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  1. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Ok so, I'm incredibly in love with this work of Lana. 10/10, loving it so far.
  2. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Este disco es una pasada, vuelve una classic lana de una forma muy íntima y con unas letras espectaculares
    Top 3: Living legend, beatiful, thunder
  3. Oct 24, 2021
    10
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  4. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is truly a masterpiece and the album of the decade. I really can’t describe how much I love this album. It has no flaws Expand
  5. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ну это лучший альбом в моей жизни, после ультры конечно. Дилер это что-то, а чери блоссом это маленькая колыбельная, под которую хочется заснуть (в хорошем смысле). Этот альбом что-то личное и родное, особенно чувствуется в песне свит Каролина. Ну альбом шедеврален! Expand
  6. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece with 0 skips.
    The story telling through the lyrics and the symbolism is just mind blowing. The production, which many people have complained about after her last 2 albums, is so much better, though we still got piano ballads, it was a more mature clean production, very well structured.
    Perfection!
  7. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    It truly is her magnum opus, so obsessed with the poetic lyrics and melodies.
  8. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Feels a lot like Ultraviolence. Love love love my favourite track has to be thunder
  9. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    What an excellent album as always! Such a good work in it lyrically and musically!
  10. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    show amazing, i love her show much, her music saves my life, huhuhu tuyet voi form vietnam
  11. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana’s music has always been so powerful, emotional and captivating, but this takes it to an entirely different level. She’s so bare when it comes to her audience… and that’s what people love about her; she presents the subjects of her songs in such a beautiful romanticized way. My favourites have to be Nectar of the Gods, Lie Down Next to me, Dealer, Thunder, basically the whole albumLana’s music has always been so powerful, emotional and captivating, but this takes it to an entirely different level. She’s so bare when it comes to her audience… and that’s what people love about her; she presents the subjects of her songs in such a beautiful romanticized way. My favourites have to be Nectar of the Gods, Lie Down Next to me, Dealer, Thunder, basically the whole album entirely. This newest album Lana has but out is entirely different from COTCC and ones before it. Expand
  12. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I love it so much, such a nice album, it’s really made me a good mood. Lana have never disappointing us.
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  13. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of 2021. She has outdone herself, again…
    She feels more down to hearth and more personal than ever before, loving this new Lana.
  14. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best **** album there is, literally you will start crying and dancing. it’s beautiful Expand
  15. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    her best album. emotional, sensual, beautiful. she has really outdone herself.
  16. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    masterpiecejdjjsjsjjsjsjsjjsjssjjjsjsjfohsoyosgoshoshogdogdigdogdogosgisgigsigskvdkhoh
  17. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dealer has a very nostalgic peace to it love her new producer the album sounds so beautiful and is exiting proud of her can’t wait for the next Expand
  18. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I want to say that it is the best album I have ever heard. It’s so amazing and wonderful. I can’t describe I love “Blue banisters”
  19. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I loved this new release, Lana gave us a new side of her with this album.
    The production is so beautiful and rare.
    Lana's lyrics are always on point.
    And about vocals, we all know that Lana loves to surprise us with new sounds and vocals, and she did that with this new release. I'm glad that I listened to this, it made this Autumn/winter period so much better for me
  20. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    i was so sad for the last three days in a row and Lana released this masterpiece omg, i feel a lot better now.
  21. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    He won't pick up his phone
    Please don't try my father either He ain't been home for years I know I'm no spirit seeker I can't sleep through the tears I get lost in the ether I check it, I wreck it, I turn it around I gave you all my money, gave you all my money Gave you all my money, gave you all my money I don't wanna live I don't wanna give
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    He won't pick up his phone
    Please don't try my father either
    He ain't been home for years
    I know I'm no spirit seeker
    I can't sleep through the tears
    I get lost in the ether
    I check it, I wreck it, I turn it around
    I gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    Gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    I don't wanna live
    I don't wanna give you nothing
    'Cause you never give me nothing back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    He won't pick up his phone
    Please don't try my doctor either
    He won't take any calls
    He's no **** spirit healer
    He just can't stop to talk
    But he's gone now for the weekend
    I check it, I wreck it, and I'll explain
    I gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    Gave you all my money, gave you all my money
    I don't wanna live
    I don't wanna give you nothing
    'Cause you never give me nothing back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    Why can't you be good for something?
    Not one shirt off your back
    555
    Please don't try to find me through my dealer
    9275, 555
    Now you've got a busy tone
    He won't pick up his phone
    All circuits are busy, goodbye
    All circuits are busy, you're high
    Please don't try my father either
    All circuits are busy, goodbye
    All circuits are busy, you're high
    He ain't been home for years
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  22. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Each and every song here is pure magic and connected through strings. Lana has put herself into a level where she doesn't care about anyone but pure art. Her level of artistry have reached a level dare I say legendary level. She is a living legend. One of her most defining albums. Absolutely love it.
  23. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    a chilling insight into the worlds seemingly most complicated artist, when in reality, she has been the simplest, and we ignorant.
  24. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING! Her most experimental album to date, Blue Banisters is definitely Album of the Year. No skips, every song is absolutely heartbreaking and perfectly sums up the last two years of her life. A perfect follow up to her other amazing album she released only 7 months ago, Chemtrails Over The Country Club.
  25. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album, she’s grown so much as an artist and as a person. The album has been in repeat since it came out!
  26. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    besr album of 2021 its reLly good i love it amazing lana put her whole pepsicolaussy into thisss
  27. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbumes de he escuchando durante los últimos años, está claro que lana del rey solo hace arte, su ultimo álbum chemtrails over the country club fue una maravilla, pero este sobrepasa todo. 10/10
  28. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    One of Lana’s best records if not her best. Such an outstanding record :,)
  29. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of her top 3 albums by far. If you don't at least like half of it then this album isn't made for you. Only long time fans can enjoy it in its entirety. It consists of, at first glance just 4 unreleased fan favorites, but through first listen you catch onto melodies that make it apparent she changed names of songs to surprise us. This album has its flaws, but its still full of a purpose that Lana has found during the pandemic. Look back I don't think I really enjoyed the one before it. StChemtrailsChemtwasChemtraildswas her worst Expand
  30. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Dealer pasó a una de las mejores canciones de la historia musical de Lana. Sin contar la hermosa experiencia de este álbum, es simplemente impecable.
  31. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow good album blue banister is taking my soul away ms lana del rey did that love ittttttttt Expand
  32. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album is so good , it’s just a vibe , the piano ballads, the production , her beautiful vocal , actually this is my favorite album of all time
  33. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. literally amazing, it was such a good album and every song was phenomenal. honestly it is probably one of her best albums imo go stream Expand
  34. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    É realmente um ótimo álbum. Gosto de falar que ele é simples visualmente mas que possui uma sonoridade incrível e um aprofundamento dos vocais. Gostei demais.
  35. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes, haciendo ver la madurez músical con la que ya se viene viendo desde NFR! siendo una joya en su trayectoria.
  36. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    beautiful unique individual songs and spectacular and courageous vocals. lana really made this album enjoyable from start to finish.
  37. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    She can do no wrong. I love how her newer albums all seem to be more personal than the previous ones. It's like she finally found herself and that reflects into her work as well.
  38. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING AS ALWAYS HONESTLY BEAUTIFUL AND STUNNING LYRICALLY AND SONICALLY My favs: text book, Arcadia, black bathing suit, if you lie down with me, beautiful, dealer, violets for roses, thunder, cherry blossom and Living Legend
  39. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    The mix between stripped back and more produces songs make this one of her best albums. Off courses ranking her discography is nearly impossible but this one is top tier level. Songs like text book thunder and black bathing suit, makes us realize our Queen can put out two albums in a year and still make them both 0 skips
  40. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    such a gorgeous album and would definitely recommend this to everyone. lana del rey proved her songwriting amd vocal prowess in this record.
  41. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Te amo Diosna, a llorar hasta quedarse dormida como dice tu comadre Aimediosap3
  42. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Es una obra maestra. Los vocales de Lana en todas las canciones te transportan a otro lugar. Los instrumentos y el clímax de cada canción en el punto justo. Simplemente es excelencia.
  43. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Since I had the pleasure to listen to her music I always believed that she's going to be the next best American songwriter of all times, this album creates new feelings on me and I appreciate that because on this industry with less knowledge about how to create songs that touch your heart as the way she does, she is the only one
  44. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Such a great album! Tracks like Dealer, Living Legend, and Arcadia show just how great she continues to be as an artist.
  45. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Achei um álbum extremamente lindo, delicado e com pequenos detalhes que fazem a diferença. Extremamente melodramático com toques sutis de extravagância.
  46. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Este álbum simplemente es hermoso, es tan profundo y nos muestra a una Lana tan segura, nueva de sí misma pero con esa nostalgia glamurosa que la caracteriza. Arte.
  47. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    this is genuinely one of the best albums i’ve heard. it’s a masterpiece and definitely one of lana’s best work
  48. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    It's honestly the best album ever made I always have an 0#g4$m when I listen to it
  49. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    álbum incrível, letras impecáveis e melodias únicas, o álbum me deixou em êxtase um dos melhores álbuns de todos os tempos
  50. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lanas best album to date! Blue banisters is becoming closer to my favorite album of all time the more i listen. If you lie down with me and sweet carolina are super addicting.
  51. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is 2021, and Lana Del Rey continues to impress us since 2012 with new, original music! She is definitely the most underrated artist of her time, and does not get the credit she deserves! This album has everything! Lana poured her heart and soul into each song with emotion and rage! There was little to no promotion with this album, and yet she is able to mesmerize us all with her music and lyrics, and basically everyone. This is Lana’s most personal album as she shares her life experiences, and what she has been through the last couple of years. Lana is that one special artist where as you listen to her songs, you are carried away. This artist has evolved so much over the years, and will continue to do so. Lana loves her music, and strays away from mainstream, she is special. Expand
  52. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    uma mulher que escreve como lana del rey merece todo reconhecimento do mundo ❤️
  53. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Emotional and unique. In songs such as “Dealer”, you may be shocked by how much you are into it.
  54. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana really outdid herself, not surprising! Probably her best album, and definitely the best album this year!
  55. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Beautiful! Another complete masterpiece, have been listening on repeat since its release!
  56. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To me it's one of the best albums she has ever made, so personal. It literally feels like a musical autobiography and just as she said, no one gets to speak about her except her own self, and she did. This album is pretty much the most creative and sonically experimental, and it worked. Truly amazing piece of work and blessed this year with Blue Banisters. I see no bad songs/skips on this album and all of them are my favourite songs. The way this album just touches my heart and soul and forces me to be more authentic and accepting and let myself feel everything this album has to offer, is pretty much what she is tryna say. The sound of this album is very stripped down letting her vocals and songwriting shine best than ever before, but the instrumentalism doesn't stay back being bland. It's very creatively produced and interestingly composed which keeps the listener hooked and ask for more. We can see her being true to herself and the audience, being the most authentic she has ever been as a artist, disclosing pieces of her personal life and shutting down the negative critics or hate she often used to get but she never really answered back to them, and now she did with confidence, grace, and truthfulness while holding on to her creative genius and standing up for herself. Go stream it! Expand
  57. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    A great album, one of her best great production and lyricism and excellent vicals.
  58. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album really shows how much lana has grown throughout the years, not just as a musician but also as a person. Some parts of the album seem so random but it fits in so perfectly. She’s spontaneous about her music and although there are a few songs where it’s her doing what she usually does, she tries something new with every single one of the songs. The album is just great overall and I’ve been listening to it on repeat. Expand
  59. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    She has done it again! Lana continues to prove nobody is on the same level as her. Go stream Blue Banisters now!
  60. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Love gris álbum, every single son is a masterpiece, the códice of del reys is Another way to want to Stay here in the planet
  61. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Blue Banister contains powerful lyrics, a great symphony, I must said that “The Trio” interlude is such an amazing composition. Violins on Thunder are heavenly. Amazing Album!
  62. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Honestly this album is soo good. Probably her best. With improving vocals and songwriting lana del rey really served with this album.
  63. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Such a great album, the raw vocals and abstract story telling is very new with this album. Some of the best lyricism and musical effect in all Lana history. Definitely close to the top of her best album alongside ultraviolence
  64. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best. I love that you can hear "old ultraviolence" vibes (living legend/cherry blossom) with the "newest nfr/chemtrails" vibes (dealer/text book/blue banisters).
    It's like a mix of some eras.
    I can't stop listening to this album and i'm sure it'll age well.
    Unpopular opinion - i liked demo version of thunder better.
  65. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    such a pretty album
    different from the rest but I loved the vocals, the production, the lyrics very intimate and personal loved the references to her old songs it’s so pretty
    love you lana
  66. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning, beautiful album. Filled with lots of emotion as well as sun-kissed ballads. Definitely some of her best work
  67. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana's most self-honest album to date. All songs are an amazing way through of what, i think, she started with Chemtrails. Maybe for some people this album is simple, even if it's not, but lana described herself as simple and wants that for her life so idk why they want her to put a new BTD or UV like she wasn't feeling really bad atm, I mean boths albums are amazing but it's a discographyLana's most self-honest album to date. All songs are an amazing way through of what, i think, she started with Chemtrails. Maybe for some people this album is simple, even if it's not, but lana described herself as simple and wants that for her life so idk why they want her to put a new BTD or UV like she wasn't feeling really bad atm, I mean boths albums are amazing but it's a discography moved by "emotions" and that really said at all. Also, she's not putting anyone but herself, like she's finally come to the point where she is who she is and it's fine with it and no one gets to change that because that's what makes her different, individualistic speaking, like in "Beautiful". I'm glad that she's is happy
    with herself or in the searching of that because that's what it makes this album her best one to date. 100/10
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  68. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    TE AMO LANA, GRACIAS POR ESTE GRAAAAAAAN ALBUM, ES SIMPLEMENTE MARAVILLOSOOOOOO, ES LO MEJOR QUE MIS OIDOS HAN ESCUCHADO, GRACIAS POR TANTO ARTE, MI ALBUM FAVORITO SIN DUDA ALGUNA, ESCUCHENLO, NO SE VAN A ARREPENTIR❤️
  69. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This was one of her most profound works, which leads us to know a little more about her, showing us a piece of her soul.
  70. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this best album to literally ever exist. no one does it better than miss del rey. that one part in living legend literally breaks off pieces of my heart each time i listen to it. DEALER?????? THE BEST SONG TO EVER BE MADE. omg and black bathing suit, girl put her whole **** back into that song. i’m honestly at a loss for words cause of this album. deserves a grammy. Expand
  71. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    and she does it again art
  72. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    A beautiful album !!! It’s very inspiring to see such a beautiful singer releases two albums in one year, different than each other…
    This one is my favourite
  73. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album really could translate the small details we are living in into music. So complicated. But simple at the same time. I guess that's the power of Lana del Rey
  74. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have loved this álbum so much. I love this lana era❤️❤️❤️❤️ Mi favorite songs are violets for roses, dealer and thunder i think Expand
  75. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Literslly the best album of 2021 along with chemtrails over the country club.
  76. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    She is being herself and that makes it unique. The lyrics and the instrumental music makes it sound cinematic.
  77. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Álbum IMPECÁVEL, Lana del Rey faz tudo mesmo, e se vc é fã de Taylor Swift e tá avaliando mal aceite os fatos mo a cantora q tem feat com a Paula Fernandes não é a maior
  78. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Blue Banisters es el mejor álbum, a mi gusto se superó vocalmente, además de meter Jazz, siempre hablaba sobre jazz en sus canciones, y por fin lo hizo en su música. Merece todo está mujeeeeer.
  79. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Porque blue banisters es el álbum del año lana nos dio un toque de todas las eras
  80. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Maravilloso álbum, sin duda una reinvención de sonido y estilo. El arte hecho música.
  81. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Once again, Lana never fails to show that she is one of a kind. Her breaths and raw talent shown through her music is something I will never get tired of.
  82. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Didn’t think she could top NFR! but she just went and did it! Dhsjsksndkdjddj
  83. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    simply perfect! one of the best albums Lana has ever released, melodically passionate it makes you listen more and more. All tracks keep the same concept, but each one has its peculiarities that make it special.
  84. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Not a single bad track on this thing. Lana experiments vocally and sonically and it turns into a wonderful listening experience. While listening to Blue Banisters there will be quite a few times where you go from bawling your eyes out to tweaking profusely but that’s just the magic of Lana Del Rey!
  85. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, some of her best work. Not a single skip on this beautiful album and her vocals are stunning. Definitely give this a listen if you haven’t already.
  86. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    From vocals, to lyrics, to the overall storyline the Blue Banisters album is an unexpected but welcomed gift from Lana Del Rey. The album is full of a variety of moods, sure to please every Lana fan and others.
  87. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album is incredible! In my opinion is one of the best of Lana. Her songwriting is amazing and the melodies are fantastic. I have no words to describe it. Ten out of ten
  88. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Amo este álbum con toda mi alma, todas las canciones son buenas y únicas, ideales para llorar
  89. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's such a good album, besides some piano ballads like Sweet Carolina, which is an a gorgeous song, there are surprising tracks with amazing vocals, like on the ending of Black Bathing Suit, Living Legend and Dealer. Dealer also features Miles Kane, from The Last Shadow Puppets. Expand
  90. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    so emotional and an actual masterpiece with everything i wanted in an album loved every song no skips she ate it up periodt lana show them how bad girls do
  91. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This is such a masterpiece and has you feeling like your floating. My favorite album of hers
  92. Oct 25, 2021
    9
    I love every album Lana has made, but this is the first time an album of her made me cry. Beautiful, Cherry Blossom and Sweet Carolina are the sweetest songs she has ever released. I like the interlude, but I don’t think it fits with the other songs.
  93. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    I love it !! love the album, lana just gives us art through this album I loved dealer and her voice sounds so powerful, definitely this year is for her
  94. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest albums I ever listened to
    One word can describe everything, etheric.
  95. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana del rey salvó el 2021 con sus 2 álbumes llenos de arte. Ella creó el nuevo álbum del año.
  96. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, she put her heart and soul into it and you could tell all the emotion that went into this masterpiece. 10/10
  97. Oct 25, 2021
    10
    10/10 queennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
  98. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible! This is one of Lana’s best albums and I HIGHLY suggest listening!!!!
  99. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Absolute work of art. So versatile yet classic
    Probably one of Lanas best albums.
  100. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Everything's perfect on this album. Lana always giving us art. I am never disappointed by her work :')
    The lyrics, the vocals, the production, everything is amazing :') I love every thing she does
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. 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. 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.