superb songwriting, when combined with the fresh-aired production and vocals just makes another Del Rey masterpiece.
  12. marcelomendoza
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Un gran trabajo, se nota la madurez y el empeño que pone en cada trabajo y cómo evoluciona artísticamente 10/10
  13. StevenUn
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Is this an album or is it just the voice of an angel telling stories? It is simply one of his best works, Lana del rey queen of the Alternative without a doubt
  14. Alifakhrij80
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    It's The Besttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttr
  15. Sadbaby11
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    So gorgeous, every song is a bop, the álbum made me chills. I only want to say thank u Lana, for two awesome albums this year, i love u.
  16. Stefano12
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es tan consistente y la producción es sublime, con unos vocales nunca antes vistos y su compasión cruda.
  17. DiegoRey
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's what I expected, I'm happy clear that if, for God's sake her vocals and those beautiful instruments, who will not love this album, Lana Del Rey was born to give us so much auditory perfection! ❤️‍… Expand
  18. ZunnyQueen
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    It is a perfectly balanced album, lana del Rey obtained a balance between explosive lyrics and unique rhythms, her voice was angelic in many of the songs, it has varied themes, she created oneIt is a perfectly balanced album, lana del Rey obtained a balance between explosive lyrics and unique rhythms, her voice was angelic in many of the songs, it has varied themes, she created one AIt is a perfectly balanced album, lana del Rey obtained a balance between explosive lyrics and unique rhythms, her voice was angelic in many of the songs, it has varied themes, she created oneIt is a perfectly balanced album, lana del Rey obtained a balance between explosive lyrics and unique rhythms, her voice was angelic in many of the songs, it has varied themes, she created one A unique piece of art, the whole concept of Blue Benisters, the analogies and the stories told makes the album have a plus, the familiarity with which you can identify in a masterful way as lana del rey could do few Sometimes you can reach or appreciate, this album is a 10/10 there is no bad or boring song, only listeners who do not know how to appreciate quality work and in a dual way it represents ,many contexts and stories that happen within the same album, at the end of Blue Benisters I felt that it was a job very well done in all aspects seen… Expand
  19. Gemkeane
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    does it need explaining? Thunder needs to be a single!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Jhonnyfran
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Olha goxtei muito!!! Achei os vocais dá Lana Super Diferentes...
    Pode ser coisa dá minha cabeça mas eu nunca vi ela cantado com essa entonação ( perfeita Tenha uma pegada melancólica romântica uiui. Enfim mais um álbum para transar*
  21. Migueljude24
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    El álbum es increíble de inicio a fin. If you lie down es de sus mejores canciones y urge que sea single Aun espero una colaboración entre Lana y Taylor ❤️
  22. Trebily
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Its beautiful as always, all albums of Lana Del Ray are great releases, i love all of them.
  23. 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.
  24. VikPoutine13
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    What else is there to say, Lana Del Rey proves time and time again throughout this record that she still has something new to bring to the table
  25. eandinos
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente album, letras sonidos, dandonos sus pasado y presente, claro es una artista… Expand
  26. Leandro_280
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Es un album hermoso, Lana no nos deja de dar arte en cada una de su canciones. Escuchar el piano entremezclado con la dulce y eterea voz de Lana es uno de los mayores placeres auditivos que puedo experimentar.
  27. RobertMora
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana del rey an artist who has undoubtedly left us strupefacts showing the potential she possesses, she is a great composer who writes from the heart, her compositions do not lose their influence characterized by the vintage style of Lana del rey. this album contains one of the best sounds you can add. without a doubt she has shown us that she is one of the best composers of the century
  28. MidasMan
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing album. The writing and production and everything just insane
  29. Lanaxme
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    AN AMAZING RECORD , thunder and living legend fit very well on the album amazing black bathing suit my fav
  30. 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
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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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