Ultraviolence
by Lana Del Rey
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  1. livinglegendss
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Isso consegue ser pesado e etéreo ao mesmo tempo. Tudo bruto e sensível so mesmo tempo.
  2. ooonak
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Literal crack ugh love it
  3. guiwinter9
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Milhões de vezes um dos melhores álbuns da Lenda, onde nos traz nostalgia, nos faz lembrar do passado e de alguns momentos.
  4. Cocotoulhs
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Iconic honestly... Really unique pop rock sound... Only lanita does it like that
  5. sebaauroou
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ART. PURE ART. love thaaaaaaat albuuuuum, lana del rey is god of music literally
  6. ArthurDelRay
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Que álbum perfeito, ele é tão coeso e sombrio. Lana canta como um anjo sombrio
  7. Dragonseyes
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Maybe Lana Del Rey's best album ever. This album is just a pure tragic poetry.
  8. gusalo125
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Ultraviolence is a melancholic album, full of sadness and nostalgia.
    Undoubtedly a magnificent work, with excellent lyrics and instrumentals, BROOKLYN BABY, WEST COAST, SAD GIRL, OLD MONEY, are outstanding songs.
  9. Frax_O
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    The best production ever. The lyrics are deep, dark and really amazing. Best LDR album
  10. Asheeer
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This album my god so amazing! This album is my Life every track is so heavenly well written!
  11. PKikionis
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    M A S T E R P I E C E

    A Living Legend.

    Best music ever.
    Greatest poet ever.
    Greatest songwriter ever.

    Lana Del Rey is the God!
  12. y2aaaaaa
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores e maiores álbuns de Del Rey, o estilo rock vintage com algumas pegadas de pop faz com o que o álbum se torne o melhor de 2014. Shades of cool é uma das músicas mais incríveis que já ouvi
  13. MikelPikel
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect lana album i love it so much omg, so much emotion densely compacted into this masterpiece of an album. My personal fav track is west coast… Expand
  14. aibimartin
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Um álbum muito coeso e consistente. Podemos ver uma história sendo traçada se for escutado da última faixa até a primeira. Um marco na discografia da Lana e com certeza um dos seus melhores trabalhos.
  15. eddazf
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Truly her best album when it comes to production, sonority, and vocals and even lyrics, & proves Lana’s artistic path is best suited in rock music.
  16. supersmart
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    ultraviolence is so much different from born to die this one was more experimental and the goddamn production was 10/10 .Best album of 2014 and a one of the best albums of 21st century
  17. normanfrockweII
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ultraviolence is such a big move from Born To Die Lana had proven that SHE IS the MUSIC INDUSTRY… Expand
  18. adhamhany
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    This is, to a degree, a different kind of music than what we heard in her last studio album. Here, it's more diverse, though most of them create the same atmosphere. The vocals are quite enchanting, thanks in no small part to Lana's voice, which is just as beautiful, sad, and eerie as it has always been.

    While these things contribute to making this the great album that it is, the lyrics    This is, to a degree, a different kind of music than what we heard in her last studio album. Here, it's more diverse, though most of them create the same atmosphere. The vocals are quite enchanting, thanks in no small part to Lana's voice, which is just as beautiful, sad, and eerie as it has always been.

    While these things contribute to making this the great album that it is, the lyrics are what truly elevate it. Full of melancholy, reflection, and nostalgia. An album about broken people, love, happiness, the America of decades ago, and the women who inhabited it.

    Perhaps my only problem with this album is how it - sometimes - felt repetitive.

    Deciding what my favorite tracks in this album are is a bit meaningless. There's too many of them. Besides, the album is best experienced as a whole. Also, try to get the deluxe edition; it has four bonus tracks, two of which are pretty great, and the other two are still worth it.

    I liked Born to Die when i heard it a year or two ago, and became very excited for her career and what she might have in store for us. With Dan Auerbach as producer, this album exceeded it's predecessor in more ways than one. I'm still as excited as i previously was, and i hope she gets to create more wonderful work.    … Expand
  19. Spangle
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    Overall, Lana Del Rey's second full length album is a major success. Every track truly feels almost atmospheric to me at times and, from what I can hear, Lana's lyrics are no longer as cringeworthy as they were on some of the efforts from her first album. Though, I still prefer the first effort, because while it was almost as dark as this one, there was a certain lightness to it thatOverall, Lana Del Rey's second full length album is a major success. Every track truly feels almost atmospheric to me at times and, from what I can hear, Lana's lyrics are no longer as cringeworthy as they were on some of the efforts from her first album. Though, I still prefer the first effort, because while it was almost as dark as this one, there was a certain lightness to it that lifted the dark cloud from the music. This album is entirely dreary. Everything has a dark rain cloud hanging over it and while all of the songs are beautiful, that can get tiresome at certain points. The tracklisting here is also really well done, as the songs all flow very well into one another, though that also leads to some of the songs almost sounding the same at times, which is a negative for this one, as a few of the songs feel and sound the same as one another. But, since I like those songs, I do not really mind all that much. "Cruel World", "Money Power Glory", and "Black Beauty", are really the standout tracks here for me.… Expand
  20. WadeVS
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Getting Auerbach on this record was the best thing she could have done. This is a very confident, bold album. Dan has managed to draw a little more intensity from her and she actually sings - like really sings - on Ultraviolence. It's a near flawless album. "Sad Girl" is a throwaway track imo, however. But otherwise it is brilliant.
  21. remmiwskao
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Upon first listen, Ultraviolence is a complete musical departure from her debut. Produced by Dan Aurebach of The Black Keys, Ultraviolence has replaced the bombastic string and melodramatic orchestral climaxes with understated, pulsing guitar riffs, echoing drums and various layers of Del Rey’s now totally confident and poised vocals. The album opener, ‘Cruel World’ sets the tone for theUpon first listen, Ultraviolence is a complete musical departure from her debut. Produced by Dan Aurebach of The Black Keys, Ultraviolence has replaced the bombastic string and melodramatic orchestral climaxes with understated, pulsing guitar riffs, echoing drums and various layers of Del Rey’s now totally confident and poised vocals. The album opener, ‘Cruel World’ sets the tone for the rest of the record; a slow burning song featuring purposely-imperfect vocals that forces the listener to experience the hurt and dystopian world that Del Rey does. This is nothing new – Born To Die provided the same offering – however the subdued tone of Ultraviolence is much more fitting with its oppressed and dark thematic nature.

    Elsewhere, lead single, ‘West Coast’ provides a relatively upbeat and gritty sound in comparison to the rest of the album, and ‘Money Power Glory’ showcases Del Rey’s unique and astounding vocal range. ‘F***** My Way To the Top’ demonstrates that – unlike Born To Die – less is more, with Del Rey’s silk-like vocals floating above a pulsing beat and faint guitar strums. ‘Old Money’ is the most Lana Del Rey song that Lana Del Rey has ever made; an absolutely stunning ode 1960s America with herself reminiscing the “sunset, small towns… red racing cars”, and ‘Flipside’, a slow-burning Western-influenced track which – had it been around during the 90s – would have been perfect for the epic yet tragic final scene of Thelma & Louise.

    The album is not without its flaws, however; Del Rey’s cover of ‘The Other Woman’ doesn’t fit whatsoever with the atmosphere the rest of the album has conjured up until that closing track, and provides an incredibly underwhelmed finish to an album that sounded well thought out. Some of the lyrics are questionable and grow irritating, such as Del Rey repeating "dope and diamonds" sixteen - yes, sixteen - times during 'Money Power Glory', and there are certain tracks that beg for more of a climax than they are given.

    Ultraviolence, then, is an overall winner; the stripped-back, low-key and understated burning progressions of the songs create an intense, unique and totally encapsulating experience. Whilst there are missteps, it is a massive step forward for an artist that is consistently panned for being a one-time act.    … Expand
  22. Rumblefish
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I was a big fan of the first album "Born to Die" but Ultraviolence tops it. There is a uniqueness to what Lana Del Rey is producing. Her voice, phrasing and general sound are all individual. She sounds incredibly organic and authentic (an irony considering she has been labelled as "manufactured"). The subject matter of the songs themselves are interesting and engaging. It's not oftenI was a big fan of the first album "Born to Die" but Ultraviolence tops it. There is a uniqueness to what Lana Del Rey is producing. Her voice, phrasing and general sound are all individual. She sounds incredibly organic and authentic (an irony considering she has been labelled as "manufactured"). The subject matter of the songs themselves are interesting and engaging. It's not often that a collection of songs (as in the first album) written purely from a woman's perspective, can be so enticing as to draw the ear of a male audience, but Del Rey achieves this - no-one is safe from the allure of her voice!

    This second album is well-paced, reminiscent and even more damaged than the first. There is a sadness pervading through the songs, a rueful resignation or poor choices made and lives taking unfavourable paths. There's also a dignity and a defiance. A heroic trashiness if you will.

    This is an outstanding collection of tracks, never pandering to the radio crowd. When one looks at the other female icons of the day (GaGa, Beyonce, Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, etc) and the shallowness and vacuity of what they produce, it becomes clearer that Lana Del Rey is the only one flying the flag for true female artists these days. She deserves all the credit in the world for this and for the affecting experience of listening to her music.    … Expand
  23. gamias1
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    The record is great and it is way better than "Born to Die". Lana's voice is stunning and I love the orchestration. Also the great Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys produces the majority of the songs and helps by playing a variety of instruments. It's a must buy for both Lana's fans.
  24. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    Lana vërtetë e tejkalon atë në këtë album . Trading hop udhëtim / hip prodhimit me një shkëmb alternative të ndjehen të përzier me disa pop ëndërr nga The Black Keys Dan Auerbach . Vocals Lana janë pasuruar edhe në të gjithë LP përbërë nga këngë të përhershme deri në 6 minuta . Unë do ta quaja " albumin e errët " të këtij Lana ndërsa qenë më të mirë të saj . Nëpërmjet këtyre vlerëson ,Lana vërtetë e tejkalon atë në këtë album . Trading hop udhëtim / hip prodhimit me një shkëmb alternative të ndjehen të përzier me disa pop ëndërr nga The Black Keys Dan Auerbach . Vocals Lana janë pasuruar edhe në të gjithë LP përbërë nga këngë të përhershme deri në 6 minuta . Unë do ta quaja " albumin e errët " të këtij Lana ndërsa qenë më të mirë të saj . Nëpërmjet këtyre vlerëson , Lana ende duhet të punojë për kah lirika e saj . Tracks si **** My Way To The Top dhe Sad Girl janë gjysmë të mirë dhe mund të ketë qenë hedhur larg për versionin luksoz . Gruaja tjetër është edhe një nga këngët më të mira të formuluara nga Lana , pasi ishte shkruar fillimisht për Nina Simone . Në përgjithësi , Ultraviolence mund të jetë një nga albumet më të mira të 2014

    10/10    … Expand
  25. Sylvia_D
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Oh she is so mysterious and beautiful! I like this so much because it is not as boring as Born To Die. It has more focus and she doesn't just mumble on this album. It is well produced and beautiful.
  26. guilhermearpi
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Maybe the songs are really very similar, but it makes her album get a vibe that only Lana can do. Her voice and melodies have perfect sync. She's not the best singer yet, but she does what she knows do better in her work. Anyway, we can't wait something different from her and it's not a big deal if she keep doing songs so good like that album. She made a good work in Ultraviolence albumMaybe the songs are really very similar, but it makes her album get a vibe that only Lana can do. Her voice and melodies have perfect sync. She's not the best singer yet, but she does what she knows do better in her work. Anyway, we can't wait something different from her and it's not a big deal if she keep doing songs so good like that album. She made a good work in Ultraviolence album and I really think she can be the Queen of Alternative Indie Music!!… Expand
  27. chuck_d
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    First off, I'm a big fan of hers. I tried to get tickets to her concert in Vegas and Frisco but they sold out in minutes. I drove 7 hours to Phoenix just to sit in the second deck. So now that you have some perspective on me..
    I was prepared to be indifferent with this album, because I love Born to Die and I just figured this would not measure up. I was wrong, and I'm so glad.
    This    First off, I'm a big fan of hers. I tried to get tickets to her concert in Vegas and Frisco but they sold out in minutes. I drove 7 hours to Phoenix just to sit in the second deck. So now that you have some perspective on me..
    I was prepared to be indifferent with this album, because I love Born to Die and I just figured this would not measure up. I was wrong, and I'm so glad.
    This disc opens up with a gem-of-an-anthem called Cruel World that is long and powerful. Ultraviolence is another of my favorites. Shades of Cool and Brooklyn Baby provide a slight/nice change of pace, and some light-heartedness to soften the mood a bit, and then West Coast really puts it into full swing. Sad Girl is a lovely song that you may get lost in. Pretty When You Cry I also enjoy, as well as Money Power Glory. F***ed My Way to the Top is SO satisfying, in the same vein as Cola was, if you're into that type of thing (Lord knows I am). Old Money is a really sweet song and quite emotional, and The Other Woman is a real change of pace, right in time for, in my opinion, the big surprise on the disc: Black Beauty. This is a huge, sweeping anthem. Guns and Roses and Florida Kilos are fine as well, but not at the top of my list. I would have scored this album a 10 but i'm allowing her some room to grow in the next album, which I understand she is already thinking about. God, I hope so.    … Expand
  28. Hernanmolina21
    Jun 23, 2014
    9
    A well crafted affair that seems like if it was made in another era. Lana del Rey keeps her way into make the industry and mainstream public believe that there´s more possibility for music if we look at the past rather than the future.
  29. James49
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    This is an excellent album and much better than I thought it was going to be. It's hard to top an album like Born To Die but somehow Lana did just that. I find that most albums have a few good songs in the beginning and then fizzle out with a lot of filler. This does not happen on Ultraviolence. Yes, there are one or two songs I could probably do without but, as a whole, there are just soThis is an excellent album and much better than I thought it was going to be. It's hard to top an album like Born To Die but somehow Lana did just that. I find that most albums have a few good songs in the beginning and then fizzle out with a lot of filler. This does not happen on Ultraviolence. Yes, there are one or two songs I could probably do without but, as a whole, there are just so many damn good songs here.
    If you are a fan and loved BTD, you will love Ultaviolence. It's a little slower and lacking some of the up tempo beats of BTD, but that is not a bad thing. Lana Del Rey makes beautiful and emotive music that is intoxicating and she is in peak form here. If anything, Ultraviolence has an equal or even more amount of feeling and emotion than BTD. I would highly recommend Ultraviolence to anyone who is a fan of Lana and her type of music. I think this album will catapult her to a whole new level of success. I ordered the deluxe mp3 with three extra songs and was glad I did. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  30. mariohenrique
    Jun 25, 2014
    9
    Amazing album. My favorites songs are 'Sad Girl', 'Old Money', 'Money Power Glory' and ****** My Way Up To The Top. Lana is amazing. I can't believe that some reviews are a **** I love the album, The album of 2014. But I still wait Adele's new album.

    XO
  31. mandiarmando
    Jun 28, 2014
    9
    Lana del rey outdoes herself making this remarkable album doing it catchy and enjoyable, nevertheless, is not an album try to raise the spirits, instead of that, the album invites you walking on the street or driving your car listening it. You will find out another registers in her which make the album pleasant with the atmosphere of the music and her beautiful voice. The first five songsLana del rey outdoes herself making this remarkable album doing it catchy and enjoyable, nevertheless, is not an album try to raise the spirits, instead of that, the album invites you walking on the street or driving your car listening it. You will find out another registers in her which make the album pleasant with the atmosphere of the music and her beautiful voice. The first five songs are definitely a gift for your ears and the last two ones (old money and the other woman)… Expand
  32. AllyH
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    Ultraviolence has done something music for the last twenty years has failed to do. Become a masterpiece in it's own sub-genre. Stripped back from the lush strings and heavy beats of Born To Die, Ultraviolence focuses on the dark, seedy underbelly of the West Coast, delivering vintage rock and roll drums to the back of the sound field and reverb drenched vocals and rhodes arrangements toUltraviolence has done something music for the last twenty years has failed to do. Become a masterpiece in it's own sub-genre. Stripped back from the lush strings and heavy beats of Born To Die, Ultraviolence focuses on the dark, seedy underbelly of the West Coast, delivering vintage rock and roll drums to the back of the sound field and reverb drenched vocals and rhodes arrangements to the front.

    Lana has developed far more vocal confidence and hit the ground running on this second album. I have a feeling it will achieve Cult status in time and critical acclaim. The lyrical content is both sombre and playful, it is deliciously dark and the freedom in musicianship invokes a band feel reminiscent of the 70's.

    Ultraviolence is her best work yet.    … Expand
  33. happily123
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    This is a labor of those that you hear every hundred years. Lana has once again demonstrated his talent by putting all their criticism, emotions and behaviors in profound and unique lyrics. Not to mention the vocals on the album, this woman's voice sounds like that of an angel, it seems somewhat superficial... **** this is one of the best albums of the year, I feel in the clouds listening to him
  34. AuralFixation
    Jul 10, 2014
    9
    Lana Del Rey rocketed to stardom just over two years ago with her debut studio album, Born To Die. The album captivated audiences with Del Rey's low, smokey vocals and large, climatic orchestral booms. It seems that with her sophomore album Ultraviolence, Del Rey has traded in some of the orchestra for guitars and brought her songbird-worthy upper register to the forefront.

    I can see a    Lana Del Rey rocketed to stardom just over two years ago with her debut studio album, Born To Die. The album captivated audiences with Del Rey's low, smokey vocals and large, climatic orchestral booms. It seems that with her sophomore album Ultraviolence, Del Rey has traded in some of the orchestra for guitars and brought her songbird-worthy upper register to the forefront.

    I can see a lot of Lizzy Grant in this album. (And if you don't know what I mean by that, Lana Del Rey's birth name is Elizabeth Grant; she tried to launch a music career under her given name but it fell flat.) The record takes a lot of hints from her hundreds of unreleased tracks, but with hints of what she learned from Born To Die and Paradise. Personally, I don't care for a lot of her unreleased material, but the works here on Ultraviolence are perfectly polished. However, this change could leave many music lovers that have only heard Born To Die scratching their heads and asking what happened to their alternative pop princess.

    Dan Auerbach's influence on this album is especially present on the first five tracks of the album; those tracks in particular are very open and sound as if they were recorded in just a few takes. There are few imperfections here and there and it leaves for a very unique sound; it's definitely not bad by any means, it just makes the songs seem raw and pure. And lyrically, I believe that corruption display throughout this album makes the content of Born To Die seem like child's play. Del Rey's debut focused on alcohol dependence, love, and heartbreak, while Ultraviolence is packed with drugs, sex, scandal, lying, cheating, and (obviously) violence.

    In thirty second snippets, this album is lackluster. When I first heard the snippets of the album that were released on an online music store, I feared that this album would go down in my books as a three-star effort; a back-step from her debut. However, the majority of the tracks on Ultraviolence are well over four minutes long; each track swells and blossoms over time, which cannot be heard in just thirty seconds. Each ambient track must be heard in full to comprehend the true beauty of this album. This new-found alternative rocks sound will draw new people in, but the lyrical content of this album and the ideas and concepts behind it are going to steer other people away; I'm sure she's already realized that. It's an album soaked in corruption; it's not going to be pretty. When you take a step back and appreciate it for what it is, Ultraviolence truly is a gem.

    You can read my full review at http://auralfixationreviews.blogspot.com/2014/06/ultraviolence-lana-del-rey.html    … Expand
  35. Italian10
    Jul 11, 2014
    9
    " ULTRAVIOLENCE CD " BY POP SUPERSTAR LANA DEL REY IS A " VERY CLASSIC , STYLIST , AND MASTERFUL CD ". DEL REY HAS " GROWN AND CHANGED ALOT AS A POP ARTIST ON THIS CD ". ALTHOUGH ALOT OF THE MUSIC IS " TERMED BY MANY FANS AS DARK AND SLOW MOVING"-- IN A " FUNNY SAME SENSE THE MUSIC IS VERY " CLASSIC AND STYLIST "- ( AS IS DEL REY AS A SUPERIOR MUSIC ARTIST ). BEING A " HUGE DEL" ULTRAVIOLENCE CD " BY POP SUPERSTAR LANA DEL REY IS A " VERY CLASSIC , STYLIST , AND MASTERFUL CD ". DEL REY HAS " GROWN AND CHANGED ALOT AS A POP ARTIST ON THIS CD ". ALTHOUGH ALOT OF THE MUSIC IS " TERMED BY MANY FANS AS DARK AND SLOW MOVING"-- IN A " FUNNY SAME SENSE THE MUSIC IS VERY " CLASSIC AND STYLIST "- ( AS IS DEL REY AS A SUPERIOR MUSIC ARTIST ). BEING A " HUGE DEL REY FAN I'M " VERY PROUD OF LANA DEL REY " IN " ULTRAVIOLENCE CD " DEL REY IS TAKING " GROWING ALOT AND TAKING HUGE STEPS TOWARDS BECOMING A " POP MUSIC ICON " !!… Expand
  36. Adson
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Live this fantasy! Del Rey used her total emotion in this album. "West Coast" is psychedelic and made me fly. The choices of singles was awesome and in my fav's top 5, I have: 1 - West Coast, 2 - Ultraviolence, 3 Shades of Cool, 4 - Pretty When You Cry and 5 - Money Power Glory.
  37. theBEAT
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Lana Del Rey's sophomore album Ultraviolence guides the listener through a dark path of 60's/70's americana in tragic LDR fashion exploring the sexy yet mysterious allure of the pop chanteuse. A violently cinematic listen.
    BEST TRACKS: Cruel World, Brooklyn Baby, West Coast, Money Power Glory
  38. LoveMeHarder
    Dec 24, 2014
    9
    Ultraviolence is a very remarkable, cohesive body of work. It may not have the most upbeat and exciting tracks, but it sets a perfect, dark atmosphere. Lana has outdone herself on Ultraviolence, I'd recommend listening to it.
  39. longjetty7
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    This album is near-perfect, probably my favorite of 2014. The first time I listened to Ultraviolence, I thought it was boring, but the more I listen, the more I like it. The sound is atmospheric and lush, and strangely it sounds both modern and throwback. Including the 3 songs on the Deluxe edition, I love every song except The Other Woman, but that sort of doesn't count because it's aThis album is near-perfect, probably my favorite of 2014. The first time I listened to Ultraviolence, I thought it was boring, but the more I listen, the more I like it. The sound is atmospheric and lush, and strangely it sounds both modern and throwback. Including the 3 songs on the Deluxe edition, I love every song except The Other Woman, but that sort of doesn't count because it's a cover (still fits with her whole persona though). This album is perfect for getting high to, or just kicking back and thinking about the meaning of life.… Expand
  40. HawkWD
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    While Paradise was only a minor step-up from Born to Die, Ultraviolence sets itself apart as possibly the greatest album of 2014, and the top 10 of the decade. Lana has moved to a more, soft-rock, mature sound that greatly extenuates her vocals. The lyrics of the record are profound and meaningful and her slow, climbing voice makes the songs come to life. Cruel World, Brooklyn Baby andWhile Paradise was only a minor step-up from Born to Die, Ultraviolence sets itself apart as possibly the greatest album of 2014, and the top 10 of the decade. Lana has moved to a more, soft-rock, mature sound that greatly extenuates her vocals. The lyrics of the record are profound and meaningful and her slow, climbing voice makes the songs come to life. Cruel World, Brooklyn Baby and Pretty When You Cry are the top 3 songs of the record, showing the best of Lana's work ever done (The former perhaps surpassing even Video Games and Ride in quality). I would have given the record a 10, had it not been for Guns and Roses, which is in my opinion the only miss on the album. Nevertheless, Ultraviolence is an instant, dark classic.… Expand
  41. Lenis
    May 11, 2015
    9
    It seems like is a very personal material for her, the alternative side is mixed with a very clever production that brings fresh rock sound, it's really great to see her growing up as an artist and bring such a beautiful record she's a poet and this kinda dreamy tracks are magic and belong so well to each other in a very cohesive way.

    Highlights: West Coast, Brooklyn Baby, Ultraviolence    It seems like is a very personal material for her, the alternative side is mixed with a very clever production that brings fresh rock sound, it's really great to see her growing up as an artist and bring such a beautiful record she's a poet and this kinda dreamy tracks are magic and belong so well to each other in a very cohesive way.

    Highlights: West Coast, Brooklyn Baby, Ultraviolence (especial shotout to Flipside)    … Expand
  42. thanospap
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    This is my first review on an album and I am so happy to do it for Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence".
    The title may confuse some of you for the content of the album because the word "ultraviolence" is connected to " A Clockwork Orange" movie by Stanley Kubrick. Well not. This work has nothing to do with this gorgeous movie. It is an album that has to do with painful love, domestic violence,    This is my first review on an album and I am so happy to do it for Lana Del Rey's "Ultraviolence".
    The title may confuse some of you for the content of the album because the word "ultraviolence" is connected to " A Clockwork Orange" movie by Stanley Kubrick. Well not. This work has nothing to do with this gorgeous movie. It is an album that has to do with painful love, domestic violence, fame, rumours and the New York based artist's feelings about the other side of U.S.A.
    Actually, the lyrics' content is not much different from her Lizzy Grant's first album under the persona of Lana Del Rey, Born to Die. But this is not a problem, when the music, the rythms, the style and the atmosphere have become more mysterious and rock far away from some hip-hop and pop songs such as "Diet Mountain Dew" and "Off To The Races", which are amazing, but "mature" enough.
    Most of the songs are making love with the guitars of Dan Auerbach, producer of the album, and Rick Nowels in songs like "Shades of Cool", which contains a great solo playing the role of a bridge with the chaotic vocals by Del Rey.
    "Ultraviolence" begins with "Cruel World" which is a well-chosen introduction of the album, since it creates an atmosphere of melancholia and mystery and then "Ultraviolence" comes making it clear that Lana Del Rey is a complicated soul different from the others. An honest soul.
    In general, the album is a strong proof that Lana is not a girl aiming to be on the top of the charts and that she simply expresses her thoughts via the music with some really poetic lyrics.    … Expand
  43. davd123
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    I'm not so sure why metascore of this album is only 74 , for me this or Lust For Life is the best Lana's album to date. Love the lyrics, the darkness of the album. Favorite tracks: Brooklyn Baby | Least favorite: The Other Women (it just didn't fit the album atmosphere it should have been on Honeymoon I think)
  44. Lopesito27
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Anyone who craves for dark dramatism will certainly love this. Ultraviolence risks likeability to be truly compromised and it pays off. It's a masterpiece.
  45. GFactor
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    Um álbum minimalista. O que mais atrai em todo álbum é como ele soa. A forma minimalista e a produção com guitarras e baterias casa perfeitamente com a proposta do Ultraviolence. Lana sempre acerta em suas letras, porém o que chama a atenção são todos os arranjos perfeitamente elaborados.
  46. joaofelin
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Cruel World - 9
    Ultraviolence - 10
    Shades of Cool - 9
    Brooklyn Baby - 10
    West Coast - 10
    Sad Girl - 8
    Pretty When You Cry - 10
    Money Power Glory - 9
    **** My Way Up To the Top - 8
    Old Money - 10
    The Other Woman - 8

    score: 9,1
  47. RK13
    Jul 20, 2017
    9
    Born To Die is easily Del Rey's most commercial album, however the question of what is the best album is by far Ultraviolence. The album explores an entire range of emotions and themes, but the most prominent is by far the abusive relationship which resonated with love. There is just something about this album which makes one attracted to Lana's once-in-a-lifetime voice. This album isBorn To Die is easily Del Rey's most commercial album, however the question of what is the best album is by far Ultraviolence. The album explores an entire range of emotions and themes, but the most prominent is by far the abusive relationship which resonated with love. There is just something about this album which makes one attracted to Lana's once-in-a-lifetime voice. This album is exactly a rose with a thorn. It's beautiful with a less soft background.… Expand
  48. grwgioswine
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    'Ultraviolence' is spectacular and brought Lana to a higher level of artistry and lyricism, but not perfect at all. She experiments different musical genres and confirms that she can sing in any genre and still do it perfectly. Ultraviolence still has some few negative points, but it definitely is one of the best works from Del Rey.
  49. greedybadidea
    May 24, 2020
    9
    Lana Del Rey's sophomore album 'Ultraviolence' is her darkest piece of work yet, but that doesn't mean it isn't beautiful. This album isn't for the faint of heart, but listeners won't be disappointed. Lana Del Rey provides more lyrical perfection, but the production is much different from her first two projects. I certainly enjoyed listening to this album, but I do not believe that itLana Del Rey's sophomore album 'Ultraviolence' is her darkest piece of work yet, but that doesn't mean it isn't beautiful. This album isn't for the faint of heart, but listeners won't be disappointed. Lana Del Rey provides more lyrical perfection, but the production is much different from her first two projects. I certainly enjoyed listening to this album, but I do not believe that it compares to her debut album. Nevertheless, the album is another win for the singer.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Money Power Glory
    2. Pretty When You Cry
    3. The Other Woman
    4. Ultraviolence
    5. Old Money
    6. Sad Girl
    7. **** My Way Up to the Top
    8. Brooklyn Baby
    9. West Coast
    10. Black Beauty
    11. Guns and Roses
    12. Shades of Cool
    13. Florida Kilos
    14. Cruel World    … Expand
  50. diogoou
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This album is a masterpiece. Del Rey is eclectic when we are talking about critics. “Ultraviolence” is about feeling sexy, emotions, life, toxic relationships and more. The esthetic matchs with the lyrics. It’s possible to see in “west coast” and “shades of cool”.
  51. flavialc
    Mar 19, 2021
    9
    dark, edgy, rock n' roll. i love the vibe of this album. one of my favorites, almost flawless.
  52. Wanesta
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why Lana hits it out of the park on Ultraviolence, the answer is pretty simple: she took a concept and transformed it into a beautiful and precise piece of art. Featuring a killer intro and a stellar tracklist, Ultraviolence is a perfect blend of rock, alternative, indie, and atmospheric pop. It reminds us of the cassette you could see any gothic or sad kids depicted in those lame stereotypical high school flicks listening to all day long. The only thing we could take away from one of Lana's best works is a rather lazy finale from such an outstanding album.… Expand
  53. gianivalen
    May 21, 2022
    9
    One of my fav albums from miss Del Rey. All the songs are amazing, I have nothing else to say.
  54. franbobo
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    the opening track is god and why abandoned the feat with abel on money power glory?west coast is a masterpiece
  55. jokopinho
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Lana finally takes a turn on her career. Even tho this album has a LOT of weird takes, it's one of her most influential albums, which I can totally see why people would have as a favorite. Love how she creates a space to the album, and her vocals are on point every time.
  56. Leeway
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    "Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence' is more of a completed album than 'Born To Die', an album for which I felt was equally compelling as a new take on the pop genre but equally overly produced, this new album feels like a more personal biography of this sultry sexy singer's life. The tracks all feel thematic in sound but doesn't over crowd Del Rey's voice, over production, a frequent"Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence' is more of a completed album than 'Born To Die', an album for which I felt was equally compelling as a new take on the pop genre but equally overly produced, this new album feels like a more personal biography of this sultry sexy singer's life. The tracks all feel thematic in sound but doesn't over crowd Del Rey's voice, over production, a frequent distraction in her debut album which shocked audiences when they heard a more different, more deeper voice whenever this pop star performed live. Lana Del Rey has a unique voice; this singer doesn't belt out her songs like the pop singers you see nowadays; she sings her highs beautifully like she does when she lays her hand on a cigarette, the light and free feeling one would get once the smoke is released from your lips. She sings her lows like she does when she's swaying her head, her hips and staring deep into your eyes with her pouty lips. Lana Del Rey's live performances at concerts are the real deal, this girl can sing, compared to her performances at open bars and quiet talk shows. Her tracks for 'Ultraviolence' are dark, unique, inspired and, most of all, filled with thematic elements making her whole album feel rich and authentic. She sings her tracks as if she sings to her live audiences at a concert; confident, assured and loved by all. My personal favorites are 'West Coast' (instead of building to an upbeat chorus, it takes a slow tempo turn making this track feel different), 'Shades of Cool' (James Bond, anybody?), 'Brooklyn Baby' (doleful sound, changes the tone of the album just a shade bit lighter), and the two tracks; 'Guns & Roses', 'Cruel World'. The one thing that I have with this album is the fact that her songs are so walloped in a deep dark world of the singer's depression (controlling men, being a mistress, waiting on love, long distance relationships, 'Drugs, Money & Glory), some tracks should be a bit more lively and perfectly timed like 'Brooklyn Baby' instead of delving into an enjoyable listen to sleep fest. Overall, Lana Del Rey at her ripest.… Expand
  57. VonSeux
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    I like it. This album is moody and has clear identity, we know this is Lana! Altough it lacks obvious hits and might be forgotten soon. I think this is a best release from artistic view. Less hype, less industry influence.
  58. carAnthony
    Jan 8, 2019
    8
    This album shows her growing as an artist, but she still needs to make a more cohesive project to reach real superstar level in the history of pop-music.
  59. WarriorLotus
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    Born to Die was a bit of a hot-mess. Ultraviolnce on the other hand shows us, for the first time, who Lana Del Rey really is. This is a great indie-esque record. All the songs sound like they belong together. It would have been better with at least one song as dramatic as Young & Beautiful, but other than that, it's a silent killer. Calm and slow, but very infectious and like-able.Born to Die was a bit of a hot-mess. Ultraviolnce on the other hand shows us, for the first time, who Lana Del Rey really is. This is a great indie-esque record. All the songs sound like they belong together. It would have been better with at least one song as dramatic as Young & Beautiful, but other than that, it's a silent killer. Calm and slow, but very infectious and like-able.

    Highlights-
    Brooklyn Baby
    Old Money
    Money Power Glory
    **** My Way Up to the Top

    Lows-
    Not many, but Cruel World could have been better if it was more engaging. Black Beauty should have been on the standard edition, possibly taking the place of Sad Girl or The Other Woman.    … Expand
  60. diofelicciano
    Dec 16, 2014
    8
    If this album could be described in only two words, I would describe as "depressingly amazing". Lana's sophomore album is denser than its predecessor, deeper too. You can feel her pain and desires just like you were on her skin. And that's great!
    "West Coast", "Cruel World", "Brooklyn Baby", "Florida Kilos" , "Sad Girl" and the title-track are the best moments.
  61. marcmyworks
    Aug 27, 2018
    8
    Though Ultraviolence seems to about a character condoning the abusive nature of her relationships because her men are complex, it is probably the best produced and written record of Del Rey's career. Her truck-stop Lolita character is starting to grow up. Download: Ultraviolence, West Coast, Cruel World, Shades of Cool.
  62. jotaeseche
    Jul 29, 2014
    8
    If the first Lana's try was a mixture of genres, styles and movements, this second strike appears more realistic, more steady, more mature. Which of them is better? I think it's up to the listener. What's objective now is the ability the artist has to re-invent herself and keep on moving while still being the same. Admirable.
  63. Adelmo
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    Não superou Born To Die, mas é um ótimo álbum. Acho que ele não deveria ter usado tanto efeito na voz. Mas ela mostrou nesse álbum que ela é uma verdadeira representante do Indie Music.
  64. JT9855
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    Ultraviolence is beautifully compiled and with the help of Dan Auerbach, this album has feels much more complete compared to her preceding album, Born to Die. She takes on a persona in this album, a heartbroken but sultry girl and encapsulates them into each song. Each song is idiosyncratic in some way, however it is amazing how Lana Del Rey maintains the theme throughout each song toUltraviolence is beautifully compiled and with the help of Dan Auerbach, this album has feels much more complete compared to her preceding album, Born to Die. She takes on a persona in this album, a heartbroken but sultry girl and encapsulates them into each song. Each song is idiosyncratic in some way, however it is amazing how Lana Del Rey maintains the theme throughout each song to deliver an accomplished album. The extra songs within the deluxe album are a great treat for Del Rey fans, adding something extra, especially Florida Kilos where she take the undertone of innocence and allows a breath of fresh air to flow into her dark album. However, some songs were repetitive, but they should not ruin the adventure she takes you through when listening to this album. Overall, Lana have outdone herself and created a masterpiece that will not be forgotten.… Expand
  65. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    8
    Não admiro muito esse estilo de música, mas com Lana é diferente. Ultraviolence é um álbum brilhante, principalmente na parte da letras, que são bem profundas. Apesar de algumas músicas serem muito grandes e algumas faixas cheguem a dar um pouco de sono, Lana mostra que não é só mais uma, e está na indústria musical para ficar.
  66. framaz72
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    Ultraviolence is, again, a musical chef-d'oeuvre. Lana has grown out of her pop sonorities to a more jazzy rock sound. She has kept the slowed, melancholic type that is her musical identity. Ultraviolence is about friends, love, drugs, loneliness, drugs again, money and fame. Lana has taken a risk when changing her style but we can still hear and feel her soul crying and praying for someUltraviolence is, again, a musical chef-d'oeuvre. Lana has grown out of her pop sonorities to a more jazzy rock sound. She has kept the slowed, melancholic type that is her musical identity. Ultraviolence is about friends, love, drugs, loneliness, drugs again, money and fame. Lana has taken a risk when changing her style but we can still hear and feel her soul crying and praying for some kind of release. Much darker than Born to Die, Ultraviolence contains a re-adaptation of the unreleased song Methamphetamines, Old Money as well as the final version of Black Beauty, the demo having leaked months before. Florida Kilos is part of the highlights of the album, final track of the deluxe edition it is the only cheerful/dancing songon the album. Guns and Roses and Money, Power, Glory seem not worked enough, but the album in his whole is a must-have jewel.… Expand
  67. Rapunxel
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    It's a step forward, so much better than Born to Die. Ultraviolence has a dark atmosphere, where her soft voice contrasts with the rough instrumentals. The best tracks are "Ultraviolence" and "The Other Woman", I definitely loved these. In fact, all tracks are pretty good, except for "Pretty When You Cry" and **** My Way Up to the Top", which I really don't like.
  68. CharlieBetterIs
    Jan 13, 2016
    8
    01. Cruel World - 90/100
    02. Ultraviolence - 100/100
    03. Shades Of Cool - 85/100 04. Brooklyn Baby - 80/100 05. West Coast - 60/100 06. Sad Girl - 80/100 07. Pretty When You Cry - 85/100 08. Money Power Glory - 100/100 09. **** My Way Up To The Top - 75/100 10. Old Money - 80/100 11. The Other Woman - 85/100 12. Black Beauty - 90/100 13. Guns And Roses - 85/100 14. Florida    01. Cruel World - 90/100
    02. Ultraviolence - 100/100
    03. Shades Of Cool - 85/100
    04. Brooklyn Baby - 80/100
    05. West Coast - 60/100
    06. Sad Girl - 80/100
    07. Pretty When You Cry - 85/100
    08. Money Power Glory - 100/100
    09. **** My Way Up To The Top - 75/100
    10. Old Money - 80/100
    11. The Other Woman - 85/100
    12. Black Beauty - 90/100
    13. Guns And Roses - 85/100
    14. Florida Kilos - 90/100
    15. Is This Hapiness - 95/100
    Média: 85/100

    Sombrio, emocionante e com pitadas de rock. Essa e outras qualidades tornam o Ultraviolence o melhor álbum da carreira da Lana.    … Expand
  69. arcanjo
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    Ultraviolence shines as an album with more maturity than its 2 predecessors. But still, shows an artist that has a lot to grow. Ultraviolence works more efficietly as a contrast to her debut Born to Die than a follow up. Anyway, here is where we see Lana - actually, Lizzy Grant - in her most confortable and sincere record yet.
  70. shtnote
    Dec 20, 2016
    8
    Lana with the grave sounds of her throat releases the monster sound: Ultraviolence. That's the major piece of Del Rey's career that brings up the spirit of a hard contralto, making it sound like a mermaid in the dephts of the sea. The singer and songwriter of caught the public with "sweet scissor-hands", making Ultraviolence the an album that is soft and aggressive at the same time". TheLana with the grave sounds of her throat releases the monster sound: Ultraviolence. That's the major piece of Del Rey's career that brings up the spirit of a hard contralto, making it sound like a mermaid in the dephts of the sea. The singer and songwriter of caught the public with "sweet scissor-hands", making Ultraviolence the an album that is soft and aggressive at the same time". The ballads and the poetry of music are so heavy that can make a fan want to see the world in black and white or in a vision of a Lo-Fi, meaning that the visual content of Ultraviolence is really connected to it's content, that sounds like a early 80's record. Just phenomenal!… Expand
  71. ManuelContreras
    Apr 8, 2018
    8
    No tocar, es arte. Su mejor album junto a Honeymoon, realmente de lo mejor.
  72. triangles19
    Jul 24, 2017
    8
    Ultraviolence is a very interesting evolution. The roots inspirations are mixed with pop music and rock music. It's greatly produced, really grainy and sometimes almost lo-fi, a real sensual pleasure. The only point I don't like is that some songs don't fit the rest of the album, like Old Money for example, it's a very charming song, but its production is way cleaner than the rest of the record.
  73. sasscardigan
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    Tiene muchas cosas buenas, pero equipara muchas malas. Mientras hay tracks hermosos como 'Old Money' y 'Ultraviolence' y el incluido en el deluxe 'Florida Kilos' y es un álbum cohesivo, suave y estético, muchas canciones son demasiado similares o con el mismo gusto dramático de Lana.
  74. RAUL13
    Dec 6, 2017
    8
    Esta claro la racha de Lana del Rey, una señorita mimada por sus padres, rebelde, sin temor de vivir la vida al máximo, sin embargo esa máxima energía se concentra solo en hablas de drogas, sexo y ser la sugar baby de un viejo millonario.
    Cruel world: 8/10
    Ultraviolence 4/10 Shades of cool: 10/10 Brooklyn baby: 10/10 West coast: 8/10 Sad girl: 8/10 Pretty whe you cry: 8/10 Money    Esta claro la racha de Lana del Rey, una señorita mimada por sus padres, rebelde, sin temor de vivir la vida al máximo, sin embargo esa máxima energía se concentra solo en hablas de drogas, sexo y ser la sugar baby de un viejo millonario.
    Cruel world: 8/10
    Ultraviolence 4/10
    Shades of cool: 10/10
    Brooklyn baby: 10/10
    West coast: 8/10
    Sad girl: 8/10
    Pretty whe you cry: 8/10
    Money powey and glory: 8/10
    **** my way up to the top: 10/10
    Old money: 10/10
    The other woman: 10/10
    Black beauty: 10/10
    Guns and roses: 10/10
    Florida Kilos: 10/10    … Expand
  75. sulli
    Aug 20, 2019
    8
    A great body of work, with some wrong points but in general its a immortal album.
  76. Intheshade
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    A welcomed change towards a darker, slower pace to match Lana’s ethereal voice and controversial lyrical themes.
  77. Marinne
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    um album mais calmo mas ao mesmo tempo ''ultraviolento'' em relação ao anterior, mas é bem agradavel e tem em sua grande maioria otimas musicas
  78. dannypanny453
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    Whilst none of the tracks from Ultraviolence share quite the same humanity displayed on Lana Del Rey’s debut single “Video Games”, neither did any of the other tracks on Born To Die. The lyrics, though more honest, are generally more of the same with the odd “f*ck you” to the critics, yet it is Lana’s somber yet seductive voice, highlighting just how talented a vocalist she is, and theWhilst none of the tracks from Ultraviolence share quite the same humanity displayed on Lana Del Rey’s debut single “Video Games”, neither did any of the other tracks on Born To Die. The lyrics, though more honest, are generally more of the same with the odd “f*ck you” to the critics, yet it is Lana’s somber yet seductive voice, highlighting just how talented a vocalist she is, and the twangy guitars and thudding drums exploding at just the right moments that tell the story and show the vulnerability of this record.… Expand
  79. abj2
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    Lana Del Rey explores themes of tragic love in her 3rd studio album, Ultraviolence. Fulled to the brim with psychedelic-rock songs, Ultraviolence, since the releases of her albums Born To Die and Paradise, may be her greatest one yet.
  80. jackhaj
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    8/10 - While it’s true that every track on this album sounds the same, I say that with the utmost good intent. Ultraviolence is beyond brilliant. I can still pick each track out from the others because of the album’s massive replayability, which gave me no choice other than to memorize all the lyrics and know the songs by heart.
  81. renensousa
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lana tenta novas sonoridades e composições e surpreende muito com as canções ultraviolence, West cost e Brooklyn baby.… Expand
  82. Ricko
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    After being surprised by how much I liked and rated "Born To Die", I was curious to see if Lana Del Rey could follow it up on "Ultraviolence". The answer is a resounding yes. "Cruel World" is an understated epic and opens the record with a big dramatic sound. It sounds amazing without saying too much and is probably as good as anything that follows on the album. The title track follows andAfter being surprised by how much I liked and rated "Born To Die", I was curious to see if Lana Del Rey could follow it up on "Ultraviolence". The answer is a resounding yes. "Cruel World" is an understated epic and opens the record with a big dramatic sound. It sounds amazing without saying too much and is probably as good as anything that follows on the album. The title track follows and is another track that is sounds stripped back yet is highly produced. It has a hazy, chilled vibe yet there is darkness looming in the sound which mirrors the lyrical content, ("he hit me and it felt like a kiss"). This is a description that could be applied to the record as a whole. "Shades of Cool" is based on a slowed down James Bond theme and you could easily imagine this track being a Bond song. "Brooklyn Baby" keeps with the aesthetics of the album, big and cinematic. **** My Way to the Top" is the standout of the 2nd half of the album. This is an album about style and texture rather than necessarily about great songwriting, although there is some of that there too. I did feel that the songs lack variation as it goes on. It is a record made for great speakers or headphones to fully appreciate the work done on this in the studio. The whole album sounds huge, lovely guitar tones mixed perfectly with unintrusive slow building bass lines and drums. Vocally Del Rey is on amazing form alternating between her smoky whispers and full blooded calls to arms. Lacks a truly memorable single but a solid follow up to her highly enjoyable "Born to Die".… Expand
  83. JotaBrasil
    Jul 11, 2014
    7
    Foi assim que eu comecei o Primeira Impressão de Born to Die em 2012:

    "Para tentar fazer a resenha do álbum de estréia de Lana Del Rey, Born to Die, é necessário seguir uma linha de raciocínio: Lana Del Rey é a versão em um mundo paralelo da Adele. Lana Del Rey é uma artista fabricada, dark, plastificada, indie, misteriosa, melancólica. Enquanto Adele seria a versão de um dos filmes de    Foi assim que eu comecei o Primeira Impressão de Born to Die em 2012:

    "Para tentar fazer a resenha do álbum de estréia de Lana Del Rey, Born to Die, é necessário seguir uma linha de raciocínio: Lana Del Rey é a versão em um mundo paralelo da Adele. Lana Del Rey é uma artista fabricada, dark, plastificada, indie, misteriosa, melancólica. Enquanto Adele seria a versão de um dos filmes de Woody Allen, Lana seria a David Lynch. Tão diferentes, tão geniais."

    Quase dois anos e meio depois é preciso pegar a linha de raciocínio dessa introdução/definição em relação à comparação ao cinema para entender o novo álbum da Lana Del Rey. Anteriormente, a cantora era uma personagem de si mesmo desenhada exageradamente com cores fortes (como em Cidade dos Sonhos) para "chamar" atenção para sua música e, obviamente, para ela mesma. Depois de conquistar essa atenção, negativa ou positiva, Lana pode deixar de lado suas amarras mais pesadas, tirar a maquiagem mais forte e tirar as roupas de festa e ser uma cantora mais real (como em Blue Jasmine), mesmo sem perder a áurea que encantou os fãs. O resultado dessa nova/velha Lana Del Rey está impresso em Ultraviolence.

    O grande resultado do caminho percorrido por Lana está na sua sonoridade: enquanto Born to Die tinha uma construção sombriamente pomposa e estilizada com um verniz comercial-que-não-quer-ser-comercial, Ultraviolence é naturalmente sombrio, mais cru na sua concepção e continua com o verniz, mas com um brilho mais fosco. Lana parece mostrar com mais afinco quais são as suas reais influências originais e não apenas usá-las como temperos especiais. Por isso, Ultraviolence é um álbum basicamente de indie rock com adições de pop ao contrário do antecessor que era um trabalho pop indie com toques de rock. A responsabilidade vem do produtor Dan Auerbach, vocalista da banda The Black Keys, que dá para o trabalho uma cara, não apenas mais rock, mas, também, mais crua, mais simplista, mais real e mais contida. Assinando mais da metade das faixas de Ultraviolence, Dan não esquece de respeitar de deixar as características marcantes da cantora como o lado sombrio, a melancolia, a delicada psicopatia que emana dela com toques de uma beleza pálida e triste. Todavia, devido aos trabalhos magníficos de instrumentalização em todas as faixas, em especial, das inserções das guitarras, a sonoridade aqui ganha uma atmosfera mais real e orgânica se transformando em um trabalho aflito e inquietante. E tudo isso, pasmem, é muito bom. Infelizmente, nem tudo são rosas em Ultraviolence.

    Vocalmente, Lana deve ser sempre elogiada ou criticada já que a sua voz, mais que outras cantoras, é uma de suas características que defini ela e a sua personalidade. Porém, não podemos negar que, em Ultraviolence, podemos ouvir claramente a "evolução" da cantora que escolhe um caminho bem diferente do que fez em Born to Die: em vez de apostar em performances mais encorpadas e poderosas como uma cantora de uma big band sombria, Lana se torna mais visceral apostando em na versatilidade de sua voz usando o tom mais agudo e, alguns momentos, a sua faceta mais suave (quase um falar em alguns momentos). Isso dá para Lana uma atmosfera de acordo com a vibe da sua sonoridade: delicada e mais frágil no sentido de ser mais real e tocável. Provavelmente, muitos não vão gostar, por motivos diversos, mas como eu sempre admiro quem se arrisca em buscar uma evolução na sua jornada artística, eu dou uma avaliação positiva no geral. O que grande problema de Ultraviolence é o seu teor lirico. Sim, querido leitor, Lana continua em sua batalha quase épica para mostrar o lado sombrio da vida, mas com toda a beleza melancólica que um dia de frio pode trazer. Estão lá os homens perigosos, as drogas, as luzes da cidade, os carros antigos, as referências underground e a narradora presa em um filme noir. Todavia, ao contrário dos trabalhos anteriores, falta uma força motriz por trás das faixas que deixa o resultado final abaixo do esperado. Talvez em buscas de soar mais contida, Lana se despe de uma criação mais abundante de suas letras e, apesar de ser uma mudança interessante, faz com que parte da sua personalidade seja corrompida. Repito: não é ruim, pois, ao longo do tempo, ela tende a refinar cada vez mais. Os grande destaques do álbum ficam por conta das faixas a grandiosa Cruel World, Ultraviolence que ganha pontos surpreendentes em mostrar uma situação de abuso contra a mulher de uma maneira bem imparcial, o single Shades Of Cool, a enigmática Money Power Glory e a melhor do álbum fica a cargo da sensacional Old Money. Depois de ouvir Ultraviolence, acredito que o álbum tem tudo para poder marcar a recente história da música, ser um sucesso comercial e até de critica e o, mais importante, ser o começo de uma nova fase na carreira de Lana que espero seja tão prolifera quanto ao do Woody Allen e não como a do David Lynch.    … Expand
  84. brockcheese
    Sep 9, 2019
    7
    Lana has stepped her game up with this album. Adding a blues rock feel to her otherwise poppy synth style is the perfect blend. There are still problems with her identity but a huge step in the right direction.
  85. Muddsjr
    Jun 18, 2014
    7
    its another flawed record from Lana in my opinion. Simply for the fact that the songs feel a little samey the further through the album you get.. but that doesn't necessarily mean that the tracks themselves are.
    If it makes sense, I personally feel that every song is well written and put together (if not for the lyrics) and all the choruses are big, powerful and even beautiful at times.    its another flawed record from Lana in my opinion. Simply for the fact that the songs feel a little samey the further through the album you get.. but that doesn't necessarily mean that the tracks themselves are.
    If it makes sense, I personally feel that every song is well written and put together (if not for the lyrics) and all the choruses are big, powerful and even beautiful at times. but when they're all put together... that's where the sameness feeling comes for me.    … Expand
  86. JonnahZKennedy
    Jun 17, 2014
    7
    A long time fan of Del Rey's music (from the Ray Days to all the unreleased and leaked tracks), I am proud to say that Ultraviolence does not disappoint. Ultraviolence has the scope of a cinematic western movie that has been dreamed up in the dark hours of night when we are left to our own devices and forced to reflect, and this album is obviously a deeper reflection on Lana than in BornA long time fan of Del Rey's music (from the Ray Days to all the unreleased and leaked tracks), I am proud to say that Ultraviolence does not disappoint. Ultraviolence has the scope of a cinematic western movie that has been dreamed up in the dark hours of night when we are left to our own devices and forced to reflect, and this album is obviously a deeper reflection on Lana than in Born to Die, and what is more, it is beautiful in it's ambition as it aspires to overcome the shortcomings of it's predecessor. The record is a mix of low rock melodies and anticlimaxes, which short bursts of exuberant outcries that break through the shades of gray in a brilliant fire that makes even the worst songs on this album so brilliant. Inspired by the classic 'A Clockwork Orange', Lana creates her own modern classic as the voice of the album resounds long after the song has finished.

    The leading singles of this album underwhelmed, yet songs such as 'Old Money', 'Black Beauty', 'Money Power Glory', and 'Cruel World' shine brightly in the dark night Lana has constructed with her vocals and the unique sound of this album; yet, the album becomes tiresome in it's constant use of heavy background vocals that sound much more freshman than junior in that, they tend to wash out the power of her main vocals. What is more, this album features much less chorus than Born to Die, and much more narrative, original and inventive storytelling that allows for a much finer experience all together I think, this is not to say that the chorus is no longer the main mode of transport for the delivery of this album, but it does take somewhat of a backseat in Ultraviolence.

    The lyrics of each song, though, do tend to fall into Old Paul's (Video Games) in that, while these lyrics are far less fantastical than those in Born to Die, they do tend to become airy and overly dark and cliche. What is more, for all of it's opulence, this album is repetitive in it's songs as Lana presents the same story in some form or fashion in every other song, such as loving an older man in 'Shades of Cool' and 'Brooklyn Baby'. This causes Lana to become self-cliched as she continues to use the same ideas as though to invent a Lanaverse akin to that of Stephen King and James Joyce as she continues to build on and construct the artificial history of Lana Del Rey which is veiled with created experiences as well as subtle references to her very own life, yet it is much less obvious in comparison to Born to Die which was 'The Hobbit' to her 'Lord of the Rings' as she introduced us to her persona that we have fallen in love with. Multiple tracks on the album also tend to borrow the style of West Coast the first single from this album and could easily be the title track, and this becomes somewhat bothersome because it creates a very easily tired musical experience that could cause some to continuously bounce between this album and Born to Die as I have.

    Overall, fans of Del Rey will enjoy this sequel which shows that Lana has become both more confident in her work and much more adept in her conception and creation, even so, if you are much more use to her vocals and sound in Born to Die, the sudden shift to an even moodier and darker Lana will take some getting used to. Ultraviolence is beautifully dark and hauntingly magical in it's artificial realism, and that's what makes it so great.    … Expand
  87. astrochu
    Jun 18, 2014
    7
    Wow! I didn't think Lana could do Born to Die again, and you know what, she didn't! and I'm kind of surprisingly relieved. To be honest, I WANTED BORN TO DIE AGAIN! I mean, I liked the simplicity and melancholy of her first album but here with Ultraviolence Lana hasn't just dished out more of what she thought we'd all like, No! she's taken her shtick of morose pop but sprinkled just aWow! I didn't think Lana could do Born to Die again, and you know what, she didn't! and I'm kind of surprisingly relieved. To be honest, I WANTED BORN TO DIE AGAIN! I mean, I liked the simplicity and melancholy of her first album but here with Ultraviolence Lana hasn't just dished out more of what she thought we'd all like, No! she's taken her shtick of morose pop but sprinkled just a little bit of sophisticated, hopeful colour throughout it, partly, due to some great floating vocals during a lot of the choruses. But does Lana lose her apathetic sound from this little spark of brightness? I don't think so at all, if anything it makes the comedown feel so much lower. That and each song seems to either slow down during the chorus(Brooklyn Baby, Shades of Cool) or speeds up (West Coast). It's this constant change in pace which TELLS the listener how to feel, and it’s exactly this constant flux in mood which I wasn't expecting!

    Lets be honest with ourselves, we all think we know Lana's sound and we listen to her precisely because we like to indulge in our own fantasies of self pity, of which Lana's previous album Born to die did so well; Self Pity and apathy. But even Lana is thoughtful of the fact that there is so much self pity we can come to accept from a multi million dollar star. because really, an artist whose theme is based on woe and sadness eventually loses there creditability once they start to become (even more) wealthy.

    Instead of treating myself to the self induced moody state I've come to expect from Lana, I was instead forced to prick up my ears, and then suddenly calm down as each song on Ultraviolence constantly shifted from lull to high. This is an album that demands your attention in its own subtle way as it unexpectedly turns from hope to sorrow, constantly teasing the listener from one state to another. And this is exactly what this album is all about, that is; you have to be prepared to listen to it. It's not an intense album per se, but it's more thoughtful than her last, so just be prepared (and you'll be rewarded!) Lana still has that washy jazzy Twin Peaks sound that can be heard in the percussion and groaning cello, but there is a brightness in the guitar and light strings that is slightly more noticeable and which adds a great bitter sweet contrast. I think this is especially pronounced in "Old Money" or "Shades of cool" which almost sounded like it was going to burst out into a bond song with those opening chords, but then her angelic vibrato voice kicks in with that hint of contrived imperfection and really hits the spot in the way we've come to expect from her previous work, but with a little extra. Lana is really coming into her own with this second album (third? if you count Paradise) and she is by no means a one trick pony.

    I really think Lana is pushing her passive listeners with this one. I mean, the fanbase with grow to like it, they're just committed that way. But I'm not too sure if any of these songs stick out as radio friendly. Which leads me to my overall summary, and that is; Ultraviolence doesn't have the instant wow factor of Born to Die, but really, how could she ever make an album that sounded even sadder, yet at the same time still retain the pop elements that helped establish her unique, accessible sound? Anything else would just be venturing into experimental jazz territory, which might be applaudable, but it's not what people expect from Lana. For those who take the time I think this album might provide a longer and more rewarding listening experience than Born to Die with its more sophisticated production and thoughtful music composition, as well as Lana's obviously developing vocal talent.    … Expand
  88. jrodfilms
    Sep 7, 2014
    7
    a dark album that stays consistent with its theme. the title track and lead single 'west coast' and definitely favorite tracks. however, i did find the later part of the album to be filler. brooklyn baby sounds a bit like summertime sadness.
  89. OsianLewisBlog
    Aug 23, 2014
    7
    http://osianlewis.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/lana-del-rey-ultraviolence-review.html

    Read my Review 'Lana Del Rey 'Ultraviolence Review: The Emotional Landscape of a Tortured Soul.'

    7.5/10
  90. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    Worst album of Lana, this really causes me sleep, the songs appear to be identical and are too few who are saved, I hope it improves a lot in the next album.
    Highlights: Florida Kilos and Ultraviolence
    Lows: Sad Girl and Black Beauty
  91. MCRR
    Jan 25, 2015
    7
    A moody, sultry, sexy, luscious offering from Del Rey. The album is a touch somber, but in a 'oh-so-good' way. The dark and seductive vibe just pulls you right in. One can try and resist, but the sheer magnetism of Del Rey's beautiful charms is simply irresistible.
  92. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    7
    After listening to this album, I realised it's not that bad but it's not thaaaaaaat good. Anyway, Ultraviolence shows that Lana kinda grew up since Born to Die. And I like it.
  93. victorcarter
    Apr 30, 2017
    7
    Underwhelming ending aside, it’s fair to say that Del Rey (and her collaborators) have more than risen to the challenge of keeping her a part of the pop culture conversation, for all the right reasons.
  94. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    7
    good album............................................................................................................................................................
  95. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    7
    One of her bests. A dark respute for a cruel worl Ultraviolence os a rejection of the commercial and an embrace of the darker parts of the human experience. I remember listening to this soon after it's release and just being astounded nor only by it's difference from Born to die but how exceptional it was. The foaws that made born to die quirky are gone. Instead this mature contemplationOne of her bests. A dark respute for a cruel worl Ultraviolence os a rejection of the commercial and an embrace of the darker parts of the human experience. I remember listening to this soon after it's release and just being astounded nor only by it's difference from Born to die but how exceptional it was. The foaws that made born to die quirky are gone. Instead this mature contemplation on the agony of love and addiction is an achievement with no technical flaw ?the flaw being it's length. The first half is the higlight with the long heady opener "cruel world" , the weeping depression of "shades of blue",the l.a cool of "west coast "&"Brooklyn baby ". The album has a refined atmosphere of trip pop and blue eyed torch songs as if you combined amy winehouse tone with julie Londons archaic torch songs. Admittedly the album doesn't end well with florida kilos being a clumsy conclusion and **** my way up to the top ","money power glory"&"black beauty " are unnecessary songs that could've been easily removed and made deluxe additions.… Expand
  96. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    7
    sinceramente no es uno de mis favoritos, sin embargo debo decir que la temática del álbum es buena, junto con los videos y canciones lo hacen ver más elegante y respetable, aunque desde mi punto de vista tiene algo de relleno. mis canciones favoritas son florida kilos, west coast y **** my way up to the top
  97. leogarcia132002
    Mar 15, 2023
    7
    An album that has impacted the culture, and a rock so smooth that you fall in love.
  98. DaisyRanwhore
    Mar 31, 2023
    7
    This album is great if you're looking for a soft rock and psychedelic pop. Although this album is considered one of the "fan favorites", i think this album lacked in production and quality. She definitely had improved since this album and i think songs like Money Power Glory,Guns And Roses and F*cked My Way Up To The Top were a bit bland and sometimes maybe even skips. Id rate this album aThis album is great if you're looking for a soft rock and psychedelic pop. Although this album is considered one of the "fan favorites", i think this album lacked in production and quality. She definitely had improved since this album and i think songs like Money Power Glory,Guns And Roses and F*cked My Way Up To The Top were a bit bland and sometimes maybe even skips. Id rate this album a 7 considering the production and the songs.… Expand
  99. CaseyWest
    Jun 18, 2014
    6
    Good record but a little derivative. It sounds like Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" repeated over and over again. The issue of her authenticity I think is irrelevant. Either she's playing a character or not.
  100. Evic21
    Sep 7, 2015
    6
    For some reason, I feel like this is Lana's weakest effort. Don't get me wrong, there are some really good songs on this album, but as a whole, I found myself bored and despite her "new" sound, found Ultraviolence a disappointment.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 9, 2014
    78
    A shake up in the lyric department would be nice to see next time around, but on this outing Lana Del Rey is able to sell it with striking vocal performances and breathtaking compositions.
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  2. Mojo
    Aug 20, 2014
    60
    While her David Lynch qualities remain, there's also something of the masochistic Lars Von Trier heroine in the resigned drowse of these songs. [Sep 2014, p.92]
  3. No Ripcord
    Aug 4, 2014
    70
    Underwhelming ending aside, it’s fair to say that Del Rey (and her collaborators) have more than risen to the challenge of keeping her a part of the pop culture conversation, for all the right reasons.
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