Norman Fucking Rockwell!
by Lana Del Rey
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9.2

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  1. dvmendes
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Norman F***ing Rockwell is one of the best album she's ever done, if maybe not the best one. I don't only say this because I'm a fan, I say this because never an album of hers touched me the way this one touched, and I think everyone should hear it.
  2. Marias595
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Every song here is amazing. Lana stunned again with her mind. Both melody and words are rich.
  3. trashbagdottv
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    her second best album, before honeymoon. sonically, lyrically, visually, in every aspect perfection. timeless and classic record— only lana del rey could pull it off. period. these girls just aren’t doing it like her.
  4. Balderaswhy
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Excelente aportación, como siempre ! Nunca decepciona Lana del Rey, música muy buena como siempre ....
  5. iliuan
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    “On her elegant and complex fifth album, Lana Del Rey sings exquisitely of freedom and transformation and the wreckage of being alive. It establishes her as one of America’s greatest living songwriters.”
  6. Kasgc
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time. Best album of all the time.
  7. JoaoFachin
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Álbum extremamente coeso e bem construído que mostra a evolução enquanto artista
  8. Salvatore0
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful album
  9. Jimmy1994
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Worth the wait. Her most fully realised body of work with not one skip worthy song
  10. lewiswallis
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Legendary masterpiece - but I expected nothing less from the masterful Lana Del Rey.
  11. holygrant
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    masterpiece of an album. her legacy will live forever ... she delivered the best work of 2019
  12. evidoti
    Sep 9, 2019
    6
    I still don't know if it's a problem but Lana always sounds the same.I listened to all songs of the album and yes,we have masterpieces like Marines Apartment Complex and Love Song but at the end I felt like I was listening to the same song on repeat.The album is far from a bad job but Lana needs to evolve.
  13. pollyful
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Constantly raising the bar for us all, and doing it flawlessly. I'd say I'm surprised, but I know who Lana is. I've seen it up close and personal. Girl, you make me so proud and I love you.
  14. Pedropi
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Definitivamente uma obra prima. Letras profundas e sonorodade incrivel. Uma artista que se reiventa sempre seguindo um mesmo caminho.
  15. benxmckee
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    icon, legend, lana del rey snaps again. lana’s political awareness on this album shows a lot of growth and you can see that in the sound of the album and the lyrics.
  16. hemmonotta
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    No evolution on her sound. Boring album, BTD remains superior in her discography.
  17. YuliiaZ
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing lyrical content and beautiful instrumentation with the style that only Lana can produce.
  18. cmorrow
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Beautiful album, through and through. Definitely her best work, an album everyone will love!!!
  19. Enriquegrant80
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Oh God it's so exciting to hear NFR! Lana is the best alternative artist and this new album is so exquisite.
  20. Lukaandrade13
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A forma no qual Lana expressa a dualidade das suas emoções torna "NORMAN **** ROCKEWELL!!" uma bela caixa fomentada por um espetáculo artístico deslumbrante.… Expand
  21. jairbrito
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    i love this album!!!!!!! i love this album!!!!!!! i love this album!!!!!!! i love this album!!!!!!! i love this album!!!!!!!
  22. Elvisciriaco
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Um álbum coeso e extremamente agradável. Recomendo ouvi-lo sem pressa, pronto apenas para curti.
  23. Heydennis
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is absolutely stunning, there's nothing wrong with it. I mean you have to hear it right fu****g now!… Expand
  24. Javierknoxx
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Best production ever of lana,congratulations colombia i love you,lana art : )
  25. andxsn
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Lana del rey is a legend of alternative music, She's creative, the songs are excelent and at the end of the day, this is the AOTY.
  26. Maykom56
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Excelente álbum. Traz uma sonoridade muito madura, com um instrumental que é um deleite para os ouvidos. Enfim, Norman **** Rockwell eleva Lana Del Rey para um novo patamar, a de pop clássico.
  27. pedro0982
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece! Lana Del Rey achieved a new level on her career! Norman **** Rockwell assumed the n°2 position on my favorite albums from here, losing only to Ultraviolence, which, for me, still is the best work she has ever done!
  28. Loremaria
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso onde nós temos Lana del Rey incrivelmente bem em sua própria pele.
  29. lidiagomes
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    LANA DEL REY REALLY DID THAT!!!!!!!!!! AOTY!!!! UGH her MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. oeudaniel
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Obra de arte! Uma composição perfeita, melodias tocantes, letras demasiadamente tristes e sinceras. Lana em sua melhor obra desde Ultraviolence, sem sobra de dúvidas uma obra prima da indústria musical
  31. Krystelquerube
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    I feel this album is one of the best if isnt the best of Lana del Rey. Is Beautiful, raw and full of feelings. Amazingly incredible
  32. wolembergue
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Álbum expendido, com certeza um dos melhores dela.
    Não
    O álbum do ano vem
  33. lucasquaresma
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    The cover is beautiful and so original I can feel a strong summer breeze in california. The album reminds me shows me a firm and solid Lana with the career, this is amazing. Some songs remind me of the Brazilian style 'Samba-Cança'. This is one of the best releases of the year without a doubt. It's Contemporary, it's natural, it's melancholy, it's hopeful. Thank you Lana.
  34. samystere
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    A beautiful and mesmerizing album, masterpiece. Definitely a record that one won't forget about any time soon. HUGE ! PERFECT
  35. Cristiane
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Não gostei dos dois últimos álbuns da Lana então estava com o pé atrás...Mas que álbum perfeito!
  36. Lucas_lisboa
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana decepcionando novamente, nenhuma música atrativa. Nunca será a mesma de Born to Die.… Expand
  37. ivanac7w7
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best Lana Del Rey album ever! It's so beautiful. Buy the album on iTunes and/ or stream on Spotify.
    Cinnamon girl
    California
    Norman **** Rockwell
    Love Song
    Doin Time
    **** it I love you
    And more    … Expand
  38. milkific
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Beautiful album, signifies a new beginning for Lana Del Rey in my opinion...
  39. Roge1180
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Beautiful!! Every track is perfect!!! You will get so many emotions listening to this album.
  40. graveyardboy
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of the century, she put the bar so high... She literally is the most talented artist of our generation, she can sing anything and make it art, her voice is beautiful and the sound is heavenly! Totally unique, never done before, original, experimental... her and Jack Antonof really work well together.
    She deserves a Grammy and all the awards on the universe.
    Beautiful album cover, fits the sound of the album and the lyrics.
    Complete coherent masterpiece!    … Expand
  41. Angelicapoop
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This album is really good it made swifties mad , it is a really happy album maybe the happiest one from the whole saga, it was the most awaited album from all of them, really worth buying it
  42. enough_said
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Awesome album! Definitely the topper of 2019 and every song works towards a complete vision, which is Norman F**king Rockwell.
  43. Tony95
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Ame el disco, realmente cada vez mejora aún más, esperemos que obtenga mejores críticas aún ❤️
  44. QueenSara
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    ALL THE SONGS ARE MAGNIFICENT. Period. Personal faves: California, Hope, nfr
  45. FranXavier
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Lo mejor de lo mejor, Lana nunca decepciona, es la evolución de una artistas de verdad, se merece todo el reconocimiento mundialmente, la artista más completa que las última década ha visto
  46. QueenLDR
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Album of the year!! The lyrics are so thoughtful and beautiful. I can’t choose one fav song because I love them all!
    Lana’s voice is the most beautiful on this earth.
    I highly recommend giving this masterpiece a listen!!
  47. gab1752
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Uno de los mejores albumes de Lana , cada cancion tiene un mensaje para dar a la humanidad , simplemente es arte
  48. isawildreams
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Esse sexto álbum da Lana veio pra mostrar mais uma vez que ela sabe muito bem fazer música com qualidade em questão de composição e produção.
  49. Faramis666
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una obra de arte cada maldito segundo. sin duda uno de sus mejores álbumes!… Expand
  50. Ciro
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Cohesive and as beautiful as ever, I think this album is Lana at her best....
  51. Eullk
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Lana Del Rey has really blown me away with this new album! At my first listen I was already sure this album was her Magnus Opus.

    Norman F****** Rockwell has cemented Lana Del Rey as a staple of the 21 century, very few artist are ever able to create an intricate album of this calibre! It’s a truly enchanting record with absolutely no dull moments, despite having no ‘generic’ radio    Lana Del Rey has really blown me away with this new album! At my first listen I was already sure this album was her Magnus Opus.

    Norman F****** Rockwell has cemented Lana Del Rey as a staple of the 21 century, very few artist are ever able to create an intricate album of this calibre! It’s a truly enchanting record with absolutely no dull moments, despite having no ‘generic’ radio friendly songs.

    I personally was not too taken by her last couple of albums, and I’m not saying they were bad, they just missed the mark for me, failing to hit the quality of both Born To Die and Ultraviolence. But this album has truly proved me wrong, exceeding both these albums in every way. Lana has truly outdone herself, proving herself to be a true artist and will be remembered for this album for decades to come.    … Expand
  52. Milelefantes
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Lana siempre ha sabido cómo conectar conmigo con su música, y este disco no es la excepción. Es fresco y adictivo de escuchar, se siente personal e íntimo y me gusta eso, todo lo que dice Lana en sus canciones se siente honesto, real y fiel a ella misma. El mejor disco del año, no me sorprende, Lana es una verdadera artista.
  53. Dandaley95
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Lyrics comes right from her soul. Personally the best album, fully composed by her, let us know how talented this woman is
  54. xocruben24
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Each song in this album is an experience and its vocals are so beautiful, and the production of each song is simply beautiful and lyrical.… Expand
  55. Luisalcala233
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mi parecer este álbum es una verdadera joya, pues en todas sus melodías se puede escuchar un aire de calma y tranquilidad, también se podría clasificar como un "Honeymoon" versión 2.0 o incluso como una recopilación de toda la experiencia de Lana a través de los años.
    De igual manera el álbum da una sensación de pureza (dejando de lado algunas palabras altisonantes) pues de verdad te transporta a la visión del mundo desde la perspectiva de Lana, pero no de nuestro mundo, si no de un mundo mejor en todos los sentidos; canciones como Love song o cinnamon son melodías hermosas y llenas de amor. Sin embargo, me parece que la canción Looking for america hubiera encajado a la perfección.
    Y ahora solo nos queda esperar que Lana siga sacando material de igual calidad o mejor    … Expand
  56. FRMN
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Lana's best album yet. A masterpiece! Cohesive, conceptual, current, and aoty.
  57. twet
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    her best album omg, ty lana 4 this masterpiece, AOTY, luv u forever and ever
  58. jakubpotkany
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    NFR! In my opinion her best **** album. You can really see her growth on this album. The lyrics are pure poetry.
  59. VenusMilos
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    It’s captivating to stay the least. Peaked my curiosity right there on the spot. For me, this album strongly holds on to something that I’m yet to experience (which just made it more interesting) and has a magnificent sense of freedom in it. It’s truly a masterpiece.
  60. daviduwuxd
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    Mantiene la misma esencia que siempre ha tenido Lana Del Rey, pero se queda un poco corto con algunos ritmos
  61. 4qu4r1o
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Linda, maravilhosa, deusa, grandiosa, perfeita, talentosa, amo tudo!!!!!!!!
  62. yaz06
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring
  63. wujing
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Norman **** rockwell! is very surprising and enjoyable.
    I am very like lana del rey.
  64. Taterade00
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I think this is lana's best album! Everything is so beautiful, and I suggest listening to this album with an open mind. I can't wait to see what's next for LDR!
  65. LuSouth
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    An album that shows that Lana del Rey is the best singer and songwriter of the moment. The album manages to surpass even the iconic album Ultraviolence.
  66. ultraviolent_
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece, her best album yet. A cohesive and well put together album that will make you tear up with the first track. 10/10
  67. Hectormateus1
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    NFR pra mim se tornou uma das melhores discografia da Lana. Música cativante com uma evolução nas letras e na melodia. É sempre um prazer ouvir a lana lançar músicas tão pessoais e que sempre dar certo na sua voz. Álbum incrível.
  68. kkkeet
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    something unreal and very beautiful
    love this! Lana is just a goddess of my heart.
  69. Wael
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    The long awaited fifth studio from Lana Del Rey is here and it's safe to say that it was worth the wait. "Norman **** Rockwell!" is a great record, very delicately written and mixed with the help of the super talented Jack Antonoff, and sung with the same graceful, soft, and swooning vocals Del Rey has been blessing us with.

    Definitely a step-up from Lana's last record, "Lust for    The long awaited fifth studio from Lana Del Rey is here and it's safe to say that it was worth the wait. "Norman **** Rockwell!" is a great record, very delicately written and mixed with the help of the super talented Jack Antonoff, and sung with the same graceful, soft, and swooning vocals Del Rey has been blessing us with.

    Definitely a step-up from Lana's last record, "Lust for Life", which was experimental in its own way, this new one contains some of the best tracks she has ever delivered. The album opens with Lana singing 'Goddamn man-child / you **** me so good I almost said I love you' on the title/opening track, which then moves to tracks such as 'Venice **** a 9-minutes treat that has the tenderest melodies, and lyrics that'll definitely give listeners summertime sadness (pun-intended) and 'Love song', which has the best verses on this entire record. The placement of 'Cinnamon Girl' right after it is a beautiful step in the right direction. The last track on this album, 'hope is a dangerous thing', is the best possible closer to such an adventurous, eventful collection of songs.

    Even though it could've used a shorter tracklist ('Doin' Time' could've been cut, for example), "Norman **** Rockwell!" will definitely be remembered as one of Lana Del Rey's finest works.    … Expand
  70. lucasssss
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Álbum incrível!!! Com certeza o melhor álbum da carreira e espero que seja indicado ao Grammy 2020
  71. Conradstaylor
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This is Lana’s most accomplished album and also showcases Jack Antonoff as an excellent collaborator and producer.
  72. SoCal
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    The album is simply iconic. Lana just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait for what's next.
  73. rayarj
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    simplesmente maravilhoso a lana se superou com ele é como está no seu e ouvir anjo obrigada lana del rey
  74. fabriciomeilhac
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique
  75. gabbychulick
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Her best album to date. Period. Cohesive, beautiful, and sophisticated lyrically, this record is the hallmark of Lana's career.
  76. x_jxxnnx_x
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Lana Del Rey is really growing as an artist! NFR! is one of the BEST records of the year.
    I really want to listen to the new 2020 record "White Hot Forever"!
    Congratulations Lana!
  77. Kathelyn
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns, se não o melhor da Lana Del Rey. Músicas incríveis, com letras e melodias que combinam perfeitamente. Em outras palavras Perfeito
  78. xsebastianm
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Maginificent, unexpected, sincere, beautiful, makes you breathless, i love it.
  79. o23pablito
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This is one of that albums where you will found that every song inspires you to believe that we're in a beautiful apocalypse.
  80. jilia
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    there is no denying lana del rey is making her way through being a legend in the music industry by curating her own path that only she is able to gracefully perfected.
  81. juannadkins
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Again, Lana has showed the world the gift she is been gifted with. The poetry of her lyrics, more matures than ever, mixed with a stable sound makes NFR one of her best works ever.
  82. matrix2494
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    While this album is lyrically Lana at her finest, Jack Antonoff’s and Rick Nowell’s productions make sure to bring this album to its deserving status as a contender for Album of the year. At no point in the album does the production seem too over the top compared to Lana’s vocals and the production has made sure to embellish Lana’s voice instead of taking the attention away from it. EvenWhile this album is lyrically Lana at her finest, Jack Antonoff’s and Rick Nowell’s productions make sure to bring this album to its deserving status as a contender for Album of the year. At no point in the album does the production seem too over the top compared to Lana’s vocals and the production has made sure to embellish Lana’s voice instead of taking the attention away from it. Even when the production does seem to take the attention away, we get a masterpiece like Venice Bit*h where the psychedelic synths get their own lime light as Lana intimates her harmonies. The best track of the album is highly debatable. California is a song that even Antonoff could not hypothetically deliberately besmirch given its classic Lana formula of the poignant nostalgia compounded with her signature sadcore voice and lyrics. Cinnamon Girl with its subliminal beats and a delicately puissant outro can easily be put in the top tier of all the songs released this year. The Next Best American record, a run-away ‘Lust for life’ track is worthy of its title and coalesces the general sound of both the albums with absolute dovetail. Doing Time, a cover of the memorialized Sublime track, is sure to not fail the original and is one of the only tracks on the album that Lana has allowed herself to sing in an upbeat melody. Mariner’s Apartment Complex, the first introduction to the then-unnamed record, was and continues to be a song that encapsulates the general production of the album = music to listen to while you drive off into the sunset. Happiness is a butterfly is a track which, like Norman **** Rockwell, the title track, finds Lana at her most assertiveness taking the steering wheel of the relationship and speaking up to the subject of the songs which she, arguably, has never done in her previous records. The greatest, a standout among standouts, with the first guitar chord being struck is bound to compel the listeners to vicariously reminisce their own lives as Lana does and also have a political conscience of accepting whats happened and moving ahead with the change of times. Hope is a dangerous thing, released well before the album, is a song for the generation that has grown up to and with Lana’s repertoire. With a simple piano progression, Lana moans over the life she lives and the life she could have but ultimately resigns to the facts of life and clings on to hope, which is paradoxical to her way of life, as the only thing that has and always will be her guilt and boon. The 2 songs: Bartender and How To Disappear seem to be the only two songs that don't quote match up to the prodigal attributes of all the other songs on the record. The former inundated with references ranging from ladies of the canyon to Crosby, Stills and Nash seems lyrically too ambiguous. Ironically, she has been sober for 9 years and ascertains it in the track. But sonically, doesn't seem to fit into the sanguine and placid energy of the entire record. How to disappear, though lyrically a masterpiece, doesn't quite seem to be coherent with the production and while the live acoustic performance of the song raised hopes for the song, the production is nothing short of a let down. But, to end this review on a highly positive note, ‘Love Song’ and **** it I love you” are the last tracks on this review. Live song, with the enthralling strings and the soft piano accentuate the delicate poetry that Lana’s song-writing is. “In your car, I’m a star, and I’m burning through you” almost whispered so subtly, can only make the anticipation for the upcoming poetry book much more unbearable. And with F*ck it I love you”, the only song apart from Doin Time, spends part of its run time with mellow instrumentals and part of its run time with Lana declaring F*ck it” to the trademark Antonoff synths and strings. The song delves into dark imagery juxtaposed by neon delivered with multitudes of Lana’s vocal styles, ranging from the high note deliveries to an almost mumbling singing. Over all, the album ranks above Ultra-violence only because of the emphasis on Lana’s vocal mastery and ingenuity is much more limpid in comparison on this album. So yes, it is the most intimate, personal, mature and beautiful record on Lana’s repertoire and most definitely one of the most prolific albums in the alternate scene this year.… Expand
  83. adisin2494
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    While this album is lyrically Lana at her finest, Jack Antonoff’s and Rick Nowell’s productions make sure to bring this album to its deserving status as a contender for Album of the year. At no point in the album does the production seem too over the top compared to Lana’s vocals and the production has made sure to embellish lana’s voice instead of taking the attention away from it. EvenWhile this album is lyrically Lana at her finest, Jack Antonoff’s and Rick Nowell’s productions make sure to bring this album to its deserving status as a contender for Album of the year. At no point in the album does the production seem too over the top compared to Lana’s vocals and the production has made sure to embellish lana’s voice instead of taking the attention away from it. Even when the production does seem to take the attention away, we get a masterpiece like Venice **** where the psychedelic synths get their own lime light as lana intimates her harmonies. The best track of the album is highly debatable. California is a song that even Antonoff could not hypothetically deliberately besmirch given its classic Lana formula of the poignant nostalgia compounded with her signature sadcore voice and lyrics. Cinnamon Girl with its subliminal beats and a delicately puissant outro can easily be put in the top tier of all the songs released this year. The next best american record, a run-away ‘Lust for life’ track is worthy of its title and coalesces the general sound of both the albums with absolute dovetail. Doing Time, a cover of the memorialised Sublime track, is sure to not fail the original and is one of the only tracks on the album that Lana has allowed herself to sing in an upbeat melody. Mariner’s Apartment Complex, the first introduction to the then-unnamed record, was and continues to be a song that encapsulates the general production of the album : music to listen to while you drive off into the sunset. Happiness is a butterfly is a track which, like Norman **** Rockwell, the title track, finds Lana at her most assertiveness taking the steering wheel of the relationship and speaking up to the subject of the songs which she, arguably, has never done in her previous records. The greatest, a standout among standouts, with the first guitar chord being struck is bound to compel the listeners to vicariously reminisce their own lives as Lana does and also have a political conscience of accepting whats happened and moving ahead with the change of times. Hope is a dangerous thing, released well before the album, is a song for the generation that has grown up to and with lana’s repertoire. With a simple piano progression, lana moans over the life she lives and the life she could have but ultimately resigns to the facts of life and clings on to hope, which is paradoxical to her way of life, as the only thing that has and always will be her guilt and boon. The 2 songs: Bartender and How to Disappear seem to be the only two songs that don't quote match up to the prodigal attributes of all the other songs on the record. The former inundated with references ranging from ladies of the canyon to Crosby, Stills and Nash seems lyrically too ambiguous. Ironically, she has been sober for 9 years and ascertains it in the track. But sonically, doesn't seem to fit into the sanguine and placid energy of the entire record. How to disappear, though lyrically a masterpiece, doesnt seem to be coherent with the production and while the live acoustic performance of the song raised hopes for the song, the production is nothing short of a let down. But, to end this review on a highly positive note, ‘Love Song’ and **** it I love you” are the last tracks on this review. Live song, with the enthralling strings and the soft piano accentuate the delicate poetry that lana’s song-writing is. “In your car, I’m a star, and I’m burning through you” almost whispered so subtly, can only make the anticipation for the upcoming poetry book much more unbearable. And with **** it I love you”, the only song apart from Doin Time, spends part of its run time with mellow instrumentals and part of its run time with Lana declaring **** it” to the trademark Antonoff synths and strings. The song delves into dark imagery juxtaposed by neon delivered with multitudes of lana’s vocal styles, ranging from the high note deliveries to an almost mumbling singing. Over all, the album ranks above Ultra-violence only because of the emphasis on lana’s vocal mastery and ingenuity is much more limpid in comparison on this album. So yes, it is the most intimate, personal, mature and beautiful record on lana’s repertoire and most definitely one of the most prolific albums in the alternate scene this year.… Expand
  84. tydelrey
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    The power that the marvelous one and only, queen of soul possess. The international implications that this album holds. This album sends you on a power trip from beginning to end that no other living singer/songwriter can do that the only one and only miss Lana Del **** Rey can do.
  85. Shartur
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of 2019 by far so beautifully done and very simple and lovely this send me to heaven… Expand
  86. Tian
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    So incredible, she is an absolute god. One of her best albums yet, it’s so chill yet is full of such raw emotion
  87. NormanAlee
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actually this album 6/10. But Lana has most active and annoying fan among all stars. This album weaker than Lust for Life, there's no any bold songs like 13 Beaches, Love, Get Free, Lust for Life. Just another decent Lana album… Expand
  88. MadoxBrooke
    Sep 5, 2019
    0
    Sorry, but Born To Die is better than this. I liked only Doin' Time.........
  89. Aranhto
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    definitely one of the best works and lyrics that catch your mind and heart !!!! beautiful chords!!!!!!!
  90. kosimoonbelle
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lana has matured so beautifully! This album contains the same poetic storytelling of her past albums but with more awareness of the world around her. Poignant and easily one of her best!
  91. Legdracuso
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Lana del rey. Nunca falla al escribir sus canciones estoy extaciado un super album, cada vez evolucionando sin dejar su estilo unico de ella...
  92. Omargay1234
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum … Expand
  93. Mariourr
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Still amazed with the quality and depth within the album, keep getting new details with each listen
  94. inncoherent
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Lana Del Rey did what a lot of artists are incapable of doing...she outdid herself tremendously.
  95. lucasmagnus
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    An excellent compilation of poetry, creative maturation and artistic refinement with subtle political criticism. A necessary album!
  96. iamdiegojavier
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Del Rey’s most consistent and intimate masterpiece to date.

    Favorite tracks:
    Happiness is a butterfly.
    Norman **** Rockwell.
    Bartender.
    Venice ****
    The Greatest.
  97. voghneit
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    another era of lana (after lust for life), an everything to be grateful of!!!
  98. cadusoares
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    The scope that this has, the vision that this has, the genius that this has
  99. Dani92
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This Album is a masterpiece! The melodies and the lyrics of this album is fenomenal.
  100. muuuriloo
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The album is amazing, I am speechless, Lana Del Rey is one of the best artists of decade
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#23 Best Album of 2019
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87

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Oct 9, 2019
    75
    Things inevitably drift, but beneath the surface in the best songs there is a toughness and a newfound resilience.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Oct 2, 2019
    90
    It's a remarkably sharp pop record that retains her fascination with pop-culture iconography and the rosey simplicity of a post-war America where classic rock and blue jeans ruled and takes them to much deeper places. ... Think of it as an hour-long car ride peeling down the highway with classic rock blaring out of the radio and no real destination in mind other than where your impulsive nature might take you.
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  3. Uncut
    Sep 19, 2019
    80
    A thematically rich record, heavy on mood and elegantly written in a way that positions Del Rey between Eve Babitz and Carole King. There are beguiling and evolving melodies underneath the spare piano and acoustic arrangements. [Nov 2019, p.24]
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