Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 342 out of 4261
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  1. rebuzzi
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    legendary, she delivered one of the best albums of 2021! Lana never fails to serve
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. liambloomer
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    This album is perfection but isn’t even lanas best that’s how good she is every song is flawless
  5. Juanangelaguirr
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Este album es impresionante tanto los ritmos como las liricas me dejaron impresionado uno de los mejores album de lana del rey❤️
  6. Blae_ryle123
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    It's so yass. It's giving us, giving us too much. You know what it is giving? It's giving a 10/10 yass that's right. A 10/10 album. Her vocals yass her lyrics yass her production yass, everything is just yass. Perfect record
  7. 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.
  8. Aleejndroo
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de lana del rey, sin duda alguna nos sigue dando arte
  9. htvinhh
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album was a new masterpiece. I really love it - truly artist of the years.
  10. Idamixn
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda Blue Banisters es un álbum inmensamente maravilloso, tiene canciones tan hermosas como Dealer, Thunder, Cherry Blossom. Sin duda este álbum es tan increíble.… Expand
  11. Tannguyen
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can’t explain this album
    Just really really good
    Prety nice Omg i scream    … Expand
  12. leozleo
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    With Blue Banisters Lana is giving another amazing album, the songs are very cohesive and it gives a similar vibe like Ultraviolence but in a new and fresh way. It’s lyrically her best album and the production is breathtaking. Black Bathing Suit and Dealer are the best example that she’s also capable of taking risks.
    Thunder is even better now and the order of Nectar Of The Gods, Living    With Blue Banisters Lana is giving another amazing album, the songs are very cohesive and it gives a similar vibe like Ultraviolence but in a new and fresh way. It’s lyrically her best album and the production is breathtaking. Black Bathing Suit and Dealer are the best example that she’s also capable of taking risks.
    Thunder is even better now and the order of Nectar Of The Gods, Living Legend and Cherry Blossom was the right choice. My favourite songs are Black Bathing Suit, Dealer and Wildflower Wildfire.

    For me it’s in the top 3 of all her albums, together with NFR and Honeymoon    … Expand
  13. sergiooo15
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es muy hermoso, uno de sus mejores álbumes, arte, beautiful es muy hermosa y thunder muy sentimental, una obra de arte… Expand
  14. Djgallagher
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes… Expand
  15. IceCoffee89
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    I wasn’t that excited since the last album was a little boring for me, but this album really take a step forward making some interesting decisions with the sound of the project I feel is the second best album and I love how Lana sound in this.
  16. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    Realmente amé Arcadia, aunque Lana haya hecho mejores canciones que esa. No mi álbum favorito, pero dentro del todo está bien para escucharlo de vez en cuando.
  17. leanester
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    A very personal, intimate, beautifully crafted masterpiece which make take a bit of time to sink in due to its more varied melodies and sounds, maybe not as cohesive as all of her other albums (which is not a bad thing and still manages to work perfectly), however after a few listens can definitely become a favorite. Super recommended.
  18. Dinosaraaah
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A Lana consegue se reinventar e se manter fiel a sua essência, letras pessoais com significados nas entrelinhas, as melhores faixas na minha opinião são dealer e Black bathing suit mas todas do álbum merecem destaque por trazer partes da história contada no álbum
  19. Kaiqsz
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é a pintura da melancolia e tragédia - a pandemia, ataques e o medo - em tons de bege. A maestria com que Lana dirigiu um montante de batidas e temáticas desorquestradas nesse disco é histórico. Talvez não sejam músicas para as críticas, ela não pareceu se preocupar com isso pelo arranjo das coisas e a coesão que não está em sua totalidade, mas ela sabia que os fãs amariam asEsse álbum é a pintura da melancolia e tragédia - a pandemia, ataques e o medo - em tons de bege. A maestria com que Lana dirigiu um montante de batidas e temáticas desorquestradas nesse disco é histórico. Talvez não sejam músicas para as críticas, ela não pareceu se preocupar com isso pelo arranjo das coisas e a coesão que não está em sua totalidade, mas ela sabia que os fãs amariam as músicas e sabia que amariam saber que ela está confortável estando exatamente onde está. Um convite despretencioso à sua discografia, e é por essa razão o disco agrada Gregos & Troianos. Quais serão seus próximos passos? O futuro, o presente, o passado e o lirismo de Lana Del Rey irão nos dizer!… Expand
  20. WillianRockwell
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    As a true poet, Lana Del Rey reinvents herself and delivers another album worthy of the Queen of the Alternative.
  21. liyema_mpompi
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    in trices where lying, capping & perpetuating nonchalant behaviour is what keeps people in relevant clouds & that being used as main judge of talent i have to give ms lana props for sticking to honesty, vulnerability and respecting artistry. i am giving this album a 9/10 because she is effortless yet gives the quality channeling mainstream releases.
  22. kondorosipeti
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    One of Lana’s best album! Her songwriting is consistently mesmerizing! Her vocals are beautiful! Simply ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!
  23. AlexAsamiya
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión!!
    Es como si NFR y Ultraviolence tuvieran un hijo. Alejada del folk que COTCC envolvía y ahora con un piano dominante en la molodia.
    Lana del rey nos abre nuevamente su corazón.
  24. Emotionbig
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    I have to say, this is her Sgt Pepper, Kid A, Ray of light....strange and honest, weird and seductive. I cant belive she made such a great record, so pure and magical almost. It pulls you in and keeps you in her world. Bravo!
  25. Raul013
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    10/10 album of the year, deserve a grammy for it. One of lana’s best releases
  26. BillieMercury
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    Alright, I just went through my first couple listens, and these are my thoughts. First of all, there's something about the conveyance that I'm not 100% sure about. Let's use "Beautiful" as an example. Like she literally served us an amazing lyric referencing Picasso's blue period and NFR, but then its just "Beautiful, beautiful / Beautiful like you" in the same tone as the rest of theAlright, I just went through my first couple listens, and these are my thoughts. First of all, there's something about the conveyance that I'm not 100% sure about. Let's use "Beautiful" as an example. Like she literally served us an amazing lyric referencing Picasso's blue period and NFR, but then its just "Beautiful, beautiful / Beautiful like you" in the same tone as the rest of the song. Like I just want her to go swooning in there "Shades of Cool" style and DELIVER that chorus. Just a little bit harder on the vocals in certain areas of the verses/choruses and I feel like it could have made a bigger impact on a lot of the tracks. I still love "Beautiful" nonetheless, and I hope this makes sense.

    Now. My two absolute favorite things about this album are its vocal layering and melodies. This is usually one of the biggest reasons I love Lana, but there's something about this album that is just especially enthralling in this regard. These elements are what make my favorite songs off Blue Banisters, including "Violets for Roses," and "Black Bathing Suit." I'm not sure how she did it, or ever does it, but she ate and left no crumbs in this department. "Thunder" is certainly a standout track as well imo, which was a pleasant surprise considering I wasn't a huge fan of the demo version. Prior to the album's release, I pretty much never listened to the first three singles (nor did I respect them as I should've), but I revisited them this morning and dayum. I'm still not feeling the title track entirely, but I suddenly adore "Text Book" and "Wildflower." Again, the melodies are just *chef's kiss*.

    Arcadia doesn't need an explanation.

    To continue, I know I said that her vocal technique needed to be pushed further in certain areas a second ago, but it must also be mentioned that she took many risks, especially with "Dealer." We've never heard our girl sound like this before, and even if you don't enjoy it, you must respect her for trying something new.

    Also, I know its not a *Lana* song, but "The Trio" interlude is everything! I honestly kind of wish she would have included more influence from that sound, at least a little bit, but then again, I've always had a burning desire to hear that from her. Some people want Californian Lana, I want Blondie Del Rey and El Mariachi LOL. Don't know why.

    This isn't my favorite Lana Del Rey album, but I'm already bonding with quite a few of the songs. To be fair though, I don't think she could beat Norman Rockwell in my mind, nor could I get the same feeling I did when I listened to "Cinnamon Girl" for the first time, ever again. Right now I'd say its coinciding with Honeymoon and Lust for Life, maybe a tad higher. I certainly love this one more than Chemtrails Over the Country Club, which I still haven't grown attached to and only listen to "Yosemite" on occasion. (I'm sure I'll regret that notion someday, when I finally fall in love with it) Overall, this is certainly an amazing listen for both old and new Lana fans, and doesn't contain a single skip.

    Instant favorites: "Arcadia," "Interlude - The Trio," "Black Bathing Suit," "Thunder"
    Quickly falling in love with: "Text Book," "If You Lie Down With Me," "Violets for Roses," "Wildflower Wildfire," "Nectar of the Gods"
    Least favorites: None really, but "Cherry Blossom" atm, if I had to pick. (Gorgeous, just underwhelming)

    Edit 10/23: Okay, I bumped up my rating to an 8 and Violets for Roses is officially a fave. I'd also say its solidly above Honeymoon (The Blackest Day is still queen though). Pretty sure BB is going to 100% beat out LFL by tomorrow.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. cotccnfr
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, outstandingly composed and balanced as all things should be. Arguably her best work to date.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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